Emmerdale: Series 22
Season 22 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 21.
- 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 22 Progress Shield
Episode 1727 (Tue 5th Jan 1993)
Jan 5, 1993
Frank is back working. Zoe asks him to stop drinking and he promises that today is a fresh start. Zoe is sceptical. Lorraine is leaving Lynn's and going back to live with Carol. Mi
Episode 1728 (Thu 7th Jan 1993)
Jan 7, 1993
Rachel is trying to do some college work before term starts. Sarah asks if she and Sangeeta would look after Robert while she and Jack go and look at a venison farm near Connelton.
Episode 1729 (Tue 12th Jan 1993)
Jan 12, 1993
Frank looks terrible after a night of drinking. He refuses Zoe's offer of breakfast and tells her to stop fussing. Eric is having to rush off for the bus as he no longer has a car.
Episode 1730 (Thu 14th Jan 1993)
Jan 14, 1993
Carol tries to make her peace with Lorraine. They seem to reach an understanding. Elizabeth is talking about Carol and Lorraine to Eric. She thinks that Carol must have known what
Episode 1731 (Tue 19th Jan 1993)
Jan 19, 1993
Neil and Kim have had a restless night. Kim can't get the shotgun and Frank out of her mind. Zoe has taken the key to the gun cupboard. Frank tells her that he would not have kille
Episode 1732 (Thu 21st Jan 1993)
Jan 21, 1993
Sarah is pleased that Jack seems to be back to his old self. He is optimistic about the future now that he has had the idea for the co-operative. Sarah warns him not to expect too
Episode 1733 (Tue 26th Jan 1993)
Jan 26, 1993
Robert and Sarah look at the damage caused by the hole in the field. Jack has had to borrow a tractor to pull his out of the hole. Michael is helping him. Frank has passed out on t
Episode 1734 (Thu 28th Jan 1993)
Jan 28, 1993
It is the morning of Lorraine's birthday. Carol has bought her a cassette player. She is appalled to find that her mum is intending to come to her party. Lorraine tells her that sh
Episode 1735 (Tue 2nd Feb 1993)
Feb 2, 1993
Jack is sarcastic about Sarah who is now busy making marmalade for the farm shop. Robert is writing to Annie. Mark is about to set off to Leeds to watch Rachel and Jayesh take part
Episode 1736 (Thu 4th Feb 1993)
Feb 4, 1993
It is the morning of Meg's funeral. Seth is at Demdyke. He doesn't seem to be accepting that Meg has died. Kim wants to go to Meg's funeral. Neil doesn't want her to. She gets some
Episode 1737 (Tue 9th Feb 1993)
Feb 9, 1993
Sarah tells Robert that he will have to stay with his friend Ben while they move out of the farmhouse. He thinks that it is going to fall in a hole. Jack tells Sarah that the insur
Episode 1738 (Thu 11th Feb 1993)
Feb 11, 1993
Elizabeth hides Meg's ornament on the windowsill and remembers that Seth stayed the night when she sees Smokie. Jack and Sarah arrive at Emmerdale Farm for the last milking session
Episode 1739 (Tue 16th Feb 1993)
Feb 16, 1993
Carol and Lorraine are still rowing. Kathy is still working for the haulage company. She has been reorganising the files and Chris is impressed. Sarah is feeling a bit like a refug
Episode 1740 (Thu 18th Feb 1993)
Feb 18, 1993
Chris arrives at work to find Frank there. He tells Chris that he is divorcing Kim and he does not want Chris to interfere. Alan reminds Elizabeth to pick up a crab for his dinner
Episode 1741 (Tue 23rd Feb 1993)
Feb 23, 1993
It is the day before Michael's trial. He asks for the day off. Jack and Sarah are sympathetic. Kim has moved a couple of ornaments around at Neil's. He notices and blames the clean
Episode 1742 (Thu 25th Feb 1993)
Feb 25, 1993
Michael is smartly dressed and up early for his trial. Lynn asks how Rachel was. She realised where Michael went last night. She confronts him about the prowling and tells him to f
Episode 1743 (Tue 2nd March 1993)
Mar 2, 1993
It is the final day of Michael's trial. He is due to give evidence today. Elizabeth is not optimistic. Lorraine's social worker is due today, but Lorraine does not want to see her.
