Emmerdale: Series 29
Season 29 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 28.
- 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 29 Progress Shield
Episode 2632 (Tue 4th Jan 2000)
Jan 4, 2000
Lisa is shocked when she discovers an unopened letter informing her that a health visitor will be calling to check on Belle's well being - today! In a panic she orders Zak to tidy
Episode 2633 (Wed 5th Jan 2000)
Jan 5, 2000
The Sugden family's problems are about to escalate. When Richie tells Sarah that he has just seen her car being driven out of the village, they are convinced that it has been stole
Episode 2634 (Thu 6th Jan 2000)
Jan 6, 2000
Jack is devastated by Sarah's revelation. With his marriage crumbling around him, he tries to make her see sense. But he is astounded when she ignores his pleas. At the Diner, Eric
Episode 2635 (Tue 11th Jan 2000)
Jan 11, 2000
Ashley gets his dog collar in a twist when he decides to confess his love for Bernice. Bolstered by Zoe's words of wisdom he manages to dodge Diane and tells Bernice he's got somet
Episode 2636 (Wed 12th Jan 2000)
Jan 12, 2000
Kelly is desperate for someone to listen to her troubles. But Mandy is busy catching up with everyone since returning from her father's and when she appeals to Chris he cuts her to
Episode 2637 (Thu 13th Jan 2000)
Jan 13, 2000
Kelly's troubles are mounting by the minute. She finally tells Mandy about the night with Scott while Roy was in prison but is unprepared for her reply. Meanwhile, Paddy discovers
Episode 2638 (Tue 18th Jan 2000)
Jan 18, 2000
Kelly is in the depths of despair. With her life crumbling around her, the young girl can only see one way of solving all her problems. When Donna discovers her sister packing a ba
Episode 2639 (Wed 19th Jan 2000)
Jan 19, 2000
Kelly's troubles have the village searching deep in their hearts. Roy thinks he's been a bad husband and confides in Scott unaware that he's more to blame than most. Viv and Donna
Episode 2640 (Thu 20th Jan 2000)
Jan 20, 2000
Roy is at the hospital at Kelly's bedside. He tries to put the ring on Kelly's finger, but then retrieves it back from her. Donna, Viv and Terry arrive at the hospital, but Donna c
Episode 2641 (Tue 25th Jan 2000)
Jan 25, 2000
Scott arrives in the hospital to see how Kelly is. Roy is at her bedside. Paddy feels guilty about what happened to Kelly. Mandy apologies to Paddy about the argument. Outside the
Episode 2642 (Wed 26th Jan 2000)
Jan 26, 2000
Roy is distraught that Kelly is refusing to see him. But the doctor advises him that in her present state of mind, it is essential that Kelly does not have any pressure put upon he
Episode 2643 (Thu 27th Jan 2000)
Jan 27, 2000
It's the day of the inquest into Liam's death and Chris and Zoe prepare themselves to face the coroner. Chris is concerned by Zoe's refusal to discuss what they are going to say. W
Episode 2644 (Tue 1st Feb 2000)
Feb 1, 2000
Graham destroys the letter that Eric sent accusing him of being a murderer. But unknown to him Marlon too has started to suspect his role in Rachel's death. He tells Eric that his
Episode 2645 (Wed 2nd Feb 2000)
Feb 2, 2000
Kelly is determined to rid herself of the guilt she feels over her affair with Scott. She asks Roy to visit her at the clinic to discuss their relationship. Kelly reveals the truth
Episode 2646 (Thu 3rd Feb 2000)
Feb 3, 2000
Roy has a heart to heart with Seth regarding his relationship with Kelly. His dreams are in tatters due to his wife's revelations. When Donna visits her sister and tells her how ba
Episode 2647 (Tue 8th Feb 2000)
Feb 8, 2000
Butch is horrified to discover that his mother has returned to the village. The young lad cannot believe her audacity - especially after all she has put her family through. Zak exp
Episode 2648 (Wed 9th Feb 2000)
Feb 9, 2000
Roy's happiness hangs in the balance. Richie and Sarah give in to temptation. Eric and Marlon finally have Graham in their sights. Kelly has finally made a decision about her futur
Episode 2649 (Thu 10th Feb 2000)
Feb 10, 2000
Kathy offers Roy a solution to his marital problems. However Kelly is less than pleased with the suggestion. Kathy tells Roy that she doesn't think Kelly is good enough for him - h
Episode 2650 (Mon 14th Feb 2000)
Feb 14, 2000
It's Valentine's Day and romance is in the air as Betty asks Seth to marry her. Viv assumes Richie has sent her a Valentine's card, which annoys Sarah. Richie himself is left upset
Episode 2651 (Tue 15th Feb 2000)
Feb 15, 2000
Sarah gets angry when Jack's assumes that after last night, their relationship is back to normal. Jack tells Kathy that Sarah is only staying with him for the sake of the children.
