Emmerdale (Season 55)

Thur 1 Jan 2026 (Episode 1)

Writer: Chris Gill

Air date: 2026-01-01

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: There is a sinister start to the new year, while a happy surprise has a dangerous undercurrent and Ray hopes his dream can come true.

Fri 2 Jan 2026 (Episode 2)

Writer: Adam Sales

Air date: 2026-01-02

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: There is a fight to the death, while a secret explodes and the truth is delivered.

Mon 5 Jan 2026 (I) (Episode 3)

Writer: Adam Sales

Air date: 2026-01-05

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: A beautiful day quickly turns ominous, a lifeless body is dragged away by an unseen assailant, and vehicles speed frantically into the night. The crossover continues on Coronation Street S67E4 Corriedale, Monday 5th January 2026 (II).

Corriedale, Mon 5 Jan 2026 (II) (Episode 4)

Air date: 2026-01-05

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: Two worlds collide as the residents of Emmerdale and Weatherfield are brought together by a catastrophic and life-changing encounter. The crossover starts on Coronation Street S67E3 Monday, 5th January 2026 (I).

Tue 6 Jan 2026 (Episode 5)

Writer: Liam Johnson

Air date: 2026-01-06

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: There is complete carnage after the previous night's catastrophic events, with the local hospital busy and the revelations keep coming over what happened and why.

Wed 7 Jan 2026 (Episode 6)

Writer: Kirsty Halton

Air date: 2026-01-07

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: A deal is struck and a mission given, April stands her ground, and Sarah has questions.

Thur 8 Jan 2026 (Episode 7)

Writer: Paul Roundell

Air date: 2026-01-08

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: A betrayal unfolds, Paddy gets bad news, and Moira is left in utter shock.

Fri 9 Jan 2026 (Episode 8)

Writer: Sarah Bagshaw

Air date: 2026-01-09

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Someone has to think on their feet, Paddy's news gets worse, and a body lies undiscovered.

Mon 12 Jan 2026 (Episode 9)

Writer: Tony Hammond

Air date: 2026-01-12

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: A convoy of police vehicles head into the village and the officers want answers, while Ray's body is found.

Wed 14 Jan 2026 (Episode 10)

Writer: Tony Hammond

Air date: 2026-01-14

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Evidence is found and an arrest is made, while Laurel is struggling and the search for Bear continues.

Thur 15 Jan 2026 (Episode 11)

Writer: Ben Tagoe

Air date: 2026-01-15

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Paddy is feeling desperately sad, while Jai is left worried and Joe is behaving furtively.

Fri 16 Jan 2026 (Episode 12)

Writer: Bill Taylor

Air date: 2026-01-16

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: It is clear that many people are keeping secrets, while Jai is the subject of conversation and April is consoled by her family.

Mon 19 Jan 2026 - Laurel (Episode 13)

Air date: 2026-01-19

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: The first of three episodes offering different perspectives on the dramatic events that led to Ray's death, with each one focusing on a different suspect, beginning with Laurel. As Ray stands over his mother's dead body, Laurel is left reeling by the truth about him and rushes home, refusing to listen to the man she once loved and the monster he has been revealed to be.

Tue 20 Jan 2026 - Rhona (Episode 14)

Writer: Isobel Cameron

Air date: 2026-01-20

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: The next episode focusing on the suspects in Ray's murder features a compilation of scenes reflecting Rhona's journey over the past two weeks. It shows her in despair over April's disappearance, while Marlon continues to spiral and she is home alone when a shadowy figure looms behind her.

Wed 21 Jan 2026 - Marlon (Episode 15)

Writer: Lesley Clare O'Neill

Air date: 2026-01-21

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: The next episode focusing on the suspects in Ray's murder features a compilation of scenes reflecting Marlon's journey over the past two weeks. A despairing Marlon is convinced that Ray has April and is determined to get answers. Armed with a knife and murderous intent, he sets out to find him.

Thur 22 Jan 2026 (Episode 16)

Writer: Adam Sales

Air date: 2026-01-22

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Ray prepares to dispose of the body and is left utterly broken, but his despair does not stop him from threatening Eve to ensure Paddy's silence.

Fri 23 Jan 2026 (Episode 17)

Writer: Dawn Harrison

Air date: 2026-01-23

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: In the shocking aftermath of Ray's death, the corpse has to be moved, but a slip-up means the body is driven away by an oblivious Jai.

Mon 26 Jan 2026 (Episode 18)

Writer: Linton Chiswick

Air date: 2026-01-26

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Paddy receives news that gives him some hope, while Victoria is struggling and Arthur is hiding something.

Tue 27 Jan 2026 (Episode 19)

Writer: Linton Chiswick

Air date: 2026-01-27

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Rhona has a surprise visitor, while Kim and Joe are floored and April shatters Arthur's illusions.

Wed 28 Jan 2026 (Episode 20)

Writer: Chris Gill

Air date: 2026-01-28

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Joe is utterly overwhelmed, while Kim remains defiant and the police are called.

Thur 29 Jan 2026 (Episode 21)

Writer: Peter Kerry

Air date: 2026-01-29

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Marlon is stunned, while Ruby is shocked and Dawn makes a suggestion.

