Season 24

It is Sarah's first day at work. She is worried about leaving Victoria with Jan. The atmosphere at Hawkins Cottage is strained. Angharad is worried about the trouble at the barn dance with the Dingles. Kathy still won't get out of bed. Kim is trying to organise a honeymoon for herself and Frank.

Luke discovers that there's a price to pay for his behaviour at the Barn Dance.

Betty tells Rachel what Chris has been up to and Caroline has some unwelcome news for Turner.

Ned tells Linda to pull her weight around the house. Jan promises to have a word with Ned about Linda's job. Chris and Rachel make up. He tells her that just because he went to see Kathy it doesn't mean that he cares about her. Rachel doesn't believe him and says that Kathy is a "professional victim" and that everyone in the village will rally round her.

Sarah puts Jack on the spot, while Caroline has designs on Nick's love life.

Alan begins to make plans for the Woolpack while Frank has revenge on Eric Pollard. Kathy has a date with Dave and Angharad reaches the end of her tether.

Pollard discovers the worm has turned. Angharad and Bernard make a momentous decision.

Frank tells Kim that he thinks he will be fit enough to take over the running of the business after their honeymoon in Hawaii. Kim does not look pleased with this announcement. Betty prepares to face the police. Angharad tells Bernard that she is looking forward to moving away and that she thinks that Luke should stay in Emmerdale to finish his exams.

Nick plucks up the courage to make a date. Seth and Betty face a day of reckoning with the police. Kim is horrified by Frank's plans for Chris.

A despondent Betty faces life alone, Frank and Kim leave for an exotic honeymoon and Turner is dismayed to meet his new colleagues at the Woolpack.

Betty hears unwelcome news. Turner hosts the last night in the Woolpack.

A new couple move into the Woolpack, and Nick's night is rudely interrupted.

Chris sabotages Kim's business. And Jessica hopes for a romantic Valentine's Day.

Seth and Vic are brewing up trouble in the woods, while the McAllisters say goodbye to the village. Chris lays down the law to Rachel, and Emma makes an unexpected offer to Zoe.

It is the grand reopening of The Woolpack. Viv tries to encourage Betty to go. Frank and Kim arrive home. Zoe tells them that Emma has been staying while they were away. Alan is flapping around trying to organise everything. Britt gives Rachel and Jan their uniforms to wear for the evening - yellow T-shirts and blue caps. Jan is not impressed.

Bernadette leaves Dave in a hurry. Kim insists on attending Frank's meeting with Chris. Seth has finally agreed to move into Betty's cottage and she is busy making plans for redecorating. He is more interested in his breakfast. Alan tells Terry that he is pleased with the takings from the opening. Britt is more concerned with the fact that Terry was chasing Tina.

Kim is feeling left out now that Frank has taken over running the business. Zoe is worrying about Emma's ultimatum. Kim arranges to meet Sir Thomas Weir. Frank tells Seth that he is pleased to have him back as gamekeeper. He asks Seth's advice about Dave and Seth gives him a glowing report.

Nick and Paula set off with the children for a day at the seaside. Frank and Dave move furniture into their new office - annoying Kim. Alan looks over the Dingles list of food requirements for their evening in The Woolpack - fried brains are on the menu much to Britt's disgust

Nick, Paula and the children are still stranded on the rocks at Whitby as the temperature drops. Suddenly, Nick spots the lights of a helicopter and realises that they are going to be rescued by the coastguard. Alan presents the Dingles with their drinks bill at closing time.

Jack tries to apologise to Sarah for accusing her of having an affair. She doesn't want to listen to him. Luke is rushing round at school and bumps straight into Tina who touches his face suggestively and walks off. Chris moves back into Mill Cottage. Robert looks very lonely and sad at school.

Jack is frantically searching for Robert in Andrew's garden. When he can't find him he tells Sarah to phone the police. Biff arrives at The Woolpack and tells Terry that he knows all about Seth's whisky. He laughs when Terry tells him that even Alan has been conned.

The search continues for Robert in daylight. Jan urges Sarah to go back to the farm. Frank and Dave discuss Robert at Home Farm. They wonder if he is being held by someone. Frank tells Dave to get the workmen from the holiday village to down tools and join in the search

WPC Lunn tries to comfort Sarah as she anxiously waits for news. Jack is still convinced that Sarah has been having an affair and Ned tries to calm him down. Tina wakes up after her night with Luke, but disappoints him by saying that she has to get ready for school.

Jack and Sarah find themselves victims of a ransom demand. Chris has a proposal for Rachel.

Robert wakes up in the barn to find that a glass of milk has been left out for him. Both Jack and Sarah look terrible as neither of them can sleep. At an unknown house, Robert walks in as the man who was in the barn with Robert, Simpson, is shaving.

