Seasons & episodes

Steph and Adam are disappointed when their day out at the races is cancelled due to rain. They agree that they should continue to make the most of the day and Adam leans in for a kiss, but they are interrupted by Val who steals Adam's attention with a long tale of woe. An irate Steph later then threatens Val not to mess things up for her, viciously grabbing her hair and warning her to stay away from the doctor.

Steph becomes increasingly possessive over Adam and when he offers to drive Val to Hotten, she decides that locking him in his room is the only way to keep them apart. As Adam bangs and shouts to be let out, Steph realises what she has done and runs out in humiliation. Steph hates herself for losing control and later returns and quietly unlocks the door. Adam patiently asks her what is going on and Steph finally opens up to the doctor. Steph tells him about the way she treated her father and her jealously over his relationship with Shelley. Meanwhile, Jo plays Cupid and leaves Dawn and Danny alone over lunch. Danny goes in for the kill and kisses Dawn, but a phone call from Scott ruins the moment and Dawn is left frustrated when Danny tells her that she needs to deal with Scott before anything more can happen between them.

With Steph’s words from the previous day looming heavily on Adam’s mind, he tries to get her to open up about her difficulties with Alan and suggests she contact Shelley. Steph stonewalls him. Later he tells Alan that Steph is very distressed about what happened last year and asks him if he could bring himself to offer his forgiveness. Alan is furious at Adam's interference and as he shouts he clutches his chest in pain. He is soon rushed to hospital. Lesley remains devastated over Rodney's rejection of her and new relationship with Kelly.

Val stands in court and says that she is one of life's victims. She goes on to give a sob story of her life including being beaten by her father and bringing up Paul on her own. On top of trying to get the sympathy vote, she pulls out a wad of cash and says that she is going to return all of the stolen money. Diane is clearly disgusted with her sister. Elsewhere, Steph is nervous about visiting her father in hospital, but when she eventually does she is horrified to learn that Adam has been questioning him about the past. Steph returns to the B&B and asks the doctor what he said to Alan to upset him. Adam insists that he was only trying to help but she tells him that his interference isn’t wanted.

Jack suggests to Diane that she end her feud with Val, pointing out that she has tried to put things right by returning the money. Diane doesn’t think this is enough but she is left thoughtful when Victoria reminds her that Val stood by Diane when they thought she was going to die. Diane later apologies to her sister and offers to let her stay at The Woolpack. Val declines her offer, determined to stand on her own two feet. Over at the B&B, Adam plays Steph at her own game and locks her in a bedroom in an attempt to force her to talk.

Steph wishes that she hadn't told Adam about her past, saying that all it has done has made her feel helpless. She tells Adam that she wants him out of her life and asks him to pack his bags. Adam chases Steph as she storms out of the B&B. He calms her down and Steph says he doesn't have to leave if he doesn't want to be that whatever they had is over but Adam insists Steph must talk to Alan. Later that day, Steph goes to visit Alan at Betty's house as he has just returned from hospital. They talk about the past and Alan admits that Steph was a very difficult child. Steph comments that Terence was the favourite and that he received all of the love. Alan is astounded at how strongly Steph feels about this and is protective of his son when Steph says that Terence was a bully. Alan says that he feels it's the other way around as Steph put Terence into hospital after hitting him with a brick.

Steph tries to see her father, but he wants nothing to do with her. Betty shames her over the damage she's done to her father. When Steph realises that he won't listen to her, she tells Alan that Terence didn’t really rape her and that she was lying yesterday. Alan is appalled that she could lie about something so serious but she insists that she wanted to make him listen. She says that Terence did bully her but confesses that she has exaggerated the truth. Alan goes off, needing time to think. He tells Betty that he's starting to see both he and Steph have things to regret. Betty encourages him to find Terence, but he says the past is best left behind.

Ivan offers to take Nicola out after she has had a fight with Simon. However, Paul is sick of Toni lusting after him and, thinking it will get her off his back, invites her to go with Ivan. Nicola looks daggers as Toni agrees. Feeling frustrated, Nicola gets drunk. Meanwhile, the Dingles are excitedly preparing for their holiday when Lisa says she’ll remain in the village for Sarah and the garage. Emily, however, offers to have Sarah and says that Dawn can organise the garage and they excitedly head off to the airport.

