Emmerdale – Series 46
Episodes
Mon 2 Jan 2017
Kerry takes drastic action. Emma meddles. Aaron plays matchmaker.
Tue 3 Jan 2017
Lisa is desperate to save Zak. Paddy looks forward to his date. Tracy worries about Finn.
Wed 4 Jan 2017
Pierce has a surprise for Rhona. Will Kerry confess? Aaron feels sidelined.
Thur 5 Jan 2017
Hour Long Episode : It's desperate times for Kerry. Aaron confronts Rebecca. Rhona feels guilty.
Fri 6 Jan 2017
Kerry is left heartbroken. Cain fights for Moira. Megan opens up to Jai.
Mon 9 Jan 2017
Kyle becomes withdrawn and Lisa and Zak are afraid that being separated from Kerry has had a bad effect on the boy. They try and persuade Cain to let him see her, but he rejects their interference - only to come close to hitting his son. Chas and Rebecca prepare a surprise party for Charity, but no one turns up, Frank leaps to Megan's defence, and Cain demands Chrissie's share in the garage.
Tue 10 Jan 2017
Lawrence and Ronnie are concerned that Lachlan has been beaten up in prison again, and suspect Cain is behind it. Their suspicions prove to be accurate when Cain pays Lachlan a visit and issues an ultimatum - if he does not give him what he wants, the next attack will be a fatal one. Zak and Kerry await news of Joanie's sentencing, an unsuccessful night out gives Charity an idea, and Frank asks Jai to help him get on the right side of Megan.
Wed 11 Jan 2017
Chrissie is devastated to learn that Lachlan has been attacked again, and gives Cain everything he wants - but afterwards, she discovers that things may not be as they seemed. Ronnie is disgusted to discover that Lawrence was involved in framing Andy from the start, while Lachlan is offered a chance to escape from prison. Tracy tries to take Finn's mind of his heartbreak, while Frank hopes to make peace with Vanessa.
Thur 12 Jan 2017 (1)
Lawrence is relieved that Ronnie is going to stand by him and promises to confess his guilt in court. However, Ronnie decides to make sure he never gets the chance to ruin his own life by testifying. Jimmy asks Nicola not to look at the books, but she remains determined to have a say in the future of the business. Finn goes on a date, unaware it is with an escort hired by Tracy. Megan is angry when Charity and Chas try to exploit her event for their own profit.
Thur 12 Jan 2017 (2)
Ronnie fears that his plan to stop Lawrence from testifying may have caused him to have a heart attack. Finn hopes to make Kasim jealous while on his date with escort Nathan, but Tracy is worried when he declares an interest in seeing him again. Jimmy dreads the thought of Nicola interfering in the business, Rhona worries about her relationship with Pierce, and Charity senses tension between Zak and Lisa.
Fri 13 Jan 2017
Pierce repeatedly calls Rhona during her night out, so Vanessa takes her phone away. Feeling angry and insecure, he decides to spy on her and is horrified by what he sees. Chrissie and Rebecca seem to have made peace, but an unexpected encounter threatens to divide them. Carly is embarrassed by Bob's behaviour, and Nicola struggles to gain Robert's respect.
Mon 16 Jan 2017
Nicola thanks Neville for paying off the insurance, only to discover that he had done no such thing. She seeks Jimmy's help in discovering why Rakesh lied to her. Finn discovers the truth about Nathan, and Chas mistakenly assumes that Bob and Charity have slept together - information she spreads all over the village. Rhona apologises to Pierce, but fears he may not be able to forgive her.
Tue 17 Jan 2017
Nicola suspects the truth about the fire, and Rakesh and Priya plead with Ronnie to keep quiet for his own sake - but instead he confirms her suspicions that Rakesh deliberately started the blaze. Finn offers to pay Nathan to help him in his latest desperate attempt to get back together with Kasim, and Chas warns Aaron not to let his jealousy get out of control.
Wed 18 Jan 2017
Nicola starts work at the factory and lies to Lisa and Kerry about how she desperately needs a job. However, she soon has a shock announcement to make to the rest of the workers. Kasim leaves in disgust after discovering who Nathan really is, Laurel worries that she cannot afford Ashley's care, Marlon plays matchmaker, and Aaron suggests an alternative wedding plan to Robert.