Tina gloats over Jessica in the morning. Jessica cannot believe that Luke has got involved with her. Robert is looking after a lamb for Simpson. He won't tell Simpson where he learnt how to handle animals.

Jack turns up at the police station to make a statement. He comes face to face with the Dingles and D.I. Farrar has to stop him from attacking Sam. Terry tries apologising to Britt for getting involved with the whisky scam, but she is not in the mood to listen.

Robert helps Derek repair a wall. He tells him that his parents won't be missing him because they've got Victoria. Terry is fed up of Britt ordering him around and decides to speak to Alan. Before he has the chance, Alan tells him to keep away or he'll be evicted. Vic has a black eye and Viv tells him that she wants the whisky still smashing up.

The postman delivers birthday cards for Robert and a parcel from Annie and Joe in Alicante. Biff has to wash his clothes after having beer poured all over him. Jack tells Sarah that Joe has still not told Annie about Robert's disappearance. He is losing hope of seeing his son alive and does not think that the reconstruction will help

Biff tries to keep his romantic options open. Betty finds herself without a job.

Robert asks Jack about his mum. He wants to know if Jack rowed with her as much as he does with Sarah. Jack tries to reassure Robert that things are going to be different from now on. Chris and Frank discuss working out a divorce settlement for him and Kathy.

Ned passes on the information that Robert told Donna to Jack. He thinks that Robert is probably making it up. Jessica mentions to Biff that Tina has been saying that he is only going out with her because he feels sorry for her. He reassures Jessica that he loves her. Chris and Kathy talk about her demands, but end up rowing.

Robert is sad as he stares out of the farmhouse window. He is worrying about Derek. Sarah promises that she will speak to Jack about the situation. She asks Robert for a cuddle. Tina and Jessica clash again. Jessica is fed up with Tina treating her home like a hotel.

Zoe and Emma recover from the previous night's shock with a party.

Luke has grave concerns about Tina; Roy and Scott are caught red handed.

Biff offers to help Luke, Turner has lunch with an old friend, and Vic and Terry put their heads together.

There's an unwelcome visitor at the farm, Kathy has a business idea and, at the McAllisters, an intruder terrifies Jessica.

Jessica gives Biff a hard time as he fixes the front door. She is upset because no one is taking Butch's threat seriously. She is convinced that he is going to come back and attack her again. Zak offers to go and see Tina, but Nellie is still refusing to acknowledge that she has a daughter.

Dave and Kathy's relationship reaches new heights, while Zak Dingle swallows his pride to speak to his daughter.

Roy Glover has a hot date; Pollard gets his come-uppance; Britt makes a discovery; and Luke has an important question for Tina.

Tina is showing off her engagement ring. Jessica is shocked and upset to hear of the imminent wedding. Chris and Kathy are both being civil to each other now that the settlement has been agreed. She is looking for a flat, but reassures Chris that she will not be moving in with Dave.

Zoe opens her new surgery, and Vic's lecture on car maintenance proves to be a wash-out.

Zoe is jealous of Emma's old flames, Kim confronts Kathy over the divorce offer and Tina sets up Butch on a date that ends in tears.

Linda is asked out by a handsome stranger, Biff and Luke fall out over Tina, and Kathy reaches the end of her tether with Kim.

The Dingles plan a council of war; Britt is shocked by a visitor to the Woolpack, and there's devastating news for the Sugden family.

Betty takes in a lodger, while Britt's behaviour is a mystery to Terry. Kathy finds herself the bearer of bad news and there's a dramatic rush to the hospital for Rachel.

The village comes to terms with its grief, while there is a new arrival for the Tates. Jan Glover has a visitor and Rachel makes an emotional decision.

Luke is distracted on an important day, while Biff is on the move again. Amos is unimpressed by the new Woolpack.

The village pays its respects to Joe Sugden, Biff has a housing crisis, while Dave has something important to say to Kathy.

Britt reaches the end of the line, while Luke and Tina make preparations for their future.

Zak Dingle has a business brainwave; Turner's place is disturbed when there's a party in his caravan, and Terry learns the awful truth about Britt's father.

Sparks fly as Linda learns Danny's true identity; Tina is up to no good with Eric; and Annie reveals her concerns for Amos.

Terry proposes a fresh start for Britt, while Frank finally oversteps the mark with Chris and Rachel.

There's a nasty surprise for Biff at the Woolpack. Linda goes for dinner at Weir Hall. Kathy discovers that she has an expensive problem on her hands.

The Dingles try their luck at pest control. Biff and Luke settle their differences. And a passionate encounter sends Dave Glover reeling.

The prodigal Dingle returns to the family. Terry, Vic and Pollard set off for France. Dave finds himself unable to resist temptation.

