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Emmerdale Season 30

257 Episodes First aired Jan 1, 2001

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

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231. Episode 3053 (Thu 22nd Nov 2001)
Nov 22, 2001

Mandy gloats to Lisa and then cruelly visits Emily to tell her that she and Paddy are an item following their night of passion. But Paddy has the final laugh on Mandy - even though it proves painful. He decides it's…

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232. Episode 3054 (Fri 23rd Nov 2001)
Nov 23, 2001

Nicola has the knives out for Chloe, convinced she's trying to seduce Craig. She even warns Scott about his girlfriend in an attempt to stir things up and when Chloe confronts her she tells her aggressively that it's…

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233. Episode 3055 (Mon 26th Nov 2001)
Nov 26, 2001

Chris and Charity's wedding plans are forging ahead, but with the feud between the Tates and Dingles bubbling under the surface, it is going to be anything but a happy family occasion. Charity is shaken when Cain…

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234. Episode 3056 (Tue 27th Nov 2001)
Nov 27, 2001

Chris and Charity's wedding day is finally upon them, but while Chris nervously awaits the arrival of his bride to be, there are certain people who are avoiding the occasion like the plague. Zak and Zoe share their…

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235. Episode 3057 (Wed 28th Nov 2001)
Nov 28, 2001

Andrew is surprised to discover that Kathy has cut short her holiday. But he is in for an even bigger shock when Alice walks in to the room. Kathy confesses that she was concerned for her niece's safety and has brought…

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236. Episode 3058 (Thu 29th Nov 2001)
Nov 29, 2001

In the cold light of day, Kathy begins to realise the serious consequences of bringing her niece back to Britain without her mother's permission. Kathy seeks advice from a solicitor. She admits that she suspected that…

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237. Episode 3059 (Fri 30th Nov 2001)
Nov 30, 2001

There is trouble brewing when Elsa arrives in the village with one intention - to get her daughter Alice back. Alice is excited to see her mother, but Kathy is irritated by her sudden arrival. Elsa demands to know why…

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238. Episode 3060 (Mon 3rd Dec 2001)
Dec 3, 2001

Kathy continues to harbour Alice as those closest to her voice their concern and start to question her actions. Alan tries to assure Elsa that Kathy will return her daughter soon, but she decides it is time to call in…

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239. Episode 3061 (Tue 4th Dec 2001)
Dec 4, 2001

The thought of facing a future in prison proves too much for Marc and he decides he has only one option - to run away. Ollie and Andy learn of his plans but nothing they say can change Marc's drastic escape plan. He…

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240. Episode 3062 (Wed 5th Dec 2001)
Dec 5, 2001

Viv is busy trying to drum up support against the phone mast but Bernice and Tricia have differing opinions on the subject. Angie is frantic when she discovers that Marc has vanished and Sean realises that he must have…

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241. Episode 3063 (Thu 6th Dec 2001)
Dec 6, 2001

Marc realises that it was Ollie who revealed he had run-away, but he is forgiving and understanding as he arrives at court with the other teenagers for their hearing. He is told that his case is being referred to the…

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242. Episode 3064 (Fri 7th Dec 2001)
Dec 7, 2001

Despite drumming up support for the phone-mast, Jack is under pressure as he faces the public meeting in the village and discovers that many of the locals have turned on him. Edna is cutting about Jack's motives and he…

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243. Episode 3065 (Mon 10th Dec 2001)
Dec 10, 2001

Kathy and Elsa find themselves at odds over the future of Alice, after Elsa takes her daughter on a Christmas shopping spree. On her return, Elsa reveals to an outraged Kathy that she intends taking Alice back to…

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244. Episode 3066 (Tue 11th Dec 2001)
Dec 11, 2001

Kathy realises that she will never win the battle for Alice with Elsa and wonders if it is time to change tack. She admits to Andrew that she is going to miss Alice and wonders if it wouldn't be best for all concerned…

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245. Episode 3067 (Wed 12th Dec 2001)
Dec 12, 2001

Kathy makes a decision on her future - one that will change her life forever. After a heart to heart with Bernice, Kathy decides that she must put her love of Alice before Andrew and follow her to Australia - to live…

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246. Episode 3068 (Thu 13th Dec 2001)
Dec 13, 2001

Diane goes on the warpath when Nicola coolly walks in to The Woolpack and hands out fliers advertising free drinks at the Holiday Park's bar. Dumbfounded by Nicola's cheek, Diane unceremoniously throws her out of the…

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247. Episode 3069 (Fri 14th Dec 2001)
Dec 14, 2001

The Christmas extravaganza is under way at the holiday village - but it isn't long before things start going disastrously wrong. Zak agrees to supply Santa Seth with beer before Betty rumbles Seth and drags him out by…

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248. Episode 3070 (Mon 17th Dec 2001)
Dec 17, 2001

Nicola is pleased when her father invites her to dinner, but her hopes of an enjoyable evening are dashed when she discovers that Bernice has also been invited. Tensions grow during the meal and it is clear that Nicola…

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249. Episode 3071 (Tue 18th Dec 2001)
Dec 18, 2001

Diane fears the worst when she wakes up in bed with Rodney. She is pleased when he admits that nothing happened. But her relief is short lived, when Louise walks into the room and immediately jumps to the wrong…

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250. Episode 3072 (Wed 19th Dec 2001)
Dec 19, 2001

Diane is mortified that an innocent situation could be blown totally out of proportion. She tries to explain to Jack what really happened between her and Rodney. But he tells her that he is not interested in her excuses…

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251. Episode 3073 (Thu 20th Dec 2001)
Dec 20, 2001

The time has finally come for Kathy to bid farewell to her friends in Emmerdale and head for Australia. Fully aware that locals have arranged a leaving-bash in The Woolpack, Kathy feigns her surprise to spare their…

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252. Episode 3074 (Fri 21st Dec 2001)
Dec 21, 2001

With Christmas just days away, Bernice is becoming increasingly worried about Ashley and how he is coping. She resolves to make an effort to improve things between the two of them and decides to visit him at the…

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253. Episode 3075 (Mon 24th Dec 2001)
Dec 24, 2001

It may be Christmas Eve but Ashley is having a crisis of faith. He confides in Zoe that he isn't sure why he kissed Bernice the previous evening and isn't convinced it is a good idea to pursue her. He dreads the…

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254. Episode 3076 (Tue 25th Dec 2001)
Dec 25, 2001

Christmas Day hasn't brought much joy for Ashley and he prepares his solitary lunch at the vicarage, but an unexpected Christmas present is on the way for Bernice. She walks without purpose through the village but ends…

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255. Episode 3077 (Wed 26th Dec 2001)
Dec 26, 2001

As Bernice proudly cradles her new baby, the two fathers-in-waiting are confused about the previous day's events. Carlos shares his thoughts with Terry and wonders why Bernice summoned him to the hospital for the birth…

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256. Episode 3078/3079 (Fri 28th Dec 2001)
Dec 28, 2001

It is the day of reckoning for Ashley and Carlos as they wait to discover the results of the blood test. Bernice has got other problems on her mind, though, and admits to Diane that she is having trouble adjusting to…

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257. Episode 3080 (Mon 31st Dec 2001)Season Finale
Dec 31, 2001

Ashley escorts Bernice and baby back to The Woolpack where Rodney has the champagne on ice to celebrate the homecoming of his daughter and grandchild. The celebration is muted, however, when Bernice quickly discovers…