Seasons & episodes

Sinead is faced with a monumental decision, while it's time for Mitzeee to face Mercedes again.

As lawyer Jim paints a very black and white picture for Mercedes, is Mitzeee strong enough to take her on? Diane and Bart learn of Sinead's plans, but can they change her mind?

Jim unknowingly complicates things when he welcomes a star witness in the dock. Doug and Ste struggle to cope with the stress of family life.

It's judgement day for Mercedes, and Carmel receives attention from an unlikely figure, but are his feelings reciprocated?

Surprise arrivals in Hollyoaks deal Doug some shattering news. Sienna and Texas attempt to cast aside their differences for the sake of Dodger.

On the day of the crash inquest, Esther's world comes tumbling down, while Doug and Ste are in utter turmoil when they face a life-changing decision.

Doug pushes Ste to the limits, while Esther is faced with Maddie, Jono and Neil's memorial. Jacqui enlists Cindy's help with the funeral.

It's the day of Rhys's funeral. When Tony is asked to give a speech, can he bring himself to praise the man who was sleeping with his wife? Or will he publicly expose Rhys's infidelity? Meanwhile, Jacqui seeks solace in an old friend as Cindy prepares to say a painful goodbye to the man that she loves. Elsewhere, as Frankie and Jack despair over Esther, Ruby confides in them - are things finally looking up for Esther? Also in the village, Ste's world comes crashing down, and Nancy struggles to control her jealousy. (Jacqui and Tony share a kiss!)

Jacqui finds a clue which leads her directly to the heart of Rhys's disloyalty, only to be met with a devastating discovery. Meanwhile, cracks begin to form among the Savages, but can anybody help Dodger and Dirk see sense? Elsewhere, Theresa prepares for Joel's release from prison before being dealt some shocking news.

As the differences between his two families transpire, how will Dodger cope? Meanwhile, Texas is left confused and reeling when Sienna attempts to stir trouble within an already fractured family. Elsewhere, at the Christmas lights switch-on, Maxine has her eyes set on one guy only, but are the feelings mutual?

As Doug and Ste bid farewell to the village, Cheryl is left questioning Ste's affections, but is it too late? Meanwhile, Texas's fear mounts as Sienna and Dodger spend time alone, knowing her secret is a ticking time bomb. Can Texas bring herself to tell Dodger the truth? Elsewhere, seeing Bart shattered by Sinead's rejection, Jacqui makes a devastating decision. Also today, with money tight, will Joel give into temptation?

Cheryl makes a revelation that leaves Doug in utter turmoil. As Theresa maps out the future, Joel makes an executive decision.

Leanne is overjoyed when an old friend returns to lend a helping hand, and Maxine and Mitzeee make a deal that can only lead to disaster.

Nancy fears the worst when she receives a call from the hospital. When Maxine struggles to stick to her promise, can she keep another secret from her sister?

Maxine and Mitzeee make a scandalous discovery, and Nana McQueen is dazed by a shock confession from Barney.

It’s the day of the Christmas ball! After confiding in a friend about his secret arrangement, Barney prepares to admit his true affections to Carmel... will she get the fairy-tale ending of her dreams? Elsewhere, Brendan struggles to cope with his overwhelming situation, while an isolated Mercedes gets a surprise visitor knocking on her door.

The McQueen's world is rocked when a mystery bundle arrives with no explanation. On her first Christmas without Rhys, Jacqui's emotions run high as she makes a heart-breaking discovery, with disastrous consequences... Worried for Carmel, Myra overhears the events of last night and throws one McQueen out in the cold. Is Christmas over for this lonely figure? Elsewhere, John Paul struggles to adapt to Christmas back at the McQueen's.

As Jacqui learns the full extent of Rhys's infidelity, she leans on Tony for support. Could there still be a spark between the pair? Meanwhile, Darren and Nancy are struggling with parenthood, but could there be an underlying issue? Elsewhere, seeing Mercedes upset, Browning concocts a plan to get back in favour with the McQueens'.

Darren and Nancy's worry increases as they seek professional advice at the hospital over their fears that Oscar could be deaf. Meanwhile, Myra's fears for the future escalate as she finds out what she thought was a hangover could be something worse.

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