Brookside: Season 16
Season 16 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Brookside Season 15.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 16 Progress Shield
Episode 1831 - Rewrites
Jan 1, 1997 · 30 min
Max and Susannah return home and discover they have squatters. Lindsey tries to persuade Jimmy not to leave. It is time for Georgia and Nat's dinner-for-two at "Grants", and Mike f
Episode 1832 - Personal Matters
Jan 3, 1997 · 30 min
Georgia doesn't approve of Nat's ideas on how to prevent another pregnancy. Ron tries to convince Jackie to move in with him again. Mick and Elaine have a disagreement, and Susanna
Episode 1833 - Something To Celebrate
Jan 7, 1997 · 30 min
Mike receives some good news, but his celebrations may be premature. It's Jack and Julia's engagement party, but will they both be present? Mick tries to make amends for upsetting
Episode 1834 - Excuses
Jan 8, 1997 · 30 min
Jack tries to justify the shattering revelation he has for Terry. Jackie is not pleased when she finds out who has bought number 10 from Jimmy. At the salon, Georgia finds someone
Episode 1835 - Dreams
Jan 10, 1997 · 30 min
Mick plans a romantic candle-lit meal with Elaine, Ron plans a few days away with Jackie, and Terry tries to find a long-lost relative. But not much turns out the way they wanted i
Episode 1836 - Looking After Number One
Jan 14, 1997 · 30 min
Bel confronts Georgia about what Nat has told them about the pregnancy scare, and finds out that things were even worse than she thought. David's collection for Ron doesn't meet wi
Episode 1837 - All Yours
Jan 15, 1997 · 30 min
Ron's faith in human nature is restored when some furniture arrives, but then he finds out that he has to pay for it. Despite Jacqui and Julia's objections, Peter insists on doing
Episode 1838 - Wasted Journey
Jan 17, 1997 · 30 min
Lindsey and Jackie go to visit Jimmy in London, Mick finds that yet again he is unable to be alone with Elaine, and Leo makes extensive preparations for his first real date.
Episode 1839 - Can't Wait
Jan 21, 1997 · 30 min
Against Terry's advice, Jack sets a date for his wedding to Julia. About to sign the contract, Jacqui begins measuring up at number ten. Mike is disgusted when Nat offers to show R
Episode 1840 - Today's The Day
Jan 22, 1997 · 30 min
There is an unexpected arrival at the pizza parlour. Terry asks Georgia for ideas on the decoration of the new development, and Sinbad for further moral support. Mick presses for t
Episode 1841 - Uninvited Guests
Jan 24, 1997 · 30 min
Jacqui, Katie and Rachel plan a girls' night out, but Mick and Sinbad invite themselves along. Elaine finds a more effective way than Mick of convincing Mr Thornton to her point of
Episode 1842 - Over-ambitious
Jan 28, 1997 · 30 min
David tries to convince Ron that he will have to accept Jackie's decision. Mick advises Sinbad to arrange a lads' night out, but where will they end up? Jimmy wants to do social wo
Episode 1843 - Return To Sender
Jan 29, 1997 · 30 min
Max is much less keen that Susannah to spend an evening with the Simpsons. When no-one will write a reference for Jimmy, he attempts to produce one himself. Jacqui tries to convinc
Episode 1844 - Party Atmosphere
Jan 31, 1997 · 30 min
Ron throws a house-warming party, but Ollie might not be able to convince Bel to come out of the kitchen. Sinbad and David are both concerned about Rachel's relationship with Nat,
Episode 1845 - Youthy
Feb 4, 1997 · 30 min
Despite other people's objections, Rachel continues to see Nat. On his first day at the youth club, Jimmy discovers Tinhead selling illicit ale. Ron gets a new car, so that he can
Episode 1846 - Attributes
Feb 5, 1997 · 30 min
Mick turns up just in time to help Elaine move Gladys in with her and Tanya. Ron interviews applicants for the "Trading Post" job with significant input from David - but who will b
Episode 1847 - Facial
Feb 7, 1997 · 30 min
PC Coban investigates the disappearance of alcoholic lemonade from Terry's, but will Jimmy help with his enquiries? The publicity for the salon does not go quite as well as hoped.
Episode 1848 - Pressurising
Feb 11, 1997 · 30 min
Although Sinbad is convinced that she is doing the wrong thing again, Rachel gets a job at Terry's bar. Elaine finds that Cassie is not exactly impressed by her plans. Sinbad and T
Episode 1849 - Begging For Mercy
Feb 12, 1997 · 30 min
Rachel and Ollie try to persuade Peter not to report Nat to the police. Pushed to the limit, Terry brings matters to a head by introducing Mary to Julia and forcing Jack to tell th
Episode 1850 - Bar Brookie
Feb 14, 1997 · 30 min
Ollie takes Nat for counselling, and finds that he is expected to answer a few questions too. The new bar on the parade is opened, but with a JC instead of an MC.
