Hollyoaks Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Hollyoaks: Season 2009 (2009)

• Season 2009 Episode 293: 02/12/2009

  Zoe is finally given a chance to provide her side of the story surrounding Sarah's death, but is left bewildered by a barrage of questions from the prosecution. Meanwhile, Charlotte is tormented by Lydia's revelations, and Gilly's attraction to Steph is reinforced after he begins to feel smothered by Cheryl's over-zealous affections

• Season 2009 Episode 292: 01/12/2009

  Charlotte sneaks into the courtroom despite being ordered to keep away from the trial, only to spot a gaping hole in Lydia's story. Meanwhile, Gilly misinterprets an invitation to a Caribbean-themed dinner with the Valentines, and India's first day working at the Dog ends with Rhys humiliating Josh

• Season 2009 Episode 291: 30/11/2009

  The day of Zoe's trial arrives, and while Kris, Nancy and Zak rally to offer their friend support, Lydia delivers her side of the story to the jury. Meanwhile, Darren spots an opportunity to make amends when Jack's car breaks down in the middle of the village, and Josh is given a chance to impress India when her credit card is rejected at the Dog

• Season 2009 Episode 290: 29/11/2009

  Omnibus. When the hospital recalls Mercedes for another check-up, she is convinced she has contracted HIV. As Calvin comforts her, she makes him promise not to tell Malachy about her concerns. Newt announces he has decided to leave school, and his increasing paranoia pushes him to start a fight with Gaz. Elsewhere, Darren arranges a family day at the Dog

• Season 2009 Episode 289: 27/11/2009

  Mike begins to doubt Zoe's guilt after visiting her in prison, and Lydia struggles to keep her cool when he suggests they search for Sarah's missing diary. Mercedes takes action to suppress her feelings for Calvin on her wedding anniversary, and Hannah tries to persuade Darren to stop being noble and explain to Cindy how he saved Holly's life

• Season 2009 Episode 288: 26/11/2009

  Darren organises a festive meal for the Osbornes at the Dog, but disaster strikes when a curious Holly falls foul of a questionable electricity cable. Ste becomes frustrated when Amy chooses to spend time at the Loft with her friends rather than bond with her children, and Dominic plots to get revenge on the students for stealing his goat

• Season 2009 Episode 287: 25/11/2009

  Mercedes becomes jealous when she interrupts Calvin with India at the Loft, and Loretta is shocked when Jake asks her to move in with the Osbornes permanently. Meanwhile, Michaela, Josh and Dave play a prank on Dominic by stealing the live goat he has been using to drum up seasonal trade for Il Gnosh

• Season 2009 Episode 286: 24/11/2009

  An anxious Mercedes returns to the hospital to learn the results of her blood test, only to discover the lab has lost her sample. Meanwhile, Malachy makes plans for his future, and Loretta impresses the Osborne family with a hasty demonstration of the Heimlich manoeuvre over dinner

• Season 2009 Episode 285: 23/11/2009

  When the hospital recalls Mercedes for another check-up, she is convinced she has contracted HIV. As Calvin comforts her, she makes him promise not to tell Malachy about her concerns. Newt announces he has decided to leave school, and his increasing paranoia pushes him to start a fight with Gaz. Elsewhere, Darren arranges a family day at the Dog

• Season 2009 Episode 284: 22/11/2009

  Omnibus. Amy returns and though she initially feels frosty toward Lydia, the pair soon bond over a mutual dislike for Zoe. Gaz comes to the defence of Lauren and Theresa when they have a confrontation with the new kids during the school merger, and Newt is shocked when Rae makes an appearance

• Season 2009 Episode 283: 20/11/2009

  Newt struggles to accept that Rae is different from how he had imagined, and is hurt when she rips up a picture he drew of her. Hannah worries that Darren's gambling is getting out of control, and confiscates his laptop to help him overcome his addiction. Elsewhere, Lydia tells Charlotte she still loves her

• Season 2009 Episode 282: 19/11/2009

  Hannah tries to persuade Neville to give Darren his job back after he is fired from the Dog because of the incident with Tom. At the Barnes house, Amy makes it clear that she feels threatened by Mike and Lydia's close relationship, and Zak offers to be Elliot's personal trainer in an effort to distract him from thoughts of Sheila

• Season 2009 Episode 281: 18/11/2009

  Kris gets into an argument with Sheila after she refuses to give him the day off to visit Zoe. She fires him and threatens to sack Elliot, before Zak and other members of the team decide to walk out. Darren's attempt at babysitting ends in disaster when Tom is taken to hospital after drinking a leftover cocktail he found in the Dog, and Jacqui starts work as a dinnerlady at Hollyoaks High

• Season 2009 Episode 280: 17/11/2009

  Ste refuses to forgive Amy, despite Natty's attempts to change his mind, and when she visits him at work he ignores her. Lauren becomes angry when she catches Newt spying on Rae from afar, and tells her to leave the school. Elsewhere, Theresa helps Darren do his food shopping

• Season 2009 Episode 279: 16/11/2009

  Amy returns and though she initially feels frosty towards Lydia, the pair soon bond over a mutual dislike for Zoe. Gaz comes to the defence of Lauren and Theresa when they have a confrontation with the new kids during the school merger, and Newt is shocked when Rae makes an appearance

• Season 2009 Episode 278: 15/11/2009

  Omnibus. When Zak catches Duncan ogling Jacqui and Michaela, he suggests they are running a brothel from Evissa and tells him to ask for a 'special' massage. However, the sisters soon realise their customer has an ulterior motive and plot a painful revenge. Hannah tries to clear her name, telling Leila she was acting in Anita's best interests by giving her the diary, but she fails to convince Nancy she only wrote one letter to Jake

• Season 2009 Episode 277: 13/11/2009

  Charlie wanders off while Kris talks to Loretta in the park and Nancy worries that he may be with Jake. Darren cooks a curry for Hannah to welcome her to the flat, but when she tries to thank him with a kiss, he rejects her. Anita feels ashamed that everyone knows about her lie, and tells Ricky she has decided to leave Hollyoaks

• Season 2009 Episode 276: 12/11/2009

  Anita tells Suzanne and Rhys she thinks Hannah's eating disorder has returned, but when they question her about it she is furious and asks Darren if she can move in with him. At the HCC disaster re-enactment Nancy and Kris are forced to reconsider the relationships in their lives, and realise they want to be together

• Season 2009 Episode 275: 11/11/2009

  Anita feels guilty when she realises Hannah's anorexia is beginning to return, and admits she has been lying about having an eating disorder. Michaela becomes convinced that Zak is a gigolo, and Mercedes takes her to the Dog to confront him, while Jacqui searches for a new job after discovering she failed her business exam

• Season 2009 Episode 274: 10/11/2009

  Kris's plans to spend the day in the SU bar are ruined when he discovers Loretta cannot look after Charlie, and he has to care for the child himself. When Frankie accuses him and Nancy of shirking their responsibilities, he decides he has had enough and ends their relationship. Anita continues to lie about having anorexia and manipulates Theresa into being her friend, while Jacqui tries to fiddle the books at Evissa

• Season 2009 Episode 273: 09/11/2009

  When Zak catches Duncan ogling Jacqui and Michaela, he suggests they are running a brothel from Evissa and tells him to ask for a 'special' massage. However, the sisters realise he has an ulterior motive and plot a painful revenge. Hannah tries to clear her name, and convinces Leila she was acting in Anita's best interests by giving her the diary, but fails to persuade Nancy she only wrote one letter to Jake

• Season 2009 Episode 272: 08/11/2009

  Omnibus. Spencer throws a free party at the Loft, and Dave worries the other students are taking advantage of him. Calvin walks in to find people drinking and playing poker, and demands that everyone leave. At the SU bar, Kris tries to persuade Zak and Elliot to let Archie move back in, while at the Dog, Neville's godson Duncan makes an appearance

• Season 2009 Episode 271: 06/11/2009

  Nancy lashes out when she discovers Hannah gave Anita a diary detailing her life as an anorexic, and Jacqui is mortified to discover the photographs she posed for in London have been published in a men's magazine. At Il Gnosh, Tony's veterans event is ruined when Dom reveals their great-grandfather was German, and in the hospital Spencer is treated for first-degree burns

• Season 2009 Episode 270: 05/11/2009

  Cindy feels neglected by Tony as he plans a war veterans day at Il Gnosh, and with money occupying her thoughts she takes his grandfather's medals to be valued. Nancy becomes concerned when she notices Anita and Hannah spending increasing amounts of time together, and eventually discovers the reason behind their blossoming friendship. Elsewhere, Mercedes and Calvin argue about their kiss, and the students prepare for bonfire night at the Loft

• Season 2009 Episode 269: 04/11/2009

  Malachy tells Mercedes he feels suffocated by her attentions, and she turns to Calvin whose attempts to console her lead to more than friendly conversation. Elsewhere, Cindy is furious when Tony cancels their plans for a night out together, Josh discovers Hayley and Rhys have slept together, and Anita continues to lie to Hannah about having an eating disorder

• Season 2009 Episode 268: 03/11/2009

  Sasha continues to compete with Mercedes, and tries to irritate her by asking Malachy to flirt with punters at the Loft. India is publicly humiliated when her washing bag splits, revealing a nasty surprise, and Rhys tries to convince Hayley they should give their relationship another chance

• Season 2009 Episode 267: 02/11/2009

  Spencer throws a free party at the Loft, and Dave worries the other students are taking advantage of him. Calvin walks in to find people drinking and playing poker, and demands that everyone leave. At the SU bar, Kris tries to persuade Zak and Elliot to let Archie move back in, while at the Dog, Neville's godson Duncan makes an appearance

• Season 2009 Episode 266: 01/11/2009

  Omnibus. Newt returns home from hospital, but is unimpressed to find Jake has also moved back in, and runs away again. Amy continues to struggle with post-natal depression, and panics when she is left alone with Leah and Lucas, while Rhys takes a punch from Fernando after pretending it is he rather than Gilly who has a crush on Steph

• Season 2009 Episode 265: 30/10/2009

  Archie is terrified when he finds a dead rat in his fridge, followed by a mannequin in his living room, and decides to confront Lydia, who he believes is responsible for the pranks. A fully recovered Gaz tries to befriend Lauren, but she rejects his efforts and takes her revenge by covering him in paint. At the Loft, Sasha and Mercedes argue over decorations as they prepare for the Hallowe'en party

• Season 2009 Episode 264: 29/10/2009

  Newt tries to apologise to Theresa, but she is disturbed to discover he has been following Rae and filming her with his video camera. When Calvin receives more letters from the council complaining about noise and fighting outside the Loft, Malachy persuades him to hire Jake as a bouncer. At the SU bar, Archie tries to find out who is responsible for his prank phone calls

• Season 2009 Episode 263: 28/10/2009

  Newt visits Rae at home, and though she does not recognise him, she is intrigued by his belief that he saw her die. Gilly and Cheryl try to make their respective love interests jealous by going on a date, while Anita announces she is moving to Middlesbrough to join her parents

• Season 2009 Episode 262: 27/10/2009

  Newt decides to apologise to the old lady he mugged and return her purse, but Lauren, convinced it is a bad idea, looks through its contents and discovers a photograph of Rae. Ravi takes pity on Ste when he is discovered squatting at Relish, and offers him a job as chef at the restaurant, while Steph agrees to let Jake work at Mobs after making an insensitive comment about his chances of finding employment

• Season 2009 Episode 261: 26/10/2009

  Newt returns home from hospital, but is unimpressed to find Jake has also moved back in, and runs away again. Amy continues to struggle with post-natal depression, and panics when she is left alone with Leah and Lucas, while Rhys takes a punch from Fernando after pretending it is he rather than Gilly who has a crush on Steph

• Season 2009 Episode 260: 25/10/2009

  Omnibus. Loretta moves in with Nancy, but feels guilty about having sent letters to Jake, and Theresa makes things difficult for Anita while staying at the McQueens' house. Dominic decides to go on holiday, so Ste invites Natty to stay at the flat until his housemate returns, and Carmel catches Myra stealing products from Evissa

• Season 2009 Episode 259: 23/10/2009

  The day of the funeral arrives, and Lydia decides to confess to Mike, but Amy arrives unexpectedly and the opportunity is lost. Archie confides in DI Fletcher his suspicions, but she is dubious about his story. As a last resort, he gatecrashes the wake and announces that Lydia is responsible for Sarah's death

• Season 2009 Episode 258: 22/10/2009

  Archie resolves to help his sister and tells Lydia he is launching a campaign to prove Zoe's innocence. Tony and Cindy return from their honeymoon to find Natty and Ste have transformed Il Gnosh into a burger bar, and fires them both. At the police station, Jake is relieved to discover the charges against him have been dropped

• Season 2009 Episode 257: 21/10/2009

  Jake asks Loretta to go for a drink with him, but she turns him down. Instead, he goes out with Malachy and Cheryl, but Calvin and Kris are both intent on ruining his evening. Archie, struggling to deal with his sister's imprisonment, continues to build his conspiracy theory against Lydia, and tells Kris he thinks she is responsible for Sarah's death

• Season 2009 Episode 256: 20/10/2009

  Nancy and Kris visit Zoe in prison, where she recounts her story of events and admits she thinks Sarah may have taken her own life. Meanwhile, Natty and Ste decide to reopen Il Gnosh, Gilly has trouble with an industrial carpet cleaner, and Zak becomes jealous when he realises Dave is the focus of Michaela's attention

• Season 2009 Episode 255: 19/10/2009

  Loretta moves in with Nancy, but feels guilty about having sent letters to Jake, and Theresa makes things difficult for Anita while staying at the McQueens' house. Dominic decides to go on holiday, so Ste invites Natty to stay at the flat until his housemate returns, and Carmel catches Myra stealing products from Evissa

• Season 2009 Episode 254: 18/10/2009

  Omnibus. Ravi and Leila worry about their finances and Newt persuades Anita not to turn herself in to the police. Meanwhile, Jake returns home after an argument with Nancy to find an unwelcome visitor at the flat, and Zak is surprised to discover Elliot has begun working at the call centre. Elsewhere, Nancy and Kris spend a passionate afternoon together

• Season 2009 Episode 253: 16/10/2009

  Nancy accuses Hannah of writing to Jake in hospital, and tells her to move out of the flat. Meanwhile, the Roys fail to pay their rent and Neville gives them their notice, leaving Leila to arrange alternative accommodation. At the call centre, Elliot announces that he and Sheila are in a relationship

• Season 2009 Episode 252: 15/10/2009

  Anita tries to repair her friendship with Theresa, only for Gaz to cause further trouble between the pair. Elsewhere, Sheila organises a fancy-dress event for the call-centre staff, but her evening is ruined when she is accused by Mercedes of stealing money from the safe. Elliot chases after her, and they end up spending the night together

• Season 2009 Episode 251: 14/10/2009

  Leila, Ravi and Anita throw a house party that soon descends into chaos as Elliot starts a fight with Archie, and Theresa takes revenge on Anita by kissing Ricky. Elsewhere, Carmel plans a memorial to mark the first anniversary of Tina's death, but her plans are ruined when Jacqui arrives

• Season 2009 Episode 250: 13/10/2009

  Nancy withdraws her statement against Jake when she realises social services could become involved, but Frankie decides to prevent any repercussions by giving up her role as Charlie's guardian. At the call centre, Sheila tries to seduce Elliot, assuming her advances will be reciprocated. However, Leila discovers the pair in a compromising position, and when Elliot chases after her she inadvertently reveals that she slept with Archie

• Season 2009 Episode 249: 12/10/2009

  Ravi and Leila worry about their finances and Newt convinces Anita not to turn herself in to the police. Meanwhile, Jake returns home after an argument with Nancy to find an unwelcome visitor at the flat, and Zak is surprised to discover Elliot has begun working at the call centre. Elsewhere, Nancy and Kris spend a passionate afternoon together

• Season 2009 Episode 248: 09/10/2009

  Rae plans her suicide pact with Newt, but he is unsure whether to go through with it. When Lauren and Jack finally find him, he throws himself into the dock. Meanwhile, Darren tells Frankie about Jake's outburst, and she is torn between her two sons

• Season 2009 Episode 247: 08/10/2009

  Newt struggles to control his schizophrenia, and lashes out at Rae. Realising he will have to live with Eli for the rest of his life, he considers Rae's suggestion of a suicide pact. Meanwhile, Lauren confesses her concerns to Frankie and admits she threw away Newt's medication. The pair head to the warehouse to look for him, leaving Jake and Darren alone in the flat

• Season 2009 Episode 246: 07/10/2009

  Archie visits Lydia in hospital and pushes her for information about Sarah's death, but she refuses to help. Newt explains his schizophrenia to Rae, and the pair joke about Eli, but when Lauren arrives his mood suddenly changes and he causes an argument with her. Rae overhears about his relationships with Theresa, Lauren and Anita, and upset, she runs away leaving Newt on his own. Elsewhere, Jake returns to the village to find he is no longer welcome, and is given little support from friends or family

• Season 2009 Episode 245: 06/10/2009

  Zoe maintains a tough facade when she is arrested for Sarah's murder, but Archie sees beyond her pretence. Meanwhile, Newt heads back to Hollyoaks with Rae to get more medication, but flees when he sees Jack and Frankie. Despite Eli's attempts to persuade Newt to leave his new companion, he decides he wants to stay with Rae, and the pair share a kiss. Elsewhere, Nancy discovers Jake is due to be released, and warns him to stay away from Charlie

• Season 2009 Episode 244: 05/10/2009

  Elliot, Kris and Nancy mourn the death of their best friend Sarah, and Steph receives a message from Jake asking her to visit him. Elsewhere, Newt's mental health deteriorates as Eli convinces him to mug an elderly woman. They then hide in a derelict warehouse, where Newt prevents a girl called Rae from committing suicide

• Season 2009 Episode 243: 04/10/2009

  Omnibus. Ravi returns from hospital and struggles to accept support from his family, who announce they are relocating to Middlesbrough. Elsewhere, Hannah receives free tickets to a music concert but has no way of getting there, so she teams up with Rhys and Josh to outwit Neville and gain access to Josh's car

• Season 2009 Episode 242: 02/10/2009

  Spencer fires his entire staff shortly before the Loft is due to re-open, but soon relents and rehires them on the condition that they start listening to him. The evening runs smoothly until Hayley publicly humiliates Sasha by broadcasting details of her private affairs to everyone in the club. Elsewhere, Leila struggles to care for Ravi and Anita

• Season 2009 Episode 241: 01/10/2009

  Ravi is refused a job at the Dog, and breaks down when he realises he can no longer look after himself. Gilly offers to referee Tom's football match, but the youngster becomes aggressive and kicks the ball at him. Meanwhile, Cheryl resolves Calvin's dispute with Malachy in the hope that he will continue to let her live with him

• Season 2009 Episode 240: 30/09/2009

  Mercedes offers her services as a barmaid at the Loft, but when Spencer declines her help she threatens to sue him for Malachy's accident at the club. At the Roys' house, Ravi refuses to move to Middlesbrough when he overhears Bel discussing applying for funding to look after him, and Leila soon finds herself agreeing to live with him and Anita when their parents leave

• Season 2009 Episode 239: 29/09/2009

  After an argument with Ricky, and a confrontation with Gaz, Anita decides she should stay and repair her life in Hollyoaks rather than move to Middlesbrough with her parents. Archie, feeling ostracised by his friends, tries to make amends for his recent behaviour, but Zak proves impossible to win round

• Season 2009 Episode 238: 27/09/2009

  Omnibus. The freshers settle into their new accommodation and decide to play a game of truth or dare. New student India gets off to a bad start and seeks comfort from Archie, and Josh steals a moped from Mobs. In the hospital, Gaz confesses to Lauren that he cannot remember who attacked him

