Emmerdale: Series 11
Season 11 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 Emmerdale Season 10.
- 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 11 Progress Shield
Episode 703 (Tue 12th Jan 1982)
Jan 12, 1982
Annie Sugden looks back at the events leading to Christmas. Jack Sugden and Pat Merrick have announced their engagement. But Pat is still on edge - could this be because of her ex-
Episode 704 (Thu 14th Jan 1982)
Jan 14, 1982
Jack has been avoiding the truth for eighteen years, but the past has finally found a way of catching up with him.
Episode 705 (Tue 19th Jan 1982)
Jan 19, 1982
There's a revelation in store for Jackie - and Jack quickly discovers that some things are better left unsaid.
Episode 706 (Thu 21st Jan 1982)
Jan 21, 1982
Amos awaits with trepidation the arrival of Lettice Noble - for the judging of the best kept cellar competition.
Episode 707 (Tue 26th Jan 1982)
Jan 26, 1982
Jackie has not been turning up for work, and Seth has been making excuses for him. But how much longer will Joe put up with this?
Episode 708 (Thu 28th Jan 1982)
Jan 28, 1982
Jack finds a sympathetic audience in Joe, but for Jackie, there seems no-one to turn to.
Episode 709 (Tue 2nd Feb 1982)
Feb 2, 1982
Jackie is still angry and confused and it's anyone's guess what he might do next.
Episode 710 (Thu 4th Feb 1982)
Feb 4, 1982
Sandie tries to put things right with her brother. Can Joe offer her any help?
Episode 711 (Tue 9th Feb 1982)
Feb 9, 1982
Tom continues to reel at Pat for keeping Jackie's paternity secret, whilst Annie and Dolly are infuriated with how distant Jack is with the farm.
Episode 712 (Thu 11th Feb 1982)
Feb 11, 1982
The Sugden's land rover is slashed, but nobody knows who it was. Meanwhile, Jackie resorts to alcohol to help escape his problems.
Episode 713 (Tue 16th Feb 1982)
Feb 16, 1982
Amos is determined to catch whoever slashed the land rover's tyres. Later, Amos and Henry break up a fight between Jack and Tom. Also, Pat believes that leaving Jack will save her
Episode 714 (Thu 18th Feb 1982)
Feb 18, 1982
Sam is shocked when Jackie reveals Jack as his biological father, whilst Donald is shocked when Tom reveals the same. Meanwhile, Annie gives Jack a heated talking to. Also, Joe int
Episode 715 (Tue 23rd Feb 1982)
Feb 23, 1982
Annie tries to right the wrongs and begs Tom to help Jackie accept his new family. Meanwhile, Dolly is shocked when Sam goes to Ireland, and is insistent that he won't be returning
Episode 716 (Thu 25th Feb 1982)
Feb 25, 1982
Pat breaks off her engagement to Jack. Meanwhile, Tom has gotten a job in Aberdeen and says goodbye to Jackie and Sandie before his departure.
Episode 717 (Tue 2nd March 1982)
Mar 2, 1982
Dolly is left in charge of the farmhouse as Annie and Sam leave for Ireland. Meanwhile, John tries to get Joe to hire more staff but Joe is unhappy with his interference.
Episode 718 (Thu 4th March 1982)
Mar 4, 1982
Dolly takes a fancy to the newborn calf, whilst Grace accepts her farming days are over. Jack is cold towards Joe, and Pat is cold towards Jack. Also, Amos and Henry hire Seth as a
Episode 719 (Tue 9th March 1982)
Mar 9, 1982
Seth is upset when he finds out Grace is moving to Hotten without telling him. Meanwhile, Dolly goes to visit the doctors about trying for a baby again. Also, John tries to convinc
Episode 720 (Thu 11th March 1982)
Mar 11, 1982
Pat manages to put her foot in it with her other child, and Sandie decides to take off to see Jackie. Meanwhile, Dolly thinks Matt wants there to be a problem with her having child
Episode 721 (Tue 16th March 1982)
Mar 16, 1982
Matt and Dolly make up, whilst Grace's departure becomes common knowledge. Meanwhile, Sandra arrives with bad news for Amos, whilst Seth's performance in The Woolpack is a success.
