Emmerdale: Series 24
Season 24 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 23.
- 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 24 Progress Shield
Episode 1935 (Tue 3rd Jan 1995)
Jan 3, 1995 · 25 min
It is Sarah's first day at work. She is worried about leaving Victoria with Jan. The atmosphere at Hawkins Cottage is strained. Angharad is worried about the trouble at the barn da
Episode 1936 (Thu 5th Jan 1995)
Jan 5, 1995 · 25 min
Luke discovers that there's a price to pay for his behaviour at the Barn Dance.
Episode 1937 (Tue 10th Jan 1995)
Jan 10, 1995 · 25 min
Betty tells Rachel what Chris has been up to and Caroline has some unwelcome news for Turner.
Episode 1938 (Thu 12th Jan 1995)
Jan 12, 1995 · 25 min
Ned tells Linda to pull her weight around the house. Jan promises to have a word with Ned about Linda's job. Chris and Rachel make up. He tells her that just because he went to see
Episode 1939 (Tue 17th Jan 1995)
Jan 17, 1995 · 25 min
Sarah puts Jack on the spot, while Caroline has designs on Nick's love life.
Episode 1940 (Thu 19th Jan 1995)
Jan 19, 1995 · 25 min
Alan begins to make plans for the Woolpack while Frank has revenge on Eric Pollard. Kathy has a date with Dave and Angharad reaches the end of her tether.
Episode 1941 (Tue 24th Jan 1995)
Jan 24, 1995 · 25 min
Pollard discovers the worm has turned. Angharad and Bernard make a momentous decision.
Episode 1942 (Thu 26th Jan 1995)
Jan 26, 1995 · 25 min
Frank tells Kim that he thinks he will be fit enough to take over the running of the business after their honeymoon in Hawaii. Kim does not look pleased with this announcement. Bet
Episode 1943 (Tue 31st Jan 1995)
Jan 31, 1995 · 25 min
Nick plucks up the courage to make a date. Seth and Betty face a day of reckoning with the police. Kim is horrified by Frank's plans for Chris.
Episode 1944 (Thu 2nd Feb 1995)
Feb 2, 1995 · 25 min
A despondent Betty faces life alone, Frank and Kim leave for an exotic honeymoon and Turner is dismayed to meet his new colleagues at the Woolpack.
Episode 1945 (Tue 7th Feb 1995)
Feb 7, 1995 · 25 min
Betty hears unwelcome news. Turner hosts the last night in the Woolpack.
Episode 1946 (Thu 9th Feb 1995)
Feb 9, 1995 · 25 min
A new couple move into the Woolpack, and Nick's night is rudely interrupted.
Episode 1947 (Tue 14th Feb 1995)
Feb 14, 1995 · 25 min
Chris sabotages Kim's business. And Jessica hopes for a romantic Valentine's Day.
Episode 1948 (Thu 16th Feb 1995)
Feb 16, 1995 · 25 min
Seth and Vic are brewing up trouble in the woods, while the McAllisters say goodbye to the village. Chris lays down the law to Rachel, and Emma makes an unexpected offer to Zoe.