• Season 2009 Episode 237: 25/09/2009

  Archie is held hostage by Ged for a second time, after confessing the kidnapping was a set-up. Josh and Hayley discover a goodbye letter from India, and Theresa searches desperately for money to finance a photoshoot

• Season 2009 Episode 236: 24/09/2009

  Neville gives Josh's car away as a competition prize, and Hayley contaminates a pizza with laxatives to discover who is stealing her food. Elsewhere, Lydia persuades Sarah to meet her for a drink and the pair share a kiss, and Kris, Elliot and Zak decide to return the money in exchange for Archie's life, but Zak is badly injured as they try to escape

• Season 2009 Episode 235: 23/09/2009

  Zac, Eliot and Archie plan to leave Chester, but Ged kidnaps Archie and threatens to kill him unless his money is returned. Tony forges ahead with plans for the wedding, but Cindy persuades him to reduce his spending, fearing it will jeopardise her plans with Darren. At the Dog, Neville hosts the freshers' ball

• Season 2009 Episode 234: 22/09/2009

  A detective visits Eliot's flat and accuses him and Zak of dealing drugs - but they soon discover he is not who he seems to be. Elsewhere, Hayley's attempts to lighten India's mood end in disaster, and Steph is devastated when Gilly inadvertently reminds her she has forgotten Fernando's birthday

• Season 2009 Episode 233: 21/09/2009

  The freshers settle into their new accommodation and decide to play a game of truth or dare. New student India gets off to a bad start and seeks comfort from Archie, and Josh steals a moped from Mobs. In the hospital, Gaz confesses to Lauren that he cannot remember who attacked him

• Season 2009 Episode 232: 20/09/2009

  Things turn nasty for Anita, Lauren and Newt when Gaz turns up at their rented cottage and orchestrates a game of truth or dare. Elsewhere, Mercedes has to make some important decisions about the future when Malachy is offered a job in Canada, and Elliot and Leila struggle following their break-up

• Season 2009 Episode 231: 18/09/2009

  Anita reveals that Gaz tried to video himself attacking her, so Theresa checks his phone to see if she is telling the truth and finds a video of Newt kissing Anita. As Malachy prepares to leave Hollyoaks, Mercedes tells him she does not want to go with him and he gets into a taxi to leave on his own. Meanwhile, Leila admits to Eliot that she slept with someone else

• Season 2009 Episode 230: 17/09/2009

  Lauren learns that Gaz has had a seizure and tells Newt she thinks Ricky is responsible for the attack. Archie, feeling guilty after berating Leila for ruining a boys' night out, offers to help her search for her sister Anita, who has disappeared. However, they do not manage to find her, and as Archie comforts Leila back at his flat, the pair end up kissing

• Season 2009 Episode 229: 16/09/2009

  Newt is released from hospital after being assessed by a psychologist, but he remains a suspect in the investigation into Gaz's attack. Ste struggles to control his anger when he realises Gaz was responsible for mugging Mercedes, and decides to set him up by stealing jewellery from the McQueens and planting it on him

• Season 2009 Episode 228: 15/09/2009

  Newt is questioned by the police about Gav's attack and is forced to admit he has stopped taking his medication. Elsewhere, Malachy receives notification that the start date for the building contract has been brought forward, and Archie tries to make Eliot admit he still has feelings for Leila

• Season 2009 Episode 227: 14/09/2009

  Things turn nasty for Anita, Lauren and Newt when Gaz turns up at their rented cottage and orchestrates a game of truth or dare. Elsewhere, Mercedes has to make some important decisions about the future when Malachy is offered a job in Canada, and Elliot and Leila struggle following their break-up

• Season 2009 Episode 226: 13/09/2009

  Omnibus. Relationships are strained among the Roys as they try to deal with Ash's revelation and wait for an improvement in Ravi's condition, while Kris and Nancy bond over concern for their friend. Elsewhere, Cheryl leaves Steph in the lurch at Mobs after learning she is being kicked out of halls

• Season 2009 Episode 225: 11/09/2009

  Ash's world finally comes crashing down on him after being kicked out of the Roys' house, while Anita plans an adventure with Lauren and Newt. Elsewhere, things become awkward between Josh, Hayley and Rhys, and Cheryl makes herself at home at the Valentines'

• Season 2009 Episode 224: 10/09/2009

  Cheryl walks in on Josh and Hayley kissing, leaving the couple terrified that she will tell Rhys. Darren comes to the rescue when Loretta gets locked in the bathroom at Nancy's flat, and Leila confronts her family about the secret while desperately trying to cheer up Anita

• Season 2009 Episode 223: 09/09/2009

  Anita is determined to cause trouble when she listens to her MP3 player in Des's class, Darren is left out of pocket at Gnosh after ruining Jack and Frankie's anniversary meal, and Gilly sees an opportunity to get one over on Fernando when he offers to fix Steph's pipes

• Season 2009 Episode 222: 08/09/2009

  After being told by Ash not to mention his revelation to their parents, Anita finds a welcome distraction in Ricky and confides in him. Meanwhile, Kris does not take well to Nancy berating him for not doing more to stop Ravi fighting, and Calvin is shell-shocked by Cheryl's amorous attentions

• Season 2009 Episode 221: 07/09/2009

  Relationships are strained in the Roy family as they try to deal with Ash's revelation and wait for an improvement in Ravi's condition, while Kris and Nancy bond over concern for their friend. Elsewhere, Cheryl leaves Steph in the lurch at Mobs after finding out she is being kicked out of halls

• Season 2009 Episode 220: 06/09/2009

  Omnibus. Ravi makes a date with Loretta, but Leila interferes by warning her about his condition. Elsewhere, a tired and emotional Jacqui ignores the advances of a stranger, and Zoe struggles to defend herself when a furious Carmel confronts her about her TV project

• Season 2009 Episode 219: 04/09/2009

  The Roys gather at Ravi's bedside as Ash struggles with his guilt, leading to an argument with Kris that is overheard by Anita. Newt returns for his holiday to find Theresa receiving a lot of attention over her Buff TV shoot, and Leila believes karma is responsible for Ravi's condition

• Season 2009 Episode 218: 03/09/2009

  Ravi resolves to fight after losing his temper with Loretta, despite the pleas of his family and Kris. Meanwhile, Carmel prepares for her first day as a cheerleading coach, but is frustrated to find that only one person can do the routine, and trouble brews between Leila and Elliot

• Season 2009 Episode 217: 02/09/2009

  Ravi continues to struggle with his temper, apologising to Leila for his outbursts but turns on Ash after seeing him kiss Loretta. Elsewhere, Jacqui worries Myra by applying for a loan so she can track down Max in Italy, and Carmel tries to pass as Theresa in the sixth form but fools nobody

• Season 2009 Episode 216: 01/09/2009

  Ravi seeks to regain control of his life by asking Ash to arrange another fight, hoping it will be an outlet for his rage, and Theresa is ecstatic when she is offered a photo shoot in Manchester, but Carmel asks Nancy to persuade the would-be glamour model to stay in school. Elsewhere, Jacqui is secretly devastated over Tony and Cindy's engagement

• Season 2009 Episode 215: 31/08/2009

  Ravi makes a date with Loretta, but Leila interferes by warning her of his condition. Elsewhere, a tired and emotional Jacqui ignores the advances of a stranger, and Zoe struggles to defend herself when an furious Carmel confronts her about her TV project

• Season 2009 Episode 214: 30/08/2009

  Omnibus. Lydia decides to take control of her relationship with Sarah and suggests they move in together, but is shocked by her reaction. Meanwhile, Abi and Ste decide to run away with Lucas after Mike forbids Ste from seeing his son, and Darren and Cindy try to undermine business at the Dog

• Season 2009 Episode 213: 28/08/2009

  Tony and Cindy struggle to communicate with each other about their break-up, with neither being able to admit it may have been a mistake. Meanwhile, Zoe has an attack of conscience over her racy footage of underage Theresa, and Loretta attracts an admirer on her first day at launderette

• Season 2009 Episode 212: 27/08/2009

  Cindy questions the nature of her relationship with Tony after an argument makes her think he only wants her body. Elsewhere, Newt's foster family is delighted with his GCSE results, but he is disappointed not to hear from his mother, and Theresa tries to get a job as a model for Zoe's TV project

• Season 2009 Episode 211: 26/08/2009

  Lauren and Anita break into school to hunt for their GCSE results and are surprised to discover Newt and Theresa kissing in a classroom. The couple join the search and soon find themselves in the common room ready to steam open the envelopes, before being interrupted by Ricky

• Season 2009 Episode 210: 25/08/2009

  Darren sabotages Dom's first day as chef at the Dog but goes too far when he drugs the food, prompting Cindy to question their relationship. Meanwhile, Lydia and Sarah struggle to cope with their feelings after their break-up, and Zoe gets a job at a TV station with a bad reputation

• Season 2009 Episode 209: 24/08/2009

  Lydia decides to take control of her relationship with Sarah and suggests they move in together, but is shocked by her reaction. Mike tells Ste he is not welcome at his house and refuses to let him see Lucas one last time, so Ste steals his son and runs away with Abi

• Season 2009 Episode 208: 23/08/2009

  Omnibus. With Daniel out of the house, Abi and Ste no longer have to hide their feelings. Malachy spots a sure-fire way to ease his money worries, but his plan is thwarted by his brother. Meanwhile, Gilly regrets agreeing to join Steph and Fernando for a pub quiz when his pride makes him look foolish

• Season 2009 Episode 207: 21/08/2009

  Daniel is arrested for child abduction after Ste discovers the truth about his and Abi's scheme. Darren hopes to spend his birthday with Cindy but his attempts to see her end in failure, and Sarah confides in Charlotte, leaving Lydia feeling excluded

• Season 2009 Episode 206: 20/08/2009

  Elliot returns from Wales to find Kris and Zak have launched a fitness class. Feeling miserable about being deceived by his father, he turns to alcohol and begins to sabotage their plans. Ste takes Lucas to the park to say a final goodbye before handing him over to Daniel, and Josh lies to his parents about his exam results

• Season 2009 Episode 205: 19/08/2009

  Daniel continues to drug Ste and finally persuades him to give up Lucas for adoption. Josh worries about his future, and his fears are confirmed when he receives a rejection letter from his chosen university. Elsewhere, Hannah decides to throw Darren a surprise birthday party

• Season 2009 Episode 204: 18/08/2009

  Daniel confronts Abi when he discovers she has stopped drugging Ste, and feeling under pressure, she confesses to having kissed him the previous night. Gilly fails to repair Steph's broken dance shoes, and in a grand gesture of love decides to buy her a new pair, but Fernando tries to outshine him

• Season 2009 Episode 203: 17/08/2009

  With Daniel out of the house, Abi and Ste no longer have to hide their feelings. Malachy spots a sure-fire way to ease his money worries, but his plan is thwarted by his brother. Meanwhile, Gilly regrets agreeing to join Steph and Fernando for a pub quiz when his pride makes him look foolish

• Season 2009 Episode 202: 16/08/2009

  Omnibus. Leila organises a reunion between Elliot and his father, but panics when Kris warns it is a bad idea. Cindy tries hard to get back into Tony's good books, and Steph struggles to keep her relationship with Fernando professional

• Season 2009 Episode 201: 14/08/2009

  Leila's good intentions end in disaster when Elliot finally learns the truth about his half-brother. Ste grows closer to Abi when he opens his heart to her in a tender moment, while Steph calls on Gilly's culinary expertise to help her prepare a Spanish feast at the Dog

• Season 2009 Episode 200: 13/08/2009

  Elliot wins the science award and decides he wants to spend his prize money on a family holiday, but Leila has discovered Gareth's lies. Despite Daniel's efforts to take his girlfriend's mind off children, Abi cannot stop thinking about Lucas, and Gilly tries to gain Steph's affection

• Season 2009 Episode 199: 12/08/2009

  Despite instigating the reunion between Elliot and his father, Leila begins to doubt Gareth's intentions. Abi gives Daniel an ultimatum, furious after learning of his deceit. Meanwhile, Gilly is left brooding when Steph asks him to babysit so she can go out on a date with Fernando

• Season 2009 Episode 189: 11/08/2009

  Leila's role as peace-maker between Gareth and his son seems to pay off, when Elliot's knowledge impresses his father. Daniel interviews a potential foster couple for Lucas, but worries as Abi's attachment to the baby grows. Meanwhile, Steph feels uncomfortable after preparing a meal for Fernando

• Season 2009 Episode 188: 10/08/2009

  Leila organises a reunion between Elliot and his father, but panics when Kris warns it is a bad idea. Cindy tries hard to get back into Tony's good books, and Steph struggles to keep her relationship with Fernando professional

• Season 2009 Episode 187: 09/08/2009

  Omnibus. Darren and Rhys go head to head in an effort to seek Neville's approval, although Darren's scheming nature seems sure to win favour with his father-in-law. Zoe delivers harsh words to Kris that strike a chord, and Cindy and Tony grow closer

• Season 2009 Episode 186: 07/08/09

  Darren's love life becomes ever-more complicated when Cindy finds out he spent the night with Hannah. Jacqui desperately tries to find clues of Russ's whereabouts in his postcard, and Josh's performance at the gig attracts an unexpected admirer - Hayley

• Season 2009 Episode 185: 06/08/2009

  Upset that all the McQueens are helping Carmel with Evissa, Jacqui tries to cause a rift within the family by getting Theresa to steal from the salon. Tony puts an end to his relationship with Cindy after having time to cool off, and Rhys, Josh and Hannah begin to miss being at home

• Season 2009 Episode 184: 05/08/2009

  Dom's interference in Cindy and Tony's relationship causes problems, so she finds comfort in the arms of Darren. Elsewhere, Rhys finds a unusual place to stay after Hayley throws them out of halls, and Jacqui tries to get one over on Carmel by hiring Myra

• Season 2009 Episode 183: 04/08/2009

  Michaela and Zak help Carmel with the preparations for the reopening of Evissa and come up with a plan to get Jacqui to speak to her sister again. Meanwhile, Kris's promotion goes to his head, Rhys is still reeling from being sacked, and Tony questions the pace of his relationship with Cindy

• Season 2009 Episode 182: 03/08/2009

  Darren and Rhys go head to head in an effort to seek Neville's approval, although Darren's scheming nature is sure to win him Brownie points with his father-in-law. Zoe delivers harsh words to Kris which do not fail to strike a chord, and Cindy and Tony grow closer

• Season 2009 Episode 181: 02/08/2009

  Omnibus. Calvin begins his role as a security guard, but it is soon apparent that he cannot leave Spencer in Leo's care. Daniel works to keep Ste under his roof, persuading Gilly not to rent out his apartment. Meanwhile, Loretta feels despondent about her career following her accident

• Season 2009 Episode 180: 31/07/2009

  Kris enjoys dishing out orders to Zak and Zoe in his new job - who are angered by his insensitivity. Daniel's intentions to steal Lucas come close to realisation as Mike and Ste unknowingly play into his hands. Meanwhile, Calvin loses patience with Spencer

• Season 2009 Episode 179: 30/07/2009

  Mercedes ventures to the Loft and gives Calvin a piece of her mind - who responds with an intriguing offer. Cheryl continues with her plans to woo Calvin, and ends up neglecting to look after Spencer. Elsewhere, Mike hits out at Ste

• Season 2009 Episode 178: 29/07/2009

  Cheryl lusts after Calvin and wiles away the hours dreaming of the possible life they could enjoy together. Malachy injures himself working, but his colleagues are fearful of touching him. Meanwhile, Kris is put in charge of the call centre and Abi pines for a family of her own

• Season 2009 Episode 177: 28/07/2009

  Pushed to breaking point, Natty loses his cool and hurts Daniel. Malachy looks to have found work helping to reconstruct the Loft when he finds out the people currently working on the job are cowboys. Meanwhile, Sarah and Kris go for the same vacancy when the graduates are feeling strapped for cash

• Season 2009 Episode 176: 27/07/2009

  Calvin begins his role as a security guard, but it is soon apparent that he cannot leave Spencer in Leo's care. Daniel works to keep Ste under his roof, persuading Gilly not to rent out his apartment. Meanwhile, Loretta feels despondent about her career following her accident

• Season 2009 Episode 175: 26/07/2009

  Omnibus. Lauren does her best to make Theresa look foolish in front of Frankie, but her efforts are to no avail. Meanwhile, Zak, Archie and Kris watch one another like hawks around the money, but Elliot's movements go unseen as he heads out with stolen cash to pay Leila's fine

• Season 2009 Episode 174: 24/07/2009

  The Roys comfort one another after Ravi's turn for the worse, not wanting to think about the future. Loretta takes a shine to Gilly at the Student Union, but her night ends in disaster when she falls off the bar. Meanwhile, Lydia grows jealous when she sees Sarah looking friendly with Rhys

• Season 2009 Episode 173: 23/07/2009

  Ash allows Ravi's fight to go ahead, too cowardly to speak up in front of the organiser. Meanwhile, Anita is shocked when Rhys confronts Ricky with the cannabis found in his bag, and Nancy is intent on getting the gossip on Loretta's love life

• Season 2009 Episode 172: 22/07/2009

  Kris plans to stop Ravi fighting, as the boxer sets his sights on participating in another match to impress his brother. Meanwhile, Zak works with Hayley to steal the money, Wade dumps Lauren and Ricky manages to hold Anita's interest - despite his immaturity showing through

• Season 2009 Episode 171: 21/07/2009

  Lauren is uncertain about taking her relationship with Wade to the next stage, although her boyfriend is keen. Elsewhere, Archie cannot restrain himself and squanders his share of the money in the pub, and Kris offers Ravi a way out of fighting again

• Season 2009 Episode 170: 20/07/2009

  Lauren does her best to make Theresa look foolish in front of Frankie, but her efforts are to no avail. Meanwhile, Zak, Archie and Kris watch one another like hawks around the money, but Elliot's movements go unseen as he heads out with stolen cash to pay Leila's fine

• Season 2009 Episode 169: 19/07/2009

  Omnibus. Natty hears that Ste has been sacked and heads to his flat - only to be intercepted by Daniel along the way. Elsewhere, Spencer withdraws some cash and offers it to Calvin in the hope of easing his money worries, while Steph finds a kindred spirit in Dom

• Season 2009 Episode 168: 17/07/2009

  Desperate to earn extra cash, Calvin agrees to take on Ravi in the street fight - but the boxer proves a formidable opponent, and ends up packing a mean punch. Afterwards, Kris becomes suspicious of Archie and is reluctant to leave the money in his possession

• Season 2009 Episode 167: 16/07/2009

  Despite going out of his way to make Cindy jealous, Darren is taken aback when she reveals her plans to marry Tony. Elliot tries to think logically about how to treat Warren's cash, Newt endures a family meal with the McQueens and Ravi begins training for the fight - with Jack on board as his mentor

• Season 2009 Episode 166: 15/07/2009

  Daniel and Abi determine to bring Ste within their grasp, threatened by his plan to take Lucas to live with Mike. Meanwhile, Tony worries about Cindy's motives for being with him, Archie makes a fortunate discovery and Dom is left heartbroken after Steph's matchmaking plans go awry

• Season 2009 Episode 165: 14/07/2009

  Zak decides to move out in an effort to gain his own space, but a misunderstanding leads Michaela to jump to conclusions. Ste worries he will not be able to look after Lucas properly, but letting Natty move in to help proves dangerous, while Darren will not leave Hannah alone

• Season 2009 Episode 164: 13/07/2009

  Natty hears that Ste has been sacked and heads round to his flat - only to be intercepted by Daniel along the way. Elsewhere, Spencer withdraws cash and offers it to Calvin in the hope of easing his money worries, while Steph finds a kindred spirit in Dom

