Hollyoaks (Season 12)

January 2, 2006 (Episode 1)

Air date: 2006-01-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Mel suffers the morning after from hell.

Laying It On With A Towel (Episode 2)

Air date: 2006-01-03

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Sarah keeps a few things close to her chest.

Justin Shorts (Episode 3)

Air date: 2006-01-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: There's a familiar face back at Hollyoaks Comprehensive.

Club Class (Episode 4)

Air date: 2006-01-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Mandy checks up on Max and OB's progress.

The Write Stuff (Episode 5)

Air date: 2006-01-06

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Cameron opts for an unusual style of wallpaper.

Fancy That (Episode 6)

Air date: 2006-01-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Max takes a crash course in how to handle a woman.

Eye Tunes (Episode 7)

Air date: 2006-01-10

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Cameron reaches breaking point.

Sophie So Good (Episode 8)

Air date: 2006-01-11

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: It's crunch time for Sam.

Kid About It (Episode 9)

Air date: 2006-01-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Max is desperate to keep Tom's mouth shut.

New Deal (Episode 10)

Air date: 2006-01-13

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Justin wangles himself a job.

Flak 'n' Becca (Episode 11)

Air date: 2006-01-16

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Justin gets his ears chewed off.

Crunch Time (Episode 12)

Air date: 2006-01-17

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: OB finds Max's behaviour hard to digest.

Points of View (Episode 13)

Air date: 2006-01-18

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Steph demands Cameron be given the right to reply.

Fit To Drop (Episode 14)

Air date: 2006-01-19

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Max is thrust into a lycra-bound limelight.

Aisle of Plenty (Episode 15)

Air date: 2006-01-20

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: There's plenty of holy disorder at the baptismal font.

Making a Mark (Episode 16)

Air date: 2006-01-23

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jessica receives an unwelcome visitor from the past.

Compost-Mentis (Episode 17)

Air date: 2006-01-24

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jake dispenses more potting shed pearls of wisdom.

Gill Death Do Us Part (Episode 18)

Air date: 2006-01-25

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dannii bumps into Sam in the gym and tells him he's the only one who understands what she's had to go through - which makes him feel guiltier than ever. Gilly is dumbfounded to learn Mark has enrolled at the college, while Craig and Darlene spend the whole day together having fun.

Farewell To Qualms (Episode 19)

Air date: 2006-01-26

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Becca tries to encourage Justin to continue with his education, and Russ pleads with Dannii not to leave him, even suggesting they could run away together. Mel and Sophie work out at Body Boost and discuss their relationships with men, while Gilly faces the ordeal of his first philosophy class.

Love Lessons (Episode 20)

Air date: 2006-01-27

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Becca gives Justin a bit of special out-of-hours tuition.

Below Pa (Episode 21)

Air date: 2006-01-30

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: OB escorts Mel home after a drunken night out. When she invites him inside, she doesn't get the response she hoped for and slams the door in his face. Sarah receives a surprise deputation from her father.

Jake-ing the Mickey (Episode 22)

Air date: 2006-01-31

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jake is excited at the prospect of trying for a baby but Becca is reluctant to make hay with her other half.

Mike Flex (Episode 23)

Air date: 2006-02-01

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The Barnes family reel from some revelations.

Gone for a Burton (Episode 24)

Air date: 2006-02-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Nancy and Nicole try to wind up Justin but he's got something else on his mind. Liz calls time on her family's presence in Hollyoaks but Darlene insists she'll be staying. Mandy meets up with Clare and Louise at the gym and struggles to keep up with them.

Top of the Mops (Episode 25)

Air date: 2006-02-03

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Hollyoaks Comprehensive cleaning staff gain a couple of new recruits, who prepare for Operation: Fit List.

Toddler Truce (Episode 26)

Air date: 2006-02-06

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Becca has to contend with yet more fatherly overtures, while Frankie reveals she knows the couple are trying for a baby. Mandy wins a luxury break but can she remember what happened to Thelma and Louise? Amy's dad quits his job.

I'm Alright, Jack (Episode 27)

Air date: 2006-02-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Darlene looks for a new home whilst Liz plans for the future. Gilly starts his new job as a janitor at Hollyoaks Comprehensive.

Gill on the Floss (Episode 28)

Air date: 2006-02-08

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jessica makes a pact with her orange suitor.

Darren's Day (Episode 29)

Air date: 2006-02-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Justin corners Becca, desperate to find out her true feelings. Mandy talks to Jake in an effort to confirm her suspicions about the pair. Russ and Sam are called back to the police station and fear their past could be about to catch up with them. Darren encourages Craig to stand up for himself.