Episode 1949 (Tue 21st Feb 1995)
Feb 21, 1995 · 25 min
It is the grand reopening of The Woolpack. Viv tries to encourage Betty to go. Frank and Kim arrive home. Zoe tells them that Emma has been staying while they were away. Alan is fl
Episode 1950 (Thu 23rd Feb 1995)
Feb 23, 1995 · 25 min
Bernadette leaves Dave in a hurry. Kim insists on attending Frank's meeting with Chris. Seth has finally agreed to move into Betty's cottage and she is busy making plans for redeco
Episode 1951 (Tue 28th Feb 1995)
Feb 28, 1995 · 25 min
Kim is feeling left out now that Frank has taken over running the business. Zoe is worrying about Emma's ultimatum. Kim arranges to meet Sir Thomas Weir. Frank tells Seth that he i
Episode 1952 (Thu 2nd March 1995)
Mar 2, 1995 · 25 min
Nick and Paula set off with the children for a day at the seaside. Frank and Dave move furniture into their new office - annoying Kim. Alan looks over the Dingles list of food requ
Episode 1953 (Tue 7th March 1995)
Mar 7, 1995 · 25 min
Nick, Paula and the children are still stranded on the rocks at Whitby as the temperature drops. Suddenly, Nick spots the lights of a helicopter and realises that they are going to
Episode 1954 (Thu 9th March 1995)
Mar 9, 1995 · 25 min
Jack tries to apologise to Sarah for accusing her of having an affair. She doesn't want to listen to him. Luke is rushing round at school and bumps straight into Tina who touches h
Episode 1955 (Tue 14th March 1995)
Mar 14, 1995 · 25 min
Jack is frantically searching for Robert in Andrew's garden. When he can't find him he tells Sarah to phone the police. Biff arrives at The Woolpack and tells Terry that he knows a
Episode 1956 (Thu 16th March 1995)
Mar 16, 1995 · 25 min
The search continues for Robert in daylight. Jan urges Sarah to go back to the farm. Frank and Dave discuss Robert at Home Farm. They wonder if he is being held by someone. Frank t
Episode 1957 (Tue 21st March 1995)
Mar 21, 1995 · 25 min
WPC Lunn tries to comfort Sarah as she anxiously waits for news. Jack is still convinced that Sarah has been having an affair and Ned tries to calm him down. Tina wakes up after he
Episode 1958 (Thu 23rd March 1995)
Mar 23, 1995 · 25 min
Jack and Sarah find themselves victims of a ransom demand. Chris has a proposal for Rachel.
Episode 1959 (Tue 28th March 1995)
Mar 28, 1995 · 25 min
Robert wakes up in the barn to find that a glass of milk has been left out for him. Both Jack and Sarah look terrible as neither of them can sleep. At an unknown house, Robert walk
Episode 1960 (Thu 30th March 1995)
Mar 30, 1995 · 25 min
Tina gloats over Jessica in the morning. Jessica cannot believe that Luke has got involved with her. Robert is looking after a lamb for Simpson. He won't tell Simpson where he lear
Episode 1961 (Tue 4th April 1995)
Apr 4, 1995 · 25 min
Jack turns up at the police station to make a statement. He comes face to face with the Dingles and D.I. Farrar has to stop him from attacking Sam. Terry tries apologising to Britt
Episode 1962 (Thu 6th April 1995)
Apr 6, 1995 · 25 min
Robert helps Derek repair a wall. He tells him that his parents won't be missing him because they've got Victoria. Terry is fed up of Britt ordering him around and decides to speak
Episode 1963 (Tue 11th April 1995)
Apr 11, 1995 · 25 min
The postman delivers birthday cards for Robert and a parcel from Annie and Joe in Alicante. Biff has to wash his clothes after having beer poured all over him. Jack tells Sarah tha
Episode 1964 (Thu 13th April 1995)
Apr 13, 1995 · 25 min
Biff tries to keep his romantic options open. Betty finds herself without a job.
Episode 1965 (Tue 18th April 1995)
Apr 18, 1995 · 25 min
Robert asks Jack about his mum. He wants to know if Jack rowed with her as much as he does with Sarah. Jack tries to reassure Robert that things are going to be different from now
Episode 1966 (Thu 20th April 1995)
Apr 20, 1995 · 25 min
Ned passes on the information that Robert told Donna to Jack. He thinks that Robert is probably making it up. Jessica mentions to Biff that Tina has been saying that he is only goi
Episode 1967 (Tue 25th April 1995)
Apr 25, 1995 · 25 min
Robert is sad as he stares out of the farmhouse window. He is worrying about Derek. Sarah promises that she will speak to Jack about the situation. She asks Robert for a cuddle. Ti
Episode 1968 (Thu 27th April 1995)
Apr 27, 1995 · 25 min
Zoe and Emma recover from the previous night's shock with a party.
Episode 1969 (Tue 2nd May 1995)
May 2, 1995 · 25 min
Luke has grave concerns about Tina; Roy and Scott are caught red handed.
Episode 1970 (Thu 4th May 1995)
May 4, 1995 · 25 min
Biff offers to help Luke, Turner has lunch with an old friend, and Vic and Terry put their heads together.
Episode 1971 (Tue 9th May 1995)
May 9, 1995 · 25 min
There's an unwelcome visitor at the farm, Kathy has a business idea and, at the McAllisters, an intruder terrifies Jessica.