Episode 1851 - The Morning After
Feb 18, 1997 · 30 min
Bel returns to find that things have not really improved in her absence. Susannah wonders whether she, or particularly Max, should take steps to avoid further pregnancy. Mick think
Episode 1852 - Trying Too Hard
Feb 19, 1997 · 30 min
Elaine refuses to sacrifice her principles. Cassie and Bel cannot agree on what should be stocked in the "Trading Post". Lindsey arranges to have her tattoo removed, and Jimmy give
Episode 1853 - Fancy Cheese
Feb 21, 1997 · 30 min
Bel tries to prove to Cassie that exotic cheeses will be popular with the "Trading Post" customers. When Max and Susannah dine at "Bar Brookie", Jacqui has to order their food from
Episode 1854 - Private Medicine
Feb 25, 1997 · 30 min
Mike shaves off his beard, and thinks he has found another source of income. Gladys must decide whether to go private for her operation. Rachel and Christian have an unexpected rus
Episode 1855 - Horses' Pee
Feb 26, 1997 · 30 min
David and Max resolve their past differences, and go to watch Matthew try out for the hockey team. Tinhead tried to sell knock-off gear at Sinbad's shop. Jack's secret is worrying
Episode 1856 - New Owners
Feb 28, 1997 · 30 min
Sinbad is still looking for accomodation, and he might not be the only one. Jacqui receives a fax from Terry, but is it good news? Worrying about her forthcoming operation, Gladys
Episode 1857 - Another Fine Mess
Mar 4, 1997 · 30 min
Max tries to put the case against him having a vasectomy to Susannah, but it seems to be based mainly on total cowardice. Jimmy tries to butter up Sinbad, while Jackie is keen to o
Episode 1858 - Hiccups
Mar 5, 1997 · 30 min
Ron decides to get rid of Bel's new innovations, but asks for David's support when he tells her. Sinbad and Jimmy confront Tinhead about the brick through the window. Katie gets a
Episode 1859 - Is It Good News?
Mar 7, 1997 · 30 min
Bel forces Ron to find another assistant for the day, so Mike steps in. Gladys receives the results of her tests. Max is given a choice about his vasectomy operation: Tuesday or Th
Episode 1860 - A Coffin
Mar 11, 1997 · 30 min
Bel's work-to-rule continues to infuriate Ron. Max has a convenient dose of flu on the day he is due to have his vasectomy, so Susannah enlists Julia's help to make sure he doesn't
Episode 1861 - Another Coffin
Mar 12, 1997 · 30 min
Sinbad has to make a few phony phone calls to help Jimmy try to find the missing body. Ron jumps to some wrong conclusions, Danny goes to see Ollie, and Mick celebrates his birthda
Episode 1862 - The Tricky Bit
Mar 14, 1997 · 30 min
Danny tries to reconcile his parents. David stands in for Jackie at the petrol station, and Sinbad does his best to help Jimmy make sure that the right coffin is buried.
Episode 1863 - Dead And Buried
Mar 18, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy visits the graveyard to make an apology. Ron is concerned to hear that there are plans to expand and modernise the garage. Julia finds Jack's cuttings about Henry Fraser, but
Episode 1864 - Too Many Secrets
Mar 19, 1997 · 30 min
There is emotional turmoil for the Simpsons as they all attend a final family therapy session in a last attempt to reach the root of their problems.
Episode 1865 - No Alternative
Mar 21, 1997 · 30 min
Jackie tells Lindsey that she is going to go to art classes, and have a baby. Jimmy becomes angry when he finds out that Ron knew about the baby first. David decides to bid for the
Episode 1866 - Peace Of Mind
Mar 25, 1997 · 30 min
Julia tries to presuade Jack to go to the authorities and confess what he has done. Jackie tries to convince Jimmy that the baby is his. Mick and Sinbad have difficulty in finding
Episode 1867 - No Option
Mar 26, 1997 · 30 min
Matthew saves the day at the hockey semi-final, Danny spots some anomalies in Bel's business plan, Jimmy earns some legitimate money for once, and JC resolves to remove Nat and Geo
Episode 1868 - House Clearance
Mar 28, 1997 · 30 min
JC's unique style of justice leads to David becoming the proud owner of a Monet painting. Elaine has her hen party. Julia insists that Jack must go to the police, but finds that he
Episode 1869 - Voice Of The People
Apr 1, 1997 · 30 min
Ollie returns home early after reading a surprising newspaper article, and finds some unwelcome lodgers. Susannah helps to prepare Max for his operation, and to console Julia. Cass
Episode 1870 - Mick And Elaine
Apr 2, 1997 · 30 min
Danny does some accounting work for Sinbad, and tries to persuade him to sell Bel a chiller unit. Jacqui insists that Ron cleans up after his circus act in her bar. Max makes a con
Episode 1871 - I'll Kill The Pair Of You
Apr 4, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy takes drastic action to make sure everyone knows he is going to be a father. Mick makes some enquiries about one of the wedding telegrams he has received. Bel opens her new d
Episode 1872 - Terrible News
Apr 7, 1997 · 30 min
Bel tries to convince Ollie to change his views about Nat and Georgia. News of the accident spreads around the Close, and a policeman with a breathalyser turns up at the hospital.