Episode 1744 (Thu 4th March 1993)
Mar 4, 1993
Michael wakes up in his prison cell. Elizabeth has been crying all night. Kim tells Neil that she may take on the stables if she can pay him back. Steve threatens Michael in prison
Episode 1745 (Tue 9th March 1993)
Mar 9, 1993
Joe is finding it difficult to live with Mark because he is so untidy. Kim telephones him and asks him to pick her up. Nick is fed up of Seth who is still living with them after Me
Episode 1746 (Thu 11th March 1993)
Mar 11, 1993
Archie is finding it difficult to ask Seth to leave. Seth deliberately misunderstands him and offers to pay board instead. Lorraine claims to have the day off school. A salesman is
Episode 1747 (Tue 16th March 1993)
Mar 16, 1993
Eric calls round to Bob Thorley's farm to discuss the sale of his cattle - he has 660 pedigree friesians. He mentions that he may have a buyer for his farm if he wants to sell. Bob
Episode 1748 (Thu 18th March 1993)
Mar 18, 1993
Carol is going to a support group in Hotten. Fiona is taking her. She asks to meet Lorraine later. Frank apologises to Joe for his behaviour last night. He wants Joe to give him Ki
Episode 1749 (Tue 23rd March 1993)
Mar 23, 1993
Sarah and Jack are tired from lambing. Joe arrives and tells them that Bob Thorley wants to see them. Mark is in training. Lorraine's new social worker, Beth Anderson, arrives. She
Episode 1750 (Thu 25th March 1993)
Mar 25, 1993
Elizabeth is still furious with Eric about deceiving Seth. She refuses to make him any breakfast. Sarah arrives at the lambing shed where Jack has been working all night. It is her
Episode 1751 (Tue 30th March 1993)
Mar 30, 1993
Annie has stayed at Mill Cottage overnight. Kathy is worried about her, but she seems quite happy cooking a full breakfast for Chris. Jack and Sarah argue about what they should te
Episode 1752 (Thu 1st April 1993)
Apr 1, 1993
Lorraine is waiting for the post. She tells Carol that she is expecting an invitation to a party. Archie is upset at the way Zoe has treated him. Debbie turns up at the Nelsons. It
Episode 1753 (Tue 6th April 1993)
Apr 6, 1993
It is Robert's birthday. Annie has bought him a gameboy. Jack and Sarah are surprised that she knows about them. Elizabeth is due to visit Michael in prison today, but she tells Er
Episode 1754 (Thu 8th April 1993)
Apr 8, 1993
Mark is moving into a cabin at the holiday village. Jack is hooked on Robert's gameboy. Sarah wants to phone Annie. Archie has got a hangover and Nick waves a fried breakfast in fr
Episode 1755 (Tue 13th April 1993)
Apr 13, 1993
Lorraine hammers the last signpost in for the fell runners. Rachel and her team pack up all their supplies for the race. Jayesh and Sangeeta are not looking forward to it. Joe is h
Episode 1756 (Thu 15th April 1993)
Apr 15, 1993
Rachel tries to apologise to Joe for yesterday. He tells her that he was just so worried about her. They make up. Joe then tells Rachel that he is looking into suing Frank for unfa
Episode 1757 (Tue 20th April 1993)
Apr 20, 1993
Rachel is visiting Michael in Roxleigh Prison. He is really pleased to see her. A client arrives at Home Farm for a meeting with Frank. Zoe has to make excuses for him as he isn't
Episode 1758 (Thu 22nd April 1993)
Apr 22, 1993
Jack and Sarah are finally moving all their furniture out of the farmhouse. Sarah finds some old photographs belonging to Annie. Annie is at Mill Cottage looking sad. She tells Kat
Episode 1759 (Tue 27th April 1993)
Apr 27, 1993
Jack and Joe are looking at wallpaper samples for Annie's bedroom. Robert is still playing on his gameboy. Sarah is worried about him. Alan cannot understand when a delivery of blo
Episode 1760 (Thu 29th April 1993)
Apr 29, 1993
Caroline has made Alan a full breakfast, but he feels really embarrassed about last night. Elizabeth is madly cleaning up in preparation for Michael coming home. Caroline tries to
Episode 1761 (Tue 4th May 1993)
May 4, 1993
Michael turns up unexpectedly resulting in mixed emotions. Carol's actions result in fury and Zoe's news is greeted with joy.