A courier arrives with Laurel’s wedding dress and Nicola can’t resist trying it on. When Toni catches her, Nicola is angry and humiliated and reaches for the zip, yanks it and it breaks. Ivan comes home and tries to help her but Nicola gets irate and tells him not to bring tarts home. Ivan tells Nicola that she almost sounds jealous and he leaves. Nicola gets straight on the phone to Emily for help. Emily arrives and gets her out of the dress whilst Nicola confesses that she fancies Ivan. Over in Spain, Eric tells Enrique Morales that he and the Kings are prominent figures in Emmerdale and he assures him that he’ll be very impressed when he meets them

Adam goes to see Alice and tells her that he knows about the cancer. He recommends that she have an abortion so that she can start treatment but she is determined that she will not harm her baby. Sam arrives back and Adam tells Alice she must tell him the truth. Sam struggles to take in the news and rushes off. He later goes to Adam and tells him to make Alice better. Adam tells him that Alice will need chemotherapy and that the only sensible course of action is a termination. Over in Spain at the presentation, Zak and Shadrach are bored and Debbie cottons on to the fact that Swords is trying to sell them a timeshare, so they get up to leave. Swords follows them and says that Lisa signed a contract promising to reimburse his costs if they chose not to purchase a property. He says they owe him 2,000 euros and tells them that he has their passports.

Louise admits to Martin that she really like him but as they kiss, Kayleigh walks in and disturbs them. They clang teeth and Louise cuts her lip. When Kayleigh makes it clear she is expecting her to stay the night, Louise gets embarrassed and makes a sharp exit before going home to tell Diane about the disastrous date. Meanwhile, Sandy arrives on Ashley’s doorstep only to learn from Daz that Ashley is on his honeymoon. Daz takes him to Betty’s where Sandy is quick to get his feet under the table. Elsewhere, Paul asks Ivan why he doesn’t want to make a go of things with Toni and Ivan explains that he has his eye on someone else. Later that evening Emily realises that Nicola is still carrying a torch for Ivan even though she denies it. A few drinks turns into a party at Mulberry Cottage and Paul is stunned when Ivan makes it clear he is attracted to him and kisses him.

Louise is trying to avoid Martin but Diane tells her she needs to make a decision - if not for Martin's sake then for Kayleigh's. Martin turns up at the pub and Diane sends him straight through to the back to see Louise. Caught off-guard, Louise is awkward and confesses that although she likes Martin, he wants too much too soon and commitment isn't really her style. Martin is disappointed but leaves. Afterwards Nicola can't resist winding Louise up about her latest failed relationship and furious Louise goes for her, but is held back by Bob. Later Diane finds Louise and tells her that her expectations are too high and she needs to realise that relationships take work otherwise she will end up alone. Her harsh words hit home and Louise walks away.

Danny and Dawn are loved up after they have spent the night together. They agree to keep the relationship quiet for now. Jo is pleased for Dawn but surprised to hear that she hasn't told Danny that Scott is due to be released from prison the following day. Dawn decides to visit Scott and tell him herself that it is over between them. She explains the situation to Danny who is shocked that Dawn has agreed Scott can still live with her. Dawn explains that she can't say no - she has already agreed this with Scott's Probation Officer and he does part own the house. At the prison Dawn is surprised when Scott tells her that prison has changed him and made him realise that Dawn and TJ are the most important things in his life.

Dawn and Danny are awkward following their row but the ice is broken when a leaking tap soaks them both. Danny apologises for the row and they decide to start afresh and head upstairs together. As Danny prepares to leave he wishes Dawn luck with Scott but they get a shock when a key turns in the door and Scott arrives early. Danny quickly leaves as Dawn introduces Scott to Jo, explaining she is their lodger. As Scott settles back in Dawn is thrown when he reveals he is about to be fitted with an electronic security tag, and so she delays telling him about Danny.

Scott is a reformed character and tries to make amends but realises it is going to take some time before certain villagers are willing to accept his apologies for the past. Meanwhile, Terry questions Dawn about her decision to end things with Danny. Dawn insists it's because she doesn't want Scott on Danny's case. When Andy points out to Danny that he wouldn't let Scott stand between him and a woman, Danny agrees to meet Dawn.

Tom’s PR event gets underway and he gives a speech to the sceptical locals assuring them that there will be no major changes at Home Farm. Later, Sadie and Jimmy’s bickering gets to Tom and he storms off to be alone. Sadie finds him and he pours out his heart, claiming that his success is worth nothing because he has never been so lonely in his life. As Sadie comforts him, Tom tells her he loves her and kisses her. Jimmy sees the kiss from the hallway and is disgusted. Sadie pulls away, rushes out and catches up with Jimmy, who calls her a whore. Sadie swears that Tom came onto her but he is convinced she is after him for money and status.