Episode 2652 (Wed 16th Feb 2000)
Feb 16, 2000
Sarah criticises Jack for airing their marriage problems to Kathy, and tells him that she got a slap around the face as a result. Sarah apologises to Kathy for her comments regardi
Episode 2653 (Thu 17th Feb 2000)
Feb 17, 2000
Graham surprises Kathy with the news that he has booked a holiday cottage on the coast. But will she agree to go away with him? Eric and Marlon threaten Graham - they will make him
Episode 2654 (Fri 18th Feb 2000)
Feb 18, 2000
Sarah tells Eric that Kathy has gone away for the weekend with Graham and he panics for her safety. Graham believes that Kathy has given his life a whole new purpose and wants her
Episode 2655 (Tue 22nd Feb 2000)
Feb 22, 2000
The village is awash with gossip now the truth is out about Graham and his role in Rachel's death. Eric wastes no time telling everyone that he suspected Graham, but even the polic
Episode 2656 (Wed 23rd Feb 2000)
Feb 23, 2000
Richie lands in hot water when he starts boasting about seeing an older married woman to regulars at the pub. Jack overhears him and innocently states that Sarah wouldn't mess arou
Episode 2657 (Thu 24th Feb 2000)
Feb 24, 2000
Sarah is furious with Richie when she hears about his loose tongue. And she tells him she can't trust him and that their fling is over. Later at the pub Richie swallows his pride a
Episode 2658 (Tue 29th Feb 2000)
Feb 29, 2000
Eric is delighted when he sees that the Hotten Courier has printed a story hailing him as a local hero for saving Kathy's life. Angie is annoyed when the press phone her wanting to
Episode 2659 (Wed 1st March 2000)
Mar 1, 2000
The Dingle family is falling apart. Butch tries unsuccessfully to persuade Lisa not to leave. When Zak discovers his wife has left him he tells Nellie that he won't be bullied. Zak
Episode 2660 (Thu 2nd March 2000)
Mar 2, 2000
Paddy is in a difficult position. With Lisa living under his roof, he is worried that it may look as though he is taking sides in her argument with Zak. Eric warns Paddy that he sh
Episode 2661 (Tue 7th March 2000)
Mar 7, 2000
Alan invites Diane out for a day walking in the Dales but their ideas of an idyllic day turn out to be very different. Unimpressed by the country air Diane heads straight for neare
Episode 2662 (Wed 8th March 2000)
Mar 8, 2000
Jack loses his temper with Robert after discovering that he has been cleaning cars to earn extra pocket money. In his anger he tells Andy that he feels more like a son than Robert
Episode 2663 (Thu 9th March 2000)
Mar 9, 2000
Robert and Andy fall-out just as a letter finalising Andy's adoption hearing arrives. Sarah is adamant that Jack should repair his relationship with Robert before he takes on anoth
Episode 2664 (Tue 14th March 2000)
Mar 14, 2000
The problems in the Sugden household continue to grow. Jack tries to apologise to Robert for losing his temper, but the damage is done. Sarah is furious when she learns Jack has le
Episode 2665 (Wed 15th March 2000)
Mar 15, 2000
Emily's life is in turmoil when her father refuses to have anything to do with her while she is with Butch - which might be a long time because he's about to propose to her! Lisa r
Episode 2666 (Thu 16th March 2000)
Mar 16, 2000
Sarah finds Andy contemplating in the yard. She guarantees him that there is no reason to worry and that going to court is just a formality. During a gloat about Viv's campaign, Zo
Episode 2667 (Mon 20th March 2000)
Mar 20, 2000
The atmosphere at the Dingles is at an all-time low. Zak is in a foul mood following the shambles of the Dingle family conference. Lisa arrives at the Dingles to ask Zak to baby-si
Episode 2668 (Tue 21st March 2000)
Mar 21, 2000
The peace and tranquillity of the village is shattered when disaster strikes. A crash brings Emmerdale to a stand still, when an out of control lorry driven by Pete, collides with
Episode 2669 (Wed 22nd March 2000)
Mar 22, 2000
The rescue operation enters the night and the villagers are becoming frustrated by how long the emergency services are taking. Suddenly, voices are heard from the wreckage, and the
Episode 2670 (Thu 23rd March 2000)
Mar 23, 2000
The village tries to come to terms with the aftermath of the bus crash. Relatives comfort one another as victims recover in hospital. Sarah is concerned that Jack won't be able to
Episode 2671 (Fri 24th March 2000)
Mar 24, 2000
With Butch lying in hospital having been told he isn't going to recover from his injuries, Emily looks to their brief future together. The pair talk about their forthcoming wedding
Episode 2672 (Tue 28th March 2000)
Mar 28, 2000
The aftermath of the bus crash threatens to tear the village apart. Friends are becoming enemies as everyone tries to apportion blame. Frankie intimates that Zoe and Chris are only
Episode 2673 (Wed 29th March 2000)
Mar 29, 2000
Betty is panic stricken when she overhears a doctor telling a nurse that an elderly patient has died. She races to Seth's ward to find his bed empty. Her fears are put to rest by a
Episode 2674 (Thu 30th March 2000)
Mar 30, 2000
Chris tells Sean they need to put up a united front over Tate Haulage's involvement in the accident. He suggests that Laura, as a lawyer, should put the company's case to the Depar
Episode 2675 (Tue 4th April 2000)
Apr 4, 2000
Wracked with guilt Lisa confides in Paddy that she didn't finish servicing a lorry and this may have inadvertently caused the bus crash. Violence erupts in The Woolpack when a cust
Episode 2676 (Wed 5th April 2000)
Apr 5, 2000