Episode 1873 - Nothing We Could Do
Apr 8, 1997 · 30 min
Max's wine-tasting session with Jacqui has to be interrupted, as some very bad news awaits him at the local hospital.
Episode 1874 - Malicious Rumours
Apr 9, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy wonders if Jackie should have her baby at home. Cassie finds out that Gladys has refused her treatment, and blames Mick. There is another sad development at the hospital.
Episode 1875 - One Last Chance
Apr 10, 1997 · 30 min
Cassie insists on finding out what can be done to help Gladys, but will she agree? Ron reminds Bel of the benefits of all things great and English. Ollie has a change of heart, and
Episode 1876 - No Family Any More
Apr 11, 1997 · 30 min
Bel tries to make Ollie accept that Nat and Georgia are gone forever. Jacqui finds Rachel and Christian kissing behind the bar. Cassie finds it difficult to accept Gladys's decisio
Episode 1877 - Delicacy
Apr 15, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy has an unusual present for Jackie. Bel and Ollie try to explain what has happened to Nat and Georgia. Ron wonders where David is going with three different-coloured biros. Su
Episode 1878 - Overheads
Apr 16, 1997 · 30 min
Fearing that he will lose his livelihood, Ron isn't speaking to David. Mick has bad news for Jimmy and Lindsey. Max discovers that Susannah has put the house up for sale.
Episode 1879 - Life Class
Apr 18, 1997 · 30 min
Gladys wants to help Mick with his bills. Max feels that things still aren't getting any better. Katie asks Christian to take it easy with Rachel. Lindsey agrees to go to Jackie's
Episode 1880 - Pretending
Apr 22, 1997 · 30 min
Mick's idea on how to resolve his financial problems depends on Jacqui. Mike discovers that the publishers want him to pay for his book to be published. Jimmy tries to persuade Lin
Episode 1881 - Forgetting
Apr 23, 1997 · 30 min
Danny is the only one who remembers Bel and Ollie's wedding anniversary. The Johnsons suffer a setback during the pub quiz. Susannah doesn't feel that she can cope with driving aga
Episode 1882 - Living Will
Apr 25, 1997 · 30 min
Jacqui and Katie realise that Christian and Katie want the house to themselves for an evening. Gladys has another fall at home, but doesn't want to summon a doctor or an ambulance,
Episode 1883 - Morphine
Apr 29, 1997 · 30 min
Max dismantles the playthings in the garden, and Susannah continues to blame herself for Matthew and Emily's deaths. Rachel is suspicious when Jacqui and Katie bring her breakfast
Episode 1884 - Treasure Trail
Apr 30, 1997 · 30 min
Max finds the treasure trail which Emily left for him before she died. Ben tries to chat up Jacqui. Elaine finds out about Gladys's "living will".
Episode 1885 - Last Clue
May 2, 1997 · 30 min
Sinbad has a date with a mystery lady, a face from Jacqui's past returns, David receives more news from Patricia, Gladys needs to see her solicitor, and Max eventually finds the la
Episode 1886 - The Way Forward
May 6, 1997 · 30 min
When Gladys finds out what Cassie has been saying, she plans to put her straight. David's uniform arrives, and Ron is suitably unimpressed. Bel tries to reassure Susannah about Max
Episode 1887 - Sandwich Survey
May 7, 1997 · 30 min
Ron sends Cassie to spy on David while he carries out a sandwich survey. Susannah's sister returns to the Close with a new job. Rachel helps Christian to move into his new flat.
Episode 1888 - Small World
May 9, 1997 · 30 min
Mick confides in Sinbad about Gladys's thoughts on mercy-killing. Max tries to convince Susannah to come with him, Thomas and Alice to spend a week in the Cotswolds. Jacqui, Katie
Episode 1889 - It Must Be Love
May 13, 1997 · 30 min
Max prepares to go away on holiday without Susannah, but will she force a last-minute change of plan? Katie encourages Rachel to ask Christian if he wants her to move in with him.
Episode 1890 - Different Wavelengths
May 14, 1997 · 30 min
Rachel tells Sinbad she is moving in with Christian. Susannah finds it difficult to cope with Thomas and Alice. Jacqui gives Mick another severe telling-off. Tinhead needs help to
Episode 1891 - Water Everywhere
May 16, 1997 · 30 min
Susannah moves her things into Emily's room while Thomas and Alice are staying. Tim borrows tools from David so that he can steal a washing machine for Christian. David threatens t
Episode 1892 - Deep Trouble
May 20, 1997 · 30 min
Will Susannah move back into Max's room? Will Ron accept David's peace offering? Will JC accept any of the blame for the damage to Mick and Elaine's property? Will Rachel agree to
Episode 1893 - So Useless
May 21, 1997 · 30 min
Sinbad tells Mick he has finished with Carmel. Elaine tells Bel the pizza parlour may not reopen. Despite Jacqui and Katie's advice, Rachel agrees to go on the Pill.
