Season 49

While Victoria is full of love for her new baby, Aaron is downbeat about the year ahead, and Liam is in denial.

While Diane worries about what lies in store, Leyla's attraction to Liam grows, and Kim is glad of a distraction.

Jai catches Al in the act, Leyla is unsure where she stands, and Moira is thrown into panic.

Harriet is nervous ahead of a visit, Moira is confident about her plan, and Liam has a big decision to make.

Will is stunned by some news, and Harriet worries about the future. Meanwhile, Matty struggles to get through to Moira.

Dawn prepares for Lucas' arrival, Harriet makes a shocking discovery, and Danny asks for Sarah's help.

Charity sees red, Matty worries about what Moira is up to, and Sarah feels conflicted.

Pete is frustrated by Moira's behaviour, Graham receives a troubling call, and David and Leyla are troubled.

Dawn is blind-sided, Moira receives some harsh truths, and Sarah has a plan.

Diane returns with some news, Noah and Sarah unite, and Graham hides the truth.

Ryan confronts Graham, Aaron receives troubling news and Jai is feeling the pressure.

Aaron gives Liv cause for concern, Cain is surprised by Moira, and Jai's stress levels rise.

Aaron is full of remorse, Jamie blindsides Kim and Andrea, and Jai is on the edge.

Jai fights temptation, Rhona makes a discovery and Jamie confronts the truth.

Jai begins to unravel, Kim and Jamie unite and Rhona confronts Marlon.

Rhona shocks Vanessa, Kim learns some troubling news and Jai has a plan.

It is the opening day of Hawkford Outdoor Pursuits, and the first of a week-long storyline told from different perspectives. Kim summons Graham, and she and Al concoct a plan.

During the opening day of Hawkford Outdoor Pursuits, Jai is stressed and exhausted, while Laurel is left horrified.

During the opening day of Hawkford Outdoor Pursuits, Charity and Vanessa have plans, while Ryan makes a decision.

As more drama unfolds during the opening day of Hawkford Outdoor Pursuits, Andrea makes a discovery, and Belle is left confused.

It is the opening day of Hawksford Outdoor Pursuits, and while Rhona surprises Marlon, he is left determined.

In the final instalment set during the opening of Hawkford Outdoor Pursuits, Graham's day unfolds, and a series of flashbacks reveal the truth.

Graham's body is discovered, the police tell Rhona about his murder, and Rishi fears for someone close.

Jai is alarmed by what he hears, while Charity is floored by what she learns and wants answers.

Sarah is shocked when confronted by Charity, who struggles to process everything. A decision is made regarding the future.

Victoria is concerned when she learns Wendy has been off work, Rhona is intrigued by something she finds. and Kim is shocked by painful news.

Vanessa warns Rhona over something, Luke finds himself in an awkward position with Victoria, and a secret is revealed.

Amy is concerned by what she sees, and is unimpressed with Victoria, while someone is in court.

Rhona is determined to uncover the truth, David is left worried, and Tracy goes on a date.

A search gets underway, Wendy is left surprised by Victoria, and Jamie and Andrea do their best for Millie.

Laurel receives some shocking news, Luke gets himself a new job, and Vanessa stops Rhona from going too far.

Pete reflects on old memories, Arthur makes a shocking confession, and Rhona takes matters into her own hands.

Arthur has some explaining to do, Victoria overhears something that excites her, and Pete makes a decision about his future.

Belle is intrigued to learn something, Wendy is tempted after a discovery, and Laurel makes a decision.

A custody battle begins, Victoria takes back control of her life, and Pete leaves the village.

Marlon gets an unexpected visitor, Matty refuses Cain's help, and Belle makes a decision.

Rhona blurts out a theory while visiting Marlon, Vanessa feels trapped by Charity's lie, and Matty finds himself in danger at the farm.

Vanessa argues with Charity over the secret, Dawn encourages Will to think outside the box, and Liam and Leyla find themselves in an awkward moment.

Vanessa is worried, Ryan is forced to get Dawn to keep his secret, and she makes a discovery.