A defiant Sean refuses to apologise for starting a fight but Chris doesn't want another scandal alongside the transport investigation so - at a Tate Haulage meeting - Sean is taken
Episode 2677 (Thu 6th April 2000)
Apr 6, 2000
Sean is determined not to apologise for the fight but Angie - realising they need the money - implores Chris to reinstate him on the board. The Department of Transport conclude tha
Episode 2678 (Tue 11th April 2000)
Apr 11, 2000
Rivals Adam and Marlon vie for the attentions of Tricia and are keen to agree to Kathy's suggestion that they should battle it out in a cookery competition. Lisa refuses to deny th
Episode 2679 (Wed 12th April 2000)
Apr 12, 2000
A destitute Sean confides in Lisa that he's been kicked off the board of Tate Haulage and submersed with guilt she reveals she did tell Pete the lorry was unsafe to drive. A happy
Episode 2680 (Thu 13th April 2000)
Apr 13, 2000
Nellie admits to Zak that she still loves Butch, even beyond the grave, which causes him to maliciously crush some flowers Butch once planted. Later they make amends and consolidat
Episode 2681 (Tue 18th April 2000)
Apr 18, 2000
Angie forces Sean up to the haulage yard when she sees the family are at stake. Instead, he spends his day at the pub and is talked into joining Kathy’s campaign. Angie’s furious t
Episode 2682 (Thu 20th April 2000)
Apr 20, 2000
Tensions run high at the village meeting and Sean is torn between supporting Lisa and joining his family in blaming her for the bus crash. At the meeting, Sean defends safety at Ta
Episode 2683 (Tue 25th April 2000)
Apr 25, 2000
Chris is overjoyed that he managed to ruin the village meeting but Laura warns him that the battle is far from over. Bernice finally succumbs to Ashley's charms and jumps to his de
Episode 2684 (Wed 26th April 2000)
Apr 26, 2000
Ashley wakes up with Bernice and is delighted when she says she wants to continue their relationship. Lisa's customers cancel their appointments after her revelation of negligence
Episode 2685 (Thu 27th April 2000)
Apr 27, 2000
Kelly feels Roy is selling himself short by taking on a new job working on the Sugden's farm. Her foul mood results in a fight with Mandy, whereupon Mandy vows to have nothing more
Episode 2686 (Mon 1st May 2000)
May 1, 2000
Viv puts pay to a romantic meal between Donna and Marc when she storms in and demands her daughter leave. Ollie embarrasses Andy when she persuades him to dance with her and then l
Episode 2687 (Tue 2nd May 2000)
May 2, 2000
Chris arrives at the Haulage Yard to find that the lorries have been sabotaged but threatens to fire the drivers unless they use them. Kathy and Angie suspect Cain is responsible b
Episode 2688 (Wed 3rd May 2000)
May 3, 2000
The Tate Haulage drivers go on strike, refusing to work in unsafe conditions, meaning Chris has no option but to seek help from arch enemy Sean. Zak tells Nellie that their night o
Episode 2689 (Thu 4th May 2000)
May 4, 2000
Lisa is livid to find out about Zak's night with Nellie and throws her out of the house. She refuses to listen to his pleas for forgiveness obstinate that she cannot trust him. Kat
Episode 2690 (Tue 9th May 2000)
May 9, 2000
Chris confronts Claudia adamant that she must have told Kathy about his secret meeting. Her denials fall on deaf ears and he fires her causing her to pose the question to Terry; sh
Episode 2691 (Thu 11th May 2000)
May 11, 2000
Bernice and Ashley get together when they go on a camping trip with Tricia and Adam who have less luck with their romantic exploits. Andy unsuccessfully tries to convince Ollie to
Episode 2692 (Fri 12th May 2000)
May 12, 2000
Robert isn't happy when Andy is allowed the day off school, knowing he's faking his illness. Zoe feels excluded when Frankie is spending most of her time with Jason, who is slowly
Episode 2693 (Tue 16th May 2000)
May 16, 2000
Robert discovers Ollie’s hiding place and threatens to tell all where she is, she blackmails him using Andy as a source. After spending all night in the car, Eric and Sam awake out
Episode 2694 (Wed 17th May 2000)
May 17, 2000
Ollie returns home and Andy is left incredulous after Sarah chastises him for his involvement in the disappearance whilst all the time lying about her affair with Richie. Chris is
Episode 2695 (Thu 18th May 2000)
May 18, 2000
Ollie comes to blows with Angie and stuns her with the revelation that Sarah is having an affair with Richie. Tricia persuades an unenthusiastic Adam to go on holiday to Spain with
Episode 2696 (Tue 23rd May 2000)
May 23, 2000
Sarah fears her affair with Richie will be exposed after she finds out that Ollie has been telling everyone. She confronts Andy and tries to persuade him Ollie's imagination has ru
Episode 2697 (Wed 24th May 2000)
May 24, 2000
Sarah confesses that she's having an affair with Richie then drops the bombshell that she's planning to set up home with him! Betty is angered by Kathy's decision to let Diane mana
Episode 2698 (Thu 25th May 2000)
May 25, 2000
Eric's underhand methods for winning the election reach an all-time low when he covers up his rivals posters and Tricia advises Alan to adopt similar tactics raising the question,
Episode 2699 (Tue 30th May 2000)
May 30, 2000
Richie pressures Sarah, so she agrees to tell Jack. Ollie tells Angie that she saw Sarah and Richie kissing, so Angie warns her to keep quiet, but that doesn't stop Ollie from teas
Episode 2700 (Wed 31st May 2000)
May 31, 2000
Jack tells his son Andy that their mother Sarah has left them and Andy breaks down in tears. Sarah is torn apart by her decision to leave Jack and fearing she may have made a mista
