Seasons & episodes

Mick warns Ellis not to cause any trouble while he is around. Ron admits to his prejudices about Keith, and Jacqui tells him exactly what she thinks about that.

Sue has decided that she wants another baby, so she needs to convince Terry. Frank and Chrissy can't seem to be able to talk without arguing.

Frank is sure that Chrissy is still having an affair. Ellis has a few brilliant ideas, but Mick isn't altogether convinced.

Chrissy and Frank go for marriage guidance. Rod and Tommo begin a new surveillance assignment. The police arrive at the Johnsons' - but why?

Mick comes home to discover that Josie is moving out, while Frank will not be persuaded to change his mind, and tells Chrissy to leave.

Daniel is nearly run over by Ron's Moby. When Frank comes home, he is in for a shock. Vinny has another job lined up for Jimmy, which is bigger and better than the last one.

Jimmy gets a shock when he discovers who one of the other gang members is going to be. Sammy tries to reason with Frank, but only succeeds in making things worse for herself.

Sue needs to confide in someone, but her choice doesn't prove to be very reliable. Tommo tries to make Rod reconsider whether he should marry Diana. Jimmy is uneasy about the big job, and events take a dangerous turn.

Frank and Sammy build a few bridges that are strong enough for her to give him some advice, and for him to take it. Max assures Geoffrey that he is not betraying Patricia by seeing Susannah behind her back.

Jimmy is lying low and running scared. Sinbad finds someone else to share his flat for a few days. Ron and DD find out if their bank manager will give them a loan.

It is Danny's second birthday. Frank must decide whether to take a risk. Ron and DD have a night out, but meet someone they know.

Terry and Sue plan a conservatory. Chrissy is annoyed with Frank when he brings Katie into school late. Max and Ron have plans involving DD and Patricia - but what will they say, and in what language?

Katie confides in her teacher about her family troubles. Ron and DD discover that their shop has been vandalised. Geoffrey ensures that Max is still accompanied to the Round Table function, even though Patricia won't go. Margaret's efforts to see Derek are thwarted.

Max is behaving so strangely that Patricia may become aware of his little secret very quickly. Jimmy looks for work, but nobody wants to know.

Mick wants to give Leo a birthday he won't forget, and enlists Marcia's assistance. Max is expecting only a few barbecue guests, but Patricia ends up inviting everyone on the Close.

There are more and more unexpected arrivals at the Farnhams' barbecue, making it far from free of drama.

It's the morning after the barbecue, and Patricia has a few tricky questions for Max. All he can think about, however, is being caught on camera by Ron.

Sammy tells Margaret that she and Owen have slept together. Rod is approached by a suspicious character in the arcade. It is Mike's first day at college, and Graeme continues to pester Sue at work.

Margaret and Derek's friendship is becoming very awkward. Mick has a job interview. Graeme brings Sue's scarf to her home, but she doesn't believe his story.

Sue tries to convince Barry that she has not been encouraging Graeme. DD tries to persuade Margaret not to have a relationship with Derek.

Graeme is still hassling Sue at work, and she has had enough of him. Chrissy is offered a place at teacher-training college. Rod and Mike both have different reasons for visiting the bank, and a schoolmate pokes fun at Jacqui's trainers.

Marcia gives Sinbad a friendly kiss. Sue confronts Graeme again. Diana becomes frightened after overhearing an argument. DD wonders who Ron will get to open the shop, and why Jacqui has thrown her new trainers in the bin.

A day off work leads to disaster for Sue.

A full police investigation begins into the circumstances of the deaths of Sue and Danny, and the Dixons feel unable to go ahead with their grand opening.