Episode 1762 (Thu 6th May 1993)
May 6, 1993
Nick calls Seth's bluff, while Frank discovers Kim isn't bluffing. Caroline treats Alan to a surprise he'll never forget.
Episode 1763 (Tue 11th May 1993)
May 11, 1993
While desperately trying to escape from her past, Lorraine hits a crisis. For Elizabeth the past yields potential treasures.
Episode 1764 (Thu 13th May 1993)
May 13, 1993
While Alan's refusal to face other people's problems angers Caroline, Frank and Kim discuss a compromise. The Pollards face a moral dilemma but Zoe gives Archie the choice of his d
Episode 1765 (Tue 18th May 1993)
May 18, 1993
Michael and Chris are both scheming, Elizabeth lays down the law. Zoe is finding romance a strain and Sarah's cake proves too hot to handle.
Episode 1766 (Thu 20th May 1993)
May 20, 1993
Frank's delusion is shattered by Lynn, while Seth's fantasy comes to a head. Robert bears the brunt of Jack's frustration and Annie exercises her prerogative.
Episode 1767 (Tue 25th May 1993)
May 25, 1993
Amos is unsure of Annie's motives while Lynn suspects Michael's. A photograph gives Alan a turn and Frank faces a proposal.
Episode 1768 (Thu 27th May 1993)
May 27, 1993
Emotions run high in Beckindale, Annie lets go, Chris goes for Lynn and Zoe feels she's gone too far.
Episode 1769 (Tue 1st June 1993)
Jun 1, 1993
There's discord in the village - Joe has been neglected, Elizabeth is taken for granted and Zoe finds herself misunderstood.
Episode 1770 (Thu 3rd June 1993)
Jun 3, 1993
Nick is anxious, Archie is concerned for Annie and Kathy makes a very worrying discovery.
Episode 1771 (Tue 8th June 1993)
Jun 8, 1993
A rejection forces Alan to reconsider, while Eric considers an opportunity. Zoe comes out with some news and there's an unwelcome face in The Woolpack.
Episode 1772 (Thu 10th June 1993)
Jun 10, 1993
Alan's attempt to save face is ill-advised, while Jack's advice gives Leonard food for thought. Elizabeth and Eric have an unpleasant encounter.
Episode 1773 (Tue 15th June 1993)
Jun 15, 1993
Lynn lays down the law to Alan, while Eric takes a risk to break it. Zoe plucks up her courage and Leonard bravely makes a decision.
Episode 1774 (Thu 17th June 1993)
Jun 17, 1993
It's the day of the Hotten show and Frank is plagued by memories, Jack and Sarah are struck with guilt, while Nick and Seth decide to share their high spirits.
Episode 1775 (Tue 22nd June 1993)
Jun 22, 1993
Michael persuades Sangeeta to let her hair down, while all hell's let loose when Amos tells Annie the truth.