• Season 2009 Episode 163: 12/07/2009

  Omnibus. Hannah and Darren are cornered by the Ashworths on their return from Denmark, forcing them to admit their surprise nuptials. Mercedes seizes an opportunity to earn extra cash by entering Malachy into a gladiator competition - despite her worries for his health. Meanwhile, Sasha and Calvin bond

• Season 2009 Episode 162: 10/07/2009

  Leo looks on as guilt and anxiety tear his family apart, but Carmel's kindness improves the Valentines' outlook. Cheryl causes further problems for Zak and Michaela, but with a new job on the cards her presence looks set to continue. Meanwhile, Frankie lends her daughter a shoulder to cry on

• Season 2009 Episode 161: 09/07/2009

  Despite Abi's worries that Ste is in a bad way, she is unable to convince Daniel to stall his plans to ruin the young man. Elsewhere, Spencer is distraught when his dreams of running away with his brother are shattered, Michaela's jealousy causes a fight and Malachy lays down the law with Cheryl

• Season 2009 Episode 160: 08/07/2009

  Under the influence of Ash, Spencer persuades Calvin he wants to sell The Loft. Malachy rouses Mercedes' fury when he admits that he did not visit the doctor, but after encouragement from Kris and Cheryl he overcomes his pride. Meanwhile, Hannah rebels against her family

• Season 2009 Episode 159: 07/07/2009

  Although Hannah is regretting their shot-gun marriage, Darren believes it could help him retrieve his claim on The Dog. Meanwhile, Malachy may be hiding something from Mercedes, Michaela is miffed as Zak is in high demand with the ladies and Ash seems on a mission to dupe Spencer

• Season 2009 Episode 158: 06/07/2009

  Hannah and Darren are cornered by the Ashworths on their return from Denmark, forcing them to admit their surprise nuptials. Merecedes seizes an opportunity to earn extra cash by entering Malachy into a gladiator competition - despite her worries for his health. Meanwhile, Sasha and Calvin bond

• Season 2009 Episode 157: 05/07/2009

  Omnibus. Rhys feels down on his luck when the chances of a reconciliation with Hayley look out of reach. Hannah seizes the opportunity to humiliate Ash, while Theresa and Newt's romantic camping plans are thwarted when Anita arrives with Lauren and Ricky in tow

• Season 2009 Episode 156: 03/07/2009

  Sasha struggles to cope with her grief on the day of Warren's funeral, although Spencer is lifted by his brother's parting message. An unwelcome visitor interrupts Mercedes as she tries to nurse her husband back to health, while Theresa is furious to discover Newt has met Lauren

• Season 2009 Episode 155: 02/07/2009

  Hannah turns up at the SU Bar on the arm of a rock singer, claiming she wants to accompany him to Denmark, leaving Gilly and Zoe shocked at their friend's new carefree attitude. Elsewhere, Jack offers Newt's services when Steph needs help at her dance class

• Season 2009 Episode 154: 01/07/2009

  Jealousy causes rifts within the group on the camping trip, as Lauren uses Wade to attract Newt's attention. Josh works hard to impress new friend Dave on a night out, confidently approaching girls and asking them for their numbers. Meanwhile, Hannah misjudges Gilly's intentions

• Season 2009 Episode 153: 30/06/2009

  Hannah decides she needs to revamp her image after feeling mollycoddled for too long. The gang experiences pangs of insecurity in the woods and Ricky heads off into the thicket alone to gain kudos. Meanwhile, Rhys and Hayley tire of playing games and Josh is in a fragile state

• Season 2009 Episode 152: 29/06/2009

  Rhys feels down on his luck when the chances of a reconciliation with Hayley look out of reach. Hannah seizes the opportunity to humiliate Ash, while Theresa and Newt's romantic camping plans are thwarted when Anita arrives with Lauren and Ricky in tow

• Season 2009 Episode 151: 28/06/2009

  Omnibus. Kris worries about Ravi's dizzy spells and persuades his friend to go to the doctor, but neither of the men is prepared for the diagnosis. Elliot decides to take Leila out for a romantic vegetarian picnic in an effort to alter her distant behaviour, while Cindy manages to impress Tony

• Season 2009 Episode 150: 26/06/2009

  The McQueens support Zak at his graduation, and he surprises everyone by achieving a first-class grade. Elsewhere, the gang plots revenge on Adrian after he reveals to Zoe's parents how she failed her degree, while Kris shares an emotional reunion with his mother

• Season 2009 Episode 149: 25/06/2009

  Kris gives a heartfelt speech at Archie's party as he realises his student days are coming to an end, and Zoe is reconciled with Sarah. Darren frantically searches the village for a date to prove to Cindy that he is over her, and Newt feels guilty about his attraction to Theresa

• Season 2009 Episode 148: 24/06/2009

  Darren's jealousy is roused when he spots Cindy and Dom in a compromising position on the floor of Il Gnosh. Leila and Elliot receive some welcome news, while Zak finally gets to see a more sensitive side to his brother when the soldier learns he is due to go back to Afghanistan

• Season 2009 Episode 147: 23/06/2009

  Elliot is shocked by the prospect of fatherhood when Leila reveals she might be pregnant as her period is late. Meanwhile, Kris seems to be the only person Ravi can confide in as people in his family seem to have no time to listen, and things hot up between Tony and Cindy

• Season 2009 Episode 146: 22/06/2009

  Kris worries about Ravi's dizzy spells and persuades his friend to go to the doctor, but neither of the men are prepared for the diagnosis. Elliot decides to take Leila out for a romantic vegetarian picnic in an effort to alter her distant behaviour, while Cindy manages to impress Tony

• Season 2009 Episode 145: 21/06/2009

  Omnibus. Anita believes she has been stood up when her chat-room boyfriend fails to meet her - little does she know he was in hiding and has witnessed Newt and Theresa kissing. Elsewhere, Hayley and Rhys find an affectionate way to settle their differences and Nancy lifts Zoe's spirits in The Dog

• Season 2009 Episode 144: 19/06/2009

  Ash cannot seem to get things right with his family, as his unthinking behaviour continues to isolate him from those he loves. Elsewhere, Rhys has no sympathy for Josh when his hopes are dashed, Newt and Theresa share some time alone together, while Zak, Kris and Zoe get their exam results

• Season 2009 Episode 143: 18/06/2009

  Ash does not take well to Ravi's banter and tries to ruin Ravi's growing friendship with Caleb by telling the soldier of his brother's bisexuality. Lauren reaches breaking point with her exam stress, Josh proceeds with his plans to push Hayley out of the band and Zoe decides to preserve her dignity

• Season 2009 Episode 142: 17/06/2009

  Josh determines to make the band a success and begins wondering whether having the lead singer in a wheelchair hinders their chances. Meanwhile, mistaken identity causes problems for Anita when her dream man turns out younger than she had hoped and Newt and Theresa's secret kiss is nearly exposed

• Season 2009 Episode 141: 16/06/2009

  Anita believes she has been stood up when her chat-room boyfriend fails to meet her - little does she know he was in hiding and has witnessed Newt and Theresa kissing. Elsewhere, Hayley and Rhys find an affectionate way to settle their differences and Nancy lifts Zoe's spirits in The Dog

• Season 2009 Episode 140: 14/06/2009

  Omnibus. A music promoter agrees to hear the Somethings play, but when Lydia is drawn away by family commitments, Josh is forced to turn to Rhys to take her place on the drummer's stool. Meanwhile, Lauren and Anita's continued rivalry pushes Newt closer to Theresa, and Kris tries to comfort Zoe as she considers Adrian's offer

• Season 2009 Episode 139: 12/06/2009

  A visit from her father leaves Zoe feeling ashamed of her actions, but an indecent proposal from Adrian presents her with a chance to save her degree. Josh and Hayley grow closer while baking a birthday cake for Lydia, and at Il Gnosh, Cindy increases her efforts to secure Tony's affections

• Season 2009 Episode 138: 11/06/2009

  Zoe receives good news in the form of an acceptance letter for film school, but her hopes are quickly dashed when a furious Mike confronts her about stealing his script. Josh fills Lydia in on the Barnes family history, while Daniel and Abi further their campaign to convince the village Ste is an unsuitable father

• Season 2009 Episode 137: 10/06/2009

  After watching Zoe's film, Sarah confronts her father, demanding he admits the truth about their past, but Mike is more concerned about discovering how his most secret feelings were brought into the open. Meanwhile, the day of Tony's charity event arrives, but Darren's overbearing arrogance as advertising manager puts several noses out of joint at Il Gnosh

• Season 2009 Episode 136: 09/06/2009

  Worried by the prospect of Mike being allowed to babysit Lucas more often, Daniel sets out to sabotage Ste's chances of enrolling on a Higher National Diploma course. Meanwhile, Michaela reconciles with a grieving Sasha, and Zoe is horrified when Adrian proposes showing her film in the SU bar

• Season 2009 Episode 135: 08/06/2009

  Omnibus. Unable to confide in her friends, Sasha turns to alcohol for comfort as she struggles to deal with Warren's death. Meanwhile, Lydia finds a way to bond with her girlfriend's father, Tony lifts Darren's spirits by offering him work at a charity event, and Caleb learns that Zak has lied about attending a TA training camp

• Season 2009 Episode 134: 05/06/2009

  Calvin comes to his sister's rescue when Sasha runs into Clare, but the policeman is later racked with guilt as he misses the opportunity to keep to his pact with Carmel and confess his role in Warren's death. Elsewhere, Anita realises that she has been left out once again

• Season 2009 Episode 133: 04/06/2009

  Hannah is inconsolable after Justin's departure and promptly decides to move out - much to the dismay of her family. Carmel and Calvin confide in one another and make a pact of honesty, while Anita is uncomfortable with her friends' intentions not to sit their exam the next day

• Season 2009 Episode 132: 03/06/2009

  Jacqui is furious with Carmel for allowing Russ to take Max, and the sisters set out to find him. Meanwhile, Justin leaves Chester alone, refusing to drag Hannah into a life on the run, and Nancy makes a spontaneous proposal to a stunned Russ in the hope of making him stay

• Season 2009 Episode 131: 02/06/2009

  Despite Rhys's efforts, Hannah still manages to say goodbye to Justin as he prepares to leave the village, but begins to rethink whether Chester can still be her home without her boyfriend. Elsewhere, Russ takes advantage of Carmel's kindness and Calvin worries for Sasha

• Season 2009 Episode 130: 01/06/2009

  Omnibus. Justin visits Hannah in hospital after Russ offers him a ray of hope, but the Ashworth boys are determined Justin was to blame for the accident. Meanwhile, Sasha finds it difficult to come to terms with Warren's death and Carmel tries to comfort a heartbroken Spencer

• Season 2009 Episode 129: 31/05/2009

  Omnibus. Warren's rage boils over when he sees the village is covered in posters labelling him a murderer. Hannah and Justin's happiness appears to be on shaky ground and Zak sweeps Michaela off her feet with a romantic gesture - only to be interrupted by a surprise visitor

• Season 2009 Episode 128: 29/05/2009

  Tragedy strikes when Hannah interrupts Warren's torture and Clare decides to cut her losses and set the Loft alight. After Justin manages to spot his girlfriend's body amid the flames, Warren's chances of rescue seem to disintegrate. Meanwhile, Nancy is tempted into the arms of another man

• Season 2009 Episode 127: 28/05/2009

  Calvin is forced to make a life-or-death decision after finding Warren tied up in the Loft. Upon packing her bags for the getaway, Hannah is puzzled about Justin's whereabouts when he is not at his flat. Meanwhile, Cindy's harsh words resonate with Darren and set him on a mission of justice

• Season 2009 Episode 126: 27/05/2009

  It is judgement day for Warren when he finds himself blindfolded and tied up in the Loft. Meanwhile, Hannah is excited when Justin asks her to move away with him - although she is unaware of his reasons. Concerned for her health, Hannah's family tries to detain her. Elsewhere, Jack learns the truth about Darren

• Season 2009 Episode 125: 26/05/2009

  Hannah feels increasingly isolated when Ash refuses to admit to planting food in her room, while Warren's desperation to have the loft burned down pushes him to issue extreme threats to Justin and his girlfriend. Elsewhere, Zak is under pressure to increase his fitness

• Season 2009 Episode 124: 25/05/2009

  Omnibus. Warren's rage boils over when he sees the village is covered in posters labelling him a murderer. Hannah and Justin's happiness looks to be on shaky ground and Zak sweeps Michaela off her feet with a romantic gesture - only to be interrupted by a surprise visitor

• Season 2009 Episode 123: 24/05/2009

  Omnibus. Mike gives Ste the chance to take care of the kids for a day after he hears Abi's encouraging remarks. Zak and Archie steal Zoe's laptop and in her shock, she admits to plagiarism. Meanwhile, when Gov drops his keys to the exam papers' cupboard, Anita sees an opportunity to get revenge

• Season 2009 Episode 122: 22/05/2009

  A detention leads to reconciliation for Anita and Lauren, giving the gang the opportunity to enjoy a happy half-term. Meanwhile, Michaela breaks up with Zak after she learns about his and Zoe's kiss, Tony acts bravely to save his son and Nancy struggles to conceal her emotions

• Season 2009 Episode 121: 21/05/2009

  Anita grows upset when she is forced to tell her father that she stole the exam papers, but her mood is lifted when Gov shows compassion. Zoe's feelings of loneliness are only compounded when Mike rejects her offer of a drink, and Dom misses Loretta

• Season 2009 Episode 120: 20/05/2009

  Ste manages to get some time alone with Lucas when everyone else seems too distracted to take proper care of his son. Zoe feels vulnerable and tries to kiss Zak when she mistakes his concern for something more, Jacqui and Tony find some common ground and Russ has harsh words for Nancy

• Season 2009 Episode 119: 19/05/2009

  Gov announces a random locker search and an anxious Anita is forced to admit her deception to Lauren. Zoe turns to alcohol as her project deadline looms and she worries for her future, while Ste's reliability is in doubt when Sarah catches him drinking beer when babysitting Leah and Lucas

• Season 2009 Episode 118: 18/05/2009

  Mike gives Ste the chance to take care of the kids for a day after he hears Abi's encouraging remarks. Zak and Archie steal Zoe's laptop and in her shock, she admits to plagiarism. Meanwhile, when Gov drops his keys to the exam papers' cupboard, Anita sees an opportunity to get revenge on Lauren

• Season 2009 Episode 117: 17/05/2009

  Omnibus. Jacqui is incensed to receive a letter from Russ's solicitor threatening to take custody of Max, and only makes things worse when she loses her self-control. Ash spots the perfect opportunity to stir up trouble, Cindy asks Darren some probing questions and Sasha moves in with Warren

• Season 2009 Episode 115: 15/05/2009

  Justin confesses to Hannah how he helped to move Sean's dead body. Touched by his honesty, Hannah agrees to stick by him. Dominic discovers that Loretta is being unfaithful, Anita is humiliated on her return to school and Sarah tries to get more private time with Lydia

• Season 2009 Episode 114: 14/05/2009

  Hannah suffers a relapse of her eating disorder when she feels as if everyone is turning against her, while Justin agrees to Warren's request. Elsewhere, Sarah is a nervous wreck before her date with Lydia, although the situation is salvaged when the girls manage to get on well and Darren's plan backfires

• Season 2009 Episode 113: 13/05/2009

  Scared by Russ's determination to take Max and start a new life abroad, Nancy delivers an ultimatum to him. Justin and Rhys come to blows and Carmel helps to ease Jacqui's fears about motherhood. Meanwhile, Zoe cannot find the right time to tell her friends she is guilty of plagiarism

• Season 2009 Episode 112: 12/05/2009

  After Nancy and Jacqui end up in a scuffle at parents' evening, Russ decides enough is enough and threatens to leave the village with Max. Suzanne worries for Hannah's health when she finds a stash of snacks in her room and Warren resorts to blackmail to stop Justin talking to the police

• Season 2009 Episode 111: 11/05/2009

  Jacqui is incensed to receive a letter from Russ's solicitor threatening to take custody of Max, and only make things worse when she loses her self-control. Ash spots the perfect opportunity to stir up trouble, Cindy asks Darren some probing questions and Sasha moves in with Warren

• Season 2009 Episode 110: 10/05/2009

  Omnibus. With Calvin suspended from the police force, a suspicious Leo encourages him to confess all. Zak tries to track down a valuable painting for the McQueens and Elliot feels increasingly awkward around Leila. Meanwhile, Russ's hopes of gaining access rights to Max are dashed

• Season 2009 Episode 109: 08/05/2009

  As McFly play a gig at the SU Bar tension builds between Justin and Hannah, who finally reveal their feelings before sharing a kiss. Meanwhile, Calvin comforts Carmel after she attacks Warren in the village and Cindy meddles with Darren's madcap business plan

• Season 2009 Episode 108: 07/05/2009

  Warren is arrested but gets into a fight with Calvin as soon as he is freed, owing to Mark's discovery that the recording did not work. During the ensuing brawl, Sasha takes sides - much to the policeman's dismay. Nancy and Russ finally disclose their relationship and Elliot thwarts Hannah and Justin's chance to share their feelings

• Season 2009 Episode 107: 06/05/2009

  Warren confesses more than Calvin expected to hear. Jacqui tackles Nancy over her treatment of Theresa, and Nancy's attempts to put distance between herself and Russ fall flat as their anger turns into passion. Meanwhile, Ash is confused when more than one person owns up to slashing his van's tyre

• Season 2009 Episode 106: 05/05/2009

  Nancy's assessment ends badly when Gaz traps her in a classroom, but luckily Russ acts as her knight in shining armour. Hannah cajoles Justin into attending her family barbecue, Darren is sacked from the Dog when Neville suspects him of theft and Sasha's involvement with Warren deepens

• Season 2009 Episode 105: 04/05/2009

  With Calvin suspended from the police force, a suspicious Leo encourages Calvin to confess all to him. Zak tries to track down a valuable painting for the McQueens and Elliot feels increasingly awkward around Leila. Meanwhile, Russ's hopes of gaining access rights to Max are dashed

• Season 2009 Episode 104: 03/05/2009

  Omnibus. Josh must make a tough decision for the good of the band, and Sarah tries to use Persephone to get closer to Lydia. Meanwhile, a case of bad communication causes confusion between Leila and Elliot, and Michaela is embarrassed by her mother's rude manners when she tries to impress Mike

• Season 2009 Episode 103: 01/05/2009

  Warren is shocked to find he is in Sasha's debt when she reveals her part in the drugs raid. Meanwhile, Elliot comes to Leila's rescue at the DJ competition, Mike is pushed to his limits by the McQueens and Sarah manages to secure Lydia an exclusive interview

• Season 2009 Episode 102: 30/04/2009

  Fearing Warren may be at risk, Sasha intervenes in the drugs raid on the Loft, leaving herself open to temptation. Meanwhile, a sleepover prompts Sarah to confront her confusion over her sexuality and leads to Elliot discovering the truth about the extent of Leila's feelings for him

• Season 2009 Episode 101: 29/04/2009

  When Mark agrees to let Calvin go ahead with his undercover drugs operation to expose Warren, the police officer feels as though he finally has a chance of getting his life back on track. Meanwhile, the rat infestation at the McQueen household becomes a burden for Mike and relationship talk leads to a daring kiss

• Season 2009 Episode 100: 28/04/2009

  Leila invites Elliot over for a dinner date, but is left feeling hurt and humiliated when he unexpectedly flees the house. Lydia opens up to Sarah, Rhys is jealous when the Somethings perform in their first gig without him and Mark suspects Calvin and Warren's friendship is not entirely above board

• Season 2009 Episode 99: 27/04/2009

  Josh must make a tough decision for the good of the band, and Sarah tries to use Persephone to get closer to Lydia. Meanwhile, a case of miscommunication causes confusion between Leila and Elliot, and Michaela is embarrassed by her mother's bad manners when she tries to impress Mike

