Seasons & episodes

Sam and Nikki's recklessness leads to trouble, while Cindy is horrified by Sean's thoughtless spending.

Cindy worries about Holly, but follows Sean's advice rather than her own common sense.

Carol has second thoughts about her relationship with Finn after Tony lets the cat out of the bag about their romantic escapades.

Sean discovers Cindy's secret funds, Max relies on intuition and Beth takes the blame for Zara's spying.

Darren makes a potentially foolhardy business decision, and Cindy worries Holly will be taken away from her.

Beth and Rob share an eventful night, while Geri wishes she could match up to Carol's expertise.

Ruth sighs with relief as the Patricks depart.

Anna makes clear how much she disapproves of Nikki's behaviour, and Nikki now knows she has a big decision to make. Carol has a rude awakening when she is faced by an unreasonable demand.

Sol and Ruth are determined to keep their parents apart, perhaps not for the best of reasons.

Zara finds out the truth about Kerri and her father. Lucy tries to force Rob's hand and then has to resign herself to her fate.

Carol fears the worst has happened to Lucy, Nikki and Sam have a heart-to-heart and Cindy ignores Mandy's advice.

Sean has some good news for Cindy, Ruth is accused of interfering and Rob manages to upset Lucy, despite Tony's vigil. Luke's heroics are called into question after Mr. Morgan receives disturbing news.

S5 · E1092 December 1999 1999-12-02 · 30 min＋

Beth is cornered into revealing her father's secret. Max is shocked to learn of Cindy's plans. Mandy's doubts drive a wedge between her and Luke. Alex and Geri decide to return to their stolen property.

Anna is worried about Nikki, who has to deal with Sam's reaction about Dan.

Beth refuses to accept her parents' terms -- until her dad takes charge of the situation. Mandy and Luke make up and she persuades him to go and see Mark -- but will he accept the consequences of the visit?

Mandy is forced out of her flat, while Lewis and Ruth make some permanent living arrangements.

Gina is furious when she finds out the reason for the success of Mandy's calendars.

Lucy is confused to why Rob is lying about killing Kurt when the real killer comes forward.

Carol finds a new man, and Lucy discovers some information about Kurt's death.

Lucy's resolution is tested as Rob makes yet another demand. The Morgans get a surprise visitor. Sam and Alex make a shocking discovery when they track down Caitlin in Ireland.

Lucy's resolution is tested as Rob makes yet another demand. The Morgans get a surprise visitor. Sam and Alex make a shocking discovery when they track down Caitlin in Ireland.

S5 · E11822 December 1999 1999-12-22 · 30 min＋

Alex has a surprise visitor.

Unhappy Cindy comes home to her family for Christmas Day, while Mandy catches Max with his trousers down and enjoys sweet revenge. Lewis and Ruth entertain their friends, and Rob receives a bitter blow along with his present from Beth.

S5 · E12028 December 1999 1999-12-28 · 30 min＋

Rob Hawthorn's return has explosive consequences for all concerned. Adam realises he's the last to find out about his father's infidelities. Nervous driver Mandy tries to take Helen on a stressful trip to hospital, and Paul feels that it's now or never with Gina - until he finds her kissing Emily!