Seasons & episodes

Kathy and Jack are preparing the sheep to move onto Home Farm land. Caroline and Nick are surprised when Kim tells them that she envies Elsa. Kate tries to encourage Joe to help them move the sheep. Chris calls to see Frank and asks if it is true that he is planning to start a family. When Frank confirms this, Chris explodes. Frank tells him to keep his nose out. Alan had promised Caroline lunch, but she ends up working at the fish farm instead. Joe and Jack tell Sarah about stubble burning, they both disapprove. She finds this amusing as for once the two brothers agree on something. Seth finds Caroline and Alan messing about at the fish farm. Frank is worried that the whole village will find out about the baby plans. He tells Kim that he is going out to a boxing supper that evening. Kate meets Tony in The Woolpack, everyone stares at her.

It is Rachel's birthday and she is pleased to get a cheque from Joe and Kate. Kate is behaving strangely. Zoe insists that Kim tell Frank about Jock. Sarah's friend, Gerry, phones and asks Sarah to go to the Algarve. Jack is not pleased. Frank has got drunk again, but hides it from Kim. Alan and Caroline admit that they miss each other. Elizabeth is sharp with Michael, but admits that she is just worried about him. Kate tells Joe that she is upset by what Bill Whiteley said to her, he invites her out for the evening. Zoe puts her foot in it again and tells Frank about Jock and he asks to see Jock. When Jock arrives he overhears a conversation between Frank and Dolly about the night he got drunk when Kim was in Edinburgh. Jock gets the wrong end of the stick as he hears Frank say that Kim mustn't find out and to keep it a secret between him and Dolly.

Frank clears up after the fire in the stables. Kim is worried because her pregnant mare, Copper, is missing. Michael is convinced that he will no longer be charged with burning Frank's barn now as Jock has shown himself to be the arsonist. Jack is sarcastic with Sarah when she offers to help with Robert. It is the day of the Harvest Festival and Amos is determined to go to church. He is appalled when he sees the size of the marrow that Henry is taking to church, it is not up to the 'Brearly standard'. Kim calls at the farmhouse and thanks Joe and Kate for their help. She mentions that one of her horses is still missing and Joe offers to help her search the area. Amos is embarrassed when his small marrow is placed next to Seth's masterpiece in the church. The Harvest Festival service gets underway and unfortunately Alan sits on a couple of juicy plums left in a pew.

Joe and Jack wonder why Kathy is late for milking. Chris wonders where she has stayed all night. It is Jack and Sarah's first anniversary. Caroline tells Chris a few home truths about how to treat Kathy. Frank also has a go at him telling him that he should learn from his mistakes and that if he loses Kathy he is a fool. Alan cannot get to grips with his answerphone or dictaphone. Caroline helps him out. Kathy turns up at Emmerdale Farm and tells Annie the whole story. Annie tells her that if she loves Chris she won't give up without a fight. Michael is relieved that the charges against him have been dropped. Frank calls at Emmerdale Farm and thanks Joe for helping with the fire. He invites Joe and Kate for dinner at Home Farm. Caroline finally manages to pin Alan down and talk to him about her house sale. He made £20,000 on the sale of her house and she wants half that amount.

Joe and Kate discuss their forthcoming dinner date with Frank and Kim. Kate warns Joe to be on his best behaviour just as Kim is warning Frank. Henry makes sure that Amos is wrapped up when he sets off for a walk in the village. Kate and Tony are pleased with the way the cow pat competition is going. She has sold tickets to everyone in the village. Henry is worried when Amos is late back from his walk. He has nearly been run over by a couple of lorries. Chris surprises Kathy by turning up at the farm on a new motorbike. He whisks her off. Dolly discusses investing her money with Charlie. She is not sure what to do and asks Alan's advice. He tells her to be careful in her dealings with Charlie, both business and pleasure. She admits that she does not trust him. Kathy asks Jack if he thinks Chris will ever grow up and start to consider her.

Joe tells Kathy about Frank and Dolly, but she won't believe that there is anything going on. Jack calls to see Chris and warns him about messing Kathy about. Chris is not happy to be spoken to in that way. Dolly finds an empty vodka bottle in the living room. Frank and Kim row about her telling people about their baby plans. Tony arrives to drive Kate to her solicitors. Frank apologises to Michael for suspecting him of arson, but Michael warns him that he won't give in fighting Frank's plans to turn Blackthorn Farm into a farming museum. Dolly and Caroline measure up at 3 Demdyke Row. Amos writes a letter to the council complaining about traffic running through the village. Henry receives a mystery letter. Charlie turns up at 3 Demdyke Row and asks Dolly who advised her not to do business with him. She tells him that she spoke to Alan.

