Seasons & episodes

Cindy and Mercedes go head-to-head over the welfare of Browning's baby, whilst Jim has an idea that could save Vincent from extradition, if he's willing to answer some tough questions. Elsewhere, Dennis is served a harsh remembrance, and Maxine is left worried about Patrick's reaction.

Tom becomes more desperate than ever to escape Sienna's clutches, while love could be in the air for Cindy and Dirk. And George is feeling hurt by Vincent's cold attitude, but is there an underlying reason for his frostiness?

A very guilty Patrick attempts a huge display of affection, but it might not go all to plan. Cindy and Mercedes go head to head for Browning's inheritance, and Carmel grows suspicious of Jim's odd behaviour. Meanwhile, Vincent tries to find the courage to declare his true self, despite his fear, and Sam vows to get to the bottom of Fraser and Trevor's relationship.

Patrick is feeling angry and humiliated, and Maxine tries everything she can to make it up to him. Mercedes attempts to scare Cindy off Browning's inheritance, and Carmel is left devastated as she discovers Jim's heart-breaking secret. Meanwhile, Esther and Tilly's romantic meal is a complete disaster, and Trevor has an idea up his sleeve.

Realising that Cindy and Mercedes have a dark history, Dirk puts pressure on Cindy to figure out what she's hiding. Meanwhile, Carmel is left distraught by recent events. Elsewhere, Tilly struggles to hide her jealousy and Dodger reignites an old flame.

Fraser serves a punishment that shatters someone's world, and Cindy leaves Mercedes inconsolable. A familiar face returns to the village, while the Lomax family get the wrong end of the stick. Sienna ups her game as she realises that Tom is on to her, and Tilly makes a move that surprises even herself.

Sam is desperate to uncover the truth behind the attack, and Tegan makes a shocking admission. Recent events put Sienna's malicious plan in jeopardy, while Darren remains oblivious.

Tilly begins to connect the dots behind one person's intentions and vows to out the truth, but is she playing with fire? Nancy makes a gob-smacking discovery and tries to make the rest of the village believe her. Meanwhile, desperate Sienna goes to new extremes to conceal her secret. Will her efforts be in vain?

While a very dangerous Sienna is on the loose, a broken Darren attempts to rekindle his relationship with Nancy. Tilly and Esther try to repair their relationship, and Phoebe is torn between jealousy and loyalty as Vincent tries to make bail.

Darren's worst nightmare unfolds in front of his eyes, and things are going to get even worse for him. Nancy and Sienna go head-to-head once again, and Jack makes a startling discovery.

Patrick is in utter despair - has he lost Sienna for good? Dodger attempts to comfort his best friend Darren, but is left paying the price for Sienna's deceptions. Meanwhile, Phoebe and George find a new ally in bad-boy Robbie, but they can't figure out whether he's only out to cause more trouble. And Ste attempts to bond with his sister, much to Sam's outrage.

Can Dodger ever forgive his family for the devastating spiral of events? Darren is in turmoil as the cruel reality kicks in, but is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Meanwhile, as John Paul continues his secret affair, he becomes a victim of a cruel act of revenge, with shocking consequences. And Peri stuns her family at the school's Christmas concert.

The truth about Danny's infidelities could come to light, while Ste talks away his worries with an unlikely source. Carmel is handed some life-changing information, and with no-one to turn to, Ruby starts to experiment…with Trevor (yes, you heard us right)!

Ste makes a decision that rocks the Lomaxes' world, and it doesn't look like anyone can change his mind. Leela is left confused by Tegan's mystery cheque, and Carmel struggles hiding her resentment towards Theresa. Meanwhile, Freddie is concerned by Sandy's secretive behaviour, but can't quite figure out what it is she's hiding. And Ruby is forced to choose between honesty and her family.

As Grace's hatred for Mercedes increases, she ensures Trevor's malicious plan is in full swing. Carmel believes she has found the answer to her prayers, but it might take a bit of convincing to get Jim onside. Sinead feels pushed out by a surprise arrival in the village, and the truth about Fraser is close to being exposed. And when Leela confronts Tegan about her findings, will the true identity of baby Rose's parents be revealed?

It's Christmas Day! Woohoo! Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be smiles all around Hollyoaks village. Fraser is left shocked to the core to discover the whereabouts of his missing daughter, and Sinead struggles to contain her jealousy. Mercedes manages to find an inner generosity that seriously surprises the receiver, and Holly and Jason consider taking their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Carmel and Theresa struggle to put their differences aside, until they have a heart-stopping wake up call. And Freddie makes a discovery that turns his world upside down.

With a loved one in danger, will Freddie sell his soul to the devil? Desperate to save her relationship, Sinead is landed with a sickening ultimatum, and a lovesick Ziggy is given hope, but can Ruby really forgive him? Holly and Jason try to overcome their awkwardness, and Fraser makes an arrangement that could prove very costly for one villager…

Can Freddie reach his loved one in time to save them from their deadly fate? And can he convince Mercedes to part with her cash for the sake of her life? Sinead is faced with the prospect of losing Freddie forever, and tries to come to a decision. Carmel is devastated by Jim's callous approach, and Ruby opens up about Frankie's betrayal to an unlikely source.

Fraser begins to vent his frustration as he learns of Freddie's underhand tactics, while Jason's suspicions of Sinead increases. Will he realise the reason behind her secrecy? Meanwhile, Finn tells Tony and Diane that he wants to see his daughter, and Ruby disguises her loneliness by turning to an unlikely source.

Ziggy is desperate to win back the love of his life, but his plan backfires in a way he hadn't quite expected. Tom is overwhelmed by the Osbornes' birthday gift to him, and Esther takes matters into her own hands. Elsewhere, Robbie and Finn make a bet that ends in disaster.

Ziggy's makes a terrifying discovery which tears his world apart. John Paul is concerned for Finn's safety, and Tilly is left to make a difficult decision, but what - or who - will she pick? And Dodger gets a nasty shock when he receives a malicious email.