Episode 2701 (Thu 1st June 2000)
Jun 1, 2000
When Viv finds out that Sarah has been staying with Richie at the farm, news of their affair hits the village like a thunderbolt. Kathy confronts Sarah, feeling she is utterly self
Episode 2702 (Tue 6th June 2000)
Jun 6, 2000
Jack comes to regret a decision to let Angie collect the kids from school, when Angie is swayed by Sarah to let her talk to them. Victoria lets slip what happened and Jack confront
Episode 2703 (Wed 7th June 2000)
Jun 7, 2000
Jack rejects Ashley's offer of marriage counselling and meets Laura to discuss his impending battle for custody of his kids. An alcohol fuelled Adam confronts Mandy about stealing
Episode 2704 (Thu 8th June 2000)
Jun 8, 2000
It's the day of the local election and the candidates are all desperate to win votes, no one more so than Eric who is not adverse to using bribery to secure votes. Tricia announces
Episode 2705 (Tue 13th June 2000)
Jun 13, 2000
Eric is declared winner of the local election and gloats about his success much to many of the resident's anger. None more so than Chris who manages to get the crooked councillor t
Episode 2706 (Wed 14th June 2000)
Jun 14, 2000
Edna storms in on Ashley's church service and confronts Sarah about her affair with Richie. Ashley attempts to intervene but Edna accuses him of being a corrupt vicar. Sean and Ang
Episode 2707 (Thu 15th June 2000)
Jun 15, 2000
The Reynolds are in shock over Marc's exams, but he has a secret; he failed them deliberately and is planning to start a new independent life and move in with Marlon. Jack hides Sa
Episode 2708 (Tue 20th June 2000)
Jun 20, 2000
Sarah is lambasted by Viv and Edna over her relationship with Richie at the post office where they tell her child benefit is for children, not the cradle-snatching mothers and thei
Episode 2709 (Wed 21st June 2000)
Jun 21, 2000
Jack repents over his behaviour towards Sarah and organises for the kids to visit her. However he soon comes to regret this when she tells the kids they will soon live with her per
Episode 2710 (Thu 22nd June 2000)
Jun 22, 2000
Lady Tara hosts a home coming party and Chris unsuccessfully attempts to flirt with her to secure investment in Tate Haulage, whilst Adam turns up with Virginia despite the fact he
Episode 2711 (27th June 2000)
Jun 27, 2000
Kelly finds out that Roy was chatting up Tricia at the party, whilst Tricia quizzes Mandy about Adam's antics. Whilst Mandy bites her tongue, Marlon is faced with a dilemma; should
Episode 2712 (Thu 29th June 2000) (Part 1)
Jun 29, 2000
Marlon is determined to expose Adam as a love-rat so he persuades Virginia to reveal the truth about him to Tricia. Roy is furious to find out that Kelly has got him a job intervie
Episode 2713 (Thu 29th June 2000) (Part 2)
Jun 29, 2000
Tricia turns up at Adam's for a romantic night in and is shocked to find Virginia there, calling him back to bed! Kelly is distressed to hear about Roy and Scott's new partnership
Episode 2714 (Tue 4th July 2000)
Jul 4, 2000
Tricia is devastated after last night's events and has been up all night crying. Meanwhile, Marlon's over the moon and very pleased with himself. Bernice hounds on Marlon for setti
Episode 2715 (Wed 5th July 2000)
Jul 5, 2000
Marlon is concerned that in his efforts to expose Adam he may have destroyed his friendship with Tricia, but Bernice is hopeful he will be able to repair the damage. Tricia regrets
Episode 2716 (Thu 6th July 2000)
Jul 6, 2000
Tricia is left distressed by last night's burglary and suspicion falls upon Lisa who has a spare set of keys to the house. Angie asks Jason and Lisa to accompany her to the station
Episode 2717 (Mon 10th July 2000)
Jul 10, 2000
In the aftermath of the burglary Lisa is questioned and it becomes obvious to Zak that she will be blamed. He resolves to clear her name and confronts the real culprit, Cain. Edna
Episode 2718 (Tue 11th July 2000)
Jul 11, 2000
The Bishop is influenced by Edna's malicious stirring and suggests Ashley leave the village. Ashley is faced with a dilemma; will Bernice want to move up North with him? Zak demand
Episode 2719 (Wed 12th July 2000)
Jul 12, 2000
Ashley tells Bernice he has to visit a parish in Leeds, but little does she know the real reason for his trip; a new job. Chris unsuccessfully attempts to woo Tara to secure her in
Episode 2720 (Thu 13th July 2000)
Jul 13, 2000
Bernice is excited at the prospect of her forthcoming wedding to Ashley whilst best woman Zoe is concerned to hear Bernice knows nothing of Ashley's plans to move up north. Things
Episode 2721 (Fri 14th July 2000)
Jul 14, 2000
Bernice and Ashley's wedding plans are put at stake when Ashley inadvertently lets slip to the Bishop that he hasn't told his soon-to-be wife about his plans to move to Leeds. Ashl
Episode 2722 (Tue 18th July 2000)
Jul 18, 2000
Money comes between Roy and Scott when Roy suggests they both take a pay cut for the greater good of the business. Kathy thanks Zak and Lisa for returning her stolen belongings but
Episode 2723 (Wed 19th July 2000)
Jul 19, 2000
The findings of the investigation into the bus crash are finally revealed; Tate Haulage is in the clear! A devastated Emily interrupts Chris's champagne celebration and demands to
Episode 2724 (Thu 20th July 2000)
Jul 20, 2000
The results of the investigation into the bus crash are made public. Roy refuses to go to Scott's birthday meal. Emily breaks down after reading the investigation's report.