• Season 2009 Episode 98: 26/04/2009

  Omnibus. Josh is frustrated as he thinks of the opportunities he has passed up, adding to his sadness at being dumped by Amy, but Rhys has good news to lift his spirits. Meanwhile, Anita behaves rebelliously, Dom's enthusiasm for Loretta's job interview is short-lived and Michaela takes out her frustration on Jacqui

• Season 2009 Episode 97: 24/04/2009

  Theresa offers Anita words of comfort when she discovers how troubled her friend has become. Meanwhile, Rhys and Josh are surprised to learn the identity of the mystery vocalist, Zoe steals some new material for a film and Loretta enters into a dubious agreement with Darren

• Season 2009 Episode 96: 23/04/2009

  Anita resolves to seek revenge on her father after his insensitivity toward her feelings. Dom reveals the root of his insecurities to Loretta, while Rhys and Josh try to track down a mystery singer. A jealous Mike offers to help Zoe with her project after witnessing Darren's flirtatious behaviour

• Season 2009 Episode 95: 22/04/2009

  Anita resorts to desperate measures in an attempt to change herself after Theresa discovers she used her photo. Dom worries for Loretta's safety and decides to follow her, Zoe believes her dreams of film school have been dashed, and Rhys and Josh open auditions for a female vocalist to join their band

• Season 2009 Episode 94: 21/04/2009

  Anita decides to use Theresa's photo on social networking sites to make herself more popular, but her isolation worsens when she discovers Lauren had a part to play in her bullying. Dom has a nasty run-in with a punter from Loretta's club and Kris unwittingly becomes the manager of a new band

• Season 2009 Episode 93: 20/04/2009

  Josh is frustrated as he thinks of the opportunities he has passed up, adding to his sadness at being dumped by Amy, but Rhys has good news to lift his spirits. Meanwhile, Anita behaves rebelliously, Dom's enthusiasm for Loretta's job interview is short-lived and Michaela takes out her frustration on Jacqui

• Season 2009 Episode 92: 19/04/2009

  Omnibus. Leila believes Justin is innocent and suspects Ash is to blame for the motorbike accident when his story fails to add up. Meanwhile, Ste takes parenting advice from Daniel, determined to convince Mike and Amy he wants to be a proper father to Lucas, and Malachy and Mercedes hatch another money-making scheme

• Season 2009 Episode 91: 17/04/2009

  Despite Ste's positive efforts, Lucas's naming ceremony does not go to plan, and things worsen when Josh arrives bearing bad news. Meanwhile, Jacqui is incensed and promptly moves out when she hears Russ being critical of her to Nancy, and Dom is upset by Mercedes' predictions for his future

• Season 2009 Episode 90: 16/04/2009

  Mike is angered when Ste reveals his intentions to give baby Lucas his surname. Hannah is sure that she wants to be with Justin, but he feels the recent problems concerning Ash may be too much to overcome. Meanwhile, Nancy and Russ enjoy a night in together, and Mercedes and Michaela try their hand at fortune-telling

• Season 2009 Episode 89: 15/04/2009

  Hannah is enraged with Ash for telling her mother that she has not been eating, while Justin finally gets his chance to plead his innocence when he meets Hannah in the SU Bar. Abi's presence as a mediator seems to benefit Ste, Nancy receives good news and Carmel's Christian fervour remains strong

• Season 2009 Episode 88: 14/04/2009

  Leila visits Hannah in hospital in an effort to convince her of Justin's innocence, while Suzanne is determined that Justin will be charged. Ste is upset when Josh gloats to him about being trusted to watch Lucas for the day and Frankie shares her reservations about Nancy spending time with Charlie

• Season 2009 Episode 87: 13/04/2009

  Leila believes Justin is innocent and suspects Ash is to blame for the motorbike accident when his story fails to add up. Meanwhile, Ste takes parenting advice from Daniel, determined to convince Mike and Amy he wants to be a proper father to Lucas, and Malachy and Mercedes hatch another money-making scheme

• Season 2009 Episode 86: 12/04/2009

  Omnibus. Mike is left to tend to baby Lucas when he arrives at the hospital and learns that Amy has disappeared. He later agrees visiting rights with Ste, leaving Josh out in the cold. Theresa's best intentions for Anita go wrong, Michaela unleashes her romantic side and Nancy is put in her place by Ash

• Season 2009 Episode 85: 10/04/2009

  With Hannah suffering in hospital following the bike crash, Ash tries to avoid taking responsibility by pushing the blame on to Justin and gets him into more trouble by convincing Rhys to lie. Meanwhile, Carmel experiences a surprising confirmation of faith while making a Good Friday dinner and Nancy loses her patience with Jacqui

• Season 2009 Episode 84: 09/04/2009

  On the day of the bike race, Ash takes his rivalry with Justin one step too far, and Hannah is involved in an accident while trying to prove she is more than a pretty face. Elsewhere, Gaz continues to bully Anita and Bel loses her patience when Carmel takes over her kitchen

• Season 2009 Episode 83: 08/04/2009

  Russ begins to question whether his involvement in Max's life is enough, and when he finds Jacqui with his son in Tan and Tumble he sees an opportunity to put things right. Elsewhere, Justin and Hannah's shifts together bring them ever closer, while Anita is convinced Gaz has changed - until she agrees to meet with him

• Season 2009 Episode 82: 07/04/2009

  Anita's plan to finally prove that she is not a bully backfires when Lauren discovers her words are being recorded, leading Anita running into an unlikely hero. Meanwhile, a rat causes havoc for the McQueens, Rhys cannot come to terms with Hayley's disability and Justin's hatred for Ash grows

• Season 2009 Episode 81: 06/04/2009

  Mike is left to tend to baby Lucas when he arrives at the hospital and learns that Amy has disappeared. He later agrees visiting rights with Ste, leaving Josh out in the cold. Theresa's best intentions for Anita go wrong, Michaela unleashes her romantic side and Nancy is put in her place by Ash

• Season 2009 Episode 80: 05/04/2009

  Omnibus. Lauren's isolation drives her to take drastic action to get Newt's attention as she becomes increasingly jealous of his relationship with Anita. Meanwhile, Ste is overcome by the prospect of fatherhood, Archie resumes his efforts to win Sarah over, and Sasha comes to terms with her break up

• Season 2009 Episode 79: 03/04/2009

  Amy's waters break while Josh is out having fun at the prom. Josh is horrified on hearing the news and reels with the pressure, fleeing and leaving Amy to greet her newborn with Ste by her side. Meanwhile, the Roys' Ram Navami does not go according to plan when Ravi comes out to his family - with unexpected results

• Season 2009 Episode 78: 02/04/2009

  Sarah admits she is attracted to Lydia and reveals that she planned for them to share a kiss. Meanwhile, Amy begs Josh to forgive her for her infidelity and is willing to promise anything to put his mind at ease, and things hot up between Ravi and Kris

• Season 2009 Episode 77: 01/04/2009

  Sarah is confused when a passionate dance with Lydia, intended to make Archie jealous, backfires and the two girls end up sharing a kiss. Josh lets his temper get the better of him with Ste, Lauren's manipulation of Newt begins to make Anita feel anxious, and sexual tensions smoulder between Leila and Elliot

• Season 2009 Episode 76: 31/03/2009

  Archie's chance to impress Sarah finally arrives when he plays in the international bowls friendly, and Amy allows Ste to comfort her at a vulnerable moment when he tells her that Josh is in the pub. Newt thaws toward Lauren when he sees how upset she is and gets Anita to join him in helping her

• Season 2009 Episode 75: 30/03/2009

  Lauren's isolation drives her to take drastic action to get Newt's attention as she becomes increasingly jealous of his relationship with Anita. Meanwhile, Ste is overcome with a yearning for responsibility, Archie resumes his efforts to win Sarah over, and Sasha comes to terms with her break up

• Season 2009 Episode 74: 29/03/2009

  Omnibus. Ravi suggests an unconventional arrangement when he discovers that both he and Nancy have been having an affair with Kris. Justin feels let down by Hannah once again when she drops him in favour of seeing Nancy, and Darren concocts a plan to win back Cindy's affections

• Season 2009 Episode 73: 27/03/2009

  Anxious about Warren's cold behaviour and threatened by the thought of Louise returning with his baby, Sasha issues Warren with an ultimatum - one he does not take kindly to. Meanwhile, Kris's affections are in turmoil when Nancy knocks him back, and Steph's plans for a dance DVD go awry

• Season 2009 Episode 72: 26/03/2009

  Although Calvin is keen to keep Warren on his side, Sasha accidentally spills information that looks set to tip the balance and scupper Calvin's designs on revenge for good. Meanwhile, Nancy decides she has had enough of her unconventional relationship, and Tom clinches a deal for Steph

• Season 2009 Episode 71: 25/03/2009

  Sasha's relief at Carmel coming back to Evissa is short-lived as her secret liaisons with Warren seem set to be discovered. Justin lets his pride overrule common sense once again as he agrees to put a wager on his race with Ash - despite Hannah's objections - while Steph's affections grow for Fernando

• Season 2009 Episode 70: 24/03/2009

  When Calvin sees Warren spending more time around Sasha he becomes anxious, steeling his resolve to seek revenge once and for all. Justin accepts a foolish challenge against Ash in an effort to please Hannah, Steph is smitten by a dance teacher, and Nancy feels uncomfortable in her new relationship

• Season 2009 Episode 69: 23/03/2009

  Ravi suggests an unconventional arrangement when he discovers that both he and Nancy have been having an affair with Kris. Justin feels let down by Hannah once again when she drops him in favour of seeing Nancy, and Darren concocts a plan to win back Cindy's affections

• Season 2009 Episode 68: 22/03/2009

  Omnibus. Unable to get through to Ash, Hannah calls Justin for help when a car mechanic's behaviour turns sinister, but Ash scuppers his plans to come out as the knight in shining armour yet again. Carmel and Warren exchange home truths, Elliot sees a chance to make Leila his own, and Lauren feels excluded

• Season 2009 Episode 67: 20/03/2009

  Newt's plans for a romantic evening alone with Anita are ruined, and Cindy is dismayed to find out about Darren's employment as a toilet attendant at the Dog. Jacqui is thrilled when the plans for a better future begin to come together, and Nancy witnesses a shocking close encounter

• Season 2009 Episode 66: 19/03/2009

  Nancy confesses her affair to Russ - who in turn shares surprising information of his own with her about Ravi. Meanwhile, Jack sees Darren in a more forgiving light, and Anita comes clean to the class about telling tales on Jack when she sees how badly the situation has upset Newt

• Season 2009 Episode 65: 18/03/2009

  Kris comes to Nancy's rescue when she is caught in the crossfire between Jacqui and Russ, confessing his deep feelings for her in the process. Theresa gets her comeuppance when Gov steps in to find out who was to blame for the poetry competition fiasco, and Newt fears for Jack's growing isolation

• Season 2009 Episode 64: 17/03/2009

  Leo persuades Lauren to enter a poetry competition at school, but Theresa's meddling leads to her exclusion from the gang once and for all. Ash's smooth ways prove too much for Justin, Carmel makes a tough decision, and Nancy struggles to cope with Kris's attention

• Season 2009 Episode 63: 16/03/2009

  Unable to get through to Ash, Hannah calls Justin for help when a car mechanic's behaviour turns sinister, but Ash scuppers his plans to come out as the knight in shining armour yet again. Carmel and Warren have some home truths for each other, Elliot sees a chance to make Leila his own, and Lauren feels excluded

• Season 2009 Episode 62: 15/03/2009

  Omnibus. Tony looks to get things at Il Gnosh back to normal and is delighted to be presented with an opportunity to sack Mercedes. Zak and Gilly compete to see which of them is fitter, Elliot sets out to prove auras do not exist, and Rhys buys Josh an early birthday present

• Season 2009 Episode 61: 13/03/2009

  Despite Calvin's warnings, Sasha continues to pursue Warren in a bid to forget her birthday disappointment. Justin tries to make things work with Leila and treats her to a meal, although a confession looks set to spoil the mood. Meanwhile, Amy is feeling insecure, and Loretta gives Dom an ultimatum

• Season 2009 Episode 60: 12/03/2009

  Sasha pulls out all the stops to attract Warren's attention at her 18th birthday party, using both Sarah and Rhys to suit her own ends. Meanwhile, Amy is shocked when Josh receives a sexy present from Loretta, and a secret kiss comes as a pleasant surprise to Elliot

• Season 2009 Episode 59: 11/03/2009

  Amy's jealousy boils over when she spots Josh close to Lydia in the SU bar, and Archie prepares to win back his place in the England squad - hoping Sarah's affections will follow. Meanwhile, Justin thinks that Hannah will see through Ash's flashy gestures but gets a knock-back when Ash seems to come out on top once again

• Season 2009 Episode 58: 10/03/2009

  Jacqui is overcome by feelings of nostalgia when she hears that Tony's son is visiting and decides to share her thoughts. Zak goes for the first day of his work placement at Hollyoaks High, Elliot is more than cheered up by Leila's thoughtful actions, and Josh re-thinks his decision to move to London

• Season 2009 Episode 57: 09/03/2009

  Tony looks to get things at Il Gnosh back to normal and is delighted to be presented with an opportunity to sack Mercedes. Zak and Gilly compete to see which of them is the fittest, Elliot sets out to prove auras do not exist, and Rhys buys Josh an early birthday present

• Season 2009 Episode 56: 08/03/2009

  Omnibus. Calvin tries to convince Carmel not to give up on their marriage, but the sight of her husband meeting Warren proves too much for her. A case of crossed wires leads Leila to believe Justin wants her to move in with him, while Sarah tries to drum up business for Steph's dance school

• Season 2009 Episode 55: 06/03/2009

  Mercedes' meat-stealing scam begins to get out of hand, and Tony is horrified to be greeted by chaotic scenes in the kitchen as he makes a surprise return to Il Gnosh. Justin worries that Ste's friend Natty is involved in football hooliganism, while Michaela salutes Zak as a hero

• Season 2009 Episode 54: 05/03/2009

  Theresa dons a fake pregnancy bump to steal money as she tries to impress Ste, leaving Amy in the frame when the theft goes wrong. Warren struggles to resist Sasha's seductive advances, but Zak ruins the moment by calling him to Spencer's aid. Holly spots an opportunity to make some money

• Season 2009 Episode 53: 04/03/2009

  Sarah drowns her sorrows with Archie when Lydia's sister says she hit her during a dance class. Leila's stay at Justin and Ste's flat gets off to a bad start when her attempts at DIY go wrong, while budding detectives Tom and Holly learn that Mercedes is stealing from Il Gnosh

• Season 2009 Episode 52: 03/03/2009

  Sasha endures an unhappy 18th birthday, arguing with Calvin about the breakdown of his marriage - but her mood improves when she steals a kiss from Warren. Leila and Justin mask their concerns as they face the prospect of living together, while Jacqui jumps to conclusions when she sees Theresa has a black eye

• Season 2009 Episode 51: 02/03/2009

  Calvin tries to convince Carmel not to give up on their marriage, but the sight of her husband meeting Warren proves too much for her - despite his revelation that he intends to set up his former friend. A case of crossed wires leads Leila to believe Justin wants her to move in with him, while Sarah tries to drum up business for Steph's dance school

• Season 2009 Episode 50: 01/03/2009

  Omnibus. Hayley looks forward to her date with Rhys, but he abandons her when he realises she uses a wheelchair. Amy becomes jealous when Josh spends all of his time talking about his new friend Lydia, while Elliot upsets Leila by asking her about seeing auras

• Season 2009 Episode 49: 27/02/2009

  Calvin unloads his guilt on Carmel, telling his distraught wife that he has spent months believing he murdered Nige, before planning his revenge on an unsuspecting Warren. Dom tries to rescue his relationship with Loretta after Mercedes' scathing attack on her, while Leila defends Justin when Ash insults him

• Season 2009 Episode 48: 26/02/2009

  Calvin is torn apart by guilt as Carmel takes the blame for the failure of the raid on the Loft - and the corrupt officer catches sight of a face from his past. Mercedes is angry to realise Dom has moved on from Tina when she sees him kissing Loretta, while Ste's friendship with Natty grows stronger

• Season 2009 Episode 47: 25/02/2009

  Natty tells Ste to try to make Amy jealous, so he decides to feign an interest in Theresa. Calvin is forced to make Carmel seem incompetent to foil a police raid on the Loft, Malachy and Mercedes become ever more desperate for work, and the bond between Leila and Elliot continues to grow

• Season 2009 Episode 46: 24/02/2009

  Zak confronts Rhys when he finds out about his behaviour towards Hayley. Amy is shocked when Ste misreads a situation and leans in for a kiss, while Calvin worries about the prospect of Carmel going out on the beat with Mark. Archie continues his effort to woo Sarah by attending a dance class

• Season 2009 Episode 45: 23/02/2009

  Hayley looks forward to her date with Rhys, but he abandons her when he realises she uses a wheelchair. Amy becomes jealous when Josh spends all of his time talking about his new friend Lydia, while Elliot manages to upset Leila when he asks her about seeing auras

• Season 2009 Episode 44: 22/02/2009

  Omnibus. Jack returns to the village and reacts angrily when he realises Darren has not learned anything from his time in prison. Carmel is dismayed to find her family has embarked on a shoplifting spree, while Warren continues to be plagued by thoughts of Louise

• Season 2009 Episode 43: 20/02/2009

  Lauren's frustration at being ignored by Newt turns to anger when she sees him getting close to Anita. Ste worries he will not be part of his baby's life, Sarah offers a helping hand when Steph holds a chaotic dance class at the Loft and Rhys makes a date with Hayley

• Season 2009 Episode 42: 19/02/2009

  Newt makes an effort to reconnect with Jack and asks his foster father to give Darren another chance, worried he is on the verge of running away. Hayley is annoyed when Zak tries to set her up with Elliot, Hannah struggles to tell Rhys she has decided to work at the SU bar and Newt puts Anita in a difficult position

• Season 2009 Episode 41: 18/02/2009

  Darren is haunted by memories of his time in jail and a spiteful act by Lauren causes him to suffer a panic attack. Gov tries to find out who Anita was drinking with the night before, Warren makes an effort to move on from Louise for Spencer's sake, and Michaela agrees to give up her puppies

• Season 2009 Episode 40: 17/02/2009

  Newt is unimpressed with Lauren when she takes advantage of Spencer to get her hands on some alcohol. Carmel threatens to hand the whole McQueen clan over to the authorities after the shoplifting affair, while Darren grows anxious at the thought of moving into Frankie and Darren's old flat by himself

• Season 2009 Episode 39: 16/02/2009

  Jack returns to the village and reacts angrily when he realises Darren has not learned anything from his time in prison. Carmel is angry to find her family have embarked on a shoplifting spree, while Warren continues to be plagued by thoughts of Louise

• Season 2009 Episode 38: 15/02/2009

  Omnibus. Jealous of Warren's glamorous lifestyle, Calvin decides to undertake one more criminal job for his friend. Kris accidentally pushes Ravi and Nancy closer together, Sasha is upset when Warren spends the night with Sarah, and Theresa impresses Jacqui

• Season 2009 Episode 37: 13/02/2009

  Warren reacts furiously when he receives a Valentine's card apparently from Louise and accuses Spencer of writing it. Michaela and Mercedes vie for privacy at the McQueens', while Matt stuns Hannah with a generous gift. Dom's plans for a perfect evening with Loretta are spoiled by an argument over her profession

• Season 2009 Episode 36: 12/02/2009

  Loretta takes care of a bedridden Dom, who pretends his illness is worsening after discovering she is due back at work. Michaela looks forward to introducing Zak properly to her family, Carmel presents herself as a role model for Theresa, and Warren makes an effort to patch things up with Sasha and Spencer

