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Emmerdale Season 3

99 Episodes First aired Jan 1, 1974

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 184 (Tue 6th Aug 1974)
Aug 6, 1974

Amos discovers Ethel and Mr. Snape are due to marry soon, while Joe asks Matt to be his best man. Also, Alison announces her intention to leave Beckindale to Henry.

E62
62. Episode 185 (Mon 12th Aug 1974)
Aug 12, 1974

Christine is unhappy when Joe tries to avoid talking about the honeymoon, and Joe is annoyed when Sam announces his suspicions about where Christine gets her money. Meanwhile, Matt tells Alison that Louise told him that…

E63
63. Episode 186 (Tue 13th Aug 1974)
Aug 13, 1974

Work on The Woolpack chimney goes underway, whilst Annie hints to Christine that marriage isn't to be taken lightly. Meanwhile, Alison prepares to tell Matt that she has been in prison.

E64
64. Episode 187 (Mon 19th Aug 1974)
Aug 19, 1974

Disaster strikes at The Woolpack when the chimney collapses and the place is covered in dust. Matt tells Alison that her criminal record doesn't change his feelings, but she says she can't marry him.

E65
65. Episode 188 (Tue 20th Aug 1974)
Aug 20, 1974

Henry offers Norah Alison's job at the shop. Meanwhile, Joe and Christine consider going to London for their honeymoon.

E66
66. Episode 189 (Mon 2nd Sept 1974)
Sep 2, 1974

Christine is angry when Matt changes his mind about them moving into Hawthorn Cottage. Meanwhile, Norah begins making changes at the shop.

E67
67. Episode 190 (Tue 3rd Sept 1974)
Sep 3, 1974

Matt is upset after being rejected by Alison. Meanwhile, Amos and Norah clash over who Wilf is working for.

E68
68. Episode 191 (Mon 9th Sept 1974)
Sep 9, 1974

Alison decides to leave the village and informs Henry. Meanwhile, Annie asks Henry to give Christine away if Robert doesn't turn up.

E69
69. Episode 192 (Tue 10th Sept 1974)
Sep 10, 1974

On Christine and Joe's wedding day, Robert lets Christine down. Henry gives her away instead. Afterwards, Christine is surprised to discover her mother had attended.

E70
70. Episode 193 (Mon 16th Sept 1974)
Sep 16, 1974

Annie worries that Christine is forcing Joe to go along with decisions he doesn't want to. Meanwhile, Alison's leaving party takes place at The Woolpack.

E71
71. Episode 194 (Tue 17th Sept 1974)
Sep 17, 1974

Henry and Matt say goodbye to Alison as she moves to Jersey. Meanwhile, Sgt. Marsden warns the Sugdens about a break-in in the area.

E72
72. Episode 195 (Mon 23rd Sept 1974)
Sep 23, 1974

Norah causes controversy with Edward and Sam at the shop, whereas Amos begins to have suspicions about George.

E73
73. Episode 196 (Tue 24th Sept 1974)
Sep 24, 1974

The village fête gets underway and Sam strives to win the vegetable contest, but loses to Tom Raistrick. Meanwhile, Henry informs George that he is the full owner of the shop and George tells him that's he's accepted…

E74
74. Episode 197 (Mon 30th Sept 1974)
Sep 30, 1974

Edward is fuming at Wally upon discovering Wally has attempted to dissuade Fred into increasing the church budget. Meanwhile, Henry feels Norah is getting too big for her boots when she continues to make dramatic…

E75
75. Episode 198 (Tue 1st Oct 1974)
Oct 1, 1974

Liz is unhappy when Edward is forced to cancel their trip to Norfolk as Edward is too busy. Also, Christine feels out of place at the Sugdens dinner.

E76
76. Episode 199 (Mon 7th Oct 1974)
Oct 7, 1974

Robert goes to see Christine but she is fuming that he didn't go to her wedding. Meanwhile, Joe tries to solve Davey's problem.

E77
77. Episode 200 (Tue 8th Oct 1974)
Oct 8, 1974

Annie is unnerved to discover Christine is lying to Joe. Meanwhile, Norah plans a holiday with Norman.

E78
78. Episode 201 (Mon 14th Oct 1974)
Oct 14, 1974

Joe is annoyed to discover that he and Christine are beholden to Robert. Meanwhile, William Hatherwick offers his services to Norah and Henry.

E79
79. Episode 202 (Tue 15th Oct 1974)
Oct 15, 1974

Christine and Joe have a massive row, and Christine walks out on him. She later returns and informs him that their marriage isn't going to work. Meanwhile, Henry offers Liz a job at the shop.