Episode 722 (Thu 18th March 1982)
Mar 18, 1982
Dolly receives good news about wanting to have another child, whilst Henry and Amos are impressed with the profits from Seth's performance. Meanwhile, Joe meets Alan Turner - the n
Episode 723 (Tue 23rd March 1982)
Mar 23, 1982
Matt and Jack are kept busy on the farm with lambing season, but Matt confides in Jack that he's worried for Dolly's health. Meanwhile, Alan gets into the office and already begins
Episode 724 (Thu 25th March 1982)
Mar 25, 1982
Pat gets a promotion from Alan, but Donald is unsure on whether to accept his from the bishop. Meanwhile, the villagers meet Alan and Amos takes a liking to him.
Episode 725 (Tue 30th March 1982)
Mar 30, 1982
Jack discovers Pat has lied to her, whilst Jackie meets up with ex-girlfriend Jane. Also, Sandie takes an interest in Alan's horse William.
Episode 726 (Thu 1st April 1982)
Apr 1, 1982
Jack is angry after seeing Pat and Joe together and makes snide remarks. Dolly gets them to stop arguing and gets Pat and Joe to join. Jack is jealous over Joe helping Pat and Doll
Episode 727 (Tue 6th April 1982)
Apr 6, 1982
Sam and Seamus go fishing. Dolly hints to Matt about what she wants for her birthday. Henry takes Jack to the Feathers to talk. Seamus and Sam make plans to go fishing the next day
Episode 728 (Thu 8th April 1982)
Apr 8, 1982
It's Dolly's birthday and Matt, Joe and Jack celebrate with her. However, the celebrations come to a halt when Annie calls to let the family know Sam has been taken ill with pneumo
Episode 729 (Tue 4th May 1982)
May 4, 1982
The family celebrate as Dolly reveals she is pregnant, but Annie gets a call telling her Sam has taken a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, new curate Bill Jeffries arrives on his moto
Episode 730 (Thu 6th May 1982)
May 6, 1982
Sam has an emergency operation after his condition deteriorates further, and the family are scared he won't pull through. Meanwhile, Amos is infuriated when an error ends up with t
Episode 731 (Tue 11th May 1982)
May 11, 1982
Sam's operation goes well and the almond causing the blockage and health problems is removed. Meanwhile, Dolly gives Sam some good news about her and Matt's future and Pat finds wo
Episode 732 (Thu 13th May 1982)
May 13, 1982
The list of problems at Emmerdale Farm keep growing as the crop spraying causes the cattle to stampede. Meanwhile, Henry explodes at Amos and Seth and Jackie decide to skive off wo
Episode 733 (Tue 18th May 1982)
May 18, 1982
Joe's future at NY Estates is in jeopardy when Jack makes clear he will be suing the company. Meanwhile, Jackie gets a raw deal from Seth and Sid's offer is looking attractive...
Episode 734 (Thu 20th May 1982)
May 20, 1983
Sam is intrigued by David's Rubik's cube. He challenges Sam to a game of draughts, but Sam says he will play later on. Alan confronts Joe over the spraying at Emmerdale Farm and th
Episode 735 (Tue 25th May 1982)
May 25, 1982
Jackie is horrified to learn that Sid is untrustworthy, and Jack gives Sid a stern warning. Meanwhile, Sandie gets a job in a clothes shop.
Episode 736 (Thu 27th May 1982)
May 27, 1982
Sandie arrives for her first day at Hit 'n' Miss and receives lots of complements from Barry, but are his intentions innocent? Meanwhile, the Sugdens are thrilled when Sam returns
Episode 737 (Tue 1st June 1982)
Jun 1, 1982
Jackie has a brush with the law but Seth gets him off the hook. Meanwhile, Dolly and Matt make plans for the barn conversion whilst Joe explodes at Jack.