Episode 2725 (Tue 25th July 2000)
Jul 25, 2000
Kathy encourages Emily to fight against the results of the report. Sarah and Richie arrive back in the village. Donna tells Ollie she thinks Roy hit Scott.
Episode 2726 (Wed 26th July 2000)
Jul 26, 2000
Emily receives the offer of an out-of-court settlement from Chris. Donna is determined to find out what happened between Roy and Scott.
Episode 2727 (Thu 27th July 2000)
Jul 27, 2000
Emily is shaken by her anger towards Chris. Richie gets a frosty reception when he turns up at the Woolpack. Ollie lands herself a job working for Lady Tara.
Episode 2728 (Tue 1st Aug 2000)
Aug 1, 2000
Jack tells Diane he is not ready for another relationship. Kelly accuses Roy of flirting with Tricia. Jack tells Chris he is willing to sell him his farm land.
Episode 2729 (Wed 2nd Aug 2000)
Aug 2, 2000
Ned apologises for his behavior at Kelly and Roy's wedding. Cain plots his revenge against the Reynolds for Butch's death. Frankie borrows Tara's car and it goes missing
Episode 2730 (Thu 3rd Aug 2000)
Aug 3, 2000
Cain and Sam's revenge plans are unexpectedly interrupted by Sean and Emily. They mystery of Tara's missing car is resolved. Marlon is desperate to take Tricia on holiday.
Episode 2731 (Tue 8th Aug 2000)
Aug 8, 2000
Emily and Sam panic while Sean lies unconscious. Jack angrily rejects Angie's advice on his custody case. Ashley announces his engagement to Bernice at the Parish meeting.
Episode 2732 (Wed 9th Aug 2000)
Aug 9, 2000
Sam is distraught when Emily rejects him. Angie is tshocked when she finds Cain alone with Ollie in their house. Tara is pressed for money for the stud farm.
Episode 2733 (Thu 10th Aug 2000)
Aug 10, 2000
Tara's dire financial problems cause her distress. Laura returns from Monaco with news of Tara's divorce settlement. Zak goes on the hunt for Sam.
Episode 2734 (Tue 15th Aug 2000)
Aug 15, 2000
Laura is not happy when Tara tries to backtrack on her deal with her. Zak discovers the reason why Sam ran away. Bernice and Kathy go looking for wedding dresses.
Episode 2735 (Wed 16th Aug 2000)
Aug 16, 2000
Tragedy strikes when Paddy is kicked unconscious by a horse. Roy refuses to fix Richie's car. Ashley cannot bring himself to tell Bernice about his interview in Leeds.
Episode 2736 (Thu 17th Aug 2000)
Aug 17, 2000
Paddy remains in critical condition after his accident. Kelly is thrilled when Roy tells her about Ned's offer for them to move to Ibiza. Ashley tells Bernice about the job.
Episode 2737 (Tue 22nd Aug 2000)
Aug 22, 2000
Bernice is in shock after Ashley's revelation and refuses to move to Leeds. Angie warns Cain to leave Ollie alone. Tara apologises to Sean about the incident with the horse.
Episode 2738 (Wed 23rd Aug 2000)
Aug 23, 2001
Roy and Kelly prepare for their new lives in Ibiza. Bernice and Ashley refuse to compromise with each other. Sarah attempts to talk to Jack.
Episode 2739 (Thu 24th Aug 2000)
Aug 24, 2001
Kelly arrives back at the Woolpack and is confronted by Donna, who tells the whole pub about her and Scott. Chris agrees to let Sarah and Richie rent his cottage.
Episode 2740 (Tue 29th Aug 2000)
Aug 29, 2000
Viv refuses to let Kelly in her house after Donna's revelation about Scott. Tricia persuades Ashley to sacrifice his job for Bernice. Jack and Sarah continue to feud.
Episode 2741 (Wed 30th Aug 2000)
Aug 30, 2000
Jack rejects Sarah's request for Victoria to stay over at hers. Ashley is torn between his career and his love for Bernice. Kelly breaks down and blames herself for Roy leaving.
Episode 2742 (Thu 31st Aug 2000)
Aug 31, 2000
Bernice secretly visits the place where Ashley is considering working. Kelly receives a frosty reception at the Woolpack from Mandy and Edna.
Episode 2743 (Tue 5th Sept 2000)
Sep 5, 2000
Bernice decides to follow her heart and move to Leeds with Ashley. The harsh reality of divorce hits Andy and Robert. Viv evicts Scott from her house.