Out of the Blue (Episode 30)

Air date: 2006-02-10

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Tony gets Mandy a truly surprising anniversary present. Sam calls at the Taylor-Burton house, desperate to confess everything to Sophie, but finds it hard to risk losing the woman he loves. Amy goes to the park with her friend Michaela, while Nicole receives a shocking blast from the past.

Away Days (Episode 31)

Air date: 2006-02-13

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Nicole is surprised when she runs into Andy who later suggests they should get away from it all. Nicole agrees, unaware of Andy's evil plan. Mandy attempts to gets ready for her girlie holiday but everything seems to be going wrong.

The Right Steph (Episode 32)

Air date: 2006-02-14

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Craig forgets it's Valentine's Day and has to make it up to Darlene. Steph and Cameron enjoy a Valentine's lunch at Il Gnosh. Josh and Fletch can't believe they made it on the Fit List.

Bare Facts (Episode 33)

Air date: 2006-02-15

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Becca struggles with her feelings for Justin. Rhys is alarmed when he finds out Gilly is posing nude in his life class again. Fletch doesn't share Josh's confidence about the fit parade - they're going to need muscles but where are they going to get them from for tomorrow?

Triumph of the Gill (Episode 34)

Air date: 2006-02-16

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jake prepares a romantic meal but Becca thinks he's only after one thing. Gilly is ecstatic when he finds out he's won tickets to the Manchester derby. Tony is bombarded with phone calls from Il Gnosh as he tries to relax at home. Meanwhile, Josh and Fletch continue with their plans to get fit quick.

Brief Encounters (Episode 35)

Air date: 2006-02-17

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Becca enjoys spending all morning with Justin but it doesn't last. Louise is surprised by the arrival of Sean, who she hasn't spoken to in two years. Jack doesn't think the lads are pulling their weight in Frankie's absence.

Sean's Show (Episode 36)

Air date: 2006-02-20

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: At the Osbornes', Darlene is still ruling the roost to Darren's dismay. Sean makes an appearance at the college to see Louise despite her not wanting to see him again - can he charm his way back? Sophie wants to know what's bothering Mel whilst OB is guilt-ridden over leaving Mel when she needed him the most. Michaela encourages Amy to go after Ste but is clueless on how to go about it. Despite Amy's inexperience, Michaela promises Ste will teach her everything she needs to know.

Amy-abiliity (Episode 37)

Air date: 2006-02-21

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Tony and Dominic fight for the Pit Stop and the Pharmacy at the auction. Craig informs Jack that if Darlene leaves then he will follow suit. Darren sets out to change Craig's mind and point out Darlene's flaws. Louise finds it difficult but manages to put Sean in his place. Meanwhile, Amy goes on her first date with Ste - will she get to first base?

The Daz Challenge (Episode 38)

Air date: 2006-02-22

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Craig ignores Jack over his treatment of Darlene. Sean makes another appearance and Louise finds it difficult to keep her composure. Jessica panics over her Dear John letter and decides the only way out of this is to intercept Mark's post. Michaela lays the peer pressure on Amy so that Ste can take things further.

Owen, Some Answers (Episode 39)

Air date: 2006-02-23

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Liz decides to cut Darlene loose, leaving her to fend for herself. Russ and Nicole desperately want to tell their parents the truth but Sam insists that he'll do it... eventually. Carrie doesn't believe Sam was involved in the rapes. Jessica can't seem to locate the whereabouts of her letter to Mark - where could it be? Steph catches Cameron playing air guitar and wonders what happened to his rock star ambitions.

Window, 'Lene? (Episode 40)

Air date: 2006-02-24

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: At the Owens', Nicole reveals Sam is a rapist but will his family turn him in if he won't? Craig shows no gratitude to Darren for bedding Darlene in his quest to reveal what a nasty piece of work she is. The thought of Jessica and Mark breaks Gilly's heart.

Playground Love (Episode 41)

Air date: 2006-02-27

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Rob attempts to help Sam run away to Estonia but Nicole and Carrie catch him on his way out. Sam begs to see Sophie one last time and to Nicole's dismay, Carrie agrees. Darren is confused as to why Craig isn't grateful for his selfless act of sleeping with Darlene. Craig has something up his sleeve and sets up a webcam in the flat. Rhys settles down for a relaxing day only for a distraught Sarah to turn up at his door. Jessica still worries about her missing letter to Mark.

3's a Crowd (Episode 42)

Air date: 2006-02-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: How will Sam tell the truth about him and Andy when he visits Sophie? With there being reports of thefts in halls, Olivia still hasn't found her missing MP3 player. Craig plots against Darren who is busy getting ready for his date. Sarah prefers to spend time with Nancy but is distracted by her mum instead.