Fri 30 Jan 2026 (Episode 22)

Writer: Jo Summerscales

Air date: 2026-01-30

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Rhona makes a heartfelt plea, while Kim is angry and Joe is frustrated.

Mon 2 Feb 2026 (Episode 23)

Writer: Andrew Kirk

Air date: 2026-02-02

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Moira and Cain are arrested, while Caleb reveals some devastating information and Ruby is overwhelmed with guilt.

Wed 4 Feb 2026 (Episode 24)

Writer: Liam Johnson

Air date: 2026-02-04

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Cain is feeling nervous and is consumed by intrusive thoughts, while Moira makes a call.

Fri 6 Feb 2026 (Episode 25)

Writer: Jo Maris

Air date: 2026-02-06

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Paddy tries to control the situation, while Cain visits Moira, and Gabby and Lydia are shocked.

Mon 9 Feb 2026 (Episode 26)

Writer: Jo Maris

Air date: 2026-02-09

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Dylan confesses to April, while Victoria is overcome with guilt and Joe puts pressure on Robert.

Tue 10 Feb 2026 (Episode 27)

Writer: Jane Pearson

Air date: 2026-02-10

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Joe threatens Victoria, while April makes a suggestion and Sarah supports Cain.

Wed 11 Feb 2026 (Episode 28)

Writer: Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Air date: 2026-02-11

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Joe delivers an ultimatum, while Victoria visits Moira in prison and April tries to appeal to Bear.

Thur 12 Feb 2026 (Episode 29)

Writer: Karin Young

Air date: 2026-02-12

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Victoria is left mortified, while Cain warns Joe to stay away and Paddy tries to coach Bear.

Fri 13 Feb 2026 (Episode 30)

Writer: Tony Higgins

Air date: 2026-02-13

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Bear suffers from severe guilt, while Dylan is distressed and April struggles.

Mon 16 Feb 2026 (Episode 31)

Writer: Caroline Mitchell

Air date: 2026-02-16

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Bear confesses, while Cain has a bit of hope and Laurel is feeling guilty

Tue 17 Feb 2026 (Episode 32)

Writer: Tony Hammond

Air date: 2026-02-17

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Paddy is feeling stressed, while Laurel makes a decision and Cain is short-tempered.

Wed 18 Feb 2026 (Episode 33)

Writer: Lesley Clare O'Neill

Air date: 2026-02-18

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Ruby confesses to Cain, while Bear is changed and Dawn has an announcement.

Thur 19 Feb 2026 (Episode 34)

Writer: Bill Taylor

Air date: 2026-02-19

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Sarah urges Cain to listen to reason, while Bear is determined and Joe encourages Graham.

Fri 20 Feb 2026 (Episode 35)

Writer: Paul Roundell

Air date: 2026-02-20

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Marlon is furious, while Paddy is determined to help his dad and Kammy and Ross play Cupid.

Mon 23 Feb 2026 (Episode 36)

Writer: Chris Gill

Air date: 2026-02-23

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Joe wants to seek revenge on Cain, while Aaron reaches out to Bear, and Ross reckons he has a foolproof plan.

Tue 24 Feb 2026 (Episode 37)

Writer: Chris Gill

Air date: 2026-02-24

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Kim persuades Joe to test Graham's loyalty, while a farm emergency worries Cain.

Wed 25 Feb 2026 (Episode 38)

Writer: Isobel Cameron

Air date: 2026-02-25

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Ray's funeral causes concerns, while Vinny is worried about his love life and Kim orders Graham to leave.

Thur 26 Feb 2026 (Episode 39)

Writer: Ben Tagoe

Air date: 2026-02-26

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Bear goes into a downward spiral due to his grief, while Arthur pushes Laurel too far.

Fri 27 Feb 2026 (Episode 40)

Writer: Kirsty Halton

Air date: 2026-02-27

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: There is a warning at work for Jacob, while Bear is in need of some help and Arthur is panicked.

Mon 2 Mar 2026 (Episode 41)

Writer: Kirsty Halton

Air date: 2026-03-02

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Bear finds himself getting into further trouble, while Cain feels he is at the end of his tether and Arthur is fearful.

Tue 3 Mar 2026 (Episode 42)

Writer: Andrew Kirk

Air date: 2026-03-03

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Sarah betrays Jacob's trust, while Jai and Kerry enjoy working together and the truth about Laurel's fall might finally be revealed.

Wed 4 Mar 2026 (Episode 43)

Writer: Jo Summerscales

Air date: 2026-03-04

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Sarah accuses Cain of being a coward, while Gabby has her suspicions raised and Kerry taunts Jai in public.

Thu 5 Mar 2026 (Episode 44)

Writer: Liam Johnson

Air date: 2026-03-05

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Cain comes under severe pressure, while Graham advises him to sell up. There is a near miss for Jai and Kerry.

Mon 9 Mar 2026 (Episode 45)

Air date: 2026-03-09

Runtime: 22 min

Tues 10 Mar 2026 (Episode 46)

Air date: 2026-03-10

Runtime: 22 min

Wed 11 Mar 2026 (Episode 47)

Air date: 2026-03-11

Runtime: 22 min

Thu 12 Mar 2026 (Episode 48)

Air date: 2026-03-12

Runtime: 22 min

Fri 13 Mar 2026 (Episode 49)

Air date: 2026-03-13

Runtime: 22 min