• Season 2009 Episode 35: 11/02/2009

  Warren recruits Sasha to help him coax Spencer out of his locked car, and Amy warns her friend against acting on her feelings for the dangerous club owner. Loretta accompanies Dom to see a rare bird that has nested in the village, while Jacqui and Theresa's criminal scheme unravels

• Season 2009 Episode 34: 10/02/2009

  Jacqui's hopes of making some illicit cash appear to be dashed when Ash visits the tanning salon, but she is impressed when Theresa embarks on a fruitful shoplifting spree. Calvin faces a moral dilemma, Nancy and Ravi plan a weekend away, and Sarah is full of regret after waking up with Warren

• Season 2009 Episode 33: 09/02/2009

  Jealous of Warren's glamorous lifestyle, Calvin decides to undertake one more criminal job for his friend. Kris accidentally manages to push Ravi and Nancy closer together, Sasha is upset when Warren spends the night with Sarah, and Theresa impresses Jacqui

• Season 2009 Episode 32: 08/02/2009

  Omnibus. Ste irritates Amy when he turns up to her first antenatal class, but soon manages to bond with fellow dad-to-be Natty. Sarah makes an effort to reconnect with Mike, Sasha's feelings for Warren continue to blossom and Archie teases Zoe about her illicit encounter with Sarah

• Season 2009 Episode 31: 06/02/2009

  Ste engineers a meeting between Dom and Loretta in an effort to cheer his boss up. Nancy arranges a night out with Sarah to forget about her complicated love life, so Kris decides to invite Ravi over for a passionate evening. Calvin tries to make things up with Carmel

• Season 2009 Episode 30: 05/02/2009

  Desperate for cash after failing to win a promotion at work, Calvin takes on a job from Warren - stealing a car from a sales manager visiting Evissa. Spencer makes a move on Sasha, Natty encourages Dom to give Ste another chance at Il Gnosh and Kris enjoys trysts with Ravi and Nancy

• Season 2009 Episode 29: 04/02/2009

  Archie continues his bid to win Sarah over by posting a picture of himself on a billboard. Dom advises Ste to give Pauline another chance, while Calvin waits to see whether he will get a promotion. Amorous pair Kris and Ravi continue their fling - but almost get caught by Warren

• Season 2009 Episode 28: 03/02/2009

  Ste's mother turns up on his doorstep with a present for Leah's birthday and when the pair attend the girl's party, chaos ensues. Zoe is faced with an awkward situation as she attends a lecture with Mike and Sarah, while Rhys complains that Josh never spends time with him

• Season 2009 Episode 27: 02/02/2009

  Ste irritates Amy when he turns up to her first antenatal class, but soon manages to bond with fellow dad-to-be Natty. Sarah makes an effort to reconnect with Mike, Sasha's feelings for Warren continue to blossom and Archie teases Zoe about her illicit encounter with Sarah

• Season 2009 Episode 26: 01/02/2009

  Omnibus. Justin grows jealous when he sees Hannah with Matt and is furious to discover he is being unfaithful to her - leaving Leila to wonder why her boyfriend seems so concerned about another woman. Michaela is upset when Zak denies they are a couple, while Russ decides to take Gaz under his wing

• Season 2009 Episode 25: 30/01/2009

  Zak clashes with Hayley after she spends the night with Archie, leaving Michaela trying to heal the rift between the two siblings. Russ struggles to deal with the responsibilities of being a teacher and Lauren makes things worse by embarrassing him in front of his class. Nancy and Hannah decide to find Sarah a boyfriend

• Season 2009 Episode 24: 29/01/2009

  Ash discovers that Relish has been torched, but his mood brightens when Hannah invites him for a drink. Hayley's presence in the village causes problems for Zak and Michaela, Gov takes Gaz to task over his behaviour and Elliot makes a troubling discovery

• Season 2009 Episode 23: 28/01/2009

  Zak receives a big surprise when his sister Hayley arrives in the village, while Michaela tries to find her boyfriend the perfect birthday present. Leila arranges a meal to ease the tension between Ash and Justin that only leads to more conflict, and Gaz continues to play Russ for a fool

• Season 2009 Episode 22: 27/01/2009

  Russ makes an effort to get through to Gaz but his efforts seem to be in vain as the lad continues to terrorise Anita and Theresa. Zak and Michaela's friends make an effort to reunite the couple after their argument, Justin tries to make amends for neglecting Leila, and Hannah asks Ash to join her for a drink

• Season 2009 Episode 21: 26/01/2009

  Justin grows jealous when he sees Hannah with Matt and is furious to discover he is being unfaithful to her - leaving Leila to wonder why her boyfriend seems so concerned about another woman. Michaela is upset when Zak denies they are a couple, while Russ decides to take Gaz under his wing

• Season 2009 Episode 20: 25/01/2009

  Omnibus. Darren is released from prison and Cindy is dismayed that he appears to be a changed man. Spencer lets slip some information about Louise's disappearance that leaves Calvin puzzled, while Mercedes and Malachy assume Elliot has told the housing officer about their stay at the students' flat

• Season 2009 Episode 19: 23/01/2009

  Carmel aims to reunite warring sisters Mercedes and Jacqui, while Michaela and Sasha decide to hold a baby shower for Amy. Mercedes's home-made perfume leaves its users with a rash, prompting her to enlist Anita and Theresa to raise some cash for refunds

• Season 2009 Episode 18: 22/01/2009

  Steph is furious with Darren when he loses the takings from Mobs, refusing to believe he was mugged. Ste impresses Dom again when his cooking goes down well with the customers at Il Gnosh, while Mercedes concocts a perfume to sell on the streets. Calvin visits Warren when Louise's mother reports her missing

• Season 2009 Episode 17: 21/01/2009

  Warren is pleased when Sasha volunteers to spend more time caring for Spencer, but suffers a close call when Nige turns up at the Loft. Ste helps Dom out at Il Gnosh and surprises him with his talents, Malachy and Mercedes search for somewhere to live and Steph offers Darren work at Mobs

• Season 2009 Episode 16: 20/01/2009

  Darren gets a job working at the Dog, but his good mood evaporates when Jack reveals why he has been beaten up in prison. Warren decides to put things in order at Evissa and asks Sasha to take care of Spencer for him, while Steph prepares to open her dance school. Mercedes and Malachy struggle to find work

• Season 2009 Episode 15: 19/01/2009

  Darren is released from prison and Cindy is dismayed that he appears to be a changed man. Spencer lets slip some information about Louise's disappearance which leaves Calvin puzzled, while Mercedes and Malachy assume Elliot has told the housing officer about their stay at the students' flat

• Season 2009 Episode 14: 18/01/2009

  Omnibus. Nancy is mortified to wake up next to Kris and endures an awkward encounter with him and Ravi at lunch. Steph is annoyed to find Mobs closed when she and Tom return to the village, Theresa decides to find Anita a boyfriend and Kris's risque radio programme gets pulled

• Season 2009 Episode 13: 16/01/2009

  Nancy is happily oblivious as Kris and Ravi struggle to suppress their mutual attraction. Theresa makes plans to sneak into the Loft to celebrate her birthday with Anita. Elliot grows increasingly frustrated with Mercedes and Malachy's antics, while Steph agrees to visit Darren with Cindy

• Season 2009 Episode 12: 15/01/2009

  Nancy feels bad for letting Ravi down the night before and the pair's future looks in doubt before a dramatic gesture brings them back together. Cindy is disappointed when Ash asks her to work at Relish, while Frankie suggests Steph should start her own dance school. Anita's loyalties are torn between Lauren and Theresa

• Season 2009 Episode 11: 14/01/2009

  Kris offers to help Ravi win Nancy back but the relaxed atmosphere between the pair leads to a passionate encounter. Newt and Lauren decide to make the most of Frankie's empty flat and transform it into a love nest, Steph takes Tom to a lesson at a dance school and Cindy sets out to seduce Ash

• Season 2009 Episode 10: 13/01/2009

  Sarah and Nancy complain about their complicated love lives as they prepare to support Kris's protest against the sudden cancellation of his radio show. Anita feels used by Lauren and Newt, Steph aims to make things up with Frankie, and Tom worries about his first day back at school

• Season 2009 Episode 9: 12/01/2009

  Nancy is mortified to wake up next to Kris and endures an awkward encounter with him and Ravi at lunch. Steph is annoyed to find Mobs closed when she and Tom return to the village, Theresa decides to find Anita a boyfriend and Kris's risque radio programme gets pulled

• Season 2009 Episode 8: 11/01/2009

  Omnibus. Michaela tries to convince Mercedes to open her test results and Myra welcomes Malachy into the family. Zoe buys Mike a motorbike for their trip around Europe, while Sarah and Archie continue to grow closer. Amy suffers from mood swings and is upset at the thought of Josh leaving for university

• Season 2009 Episode 7: 09/01/2009

  Kris sees Nancy and Ravi in a different light after their night of flirtatious behaviour, while Michaela jumps to the wrong conclusion when she spots Zoe talking to Zak. Dom is angry to find his flat in a mess after returning from Mexico, and Amy and Josh tell Mike about their engagement

• Season 2009 Episode 6: 08/01/2009

  Mike struggles to take in the news that Zoe and Sarah slept together, leaving the pair trying to place the blame on each other. Josh decides to press ahead with his plan to propose to Amy, Kris worries that his life is becoming dull and Justin celebrates his promotion with Leila

• Season 2009 Episode 5: 07/01/2009

  Justin organises a silent rave at the SU bar, where Sarah is upset to see Archie dancing with another girl - and her evening gets worse when Kris lets slip about her spending the night with Zoe. Josh asks for Mike's permission to marry Amy, while Michaela and Zak spy an opportunity to make some money

• Season 2009 Episode 4: 06/01/2009

  Malachy feels guilty because of the worry he has put Mercedes through and encourages her to share the HIV test results with her family. Justin tries to think of a theme for a party at the SU bar, Zoe overhears Archie describing his night of passion with Sarah to his friends, and Josh decides to treat Amy

• Season 2009 Episode 3: 05/01/2009

  Michaela tries to convince Mercedes to open her test results and Myra welcomes Malachy into the family. Zoe buys Mike a motorbike for their trip around Europe, while Sarah and Archie continue to grow closer. Amy suffers from mood swings and is upset at the thought of Josh leaving for university

• Season 2009 Episode 2: 04/01/2009

  Omnibus. Warren finds it difficult taking care of Spencer but comes to realise his step-brother needs his support. Newt is inspired to take on more responsibility at home after visiting Darren in jail, while Ste and Justin have the time of their lives with the Student Union all to themselves

• Season 2009 Episode 1: 02/01/2009

  Hour-long episode. Newt and Lauren's resolve to remain a couple is strengthened after their night of passion, and they enlist Anita's help to fool their parents. Hannah lets her hair down after making a bet with Rhys, while Calvin faces a crisis of conscience. Mercedes and Malachy return to the village a married couple, and Zak and Michaela begin to grow closer

Hollyoaks: Season 2008 (2008)

• Season 2008 Episode 301: 31/12/2008

  Archie arranges a New Year's Eve party in the halls, but the celebrations are interrupted when Calvin arrives to arrest Ash and Zak after Gaz makes a complaint against the pair. Sasha finds the news about her brother's role in Nige's 'death' difficult to bear, while Lauren celebrates her birthday by finally consummating her relationship with Newt

• Season 2008 Episode 300: 30/12/2008

  Calvin considers moving away from the village - but when Sasha confronts him about the plan he breaks down and reveals his terrible secret. Anita pretends to be Newt's girlfriend so he can spend more time with Lauren, but she takes her role a little too far. Hannah is delighted when Matt from the MTV awards turns up at the Dog, while Gaz continues to terrorise Zak and Ash at Relish

• Season 2008 Episode 299: 29/12/2008

  Warren finds it difficult taking care of Spencer but comes to realise his step-brother needs his support. Newt is inspired to take on more responsibility at home after visiting Darren in jail, while Ste and Justin have the time of their lives with the Student Union all to themselves

• Season 2008 Episode 298: 28/12/2008

  Omnibus. Warren reasserts his love for Louise, who in turn makes a startling discovery. Mandy decides to confide in Tony, while Carmel becomes jealous when she hears Louise's news. Newt prepares for a visit to his psychologist, Anita and Theresa make friends while helping out at Evissa and an unlikely group bands together to save the nativity play

• Season 2008 Episode 297: 26/12/2008

  Warren struggles to take in the fact Louise planned to kill him and is taken aback by an outpouring of hatred from his fiancee as the couple clash explosively. With the wedding clearly not going ahead Myra and Jacqui take advantage of the chaos and organise a party at their house, while Anita feels left out in the cold because of Newt and Lauren's close bond

• Season 2008 Episode 296: 23/12/2008

  Hour-long episode. Warren receives a surprise when his half-brother Spencer arrives in the village, while Louise continues to hide her true feelings. Ravi discovers intimate footage of Warren with Mandy from the Loft's CCTV, but the incriminating DVD soon finds its way into the hands of Anita. The cast of the nativity convinces Carmel not to give up on the play and Elliot ensures the production goes with a bang

• Season 2008 Episode 295: 22/12/2008

  Hour-long episode. Warren reasserts his love for Louise, who in turn makes a startling discovery. Mandy decides to confide in Tony, while Carmel becomes jealous when she hears Louise's news. Newt prepares for a visit to his psychologist, Anita and Theresa make friends while helping out at Evissa and an unlikely group bands together to save the nativity play

• Season 2008 Episode 294: 21/12/2008

  Omnibus. Theresa aims to get closer to the McQueens, while Tony apologises to the teenager when he realises how vulnerable she is. Newt feels the effects of not taking his medication and Carmel is horrified to discover the local school has cancelled plans to hold a nativity play

• Season 2008 Episode 293: 19/12/2008

  Lauren questions why Eli has returned and Newt tells her she can never understand how his medication makes him feel. Louise tries to keep Mandy on her side and makes a shocking discovery in the Loft, Carmel reaches a decision about the Nativity play and Jacqui decides to sort out her life

• Season 2008 Episode 292: 18/12/2008

  Newt feels the effects of not taking his medication and his behaviour fluctuates wildly when Gaz torments him at the school disco. Meanwhile, Russ make a fool of himself on the dancefloor after Michaela spikes his drink, Jacqui tries to repair her relationship with Tony, and Theresa looks for guidance from Myra

• Season 2008 Episode 291: 17/12/2008

  Theresa and Jacqui have a change of heart and hurry to reach Tony before he can change his plea to guilty. Anita tries to bring Newt and Lauren back together in time for the school disco, Zoe is astonished to find Sarah kissing Archie, and Carmel holds auditions for the part of Mary in the nativity play

• Season 2008 Episode 290: 16/12/2008

  Theresa tells Jacqui she lied about her night with Tony, and the chef later helps the teenager out when she is harassed by Gaz. Elliot encourages Archie to think more about other people, Cindy offers to help Carmel stage a village nativity play, and Leila flies into a panic when she gets the date of an art exhibition wrong

• Season 2008 Episode 289: 15/12/2008

  Theresa aims to get closer to the McQueens, while Tony apologises to the teenager when he realises how vulnerable she is. Newt feels the effects of not taking his medication and Carmel is horrified to discover the local school has cancelled plans to hold a nativity play

• Season 2008 Episode 288: 14/12/2008

  Omnibus. Louise tries to talk a reluctant Mandy into helping her bring about Warren's downfall. Leila's degree subject proves an uncomfortable topic of conversation at the Roys' family dinner, Elliot dresses up as Santa for a Christmas grotto and Rhys spends time bonding with Holly

• Season 2008 Episode 287: 12/12/2008

  Newt make a drastic decision when he realises a side effect of his medication is thwarting his physical relationship with Lauren. Tony prepares to enter a plea in court, Elliot reflects on what went wrong in his romance with Hannah, and Calvin questions Zak about the attack on Gaz

• Season 2008 Episode 286: 11/12/2008

  An embarrassed Gilly lies about the identity of his attackers, so Zak dishes out some punishment of his own when he spots Gaz alone. Newt and Lauren try to make the most of their time together while Frankie performs at the karaoke, and Elliot invites Hannah to a robot convention

• Season 2008 Episode 285: 10/12/2008

  Gilly takes over as manager of Relish, but is later is mugged for the week's takings by Gaz and his gang. Newt encourages Frankie to enter a karaoke contest to help ease their financial worries, Cindy tries to let Rhys down gently and Archie makes a move on Sarah

• Season 2008 Episode 284: 09/12/2008

  Elliot makes a grand gesture to try to save his relationship with Hannah but gets sidetracked along the way. Cindy visits Darren in jail and admits she still has feelings for him, Zak and Gilly compete to be named the new manager at Relish and Louise worries that Mandy is having second thoughts

• Season 2008 Episode 283: 08/12/2008

  Louise tries to talk a reluctant Mandy into helping her bring about Warren's downfall. Leila's degree subject proves an uncomfortable topic of conversation at the Roys' family dinner, Elliot dresses up as Santa for a Christmas grotto and Rhys spends time bonding with Holly

• Season 2008 Episode 282: 07/12/2008

  Omnibus. A distraught Tony is arrested for sleeping with Theresa and the reality of his situation sinks in as Cindy panics when she finds him with Holly. Carmel begins work as school liaison officer but her problems with Calvin weigh heavy on her mind. Archie gets a taste of Leila's wrath

• Season 2008 Episode 281: 05/12/2008

  Louise gives an unsuspecting Warren the chance to own up about his affair with Mandy. Leila is embarrassed when the truth about the Advent calendar chocolate thief is revealed, Sasha is confused to see Calvin meeting with Warren, and Suzanne grows weary of Cindy's antics

• Season 2008 Episode 280: 04/12/2008

  Louise is stunned when Mandy reveals she has been having an affair with Warren. Worried about Calvin's recent behaviour, Carmel takes a course in seduction from Bel, while Rhys finds himself babysitting Holly. Leila installs a camera to catch the person stealing her chocolate

• Season 2008 Episode 279: 03/12/2008

  Louise rushes to Warren's side after hearing about the attack and Mandy is distressed to witness the depth of the couple's affection. The club owner tells Mark their feud is far from over and reassures Calvin he does not hold him responsible for his actions, while Leila searches for the person stealing her Advent calendar chocolates

• Season 2008 Episode 278: 02/12/2008

  Warren's tempestuous relationship with Louise reaches breaking point when she drunkenly attacks him, pushing him further into Mandy's arms. Calvin embarks on a raid with Mark and is shocked when he realises what his colleague is really asking of him, Sarah and Zoe are awkward around each other after their intimate encounter, while Gaz torments Carmel

• Season 2008 Episode 277: 01/12/2008

  A distraught Tony is arrested for sleeping with Theresa and the reality of his situation sinks in as Cindy panics when she finds him with Holly. Carmel begins work as school liaison officer but her problems with Calvin weigh heavy on her mind. Archie gets a taste of Leila's wrath

• Season 2008 Episode 276: 30/11/2008

  Omnibus. Steph faces a hostile reception on her return to the village and agrees to Craig's offer to meet her in Scotland, unaware Niall is close by. Tony seeks solace in the arms of a stranger at the Loft's school disco-themed night and Neville gives the Dog a new look

• Season 2008 Episode 275: 28/11/2008

  Tony denies everything when questioned by the police about his night with Theresa. Hannah is annoyed to learn her father has employed Spike as a DJ, Archie apologises to Elliot for making a move on his girlfriend and Warren becomes jealous when he spots Ash flirting with Mandy

• Season 2008 Episode 274: 27/11/2008

  Hannah bonds with Archie when she grows frustrated by the amount of time Elliot is spending with Neville. Ash is dismayed to find Lauren and Anita staging a protest outside Relish after he docks their pay, while Tony confides in Mandy about his night with Theresa