Episode 738 (Thu 3rd June 1982)
Jun 3, 1982
Sam tries to make Joe and Jack make up, whilst Pat worries about Sandie's inappropriate relationship with her boss.
Episode 739 (Tue 8th June 1982)
Jun 8, 1982
Alan gives Jack and Pat an offer which could help majorly with problems, but Jack's morals force him into rejecting. Meanwhile, Henry and Seth are suspicious of why Amos is so secr
Episode 740 (Thu 10th June 1982)
Jun 10, 1982
Henry finds out the truth about Amos's disastrous holiday when a man arrives at The Woolpack. Meanwhile, Pat and Jack decide on a wedding venue, but Sam is against it.
Episode 741 (Tue 14th Sept 1982)
Sep 14, 1982
The situation over who gets the barn conversion contains, however Matt and Dolly find Alan's offer of Tolly's Farm hard to refuse. Meanwhile, Seth's attempts at conning Amos are to
Episode 742 (Thu 16th Sept 1982)
Sep 16, 1982
Dolly and Matt decide it's time to leave, whilst Sam loses his temper with Joe. Also, Sandie enjoys a date with Teddy.
Episode 743 (Tue 21st Sept 1982)
Sep 21, 1982
Alan plans to give Dolly and Matt an offer they can't refuse. Meanwhile, Teddy and Sandie's date is ruined by Jack's arrival.
Episode 744 (Thu 23rd Sept 1982)
Sep 23, 1982
Donald sets Sam's mind at rest but has made his own decision about the Sugden wedding.
Episode 745 (Tue 28th Sept 1982)
Sep 28, 1982
Amos is upset when he doesn't receive an invite to Pat and Jack's wedding, but Seth is the one in for a shock when Amos finally receives an invite. Meanwhile, Teddy is fired by Joe
Episode 746 (Thu 30th Sept 1982)
Sep 30, 1982
Alan gives Matt the offer of a high paying job and a free house, and he heavily considers it - but Emmerdale Farm can't afford to lose him. Meanwhile, Alan informs Joe that Teddy n
Episode 747 (Tue 5th Oct 1982)
Oct 5, 1982
The day has come for Jack and Pat's wedding day, and Jack has managed to get a vicar to bless their wedding as Pat wanted. Meanwhile, Joe stands by his decisions to sack Teddy. Als
Episode 748 (Thu 7th Oct 1982)
Oct 7, 1982
Amos and Henry get a shock when they find Seth not behind the bar - instead the vicar! Meanwhile, Teddy's plan to get revenge on NY Estates and frame Jack goes ahead...
Episode 749 (Tue 12th Oct 1982)
Oct 12, 1982
A disaster with the crops at NY Estates brings more trouble for Joe.
Episode 750 (Thu 14th Oct 1982)
Oct 14, 1982
Jackie confronts Teddy, but their heated exchange results in a brutal punch-up. Meanwhile, Matt and Dolly are given the barn in order to keep Matt on at Emmerdale Farm.
Episode 751 (Tue 19th Oct 1982)
Oct 19, 1982
Joe is annoyed when Jackie prioritises spending time with Graham over work. Meanwhile, Dolly is annoyed with the slow progress of the barn conversion.
Episode 752 (Thu 21st Oct 1982)
Oct 21, 1982
Henry is fuming over the destruction of Primrose Dingle and pesters Alan. Meanwhile, Pat gets offended when Sam and Jack expect her to give up her job, whilst Seth tells Jackie sto
Episode 753 (Tue 26th Oct 1982)
Oct 26, 1982
Dolly has a fall down the stairs at the barn conversion, but will the baby be OK? Meanwhile, Pat is horrified to learn Graham has convinced Jackie to sign up for the army, and Jack
Episode 754 (Thu 28th Oct 1982)
Oct 28, 1982
Alan is left seething after he discovers Henry has complained to Meadows. Meanwhile, vet Martin Butler takes an interest in Sandie and asks her out.