Episode 2744 (Wed 6th Sept 2000)
Sep 6, 2000
Edna makes her feelings known about Bernice's relationship with Ashley. Alan and Zak are furious to discover the Tates are running the school bus service.
Episode 2745 (Thu 7th Sept 2000)
Sep 7, 2000
A court hearing is set for Jack and Sarah. Andy accuses Sarah of splitting up the family. Ashley hosts his final service before moving to Leeds.
Episode 2746 (Tue 12th Sept 2000)
Sep 12, 2000
Ashley faces a dilemma when he has to tell the Bishop he has changed his mind about the job in Leeds. Seth is robbed by two teenage girls.
Episode 2747 (Wed 13th Sept 2000)
Sep 13, 2000
Betty is furious when she finds out about Seth's gambling. Jack questions Richie's commitment to Sarah. Marlon's dreams of running The Woolpack are shattered.
Episode 2748 (Thu 14th Sept 2000)
Sep 14, 2000
Charity's relationship with Chris faces complications thanks to Zak. Mandy is furious when Paddy announces that they are going to start trying for a baby.
Episode 2749 (Tue 19th Sept 2000)
Sep 19, 2000
Donna is confused by the revelations about Scott and Kelly. Everyone rallies round Seth after his mugging and urge him to go the police.
Episode 2750 (Wed 20th Sept 2000)
Sep 20, 2000
When Ollie tells her mother about Seth's mugging, she immediately suspects Ollie might know more than she's letting on. Viv is smitten with Bob, a hosiery salesman.
Episode 2751 (Thu 21st Sept 2000)
Sep 21, 2000
Richie and Sarah's relationship starts to wear thin. Moral crusader Edna is shocked to walk into the post office to find Viv and Bob kissing after their night of passion together.
Episode 2752 (Tue 26th Sept 2000)
Sep 26, 2000
Sarah is shocked to discover Richie has extended his invitation to have Scott stay longer. Kelly accepts Viv's offer to move home. Paddy decides to visit Mandy in Southampton.
Episode 2753 (Wed 27th Sept 2000)
Sep 27, 2000
Paddy is left speechless by a shocking discovery. Bernice, Tricia and Diane plans to find a man for Kathy take a hopeful turn when persuade haulage driver Mike to take her out.
Episode 2754 (Thu 28th Sept 2000)
Sep 28, 2000
Paddy returns from Southampton unsure if Mandy still loves him. The girls' plan to set up Kathy with Mike backfires. Seth has a big win on the horses and decides to treat Betty.
Episode 2755 (Mon 2nd Oct 2000)
Oct 2, 2000
Mandy and Paddy's relationship remains on the rocks. Paddy is in turmoil and is not sure he can just forgive Mandy for her transgression.
Episode 2756 (Tue 3rd Oct 2000)
Oct 3, 2000
Zak confronts Paddy, who later breaks down and admits to Mandy he is not sure how he will cope without her. Ollie feels she might know who mugged Seth.
Episode 2757 (Wed 4th Oct 2000)
Oct 4, 2000
Ollie tells Seth she knows who attacked him. Zak attempts to make amends with Paddy. Robert turns to Sarah for help with his GCSEs after Jack refuses to listen to his worries.
Episode 2758 (Thu 5th Oct 2000)
Oct 5, 2000
Seth confronts his attackers and Angie arrives to arrest the guilty pair. Sarah makes plans to celebrate Richie's birthday. Jack and Sarah's custody hearing grows ever closer.
Episode 2759 (Fri 6th Oct 2000)
Oct 6, 2000
The Sugdens' custody hearing begins. Jack is upset to learn that Robert visited Sarah for help. Viv is upset when Bob fails to turn up for a rendezvous they arranged.
Episode 2760 (Mon 9th Oct 2000)
Oct 9, 2000
Jack is devastated when the court makes its decision. Charity hits it off with Terry. Viv is excited about Bob spending the night. Seth returns to the Woolpack.
Episode 2761 (Tue 10th Oct 2000)
Oct 10, 2000
Terry confesses his feelings towards Charity. Turner worries that Paddy is turning into an alcoholic. Bernice and Ashley organise their wedding list.
Episode 2762 (Wed 11th Oct 2000)
Oct 11, 2000
Chris finds out about Terry's amorous behaviour towards Charity. Ollie is infatuated with Cain and is delighted when he invites her to Blackpool with him.
Episode 2763 (Thu 12th Oct 2000)
Oct 12, 2000
Angie is furious about Cain and Ollie. Charity attempts to persuade Chris to give Terry his job back. Paddy continues to drown his sorrows in drink.
Episode 2764 (Fri 13th Oct 2000)
Oct 13, 2000
Paddy had an awkward dinner with the Dingles. Chris has a secret tryst with Charity. Angie warns Cain to leave Ollie alone when she finds out about the plan to go to Blackpool.
Episode 2765 (Mon 16th Oct 2000)
Oct 16, 2000
Cain scares Angie out of her wits during a power cut. Gloria accosts Ashley. Paddy contemplates a wedding anniversary without Mandy and only a bottle of whisky for company.
Episode 2766 (Tue 17th Oct 2000)
Oct 17, 2000
Paddy is distraught over his crumbling relationship with Mandy. Joe reveals his visa has run out and will need to leave the country. Cain continues to pester Angie.