Episode 1776 (Thu 24th June 1993)
Jun 24, 1993
Steve is lurking with intent in Hotten while Alan's charitable intentions are far from honourable. Jack and Joe find they have a long way to go, and is it finally the end of the ro
Episode 1777 (Tue 29th June 1993)
Jun 29, 1993
There's been foul play and Steve is the prime suspect while Nick finds himself reluctantly in the limelight. Joe's prospects suddenly improve, while Sangeeta's future seems far fro
Episode 1778 (Thu 1st July 1993)
Jul 1, 1993
Robert's mood has drastically changed, and he doesn't want to go to school or leave the house altogether. Sarah and Jack worry that he could be getting bullied. Sarah organises for
Episode 1779 (Tue 6th July 1993)
Jul 6, 1993
Alan has left Carol in the lurch, and The Woolpack is snowed under with hikers. Chris and Kim finally settle their deal, and Chris now owns her shares of Home Farm properties. Jack
Episode 1780 (Thu 8th July 1993)
Jul 8, 1993
Noticing how drained she looks, Frank persuades Zoe to take a break from her rounds and rest, even though she only did so for two hours. Jack and Sarah finally get to the bottom of
Episode 1781 (Tue 13th July 1993)
Jul 13, 1993
Frank's fears are confirmed by Lynn's revelation and Alan plucks up his courage to make a date. At Emmerdale Farm, there's an unexpected candidate for a job, while a dinner party l
Episode 1782 (Thu 15th July 1993)
Jul 15, 1993
Rachel rebels over Joe's romance and there's mutiny in The Woolpack as Alan toes the line, but his foot is firmly down when Frank finally oversteps the mark.
Episode 1783 (Tue 20th July 1993)
Jul 20, 1993
Sarah's at her wits' end, while Rachel reaches the end of her tether. Frank's on the wrong side of the law but will Elizabeth take it into her own hands?
Episode 1784 (Thu 22nd July 1993)
Jul 22, 1993
Frank is finally on the wagon, Steve finds himself on the rails and Michael is put on the spot when Lynn reveals all.
Episode 1785 (Tue 27th July 1993)
Jul 27, 1993
Kathy discovers Chris' deception, Michael finds he's unwelcome at Emmerdale Farm, and Eric and Elizabeth return home to an unpleasant surprise.
Episode 1786 (Thu 29th July 1993)
Jul 29, 1993
Kathy makes a decision, Rachel makes an angry move while, unknown to the others, Annie and Leonard are making plans for the future.
Episode 1787 (Tue 3rd Aug 1993)
Aug 3, 1993
Elizabeth makes a puzzling discovery, while Annie's actions shock her sons. At Home Farm, Zoe blames Frank for Archie's arrest and Chris continues to plot against his father.
Episode 1788 (Thu 5th Aug 1993)
Aug 5, 1993
Robert won't let go of his new friend, there's a reconciliation for Kathy and Kim, and a treat in store for Alan on his birthday.
Episode 1789 (Tue 10th Aug 1993)
Aug 10, 1993
Carol tries to find out where Alan went on his birthday. Archie is fed up and takes his bad mood out on Nick. Elizabeth is surprised to find a 'For Sale' sign outside the Post Offi
Episode 1790 (Thu 12th Aug 1993)
Aug 12, 1993
Rachel gives Jay his marching orders, Joe gives Mark a dressing down, and the village is scandalised by the newcomers' plans for the village shop.
Episode 1791 (Tue 17th Aug 1993)
Aug 17, 1993
Eric tries to talk Elizabeth out of going over to Home Farm to see Frank about the cheques again. Jayesh forbids Sangeeta from seeing Michael again but she tells him she doesn't ne
Episode 1792 (Thu 19th Aug 1993)
Aug 19, 1993
Kathy tries to put Chris off going to barbecue, fearing another argument between him and Frank. Joe tells Rachel he's broken up with Lynn. Rachel is uninterested, knowing that Joe
Episode 1793 (Tue 24th Aug 1993)
Aug 24, 1993
There's a scandal sheet about but can there be smoke without fire? The flames of Frank's suspicion are fanned, while at Emmerdale Farm tempers flare when Annie makes an announcemen
Episode 1794 (Thu 26th Aug 1993)
Aug 26, 1993
Kathy helps Frank sort everything out for the new buyers of the haulage site. He reassures her that him selling the business wasn't to harm Chris. She tells him that she couldn't c
Episode 1795 (Tue 31st Aug 1993)
Aug 31, 1993
Scott wakes his family up by blaring his tapes. Frank receives his report from the Detective Agency. Annie tries to get Kathy to find out where Chris is but she insists he'll retur
Episode 1796 (Thu 2nd Sept 1993)
Sep 2, 1993
Nick's birthday sends out high anxiety amongst the Demdyke Row household when Julie informs him that she may have her income support reduced if she refuses to sign out a form that
Episode 1797 (Tue 7th Sept 1993)
Sep 7, 1993
Sarah decides to take action on the creation of the farm shop. She seeks redemption in Frank Tate to see if he will become the company's silent investor. He agrees, but on the cond
Episode 1798 (Thu 9th Sept 1993)
Sep 9, 1993
Vic is plotting revenge, Lynn kicks Chris when he's down, while Michael almost bites the hand that is to feed him.