Thur 19 Jan 2017 (1)
Robert lies to Aaron about his whereabouts, prompting an angry confrontation as his fiance takes him to task about how much time he is spending with Rebecca. Paddy suffers a painful setback while preparing for a date with Chas, Laurel gets her hopes up about a new job, and Kerry makes a stand after she is fired from the factory - while Lisa also finds herself facing unemployment.
Thur 19 Jan 2017 (2)
A public confrontation erupts as Finn tries to stop Kasim leaving, but when Aaron intervenes, his anger over his troubles with Robert explodes and he turns violent. Paddy's date with Chas goes from bad to worse, Nicola makes arrangements for Kerry and Lisa to return to work, and Aaron and Robert try to salvage their relationship - only to be interrupted by the police.
Fri 20 Jan 2017
Paddy turns to Rhona for sympathy after an upset Chas is driven into the arms of DS Wise. Pierce is shocked by the development, and resolves to bring Paddy and Chas together by any means. Robert tries to reason with Finn over the attack on Kasim, but finds him unwilling to help Aaron, while Laurel gets offered a job as supervisor at the factory.
Mon 23 Jan 2017
Gabby offers to mind Dotty to give Laurel a break. When Ashley's carer calls in sick, she finds herself having to look after him as well - and admits she does not want him to leave. Chas is furious when she discovers that Paddy is behind Pierce scaring off DS Wise, Robert tells Aaron that he wants them to be together no matter what happens, and Cain sees something alarming on TV.
Tue 24 Jan 2017
Debbie flees from the police, and realises that she needs to return to Emmerdale to get help from her family. She leaves her children in Sam's care, but he soon finds himself dealing with some unwanted visitors, who want to use the kids to gain leverage over their mother. Doug and Diane offer to help Laurel look after Ashley, and Paddy is hurt to overhear Chas enjoying a flirtatious phone call.
Thur 26 Jan 2017 (1)
Doug and Diane struggle to cope with looking after Ashley, but decide to keep their difficulties a secret from Laurel - however, she soon sees through their story. Debbie explains why she needed money so urgently, Pierce is frustrated by Rhona's rejection, and Ronnie advises Zak to give Lisa some time.
Thur 26 Jan 2017 (2)
The police visit Home Farm to investigate the robbery, which they believe Lachlan is responsible for. Cain offers Ross money to stay away from Debbie - and threatens him if he doesn't steer clear. Pierce is aggravated when Rhona rejects his advances, and feels jealous when he discovers she has sexual fantasies about one of their neighbours, while Laurel finally commits to making a difficult decision
Fri 27 Jan 2017
Diane urges the villagers to rally round and help the Dingles. When Debbie challenges Ross about his feelings for Rebecca, he responds by admitting that he still loves her. Sam advises Zak that Lisa will be happier when he has divorced Joanie. Chrissie tries to sabotage Rebecca's business plan, but it still meets with Lawrence's approval, while Pierce tries to make Rhona feel guilty.
Mon 30 Jan 2017
Debbie is given further bad news and the family tries to rally round and help her. Meanwhile, Lisa gets a big shock when she goes to collect Joanie and she is also left questioning her future with Zak once again.Victoria asks Pete to help a struggling Moira and Lawrence gives Chrissie her mum’s wedding ring.
Tue 31 Jan 2017
Moira discovers that Ross has been keeping stolen cars in her barn but she soon softens when she finds out why. Later, when a meeting with a client goes badly, Moira nabs his car and asks Ross to get rid of it. Cain breaks the news to Kyle and tries to bond with him after admitting to Debbie that his son is scared of him. Frank flirts with Charity but later goes home with Megan.
Wed 1 Feb 2017
When Moira's client re-offers her a contract, she leaps into action when he mentions there was an urn of ashes in the boot of his stolen car. Can Moira get to Ross before he sells the vehicle –and before Patrick calls the police? Charity plans to play dirty when Megan and Leyla turn down the Woolpack as a party venue. Rebecca offers to get the ring engraved but Lawrence is livid when it seems that she has lost the jewelry. Cain gets a call from social services as he bonds with Kyle.
Thur 2 Feb 2017 (1)
Chrissie is in a foul mood after the court rules that Lachlan must stay locked up. Later, Rebecca discovers that Chrissie framed her over the ‘lost’ ring and a tussle leads to Chrissie falling from the balcony and onto a glass table below. When there is a problem at the venue, Megan relents and takes the party to the Woolpack but Frank susses out what is going on. Doug accuses Tracy of not reading enough and Noah and Gabby cause mischief by putting rude notes in Doug’s honesty box. Elsewhere, Emma threatens to call the police on Moira after learning that she stole a car but Moira warns her that she would take Ross down too.