• Season 2008 Episode 273: 26/11/2008

  Tony turns Theresa away when she appears at Il Gnosh, and as she looks to her family for support there is yet another nasty surprise in store for the unlucky-in-love chef. Hannah worries that Spike aims to make a fool out of Neville, and Ravi decides to visit Nancy while Anita and Lauren get into trouble with Ash

• Season 2008 Episode 272: 25/11/2008

  Tony feels guilty about his one-night stand - but soon realises that spending the evening with Theresa was an even bigger mistake than he thought. Neville prepares for the grand opening of the newly christened Jolly Roger, Rhys decides to offer his support to Josh, and Anita and Lauren suffer racist abuse while working at Relish. Ravi tells Russ that he is missing Nancy

• Season 2008 Episode 271: 24/11/2008

  Steph faces a hostile reception on her return to the village and agrees to Craig's offer to meet her in Scotland, unaware Niall is close by. Tony seeks solace in the arms of a stranger at the Loft's school disco-themed night and Neville gives the Dog a new look

• Season 2008 Episode 270: 23/11/2008

  Omnibus. Calvin confronts an upset Carmel with his suspicions that she is having an affair with Mark. Ste and Justin pull out the stops in an effort to convince Dom to let them live with him, Michaela opts to drown her sorrows and Frankie finds out about Lauren and Newt's deception

• Season 2008 Episode 269: 21/11/2008

  Mandy suffers an uncomfortable afternoon when Louise asks her to help choose some saucy lingerie for her wedding night. Warren pays a face from the past to keep a low profile, while Sarah persuades Zoe to give a motivational speech at her old school. Justin helps Leila keep her secret under wraps

• Season 2008 Episode 268: 20/11/2008

  Warren takes revenge on Mark when he spots him out running in a secluded area, and invites Calvin and Carmel to join him and Louise for what proves to be an uncomfortable dinner. Jacqui looks to get her hands on the tanning business, while Hannah decides to spice up the beauty pageant

• Season 2008 Episode 267: 19/11/2008

  Myra's efforts to persuade Carmel to make up with Calvin are met by an angry outburst from her daughter, while her husband panics when Mark asks him to take part in a raid on the Loft. Elliot is upset to learn Hannah did not contact him after returning from France and Archie's antics infuriate Zak and Gilly

• Season 2008 Episode 266: 18/11/2008

  The memory of Nige's death hangs over Calvin as he agonises over whether to give his relationship with Carmel another chance. Leila pesters Hannah for gossip as she returns from Paris, Ste spends time bonding with Dom, and Justin receives a job offer from Warren

• Season 2008 Episode 265: 17/11/2008

  Calvin confronts an upset Carmel with his suspicions that she is having an affair with Mark. Ste and Justin pull out the stops in an effort to convince Dom to let them live with him, Michaela opts to drown her sorrows and Frankie finds out about Lauren and Newt's deception

• Season 2008 Episode 264: 16/11/2008

  Omnibus. Hannah's dress for the MTV Awards is ruined by a passing limo, but her luck soon changes when its occupant goes out of his way to make amends. Cindy vows to expose Warren's affair, Dom laments Tina's death, and Tony looks ahead to a life without Jacqui

• Season 2008 Episode 263: 14/11/2008

  Carmel agrees to buy condoms for Newt and Lauren, but Calvin's paranoia about her relationship with Mark is fuelled when he finds the contraceptives in her bag. Michaela tries to reunite the warring McQueens, Tony warns Mandy to stay away from Warren, and Dom receives a nasty shock when he moves into his new flat

• Season 2008 Episode 262: 13/11/2008

  Mandy wakes up full of regret after sleeping with Tony, and Warren is jealous when he realises she spent the night with another man. Newt and Lauren make plans to take their relationship to the next level, Carmel finds her first day back at work at Evissa hard going and Dom receives a nasty shock when he moves into his new flat

• Season 2008 Episode 261: 12/11/2008

  Louise asks Warren to help organise Mandy's birthday party, where Cindy takes the opportunity to stir up trouble. Newt and Lauren cause problems at school in an effort to spend more time together, prompting a concerned Leo to give them purity rings. Meanwhile, Kris and Malachy plan their father's funeral in Ireland

• Season 2008 Episode 260: 11/11/2008

  Cindy continues her attempt to reveal Warren's affair despite his threats, while Louise asks Mandy to be her maid of honour. Tony is angry to learn Dom invited Mercedes to move in without asking him, the Roys move into their new home and Elliot finds out about Hannah's trip to Paris

• Season 2008 Episode 259: 10/11/2008

  Hannah's dress for the MTV Awards is ruined by a passing limo, but her luck soon changes when its occupant goes out of his way to make amends. Cindy vows to expose Warren's affair, Dom laments Tina's death with Mercedes, and Tony looks ahead to a life without Jacqui

• Season 2008 Episode 258: 09/11/2008

  Omnibus. An emotional Frankie prepares to move on as the Dog goes up for auction, with two locals going head to head to become the new owner. Jacqui copes with her recent bereavement by spending Tony's money and Carmel finds life difficult without Calvin at her side

• Season 2008 Episode 257: 07/11/2008

  Mercedes is forced to move out of the McQueens' as Myra welcomes Jacqui back into the fold. Cindy is wrongly accused when Louise finds evidence of Warren's affair with Mandy, while Neville oversees the reopening of the Dog. Justin is forced to pass Leila's artwork off as his own when Gov visits the college exhibition

• Season 2008 Episode 256: 06/11/2008

  Jacqui refuses to attend Tina's funeral, and the wake erupts into chaos when Tony hears her admit to having known the truth about the identity of baby Max's father all along. Mandy and Warren fail to control their feelings for each other, while Rhys, Elliot and Hannah go in search of tickets to the MTV Awards

• Season 2008 Episode 255: 05/11/2008

  The McQueens say some tearful goodbyes as Tina's body is brought home, and Jacqui faces the consequences when she pushes Carmel to her emotional limit. Newt and a distraught Frankie move out of the Dog, while Gilly is knocked back yet again - this time by Leila

• Season 2008 Episode 254: 04/11/2008 (2)

  Jacqui's grief overwhelms her and Tony is left heartbroken upon discovering Mark in a compromising position with the woman he loves. Carmel allows herself to seek comfort from Calvin, and the Ashworths have an eventful first day as the new owners of the Dog

• Season 2008 Episode 253: 04/11/2008 (1)

  With Frankie on the verge of a breakdown, the Ashworths take charge and decide to open up the Dog. Meanwhile, with Niall still at large Carmel is feeling increasingly anxious - jumping at the slightest noise, and Tony continues to tread on thin ice around Jacqui

• Season 2008 Episode 252: 03/11/2008

  An emotional Frankie prepares to move on as the Dog goes up for auction, with two locals going head to head to become the pub's new owner. Jacqui copes with her recent bereavement by spending Tony's money and Carmel finds life difficult without Calvin at her side

• Season 2008 Episode 251: 02/11/2008

  Omnibus. Frustrated by the end of his affair with Mandy, Warren takes it out on Ravi, who gets the wrong impression when Russ agrees to help with his workload. Newt receives an unexpected birthday card from his mother, while Justin is sacked for unprofessional conduct

• Season 2008 Episode 250: 31/10/2008

  Hannah blames Elliot for her problems, but the pair manage to work through their differences and end up sharing a kiss. Frankie tries to dissuade Newt from going to live with Shelley, Carmel is confronted by youths who take advantage of her lack of confidence, and Leila inadvertently offends Justin

• Season 2008 Episode 249: 30/10/2008

  Newt is surprised when his mother arrives in the village and decides moving away with her would help relieve the strain on Frankie. Hannah puts together a team to organise the ball but finds it is rife with divisions, and Rhys and Gilly compete to secure a date with a customer at the Drive 'n' Buy

• Season 2008 Episode 248: 29/10/2008

  Newt asks to visit court with Frankie to see Darren and Jack make their pleas, but her attempts to protect him from any further trauma backfire. Elliot manages to disrupt Hannah's plans for a Hallowe'en ball, while Justin's first day at work comes to an unhappy end thanks to Leila's film

• Season 2008 Episode 247: 28/10/2008

  Newt and Lauren are reconciled through their mutual hatred for Cindy, later sharing a kiss outside the Dog. Ravi pleads with Russ to keep his bisexuality a secret, which leads to him ending things with a shocked Nancy. Leila struggles with her feelings for Justin

• Season 2008 Episode 246: 27/10/2008

  Warren takes his frustration over the end of his affair with Mandy out on Ravi, who gets the wrong impression when Russ agrees to help with his workload. Newt receives an unexpected birthday card from his mother, while Justin is sacked for unprofessional conduct

• Season 2008 Episode 245: 26/10/2008

  Omnibus. The investigation into Jack's faked death begins, and the repercussions of his lies badly affect Frankie and Darren. Myra consoles her loved ones after the previous week's tragic drama, while Elliot and Zak visit Russ - only to find he has been left holding the baby

• Season 2008 Episode 244: 24/10/2008

  Cindy grows suspicious of Mandy's behaviour, but mistakenly thinks it's Rhys she is attracted to, and Warren causes problems between Nancy and Ravi. Amy overhears Josh telling Ste they slept together and finishes with him, while Newt's lack of trust in Frankie makes life at the Dog unbearable

• Season 2008 Episode 243: 23/10/2008

  Rhys gets the wrong idea when he spots Amy and Ste together, jeopardising her relationship with Josh. After being rejected by Mercedes, Malachy prepares to return home to Ireland with his brother, and is shocked when she turns up to say goodbye. Mandy and Warren's plans to spend time alone together are thwarted

• Season 2008 Episode 242: 22/10/2008

  After visiting Mercedes in hospital, Malachy suddenly feels he can't be without her and makes a rash decision. Kris refuses to accept his father's death, but breaks down when Elliot presents him with Eamon's book. Amy makes it clear to Ste that their relationship is over, while Russ struggles to cope

• Season 2008 Episode 241: 21/10/2008

  Kris responds with his fists when Darren finally reveals the truth about Eamon, while Malachy is further distraught to learn of the recent tragedy from a grieving Myra. Cindy helps Darren evade the police when they arrive at the Dog, but he later turns himself in. Meanwhile, Ste attends his first anger management session

• Season 2008 Episode 240: 20/10/2008

  The investigation into Jack's faked death begins, and the repercussions of his lies badly affect Frankie and Darren. Myra consoles her loved ones after the past week's tragic events, while Elliot and Zak visit Russ - only to find he has been left holding the baby

• Season 2008 Episode 239: 19/10/2008

  Omnibus. Jacqui is annoyed to receive messages from her sisters saying they can't attend her birthday celebrations, unaware Niall is the person sending them. The Osbornes prepare for their move to Spain, and Tina tries to work things out with Russ, but ends up in danger when Niall strikes again

• Season 2008 Episode 238: 17/10/2008

  The church lies in ruins following the explosion and Myra desperately tries to ensure all her children escape the rubble - but one of the McQueens fails to make it out alive. Cindy struggles to take in the news that Jack is not dead and Frankie tries to stop her calling the police

• Season 2008 Episode 237: 16/10/2008

  A stunned Myra finally discovers the truth about Niall and learns he has rigged the church with explosives, placing the terrified McQueens in mortal danger. Tony and Dom race to the family's rescue, and are astonished to find that Darren has arrived to help - with Jack in tow

• Season 2008 Episode 236: 15/10/2008

  Myra receives a text message asking her to visit the church where she abandoned Niall, while Tony reports the McQueen sisters missing. Newt rushes to tell a disbelieving Lauren that he saw Niall abduct Jacqui, and the lad's manic behaviour disrupts the Osbornes' plan to escape to Spain. Jack receives an unwelcome visitor

• Season 2008 Episode 235: 14/10/2008

  Jacqui is delighted when Tony presents her with an expensive necklace, but Niall has a much less welcome birthday surprise in store for his half-sister. Myra starts to put the pieces together as she realises her children are all going missing, while Newt tells Lauren that Jack is still alive

• Season 2008 Episode 234: 13/10/2008

  Jacqui is annoyed to receive messages from her sisters saying they can't attend her birthday celebrations, unaware that Niall is the person sending them. The Osbornes prepare for their move to Spain, and Tina tries to work things out with Russ, but ends up in danger when Niall strikes again

• Season 2008 Episode 233: 12/10/2008

  Omnibus. Darren asks Lauren for help when Newt goes missing, while Jack ponders whether to come clean and call the police. Steph worries that Niall is replacing Max in her life too quickly, and Michaela ropes Mike into helping her decide if she should enrol on a journalism course

• Season 2008 Episode 232: 10/10/2008

  Mercedes enjoys a confidence boost from running a jumble sale stall, but an argument with Malachy leaves her dazed - and on course for a terrifying ordeal at the hands of Niall. Louise sets up a disastrous double date with Warren, Mandy and Dom, while Russ ponders whether he is ready to be a dad

• Season 2008 Episode 231: 09/10/2008

  Calvin finds it increasingly difficult to deal with his guilt over Nige's death and takes his bad mood out on Carmel when she makes a promise on his behalf. Russ explains his new situation to Nancy when she arrives back in the village, and Mandy feels awkward when asked to arrange Warren and Louise's wedding

• Season 2008 Episode 230: 08/10/2008

  Realising Steph has left the village, Niall looks to Myra for comfort but finds himself left out in the cold once again. Zak and Gilly's attempts to decorate the new burger bar end in disaster, Michaela decides to declare her feelings for Mike, and Warren tells Mandy they should see less of each other

• Season 2008 Episode 229: 07/10/2008

  Niall looks to change his ways after getting closer to Steph and Tom, but the ugly side of his personality soon re-emerges when he mislays the file containing Keiron's research into his parentage. Warren offers Louise an ultimatum when she turns up for work drunk, and Michaela embarrasses Zak

• Season 2008 Episode 228: 06/10/2008

  Darren asks Lauren for help when Newt goes missing, while Jack ponders whether to come clean and call the police. Steph worries that Niall is replacing Max in her life too quickly, and Michaela ropes Mike into helping her decide if she should enrol on a journalism course

• Season 2008 Episode 227: 05/10/2008

  Omnibus. Russ comes to terms with being a father, while Tina tells Tony and Dom the truth about baby Max's parentage. Malachy steels himself to give Mercedes the news that she could be HIV positive, Amy tells Josh she has decided to have an abortion and Darren continues to worry about Newt

• Season 2008 Episode 226: 03/10/2008

  When the Osbornes' proposed move to Spain breaks down, Frankie finds it difficult to break the news to an excited Newt. Carmel and Calvin return home from their honeymoon, Niall talks his relationship with Steph through with a troubled Tom, and Mandy looks to take Dom's mind off Tina

• Season 2008 Episode 225: 02/10/2008

  Jacqui persuades Mercedes to go for an HIV test, while Kris looks for ways to help a despondent Malachy. Frankie waits to hear news about her plan to adopt Newt, Ste apologises to Justin for his threatening behaviour, and Russ tries to avoid Tina after knocking back her advances

• Season 2008 Episode 224: 01/10/2008

  Ste confronts Amy about her plans to have an abortion and is relieved to hear she has had second thoughts, but the news that she is back with Josh sends him into a jealous rage. Mercedes acts erratically after learning she could be HIV positive, while Tina misreads her relationship with Russ

• Season 2008 Episode 223: 30/09/2008

  A furious Mercedes confronts Malachy when Kris hints that his brother is keeping an important secret from her. Tina makes an effort to explain her feelings to Dom, Amy pleads with Josh to forgive her for lying, and Darren plans a meal for Frankie and Jack

• Season 2008 Episode 222: 29/09/2008

  Russ comes to terms with being a father, while Tina tells Tony and Dom the truth about baby Max's parentage. Malachy steels himself to give Mercedes the news that she could be HIV positive, Amy tells Josh she has decided to have an abortion and Darren continues to worry about Newt

• Season 2008 Episode 221: 28/09/2008

  Omnibus. Michaela argues with Newt after learning that he beat her in the writing competition and the lad gets a fright when he investigates strange noises in the Osborne kitchen. Darren invites Cindy for dinner, Dom is left holding the baby as Tina returns to college, and Tony finds out about Jacqui's latest venture

• Season 2008 Episode 220: 26/09/2008

  A shocked Russ resolves to carry on with his plan to travel the world with Caroline despite Tina's revelation, but starts to waver as he prepares to leave the village. Cindy grows tired of the amount of attention Darren has been giving Newt, and Dom tries to come to terms with the end of his relationship with Tina

• Season 2008 Episode 219: 25/09/2008

  Tina hears that Russ plans to travel the world with Caroline, leaving her torn about whether to reveal he is Max's father. Dom feels guilty about spending the night with another woman, Leila grows tired of pretending to be Justin's girlfriend, and Cindy feigns illness to get out of work

• Season 2008 Episode 218: 24/09/2008

  Jacqui opens the tanning salon for business but things don't go as planned, and she ends up spending the night locked in the building with Mercedes. Amy panics when she realises Leah has been left in Ste's care, Russ and Caroline decide to go travelling, and Dom argues with Tina

• Season 2008 Episode 217: 23/09/2008

  Josh's plan for a romantic evening with Amy goes out of the window when Michaela organises a party at the Ashworths'. A guilty Leila regrets lying to Justin when he sings her praises, Jacqui aims to show Tony that she can make a success of the tanning salon, and Frankie worries about Newt

• Season 2008 Episode 216: 22/09/2008

  Michaela argues with Newt after learning that he beat her in the writing competition and the lad receives a fright when he investigates strange noises in the Osborne kitchen. Darren invites Cindy for dinner, Dom is left holding the baby as Tina returns to college, and Tony finds out about Jacqui's latest venture

• Season 2008 Episode 215: 21/09/2008

  Omnibus. The morning of Calvin and Carmel's wedding arrives, but the day doesn't run at all smoothly. While the bride has trouble fitting into her dress, the groom finds himself roped into helping Warren when police officers raid the Loft looking for drugs. John Paul learns it is also the day of Kieron's funeral, and Lauren realises Danny has left

• Season 2008 Episode 214: 19/09/2008

  Craig prepares to leave for Dublin as the rest of his family do their utmost to keep Jack's secret from him and Newt. John Paul is completely unaware of the danger he is in as he relaxes in Niall's company. Mike vows to stand by Amy, and Michaela continues her vendetta against Zoe

• Season 2008 Episode 213: 18/09/2008

  Niall finds himself in an argument with Steph and his mood darkens further when he hears about Craig's offer to John Paul. Amy worries that a secret from the past will come to light when she visits the hospital for a pregnancy scan with Mike, while Craig is upset by his family's strange behaviour

• Season 2008 Episode 212: 17/09/2008

  Mandy and Warren feel guilty after spending the night together, but are relieved to find a hung-over Louise did not make it home either. Lauren and Sasha get to grips with how their family have changed since the wedding, the McQueens celebrate Kieron's life and John Paul talks things through with Craig

• Season 2008 Episode 211: 16/09/2008

  The McQueen and Valentine families cause chaos at the church when Calvin is late for his wedding to Carmel, but order is restored once the groom escapes the attention of police officers at the Loft. Craig comforts John Paul, who has been forced to miss Kieron's funeral, while Warren grows tired of Louise's constant questions about his relationship with Mandy

• Season 2008 Episode 210: 15/09/2008

  The morning of Calvin and Carmel's wedding arrives, but the day doesn't run at all smoothly. While the bride has trouble fitting into her dress, the groom finds himself roped into helping Warren when police officers raid the Loft looking for drugs. John Paul learns it is also the day of Kieron's funeral, and Lauren realises Danny has left