Episode 755 (Tue 2nd Nov 1982)
Nov 2, 1982
It's a not so happy birthday for Jackie when Pat forces him to spend his 18th with the family he doesn't want.
Episode 756 (Thu 4th Nov 1982)
Nov 4, 1982
Jack and Seth try to talk Jackie out of joining the army but fail. Meanwhile, Dolly and Pat struggle to get on.
Episode 757 (Tue 9th Nov 1982)
Nov 9, 1982
Jack is so unhappy with the amount of milk produced that he calls in the vet to check them out. Meanwhile, Matt and Dolly struggle to decide on a baby name, whilst Jackie is interv
Episode 758 (Thu 11th Nov 1982)
Nov 11, 1982
Pat is beginning to change her mind about Jackie joining the army, with help from Jack. Meanwhile, Amos makes clear he is furious aout being kept in the dark about the happenings i
Episode 759 (Tue 16th Nov 1982)
Nov 16, 1982
Pat and Dolly still fail to get along, whilst Martin and Sandie enjoy their evening together. However, their decision to take their relationship to the next level is ruined when An
Episode 760 (Thu 18th Nov 1982)
Nov 18, 1982
The Home Farm shoot is a disaster: Andy is accidentally shot by Peter, then Peter refuses to allow Home Farm to supply his business. Alan takes his rage out on Jackie, and gives hi
Episode 761 (Tue 23rd Nov 1982)
Nov 23, 1982
Jackie spirals out of control and, trying to teach Alan a lesson, torches the Home Farm Caravan. Meanwhile, Jack and Matt are stunned to discover the cows' food contained bits of m
Episode 762 (Thu 25th Nov 1982)
Nov 25, 1982
Jackie believes his lies have gotten him off scot-free, but even with Sandie's help, he is still arrested for arson. Meanwhile, Alan helps Matt and Dolly with their furniture probl
Episode 763 (Tue 30th Nov 1982)
Nov 30, 1982
Richard and Seth have narrow escaped when a lorry driver drives dangerously through the village. Meanwhile, Donald convinces Jackie to move into the Vicarage.
Episode 764 (Wed 1st Dec 1982)
Dec 1, 1982
Joe sub-consciously accepts a bribe from Alec, whilst Henry complains to Alan about Richard nearly getting killed. Also, Amos is in la-la-land over his weight.
Episode 765 (Tue 7th Dec 1982)
Dec 7, 1982
Alan gets a shock when Sgt. MacArthur turns up with bad news. Meanwhile, Joe shows off his flash new car.
Episode 766 (Thu 9th Dec 1982)
Dec 9, 1982
Jackie, Sandie and Andy get in trouble when Sam discovers their sherry party at the Vicarage. Meanwhile, Amos takes an interest in walking and Alan confronts another one of Fenton'
Episode 767 (Tue 14th Dec 1982)
Dec 14, 1982
Amos takes his new-found passion for walking too far and ends up stranded at Black Ridge. Meanwhile, Joe gets one step ahead of a deceitful Alec.
Episode 768 (Thu 16th Dec 1982)
Dec 16, 1982
The hunt is on for Amos, but will he be found before it's too late? Meanwhile, Donald tries to convince Jackie to plead guilty to arson.
Episode 769 (Tue 21st Dec 1982)
Dec 21, 1982
Dolly is embarrassed when she mistakenly believes she's gone into labour. Meanwhile, Henry is incensed when Amos ends up driving customers away.
Episode 770 (Thu 23rd Dec 1982)
Dec 23, 1982
Dolly goes into labour, but only Jackie, Sandie, Andy and Jane are there to help her. Jackie drives her to the hospital despite having no license, and Dolly has a son just as Matt