

Emmerdale
Series 55
Created by: Kevin Laffan
Network: ITV1, ITV Yorkshire
Season aired: 2026-01-01
Seasons
Overview
The lives of several families in the Yorkshire Dales revolve around a farm and the nearby village. With murders, affairs, lies, deceit, laughter and tears, it's all there in the village.
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Episodes ยท 118

Thur 1 Jan 2026
There is a sinister start to the new year, while a happy surprise has a dangerous undercurrent and Ray hopes his dream can come true.

Fri 2 Jan 2026
There is a fight to the death, while a secret explodes and the truth is delivered.

Mon 5 Jan 2026 (I)
A beautiful day quickly turns ominous, a lifeless body is dragged away by an unseen assailant, and vehicles speed frantically into the night. The crossover continues on Coronation Street S67E4 Corriedale, Monday 5th January 2026 (II).

Corriedale, Mon 5 Jan 2026 (II)
Two worlds collide as the residents of Emmerdale and Weatherfield are brought together by a catastrophic and life-changing encounter. The crossover starts on Coronation Street S67E3 Monday, 5th January 2026 (I).

Tue 6 Jan 2026
There is complete carnage after the previous night's catastrophic events, with the local hospital busy and the revelations keep coming over what happened and why.

Wed 7 Jan 2026
A deal is struck and a mission given, April stands her ground, and Sarah has questions.

Thur 8 Jan 2026
A betrayal unfolds, Paddy gets bad news, and Moira is left in utter shock.

Fri 9 Jan 2026
Someone has to think on their feet, Paddy's news gets worse, and a body lies undiscovered.

Mon 12 Jan 2026
A convoy of police vehicles head into the village and the officers want answers, while Ray's body is found.

Wed 14 Jan 2026
Evidence is found and an arrest is made, while Laurel is struggling and the search for Bear continues.

Thur 15 Jan 2026
Paddy is feeling desperately sad, while Jai is left worried and Joe is behaving furtively.

Fri 16 Jan 2026
It is clear that many people are keeping secrets, while Jai is the subject of conversation and April is consoled by her family.

Mon 19 Jan 2026 - Laurel
The first of three episodes offering different perspectives on the dramatic events that led to Ray's death, with each one focusing on a different suspect, beginning with Laurel. As Ray stands over his mother's dead body, Laurel is left reeling by the truth about him and rushes home, refusing to listen to the man she once loved and the monster he has been revealed to be.

Tue 20 Jan 2026 - Rhona
The next episode focusing on the suspects in Ray's murder features a compilation of scenes reflecting Rhona's journey over the past two weeks. It shows her in despair over April's disappearance, while Marlon continues to spiral and she is home alone when a shadowy figure looms behind her.

Wed 21 Jan 2026 - Marlon
The next episode focusing on the suspects in Ray's murder features a compilation of scenes reflecting Marlon's journey over the past two weeks. A despairing Marlon is convinced that Ray has April and is determined to get answers. Armed with a knife and murderous intent, he sets out to find him.

Thur 22 Jan 2026
Ray prepares to dispose of the body and is left utterly broken, but his despair does not stop him from threatening Eve to ensure Paddy's silence.

Fri 23 Jan 2026
In the shocking aftermath of Ray's death, the corpse has to be moved, but a slip-up means the body is driven away by an oblivious Jai.

Mon 26 Jan 2026
Paddy receives news that gives him some hope, while Victoria is struggling and Arthur is hiding something.

Tue 27 Jan 2026
Rhona has a surprise visitor, while Kim and Joe are floored and April shatters Arthur's illusions.

Wed 28 Jan 2026
Joe is utterly overwhelmed, while Kim remains defiant and the police are called.

Thur 29 Jan 2026
Marlon is stunned, while Ruby is shocked and Dawn makes a suggestion.

Fri 30 Jan 2026
Rhona makes a heartfelt plea, while Kim is angry and Joe is frustrated.

Mon 2 Feb 2026
Moira and Cain are arrested, while Caleb reveals some devastating information and Ruby is overwhelmed with guilt.

Wed 4 Feb 2026
Cain is feeling nervous and is consumed by intrusive thoughts, while Moira makes a call.

Fri 6 Feb 2026
Paddy tries to control the situation, while Cain visits Moira, and Gabby and Lydia are shocked.

Mon 9 Feb 2026
Dylan confesses to April, while Victoria is overcome with guilt and Joe puts pressure on Robert.

Tue 10 Feb 2026
Joe threatens Victoria, while April makes a suggestion and Sarah supports Cain.

Wed 11 Feb 2026
Joe delivers an ultimatum, while Victoria visits Moira in prison and April tries to appeal to Bear.

Thur 12 Feb 2026
Victoria is left mortified, while Cain warns Joe to stay away and Paddy tries to coach Bear.

Fri 13 Feb 2026
Bear suffers from severe guilt, while Dylan is distressed and April struggles.