Episode 1894 - Lascivious
May 23, 1997 · 30 min
Max plans to surprise Susannah with a holiday, but she has other things on her mind. Sinbad and Mick try to rexolve their differences. Gladys gives Elaine a cheque, but Mick won't
Episode 1895 - You've Had It
May 27, 1997 · 30 min
It is the grand opening of David's garage, but the residents of the Close are in a sombre mood after hearing that Susannah has died. Sinbad tries to find a job for Tinhead, Cassie
Episode 1896 - Fun's Over
May 28, 1997 · 30 min
Tinhead starts working at the garage, but will he last? Sinbad tries to convince Mick to accept Gladys's money. Rachel can't stop crying after arguing with Christian. Jacqui tells
Episode 1897 - Fatigues
May 30, 1997 · 30 min
Max decides that is time for a holiday, but first there are some ashes that need to be scattered. On Ron's first visit to the garage, Tinhead accidentally fills his car up with die
Episode 1898 - Unforgiving
Jun 3, 1997 · 30 min
Sinbad and David are not convinced that Rachel is doing the right thing. Tinhead is told that he hasn't been sacked after all. Mick discovers that fitting out the new shop is going
Episode 1899 - Fighter
Jun 4, 1997 · 30 min
Max and Susannah discover, from a letter inadvertently opened by Ron, that the police will not be pressing charges. Jacqui hopes that she will be able to go back to work soon, but
Episode 1900 - All Packed Up
Jun 6, 1997 · 30 min
Gladys decides that she needs to stay upstairs rather than try to move around. Jacqui comes home, and insists that no-one is taking over her responsibilities. Ollie is not pleased
Episode 1901 - Up The Valley
Jun 10, 1997 · 30 min
Christian is still jealous of Rachel and Mike. Katie helps Jacqui to convince everyone that she is still in control. Susannah and Max enjoy a second honeymoon, and Max has a confes
Episode 1902 - Not Even An Option
Jun 11, 1997 · 30 min
Mick's chip-shop plans suffer a severe setback. Max wakes up and finds that he is alone. Danny is agog with indifference about his forthcoming work experience. Christian convinces
Episode 1903 - Going Backwards
Jun 13, 1997 · 30 min
Gladys gives Mick and Elaine more money, and refuses to undergo readiotherapy. Danny finds a different kind of work experience from that which his parents arranged for him, and "Bi
Episode 1904 - Childish Comments
Jun 17, 1997 · 30 min
Jacqui sees a solicitor, and continues to lie about her problems. Ollie assures Bel he is not having an affair. Gladys's condition deteriorates, and the pain-killers are not workin
Episode 1905 - Dick Ronson
Jun 18, 1997 · 30 min
Jackie wonders if number 10 should be sold so that the bills can be paid. Elaine harangues the doctor when he can't help Gladys. Christian tries to convince Rachel to have a "low-k
Episode 1906 - Well-Matched Couple
Jun 20, 1997 · 30 min
Rachel plans to choose a best man for Christian, but will he be agreeable? Mike rings the posh girl he slept with the previous night, and gets a wrong number. Bel interrupts anothe
Episode 1907 - Going Private
Jun 24, 1997 · 30 min
Bel is anxious to prevent Mike talking about what happened the previous night, but the gossip has already started. Jacqui consults a private specialist about the condition of her e
Episode 1908 - Worse And Worse
Jun 25, 1997 · 30 min
Jacqui stays off work, and Mike is not feeling well enough to go in either. Gladys is fading fast, so Mick has to take drastic measures. Susannah is determined to find ways of impr
Episode 1909 - Peace Initiative
Jun 27, 1997 · 30 min
Elaine wonders whether Gladys ought to go into hospital after all. Ollie returns, but can he and Bel resolve any of their differences? Max worries that Susannah is becoming obsessi
Episode 1910 - Dicing With Death
Jun 30, 1997 · 30 min
Ollie and Bel decide to give things another go, but there is something they don't know. Jimmy worries that the Johnsons will get him into trouble with the police. It is Gladys's bi
Episode 1911 - Please Stop Breathing
Jul 1, 1997 · 30 min
While Ron apologises for over-reacting to Mike having a sexually transmitted disease, Ollie visits a doctor, and is horrified by what he diagnoses....... Jimmy makes Jackie a stron
Episode 1912 - What She Wanted
Jul 2, 1997 · 30 min
