Seasons & episodes

Jake tries desperately to cut back his family's spending.

Ellie attend Toby's funeral; Ben struggles to get closer to Izzy.

Ellie reminisces about happier times.

Jake patches things up with Debbie.

Lisa is increasingly frustrated at Ellie's refusal to tell the truth.

Scott returns to Hollyoaks.

Gordon launches his election campaign and Darren buys himself an expensive suit. With his dad's credit card.

Ben chooses a lads' night out over an evening with Izzy -- who's none too impressed and lets it be known.

It's Friday the 13th, in case you hadn't noticed. Bombhead has and doesn't like it one bit.

Max and Mandy receive some devastating news about their parents - they and Tom are in hospital following a car accident. They are all left distraught when Mr. C dies from a heart attack. Izzy tries to get Ben in the mood for Valentines Day, while Justin and Darlene do their best to disrupt their parents' Valentine plans. Also, Darren is desperate to make his theme night at The Dog in the Pond a success.

Tony arrives at hospital to comfort Mandy. Izzy decides it's high time she took Ben window-shopping for flats. Grounded Darlene attempts to escape her punishment. Craig hits on an idea to bring some money into the Dean household.

Jake returns home to find the Dean household has turned into an archaeological dig. Ben and Izzy find Emma clutching her stomach in pain. Max and Mandy take Tom to see Helen in hospital. Sophie tries to cheer Darlene up after being grounded.

Ben rushes to be by the side of Emma when she goes into hospital. Darlene tries to rope Ali into causing trouble in the village. Mandy prepares the home for Helen's homecoming. Craig is intent on going through with his moneymaking scam.

Max and Mandy are dealt a cruel shock. Izzy wonders if she can cope with the idea of the new baby. Darlene pushes everyone to the limit, whilst Scott gives Darren an offer he can't reject.

Izzy isn't happy with the amount of time Ben's spending with his newborn son. Max is trying to hold it together for Tom's sake. Darren's ready to show Scott that he's not just a kid. Lee's concerned about not having done his English essay.

Bombhead's finding it difficult to come to terms with Mr C's death. Izzy's angry with herself for telling Will the truth about Emma's baby - she's dreading Ben finding out. Max is feeling the pressure of having to sort out the funeral arrangements alone. Craig's desperate for work and is delighted when Darren offers him a day's trial at The Loft.

It's a constant battle between Max and Mandy when it comes to the funeral arrangements. Steph's on to a winner when she bets everyone they can't give up things that matter to them for Lent. Ben's miserable without Izzy and tries to contact her. Darren's careful not to mention who he's working for when Mr Osborne tells him how proud he is of him for getting a job.

Max says an emotional goodbye when Mr C's body arrives home. Lee's worried about Lisa after finding out she cheated on her essay. Ben's relieved to have Izzy back home, but everything is far from OK. The Deans open their doors for their first Roman Experience.

It's a sad day in Hollyoaks as everyone attends the funeral. Lee's exasperated with Lisa - she needs to get on with her life, but she's already given up. Darren agrees to run an errand for Scott...

Tony attempts to worm his way back into Mandy's affections as she struggles to cope with the aftermath of the funeral.

Ben tells Abby the truth about Emma and the baby, and Mel believes Sophie is cramping her style.

Chloe is not impressed when the opening night of the Student Union bar is a disaster.

The students pull out all the stops to get the SU bar open after the previous night's fiasco.

Joe and Danni become rivals in the SU bar's DJ competition.