The atmosphere is frosty in the Kings office and Jimmy can't help himself from making snide comments about Tom and Sadie. As they pack Christmas hampers at the Village Hall, Pearl notices Jarvis is deep in thought and asks if he is thinking about Freda. Jarvis replies that if he was it would make the day the same as every other day for many years and asks her to mind her own business. Pearl says he will regret it if he doesn't speak to Freda but Jarvis ignores her. Later the dance gets underway and Jarvis freezes when he sees Freda walk in.

Having discovered the truth about the Kings’ involvement with the dead calves, Paddy doesn’t know what to do for the best. Going to the police will mean the Briggs lose their farm, but if he doesn’t he’ll be risking the reputation of his own business. Meanwhile, Jarvis is still in shock over Freda’s proposition. Convinced that his so-called friends set him up, Jarvis packs up and decides to leave the village. However, after a ticking off from Edna, Jarvis confesses his true feelings for Freda.

After almost being caught out by Terry at Home Farm, Sadie and Matthew arrange to meet at a B&B for a secret rendezvous. After realising that he came to the same place during his affair with Louise, Sadie feels used and angry. Matthew insists he loves Sadie. Meanwhile, Ashley is shocked when he receives a call from Jasmine’s school, informing him that she has been suspended for being drunk at a party. She returns to the village in shame and is grounded by a disgruntled Ashley. Daz reveals that Jasmine's grandfather is in the village. Elsewhere Paddy’s reputation is still in tatters.

Paddy is called out to a job, only to find Hari has set it up as a PR stunt to improve his reputation. When he finds it working, he begins to think more seriously about Hari's suggestion that they go into partnership together. Later that day, Paddy returns Tom’s blood money, but feeling under attack, Tom pushes the cash back. Meanwhile, Matthew sets about proving to Sadie that his feelings for her are genuine and tells her that he thinks they should tell Tom the truth about their relationship. However, after Paddy's harsh words they find Tom in a mess, upset by his guilt over his son's death. As Sadie comforts him, he admits he cannot cope with the amount of stress the company causes him. Elsewhere, Dawn struggles with balancing her relationship with Danny and friendship with Scott.

Wasting little time, Sadie impresses Matthew when she reveals she has already put a plan into action regarding Tom’s retirement. Sadie surprises Tom with a visit from his old pal Roger’s widow, Helen Dyson. Sadie's plan works when Helen suggests Tom enjoy his retirement, reminding him his wife would have wanted him to enjoy his twilight years. Tom agonises over his future and what it means for the business. Meanwhile, Ashley reluctantly allows Jasmine to spend time with Sandy, but is later furious when he finds them in the pub, wrongly assuming that Sandy has bought the underage girl alcohol. Jasmine is sick of all the arguing and vows to get to the bottom of it. Elsewhere, Paddy is envious of Hari’s affect on women, and Scott continues to cause tension between Dawn and Danny.

With Jimmy still in the frame, Sadie knows that Matthew needs to up his game. Later, Matthew and Sadie think they may have witnessed Jimmy seal his own fate when Greg's tipper truck collides into Tricia's tree and in front of half of the village, Greg berates Jimmy's negligence for the accident. When the angry villagers repeat this to Tom he turns on Jimmy, whilst Sadie and Greg share a conspiratorial look. That evening Tom announces to his family that he has made a decision about his future. He reveals he is handing over the running of the business to Matthew. Jimmy is unable to contain himself and storms out. Sadie and Matthew quietly celebrate their victory. Jasmine offers to look after Gabby but Ashley soon spots the two of them having fun with Sandy and is furious.

Edna and Terry are horrified to find that Sandy has made himself at home at Holdgate Farm and when he refuses to leave, claiming squatters’ rights, they are forced to inform Ashley. The vicar is outraged when his father remains adamant that he's staying put and he instructs Terry to turn off the water, certain that Sandy will have to leave when he gets thirsty. Meanwhile, Tom worries when Jimmy doesn’t turn up for work and he is grateful when Sadie tries to calm him down. Matthew feels guilty when Tom voices his doubts that Jimmy will return, and is struck by Sadie's callousness when she admits that she would rather her ex-husband never came back. Elsewhere, Rodney offers to replace Tricia’s tree, and suggests that for the time being they put a big Christmas tree in its place.

Terry warns Ashley that he will call the police if Sandy does not emerge from Holdgate Farm soon. Ashley fears his reputation in the village is at stake and resorts to letting Sandy come to live with him. Back in the village, the father and son have a heart to heart. On the phone, Chas, who has clearly been told about Carl and Del, informs Carl that she has a new man. Del tries to ignore her feelings for Carl whilst she comforts him, but he drunkenly makes a pass at her. Elsewhere Dawn feels guilty about Scott’s decision to leave and not only offers to let him stay but agrees to keep Danny out of their home until he has had his tag removed.