Thur 2 Feb 2017 (2)
Robert urges Rebecca to lie about what happened to Chrissie but Rebecca refuses and calls an ambulance. Charity and Frank join forces and form a plan. David is annoyed after making a discovery.
Fri 3 Feb 2017
Debbie tells Cain that she is moving in with Moira but soon the police come calling with some big questions. Charity spots a man with a flash car and plots to scam him – with Frank's help. Doug is fuming after discovering the rude notes in his honesty box while Tracy starts her book club. Rebecca visits Lachlan but what is she after?
Mon 6 Feb 2017
Charity and Frank use the deserted Home Farm as a venue for a scam, claiming it is their home and inviting a jeweller to show them his wares. However, the plan goes awry when Charity is caught stealing the gems and they are forced to flee - leaving a bemused Chrissie coming home to a house full of police. The Dingles have a mysterious visitor, while Pearl makes an enticing suggestion to Tracey for the book club.
Tue 7 Feb 2017
Chrissie confronts Charity over where she got the money for Sarah's treatment, and forces her to confess about the theft. Rebecca and Lawrence try to stop her involving the police - but Frank fears that he is being implicated. Sarah finds a mysterious woman hiding in the Dingles' barn and provides her with food, and Pearl is astounded by Tracy's racy writing.
Wed 8 Feb 2017
Sarah continues to look after the woman in the barn. She becomes concerned about her deteriorating health, and resorts to stealing money from a charity tin to help. Lawrence is keen to reconcile Chrissie with Charity, who is equally determined to commit another crime with Frank, who has donated his ill-gotten gains to David's charity, claiming to have won them on a horse.
Thur 9 Feb 2017 (1)
Sarah gets caught stealing and is forced to confess about the woman living in the barn. The Dingles track the intruder down to the B&B, where her true identity is revealed. Laurel prepares to take Ashley to the care home, but the task is made harder when he forgets that he is leaving. Rakesh gets a new job, while Nicola manages to impress Rishi and annoy Priya.
Thur 9 Feb 2017 (2)
Ashley lashes out on the eve of his departure for the care home. A final meal with his family seems to calm him down, but leaves Laurel faced with the reality of sending him away. The new arrival in the village worries Cain, Rakesh gets back on Priya's good side by standing up to Nicola, and Rhona tells Pierce he is too rough with her.
Fri 10 Feb 2017
Laurel, Sandy and Gabby take Ashley to the care home. He quickly settles into his new environment - but his contentment does not make the separation any easier on his devastated wife. Moira provides the village's latest resident with a place to stay, Pierce tells Rhona he is going away, but may not be telling the truth about where. Chas intervenes in an argument between Robert and Aaron, and Priya tells Rakesh she does not want him to leave.
Mon 13 Feb 2017
Rhona and Paddy's divorce comes through on the anniversary of Tess's death. Paddy makes a private pilgrimage to the crash site, while Rhona's suspicion that Pierce is having an affair makes her wonder if she has made a mistake ending her marriage. Finn stalks Kasim, who threatens to call the police, and the strain of being separated from Ashley leaves Laurel tempted to start drinking.
Tue 14 Feb 2017
Rhona confronts Pierce about lying to her, but feels guilty when he reveals where he has really been. They announce their engagement, and she decides to keep her kiss with Paddy a secret - but Chas finds out and is consumed by jealousy. Emma and Tracy try to help Finn repair the damage he has done, but he soon finds himself in even worse trouble. Laurel receives flowers from an anonymous source.
Wed 15 Feb 2017
Finn is questioned by the police, and someone sets fire to one of the Bartons' taxis. Evidence found at the scene suggests that Kasim may be responsible - but Ross believes he has been framed by someone closer to home. Vanessa asks Rhona to think carefully before rushing into marriage, unaware Pierce has overheard them. Pearl suggests she and Tracy collaborate on a novel, and Aaron anxiously awaits his sentencing.