Episode 1799 (Tue 14th Sept 1993)
Sep 14, 1993
Jayesh's question puts Rachel on the spot. Chris puts Frank's offer down. While at The Woolpack, Shirley is disguised to put a plot in motion.
Episode 1801 (Tue 21st Sept 1993)
Sep 21, 1993
It's Chris's first day in a new job, and Frank's first sighting of an old flame, while at Emmerdale Farm, it seems as though Sarah's having second thoughts.
Episode 1802 (Thu 23rd Sept 1993)
Sep 23, 1993
Sarah's plans go awry when three becomes a crowd, disaster befalls the Windsors on their big day, while at Home Farm, Frank is astounded by Jack's change of heart.
Episode 1803 (Tue 28th Sept 1993)
Sep 28, 1993
Chris is disappointed when Kathy's birthday plans don't include him. Alan and Frank settle their differences. While at 3 Demdyke Row, Nick is horrified when he discovers what's wro
Episode 1804 (Thu 30th Sept 1993)
Sep 30, 1993
Annie is delighted at Sarah's news but wants to see her made an 'honest woman', Kathy confesses that her marriage is over, while Joe informs his stepchildren that he is finalising
Episode 1805 (Tue 5th Oct 1993)
Oct 5, 1993
Jayesh is sticking to his guns, Chris is scraping the barrel, while at The Woolpack, a wine tasting leaves Alan in low spirits.
Episode 1806 (Thu 7th Oct 1993)
Oct 7, 1993
Kim has a small visitor, Viv discovers the size of Scott's tall-tales while in Leeds, Zoe's enthusiasm for poetry is short-lived.
Episode 1807 (Tue 12th Oct 1993)
Oct 12, 1993
Zoe makes a quick exit in the morning as she finds Frank and Ruth having breakfast together. Carol is puzzled as Lorraine insists on hurriedly buying a copy of the Hotten Courier.
Episode 1808 (Thu 14th Oct 1993)
Oct 14, 1993
Scott finds himself a poacher's target, Michael finds he's made a scapegoat, while, at The Woolpack, Alan discovers something shocking about Shirley's past. Sgt MacArthur is having
Episode 1809 (Tue 19th Oct 1993)
Oct 19, 1993
Carol's on the trail of Alan's secret, Mark discovers he's gone up in the world, while at Emmerdale Farm, Jack finds he can't resist Annie's powers of persuasion.
Episode 1810 (Thu 21st Oct 1993)
Oct 21, 1993
Chris is tormented by memories, Nick's outburst troubles Elizabeth, while at the Winebar, Carol disturbs an intimate moment.
Episode 1811 (Tue 26th Oct 1993)
Oct 26, 1993
The Woolpack is shocked by Annie's hen party, Michael is amazed to find he's under suspicion, and Frank is surprised by the patter of tiny feet. Former parish vicar Donald Hinton i
Episode 1812 (Thu 28th Oct 1993)
Oct 28, 1993
Jack and Joe wish Leonard luck ahead of the wedding. Annie prepares to leave for the church. Leonard arrives at the church to find the Reverend Johnson has lost the key to get in a
Episode 1813 (Tue 2nd Nov 1993)
Nov 2, 1993
Lorraine reaps the benefits of her artistic skills, Elizabeth is at the end of her tether with the Windsors, while at Emmerdale Farm, Sarah has got the wrong end of the stick about
Episode 1814 (Thu 4th Nov 1993)
Nov 4, 1993
An invitation to Joe makes Lynn green with envy, Jayesh sees red at the Emmerdale Farm bonfire, while it's a grey day for the Windsors when someone goes missing.