Ollie compiles a list of everyone he has recently slept with, and asks Bel to do the same. Mick confides in Sinbad about what he has done, but Elaine has more trouble coming to ter
Episode 1913 - One Of Those Nights
Jul 3, 1997 · 30 min
The Corkhills have a sleepless night as they try to stop the steam coming from Cracker's ears, and Jimmy also feels the after-effects of the curry - but it is a much more disturbin
Episode 1914 - Out He Pops
Jul 4, 1997 · 30 min
Rachel is not keen on Christian's idea that she arrives by taxi for her wedding. Ollie and Bel argue over access to Danny at the "clap clinic". There are a few teething troubles at
Episode 1915 - Stiff Upper Lip
Jul 8, 1997 · 30 min
Elaine wants to tell Cassie the truth, but Mick doubts that this is a good idea. Jimmy and Jackie have different ideas for baby names, but can Julia help? Ron is mysteriously summo
Episode 1916 - Clubbing Together
Jul 9, 1997 · 30 min
David and Sinbad decide to treat Rachel to a honeymoon. Katie wakens up to find an occupied tent in the back garden. Cassie and Elaine sort through Gladys's effects. Performing on
Episode 1917 - Manoeuvering
Jul 11, 1997 · 30 min
Elaine goes back to work, and Cassie gets a surprise job offer. Jacqui is frustrated by David's efforts to make things easier for her, and strikes back. When Ollie goes to Manchest
Episode 1918 - Fussing
Jul 15, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy receives his NVQ certificates. David asks Cassie's advice on wallpaper patterns, but Jacqui and Katie tell him they are moving out of the bungalow. Christian wants to choose
Episode 1919 - Calvin
Jul 16, 1997 · 30 min
Jackie is not impressed when Jimmy names the baby after a pair of underpants. Jacqui thinks that Julia is about to start a collection for a guide dog for her. Ollie feels that he i
Episode 1920 - Half Of What's Left
Jul 18, 1997 · 30 min
Lindsey returns to sing at the "Legion", but this time as herself. Cassie believes she is going to lose out on some of her inheritance from Gladys. David hires a chainsaw in the ho
Episode 1921 - Mum's Will
Jul 22, 1997 · 30 min
Elaine discovers why Cassie has been ignoring her and Mick. Danny refuses to talk about Bel. Jimmy goes to the employment office, David sadly reflects on the past, and Katie and Ja
Episode 1922 - Double Whammy
Jul 23, 1997 · 30 min
Rachel wants to postpone the wedding because Mandy is stuck in Australia, but Christian won't let her. Mick discovers that Jacqui has reported him to the authorities. Danny wrecks
Episode 1923 - Christian And Rachel
Jul 25, 1997 · 30 min
On Rachel and Christian's big day, Lindsey is invited to an audition. Ron intercepts a letter to Jacqui, but what can he do about it? Elaine is still worrying about Cassie, while J
Episode 1924 - Money's No Object
Jul 29, 1997 · 30 min
David gets an answering machine and a cleaner/cook. Lindsey turns down Ron's offer of top billing at the "Legion". Cassie agrees to loan Mick and Elaine another £
Episode 1925 - Delayed Shock
Jul 30, 1997 · 30 min
Danny sets out to prove to Jimmy that he could use forged certificates to get a job. Cassie is sent home from work, suffering from delayed shock. Ron examines the books of "Bar Bro
Episode 1926 - How Could We Refuse?
Aug 1, 1997 · 30 min
Lindsey tells Jimmy she has been selected to "Sing Like A Star", but he is more surprised to hear who took her to the audition. Jacqui has her operation, but will it restore her si
Episode 1927 - Potential Clients
Aug 5, 1997 · 30 min
Elaine wants to try to explain to Cassie. Rachel and Christian return from their honeymoon. Danny decides that there is only one career for Jimmy, and Jacqui is keen to get back to
Episode 1928 - New Partner
Aug 6, 1997 · 30 min
Susannah offers to look after Jackie's baby. David warns Ron against his proposed business venture. Ollie tries to bribe Danny. Elaine is concerned when Cassie can't be found, and
Episode 1929 - Oh God
Aug 8, 1997 · 30 min
After hearing her calling out during the night, Danny asks if Eleanor is religious. Elaine wants to report Cassie's disappearance to the police, but then she turns up. Christian mo
Episode 1930 - Card School
Aug 12, 1997 · 30 min
Max has to choose between trying to get Susannah pregnant or going to Ollie's card school. Cassie cannot keep quiet about what Elaine has told her - but who will she tell? Jimmy th