Episode 1972 (Thu 11th May 1995)
May 11, 1995 · 25 min
Jessica gives Biff a hard time as he fixes the front door. She is upset because no one is taking Butch's threat seriously. She is convinced that he is going to come back and attack
Episode 1973 (Tue 16th May 1995)
May 16, 1995 · 25 min
Dave and Kathy's relationship reaches new heights, while Zak Dingle swallows his pride to speak to his daughter.
Episode 1974 (Thu 18th May 1995)
May 18, 1995 · 25 min
Roy Glover has a hot date; Pollard gets his come-uppance; Britt makes a discovery; and Luke has an important question for Tina.
Episode 1975 (Tue 23rd May 1995)
May 23, 1995 · 25 min
Tina is showing off her engagement ring. Jessica is shocked and upset to hear of the imminent wedding. Chris and Kathy are both being civil to each other now that the settlement ha
Episode 1976 (Thu 25th May 1995)
May 25, 1995 · 25 min
Zoe opens her new surgery, and Vic's lecture on car maintenance proves to be a wash-out.
Episode 1977 (Tue 30th May 1995)
May 30, 1995 · 25 min
Zoe is jealous of Emma's old flames, Kim confronts Kathy over the divorce offer and Tina sets up Butch on a date that ends in tears.
Episode 1978 (Thu 1st June 1995)
Jun 1, 1995 · 25 min
Linda is asked out by a handsome stranger, Biff and Luke fall out over Tina, and Kathy reaches the end of her tether with Kim.
Episode 1979 (Tue 6th June 1995)
Jun 6, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles plan a council of war; Britt is shocked by a visitor to the Woolpack, and there's devastating news for the Sugden family.
Episode 1980 (Thu 8th June 1995)
Jun 8, 1995 · 25 min
Betty takes in a lodger, while Britt's behaviour is a mystery to Terry. Kathy finds herself the bearer of bad news and there's a dramatic rush to the hospital for Rachel.
Episode 1981 (Tue 13th June 1995)
Jun 13, 1995 · 25 min
The village comes to terms with its grief, while there is a new arrival for the Tates. Jan Glover has a visitor and Rachel makes an emotional decision.
Episode 1982 (Thu 15th June 1995)
Jun 15, 1995 · 25 min
Luke is distracted on an important day, while Biff is on the move again. Amos is unimpressed by the new Woolpack.
Episode 1983 (Tue 20th June 1995)
Jun 20, 1995 · 25 min
The village pays its respects to Joe Sugden, Biff has a housing crisis, while Dave has something important to say to Kathy.
Episode 1984 (Thu 22nd June 1995)
Jun 22, 1995 · 25 min
Britt reaches the end of the line, while Luke and Tina make preparations for their future.
Episode 1985 (Tue 27th June 1995)
Jun 27, 1995 · 25 min
Zak Dingle has a business brainwave; Turner's place is disturbed when there's a party in his caravan, and Terry learns the awful truth about Britt's father.
Episode 1986 (Thu 29th June 1995)
Jun 29, 1995 · 25 min
Sparks fly as Linda learns Danny's true identity; Tina is up to no good with Eric; and Annie reveals her concerns for Amos.
Episode 1987 (Tue 4th July 1995)
Jul 4, 1995 · 25 min
Terry proposes a fresh start for Britt, while Frank finally oversteps the mark with Chris and Rachel.
Episode 1988 (Thu 6th July 1995)
Jul 6, 1995 · 25 min
There's a nasty surprise for Biff at the Woolpack. Linda goes for dinner at Weir Hall. Kathy discovers that she has an expensive problem on her hands.
Episode 1989 (Tue 11th July 1995)
Jul 11, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles try their luck at pest control. Biff and Luke settle their differences. And a passionate encounter sends Dave Glover reeling.
Episode 1990 (Thu 13th July 1995)
Jul 13, 1995 · 25 min
The prodigal Dingle returns to the family. Terry, Vic and Pollard set off for France. Dave finds himself unable to resist temptation.
Episode 1991 (Tue 18th July 1995)
Jul 18, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles celebrate as Sam is released from prison, while Dave is in a compromising position.
Episode 1992 (Thu 20th July 1995)
Jul 20, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles celebrate as Sam is released from prison, while Dave is in a compromising position.