Thur 16 Feb 2017 (1)
Kasim pleads his innocence to Finn, who starts to realise he did not set fire to the taxi, while Emma faces a crisis of conscience when the police find a new suspect. Vanessa and Rhona worry that Pearl is gambling again when she behaves strangely at work, Liv celebrates her birthday alone, and Marlon asks Carly to move in with him.
Thur 16 Feb 2017 (2)
Zak meets the social worker to discuss Kyle's future, and suggests he would be better off living with Kerry and Dan. However, other revelations threaten this plan. Harriet offers Emma a lifeline, Liv storms out after a drunken argument with Chas, Tracy refuses to let David read her novel, and Vanessa tries to change Carly's mind.
Thur 17 Feb 2017
The strain of waiting for the sentencing takes its toll on Aaron, who suffers a panic attack. His family fears for his health, but Robert may have a solution to the problem. Zak has second thoughts over who should care for Kyle, but it may be too late. David gets a shock when he sneaks a look at Tracy's novel, and Debbie hides a secret about Sarah's treatment that could cause them trouble.
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Robert arranges a surprise wedding in the Woolpack with the help of the rest of the village, but getting Aaron to the pub on time proves harder than expected until Cain steps in - while the ceremony is unexpectedly interrupted by the police. David tries to prove to Tracy that he can be as exciting as the men in her novel, and Zak, Lisa and Kerry pay a visit to social services to try and get Kyle back.
Tue 21 Feb 2017
Debbie still wants to go with Sarah when she goes overseas for treatment, but the Dingles try to persuade her that it is dangerous for her to travel due to her criminal record. The possibility of Aaron tying the knot with Robert before getting sent to prison becomes even more unlikely. Laurel confides in Will on the anniversary of Daniel's death, and Paddy discusses his love life with Marlon.
Thur 23 Feb 2017 (1)
Aaron attends his sentencing, and his friends and family are devastated to discover he will serve 12 months in prison. Debbie decides she does want to go to Prague with Sarah after all, and asks Ross to provide her with a fake passport. Gabby suspects her mother has a secret admirer, and finds romance of her own with Jacob - leaving Liv out in the cold.
Thur 23 Feb 2017 (2)
Hour-long episode. Faith realises Debbie is planning to go to Prague with Sarah and tries to steal her boarding passes. However, an encounter with a police officer at the airport gives Debbie second thoughts about accompanying her daughter. Liv is outraged to hear Doug insulting her family, and enlists Gabby's aid to teach him a lesson. Laurel confronts Will, Sandy is uncomfortable about visiting Ashley, and Aaron struggles to cope with life behind bars.
Fri 24 Feb 2017
Laurel visits Ashley at the care home, but is devastated to discover he is starting to forget who she is, as well as forming new friendships, and is forced to accept that their relationship will be very different from now on. Debbie worries that she has put Sarah in harm's way, Brenda lets slip that Rakesh and Priya have got back together, and Jacob breaks up with Gabby - but realises he has lost something very precious as a result.
Mon 27 Feb 2017
Laurel returns home from a distressing visit to the care home, where Ashley has forgotten her completely. She seeks solace in Marlon's arms, but is interrupted by an appalled Sandy. Priya and Rakesh decide they need to tell everyone about their relationship, but worry how Nicola will react. Harriet comes up with a suitable punishment for Liv and Gabby's misdeeds, and Chrissie is curious when she hears that Lawrence has gone away.
Tue 28 Feb 2017
Jimmy is furious to hear Rakesh and David discussing a job overseas, and tries to stir up trouble between them by revealing who really started the fire. Later, Rakesh is knocked out and kidnapped by an assailant, but nobody sees who it was. Marlon decides to tell Carly about kissing Laurel, Sandy visits Ashley at the care home, and Chrissie suspects that Ronnie is up to no good after seeing some suspicious CCTV footage.
Wed 1 Mar 2017
Rakesh regains consciousness to find himself bound and gagged, and is tormented by his mysterious kidnapper. However, he begins to guess at the abductor's identity, and even starts to feel sorry for him. Robert struggles to hide his emotions when he visits Aaron in prison, Chrissie confronts Ronnie, only to find Lawrence taking his side, and Charity plots to use Frank to get revenge on Megan.
Thur 2 Mar 2017 (1)
Chrissie is still convinced that Ronnie is up to no good, and proving it becomes even more urgent when a digger goes suspiciously missing and Lawrence decides to change his will. Carly wonders whether she has a future with Marlon in light of recent revelations, so Laurel tries to set her mind at ease. Charity tries to seduce Frank, and Chas worries about how Aaron is coping in prison.