Brenda starts a raffle, Dawn prepares herself for a visit, and Moira receives a shock when Cain visits.

Vanessa is left desperate, Charity is disheartened, and Dawn hides her worries.

Billy contains his panic. Moira feels outcast, and Vanessa loses hope.

Mandy continues her campaign, Will feels guilty, and Harriet asks for assistance.

Marlon loses faith, Cain and Moira brace themselves, and Liam and Leyla are thwarted.

Cain is in shock, Paddy stays strong, and Leyla makes a move.

Rhona is terrified, Leanna is suspicious, and Vanessa pleads for information.

Rhona becomes frustrated when she is not taken seriously, Al and Kim receive some shocking news and Cain has disposed of the gun.

Vinny comes up with a cunning plan for the campaign. Moira makes a huge decision as she realises her future lies without Cain, and Kim makes a brave move in order to try to help.

Marlon sobs in his prison cell, Doug makes a decision and Arthur feels betrayed, while Jai is happy when Laurel moves in for a kiss.

Charity receives some life-changing news, Laurel comforts her son Arthur, and Marlon has hope at last.

Charity struggles to process everything, Marlon is overwhelmed and Arthur still feels betrayed.

Chas becomes suspicious that something is not right, Mandy finds herself seeking forgiveness and planning begins for Graham's funeral.

April receives an unwelcome message regarding her dad, and Tracy finds herself clashing with Cara. Meanwhile, Billy is offered a new job by someone unexpected.

Marlon finds himself guilty over April's recent bullying, Billy is forced to keep the truth from Dawn over Will and Harriet's arguing, and Charity struggles to bite her tongue over Vanessa's illness.

Marlon feels betrayed by the Dingles, Harriet is annoyed when Will breaks his promise, and Kim finds herself in deep water.

Dawn receives news about the custody of Lucas, Marlon makes a huge decision regarding his family, and Will reveals some information from his past.

Al has to work hard to get Ellis back onside, Will comes face to face with his past, and Cara is disappointed but supports Nate's decision.

Will is forced to go back to his old ways, Vanessa receives a date for her surgery, and Victoria makes a huge decision for her and Luke.

Vanessa is betrayed by Charity, Arthur is relieved when Laurel agrees to keep their secret from Jai, and Malone traps Will.

Will is relieved when he tells Cain everything about Malone, Laurel is torn when Jai thinks they should move in together, and Victoria decides to get Harry christened.

Cain faces up to Malone and soon realises he is not to be messed with, Vanessa feels it is time to tell everyone about her diagnosis. Samson is over the moon when Sam asks him to do an important job.

Laurel is forced to reveal all to Jai, Malone exerts his authority over Cain, and Mandy and Dan decide to go on a date together.

Samson finds a way to fund his trip, Laurel fights for her relationship with Jai, and Jamie is rattled by Andrea's custody intentions.

Jimmy is surprised by what he learns, Samson comes clean to a shocked Vinny, and Andrea is given an idea on how to set up Kim.

Laurel makes Arthur apologise to Nicola for the trouble he's caused Jimmy in front of the kids, while Andrea prepares to record Kim's confession. Sam and Lydia ask about the whereabouts of Sam's ring and Vanessa feels determined to head to work on the last day before her treatment begins.

Andrea urges Jamie to cut his mum out of his life, Sam still wants Vinny out of the house and Vanessa prepares to leave for her pre-op.

Tracy is taken aback when Vanessa tells her that she has prepared a last will and testament, while Billy wants to know Cain's plan for taking care of Malone. Leyla and Liam's plans to spend the evening together crumble and everyone is worried about Marlon.

Rhona realises Marlon's anxiety is worse than she thought and alarm bells start ringing when Marlon reveals the extent of the pain he is experiencing to Paddy. Belle's face drops when she sees that Jamie and Andrea are back together, while Billy grills a defensive Cain on whether he's dealt with Malone, while a troubled Will watches their exchange from afar.

