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Emmerdale Season 16

100 Episodes First aired Jan 6, 1987

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.

Episodes

E61
61. Episode 1172 (Tue 4th Aug 1987)
Aug 4, 1987

Shearing is in full swing at Emmerdale Farm, and Phil's enthusiasm for his new job is beginning to wain. Bill is worried about his future at NY Estates. After a day of shearing, Phil comes in and is totally worn out. He…

E62
62. Episode 1173 (Thu 6th Aug 1987)
Aug 6, 1987

Alan has made careful plans for Christopher Meadows visit, but the NY workforce decide it's time to show him how they really feel. And there are a few mishaps during Meadows visit.

E63
63. Episode 1174 (Tue 11th Aug 1987)
Aug 11, 1987

As Caroline takes over The Woolpack, Alan eagerly awaits the arrival of her replacement - the lovely Denise. But Denise isn't quite the woman that he was hoping. As he awaits her arrival, Joe says Denise could not make…

E64
64. Episode 1175 (Thu 13th Aug 1987)
Aug 13, 1987

Jackie is in no mood for a lecture from Dolly about Kathy Bates staying overnight. Jackie says it is nothing to do with her or anyone else. Alan continues to be difficult to his male temporary secretary Tony Marchant.

E65
65. Episode 1176 (Tue 18th Aug 1987)
Aug 18, 1987

Caroline may have taken over The Woolpack, but she can't escape from Alan. Meanwhile, Jackie and Kathy find a place where they can be alone together - perhaps.

E66
66. Episode 1177 (Thu 20th Aug 1987)
Aug 20, 1987

Jackie and Kathy's night in a caravan isn't quite as romantic as they hoped - especially when unexpected guests arrive in the morning.

E67
67. Episode 1178 (Tue 25th Aug 1987)
Aug 25, 1987

A dilemma for Sgt MacArthur and Hotten Police.

E68
68. Episode 1179 (Thu 27th Aug 1987)
Aug 27, 1987

There's a victory to celebrate at Emmerdale Farm, but some of the guests are more in the mood for a fight than a party. Jackie has had enough of Tony trying to seduce Kathy. Kathy tells Tony that she does not fancy him…

E69
69. Episode 1180 (Tue 1st Sept 1987)
Sep 1, 1987

Alan is horrified to discover he's on the wrong side of the law, as him and Matt are served with injunctions to avoid going near the fence at Pencross Fell. Meanwhile, Ruth worries about the state of some of the cattle…

E70
70. Episode 1181 (Thu 3rd Sept 1987)
Sep 3, 1987

Nick celebrates his eighteenth birthday with his girlfriend and has far too much drink after receiving his A-Level results - a day to remember turns into a day he'd rather forget. Meanwhile, Joe attempts to placate Ruth…

E71
71. Episode 1182 (Tue 8th Sept 1987)
Sep 8, 1987

Amos is determined to bring a touch of Italian culture to Beckindale - but there's nothing cultured about the bitter clash between Jack and Turner. Nick feels downtrodden after awakening from his drunken night, Phil…

E72
72. Episode 1183 (Thu 10th Sept 1987)
Sep 10, 1987

Jack has defied the law - now he has to face the consequences. As the Sugdens rally round, Turner attempts to distance himself from Jack's actions, as he spies the perfect opportunity to get one back at him after his…

E73
73. Episode 1184 (Tue 15th Sept 1987)
Sep 15, 1987

A candle-lit dinner with Ruth doesn't turn out as planned for Joe, especially when his day also features a punch to the face. Meanwhile, with Jack in prison, the plan to utilise young Robert in the campaign against the…

E74
74. Episode 1185 (Thu 17th Sept 1987)
Sep 17, 1987

Jack is out of jail with a new plan to fight the nuclear dump - but some of the villagers are a little sceptical. And when men in trucks arrive at Pencross Fell, could it all be too late? Meanwhile, Dolly finds herself…

E75
75. Episode 1186 (Tue 22nd Sept 1987)
Sep 22, 1987

The Sugdens are looking forward to Annie's return. Jack worries about telling her about his prison sentence. Amos is pleased that the campaign is finally over and they can finally get some peace and quiet, just as…

E76
76. Episode 1187 (Thu 24th Sept 1987)
Sep 24, 1987

Ruth goes to Crossgill Farm, barging into the house and finding the place in a mess. Mr Metcalfe is horrified to find Ruth in his house and throws her out. Phil thinks the second unit at Mill Cottage is being priced too…

E77
77. Episode 1188 (Tue 29th Sept 1987)
Sep 29, 1987

Mr Metcalfe is surprised by Matt's kindness. Jackie still refuses to go to Malcolm's wedding. Caroline is feeling down on the day of Malcolm's wedding but puts on an act around Kathy and Nick.

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78. Episode 1189 (Thu 1st Oct 1987)
Oct 1, 1987

Sam isn't feeling well so Dolly calls the school. Henry and Amos ask Archie when he will be leaving, but Archie is offended. Matt plans to talk to Mr Metcalfe about getting his animals seen to, but Ruth wants to see him…

E79
79. Episode 1190 (Tue 6th Oct 1987)
Oct 6, 1987

A man, Sykes, goes to collect Joe's dead horse and asks Seth for directions. Joe is feeling annoyed and sad and is cool with Sykes. Alan is annoyed when Tony waits until he has made dinner to reveal that he's going to…

E80
80. Episode 1191 (Thu 8th Oct 1987)
Oct 8, 1987

Mr Metcalfe stares at a photo of Mary. Alan advises Tony to purchase a bike instead of getting the bus. Archie complains about capitalism, but Phil makes a joke when he offers him a job of helping repair the roof…

E81
81. Episode 1192 (Tue 13th Oct 1987)
Oct 13, 1987

Sandie worries the roof isn't safe to stand on, but Phil tells her to go back inside. He teases Archie when he arrives later than Phil. Kathy waits for Jackie to ring but Tony calls her instead.

