Emmerdale Season 9

When Joe returned from America he was full of new plans for Emmerdale Farm but the others don't see eye to eye with his new idea

With the evenings getting longer, Annie thinks of a quiet hobby for Sam; but he seems determined to let it disrupt the whole village!

Joe is still undecided about his future, but talking to the others may not be as helpful as he thought.

Sam continues to demonstrate his artistic talents to the village - but at least one person in Beckindale isn't so easily impressed.

Who has been trespassing at Hathersage Farm? Sam solves the mystery - but creates other problems into the bargain.

Richard won't wait any longer for Joe to reach a decision and Annie senses what that decision will be.

Joe is settling in to his new job with NY Estates but there is tension among the workers at Ridge Farm. John has money worries, and gets slightly drunk in The Woolpack. He comes back from work half an hour late and…

Amos's strange behaviour causes Henry some concern and he's in for a shock when Seth investigates! Seth spies on Amos that night and sees him meet a woman in a car. Seth is amazed.

Jack's friendship with Pat continues; but he still doesn't see eye to eye with Jackie and Sandie.

Joe's plans for the beef herd are fiercely opposed at Ridge Farm - and John takes advantage of the unrest.

Richard decides to take the law into his own hands; will he be able to avoid a confrontation with his men?

When Jack takes Pat and the children out for the day, he has a surprise in store for them.

Amos's mystery ladyfriend has set all the villagers talking. Henry finally gets to the bottom of his secret.

A meeting in The Woolpack brings disappointment for Seth - and another problem for Joe.

Henry is expecting a visit from his cousin - and Amos is far from pleased.

Seth's preparations for the Allotments Ball are underway and he seems determined to set the whole village to work.

Joe is only obeying orders by taking out the hedge at Ridge Farm, but how will Jack react to the news?

Someone has been spreading rumours about Joe and his new neighbour - and Annie has an idea who's responsible.

When there's an argument in the family, it's up to Annie to smooth things over. Meanwhile, Amos has more family troubles of his own.

The villagers are getting ready for the Allotments Bonfire and Dance - but there's more trouble in store for Joe when a friend of Angie's gatecrashes the event and pulls them apart on the dancefloor. The two are soon…

The villagers are in for a shock when Tom makes a sudden return, especially for the Merricks when Tom turns up at their caravan uninvited. Meanwhile, Padraic tells Donald that he wants him to take over his job on the…

Tom tries to reconcile with Pat but Pat makes clear he is not wanted. Meanwhile, Amos is rightfully suspicious of a customer. Later, Joe discovers some trees have been stolen overnight.

An unexpected visitor arrives at The Woolpack - and threatens to undermine Amos's professional dignity. Tom makes an effort to apologise to Pat for his outburst the other night, but they soon fall out when he insults…

Amos is not a man to be daunted by humiliation - but even Henry is surprised by the way he bounces back.

Tom and Derek arrange another theft of the Home Farm Christmas tree plantation, but things go disastrously wrong when they end up running Joe over in their effort to drive away.

Christmas in Beckindale - and as Dolly's Nativity play gets underway, Amos prepares his surprise for The Woolpack. Joe has a sprained shoulder and bruises following the robbery. Sandie passes the news on to him that she…