Seasons & episodes

Izzy returns home after staying out all night -- which is good -- but then tells Ben where she's been -- which is not good.

Cameron tells Abby the truth about Zara and Lee. Ben heads to the Loft for revenge.

Due to Steph and Craig clashing at home, Jake sets out to find a sofa and gets what he bargains for when one of his mates sells him one for a good price. However Johnno also buys a sofa after Richard tells him where to get one for cheap, but things go from bad to worse when Craig admits to Steph that he stole Jake's credit card and also bought a sofa. Mel and Sophie ask Joe for help for an assignment, and Cameron is keeping his eye on them.

S10 · E10018 May 2004 2004-05-18 · 30 min＋

Liz's day goes from bad to worse as she finds herself clashing with the Deans again all day. As she sits in the sun, all she can hear is more arguing between Steph and Craig. Lee and Robbie try to impress Sophie and Mel by trying to make them think they know it all. Jack asks Tony to help get Darren pulling his weight in the pub.

It's still the Deans vs the Burtons - only this time, it's Darlene who takes out what they are trying to do. Meanwhile, Lee and Robbie enlist the help of Bombhead, but the twins are onto them. Tony looks after Tom when Mandy is unable to. Liz later thanks Darlene for her help with the feud.

Dan grows increasingly depressed following Ellie's visit and Ben bigs Izzy to come home.

S10 · E10321 May 2004 2004-05-21 · 30 min＋

Johnno decides to go ahead with the yard sale, but Darlene can't help but poke her nose in. Tony wants to talk to Max about Mandy. Lee and Bombhead decide to stop trying to impress people when Lisa sees the funny side.

Ben finds life alone tough going, while Sally receives some shocking news.

The Hunters try to deal with earth-shattering news about Dan's welfare.

Ben refuses to look after Arthur. Scott wishes Natalie a happy birthday but she's a tad over amorous. Sally attempts to guilt-trip Ellie into telling the truth. But Ellie is adamant - what good would it do now? Nick is determined to find out who stole his poo.

Ellie continues to play dumb, and Ben squares off against Scott.

Johnno finds himself in a compromising position with his son's girlfriend.

Darren is still paranoid about the skimming scam. Ellie is still trying to make amends with Lisa, who's adamant that it's too late. Debbie is back at square one, with her confusion over Dan and Darren reaching an all-time high. Norman, Cameron, Steph and Zara head off to the crammer course for an intensive week of revision.

Lee has great difficulty concentrating on his revision. Mandy suggests the boys should "bond". Darren decides it's payback time and leaves Scott a little present on his computer. The kids wake up after spending their first night in Hollyoaks Comprehensive.

Cameron presents Norman, Steph and Zara with his wish list. Chloe tries to help Ben come to terms with his loss. Becca nervously arrives at the Deans' to spend the day with Jake. Lee is desperate to get some help with his revision, and Max tells O.B. a few home truths.

Becca swallows her pride and visits Jake at the Deans'. Darren makes a phone call he is sure to regret. O.B. pays Lee a visit to help him with his revision. Norman is excited at the prospect of doing exactly what he wants on his designated day. Richard breaks the news of the divorce to Ali and Darlene.

It's the last day inside the school before the kids have to go home. Scott gets a visit from the police. Craig makes Ali and Justin an offer they can't refuse. Mandy begins to feel sorry for Ellie as she knows how it feels to be the outcast.

An unwanted guest turns up at Gnosh Village. When a shocked Lee makes a disturbing discovery, the truth behind the real Toby Mills is at last exposed. Justin and Ali endure extra-tutoring. Darren begins to wonder if Scott is onto him or not.

The harsh truth hits home for Ellie. Richard and Liz surprise the children. Scott turns to Darren for support. Tony's stress levels rise to the max, but given what happened with the old lady yesterday, Tony might learn a lesson - what goes around comes around...

Darren continues to live on his nerves as the imminent threat of Scott's discovery threatens to take over his life. Tempers flare between Mandy and Tony when business continues to take a downward spiral. Craig talks to an upset Darlene and endeavours to get to the bottom of her tears.

S10 · E11710 June 2004 2004-06-10 · 30 min＋

Ellie visits Dan and is unnerved by his frosty reception. Tom is visiting Mandy and Tony looks forward to the teddy bears picnic he's organised. Becca carries on tutoring Ali and Justin, oblivious to the fact that she is the focus of a secret admirer. A tense Darren arrives at The Loft and is confronted by Scott...

The Loft is gutted after the fire as forensics sift through the debris. Events take a turn for the worse when Mrs Burton's engagement ring disappears over the Deans' fence and, in pursuit, she ends up at the bottom of a muddy pool. Bombhead is convinced Tony's misfortune is connected to the curse and remains resolute in his belief of the water exorcism.

Norman confronts Darren, who is concerned about Scott, and Ellie finds herself shunned by her family.

Dan gets ready for the bail hearing and Darren worries that Debbie is more interested in the jailbird than in him.