Operation Good Guys (Episode 43)

Air date: 2006-03-01

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Sam prepares to run away with Sophie but his family catch on. Darren forgives Craig for what happened the day before thinking that's the end of it only for Craig to broadcast his webcam footage to the bar, revealing Darren's thoughts on the Welsh, women and students. Sarah trains at the pool again and her spirits are lifted when Rhys shows up which doesn't go unnoticed by her mum.

Gilly Comes Out (Episode 44)

Air date: 2006-03-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Unamused by Craig's revenge, Darren pushes Craig over the limit and is left to regret it. Things are awkward between Amy and Ste since she rejected his advances. Gilly maintains his double life as janitor/student but Louise is on to him as he tries to get to his seminar. The Owen family struggle to come to terms with the fact that Sam is a rapist and the last thing they need is a phone call from the police...

Chasing Amy (Episode 45)

Air date: 2006-03-03

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jessica turns to Mark after being turned down by Gilly. However, Olivia hands Mark the missing letter that Jessica has been trying to track down. Tony keeps an eye on the builders as he tries to find out the plans for the Pitstop and the Pharmacy. His plan to get more information falls flat and he's left a laughing stock. Frankie returns home to find Craig and Darren squaring up to each other. Amy plays down her meeting with Ste but really she is nervous about it.

Ste's The Moment (Episode 46)

Air date: 2006-03-06

Runtime: 30 min

Hell For Leather (Episode 47)

Air date: 2006-03-07

Runtime: 30 min

Big Mistake (Episode 48)

Air date: 2006-03-08

Runtime: 30 min

Rhys Nose Nothin (Episode 49)

Air date: 2006-03-09

Runtime: 30 min

Mark-ed Man (Episode 50)

Air date: 2006-03-10

Runtime: 30 min

Sister Act (Episode 51)

Air date: 2006-03-13

Runtime: 30 min

Brass In Their Eyes (Episode 52)

Air date: 2006-03-14

Runtime: 30 min

Fight of Fancy (Episode 53)

Air date: 2006-03-15

Runtime: 30 min

Compound Sentence (Episode 54)

Air date: 2006-03-16

Runtime: 30 min

Goodbye Girl (Episode 55)

Air date: 2006-03-17

Runtime: 30 min

The Charm Offensive (Episode 56)

Air date: 2006-03-20

Runtime: 30 min

Maxed Overdraft (Episode 57)

Air date: 2006-03-21

Runtime: 30 min

Fall Out Girls (Episode 58)

Air date: 2006-03-22

Runtime: 30 min

Fight Club (Episode 59)

Air date: 2006-03-23

Runtime: 30 min

Friends Reunited (Episode 60)

Air date: 2006-03-24

Runtime: 30 min

Lady With The Lamp (Episode 61)

Air date: 2006-03-27

Runtime: 30 min

News Just Out (Episode 62)

Air date: 2006-03-28

Runtime: 30 min

Bedsheet Blues (Episode 63)

Air date: 2006-03-29

Runtime: 30 min

Noble Warning (Episode 64)

Air date: 2006-03-30

Runtime: 30 min

Sham Pain (Episode 65)

Air date: 2006-03-31

Runtime: 30 min

Back in Black (Episode 66)

Air date: 2006-04-03

Runtime: 30 min

Sink the Drink (Episode 67)

Air date: 2006-04-04

Runtime: 30 min

OB's Forgive Me! (Episode 68)

Air date: 2006-04-05

Runtime: 30 min

Jack the Lad (Episode 69)

Air date: 2006-04-06

Runtime: 30 min

Oh Beer (Episode 70)

Air date: 2006-04-07

Runtime: 30 min

The Streets (Episode 71)

Air date: 2006-04-10

Runtime: 30 min

The Emperors New (Episode 72)

Air date: 2006-04-11

Runtime: 30 min

Bottle Out? (Episode 73)

Air date: 2006-04-12

Runtime: 30 min

Joy of Text (Episode 74)

Air date: 2006-04-13

Runtime: 30 min

Bedshaped (Episode 75)

Air date: 2006-04-14

Runtime: 30 min

April 17, 2006 (Episode 76)

Air date: 2006-04-17

Runtime: 30 min

Jar Wars (Episode 77)

Air date: 2006-04-18

Runtime: 30 min

Fananial Times (Episode 78)

Air date: 2006-04-19

Runtime: 30 min

Couch Potato (Episode 79)

Air date: 2006-04-20

Runtime: 30 min

Round-up (Episode 80)

Air date: 2006-04-21

Runtime: 30 min

New Talent (Episode 81)