Episode 1993 (Tue 25th July 1995)
Jul 25, 1995 · 25 min
Luke and Tina face an uncertain future, while Dave decides that his double life has to stop.
Episode 1994 (Thu 27th July 1995)
Jul 27, 1995 · 25 min
Vic's criminal past catches up with him. Sam Dingle begins his community service. Terry and Britt consider their future.
Episode 1995 (Tue 1st Aug 1995)
Aug 1, 1995 · 25 min
Sam begins to repay his debt to society, Kim asserts her authority, and Luke faces up to his future.
Episode 1996 (Thu 3rd Aug 1995)
Aug 3, 1995 · 25 min
The village grieves for a wasted life, Kathy's big day is under a cloud while Luke faces his future.
Episode 1997 (Tue 8th Aug 1995)
Aug 8, 1995 · 25 min
Sam Dingle attempts a spot of DIY, while Pollard has a dinner date.
Episode 1998 (Thu 10th Aug 1995)
Aug 10, 1995 · 25 min
Jan loses her temper at the Woolpack while Britt and Terry argue over their future. Tina begins to have regrets about Luke.
Episode 1999 (Tue 15th Aug 1995)
Aug 15, 1995 · 25 min
Gerald has an invitation for Britt, while Pollard thinks he's being watched.
Episode 2000/2001 (Thu 17th Aug 1995)
Aug 17, 1995 · 45 min
A special one-hour episode to celebrate Emmerdale's 2000th episode. There's a confrontation at Luke's inquest as Tina reveals the truth; Frank Tate is on a collision course with Da
Episode 2002 (Tue 22nd Aug 1995)
Aug 22, 1995 · 25 min
Britt has bad news for Turner, while Frank avenges the attack on his daughter.
Episode 2003 (Thu 24th Aug 1995)
Aug 24, 1995 · 25 min
Sam and Butch begin work for Pollard; Jan reaches the end of her tether with Turner; and Linda's world falls apart when she learns the truth about Daniel Weir.
Episode 2004 (Tue 29th Aug 1995)
Aug 29, 1995 · 25 min
Sam and Butch's house clearance backfires and there's a shock in store for Britt at the Woolpack.
Episode 2005 (Thu 31st Aug 1995)
Aug 31, 1995 · 25 min
The village outing to France runs into trouble. Roy and Kelly hit the road.
Episode 2006 (Tue 5th Sept 1995)
Sep 5, 1995 · 25 min
Vic sets off on a mercy mission and Zoe is furious to learn about Frank's attack.
Episode 2007 (Thu 7th Sept 1995)
Sep 7, 1995 · 25 min
Sam and Butch cause mayhem with a clock; Pollard suffers police harassment. Romance blossoms for Linda.
Episode 2008 (Tue 12th Sept 1995)
Sep 12, 1995 · 25 min
Zoe is confronted by an enemy, and there's bad news for Eric Pollard.
Episode 2009 (Thu 14th Sept 1995)
Sep 14, 1995 · 25 min
Biff finds that three's a crowd. The village confronts Zoe's attacker. Kim's night ends in disappointment.
Episode 2010 (Tue 19th Sept 1995)
Sep 19, 1995 · 25 min
It's the end of an era for Kathy, Kim has an ultimatum for Dave, and Terry has a passionate encounter.
Episode 2011 (Thu 21st Sept 1995)
Sep 21, 1995 · 25 min
Romance is in the air for Zak and Nellie. Chris objects to Rachel's new job.
Episode 2012 (Tue 26th Sept 1995)
Sep 26, 1995 · 25 min
Linda's worst nightmare is about to come true. Kathy discovers the awful truth about Dave.
Episode 2013 (Thu 28th Sept 1995)
Sep 28, 1995 · 25 min
Frank offers Ned Glover the chance of a lifetime. Tina's latest move causes a scandal for the village.
Episode 2014 (Tue 3rd Oct 1995)
Oct 3, 1995 · 25 min
Betty takes a stand over Terry's lodger, while Linda takes drastic action to solve her problem.
Episode 2015 (Thu 5th Oct 1995)
Oct 5, 1995 · 25 min
The Glovers discover Linda's secret. Ned confronts Danny, while Kathy has an ultimatum for Dave.
Episode 2016 (Tue 10th Oct 1995)
Oct 10, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles hold a protest meeting, Linda confesses all to Biff, while Jack sees red when he discovers Ned's ambitions.