Episode 1931 - Animal Passions
Aug 13, 1997 · 30 min
When Rachel shows Jacqui her honeymoon photos, she finds that those taken on the beach are missing. Mick thinks Sinbad and Jimmy are talking about him - and soon, they are. Ollie f
Episode 1932 - Avoiding The Issue
Aug 15, 1997 · 30 min
David feels that Ron has behaved unethically by becoming Jacqui's business partner without telling her. Cassie walks in on Mick and Elaine having a party with the children, and ref
Episode 1933 - Exhumed
Aug 19, 1997 · 30 min
Elaine wants to tell Tanya what she has done before Cassie reveals all, but she may have left it too late. Jacqui and Ron buy new clothes for Leanne's court case. Christian tries t
Episode 1934 - Statements
Aug 20, 1997 · 30 min
Ollie and a reluctant Danny help Eleanor move into her new premises. Jacqui plans to ensure that the court know what Leanne is capable of, but will she get the chance to speak? Jim
Episode 1935 - Shrewd Investment
Aug 22, 1997 · 30 min
Ron invites everyone to "Bar Brookie" to celebrate his new partnership. Eleanor tries to reassure Mick and Elaine. Jimmy is interviewed for a PGCE course, and Susannah wonders if s
Episode 1936 - Away From All This
Aug 26, 1997 · 30 min
Eleanor advises Jacqui that she is probably stuck with Ron as a partner. When Susannah's doctor refuses to send her for tests, she decides to go private. Katie finds that she is su
Episode 1937 - Sob Stories
Aug 27, 1997 · 30 min
Christian attempts to manipulate Rachel into giving up her job. The Dixons return to court to hear the verdict of Leanne's trial, but will they be satisfied with the outcome? Disco
Episode 1938 - William James
Aug 29, 1997 · 30 min
There is friction in "Bar Brookie" when Ron is determined to protect his investment, and in church when Jackie and Jimmy still can't agree on the name with which their baby is to b
Episode 1939 - If A Job Is Worth Doing
Sep 2, 1997 · 30 min
Sinbad tries to persuade the kids to go back to school. Carmel tries to make plans for the future. Jacqui wants to deny Ron's pork scratchings and Ottersburn Mild access to "Bar Br
Episode 1940 - Adhesions
Sep 3, 1997 · 30 min
Sinbad moves out of the Corkhills' to join Carmel. Mick goes to ask Mr Thornton to keep an eye on Leo and Gemma, and is asked to step down as school governor. Christian needs a new
Episode 1941 - Join The Club
Sep 5, 1997 · 30 min
Danny, fed up with being served muesli for breakfast just because Eleanor prefers it, rebels by skipping school and getting into a stolen car with Tinhead. Elaine is told that she
Episode 1942 - A Long Way To Go
Sep 9, 1997 · 30 min
The police make further enquiries around the Close, and Elaine feels that it is time for a family holiday away from the gossips. Kylie starts school, Jimmy starts college, and Rach
Episode 1943 - Full Discount
Sep 10, 1997 · 30 min
When Ollie plans not to give Jimmy a full discount on his college textbooks, Danny takes matters into his own hands. Sinbad is forced off the road by a maniac driver, and believes
Episode 1944 - Unsuitable
Sep 12, 1997 · 30 min
The Farnhams seek advice on adoption, but may not like the outcome. Jimmy's first day of teacher training goes slightly wrong when he dismisses a class half an hour early. Rachel i
Episode 1945 - Hard Going
Sep 16, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy finds his course hard going. Max tries not to give up hope, but Susannah is despondent. Ollie plans to impress Eleanor with his cooking, but Danny muscles in. Tinhead is fed
Episode 1946 - None Of It
Sep 17, 1997 · 30 min
Max and a reluctant Susannah go for counselling, but will it do any good? Carmel tries to talk to Tinhead about the handbag theft. Jimmy is burning the midnight oil, but still can'
Episode 1947 - Sneak Thieves
Sep 19, 1997 · 30 min
Jackie invites Sinbad to move back in. Danny and Tinhead remove the evidence which shows who committed the handbag theft. Susannah turns her energies to cleaning. Julia agrees to l
Episode 1948 - It Has Got To Stop!
Sep 23, 1997 · 30 min
Jackie refuses to believe that Susannah didn't abduct her baby. Carmel tries to encourage Sinbad to move back in with her. Jimmy thinks his new career may already be over. A night
Episode 1949 - Action!