Paddy and Marlon arrive at the hospital, but Paddy makes an enormous error, while Malone forces Billy to ask Cain to meet them at the scrapyard. Belle invites Ellis back to her place, desperate to put the memory of Jamie behind her.

Moira is delighted when Victoria asks her to be Harry's godmother, while Paddy is in turmoil and Chas is given good news.

There is an underlying tension between Paddy and Chas. Jacob starts to suspect that Pollard might like Brenda a little more than he is making out, and David gets some good news.

Chas fumes at Paddy, Victoria is awkward towards Luke, and Belle feels distant from Ellis.

Jamie feels guilty, Paddy and Chas worry over the impending visit, and Gabby and Leanna disapprove.

Jamie deals with consequences, Dan comes into serious danger, and Liam is forced to make a choice.

Brenda is nervous, Paddy feels anxious, and Dawn plays happy families with Lucas.

Brenda starts to panic, Lucas plays up with Dawn, and Will is anxious.

Pollard convinces Brenda to dispose of any incriminating evidence, Rhona worries about Moira's financial situation, and the pair open up to each other, while the chemistry sizzles between Priya and Al.

Rhona gets a windfall from Graham's will and goes into business with Moira, Cain tells Will to choose between him and Malone, and Al and Priya kiss.

Billy and Cain are stunned to discover that Will has stolen the 4x4 they were holding against Malone, and Cain makes it clear that Will has now signed his own death warrant. Al and Priya kiss again, but Jai interrupts, while Wendy encourages Bob to come up with his own idea for getting Luke and Victoria back together.

Malone seethes over Cain's betrayal. Bob puts his match making plan into action. Paddy becomes anxious.

Jamie explains to Paddy that the only way to solve the Vet’s money problems is to fire Belle. Rodney struggles when he’s left to run the cafe single handed.

Belle confronts Jamie for trying to get her fired. Mandy tries to get Lydia to agree to her organising her hen party.

Mandy decides to whisk Lydia off into town for a night out but soon they are left stranded by their taxi driver on a country road. In the confusion and argument with the driver, Mandy loses Lydia.

Vanessa and Charity are dropped off at the chemo unit. Sam and Lydia head to the alter surrounded by their family and friends.

Belle is taken aback when Jamie declares that he loves her and is going to leave Andrea for her. Vinny's dad Paul sits in his car across the road watching - fully aware his son is still in Emmerdale after all.

On her first day of chemotherapy, Vanessa urges Charity to stay home and look after a sick Moses. Kerry's appearance at the hospital makes Charity see red. Harriet and Will suggest to Dawn that she asks the social worker for advice. Mandy reveals more of her history with Paul to Lydia.

Charity hopes to claw her relationship with Vanessa back from the brink, but Vanessa remains angered by her behaviour the day before and plans a birthday night out for Rhona as she tries to escape the reality of her condition. Dawn is crestfallen to see how well the foster parents seem to get on with Lucas and is no longer sure having custody is the best thing for them, while Moira wonders what's going on with Cain.

Vanessa asks a big question of Charity, but the answer fails to help the situation, while Billy suggests to Dawn that she reaches out to Manpreet for some support. Will hears that Carol and Ted's visit upset Dawn, and Belle is horrified to realise that her salon appointment is at the same time as Andrea's.

Dawn is shocked when the foster parents arrive and accuse Will of threatening them, while Jamie secretly plans to meet up with Belle, and Vanessa asks Rhona to be Johnny's guardian in the event of her death.

Belle implores Jamie to forget about their affair and fix things with Andrea, while DI Malone explains a new dangerous job to Cain, Will and Billy - who cannot help but feel apprehensive. Leanna is pleased to cause a rift between Liam and Leyla, and Paddy struggles to hide his anxiety.

Will is startled to see the scale of the drug order he is being told to courier and even more shocked when he realises Billy and Cain are being used as decoys to draw police attention away from him. Chas is shocked at how much Paddy has been struggling with Eve, and Andrea struggles to keep a cool demeanour in front of Jamie and Millie.