Episode 2017 (Thu 12th Oct 1995)
Oct 12, 1995 · 25 min
The village mobilises to support the Dingles. Jack has to eat his words.
Episode 2018 (Tue 17th Oct 1995)
Oct 17, 1995 · 25 min
It's the day of reckoning for Terry. Tina's romantic dreams are shattered.
Episode 2019 (Thu 19th Oct 1995)
Oct 19, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles prepare to fight against the world.
Episode 2020 (Tue 24th Oct 1995)
Oct 24, 1995 · 25 min
Tensions rise at the homestead as the Dingles make their last stand and Butch has unpleasant dealings with the police.
Episode 2021 (Thu 26th Oct 1995)
Oct 26, 1995 · 25 min
Kim investigates sabotage at Home Farm. Rachel and Chris stick to their guns.
Episode 2022 (Tue 31st Oct 1995)
Oct 31, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles settle into their new home, and Kim has a proposition for Frank.
Episode 2023 (Thu 2nd Nov 1995)
Nov 2, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles outstay their welcome and Dave reaches the end of his tether.
Episode 2024 (Tue 7th Nov 1995)
Nov 7, 1995 · 25 min
Terry prepares for a romantic night out, while Kathy tells Dave her true feelings.
Episode 2025 (Thu 9th Nov 1995)
Nov 9, 1995 · 25 min
Nick feels there's no way out. Frank and Kim's night out is interrupted by Nick's drunken behaviour.
Episode 2026 (Tue 14th Nov 1995)
Nov 14, 1995 · 25 min
Turner plucks up the courage to go on a peace mission. Nick pushes Kim too far.
Episode 2027 (Thu 16th Nov 1995)
Nov 16, 1995 · 25 min
It's a tense day for the Bates family as Nick's life hangs in the balance.
Episode 2028 (Tue 21st Nov 1995)
Nov 21, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles stun the village with their plan to turn home improvements to profit. Nick is surprised by an unwelcome visitor in hospital, while Dave finds his judgement going when i
Episode 2029 (Thu 23rd Nov 1995)
Nov 23, 1995 · 25 min
Roy, Scott and Kelly plan an evening their parents won't like. Rachel has a decision to make.
Episode 2030 (Tue 28th Nov 1995)
Nov 28, 1995 · 25 min
Rachel and Chris make secret plans for the future. Dave is thrown into confusion, and the village extends a welcome to some weary travellers.
Episode 2031 (Thu 30th Nov 1995)
Nov 30, 1995 · 25 min
The Dingles entertain their first bed and breakfast guests. Nick leaves hospital and receives some unexpected visitors.
Episode 2032 (Tue 5th Dec 1995)
Dec 5, 1995 · 25 min
While the Dingles receive bad news about their refurbishments, there's better news for Dave. And as Viv and Terry take the dance floor by storm, a different storm awaits Linda.
Episode 2033 (Thu 7th Dec 1995)
Dec 7, 1995 · 25 min
Rachel and Chris's marriage has unforeseen consequences. Linda causes her parents further dismay.
Episode 2034 (Tue 12th Dec 1995)
Dec 12, 1995 · 25 min
Frank overhears Dave sharing a secret with Biff. Chris and Rachel worry when news of their marriage spreads.
Episode 2035 (Thu 14th Dec 1995)
Dec 14, 1995 · 25 min
There's little comfort for Frank and even less for Chris and Rachel.
Episode 2036 (Tue 19th Dec 1995)
Dec 19, 1995 · 25 min
Frank has a turn for the worse, and Dave gets his overdue come-uppance. Linda has plans for her and Biff's domestic future.
Episode 2037 (Thu 21st Dec 1995)
Dec 21, 1995 · 25 min
Frank is fighting for his life. It's the final straw for Kathy as she hears the awful truth.
Episode 2038 (Tue 26th Dec 1995)
Dec 26, 1995 · 45 min
A one-hour episode. Terry confronts the ghost of his Christmas past, and there's a clash of the titans as the Woolpack takes on the Malt Shovel. A practical joke turns into a night
Episode 2039 (Thu 28th Dec 1995)
Dec 28, 1995 · 25 min
Kim takes control as Frank fights for his life.