Sep 24, 1997 · 30 min
Christian still isn't speaking to Rachel. Lisa takes Susannah shopping. Lindsey is filmed for "Sing Like A Star" at the pizza-parlour, but who will be the co-star? Sinbad catches T
Episode 1950 - Letting Down
Sep 26, 1997 · 30 min
Sinbad doesn't get any thanks for helping Tinhead out of trouble. Jimmy receives a grant cheque - but it's almost all already spoken for. Danny has a few confessions to make to Oll
Episode 1951 - Thermals
Sep 30, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy needs to borrow some gear for a field trip, and finds someone nearby who has it. The Johnsons return, but a shock awaits them. Max comes up with another option which may enab
Episode 1952 - Vinegar
Oct 1, 1997 · 30 min
Susannah comes to a conclusion about Max's idea, and goes back to work. Elaine and Mick attend their committal hearing. Jimmy soaks his feet in vinegar, then returns it to the chip
Episode 1953 - Big Bang Theory
Oct 3, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy goes off on his field trip. Elaine refuses to let Tanya go back to school, and tries again to persuade Mick to do a runner. The Farnhams put their proposal to Lisa, but will
Episode 1954 - Count Me Out
Oct 7, 1997 · 30 min
Lisa stresses to Max and Susannah that she would prefer her eggs to be unfertilised. Mick has second thoughts about going on the run. Ron returns from Las Vegas to see Jacqui's new
Episode 1955 - Not Going Anywhere
Oct 8, 1997 · 30 min
Mick finds out that the case against him was going to be dropped, but it isn't now. Danny assures Ollie that he is past his rebellion phase. Callum convinces Jacqui that she needs
Episode 1956 - Insurance
Oct 10, 1997 · 30 min
Danny makes a mysterious phone call to arrange a secret meeting. Callum insists that Jacqui listens to his full "sales pitch". Tim has a preliminary interview for a new career. Lin
Episode 1957 - Devotion
Oct 14, 1997 · 30 min
Tim is optimistic about his chances. Ron feels that he can't turn his back on "Bar Brookie", despite what has happened to Mike. Sinbad tries to reassure Leo and Gemma about Mick, a
Episode 1958 - The Full Works
Oct 15, 1997 · 30 min
Lindsey and Peter plan to go for a weekend away in Southport. Mick tries to persuade Cassie to change her statement. Ron and Jacqui are forced to agree to Callum's terms, and Bunty
Episode 1959 - Old Times
Oct 17, 1997 · 30 min
Ron needs to find a new tenant and a new home. Mick feels that his position is worse than ever - but has Sinbad found the solution? Christian tells Rachel about his childhood. Olli
Episode 1960 - Bath
Oct 21, 1997 · 30 min
The O'Learys arrive on the Close, as Ron moves in with David. But where will Mike go? Jacqui gets nowhere when she tries to reduce the weekly extortion payments. Eleanor tells Mick
Episode 1961 - Tent
Oct 22, 1997 · 30 min
Ron and David discover that Mike has pitched a tent in their back garden. Carmel doesn't appreciate Julia telling her to keep an eye on "Skinhead". Max discovers that Susannah stil
Episode 1962 - Mad
Oct 24, 1997 · 30 min
Despite Max's reluctance, he visits a surrogacy agency with Susannah. Eleanor has little to tell Ollie about her past. Jackie tells Cassie that Mick has changed his story. Rachel f
Episode 1963 - Advice
Oct 28, 1997 · 30 min
Jacqui looks for new ways to improve profits, but Callum has some "advice" for her. Peter and Lindsey return from their holiday. Susannah looks through Max's address book, in the h
Episode 1964 - Dan's Decision
Oct 29, 1997 · 30 min
It is Danny's custody hearing, but will he have any impact on the final decision? Carmel replaces Ron's furniture with her own, and encourages Sinbad to go jogging with Tim. A visi
Episode 1965 - Qualities
Oct 31, 1997 · 30 min
Susannah insists that either she or Max sound out Jacqui as a prospective surrogate mother. Bel arrives at Ollie's - but which of them will Danny chose to live with? A face from Ji
Episode 1966 - Curious
Nov 4, 1997 · 30 min
Ollie reassures Eleanor that things will just be the same, but then she has a makeover. Ron offers Lindsey a gig, but what has Barry to offer? David investigates when Julia sees so
Episode 1967 - Persuaded To Talk
Nov 5, 1997 · 30 min
Eleanor finds out why Ollie objects to her new look, and wants to talk about it. Sinbad discovers that Rachel has gone to stay with Mandy. Barry warns Ron that it will not be easy
Episode 1968 - Make Me An Offer
Nov 7, 1997 · 30 min
Julia reveals what Tim has done, and Sinbad gets him a punchbag. Peter has a few things to say to Lindsey. When Ron suffers another attack, Jacqui makes a big decision.
Episode 1969 - Pickles
Nov 10, 1997 · 30 min
Ollie and Eleanor disagree over a burst condom. Max discovers that he has volunteered to be Julia's driving instructor. Jacqui makes a deal with Barry, and the O'Learys throw a buf
Episode 1970 - First Instalment
Nov 11, 1997 · 30 min
Max discovers that Susannah has made a down-payment to Jacqui without getting any kind of receipt. Danny finds a pregnancy testing kit in the pedal bin. Tim undergoes rigorous test
Episode 1971 - Unplanned Pregnancy
Nov 12, 1997 · 30 min
Barry hopes that his attempts to chat up Lindsey will be more successful than his first try at ejecting Callum. Julia and David visit Ron in hospital. Max and Susannah try to stren
Episode 1972 - Turkey Baster
Nov 13, 1997 · 30 min
Ollie asks Eleanor to move in permanently with him, and she agrees to think about it. Tim explains why he is home early from the training camp, and Ben tries to reassure him. Mick
Episode 1973 - Different Kettles Of Fish
Nov 14, 1997 · 30 min
Jackie is surprised to hear that Barry is going to take Lindsey to her audition in Norwich. Katie makes an important discovery about surrogacy contracts, and someone from Eleanor's
Episode 1974 - Biological Parents
Nov 18, 1997 · 30 min
Jacqui is fertile, but Max is away at a food show in Leeds. Louise returns, and Eleanor takes her to lunch - but will she tell Ollie? Cassie must decide whether to let Mick help wi
Episode 1975 - Sperm
Nov 19, 1997 · 30 min
Susannah gives Julia the day off to go and see Tim getting his award, but she manages to throw the Farnhams' plans into jeopardy first. Ron gets out of hospital, but Jacqui needs t
Episode 1976 - Till Next Month
Nov 21, 1997 · 30 min
Lindsey may not be able to finish things with Barry before Peter comes home. Tim gets into a fracas with Ron. Eleanor agonises over Louise, and Gladys is buried again.