Air date: 2006-04-24

Runtime: 30 min

Grrreat! (Episode 82)

Air date: 2006-04-25

Runtime: 30 min

Say 'Cheese' (Episode 83)

Air date: 2006-04-26

Runtime: 30 min

Beer Pressure (Episode 84)

Air date: 2006-04-27

Runtime: 30 min

Dressing Down (Episode 85)

Air date: 2006-04-28

Runtime: 30 min

Dirt Devil (Episode 86)

Air date: 2006-05-01

Runtime: 30 min

Beauty and the Beast (Episode 87)

Air date: 2006-05-02

Runtime: 30 min

Grilled (Episode 88)

Air date: 2006-05-03

Runtime: 30 min

Crunch Time (Episode 89)

Air date: 2006-05-04

Runtime: 30 min

My Name (Episode 90)

Air date: 2006-05-05

Runtime: 30 min

All Going Swimmingly? (Episode 91)

Air date: 2006-05-08

Runtime: 30 min

Whoopsie! (Episode 92)

Air date: 2006-05-09

Runtime: 30 min

What Chores? (Episode 93)

Air date: 2006-05-10

Runtime: 30 min

Tears for Fears (Episode 94)

Air date: 2006-05-11

Runtime: 30 min

My Name (Episode 95)

Air date: 2006-05-12

Runtime: 30 min

Spilt Milk (Episode 96)

Air date: 2006-05-15

Runtime: 30 min

Thinking the Unthinkable (Episode 97)

Air date: 2006-05-16

Runtime: 30 min

Brassic (Episode 98)

Air date: 2006-05-17

Runtime: 30 min

O.B. Kind (Episode 99)

Air date: 2006-05-18

Runtime: 30 min

Keep it in the Family (Episode 100)

Air date: 2006-05-19

Runtime: 30 min

There There (Episode 101)

Air date: 2006-05-22

Runtime: 30 min

I Might Be Wrong (Episode 102)

Air date: 2006-05-23

Runtime: 30 min

No Surprises (Episode 103)

Air date: 2006-05-24

Runtime: 30 min

High & Dry (Episode 104)

Air date: 2006-05-25

Runtime: 30 min

Sulk (Episode 105)

Air date: 2006-05-26

Runtime: 30 min

Teenage Life (Episode 106)

Air date: 2006-05-29

Runtime: 30 min

Il Etait Temps (Episode 107)

Air date: 2006-05-30

Runtime: 30 min

Never Let You Go (Episode 108)

Air date: 2006-05-31

Runtime: 30 min

Lordi, Lordi (Episode 109)

Air date: 2006-06-01

Runtime: 30 min

Invincible (Episode 110)

Air date: 2006-06-02

Runtime: 30 min

Moving (Episode 111)

Air date: 2006-06-05

Runtime: 30 min

In it for the Money (Episode 112)

Air date: 2006-06-06

Runtime: 30 min

Life on Other Planets (Episode 113)

Air date: 2006-06-07

Runtime: 30 min

Coffee in the Pot (Episode 114)

Air date: 2006-06-08

Runtime: 30 min

I Should Coco (Episode 115)

Air date: 2006-06-09

Runtime: 30 min

Modern Life is Rubbish (Episode 116)

Air date: 2006-06-12

Runtime: 30 min

The Great Escape (Episode 117)

Air date: 2006-06-13

Runtime: 30 min

Song 2 (Episode 118)

Air date: 2006-06-14

Runtime: 30 min

Tender (Episode 119)

Air date: 2006-06-15

Runtime: 30 min

Charmless Man (Episode 120)

Air date: 2006-06-16

Runtime: 30 min

Youth and Young Manhood (Episode 121)

Air date: 2006-06-19

Runtime: 30 min

Taper Jean Girl (Episode 122)

Air date: 2006-06-20

Runtime: 30 min

Day Old Blues (Episode 123)

Air date: 2006-06-21

Runtime: 30 min

Pistol of Fire (Episode 124)

Air date: 2006-06-22

Runtime: 30 min

Aha Shake Heartbreak (Episode 125)

Air date: 2006-06-23

Runtime: 30 min

Face Off (Episode 126)

Air date: 2006-06-26

Runtime: 30 min

The Writing on the Wall (Episode 127)

Air date: 2006-06-27

Runtime: 30 min

Me and My Shadow (Episode 128)

Air date: 2006-06-28

Runtime: 30 min

Little Red Riding Hood (Episode 129)

Air date: 2006-06-29

Runtime: 30 min

Drive And Bye (Episode 130)

Air date: 2006-06-30

Runtime: 30 min

Rabbit in the Head Lights (Episode 131)