Episode 2767 (Wed 18th Oct 2000)
Oct 18, 2000
Gloria's attempts to win Paddy over end disastrously. After discovering Pollard wants to buy the diner, Marlon considers doing the same - if he can find the money.
Episode 2768 (Thu 19th Oct 2000)
Oct 19, 2000
Jason convinces Joe he should marry someone to stay in the country. Marlon asks Chris to help fund his investment in the diner.
Episode 2769 (Fri 20th Oct 2000)
Oct 20, 2000
Tricia agrees to marry Joe to help him stay in the country. Kathy is impressed by Marlon's well-presented business plan and agrees to a joint venture.
Episode 2770 (Mon 23rd Oct 2000)
Oct 23, 2000
Richie finds life with Sarah increasingly stressful. Marlon is sceptical about Tricia's marriage of convenience to Joe.
Episode 2771 (Tue 24th Oct 2000)
Oct 24, 2000
Diane spends the evening with Jack. Marlon, Tricia, Joe and Jason discuss the wedding plans as Joe's visa expiration grows ever closer.
Episode 2772 (Wed 25th Oct 2000)
Oct 25, 2000
Diane's day turns sour when her ex-husband Rodney resurfaces. A gold trinket belonging to Lady Tara goes missing and suspicion falls on Frankie.
Episode 2773 (Thu 26th Oct 2000)
Oct 26, 2000
Tara questions Scott and Frankie over her missing gold trinket. Cain is delighted when he thinks he's secured a job lot of food tins, but he's in for a shock.
Episode 2774 (Fri 27th Oct 2000)
Oct 27, 2000
Angie finds Tara's stolen trinket in her bread bin and realises Cain has broken in. Cain manages to sell his bulk load of cat food to Seth.
Episode 2775 (Mon 30th Oct 2000)
Oct 30, 2000
Angie gets her revenge on Cain. Sam tries to unburden himself over the stolen food tins. Jason and Joe attempt to cheer up Paddy.
Episode 2776 (Tue 31st Oct 2000)
Oct 31, 2000
Bob prepares to leave and gives Viv a saucy going-away present. Sam prepares to drop a bombshell on his family. Adam's plans to give a talk to schoolchildren goes wrong.
Episode 2777 (Wed 1st Nov 2000)
Nov 1, 2000
Paddy slowly begins to get over his split with Mandy. Ashley has second thoughts about contacting Bernice's father. Emily assures him he has done the right thing.
Episode 2778 (Wed 2nd Nov 2000)
Nov 2, 2000
Kelly makes a pass at Bob, much to Viv's horror. Diane is shaken by Rodney's arrival and tries to persuade Ashley to move out of the vicarage before Bernice returns.
Episode 2779 (Thu 3rd Nov 2000)
Nov 3, 2000
Bernice gets the shock of her life when she comes home to be greeted by her father. Marc and Donna get carried away by the physical side of their relationship.
Episode 2780 (Mon 6th Nov 2000)
Nov 6, 2000
Bernice is left confused by the sudden re-emergence of her father and demands he leave. Donna is left confused after her night of passion with Marc.
Episode 2781 (Tue 7th Nov 2000)
Nov 7, 2000
Ashley is forced to accept that his idea to reunite Bernice with her father has backfired. Richie finds himself torn between his career and Sarah.
Episode 2782 (Wed 8th Nov 2000)
Nov 8, 2000
Ritchie turns down Chris's offer of further investment in Tate Technology. There are more shocks in store for Bernice.
Episode 2783 (Thu 9th Nov 2000)
Nov 9, 2000
Jack and Sarah discuss their divorce. Illicit passions rise between Sean and Tara while Angie and Cain's relationship takes an amorous twist.
Episode 2784 (Fri 10th Nov 2000)
Nov 10, 2000
Sean falls for Tara and is delighted when she takes him to a dinner party. Angie answers a police call concerning a robbery. Tricia and Joe set about creating a bogus past.
Episode 2785 (Mon 13th Nov 2000)
Nov 13, 2000
Angie suggests to Sean that they go on holiday. Sarah resolves to regain her independence, and starts job hunting.
Episode 2786 (Tue 14th Nov 2000)
Nov 14, 2000
Alan is livid when he discovers Tricia's plans to have a marriage of convenience with Joe. Sean and Angie come face-to-face with Cain and Tara.
Episode 2787/2788 (Wed 15th Nov 2000)
Nov 15, 2000
Edna threatens to expose Tricia and Joe's sham marriage. Cain is stood up by Angie. A surprise birthday party for Seth results in an unexpected blunder. Zoe accuses Frankie of stea
Episode 2789 (Thu 16th Nov 2000)
Nov 16, 2000
Sarah discovers Victoria wandering the streets alone.
Episode 2790 (Fri 17th Nov 2000)
Nov 17, 2000
A mysterious fire is started at Jack's barn, and Ritchie and Sarah are both caught up in it with tragic consequences.
Episode 2791 (Tue 21st Nov 2000)
Nov 21, 2000
Accusations fly in the aftermath of the fire. Meanwhile, Viv is surprised by a blast from the past.
Episode 2792 (Wed 22nd Nov 2000)
Nov 22, 2000
The police decide the fire was started deliberately. Robert inadvertently supplies Andy with an alibi. Ashley tries to win back Bernice.