Episode 1977 - Co-opted
Nov 25, 1997 · 30 min
David hears from Julia that Ron has been asked to organise the Christmas pantomime, but believes he should intervene. Jackie thinks it is time Lindsey stopped making a fool of Pete
Episode 1978 - Torturing
Nov 26, 1997 · 30 min
Rachel moves back in with Jacqui and Katie. Mick tries to make arrangements for Leo and Gemma if he goes to prison. David has ideas for an unusual pantomime, and a role for Julia t
Episode 1979 - Dicko Bows Out
Nov 28, 1997 · 30 min
Mick and the children set off to see Josie. Eleanor has lunch with Louise, who has a few questions for her. Jacqui and Ron have both written to each other to say the same thing, an
Episode 1980 - Happy Couple
Dec 2, 1997 · 30 min
The morning after a heavy drinking session, Ben is horrified to discover who he wakes up with. Jacqui may have some news for Max and Susannah, and Peter invites Barry to his engage
Episode 1981 - Laying Claims
Dec 3, 1997 · 30 min
Katie worries that Eleanor may want to take her place at the office. Jacqui discovers that the rumours have already started regarding her involvement with the Farnhams - but is the
Episode 1982 - Sing Like A Star
Dec 5, 1997 · 30 min
Katie is prepared to resign, but will she go through with it? The Johnsons return from Cornwall. Lindsey takes part in "Sing Like A Star", and the Farnhams may damage their relatio
Episode 1983 - Traitors
Dec 9, 1997 · 30 min
Jacqui decides to sell part of the salon, but will she find a willing buyer? Carmel tries to reason with Tim, but he storms out again and returns with a friend. With Mick's trial a
Episode 1984 - Sad Cases
Dec 10, 1997 · 30 min
Jacqui prepares to tell Max their deal is off, but can't find the right moment. Jimmy takes Jackie to the school Christmas dance - but how will she react to meeting his supervisor?
Episode 1985 - It's Not Over
Dec 12, 1997 · 30 min
Eleanor obtains the telephone number of Louise's foster parents and calls them. Lindsey prepares for another gig, unaware that there are a few people who are interested in her move
Episode 1986 - Dragon's Bum
Dec 16, 1997 · 30 min
A flu bug is striking down the cast of the pantomime, so Julia has to find some willing stand-ins, and thinks Jacqui would be perfect for the back end of the dragon. Eleanor is sca
Episode 1987 - The Money's Gone
Dec 17, 1997 · 30 min
Ron decides that he and David need a new image to set about impressing the landed gentry. Jackie comes home to find Barry in Lindsey's bedroom. Max panics when he hears that Peter
Episode 1988 - Gamesmanship
Dec 19, 1997 · 30 min
Eleanor and Ollie meet Louise's foster parents. David and Ron go golfing, but will they meet any potential dates? Barry wants his payment from Jacqui, but he has already made sure
Episode 1989 - Hole In One
Dec 23, 1997 · 30 min
Jimmy plans to take over "Chips With Everything" if Mick goes to prison, but Mick may have other ideas. Ron and David go to the sherry and biscuit evening at the golf club, but whi
Episode 1990 - Two Coats
Dec 24, 1997 · 30 min
Cassie visits the Johnsons on Christmas Day, but she may just be bringing more bad news for Mick. Ron reflects on his life as he turns 50. The Farnhams prepare for an important hou
Episode 1991 - For Our Lindsey
Dec 26, 1997 · 30 min
In a special 78-minute extended Christmas episode, Jackie and Jimmy decide that it is time for them to convince Barry once and for all that he must never see Lindsey again.
Episode 1992 - Get Rid Of Her
Dec 30, 1997 · 30 min
Mick must decide whether to see Elaine, Ron tries to improve his putting, Peter finds Lindsey's story difficult to believe, and careless driving causes a death on the Close.
Episode 1993 - New Year's Kiss
Dec 31, 1997 · 30 min
Eleanor is reluctant to help Louise to find her father. An old face turns up unexpectedly at the chip shop. David and Ron celebrate New Year at the golf club dance, and there is a