Air date: 2006-07-03

Runtime: 30 min

Cage Rattling (Episode 132)

Air date: 2006-07-04

Runtime: 30 min

More Fron Than Brighton (Episode 133)

Air date: 2006-07-05

Runtime: 30 min

Bon Voyage (Episode 134)

Air date: 2006-07-06

Runtime: 30 min

Sing Something Simple (Episode 135)

Air date: 2006-07-07

Runtime: 30 min

Hell's Bells (Episode 136)

Air date: 2006-07-10

Runtime: 30 min

Feigning Spilt Milk (Episode 137)

Air date: 2006-07-11

Runtime: 30 min

Babes in the Car Park (Episode 138)

Air date: 2006-07-12

Runtime: 30 min

Sean You Want To Do This? (Episode 139)

Air date: 2006-07-13

Runtime: 30 min

The Dean (Episode 140)

Air date: 2006-07-14

Runtime: 30 min

You Decide (Episode 141)

Air date: 2006-07-17

Runtime: 30 min

Rat-a-tat (Episode 142)

Air date: 2006-07-18

Runtime: 30 min

Spot of Bother (Episode 143)

Air date: 2006-07-19

Runtime: 30 min

Deep Thought (Episode 144)

Air date: 2006-07-20

Runtime: 30 min

Couch Potatoes (Episode 145)

Air date: 2006-07-21

Runtime: 30 min

Salty Tears (Episode 146)

Air date: 2006-07-24

Runtime: 30 min

Suited and Booted (Episode 147)

Air date: 2006-07-25

Runtime: 30 min

Karate Kid (Episode 148)

Air date: 2006-07-26

Runtime: 30 min

Call 999, it's an Emergency (Episode 149)

Air date: 2006-07-27

Runtime: 30 min

Whisky In The Jar (Episode 150)

Air date: 2006-07-28

Runtime: 30 min

The Jaguar (Episode 151)

Air date: 2006-07-31

Runtime: 30 min

Who's 'Borne? (Episode 152)

Air date: 2006-08-01

Runtime: 30 min

Escape to Victory (Episode 153)

Air date: 2006-08-02

Runtime: 30 min

Who's Heights (Episode 154)

Air date: 2006-08-03

Runtime: 30 min

Doubled Over (Episode 155)

Air date: 2006-08-04

Runtime: 30 min

Boxers or Birthday Suit? (Episode 156)

Air date: 2006-08-07

Runtime: 30 min

Becca's Delight (Episode 157)

Air date: 2006-08-08

Runtime: 30 min

Humbug? (Episode 158)

Air date: 2006-08-09

Runtime: 30 min

Swinging for You (Episode 159)

Air date: 2006-08-10

Runtime: 30 min

Buxom Bad Boys Come to Blows (Episode 160)

Air date: 2006-08-11

Runtime: 30 min

Word Up Brother (Episode 161)

Air date: 2006-08-14

Runtime: 30 min

Look Into the Eyes (Episode 162)

Air date: 2006-08-15

Runtime: 30 min

Where's the Shredder? (Episode 163)

Air date: 2006-08-16

Runtime: 30 min

Result? (Episode 164)

Air date: 2006-08-17

Runtime: 30 min

Bottoms Up (Episode 165)

Air date: 2006-08-18

Runtime: 30 min

Here's Looking at You Kid! (Episode 166)

Air date: 2006-08-21

Runtime: 30 min

Round One (Episode 167)

Air date: 2006-08-22

Runtime: 30 min

Sisters of Mercy (Episode 168)

Air date: 2006-08-23

Runtime: 30 min

Would You Like a Bag With That? (Episode 169)

Air date: 2006-08-24

Runtime: 30 min

Baby Burton (Episode 170)

Air date: 2006-08-25

Runtime: 30 min

Wined and Dined (Episode 171)

Air date: 2006-08-28

Runtime: 30 min

What's Up Dock? (Episode 172)

Air date: 2006-08-29

Runtime: 30 min

Kick the Bucket (Episode 173)

Air date: 2006-08-30

Runtime: 30 min

See, See... TV! (Episode 174)

Air date: 2006-08-31

Runtime: 30 min

Eye, Eye! (Episode 175)

Air date: 2006-09-01

Runtime: 30 min

Little Grey Riding Hood (Episode 176)

Air date: 2006-09-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Joe takes the new students around town, attempting to get them drunk so he can convince them to let Olivia, Jessica, and him stay at the flat. Sophie and Mel try to deal with the fact that Evissa has sprung a leak. Nicole dreads going back to school, and someone in a grey sweatshirt is stalking Russ, Sophie, Mel, and Nicole.

