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Emmerdale Season 8

53 Episodes First aired Jan 3, 1979

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

E31
31. Episode 520 (Thu 19th April 1979)
Apr 19, 1979

Henry is shocked when Bob reveals that the man killed in the motorcycle accident had just been released from prison for sexual assault. Also, Poor Ocker and Smarty Garret are arrested for starting the Kimber Barn fire.

E32
32. Episode 521 (Tue 24th April 1979)
Apr 24, 1979

Poor Ocker is let off with a suspended sentence for his role in the barn fire, whilst Smarty doesn't get so lucky. Meanwhile, Donald returns to the village with the news that Clive has been released from prison.

E33
33. Episode 522 (Thu 26th April 1979)
Apr 26, 1979

Phil and Joe clash when Phil accuses him of reporting Phil to the RSPCA. Meanwhile, Olwen struggles with Amos at choir practice.

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34. Episode 523 (Tue 1st May 1979)
May 1, 1979

Maggie approaches Donald and tries to get him to sort out the feud between Joe and Phil, whilst the feud reaches the climax where a struggle between Joe and Phil results in Phil getting shot - and accusing Joe of…

E35
35. Episode 524 (Thu 3rd May 1979)
May 3, 1979

Joe is worried that nobody will believe that shooting Phil was an accident, especially when Terry backs up Phil's statement. However, Annie points out that if DSI Hoskins and PC Edwards didn't believe him, he would have…

E36
36. Episode 525 (Tue 8th May 1979)
May 8, 1979

Annie tries to get the Fletchers to admit the truth, however Phil refuses to let her speak to Maggie and Terry guiltily remains loyal to his father. Meanwhile, DSI Hoskins attempts to get the truth and questions Henry…

E37
37. Episode 526 (Thu 10th May 1979)
May 10, 1979

DS Hoskins clears up inconsistencies by getting Terry to go back to the crime scene. It all becomes too much for Terry and he admits the gun went off itself. Meanwhile, Amos is chuffed when he manages to trick the…

E38
38. Episode 527 (Tue 15th May 1979)
May 15, 1979

Meg is suspicious and Seth is furious when Jimmy arrives out of the blue. and both are in for a shock when Meg meets his wife Susan. Meanwhile, Sam helps Amos with an article for the Hotten Courier.

E39
39. Episode 528 (Thu 17th May 1979)
May 17, 1979

When Susan reveals that she and Jimmy have had to move with his parents as he was made redundancy, Dolly tries to help out by seeing if she can get Jimmy work on the farm. Meanwhile, Amos makes a shock discovery - Jimmy…

E40
40. Episode 529 (Tue 22nd May 1979)
May 22, 1979

Amos's discovery pushes Susan to reveal that Jimmy has served a prison sentence to Seth and Meg - and is surprised to discover Seth already knew. Meanwhile, Susan confides in Dolly that she may be pregnant, and Dolly…

E41
41. Episode 530 (Thu 24th May 1979)
May 24, 1979

Jimmy is shocked when Matt reveals that Susan is pregnant, and struggles to adjust to the news. Meanwhile, Henry warns Maurice to be careful with the villagers when Maurice announces his intentions to renovate the NY…

E42
42. Episode 531 (Tue 29th May 1979)
May 29, 1979

Dolly and Sam argue over Jimmy when Dolly overhears Sam make comments about him. Meanwhile, Kitty tells Joe that she's been offered a job in Essex and is leaving to take it.

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43. Episode 532 (Thu 31st May 1979)
May 31, 1979

Jimmy decides to leave the village, but not before talking to Matt about children. Meanwhile, Kitty's departure leaves Dolly thinking about her position on the farm.

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44. Episode 533 (Tue 5th June 1979)
Jun 5, 1979

Dolly is thrilled when Dr. Jacobs calls to notify here that he's gotten her a last minute appointment with the specialist. Meanwhile, Amos is suspicious of a man who tries every beer in The Woolpack twice before leaving.

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45. Episode 534 (Thu 7th June 1979)
Jun 7, 1979

Joe is furious when Jack calls and expresses his opinion that Emmerdale Farm will end up like NY Estates if they keep expanding. Meanwhile, the stock sale at Hathersage Farm takes place and Amos is curious as to why…

E46
46. Episode 535 (Tue 12th June 1979)
Jun 12, 1979

Amos is annoyed when Henry's plough proves to be a hit with the regulars. Meanwhile, Donald helps Ed learn about his family. Also, Dolly and Matt receive good news from the specialist.

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47. Episode 536 (Thu 14th June 1979)
Jun 14, 1979

Amos spots an opportunity to convince Henry to get rid of the plough when Henry accidentally reverses his car into it. Meanwhile, Dolly becomes interested in the Hathersage Farm farmhouse and is relieved when Maurice is…

E48
48. Episode 537 (Tue 19th June 1979)
Jun 19, 1979

Dolly is disappointed when Ed tries to get more money out of Maurice, however after discovering Maurice's intentions, Ed wonders if he should sell to Maurice. Meanwhile, Amos is over the moon when Ian wants to put The…

E49
49. Episode 538 (Thu 21st June 1979)
Jun 21, 1979

Ed considers moving back to the village with his wife to try save their relationship. Meanwhile, Amos is unimpressed when Henry's plough causes more problems.

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50. Episode 539 (Tue 26th June 1979)
Jun 26, 1979

The Sugdens are suspicious when Maurice appears to be hiding away his daughter. However, Matt finds Judy drunkely slumped over her steering wheel. Meanwhile, Ed and Geoff Atwill suspect they may be related and get help…

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51. Episode 540 (Thu 28th June 1979)
Jun 28, 1979

Henry decides the plough must go when Geoff reverses into it. Meanwhile, alcoholic Judy makes the mistake of going to The Woolpack. Also, Donald discovers that Geoff and Ed are distant relatives.

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52. Episode 541 (Tue 3rd July 1979)
Jul 3, 1979

Annie tries to get Judy to open up, and Henry prevents her from getting drunk in The Woolpack. However, an oblivious Joe asks her out for a drink and they go to The Feathers Country Hotel. Meanwhile, Ed and Geoff sell…

E53
53. Episode 542 (Thu 5th July 1979)Season Finale
Jul 5, 1979

Maurice confides in Donald and Annie about Judy's drink problem. Annie finally manages to get Judy to tell the tragic story of how she began drinking heavily. Meanwhile, Dolly is thrilled to discover she is pregnant.