Thur 2 Mar 2017 (2)
Ronnie is arrested for stealing the digger, but the truth may not be as straightforward as Chrissie thinks. Charity is convinced she has seduced Frank away from Megan, but he has plans of his own. Laurel's wise words help Carly to make a decision about her relationship with Marlon, and Chas threatens the inmates who have been causing trouble for Aaron - but her interference may do more harm than good.
Fri 3 Mar 2017
Charity overhears Debbie criticising her to Megan, and feels guilty over letting Sarah down. Chas tries to snap her out of it by suggesting a visit to Prague, and offers to accompany her, while Diane is suspicious over the B&B's new guest, and recruits Pollard to find out who it is. Aaron gets in trouble when the other inmates find out who his father is, and Rishi invites Priya and Rakesh to return home
Mon 6 Mar 2017
A battered and bruised Aaron declines offers of help from his concerned cellmate and the prison chaplain - but a further beating induces a panic attack, leaving him unable to fight back. Victoria notices the strain being separated from his partner is having on Robert, Brenda is harangued by two boys, and Noah becomes smitten with Liv, but also notices how unhappy she is.
Tue 7 Mar 2017
Aaron asks his cellmate to get him some drugs, but this means doing business with Jason. Liv notices he has been using during a visit, and warns him that he could jeopardise his appeal. Chrissie turns to Belle as she tries to patch things up with Lachlan, while Rebecca tries to convince Lawrence of the truth about Ronnie, and Finn decides to go to Australia.
Wed 8 Mar 2017
Chrissie returns to the family home to collect her things before leaving the village forever. However, Rebecca is determined to get her father and sister talking again, and resorts to handcuffing them to each other. Vanessa challenges Pierce on his controlling behaviour, and Laurel unwittingly encourages Rhona to rush ahead with the wedding plans. Tracy asks David to model for the cover of her book, and Emma tries to make Finn stay.
Thur 9 Mar 2017 (1)
Vanessa shares her fears with Rhona about Pierce's controlling behaviour. The next day, Pierce reads a text from her on his fiancee's phone and does not like what he sees. Rebecca and Chrissie fear for Lawrence's future happiness, Jacob frantically searches for the missing lucky coin, and Jai feels miserable as everyone around him seems luckier in love than he is.
Thur 9 Mar 2017 (2)
Pierce confronts Vanessa and accuses her of interfering in his relationship with Rhona. The showdown only leaves her more determined to make Rhona see him for what he really is. Emma encourages David to get his test results as soon as possible for the sake of Jacob's peace of mind. Ronnie and Lawrence discuss their future, and Jai opens up to Moira when they visit Holly's grave together.
Fri 10 Mar 2017
Pierce tries to drive Vanessa away from Rhona by arranging for her to come across his sex tape, while Jai feels like a fraud while being interviewed by a journalist over Holly's death, an experience that leaves him battling temptation to relapse. Laurel decides to tell gabby and Arthur about Ashley and Maggie, and David plays a prank on Tracy that leaves her more convinced than ever that she is destined for literary success.
Mon 13 Mar 2017
Paddy is caught in the middle as Rhona and Vanessa continue to argue over the sex tape. Meanwhile, Rhona is pleased when Pierce says that he wants Leo to be best man at the wedding but is he being completely genuine? Laurel visits Ashley and is concerned to discover that he hasn't been eating. Gabby struggles with what is happening to her dad and decides to bunk off school with Liv. Rakesh reaches out to Jai as he struggles with his drug addiction. Lydia crushes Rishi’s hopes for another day while Faith moves in with Moira after arriving home from Prague.
Tue 14 Mar 2017
Laurel is left heartbroken when Ashley and Maggie don’t notice her at the care home while, back home, Liv and Gabby get drunk and Gabby takes Josh upstairs to Ashley and Laurel’s bedroom. When Robert and laurel arrive at the cottage, will Laurel catch Gabby in the act? Pierce is smug as he witnesses Vanessa telling Rhona that she won't be her maid of honour. Rhona defends Pierce when Vanessa snaps that he is a control freak. Zak tells Lisa that he wants them to raise Kyle together when he is named as his official guardian. Paddy hits back when Faith winds him up about his relationship status with Chas.