Student Balls (Episode 177)

Air date: 2006-09-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Joe continues to try to convince the new students to let him stay in the flat, while Kris continues to clash with Jessica. Sophie and Mel spend some time together. Clare starts selling some iffy vodka at the Loft, and Justin and Sonny have a tension-filled run-in with Jake and Craig at the Union.

And Bully's Special Prize (Episode 178)

Air date: 2006-09-06

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: John Paul and Craig’s 1st meeting in the 6th form Common Room. John Paul observes Sonny bullying Craig, and later sets off the fire alarm when he sees Sonny and Justin follow Craig again as he didn’t think it was a fair fight.

Clare's Black Belt (Episode 179)

Air date: 2006-09-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: John Paul studies alone in a classroom when Craig enters. After initial justification of their own behaviour, the pair start to bond over their need to get the grades to escape from their families and Hollyoaks and go off to lunch together.

Top and Tail (Episode 180)

Air date: 2006-09-08

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Clare is left running scared after discovering the evidence that O.B., Mel and Sophie have against her. Craig, Steph and Darren are left running The Dog in the Pond after Jake, who was left in charge, ends up getting drunk. Olivia finally gains the courage to stand up to Jess, but all are left shocked when Sam bursts into the pub, armed with a petrol canister and lighter!

Episode 181 (Episode 181)

Air date: 2006-09-08

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The customers in The Dog in the Pond are horrified when Sam bursts in holding a lighter, having doused the pub in petrol. As they struggle to find a way out, Calvin attempts to save Sophie from Sam's clutches by smashing a glass on his head, causing him to drop the lighter and the pub to explode. Sam is killed after being crushed by rubble, having been left to die by Russ. Joe goes to save a trapped Olivia, but they are killed when the alcohol from behind the bar falls and causes a second explosion, and Zoe learns of Joe's death by calling his cellphone - tracing it to one of the body bags. Sophie dies in Russ's arms, and just as Justin learns of Mel's death, he finds Sophie's body. Also, Calvin temporarily puts his problems with the Deans behind him as he saves Jake from the fire.

O.B. Comfy (Episode 182)

Air date: 2006-09-11

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The aftermath of the fire at The Dog affects everyone in Hollyoaks. Justin mourns the loss of his sisters, Russ feels guilt over his actions regarding Sophie, Zoe regrets not telling Joe she had feelings for him, and Kris doubts the sincerity of Jessica's grief over Olivia. Meanwhile, O.B. remains unconscious, and Clare searches for the proof he had that she cheated on her husband. Jack, Frankie, and the Dean siblings have been displaced from their home, while they are grateful to Calvin for saving Jake's life.

Bedside Manner (Episode 183)

Air date: 2006-09-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: O.B. wakes up and is devastated to learn that Mel has died. Clare, meanwhile, tries to make sure that O.B. is unable to tell Max about her fling with Warren. Justin visits Louise to pack up his sisters' things to take with him on his trip to visit his mother. Sarah knows Amy is hiding something from her, but is ultimately distracted by discussions with Nancy about Rhys and Gilly.

Face Off (Episode 184)

Air date: 2006-09-13

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Zak is assigned to Olivia's old room, and Jessica feels attacked by Kris, Zoe, Will, and Zak for their continued belief that she was not a good friend to Olivia. O.B. checks himself out of the hospital and stays with Tony while he still plans to expose Clare, not knowing that she has thrown out the evidence of her affair. Sarah still denies feelings for Gilly, but Nancy begins to believe otherwise.

Bear Hugs (Episode 185)

Air date: 2006-09-14

Runtime: 30 min

High School Low Life (Episode 186)

Air date: 2006-09-15

Runtime: 30 min

Rude to Point (Episode 187)

Air date: 2006-09-18

Runtime: 30 min

Tears at Bathtime (Episode 188)

Air date: 2006-09-19

Runtime: 30 min

Rage Against the Machine (Episode 189)

Air date: 2006-09-20

Runtime: 30 min

Angry Young Man (Episode 190)

Air date: 2006-09-21

Runtime: 30 min

Face for Radio (Episode 191)

Air date: 2006-09-22

Runtime: 30 min

All Stares (Episode 192)

Air date: 2006-09-25

Runtime: 30 min

Head of the Table (Episode 193)

Air date: 2006-09-26

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Russ moves into the McQueens – at least till Jacqui is home from prison. John Paul comes in and eyes the snowboard and skis, immediately bonding with another bloke in the house. Myra and the girls prepare a meal for Russ. Jacqui arrives home unexpectedly and thinks Russ is a burglar.