• Season 2008 Episode 209: 14/09/2008

  Omnibus. John Paul calls Niall in a panic after finding Kieron, and refuses to believe things are as they seem. Mercedes and Kris plot revenge on Malachy following his sudden departure, while Jacqui informs Tony she plans to take over the laundrette, leading to a confrontation with an indignant Mike

• Season 2008 Episode 208: 12/09/2008

  Zoe interviews Hannah, Zak and Elliot, revealing concerns that the vote for entertainments officer could have been rigged. Jacqui and Mercedes embark on a mission to give Carmel a hen night to remember, while Calvin interrupts a drug deal at his party at the Loft before finding himself getting too close to Val

• Season 2008 Episode 207: 11/09/2008

  A hung-over Louise is embarrassed when she realises Warren has been meeting with Mandy to plan the couple's honeymoon. Malachy feels guilty as Kris endures a painful experience after taking drugs to stop him contracting HIV, while Carmel makes preparations for her wedding and Warren organises Calvin's stag party. The students vote to find a new entertainments officer

• Season 2008 Episode 206: 10/09/2008

  Zak and Sarah's competitive streaks come to the fore as they bid to outdo each other, while Elliot and Hannah realise how much they have in common. Malachy is forced to tell Kris about being HIV positive, Louise is jealous to hear Warren is spending more time with Mandy, and Leo realises Danny stole his best man speech

• Season 2008 Episode 205: 09/09/2008

  Nancy agrees to keep Malachy's revelation to herself, while an embarrassed Kris and Mercedes wake up together after their night of passion. Leo and Danny compete for the chance to be Calvin's best man, Sarah agrees to help Hannah as she hits the campaign trail, while Zak offers his support to Elliot. Mike makes a big decision

• Season 2008 Episode 204: 08/09/2008

  John Paul calls Niall in a panic after finding Kieron, and refuses to believe that things are as they seem. Mercedes and Kris plot revenge on Malachy following his sudden departure, while Jacqui informs Tony she plans to take over the laundrette, leading to a confrontation with an indignant Mike

• Season 2008 Episode 203: 07/09/2008

  Omnibus. Darren asks Frankie to pay off the loan sharks, John Paul encourages Hannah to apply for a job, and Mercedes hopes to prove her relationship with Malachy is more than just physical attraction. Myra decides to act as a wedding planner for Kieron and John Paul, while Michaela tries to get closer to Mike

• Season 2008 Episode 202: 05/09/2008

  Niall is furious when Kieron confronts him with the knowledge that he is Myra's son. Craig and John Paul end up in each other's arms after agreeing to meet for a drink, Kris grows tired of Mercedes and Malachy's antics, while Tony finds his patience wearing thin when Jacqui almost burns Il Gnosh to the ground

• Season 2008 Episode 201: 04/09/2008

  John Paul searches for Kieron to discuss their relationship, while the former priest makes a shocking discovery when he tracks down the woman who fostered Myra's long-lost son. Steph regrets spending the night with Niall, Jacqui decides she wants more responsibility at Il Gnosh, and Mike plans a romantic holiday with Zoe

• Season 2008 Episode 200: 03/09/2008

  Frankie considers phoning for an ambulance after Jack's angina attack, and an upset Steph seeks solace in the form of Niall after her shocking discovery. John Paul seeks Craig's advice on how to deal with his doubts about marrying Kieron, while Newt looks for reassurance

• Season 2008 Episode 199: 02/09/2008

  Craig returns to the village to a muted response from Frankie as she contemplates leaving for Spain with Jack, while John Paul is stunned to come face to face with his former lover. Niall continues his efforts to win over Steph over and Mike agrees to help Michaela with her essay

• Season 2008 Episode 198: 01/09/2008

  Darren asks Frankie to pay off the loan sharks, John Paul encourages Hannah to apply for a job, and Mercedes hopes to prove her relationship with Malachy is more than just physical attraction. Myra decides to act as a wedding planner for Kieron and John Paul, while Michaela tries to get closer to Mike

• Season 2008 Episode 197: 31/08/2008

  Omnibus. Warren's proposal to Louise is spoiled when she realises the nuptials are being planned by Mandy. Niall tries to get closer to Steph by continuing his efforts to befriend Tom, Elliot worries about taking his relationship with Sarah further, and Zoe looks forward to going to a music festival with Mike

• Season 2008 Episode 196: 29/08/2008

  Kieron tells a delighted Myra that he has found the woman who fostered her son, while Niall visits his father's grave. Darren plans to sell the Dog to Warren to pay off the loan sharks, Malachy offers Elliot advice on taking his relationship with Sarah to the next level, while Newt confides in Lauren

• Season 2008 Episode 195: 28/08/2008

  Frankie tells Darren she is not interested in his money problems, leaving him to sink further into despair. Myra gives John Paul and Kieron her blessing when they tell her about their engagement, Malachy and Mercedes reflect on their night of passion, and Cindy ruins Niall's hope of winning a date with Steph

• Season 2008 Episode 194: 27/08/2008

  A problem with Jack's life insurance causes trouble for Darren. Frankie and Lauren comfort Newt after his traumatic ordeal, and John Paul starts to have doubts about marrying Kieron. Steph finds herself relaxing in Niall's company, revealing she has started to think about moving on

• Season 2008 Episode 193: 26/08/2008

  Steph worries Tom is spending too much time with Niall and growing to rely on his friendship. Newt meets his social worker to decide whether he should stay with Frankie, Kieron urges John Paul to tell Myra about their engagement, and Mandy tries to reunite warring couple Warren and Louise

• Season 2008 Episode 192: 25/08/2008

  Warren's proposal to Louise is spoiled when she realises the nuptials are being planned by Mandy. Niall tries to get closer to Steph by continuing his efforts to befriend Tom, Elliot worries about taking his relationship with Sarah further, and Zoe looks forward to going to a music festival with Mike

• Season 2008 Episode 191: 24/08/2008

  Omnibus. Tina is thrilled when Dom suggests they find their own place, but their plans are thrown into disarray when she is caught breast-feeding baby Max. Warren takes Calvin aside and tells him to pull it together for the sake of his future, Leila arrives home after spending the night in jail, and Nancy endures a bad day

• Season 2008 Episode 190: 22/08/2008

  Calvin comes close to admitting his part in Nige's death before Warren reveals he has already buried the body. Louise feels left behind by Mandy and seeks reassurance, but is irked when Warren suggests she curb her drinking. Malachy and Zak compete in an endurance contest for Kris's TV channel

• Season 2008 Episode 189: 21/08/2008

  Sasha comes across Fletch and begs him to give up his drug habit. Tony reflects on the end of his relationship with Jacqui, while Dom finds it difficult to bond with baby Max. Louise struggles to keep up with Mandy as their new business goes from strength to strength, and Niall apologises to Tom

• Season 2008 Episode 188: 20/08/2008

  Josh, Amy and Michaela find themselves talking to Sasha about her problems. Jacqui is furious that Tony agreed Tina and Dom should be the ones to keep baby Max, while Steph finds herself enjoying her role at the student TV station. Nancy and Ravi embark on their first date

• Season 2008 Episode 187: 19/08/2008

  Tony and Dom make a decision about baby Max's future after Myra calls a McQueen family meeting to resolve the potentially explosive situation. Warren tells Calvin he needs help disposing of Nige's body, Mandy and Louise strike up a partnership, and Nancy tries to make Ravi jealous by flirting with Russ

• Season 2008 Episode 186: 18/08/2008

  Tina is thrilled when Dom suggests they find their own place, but their plans are thrown into disarray when she is caught breast-feeding baby Max. Warren takes Calvin aside and tells him to pull it together for the sake of his future, Leila arrives home after spending the night in jail, and Nancy endures a bad day

• Season 2008 Episode 185: 17/08/2008

  Drama following the lives and loves of a group of teenagers and young adults in Chester

• Season 2008 Episode 184: 15/08/2008

  Ste and Justin spy an opportunity to get rid of the stolen jewellery, asking an unaware Leila to sell it on her market stall. Calvin returns home from hospital to find Warren waiting with some devastating news, while Russ encourages Newt to enter a writing competition

• Season 2008 Episode 183: 14/08/2008

  Calvin and Warren have a terrifying confrontation with Nige in the Loft. Sasha tries to end the feud between the McQueen and Valentine families, and Gilly issues an ultimatum to Justin and Ste. The Dirty Diegos' first gig unexpectedly turns into a solo venture for Josh

• Season 2008 Episode 182: 13/08/2008

  Frankie finds herself getting embroiled in Jack's deception as she helps Darren convince Kris and Malachy their father is still alive. Warren blackmails Calvin by threatening to release the video of him buying drugs, and the Dirty Diegos' practice session goes badly

• Season 2008 Episode 181: 12/08/2008

  Malachy returns to the Village searching for his and Kris's father, while Frankie is forced to choose whether to go ahead with the exhumation. Michaela and Josh suffer a case of crossed wires, Calvin looks to mend his relationship with Carmel, and Zoe wins the chance to produce a student TV channel

• Season 2008 Episode 180: 11/08/2008

  Lauren helps Newt comes to terms with being diagnosed as schizophrenic, while Frankie's reaction to Jack's reappearance shows him just how much his actions have hurt her. Caroline and Russ agree to go on a date, and Zoe remains oblivious to Zak's feelings for her

• Season 2008 Episode 179: 10/08/2008

  Omnibus. Sasha's desperate pleas for more drugs look set to land Calvin in hot water, and the day of Jack's inquest proves stressful for Darren and Newt. Elliot worries that he is being taken for a ride when Sarah keeps him waiting, while former couple Hannah and Danny share an awkward moment

• Season 2008 Episode 178: 08/08/2008

  Darren tells Jack they have no choice but to run away after Frankie insists she wants the body exhumed. Mandy and Warren clash when Louise lets her use the Loft as an office, Zoe and Mike plan a holiday together, while Josh reveals he failed his driving test. Russ learns the truth about Caroline's job

• Season 2008 Episode 177: 07/08/2008

  Frankie begins to wonder if it is possible that Newt really did kill Jack after Lauren tells her about Eli. Mandy, Steph and Cindy bicker over the contents of Max's will, Russ is pleased to meet up with the mysterious Caroline, and Zak finds himself unlucky in love

• Season 2008 Episode 176: 06/08/2008

  Newt goes into a panic when he picks up the phone and hears Jack's voice on the line. The Valentine family unite to help Sasha cope with her withdrawal from heroin, and Calvin gets a nasty surprise when Warren calls him to the Loft. Steph and Cindy attend the reading of Max's will

• Season 2008 Episode 175: 05/08/2008

  Giving in to Sasha's desperate pleas for more drugs look set to land Calvin in hot water, and the day of Jack's inquest proves stressful for Darren and Newt. Elliot worries that he is being taken for a ride when Sarah keeps him waiting, while former couple Hannah and Danny share an awkward moment

• Season 2008 Episode 174: 04/08/2008

  Giving in to Sasha's desperate pleas for more drugs look set to land Calvin in hot water, and the day of Jack's inquest proves stressful for Darren and Newt. Elliot worries that he is being taken for a ride when Sarah keeps him waiting, while former couple Hannah and Danny share an awkward moment

• Season 2008 Episode 173: 03/08/2008

  Omnibus. Myra encourages Amy to reveal all to Mike, who lashes out at Ste when he discovers he has been beating her. Darren breaks down under the stress of maintaining the pretence that Jack is dead. Mandy finds keeping Mobs afloat is hard going, and Tina goes for a drink with Russ

• Season 2008 Episode 172: 01/08/2008

  Justin decides the Valentine family need more space after the return of Sasha, whose extreme behaviour forces Calvin to make a drastic decision. Elliot teams up with Zak for a competition but finds himself preoccupied with thoughts of Sarah, while Ste endures a visit from Gilly and Josh

• Season 2008 Episode 171: 31/07/2008

  Calvin plans to head to London following word of a reported sighting of Sasha, but the search ends much closer to home than he imagined. Sarah becomes jealous when Zak tries his hand at matchmaking after recognising the chemistry between Elliot and Hannah, while Ste is discharged from hospital

• Season 2008 Episode 170: 30/07/2008

  Tina snaps at Dom as she struggles to put the surrogacy behind her and finds it impossible to ignore her maternal instincts when left to take care of baby Max. Amy visits Ste at the hospital and makes it clear their relationship is over, while Sarah becomes jealous of Elliot and Hannah's closeness

• Season 2008 Episode 169: 29/07/2008

  Mike and Sarah learn it isn't the first time that Ste has hit Amy, while the girl's ex decides he can't face living without her. Dom is angry when he realises Tina has been discussing her plans for the future with Russ, and Malachy decides to put off his decision to leave the village

• Season 2008 Episode 168: 28/07/2008

  Myra encourages Amy to reveal all to Mike, who lashes out at Ste when he discovers he has been beating her. Darren breaks down with the stress of maintaining the pretence that Jack is dead, while Mandy finds keeping Mobs afloat is hard going. Tina goes for a drink with Russ

• Season 2008 Episode 167: 27/07/2008

  Omnibus. As the repercussions of his lie continue to spread, Darren is shocked to discover the real identity of the corpse he and Jack found. Lauren feels ignored at home as the Valentines rally around Sasha. Cindy sets her eye on Warren, and Kris and Leila play a joke on Elliot

• Season 2008 Episode 166: 25/07/2008

  Amy is delighted when Ste returns home with a karaoke machine, but when she realises it is stolen he takes his anger out on her. Tina is beside herself with worry when she sees baby Max being taken to hospital, Malachy tells Kris their father is missing, and Elliot presents Sarah with a gift

• Season 2008 Episode 165: 24/07/2008

  The naming ceremony for baby Max is ruined when Russ arrives with divorce papers for Mercedes and bailiffs turn up at the door. Leo asks Calvin for another chance as the Valentines continue their search for Sasha, while John Paul surprises Kieron by proposing to him

• Season 2008 Episode 164: 23/07/2008

  The Valentines race to locate Sasha before Calvin returns from his holiday, and Jacqui invites Niall to baby Max's naming ceremony against Tony's wishes. Kieron wonders if he has been too hasty in publicly embracing his new lifestyle, while Ste urges Amy to take a pregnancy test

• Season 2008 Episode 163: 22/07/2008

  Frankie tries to keep business running as usual at the Dog and receives a helping hand from Warren when a debt collector pays her a visit. Sasha finds out the lengths her family are going to to keep an eye on her, while Kieron and John Paul pitch the idea of holding a gay night at the Loft to Louise

• Season 2008 Episode 162: 21/07/2008

  As the repercussions of his lie continue to spread, Darren is shocked to discover the real identity of the corpse he and Jack found. Lauren feels ignored at home as the Valentines rally around Sasha. Cindy sets her eye on Warren, and Kris and Leila play a joke on Elliot

• Season 2008 Episode 161: 20/07/2008

  Omnibus. Frankie walks out on Jack, angry that he has resorted to borrowing money from the newly widowed Steph. Newt tells Eli that he doesn't need him now he has a good friend in Lauren, Niall is irritated by the return of Kieron, and the students prepare to collect their results

• Season 2008 Episode 160: 18/07/2008

  Overwhelmed by the emotional strain of helping to fake his father's death, a panic-stricken Darren tells Frankie and Steph that Jack is dead. Eli encourages Newt to blame himself when the lad finds out what has happened, while Elliot tries to convince Kris to get in touch with his own dad

• Season 2008 Episode 159: 17/07/2008

  Darren and Jack have an emotional heart-to-heart, before making a macabre discovery that prompts them to consider a new way out of their perilous financial situation. Nancy and Russ try to keep Newt entertained, but a visit from Eli fuels his paranoia and sends him on a search for his foster father

• Season 2008 Episode 158: 16/07/2008

  A troubled Jack leaves an emotional message on Frankie's voicemail before making a shocking decision. John Paul and Kieron prepare to embark on life as a couple, but they bear the brunt of Myra's anger when she realises they are back together. Kris's dad leaves Hollyoaks after the pair argue again

• Season 2008 Episode 157: 15/07/2008

  Trading standards officials confront Jack over claims that he has been watering down drinks at the Dog. Myra is delighted when John Paul decides to move back in with her, but the return of Kieron complicates matters. Elliot encourages Kris to make things up with his father

• Season 2008 Episode 156: 14/07/2008

  Frankie walks out on Jack when she finds out he has resorted to borrowing money from the newly widowed Steph. Newt tells Eli that he doesn't need him now that he has a good friend in Lauren, Niall is irritated by the return of Kieron, and the students prepare to collect their results

• Season 2008 Episode 155: 13/07/2008

  Omnibus. Jacqui is infuriated when Tina refuses to hand over baby Max and resorts to blackmail to get her way. Russ's love life receives a boost after a chance meeting with a mysterious woman, Leila continues her plan to play matchmaker for Nancy and Ravi, and Carmel has a surprise encounter

• Season 2008 Episode 154: 11/07/2008

  OB's determination to keep his promise to Tom wavers when Mandy tells him he needs stability, but when the youngster overhears their conversation he decides to run away. Lauren's worries about Newt increase as he leads her on a search for Eli, while Sarah is confused when she gets odd looks from a series of strangers

• Season 2008 Episode 153: 10/07/2008

  Steph gathers her thoughts and prepares to give her husband a fitting send-off as the day of the funeral arrives, while Cindy and Mandy support an emotional Angela. Not everyone seems ready to say goodbye however, as Tom and OB decide to miss the service and celebrate Max's life in their own way

• Season 2008 Episode 152: 09/07/2008

  Danny catches Sasha stealing from Steph and is upset to see how bad her situation has become. Zak and Zoe play a practical joke on Russ, which leaves Mike conscious of the age gap between him and his lover, while Calvin and Valerie get uncomfortably close when they visit a wedding fayre

• Season 2008 Episode 151: 08/07/2008

  Carmel agrees to help Aleksander, leaving Calvin annoyed when she announces she is leaving town for a few days and can't tell him where she is going. Steph makes arrangements for Max's funeral, while Nige persuades Sasha to break into the widow's flat

• Season 2008 Episode 150: 07/07/2008

  Jacqui is infuriated when Tina refuses to hand over baby Max and resorts to blackmail to get her way. Russ's love life receives a boost after a chance meeting with a mysterious woman, Leila continues her plan to play matchmaker for Nancy and Ravi, and Carmel has a surprise encounter

• Season 2008 Episode 149: 06/07/2008

  Omnibus. Steph deals with the aftermath of the day's tragic events, and a chance encounter allows Niall to put forward his side of the story. OB tries to dissuade Tony from looking for a scapegoat, while Myra tells a devastated John Paul to choose between her and Kieron

• Season 2008 Episode 148: 04/07/2008

  The repercussions for Dom, Tony and Jacqui begin to sink in following the revelation that Tina can never have another child. Ravi takes charge at the Loft for the first time and finds Laila pestering him for a job, Nige taunts Sasha about her addiction to heroin and Justin refuses to help Nancy's bid to win custody of Charlie

• Season 2008 Episode 147: 03/07/2008

  Jacqui and Tony assume they can claim Tina's baby as their own, but when she wakes up from her coma and doctors make a startling revelation things become much less clear-cut. Nige tempts Sasha by offering her drugs and takes advantage of Leila's naivety by selling her a laptop he stole from Justin

• Season 2008 Episode 146: 02/07/2008

  Jacqui worries about the newborn baby's fate when Tina is rushed to hospital after her fall, while John Paul puts his plans to leave the village with Kieron on hold when he hears about her critical condition. Niall accuses Fletch of pushing Tina, and Justin is unimpressed to find he will be working with Ste

• Season 2008 Episode 145: 01/07/2008

  Niall saves Tina from an attempted mugging by Fletch, but is furious when she reveals her plan to give her unborn child up for adoption. OB tries to talk a shell-shocked Steph round when she refuses to remove her wedding dress or leave the flat, while Kris and Elliot find a new flatmate