The Dingles celebrate as Sam is released from prison, while Dave is in a compromising position.

The Dingles celebrate as Sam is released from prison, while Dave is in a compromising position.

Luke and Tina face an uncertain future, while Dave decides that his double life has to stop.

Vic's criminal past catches up with him. Sam Dingle begins his community service. Terry and Britt consider their future.

Sam begins to repay his debt to society, Kim asserts her authority, and Luke faces up to his future.

The village grieves for a wasted life, Kathy's big day is under a cloud while Luke faces his future.

Sam Dingle attempts a spot of DIY, while Pollard has a dinner date.

Jan loses her temper at the Woolpack while Britt and Terry argue over their future. Tina begins to have regrets about Luke.

Gerald has an invitation for Britt, while Pollard thinks he's being watched.

A special one-hour episode to celebrate Emmerdale's 2000th episode. There's a confrontation at Luke's inquest as Tina reveals the truth; Frank Tate is on a collision course with Dave and Kim; and a celebration turns to tragedy when Zoe is brutally attacked.

Britt has bad news for Turner, while Frank avenges the attack on his daughter.

Sam and Butch begin work for Pollard; Jan reaches the end of her tether with Turner; and Linda's world falls apart when she learns the truth about Daniel Weir.

Sam and Butch's house clearance backfires and there's a shock in store for Britt at the Woolpack.

The village outing to France runs into trouble. Roy and Kelly hit the road.

Vic sets off on a mercy mission and Zoe is furious to learn about Frank's attack.

Sam and Butch cause mayhem with a clock; Pollard suffers police harassment. Romance blossoms for Linda.

Zoe is confronted by an enemy, and there's bad news for Eric Pollard.

Biff finds that three's a crowd. The village confronts Zoe's attacker. Kim's night ends in disappointment.

It's the end of an era for Kathy, Kim has an ultimatum for Dave, and Terry has a passionate encounter.

Romance is in the air for Zak and Nellie. Chris objects to Rachel's new job.

Linda's worst nightmare is about to come true. Kathy discovers the awful truth about Dave.

Frank offers Ned Glover the chance of a lifetime. Tina's latest move causes a scandal for the village.

Betty takes a stand over Terry's lodger, while Linda takes drastic action to solve her problem.

The Glovers discover Linda's secret. Ned confronts Danny, while Kathy has an ultimatum for Dave.

The Dingles hold a protest meeting, Linda confesses all to Biff, while Jack sees red when he discovers Ned's ambitions.

The village mobilises to support the Dingles. Jack has to eat his words.

It's the day of reckoning for Terry. Tina's romantic dreams are shattered.

The Dingles prepare to fight against the world.

Tensions rise at the homestead as the Dingles make their last stand and Butch has unpleasant dealings with the police.

Kim investigates sabotage at Home Farm. Rachel and Chris stick to their guns.

The Dingles settle into their new home, and Kim has a proposition for Frank.

The Dingles outstay their welcome and Dave reaches the end of his tether.

Terry prepares for a romantic night out, while Kathy tells Dave her true feelings.

Nick feels there's no way out. Frank and Kim's night out is interrupted by Nick's drunken behaviour.

Turner plucks up the courage to go on a peace mission. Nick pushes Kim too far.

It's a tense day for the Bates family as Nick's life hangs in the balance.

The Dingles stun the village with their plan to turn home improvements to profit. Nick is surprised by an unwelcome visitor in hospital, while Dave finds his judgement going when it comes to Kim.

Roy, Scott and Kelly plan an evening their parents won't like. Rachel has a decision to make.

Rachel and Chris make secret plans for the future. Dave is thrown into confusion, and the village extends a welcome to some weary travellers.

The Dingles entertain their first bed and breakfast guests. Nick leaves hospital and receives some unexpected visitors.

While the Dingles receive bad news about their refurbishments, there's better news for Dave. And as Viv and Terry take the dance floor by storm, a different storm awaits Linda.

Rachel and Chris's marriage has unforeseen consequences. Linda causes her parents further dismay.

Frank overhears Dave sharing a secret with Biff. Chris and Rachel worry when news of their marriage spreads.

There's little comfort for Frank and even less for Chris and Rachel.

Frank has a turn for the worse, and Dave gets his overdue come-uppance. Linda has plans for her and Biff's domestic future.

Frank is fighting for his life. It's the final straw for Kathy as she hears the awful truth.

A one-hour episode. Terry confronts the ghost of his Christmas past, and there's a clash of the titans as the Woolpack takes on the Malt Shovel. A practical joke turns into a nightmare for Butch and Sam, and Frank risks his life to exact revenge on Kim. (Note: This episode was billed in the magazine as 'Christmas in Emmerdale').

Kim takes control as Frank fights for his life.