Art Ache (Episode 194)

Air date: 2006-09-27

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The McQueens prepare for Jacqui’s welcome home tea. Mercy is anxious over a deal she made with Jacq over the 300 quid shoes she nicked – if she can’t find them then Jacq gets to sleep with her boyfriend.. John Paul has nicked Michaela’s phone and is roped in to getting replacement shoes or Mercy will hell mum about the phone. Finishes with the presents and welcome home tea.

The Russ Pack (Episode 195)

Air date: 2006-09-28

Runtime: 30 min

Flack 'n' Becca (Episode 196)

Air date: 2006-09-29

Runtime: 30 min

How Does it Feel (Episode 197)

Air date: 2006-10-02

Runtime: 30 min

Tired of Hangin' Around (Episode 198)

Air date: 2006-10-03

Runtime: 30 min

Someone Watching Over Me (Episode 199)

Air date: 2006-10-04

Runtime: 30 min

Why Won't You Give Me Your Love? (Episode 200)

Air date: 2006-10-05

Runtime: 30 min

Hello Conscience (Episode 201)

Air date: 2006-10-06

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Sonny tells John Paul he is entering a DJ competition at the Loft and invites John Paul to go and see him. John Paul later meets Craig who supports John Paul entering the competition. Sonny cheats by using a CD. In the toilets John Paul asks Sonny to leave Craig alone as it’s his brother who is guilty.. John Paul wins the competition and is made resident DJ.

Home Sweet Home (Episode 202)

Air date: 2006-10-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: John Paul goes to see Claire to sort out his first gig at the Loft. As he goes to school he sees Sonny bullying Craig in the village; he asks Craig if he’s still up for the football tryouts with him. The pair go to get changed and Craig finds his mum put in odd socks including one pink sock triggering more bullying from Sonny. John Paul is annoyed at the tryouts that Michaela is interested in Sonny. Michaela is annoyed he is so perfect, and John Paul says he’d swap shoes any day.

Bills, Bills, Bills... (Episode 203)

Air date: 2006-10-10

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Craig and Sonny wait with Frankie and Calvin to face the head over their debacle after the trials. They are both given a warning and Sonny refuses to shake hands and make peace. Craig decides he can’t handle Sonny and will leave school. When he has met John Paul, his mate questions why he’d return to school to just give up. The pair see Jake and Carmel outside the salon who give Craig ideas for jobs. By the end of the conversation he is ready to return to school!

Queasy (Episode 204)

Air date: 2006-10-11

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Carmel asks Jake out for a date. Sarah asks Amy to move in with her and Mike. Becca and Justin try to make up after their fight about Justin's using her credit card for the engagement ring.

Piggy in the Middle (Episode 205)

Air date: 2006-10-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Sonny jostles John Paul so he drops his records on the way in to the Loft. Sonny shows his annoyance that John Paul won, but John Paul stands his ground. Sonny takes over trying to act cool and knowledgable during the sound check – it seems Warren has offered him a second chance and he is told to return after JP has warmed up. John Paul goes down a storm on his first gig much to Sonny’s annoyance, and Claire won’t remove JP from the decks.

Fuming (Episode 206)

Air date: 2006-10-13

Runtime: 30 min

October 16, 2006 (Episode 207)

Air date: 2006-10-16

Runtime: 30 min

October 17, 2006 (Episode 208)

Air date: 2006-10-17

Runtime: 30 min

October 18, 2006 (Episode 209)

Air date: 2006-10-18

Runtime: 30 min

October 19, 2006 (Episode 210)

Air date: 2006-10-19

Runtime: 30 min

October 20, 2006 (Episode 211)

Air date: 2006-10-20

Runtime: 30 min

October 23, 2006 (Episode 212)

Air date: 2006-10-23

Runtime: 30 min

October 24, 2006 (Episode 213)

Air date: 2006-10-24

Runtime: 30 min

October 25, 2006 (Episode 214)

Air date: 2006-10-25

Runtime: 30 min

October 26, 2006 (Episode 215)

Air date: 2006-10-26

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: John Paul invites Craig to watch his set next week. The pair observe Justin’s return to school after Becca’s arrest. John Paul and Craig protect Nancy during a confrontation with Justin. They later observe the new Becca clone supply teacher. Justin leaves school.

October 27, 2006 (Episode 216)

Air date: 2006-10-27

Runtime: 30 min

October 30, 2006 (Episode 217)

Air date: 2006-10-30

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Craig goes to watch John Paul in his DJing gig at the Loft, and joined by Sarah and Hannah. Craig makes a play for Sarah and both are trying to matchmake John Paul and Hannah who is far more interested in him than he is in her. Hannah invites her friends round to her house and is a bit full on with John Paul. Craig is desperate to ask Sarah out.