Wed 15 Mar 2017
Robert tells Rebecca that he is worried about Aaron as he was turned away from the prison after an incident. Meanwhile, Liv is expelled from school after standing up to Josh when he bullies Gabby. Laurel also defends Gabby when Bernice has a go. Faith takes control at the Woolpack after seeing Victoria and Marlon struggling to cope without Chas and Charity. Lisa tells Zak that things aren’t working out and she can’t see a way to fix things.
Thur 16 Mar 2017 (1)
Zak tries his best to romance Lisa but his attempts to impress her fall flat – especially when he takes her for a meal in the Woolpack where Faith is working. Doug has a go at Bob and Jimmy for not visiting Ashley so they tell Laurel that they will rally round while she has a holiday with the kids. Robert discovers the truth from Liv about Aaron’s drug use and confronts him about it in the visiting toom. Marlon is frustrated with Carly's messiness in the house.
Thur 16 Mar 2017 (2)
Robert hits the bottle after his visit to Aaron goes sour and, after trashing the room, he summons Rebecca round to the cottage and then tries to kiss her but she rejects him. What will he do next? Jimmy and Bob pay a visit to Ashley while Laurel worries about telling her husband that she is going away with the kids. Faith plays games with Rishi and Eric. Carly tries to tidy up the cottage. Relations start to thaw between Zak and Lisa when they have a mud fight.
Fri 17 Mar 2017
Chas is unimpressed to return to find the pub under Faith’s control. Meanwhile, she senses Robert’s guilt and is left furious with him. When she discovers that Aaron has been taking drugs, she is even more upset. Robert begs Rebecca not to tell Aaron about what happened between them. Carly steps in to help Bernice with a hen party she is hosting and ends up receiving a job offer ovewrsears. Zak and Lisa enjoy being back together.
Mon 20 Mar 2017
Harriet is heartbroken after a visit to Ashley in the care home reveals his deterioration, while Chas and Robert visit Aaron in prison when news comes through on his appeal.
Tue 21 Mar 2017
Faith makes preparations for her psychic readings, April is angry with Carly, and the men in the village plan to smuggle Ashley home to cheer up Sandy for his birthday.
Wed 22 Mar 2017
Carly says goodbye to Marlon and April, Faith raises money and Laurel arrives home early to find Ashley there celebrating Sandy's birthday, causing her concern.
Thur 23 Mar 2017 (1)
Emma goes to church to seek forgiveness for murdering James, Harriet catches Cain red-handed hiding a bag of stolen phones and it is the night of Faith's psychic event.
Thur 23 Mar 2017 (2)
Psychic night comes to an abrupt end when a hysterical Emma is ushered out by Pete and Ross, while Harriet threatens to call the police if Cain doesn't return the phones.
Fri 24 Mar 2017
Laurel is furious when she overhears a worried Doug talking to Diane about Ashley, while the police ask Harriet about the stolen goods. Marlon wonders why Bernice is acting awkwardly around him.
Mon 27 Mar 2017
Ashley is relieved to return to the care home, and Laurel enjoys a moment of delight when they dance together. Harriet realises how much pressure Cain is under when she sees him comforting Debbie, and Faith is determined to prove she is a good person.
Tue 28 Mar 2017
Harriet catches Cain with a bag of stolen goods, Debbie is saddened by the conflict between Faith and Chas, and Arthur falls ill, which means his family is not able to visit Ashley.
Wed 29 Mar 2017
Chas and Faith are pushed into having a heart to heart which seems to go well at first, but it seems their relationship may be permanently broken. Arthur lies to Laurel, claiming to feel well enough to visit Ashley - but he ends up being violently sick. Harriet is shocked when Cain offers her a cut of the profits from selling the stolen phones.
Thur 30 Mar 2017 (1)
Bob visits Ashley at the care home, and is there when he has a violent coughing fit and finds blood on his hands. Chas expresses her anger to Moira who initially tries to defend Faith. Jai meets a woman at a narcotics anonymous meeting who reminds him of Holly and inspires him to open up about his feelings over her death.
Thur 30 Mar 2017 (1)
Laurel learns that Ashley is ill, but is determined not to give up hope. Jai reaches out to Nell and tries to help her turn her life around. David is angry that Tracy has sent out a picture of him without his permission - but changes his mind when he finds out about the reaction she has got.