E82
82. Episode 1193 (Thu 15th Oct 1987)
Oct 15, 1987

Henry is sour towards Eric. Henry finds funny that Amos counts the glasses that go outside, and that he's realised that Eric must have taken a glass. Eric arrives at Crossgill Farm but Mr Metcalfe slams the door in his…

E83
83. Episode 1194 (Tue 20th Oct 1987)
Oct 20, 1987

Joe discovers he's not the only one looking forward to a romantic weekend with Ruth. Liam is also there, and plans to woo Ruth. Joe meets Ruth's parents George and Louise.

E84
84. Episode 1195 (Thu 22nd Oct 1987)
Oct 22, 1987

Kathy gets a taste of high society, while Ruth's father, and her fiancée, try to put Joe in his place. Jackie is desperate for a date so phones up some of his old girlfriends, including Carol. He even considers Alison…

E85
85. Episode 1196 (Tue 27th Oct 1987)
Oct 27, 1987

Joe is warned off Ruth by Liam, in a nice way. Liam has stayed the night at Joe's house. Eric tries to con Mr Metcalfe again and Metcalfe comes at him with a gun, telling him to clear off. Eric gets into his car, and…

E86
86. Episode 1197 (Thu 29th Oct 1987)
Oct 29, 1987

Kathy gets a phonecall from her father Malcolm, telling her that she has a new baby brother, William Malcolm. Liam is trying to persuade Ruth to go back to Ireland with him, but she wants to stay in Beckindale and…

E87
87. Episode 1198 (Tue 3rd Nov 1987)
Nov 3, 1987

When Seth's bicycle lets him down Alan is called to the rescue, but there's no sign of Seth. Seth hitches a lift. He later meets up with Archie. Seth mentions his birthday is coming up, on the 22nd. Archie says that is…

E88
88. Episode 1199 (Thu 5th Nov 1987)
Nov 5, 1987

Archie is listening to loud music while operating machinery on Emmerdale Farm land. Jack is not happy as he sees it as a distraction. No-one has seen Metcalfe for over a week but Matt doesn't want to intrude. Metcalfe…

E89
89. Episode 1200 (Tue 10th Nov 1987)
Nov 10, 1987

Sam makes a tragic discovery and tells his father Matt. Metcalfe is laying dead in his armchair. Seth's birthday is coming up. Alan wants to know how old he will be so seeks out the Home Farm staff records. But they do…

E90
90. Episode 1201 (Thu 12th Nov 1987)
Nov 12, 1987

Mr Metcalfe is laid to rest. Matt and Dolly attend his funeral. The cake is baked, the guests invited, and all is set for celebration at The Woolpack - but Seth is not the only one in for a surprise.

E91
91. Episode 1202 (Tue 17th Nov 1987)
Nov 17, 1987

Jackie and Kathy surprise Beckindale with news of their engagement, but not everyone shares their delight. Sandie gets some exam results. She has passed. A gathering is held at Emmerdale Farm to celebrate Jackie and…

E92
92. Episode 1203 (Thu 19th Nov 1987)
Nov 19, 1987

Sandie has growing doubts about her future due to the news that Hotten Cattle Market is going to be turned into a supermarket. Tony is going back to Lincoln today, and says goodbye to Kathy. There has been a break in at…

E93
93. Episode 1204 (Tue 24th Nov 1987)
Nov 24, 1987

Ruth discovers that she has to compete for Joe's affections with another woman - and a horse! A stray horse is running loose around the fells. Hinton attends the funeral of the wife of Rabbi Lionel Weiss, a friend of…

E94
94. Episode 1205 (Thu 26th Nov 1987)
Nov 26, 1987

The stray horse is still running loose around Beckindale. Annie is cooking a pork dinner for guests at Emmerdale Farm, but is told that Hinton's friend Lionel is a rabbi. Annie asks Dolly if she can eat the pork now, so…

E95
95. Episode 1206 (Tue 1st Dec 1987)
Dec 1, 1987

Phil gets divorce papers in the mail together with a Christmas card from his daughter. Kathy and Caroline discuss wedding dates. Caroline suggests summer, but Kathy thinks it's too far and is more into Easter.

E96
96. Episode 1207 (Thu 3rd Dec 1987)
Dec 3, 1987

Kathy is in a bad mood after her argument with Jackie the night before. Donald sees the runaway horse in the graveyard and calls Joe, but before he gets there Kathy, who is out walking, befriends the animal.

E97
97. Episode 1208 (Tue 8th Dec 1987)
Dec 8, 1987

Malcolm wants Kathy to call off the wedding. Rabbi Lionel Weiss departs for Leeds. Jackie sees Hinton at the vicarage, and he says he is not religious but Hinton will ask some things of him in the church when he marries…

E98
98. Episode 1209 (Thu 10th Dec 1987)
Dec 10, 1987

Christmas is coming and preparations are under way at Emmerdale Farm. At Home Farm Alan is rehearsing for the pantomime to Caroline's amusement. Henry is worried what the health inspector will say if he finds out that…

E99
99. Episode 1210 (Tue 15th Dec 1987)
Dec 15, 1987

At Emmerdale Farm they're loading poultry into the van for the Christmas sale at Hotten Market. Alan gets a card from Terence, saying that he won't be coming for Christmas.

E100
100. Episode 1211 (Thu 17th Dec 1987)Season Finale
Dec 17, 1987

It's time for the Beckindale Christmas pantomime, but just before it's about to start Joe gets a call from Christopher Meadows with some bad news. NY Estates is pulling out of the village. He tells Alan, but they both…