Episode 1815 (Tue 9th Nov 1993)
Nov 9, 1993
Chris and Kathy share a champagne breakfast, Seth's personal problem sabotages a pheasant shoot, while Vic finds himself searching the streets of London.
Episode 1816 (Thu 11th Nov 1993)
Nov 11, 1993
Sarah's matchmaking plan falls flat, Jayesh tells Rachel it's the end of the road, Vic finds himself building bridges, while at the Winebar, Kathy makes a decision and there's no t
Episode 1817 (Tue 16th Nov 1993)
Nov 16, 1993
Elizabeth is in Leeds to meet Elsa, Chris's suspicions prove unfounded, while Kathy makes up her mind to do the decent thing.
Episode 1818 (Thu 18th Nov 1993)
Nov 18, 1993
Alan solves all Carol's problems, while Eric creates more for Elizabeth, and at Mill Cottage, Chris takes Zoe's revelation very badly.
Episode 1819 (Tue 23rd Nov 1993)
Nov 23, 1993
Nick is disappointed when Julie reveals her plans for Christmas, Elsa is upset when she goes unrecognised, while Scott finds his boasting has landed him in big trouble.
Episode 1821 (Tue 30th Nov 1993)
Nov 30, 1993
Seth is left concerned when Alan tells him they need to talk. Sarah snaps at Robert when she finds him playing in the barn. She's annoyed when Jack thinks she's overreacting. Eliza
Episode 1822 (Thu 2nd Dec 1993)
Dec 2, 1993
Michael confronts Vic to make Scott suffer the consequences, Lynn is feeling broody, while Elizabeth is reminded that marriage is for better or for worse.
Episode 1823 (Tue 7th Dec 1993)
Dec 7, 1993
Kathy is covering her tracks, Jack uncovers a hidden hazard, while at 3 Demdyke Row, Archie fails to cover up for Elsa.
Episode 1824 (Thu 9th Dec 1993)
Dec 9, 1993
Joe turns down Lynn's offer, Elsa turns to the law, while at The Woolpack, PC Mitchum has turned Shirley's past against her.
Episode 1825 (Tue 14th Dec 1993)
Dec 14, 1993
Archie has a disappointment with his pantomime, there's a doctor's family in the house while at Whiteley's Farm, a secret meeting leads to a dramatic decision.
Episode 1826 (Thu 16th Dec 1993)
Dec 16, 1993
Beckindale's newest arrivals settle in, Nick is shattered to be betrayed by Elizabeth, who finds herself hurling much more than insults. Alan sends PC Mitchum packing when he nearl
Episode 1827 (Tue 21st Dec 1993)
Dec 21, 1993
Eric and Elizabeth exchange short words the next morning. A motorcyclist speeds past Alan as he is about to cross the street. Jack discovers that Skipdale Bridge is closed while th
Episode 1828 (Thu 23rd Dec 1993)
Dec 23, 1993
Eric throws a suitcase into the river, unaware that Luke has seen him. Joe receives an irate phone call from Lynn saying that he hasn't returned her vacuum cleaner. Jack asks for a
Episode 1828a (Tue 28th Dec 1993)
Dec 28, 1993
It is Christmas Day. Seth and Smokey enjoy a brisk morning walk on the fells above Beckindale. Kim gets Sampson settled into his new home. Seth lays flowers on Meg's grave. At The
Episode 1829 (Thu 30th Dec 1993)
Dec 30, 1993
Leonard and Annie are sat at Tenant House ready for Joe to take them to the airport. Joe demands that Mark takes Lynn's vacuum cleaner back when she calls again. He reminds Jack to