It is the day of the cow pat competition. Tony and Kate find out that Seth has been selling tickets as well. A reporter turns up in The Woolpack asking questions about Kate. Chris mentions to Kathy that Kim is looking for a stablehand - it would mean leaving Emmerdale Farm and working close to home. Sarah is worried about facing Kate and telling her that she has been called to give evidence against her. Joe questions Dolly about Frank. He is amused when she tells him how nice Frank can be. He still thinks that they are having an affair. Kathy explains to Sarah how tupping works. She tells her about the teaser - a ram which cannot serve a ewe himself, but allows the farmer to see which ewes are in heat. Dolly asks Nick if he would like to rent 3 Demdyke Row with Elsa. The cow finally performs - Kate wins and feels embarrassed. As her name is announced, a photographer takes her picture.

Kate is paranoid that an article is going to appear about her in the newspaper. Rachel receives a strange phone call at work. Kathy asks Kim about the job as stablehand and tells her that she might be interested. Charlie asks to meet Dolly at 3 Demdyke Row again. Kathy tells Kim that she just feels like a hired hand at Emmerdale Farm, she says she is fed up being a farm labourer and wants a future for herself. Kim tells her that she is worried what may happen if Kathy splits up with Chris, but Kathy assures her that she wants the job for herself - to put the past behind her. Chris finds Rachel ignoring the telephone at work. She tells him that a reporter has been plaguing her all morning and he gives her the afternoon off.

Kathy is still worried how to tell Jack and Annie that she is leaving Emmerdale Farm. Chris advises her to write a letter. Nick tries to make Elsa change her mind about moving into 3 Demdyke Row, but she is still not sure that they can afford it. A journalist and photographer are watching Kate at Emmerdale. Alan is proud to receive an invite to the Demdale Gamekeepers Association dinner and dance. Elsa teases him about who he will take this time. Jack asks Joe what he is planning for Kate's birthday. Kathy suggests buying her some expensive perfume. Joe notices a strange car hanging around the farm. Alan is horrified when Seth suggests making up a foursome for the Gamekeepers Dinner. Chris asks Rachel to collect a shirt for him from Home Farm. Fran phones up to speak to Kate.

Joe drives to the village and notices Seth and Bill reading a tabloid newspaper. He later buys a paper and notices the headline 'Teenage Temptress in Bizarre Death Tragedy'. The article has photographs of Kate, Rachel, Lynn and Pete. Seth tells Alan that he needs an escort for the Gamekeepers dinner. He is not taking Meg because last time he took her dancing she dislocated his ankle in the jitterbug competition of 1953 - she was 8 months pregnant with Jimmy Armstrong. He asks Alan for Rosemary Gray's phone number. Joe buys all the newspapers from the village shop. The Tates enjoy reading all the details of the affair, but Rachel is horrified when she finds out. She thinks that everyone will think that she is a tart. Elsa is surprised that her mum advised Nick to propose to her and tells Elizabeth that she is frightened of marriage. Joe burns all the newspapers.

It is the day of Frank's vasectomy reversal operation. The atmosphere is strained between Frank and Kim, Zoe tells Kim that she knows her father is drinking again. Kathy is working hard at Emmerdale Farm to make up for leaving. Amos pulls his first pint since his stroke and he tells Henry that he wants to work behind the bar again. Henry rings round and organises a welcome back party. Charlie visits Dolly at Home Farm, but she is not too pleased to see him. Alan takes delivery of some new furniture. Amos reminds Henry that it is eighteen years since he moved to Beckindale. Seth offers his services to Tony and asks for a role in the concert. Elsa admits that she is scared to move away from her mum as she doesn't know anything about having a baby. Chris and Zoe discuss Frank's drink problem. Chris blames Kim. Eric covers for Charlie when his wife phones the market asking to speak to him.

Nick tells Elsa that he is moving into 3 Demdyke Row. He asks her to move in with him again, but she can't make up her mind. It is Kathy's last day at Emmerdale Farm and she admits to Jack that she will miss working there. Kate admits that she is scared of going to prison, but Joe tries to reassure her that she will just get a fine. Nick moves his stuff into 3 Demdyke Row. Alan is amused when Seth tells him that the dating agency have sent his photograph back because it is not very flattering. Sarah has a near miss with a tanker in the village. Amos resolves to do something about the traffic. Frank discovers that Kim has poured away all the alcohol. He is annoyed that she is treating him like a child. Annie is making Kathy a special meal for her last day, but Kate tells Kathy that she won't be there as she wants to be on her own - it might be her last day at Emmerdale if she gets sent to prison.

It is the first day of Kate's trial and she admits to Joe that she is terrified. Henry and Sarah are both preparing themselves for their ordeal in the witness box. Joe, Rachel and Mark leave Kate at the courthouse. They bump into Lynn Whiteley. The trial begins and Kate is charged with causing death by reckless driving, but she pleads not guilty. The prosecutor tries to show that she knew she was too drunk to drive. Henry takes his turn in the witness box and is forced to admit that Kate slapped Pete Whiteley in The Woolpack on the night of his death, but he also tries to show that she is a caring woman. Kathy is looking after Peter Whiteley on her first day working for Kim. Archie is preparing to take Seth's photograph for his dating agency application, but he makes Seth go home and change into a suit when he turns up in his gamekeepers outfit. Sarah is nervous in the witness box.

Kathy worries about continuing her new job now Emmerdale Farm are a person down without Kate. Annie tries to keep Mark and Rachel busy as they mope around the farmhouse. Kate's solicitor advises Joe against appealing the verdict, informing him her sentence could be lengthened if they fail. Joe tries to encourage Mark and Rachel to be strong and positive, saying Kate could be out in a year with remission. Kathy mentions to Kim that she's thinking of returning to help at Emmerdale Farm but Kim tells her she'd rather she didn't. Lynn drops by and asks Kathy if she wants to go for a drink before she leaves for Birmingham. Kim jumps at the chance of looking after Peter while they go for a drink in Kathy's lunch hour. Alan takes a call for Seth from Hotten Dating Agency.

Joe worries why Kate has not written to him now it's been a week since she was imprisoned, explaining to Annie that she should be allowed one letter a week. He writes her a letter and asks Rachel to post it. Dolly's sure something is troubling Sam when he doesn't want to go to school. She receives a letter from Sandie Merrick in Scotland. Alan has a near miss with a lorry which speeds past him as he turns into Main Street. Seth witnesses the incident. Rachel is growing tired of the haulage drivers harassing her over the newspaper article. Chris offers to have a word with one particular driver, Badger, who seems to be harassing her more than the others. She insists she can handle it. She accidentally drops Joe's letter as she gets out of her car and Badger swoops down and picks it up before pocketing it. Amos complains wearily to Henry about the repetitiveness of his life.

The next morning, Rachel quickly makes breakfast for David while the farmhouse kitchen is empty as he continues to hide in the barn. Joe shows an interest in Rachel and Mark's music tastes. Jack offers Mark a bit of extra money if he'll do some odd jobs down at The Mill but he is unsure. Rachel warns David that he needs to move on as it's too dangerous remaining in the village. He is adamant he wants to find a way to see Kate before he goes. She calls him stupid. Mark is shocked to walk in on them. Dolly tells Kathy that Sandie has tried selling The Mill with no luck so is now looking to let it. Rachel is angry with David for putting her in a position where she has to lie to everyone. Seth tries his luck talking to a bunch of women business executives on a management training course and camping in a field at Home Farm for a couple of days. He doesn't get far.

The women at Home Farm set off on their cross country management training. Mark notes to Rachel that Joe is trying too hard to make up for Kate. She asks him not to say anything. David sits in The Mill writing Kate a letter. Joe phones the prison to enquire after Kate. Two of the women on the training course, Sue and Gill, become lost while carrying out an exercise in the fields. Sue manages to track down Seth after Gill sprains her ankle and asks Seth to help. Seth refuses but has his mind changed when Sue offers him a shot of whiskey. David has a narrow escape when Dolly and Charlie arrive at The Mill. He hides in the kitchen as they go upstairs and then slips out the door. Seth helps Sue and Gill complete the rest of the track exercise by escorting them in his car. Dolly and Charlie leave The Mill after sleeping together on her lunch break, he suggests they meet again for an hour or two at the weekend but she is unsure.

Annie is suspicious of Rachel's behaviour. Archie lays a wreath of white poppies on the war memorial. Dolly tells Charlie she won't be seeing him this weekend as she's taking Sam out for the day to Kelthwaite Cragg. Amos is angry when he arrives at the war memorial to pay his respects and notices a white wreath has already been laid. He throws it over a wall. Rachel brings food around to The Mill for David. He apologises to her for yesterday but the pair are soon snapping at each other again. Zoe informs Archie the white wreath has been removed and Archie realises Amos is responsible. Dolly receives a shock when Charlie appears at Kelthwaite Cragg and tries to whisk Dolly away for a cup of coffee. Dolly insists that she's climbing the cragg with Sam and that if Charlie wants to spend time with her, he'll have to follow them. The Remembrance Service gets underway in the village.

Tony goes to see Kate in prison. David gets tired of hiding away at The Mill and slips out. Frank and Kim agree a pact - no alcohol in the house until after new year. Archie and Seth celebrate their birthdays in The Woolpack with Archie returning to alcohol for the occasion. Kathy storms off when Zoe, Kim and Frank arrive to watch her rehearse. One of the lorries passing through the village reverses into a wall and becomes stuck on Main Street. Tony is troubled as to whether to inform Joe of his visit to see Kate or not. Frank stops to help the stuck lorry driver and discovers that he's carrying Chloroacetic acid. He rushes into The Woolpack to ring for the police and the fire brigade, informing the customers of what's happened. Amos panics and insists on evacuating the pub. Zoe invites everyone back to Home Farm. Dolly and Charlie secretly meet at The Mill again.

Mark's disappointed not to receive a birthday card from Kate. Dolly tells Kim she's worried of how Charlie will react to her ending their relationship. Henry tries to find out if Amos was serious over his decision to retire but Amos brushes him off. Frank is pleased to receive a call from the council who plan to stop the lorries passing through Beckindale. Rachel lays into David for leaving The Mill yesterday. Mark's upset when he has to remind David that it's his birthday. Dolly sits Charlie down in The Woolpack and tells him she doesn't want to see him anymore. He takes the news badly and grabs her in front of the pub as she moves to leave until Alan intervenes. Kathy is shocked to discover Chris has pulled some of his old friends together to give her a backing band for her performance. He has also secretly hired some high quality sound equipment for the concert.

Jack and Sarah do the milking at Emmerdale, he notices the cows have symptoms of mastitis. Joe proposes the idea of David giving himself up to Rachel and Mark. Rachel thinks it's the best idea. Henry tries to get Amos to talk to him about his plans as he catches him eyeing leaflets on retirement cottages. Jack is annoyed to discover the vet can't call out until later. He informs Sarah of David's return to Beckindale and Joe's new troubles. He decides to transfer the farm's business to Bennetts Vets and calls Zoe out. Amos starts a collection for Frank as a thank you for rescuing him from the cellar. He makes a call about one of the cottages he saw located in the Yorkshire Dales. Zoe calls at Emmerdale Farm and inspects the cows. She informs Jack the infection isn't too bad but it looks like it's been caused by inexperienced milking and rushing the job.

Jack tells Sarah he's decided to take on Archie at Emmerdale as an odd job man. She thinks he should have run it by Joe first. Dolly's shocked when Kim tells her Charlie rang this morning. Alan frets that something will go wrong at the Home Farm shoot. Henry tries again to find out if Amos is serious about retiring. Charlie calls again for Dolly and she asks Kim to make an excuse for her. Amos admits to Henry that the more he thinks about retirement the more he's sure it's what he wants. The shoot gets underway at Home Farm. Frank is impressed by Alan's arrangements. Joe expresses his gratitude to Jack for managing the farm over the last few months. Jack talks him into giving Archie a trial. Frank and Alan have trouble with a shooter, Peter Simpson, who shoots too low and hits a rabbit despite them stating not to. Frank worries as Peter is the son of one of Tates' major customers.

Nick and Elsa go shopping for items for the baby. Michael goes off to see the bank manager to extend Blackthorn Farm's overdraft limit. Jack and Sarah are unimpressed with Archie's lack of work around Emmerdale. Nick is amazed at the amount of money he and Elsa are expected to spend on baby items and begins to worry that they won't be able to afford it. Kim tells Kathy she wants her at the hunt as her colleague, decked out in full hunting gear. Michael arrives back from the bank in a bad mood. He tells Elizabeth that the bank have refused their overdraft and have called in their debt - they're broke. Robert gets a part in his school nativity play as the Innkeeper. Rachel is shocked when she finds out Tony has been to see Kate in prison for a second time. Michael and Elizabeth go over their accounts and discover they're worse off than they thought.

Elsa is unimpressed when Nick obtains Robert's old pram from Jack. Archie hasn't arrived to work on the farm for the third day in a row. Sarah tries to teach herself how to work the excavator. Henry riles Amos by planning changes to the backroom for when Amos leaves. Kathy offers help from her and Chris when she finds out Nick and Elsa are struggling for money. Nick turns her down. Seth winds Amos up by saying Tony is planning on starting a nursery with Henry in the pub, when he finds them gathered round an old crib in the bar. Elsa blows her top when she asks Elizabeth for a loan towards buying things for the baby and Elizabeth refuses. Michael informs her afterwards about his visit to the bank and how they're broke. Sarah unearths some old bones while using the excavator and wonders if she's stumbled across a missing burial ground that is meant to lie within Beckindale.