Seasons & episodes
S26 · E1Episode 2147 (Wed 1st Jan 1997) 1997-01-01 · 25 min
Biff and Roy hear a scarecrow making moaning sounds and soon see that it's Butch, who has no memory of the night before, but has a pair of panties in his pocket. It's the morning after the night before for Sophie, who begins to put together that she had sex with Butch. Frank gloats to Sophie and Chris that Kim packed her bags and left. Viv shames Terry for his kiss with a young woman the night before. When she talks to Betty about it, Betty nearly reveals seeing Kelly kiss Tom before figuring out who Viv means.
S26 · E2Episode 2148 (Tue 2nd Jan 1997) 1997-01-02 · 25 min
As Sarah finishes preparing to leave Emmerdale Farm, Robert and Andy, who are excited about leaving, wonder where Jack is. While Marlon sleeps, Albert pockets his car keys, and soon steals his car. Mandy visits Kathy offering her support. Kathy assures Mandy that Dave had been genuinely fond of her, and that Mandy had proven him right. Over the breakfast table, Donna teases Kelly about being in love with Tom. Kelly responds by throwing her bowl of cereal into Donna's face. Donna runs upstairs in tears as Vic looks on in shock. Kelly denies having any feelings for Tom. Sean surprises Kathy by returning to the village to help her get through the funeral. Jan briefly mistakes him for Dave, then accuses Kathy of playing away with Sean
S26 · E3Episode 2149 (Tue 7th Jan 1997) 1997-01-07 · 25 min
Zak attempts to win back the love of his life after Albert attempts at sabotage, but Lisa is far from impressed. Kathy faces the hardest day of her life, but the Glovers are at each other's throats as they struggle with their grief. Meanwhile, Kim stands proud in the face of her enemies, revealing to a devastated Kathy that Dave loved her and planned to run away with her and James.
S26 · E4Episode 2150 (Wed 8th Jan 1997) 1997-01-08 · 25 min
Tom begins to regret recent events. Frank forgives an act of angry violence, and Roy learns some distressing home truths.
S26 · E5Episode 2151 (Thu 9th Jan 1997) 1997-01-09 · 25 min
Frank lays down the law to Kim. Kelly attempts to save her love affair.
S26 · E6Episode 2152 (Tue 14th Jan 1997) 1997-01-14 · 25 min
Zak unveils a token of his affection; Andy causes problems for the Sugdens; and Chris has a tempting proposal for Kim.
S26 · E7Episode 2153 (Wed 15th Jan 1997) 1997-01-15 · 25 min
Linda ruins Biff's romantic plans. Kelly's heartbreak seems to be over, but there's a nasty shock for Chris.
S26 · E8Episode 2154 (Thu 16th Jan 1997) 1997-01-16 · 25 min
Kelly is sick of keeping her love a secret. Kim tries to heal some old wounds. Kathy warns Jan about forthcoming events.
S26 · E9Episode 2155 (Tue 21st Jan 1997) 1997-01-21 · 25 min
Chris ignores Kim's grief in his push for power. Kim tries to heal old wounds, while Kathy can't forgive and forget.
S26 · E10Episode 2156 (Wed 22nd Jan 1997) 1997-01-22 · 25 min
Frank is determined to end the rumours surrounding James. Jan and Kathy comes to blows over Dave, and Betty returns home to a shocking discovery.
S26 · E11Episode 2157 (Thu 23rd Jan 1997) 1997-01-23 · 25 min
Vic reacts violently to Betty's news of Kelly. Andy is terrified by Jack's criticisms, and Frank shatters Kim's dreams for James.
S26 · E12Episode 2158 (Tue 28th Jan 1997) 1997-01-28 · 25 min
Frank's news shatters Kim's dreams. Tom is forced to face the consequences, while a terrified Kelly is left alone and in trouble.
S26 · E13Episode 2159 (Wed 29th Jan 1997) 1997-01-29 · 25 min
Butch and Marlon go ghost-hunting. Kelly gives the Windsors an ultimatum.
S26 · E14Episode 2160 (Thu 30th Jan 1997) 1997-01-30 · 25 min
Andy gets into yet more trouble. Vic causes more bother for Tom, and Butch and Marlon meet an unexpected stranger.
S26 · E15Episode 2161 (Tue 4th Feb 1997) 1997-02-04 · 25 min
There's trouble at the Dingles when Mandy confronts Lisa. Jan is shocked by Kim's revelations. Terry finds Viv too much to handle.
S26 · E16Episode 2162 (Wed 5th Feb 1997) 1997-02-05 · 25 min
Zak comes face to face with a love-rival. Terry celebrates an anniversary. Frank and Kim finally come to bitter blows.
S26 · E17Episode 2163 (Thu 6th Feb 1997) 1997-02-06 · 25 min
Zak wins a precious prize. Kim's disappearance worries Sophie, while Kelly and Tom have an announcement to make.
S26 · E18Episode 2164 (Tue 11th Feb 1997) 1997-02-11 · 25 min
Lisa lays down the law. Kelly finally forces Tom's hand. Eric makes a stunning confession to Steve.
S26 · E19Episode 2165 (Wed 12th Feb 1997) 1997-02-12 · 25 min
Tom realises his bridges are burnt. Frank tries to sweet talk a local reporter. Chris puts increasing pressure on Linda.
S26 · E20Episode 2166 (Thu 13th Feb 1997) 1997-02-13 · 25 min
A new arrival shocks the village. Chris takes out his anger on Biff. Frank faces disaster.
S26 · E21Episode 2167 (Tue 18th Feb 1997) 1997-02-18 · 25 min
Biff realises how much Linda loves him. Zoe's had enough of Frank's lies. Kelly is determined to build a new life with Tom.
S26 · E22Episode 2168 (Wed 19th Feb 1997) 1997-02-19 · 25 min
Eric and Dee struggle to do the right thing as they struggle with each other's different cultures. Marlon and Butch investigate Barry's secret. Linda tells Biff the truth about Chris.
S26 · E23Episode 2169 (Thu 20th Feb 1997) 1997-02-20 · 45 min
Hour-long special. Pollard and Dee have a romantic break. Ned takes the law into his own hands. The Dingles discover Barry's great dream.
S26 · E24Episode 2170 (Tue 25th Feb 1997) 1997-02-25 · 25 min
Dee is invited for a night out with the girls. The Glovers are made a tempting offer. Frank attempts to scare off the press.