Episode 2793 (Thu 23rd Nov 2000)
Nov 23, 2000
The police continue to quiz Jack about his involvement with the fire. Carol flirts with Scott and then decides to make a move on Terry.
Episode 2794 (Fri 24th Nov 2000)
Nov 24, 2000
Bernice makes a move on Carlos. Carol spends the night with Terry, causing an uneasy atmosphere in the Windsor household.
Episode 2795 (Mon 27th Nov 2000)
Nov 27, 2000
Richie continues to imply Jack was responsible for the fire. Carlos hatches a plan to bring Bernice and Ashley back together.
Episode 2796 (Tue 28th Nov 2000)
Nov 28, 2000
Jack is angered to find out that his affair with Diane has been ousted. Andy has a confession to make.
Episode 2797 (Wed 29th Nov 2000)
Nov 29, 2000
Jack's birthday celebrations are cut short when the police arrest him on suspicion of murder. Lisa breaks the news to Zak that she is pregnant.
Episode 2798 (Thu 30th Nov 2000)
Nov 30, 2000
A violent outburst ensues between Zak and Cain. Marlon makes an excuse not to attend Tricia's wedding.
Episode 2799 (Fri 1st Dec 2000)
Dec 1, 2000
Cain's birthday celebration does not go to plan. Jack appears before the magistrate.
Episode 2800 (Mon 4th Dec 2000)
Dec 4, 2000
Mayhem runs rife as Tricia prepares for her wedding. Chris and Charity enjoy an intimate moment.
Episode 2801 (Tue 5th Dec 2000)
Dec 5, 2000
Zoe is outraged when she discovers Chris has been having a relationship with a Dingle.
Episode 2802 (Wed 6th Dec 2000)
Dec 6, 2000
It is the day of the wedding and Marlon's preparations for his new restaurant are marred by the fact that Tricia is marrying another man.
Episode 2803 (Thu 7th Dec 2000)
Dec 7, 2000
Tricia's wedding day continues and Marlon's attempts to make his restaurant a success experience difficulties.
Episode 2804 (Fri 8th Dec 2000)
Dec 8, 2000
An uncomfortable dinner ensues after Angie arrives home early.
Episode 2805 (Mon 11th Dec 2000)
Dec 11, 2000
Friction erupts between Zoe and Charity, and a meeting turns into a shouting match. Zak is still trying to deal with the news that Cain is his son.
Episode 2806 (Wed 13th Dec 2000)
Dec 13, 2000
Emily sees Chris and Charity canoodling down a country lane. Sean arrives at the stud farm to see Tara.
Episode 2807 (Thu 14th Dec 2000)
Dec 14, 2000
Charity is forced to seek asylum at Home Farm when Cain overhears Emily questioning her about what she saw. Meanwhile, Chris and Terry ready themselves for Cain's wrath.
Episode 2808 (Fri 15th Dec 2000)
Dec 15, 2000
Jack gets permission to attend Sarah's funeral but is concerned about how his children and the other mourners will react to him when he arrives under guard.
Episode 2809 (Mon 18th Dec 2000)
Dec 18, 2000
Tensions run high as everyone gathers for Sarah's funeral and when Jack arrives handcuffed to a prison officer. Andy suffers a moral dilemma.
Episode 2810 (Tue 19th Dec 2000)
Dec 19, 2000
Charity collects her things from the Dingles. Jack warns Andy that he never must admit to what he did.
Episode 2811 (Wed 20th Dec 2000)
Dec 20, 2000
Sean summons up the courage to confess that he has not been faithful to Angie. A tense stand-off develops between Chris and Cain at the Woolpack.
Episode 2812 (Thu 21st Dec 2000)
Dec 21, 2000
Sean and Angie decide to work to save their marriage and go trucking for the day. Tensions run rife between Jack and Diane when he discovers she has been looking after Victoria.
Episode 2813 (Fri 22nd Dec 2000)
Dec 22, 2000
A dinner party reaches a shocking crescendo while Marc and Ollie try to cover up a party of their own.
Episode 2814 (Mon 25th Dec 2000) Bernice's Hen's Night (Part 1)
Dec 25, 2000
Sean is alarmed to find a pile of Christmas presents on his doorstep. Angie is concerned to see Sean and Cain talking together.
Episode 2815 (Mon 25th Dec 2000) A Christmas Wedding (Part 2)
Dec 25, 2000
Kathy tries her best to cheer Andy up. Rodney makes Bernice doubt whether Ashley is the right man for her.
Episode 2816 (Tue 26th Dec 2000)
Dec 26, 2000
The village enjoy a magical Christmas as Bernice and Ashley marry. Andy is plagued by guilt as the Sugdens face the festive season without Jack.
Episode 2817 (Wed 27th Dec 2000)
Dec 27, 2000
Bernice and Ashley reflect on the success of their wedding. A romantic day between Bev and Adam is interrupted.
Episode 2818 (Thu 28th Dec 2000)
Dec 28, 2000
Controversy arises over Joe and Tricia's marriage of convenience. Adam's relationship with Bev suffers unforeseen turmoil.
Episode 2819 (Fri 29th Dec 2000)
Dec 29, 2000
Tricia, Joe and Marlon panic when a mysterious inspector arrives, assuming it's to check up on Tricia and Joe's marriage.