• Season 2008 Episode 144: 30/06/2008

  Steph deals with the aftermath of the day's tragic events, and a chance encounter allows Niall to put forward his side of the story. OB tries to dissuade Tony from looking for a scapegoat, while Myra tells a devastated John Paul to choose between her and Kieron

• Season 2008 Episode 143: 29/06/2008

  Omnibus. Max and Steph tell a delighted Frankie the wedding is back on, but Cindy looks set to cause more trouble between the pair. Newt tries to convince Lauren that Eli has gone for good, while Michaela tells Myra that John Paul has been seeing someone

• Season 2008 Episode 142: 27/06/2008

  Steph waits anxiously to see whether she will make it down the aisle, while OB stays with Max at the hospital and asks his friend to reconsider going through with the ceremony. Myra finds the news that John Paul has been seeing Kieron too much to bear, but the couple's resolution to stay together infuriates Niall

• Season 2008 Episode 141: 26/06/2008

  Max suffers chest pains on the morning of his wedding and a worried OB rushes his friend to the hospital. Tony and Dom are stunned by the reappearance of Mandy, leaving Tina and Jacqui consumed with jealousy, while Niall's trickery leads to Myra learning the truth about Kieron and John Paul's secret

• Season 2008 Episode 140: 25/06/2008

  OB returns for Max's stag party and finds his friend in a despondent mood, while Steph begins to wonder whether postponing the wedding was a mistake. Justin fails to make a good impression on his first day at work when he comes up against Myra, and Kieron comes closer to learning the truth about Niall

• Season 2008 Episode 139: 24/06/2008

  Sasha betrays Amy's trust by sleeping with Nige while she is supposed to be taking care of Leah. A string of unfortunate events seem set to push back the date of Max and Steph's wedding day, Justin looks forward to starting a new job and John Paul argues with Kieron

• Season 2008 Episode 138: 23/06/2008

  Max and Steph tell a delighted Frankie that the wedding is back on, but Cindy looks set to cause more trouble between the loved-up pair. Newt tries to convince Lauren that Eli is gone for good, while Michaela tells Myra that John Paul has been seeing someone

• Season 2008 Episode 137: 22/06/2008

  Omnibus. Eli decides to takes revenge on Warren and Louise for the pain they have caused Newt and the Osbornes, spreading chaos in the Loft by detonating a smoke bomb in the bar. Darren and Mercedes plot to split up Danny and Hannah, while Nancy and Ravi make a connection

• Season 2008 Episode 136: 20/06/2008

  Tom tries to engineer a reconciliation between Max and Steph by gluing the pair together. Sasha finds it impossible to resist the temptation to get high on drugs with Fletch, while Eli insists that the only way he will leave the village is if Newt goes with him

• Season 2008 Episode 135: 19/06/2008

  Newt is horrified to find Eli stealing the takings from the Dog and gives the lad an ultimatum. Danny realises he has made a terrible mistake when he wakes up next to Mercedes, while Hannah confronts Darren after she finds out he set her up. Nancy challenges Ravi to put on a boxercise class

• Season 2008 Episode 134: 18/06/2008

  Danny seeks solace in the arms of Mercedes after he finds out about Hannah's drunken indiscretion with Darren. A homeless and destitute Fletch decides to give up his studies and begs Sasha to run away with him, while Frankie is angry to realise that Warren is being hailed a hero after saving Charlie

• Season 2008 Episode 133: 17/06/2008

  Warren and Louise accuse Frankie of setting off the smoke bomb, and the discovery of another of the devices leaves Charlie in danger. Darren takes advantage of a drunken Hannah in a bid to win his bet with Mercedes, while Ravi and Nancy agree to forget about the kiss they shared

• Season 2008 Episode 132: 16/06/2008

  Eli decides to takes revenge on Warren and Louise for the pain they have caused Newt and the Osbornes, spreading chaos in the Loft when he detonates a smoke bomb in the bar. Darren and Mercedes plot to split up Danny and Hannah, while Nancy and Ravi make a connection

• Season 2008 Episode 131: 15/06/2008

  Omnibus. Amy tries to tell Ste the truth, but is horrified to learn he has already told Sarah that she is pregnant again. Josh blames his troubles on Rhys when his family find out he was caught cheating at school, while Max is shocked when his sister Cindy shows up unexpectedly

• Season 2008 Episode 130: 13/06/2008

  Tina is upset when Jacqui insists they draw up a contract regarding her unborn baby's future when the pair argue about the terms of the surrogacy. Mercedes vows to find herself a man, Newt urges Eli to tone down his behaviour and Louise tries to convince Nancy that Jake killed Sean

• Season 2008 Episode 129: 12/06/2008

  The Ashworths lock Fletch up, forcing him to go cold turkey as they attempt to help him kick his drug habit. Jacqui is furious to discover Tony has been providing Mandy with cash after she was left homeless, while Rafi takes the opportunity to work his charms on Mercedes

• Season 2008 Episode 128: 11/06/2008

  Fletch moves in with the Ashworths but Josh's worst fears are confirmed when the family find him using heroin. Mike apologises to Zoe for his reaction to the news of her pregnancy, while Tony and Jacqui arrive back from their holiday. Cindy tries to convince Max that Steph is a gold-digger

• Season 2008 Episode 127: 10/06/2008

  Mike becomes the next person to be drawn into Amy's latest lie when Ste tells him his daughter is going to have another baby. Steph is upset to see Max with a mystery woman, unaware Cindy has arrived back in the village. Neville asks Gilly to manage his new shop and Zoe takes a pregnancy test

• Season 2008 Episode 126: 09/06/2008

  Amy tries to tell Ste the truth, but is horrified to learn he has already told Sarah that she is pregnant again. Josh blames his troubles on Rhys when his family find out he was caught cheating at school, while Max is shocked when his sister Cindy shows up unexpectedly

• Season 2008 Episode 125: 08/06/2008

  Omnibus. Michaela angers Josh by letting slip that they cheated on their coursework, while Fletch arrives for his first exam high on drugs. Rhys finds himself frustrated as he tries to rebuild his friendship with Gilly. Myra's attempts to cheer Dom up only worsen his mood, and Val celebrates her birthday

• Season 2008 Episode 124: 06/06/2008

  Max and Steph cross paths in the Loft and are both secretly dismayed to see the other appears to have moved on. Sasha is distressed to find that Fletch refuses to talk to her, while Ravi and Nancy make an unlikely connection. Ste accompanies Amy to the hospital

• Season 2008 Episode 123: 05/06/2008

  Amy comforts Josh when his cheating with Michaela is brought to light, but Ste spies the pair getting close. Nancy seems resigned to the fact that she will lose custody of Charlie when she hears Justin is supporting Frankie's case, while Fletch and Sasha's slide into despair continues

• Season 2008 Episode 122: 04/06/2008

  Sasha reaches her lowest point as she agrees to sleep with Nige in exchange for drugs. Amy worries about how Ste will react when he returns home to find Michaela in the flat, Justin tells Frankie he plans to support her case in the custody battle for Charlie, and Max opens up to Dom

• Season 2008 Episode 121: 03/06/2008

  Sasha and Fletch steal a laptop from school as they suffer the effects of heroin withdrawal, but Leo finds himself blamed for the theft. Ste flies off the handle when he finds out Kieron gave Amy money to buy things for Leah, while Dom finds an unlikely confidant in Myra

• Season 2008 Episode 120: 02/06/2008

  Michaela angers Josh by letting slip that they cheated on their coursework, while Fletch arrives for his first exam high on drugs. Rhys finds himself frustrated as he tries to rebuild his friendship with Gilly. Myra's attempts to cheer Dom up only worsen his mood, and Val celebrates her birthday

• Season 2008 Episode 119: 01/06/2008

  Omnibus. The day of Jake's court case gives both Louise and Frankie plenty of cause for anxiety, while Darren collects the money Warren owes him. Myra jumps to conclusions, becoming convinced Elliot is John Paul's mystery man, and Newt encourages Lauren to sabotage Evissa on her first day at work

• Season 2008 Episode 118: 30/05/2008

  Gilly decides to find a place of his own only to realise that Josh assumes he will be able to move in too, while Sasha contemplates stealing from Danny to raise money to buy drugs. Zoe's father assumes Mike is her boyfriend's dad, and Dominic and Tina face up to the reality of their situation

• Season 2008 Episode 117: 29/05/2008

  Rhys tries to heal his relationship with Josh, but it soon becomes clear it won't be an easy task. Sasha and Fletch meet up to score more drugs, and Jack concedes that his financial problems could mean the end of Newt's stay with the Osbornes. Zoe and Mike try to spend some time alone

• Season 2008 Episode 116: 28/05/2008

  Hannah arranges a birthday lunch for Fletch, but the celebrations are cut short by the arrival of Rhys. Frankie receives the blame after Eli vandalises Evissa, and Louise is angry when she finds out Warren has invited Ravi to move in to their spare room

• Season 2008 Episode 115: 27/05/2008

  Darren confesses to a devastated Jack that he has gambled all of his money away. Louise's decision to celebrate her release from prison in the Dog causes trouble, Mike agrees to look over Michaela's journalism portfolio, and Gilly makes a mistake when he processes an order for the Drive 'n' Buy

• Season 2008 Episode 114: 26/05/2008

  The day of Jake's court case gives both Louise and Frankie plenty of cause for anxiety, while Darren collects the money Warren owes him. Myra jumps to conclusions, becoming convinced Elliot is John Paul's mystery man, and Newt encourages Lauren to sabotage Evissa on her first day at work

• Season 2008 Episode 113: 25/05/2008

  Omnibus. Carmel loses a bidding war with Dominic at the charity auction, leaving Calvin to brighten her day by booking a date for their wedding. Steph has a heart-to-heart with Max, but the moment is spoiled when she receives flowers from Niall. A remark from John Paul puts his relationship with Kieron in jeopardy

• Season 2008 Episode 112: 23/05/2008

  Niall promises to help keep a lid on John Paul and Kieron's relationship, but Myra's inquisitive nature means keeping their secret is more difficult than they hoped. Danny looks forward to the comedy night, while Louise and Rafi get off on the wrong foot

• Season 2008 Episode 111: 22/05/2008

  Kieron and Niall lament the state of their love lives, while Steph is upset to hear Max discussing her worst faults with Dom. Rafi is intrigued by Warren's bad reputation, and Danny practises his stand-up routine in preparation for his turn at the Dog

• Season 2008 Episode 110: 21/05/2008

  Michaela's search for a local interest story for her article prompts her to quiz John Paul and Kieron about their lives. Steph is shocked when she witnesses Max having an angry confrontation with Niall, while Warren is impressed by Rafi's cocksure attitude and offers him a job at the Loft

• Season 2008 Episode 109: 20/05/2008

  Max finds out about Steph and Niall's kiss, leaving the chances of a reconcilliation between the pair looking increasingly remote. Niall encourages Kieron to make a decision one way or the other about his relationship with John Paul, while newcomer Rafi fails to make a good impression on Nancy

• Season 2008 Episode 108: 19/05/2008

  Carmel loses a bidding war with Dominic at the charity auction, leaving Calvin to brighten her day by booking a date for their wedding. Steph has a heart-to-heart with Max, but the moment is spoiled when she receives flowers from Niall. A remark from John Paul puts his relationship with Kieron in jeopardy

• Season 2008 Episode 107: 18/05/2008

  Omnibus. Max and Steph's problems go from bad to worse as they argue over money, while Dom is haunted by his insecurities after the details of the surrogacy become common knowledge. Darren helps Jack clear up the flooded cellar and his father confides that he may have to declare himself bankrupt

• Season 2008 Episode 106: 16/05/2008

  Louise is released from prison and soon reveals a hard new attitude toward those around her. Steph tries to take her mind off Max by helping Niall celebrate reaching the final of the hairdressing competition, while Darren finds he has pushed Warren too far

• Season 2008 Episode 105: 15/05/2008

  Warren looks set to admit defeat in his search for a fall guy for Sean's murder, but Justin manages to make Jake reconsider the idea of taking the blame. John Paul and Kieron hope to spend some time alone, while Niall tries to tell Steph how he feels about her

• Season 2008 Episode 104: 14/05/2008

  Darren tries to convince Jake he can help his family out of their financial difficulties by taking the blame for Sean's murder. Hannah hatches a plot to reunite estranged friends Sarah and Nancy, while Danny looks forward to his appearance as a stand-up comic. Sarah opens up to Elliot

• Season 2008 Episode 103: 13/05/2008

  Warren decides to take drastic steps to get Louise out of prison when he discovers she has been involved in a fight. Max has doubts about ending his relationship with Steph when he sees her getting close to Niall, while Zak learns something odd about his latest conquest

• Season 2008 Episode 102: 12/05/2008

  Max and Steph's problems go from bad to worse as they argue over money, while Dom is haunted by his insecurities after the details of the surrogacy become common knowledge. Darren helps Jack clear up the flooded cellar and his father confides that he may have to declare himself bankrupt

• Season 2008 Episode 101: 11/05/2008

  Omnibus. Carmel gets the wrong end of the stick when Calvin returns some of her clothes, while Sasha resorts to stealing to fund her drug habit. Nancy prepares to take Charlie home, prompting Ste and Amy to consider using the moment to announce that Leah is also in remission

• Season 2008 Episode 100: 09/05/2008

  Darren discovers the enormity of his father's financial problems, while a scheming Newt looks set to make matters even worse. Jacqui draws up a contract regarding the details of the surrogate birth, while Steph is upset when she finds her portfolio has been destroyed

• Season 2008 Episode 99: 08/05/2008

  John Paul tries to convince Kieron he is serious about pursuing a relationship with him. Amy finds she has become a social outcast on her return to school, while Max accuses Steph of being lazy when she makes a poor job of Tom's costume. Eli encourages Newt to run away

• Season 2008 Episode 98: 07/05/2008

  Amy and Ste find themselves targets of abuse in the village following the uncovering of their secret, and their lies leave Mike's relationship with Zoe in the balance. Steph makes a costume so that Tom can take part in a parade, Niall finds himself bonding with Myra when Darren holds a quiz at the Dog

• Season 2008 Episode 97: 06/05/2008

  Michaela and Tony insist celebrations are in order when Ste and Amy tell them Leah is getting better, but Mike is furious when he realises what is going on. Nancy is devastated when she realises Charlie will be going home with Frankie, and a mix-up leaves the McQueen sisters' surrogacy plan in doubt

• Season 2008 Episode 96: 05/05/2008

  Carmel gets the wrong end of the stick when Calvin returns some of her clothes, while Sasha resorts to stealing to fund her drug habit. Nancy prepares to take Charlie home, prompting Ste and Amy to consider using the moment to announce that Leah is also in remission

• Season 2008 Episode 95: 04/05/2008

  Omnibus. Louise waits to be interviewed about Sean's murder as Warren searches for a solicitor to take her case. Sarah catches Mike in a compromising position with Zoe and decides to teach him a lesson, while Amy tries to explain away her bruises. Steph and Niall endure an uncomfortable conversation

• Season 2008 Episode 94: 02/05/2008

  Sasha is hurt when Calvin accuses her of stealing cash to fund her drug habit, driving her back into Fletch's arms. Michaela reveals her worries about collecting her HIV test results to Josh, while Darren and Kris compete to boost takings at The Dog. Tony and Jacqui celebrate their first anniversary

• Season 2008 Episode 93: 01/05/2008

  Sasha is tempted to contact Nige to get hold of more drugs, but a candid discussion with Justin manages to change her mind. John Paul learns that Michaela is due to take another HIV test, while Warren is unimpressed to find Carmel has set up a campaign to release Louise from prison

• Season 2008 Episode 92: 30/04/2008

  Desperate to prove Louise's innocence, Warren offers Justin money to take the blame for Sean's murder. Mike feels left out when Sarah goes for a drink with Zoe to celebrate ending her affair with Roger. Sasha insists she is well enough to go to school, and Michaela receives good news

• Season 2008 Episode 91: 29/04/2008

  A terrified Justin seeks out Warren to discuss the repercussions of the discovery of Sean's body. Sarah angers Mike by asking Roger to stay over, and Zoe is taken aback when the tutor makes a pass at her. Ste prepares for a job interview, while Sasha has a frank discussion with Danny

• Season 2008 Episode 90: 28/04/2008

  Louise waits to be interviewed about Sean's murder as Warren searches for a solicitor to take her case. Sarah catches Mike in a compromising position with Zoe and decides to teach him a lesson, while Amy tries to explain away her bruises. Steph and Niall endure an uncomfortable conversation

• Season 2008 Episode 89: 27/04/2008

  Omnibus. The Ashworths race to the hospital after hearing news of the accident. Myra and Val's feud threatens to spoil Carmel's plans for her engagement party, Hannah becomes closer to Danny as she opens up to him about her insecurities, and Tom suffers a mishap

• Season 2008 Episode 88: 25/04/2008

  Zak is questioned by the police about the night Sean disappeared, and a chance remark implicates someone in his murder. Leo tries to understand why Sasha turned to drugs, while Amy and Ste have another violent altercation. Steph suffers doubts about her engagement to Max

• Season 2008 Episode 87: 24/04/2008

  Sasha wakes up in hospital surrounded by her family, and finds Calvin desperate for answers. Carmel tells Niall that she knew the girl had been taking drugs, and he wastes no time using the knowledge to his advantage. Steph is disappointed when Max can't accompany her to an important audition

• Season 2008 Episode 86: 23/04/2008

  Sasha manages to persuade Carmel not to tell anyone about her getting high, but the decision to keep quiet returns to haunt the ditzy McQueen. Amy argues with Ste when she realises he is still dealing drugs out of the flat, while Niall quizzes Warren about Carmel's relationship with Calvin

• Season 2008 Episode 85: 22/04/2008

  Rhys receives a chilly reception when he arrives back at the Ashworths' and decides to visit Beth's mother. Carmel is shocked when she realises that Sasha is high on drugs, Warren tries to talk Louise out of attending Sean's funeral and Max attempts to bake a cake for Steph

• Season 2008 Episode 84: 21/04/2008

  The Ashworths race to the hospital after hearing news of the accident. Myra and Val's feud threatens to spoil Carmel's plans for her engagement party, Hannah becomes closer to Danny as she opens up to him about her insecurities, and Tom suffers a mishap

• Season 2008 Episode 83: 20/04/2008

  Omnibus. Amy reveals that Leah was never ill, unable to keep up the pretence when she sees how badly the lie has affected Mike. A feud develops between the McQueen and Valentine families over Jacqui's bingo win, Danny plans a picnic with Hannah, and Gilly presents Beth with a camper van

• Season 2008 Episode 82: 18/04/2008

  Rhys and Beth decide their only hope of living a normal life together is moving away, leaving their friends and family distraught. Hannah suffers a relapse when a concerned Danny deflects her amorous advances, while Max starts to worry about the rising cost of his forthcoming wedding to Steph

• Season 2008 Episode 81: 17/04/2008

  Rhys and Beth find it hard to admit the truth about why they've moved out of the Ashworths', and the discovery of the half-siblings' affair affects Hannah's recovery from her eating disorder. Sasha and Fletch's drug use alienates Josh and Michaela even further

• Season 2008 Episode 80: 16/04/2008

  The Ashworth family are horrified to learn the truth about Rhys and Beth, while Gilly vows revenge on the pair for breaking his heart. Myra receives a letter from Val's solicitor demanding her share of the bingo money, and Michaela comes to Sasha's aid when she finds her friend is using heroin

• Season 2008 Episode 79: 15/04/2008

  Tired of being labelled a liar by her friends and family, Michaela resolves to let Gilly know what is going on between Rhys and Beth. Mike and Sarah struggle to take in Amy's revelations about Leah, while Fletch tries to resist the temptation of returning to Ste for more drugs

• