Seasons & episodes

Ruby and Esther throw a party to try and impress the older teens on GCSE results day. Carmel turns to Darren for help with her new charity calendar.

Lee's fire-walking event approaches and he prepares to try and win Amy back with a romantic gesture. Jacqui works out that Carmel has a crush on Father Francis. Tony receives an ultimatum from Mandy.

Carmel feels embarrassed after Father Francis is forced to model on the day of the charity calendar shoot. Tony attempts to calm down Tom's nerves about starting secondary school. Ste feels unwanted after Lee moves in with him and Amy.

Carmel is left feeling surprised after Father Francis reveals he has began to fall in love with her. Tom manages to demonstrate his skill as a matchmaker between Mandy and Tony. Ruby's amorous advances leave Pete feeling unnerved.

Cindy is furious after she finally realises that Mandy and Texas have been ripping her off and she threatens to report them to the police. Cindy ends up leaning on Francis and surprises him when she kisses him.

Carmel is upset after she finds out that Francis is returning to Uganda. Jason is upset after Bart attempts to try and win Sinead back. Mandy shares her concerns with Tony that she's going to prison.

Bart is upset after Jason insists that they're no longer friends. Sinead is scared about starting sixth form college. Cindy persuades Carmel to follow her heart as Francis makes plans to leave.

Bart decides to host an end-of-summer party before the new term at sixth-form begins but things end up taking a turn for the worse when another couple are caught up in his ongoing feud with Sinead.

Sinead finds her first day at college difficult after her antics at the party. She does manage to impress Maddie though who is interested in learning more about Bart and Jason's complicated past.

Jason and Bart are both left shocked after their complex history is spread around the college by Maddie. Bart is furious with Sinead for telling Maddie in the first place. Lynsey is worried that Silas is plotting his next murderous move.

Sinead and Bart end up finding themselves drawn to one another despite their argument. Silas is warned by Brendan to stay away from Lynsey.

Rae ends up having to deal with Brendan's fury after she pushes him a little too far. Bart isn't happy when he sees Gaz with Sinead. Jamil manages to sort things out with his mates comes to a huge decision about his future.

Lynsey ends up being intrigued after Texas keeps getting messages from a girl from the chat room India used. Lynsey thinks they are from Silas and steals the details and arranges a meeting in the woods. Nancy ends up agreeing to go with her.

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.