October 31, 2006 (Episode 218)

Air date: 2006-10-31

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Craig tries unsuccessfully to persuade John Paul to ask out Hannah so they can arrange a double date so it’s easier to ask out Sarah. Sarah comes down to Drive n Buy for chocolate, and she suggests the two mates go to give her ideas for her essay on reconstructing a popular horror story. John Paul leaves Craig and Sarah as they are clearly getting on. After he goes they do get off together but are interrupted when Sarah receives an emergency phone call that Amy has been in a car crash.

November 1, 2006 (Episode 219)

Air date: 2006-11-01

Runtime: 30 min

November 2, 2006 (Episode 220)

Air date: 2006-11-02

Runtime: 30 min

November 3, 2006 (Episode 221)

Air date: 2006-11-03

Runtime: 30 min

November 6, 2006 (Episode 222)

Air date: 2006-11-06

Runtime: 30 min

November 7, 2006 (Episode 223)

Air date: 2006-11-07

Runtime: 30 min

November 8, 2006 (Episode 224)

Air date: 2006-11-08

Runtime: 30 min

November 9, 2006 (Episode 225)

Air date: 2006-11-09

Runtime: 30 min

November 10, 2006 (Episode 226)

Air date: 2006-11-10

Runtime: 30 min

November 13, 2006 (Episode 227)

Air date: 2006-11-13

Runtime: 30 min

November 14, 2006 (Episode 228)

Air date: 2006-11-14

Runtime: 30 min

November 15, 2006 (Episode 229)

Air date: 2006-11-15

Runtime: 30 min

November 16, 2006 (Episode 230)

Air date: 2006-11-16

Runtime: 30 min

November 17, 2006 (Episode 231)

Air date: 2006-11-17

Runtime: 30 min

November 20, 2006 (Episode 232)

Air date: 2006-11-20

Runtime: 30 min

November 21, 2006 (Episode 233)

Air date: 2006-11-21

Runtime: 30 min

November 22, 2006 (Episode 234)

Air date: 2006-11-22

Runtime: 30 min

November 23, 2006 (Episode 235)

Air date: 2006-11-23

Runtime: 30 min

November 24, 2006 (Episode 236)

Air date: 2006-11-24

Runtime: 30 min

November 27, 2006 (Episode 237)

Air date: 2006-11-27

Runtime: 30 min

November 28, 2006 (Episode 238)

Air date: 2006-11-28

Runtime: 30 min

November 29, 2006 (Episode 239)

Air date: 2006-11-29

Runtime: 30 min

November 30, 2006 (Episode 240)

Air date: 2006-11-30

Runtime: 30 min

December 1, 2006 (Episode 241)

Air date: 2006-12-01

Runtime: 30 min

Nasty Nurse (Episode 242)

Air date: 2006-12-04

Runtime: 30 min

Sympathetic (Episode 243)

Air date: 2006-12-05

Runtime: 30 min

Because I Got High (Episode 244)

Air date: 2006-12-06

Runtime: 30 min

Sandwich-board Students (Episode 245)

Air date: 2006-12-07

Runtime: 30 min

Sneaky Santa (Episode 246)

Air date: 2006-12-08

Runtime: 30 min

Come-uppance (Episode 247)

Air date: 2006-12-11

Runtime: 30 min

Fight! (Episode 248)

Air date: 2006-12-12

Runtime: 30 min

Alley-way Attack (Episode 249)

Air date: 2006-12-13

Runtime: 30 min

Boy Oh Boy! (Episode 250)

Air date: 2006-12-14

Runtime: 30 min

Tied Up Too Tight (Episode 251)

Air date: 2006-12-15

Runtime: 30 min

Threats A-plenty (Episode 252)

Air date: 2006-12-18

Runtime: 30 min

Smitten Kitten (Episode 253)

Air date: 2006-12-19

Runtime: 30 min

Justice? (Episode 254)

Air date: 2006-12-20

Runtime: 30 min

Heartbroken (Episode 255)

Air date: 2006-12-21

Runtime: 30 min

Doomed (Episode 256)

Air date: 2006-12-22

Runtime: 30 min

December 27, 2006 #1 (Episode 257)

Air date: 2006-12-27

Runtime: 30 min

December 27, 2006 #2 (Episode 258)

Air date: 2006-12-27

Runtime: 30 min

December 28, 2006 #1 (Episode 259)

Air date: 2006-12-28

Runtime: 30 min

December 28, 2006 #2 (Episode 260)

Air date: 2006-12-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dom and Tony are concerned as OB takes care of Il Nosh to take his mind of Max. Max finds Tom's Christmas list and OB steps up to fulfil Tom's wish.