Seasons & episodes

Brendan is frantic after finding out that Lynsey is missing. After he receives a note from 'Lynsey', left on his windscreen, he goes to the woods to get her. Jacqui ends up making a hash of Rhys's birthday. Tilly ends up proving to be a real friend.

Nancy ends up being too busy to spend any time with Darren.

Esther tries to help Darren impress Nancy but Darren ends up feeling crushed after it fails. Rhys and Jacqui decide to try and spend some quality time alone together.

Jack is worried about Darren. Liberty and Dodger offer Will advise about his love life.

Nancy's efforts to sort her relationship with Darren end up making matters worse. Bart is frustrated as Maddie continues to encourage Gaz and Sinead's romance. Tony finds his job as the Dog's new chef uninspiring.

Maddie encourages Sinead to take her relationship with Gaz to the next level, and makes sure Bart knows just how well the pair are getting along. Meanwhile, Jacqui's efforts to help a despairing Lynsey make Rhys proud, and Tony is devastated when Mandy decides to leave him.

Bart plants stolen goods in Gaz's car in a desperate bid to make sure Sinead understands her new boyfriend has a dark side. Meanwhile, a cheerful Jacqui spends the day preparing a romantic meal for Rhys, as Darren worries he cannot match Nancy's career success. And Tony struggles at work as he tries to get in touch with Mandy.

Rhys and Jacqui's relationship appears to be going from strength to strength, but the return of a familiar face places their happiness in jeopardy. Elsewhere, Darren is thrilled when he realises Nancy is proud of him while, a hung-over Tony finds out he quit his job. And Bart discovers his plan to frame Gaz has worked, but is shocked to hear Sinead was arrested too.

Jacqui seems to be taking news of Gilly's return well, until an outburst during a counselling session reveals the extent of her anxiety. Meanwhile, Bart ruins his chances with Sinead when she discovers he was the reason she got arrested. Dodger gets a job as the manager of the SU Bar, and Carmel causes 'Father' Francis to suffer a crisis of conscience.

A nervous Will prepares for student life as Freshers' Week arrives in Hollyoaks, and newcomer Ash grabs attention with a cheeky stunt at the SU Bar. Meanwhile, Rhys resigns when Cheryl gives Gilly a job at Chez Chez. And Carmel considers taking drastic action as Francis gets ready to move to Africa.

Myra and the McQueens confront Gilly following his return to the village, much to Jacqui's horror meanwhile, Francis is stunned when Carmel reveals she wants to accompany him to Africa. Elsewhere, hung-over newcomer Ash faces the consequences of her wild actions the previous night, but finds a friend in the form of Will.

The new HCC students bond and get to know each other over drinks. As Jacqui's relationship with Rhys reaches crisis point over Gilly, and she moves back in with the McQueens. Meanwhile the Osbornes face trouble when Tom is bullied at school for his association with a supposed rapist. And Carmel wonders whether she will be able to resist Father Francis on the trip to Africa.

A spot of soul-searching prompts Carmel to finally gives in to her desires, and Cindy pledges a large sum to Father Francis's cause, but Tony grows suspicious of the priest's intentions. Meanwhile, Gilly finds a new home with Cheryl, and Jacqui is devastated when Rhys tells her he needs some space.

Father Francis attempts to go straight and ends up finding himself compromised between Carmel and Cindy. Neil and Jono are surprised to find out that the flasher student is Callum's big sister.

Father Francis is honest with Carmel about his indiscretions with Cindy. Warren is worried that Seth could be about to ruin his chance to take part in a spot of blackmail. Carl will not allow a frustrated Jason take hormone blockers.

Carmel ends up deciding to follow her heart and leave the village with Father Francis. Cindy attempts to ruin their plans though. Jason takes a picture of Mitzeee and Riley together in a compromising position. Ash is surprised after she finally tells...

Jason has a brush with the law and ends up reacting by sending an incriminating picture of Mitzeee to Warren. Carmel is upset when Cindy ruins her chance of happiness with Father Francis. Will is concerned that Dodger is about to invade his new life.

Mitzeee manages to protect Riley by convincing Warren that nothing happened between them. Jason is pleased when Carl agrees to let him use the hormone blockers. Dodger's antics frustrate Will.

Mitzeee ends up having a crisis of conscience about attempting to destroy the Costellos. Jason ends up taking matters into his own hands after Carl goes back on his promise. Scott, Barney and Rob attempt to work out how to use a washing machine.

Mitzeee is no longer welcome at the Costello wedding. She decides to try and get revenge by revealing what she knows about the affair between Carl and Mercedes in her book. Jason manages to get his hands on the hormone blockers.

Warren is pleased after he learns that Mitzeee has included everything she knows about Carl and Mercedes' affair in her book. Rhys looks his job at Chez Chez for publicly saying that Gilly is a rapist. Duncan attempts to impress Kelly.

Doug is told to say nothing about Mercedes and Carl's affair ahead of the wedding. He ends up asking Seth to tell his brother the truth. Jacqui and Rhys' rift widens after Gilly becomes the victim of a vicious hate campaign.

Warren wantss £50,000 from Carl to keep quiet about what he knows about the affair. Seth is pressured by Doug to tell Riley the truth but he wants Warren to blackmail Carl to teach his father a lesson. Jacqui is shocked to find out that Rhys isn't being honest.

The wedding is just a day away and Mercedes is surprised after Riley gives her their dream house. He bubble is soon burst though when she needs to get £20,000 to help pay Warren. Rhys and Jacqui discover a way to talk.