Fri 31 Mar 2017
Liv receives bad news about Sandra, who has been taken seriously ill while on holiday. Chas offers to accompany her on a trip overseas to visit her, and also has a confrontation with her own mother. Tracy decides to break up her writing partnership with Pearl.
Mon 3 Apr 2017
Laurel is hopeful that Ashley will recover but is soon left heartbroken when doctors deliver the terrible news that Ashley won’t discover. Laurel makes the decision to take Ashley home for his final days and worries about how to tell the kids that he hasn’t got long left. Cain can’t believe it when he sees Faith working on the farm but Moira encourages him to see things from her perspective and to try and rebuild his strained relationship with his mum. A guilty Vanessa tries to make amends with Rhona but is hurt to find that Carly is her maid of honour. Pierce spies an opportunity.
Tue 4 Apr 2017
Even though Paddy has advised Vanessa to call off her feud with Pierce for the sake of her friendship with Rhona, she later spots Pierce watching the video he said he deleted and decides to expose him. With Ashley home, Laurel tells Gabby that Ashley has only days left and she fears that she won’t get some time alone with her dad. Delighted with the apparent success of her first novel, Tracy starts work on a second.
Wed 5 Apr 2017
With Ashley back home and visitors coming and going, Gabby opens up about her fears and Bernice assures her that she will get to say a proper goodbye to her dad. Meanwhile, the Thomas family struggle with enormity of the situation. Vanessa makes a big mistake as she takes on Pierce again while Debbie is unsure about Faith’s plans for a surprise party for Aaron and Sarah.
Thur 6 Apr 2017 (1)
Robert is concerned that Rebecca will expose their secret to Aaron as the day of his release arrives. Elsewhere, Faith continues to prepare the surprise party but Debbie still has misgivings. Jai continues to help Nell but how will she react to his gestures? Rhona is emotional in the wake of Vanessa’s actions while pressure mounts at the Thomas household.
Thur 6 Apr 2017 (2)
Aaron is overwhelmed at the party and needs to head outside where he finds himself suffering an anxiety attack as Robert tries to help him. Later, Robert is worried to see Rebecca talking to Aaron – will she reveal everything?Rakesh has some words of warning for Jai over Nell while Pierce is smug as Vanessa despairs. The end of Ashley's journey is nigh.
Fri 7 Apr 2017
Life for the Thomas family changes forever as Laurel spends a final, touching moment with her beloved husband before Ashley passes away in deeply emotional scenes. Jai’s concern over Nell reaches new heights while Robert continues to be unnerved by Rebecca but what is she up to?
Mon 10 Apr 2017
Victoria feels unwell, and begins to hope she might be pregnant. She seeks advice, but in the process, she accidentally gives away someone else's secret. Gabby struggles to cope with her father's death and lashes out, while Robert feels under pressure from Ross.
Tue 11 Apr 2017
Adam finds Victoria's pregnancy test and jumps to conclusions, immediately telling Moira that he is going to be a father. Bernice feels that she is responsible for Gabby's misery at not getting to say goodbye to her father properly, and Rebecca receives news that leaves her reeling.
Wed 12 Apr 2017
Faith goes on a date with Rishi that seems to be going well when they go back to the farm together. However, he leaves hastily after she tells him about her double mastectomy, leaving her feeling rejected. Ross sees he has an opportunity to blackmail Robert, while Adam comes up with an idea.
Thur 13 Apr 2017 (1)
Gabby refuses to forgive Bernice for preventing her from saying goodbye to her father. Robert realises he must act quickly, and suggests to Aaron that they go on a trip to visit Liv. An emotional Faith tries to prove her suspicions over Rishi's reasons for running out on her.
Thur 13 Apr 2017 (2)
Harriet feels guilty for making mistakes during Ashley's funeral. She receives some moral support from Cain, who visits the church with some brandy, but may have an ulterior motive for helping her. Laurel goes home for some much-needed rest, and Sarah worries about Faith.
Fri 14 Apr 2017
Harriet is suspicious of Cain's motives for comforting her - and is soon proved right when she catches him using the church to conceal stolen goods. Bernice comes up with a plan to put things right, and Adam and Victoria receive some news.
Mon 17 Apr 2017
Pierce suggests to Rhona that she consider taking a job in Scotland. Ross refuses Rebecca's help. And Cain is furious after spending a night behind bars.