E80
80. Episode 203 (Mon 21st Oct 1974)
Oct 21, 1974

Joe tears through the village and nearly runs Henry over in his landrover. However, Joe has no recollection of the incident. Meanwhile, Robert tries to put things right with Joe and Christine.

E81
81. Episode 204 (Tue 22nd Oct 1974)
Oct 22, 1974

Henry is annoyed when Norah begins to take over his responsibilities. Meanwhile, Sam is concerned about Joe after hearing Joe say he doesn't care if Christine didn't return.

E82
82. Episode 205 (Mon 28th Oct 1974)
Oct 28, 1974

Sam is forced to tell Robert that Christine has gone missing. Meanwhile, Amos returns from holiday and is shocked to find the changes in The Woolpack.

E83
83. Episode 206 (Tue 29th Oct 1974)
Oct 29, 1974

Norah catches a thief, and is surprised to find the familiar face of Kathy Davis in her shop - but with no husband in sight.

E84
84. Episode 207 (Mon 4th Nov 1974)
Nov 4, 1974

Joe's suspicions are confirmed when he tracks down Christine's ex-boyfriend and finds them together. Meanwhile, Amos is unnerved with Norah's decision to sell soft drinks at the shop.

E85
85. Episode 208 (Tue 5th Nov 1974)
Nov 5, 1974

Norah spreads the word that a new headmaster will be joining the village. Meanwhile, Annie tries to help Joe and Norah tries to get the shop a liquor license.

E86
86. Episode 209 (Mon 11th Nov 1974)
Nov 11, 1974

Sam berates Joe for the village gossip, saying that he brings shame on the family. In turn, Annie berates Sam for making it public knowledge. Meanwhile, Henry is annoyed that Norah is continuing to make decisions…

E87
87. Episode 210 (Tue 12th Nov 1974)
Nov 12, 1974

Joe is upset when Christine breaks off their marriage and gives him back the ring. Meanwhile, Amos is annoyed when people keep using The Woolpack phone as the phone box is out of order.

E88
88. Episode 211 (Mon 18th Nov 1974)
Nov 18, 1974

James and Kathy strike up a friendship, while Annie tries to get Joe to tell Robert about Christine's whereabouts. Also, Amos is unhappy with the mural in The Woolpack.

E89
89. Episode 212 (Tue 19th Nov 1974)
Nov 19, 1974

Joe and Kathy bond over their unhappy marriages and Henry and Annie catch them kissing. Meanwhile, Robert tries to track down Christine.

E90
90. Episode 213 (Mon 25th Nov 1974)
Nov 25, 1974

Kathy tells Jim that her marriage to Kenny is over. Meanwhile, Henry sorts out a squabble between Sam, Norah and Amos.

E91
91. Episode 214 (Tue 26th Nov 1974)
Nov 26, 1974

Annie nearly discovers the true extent of Kathy and Joe's relationship. Meanwhile, James attempts to find alternate accomodation instead of Emmerdale Farm.

E92
92. Episode 215 (Mon 2nd Dec 1974)
Dec 2, 1974

Annie tries to get Joe to see Christine but to no avail. Meanwhile, Kathy asks Henry about renting the shop flat.

E93
93. Episode 216 (Tue 3rd Dec 1974)
Dec 3, 1974

Annie uncovers Joe's lies, whilst Jim forces the family home after hearing gossip.

E94
94. Episode 217 (Mon 9th Dec 1974)
Dec 9, 1974

Sam has a funny turn in the garden, while Annie remains suspicious about Kathy and Joe.

E95
95. Episode 218 (Tue 10th Dec 1974)
Dec 10, 1974

Kathy tells Jim that he can't control her, and Annie is unsettled when she arrives at Emmerdale Farm with a bag of clothes.

E96
96. Episode 219 (Mon 16th Dec 1974)
Dec 16, 1974

Norah announces her decision to add a post office to the shop. Meanwhile, Joe rejects Kathy after believing she was with James.

E97
97. Episode 220 (Tue 17th Dec 1974)
Dec 17, 1974

Christmas preparations get under way, but Kathy decides to move back to Hotten to the unhappiness of Jim.

E98
98. Episode 221 (Mon 30th Dec 1974)
Dec 30, 1974

The dinner party gets underway at Emmerdale Farm and the attendees try to keep Marian's return to the village secret from Henry. Also, Beattie reveals Annie is getting driving lessons.

E99
99. Episode 222 (Tue 31st Dec 1974)Season Finale
Dec 31, 1974

The Woolpack is packed as the villagers celebrate the countdown to 1975. Henry gets a shock to discover Marian has returned.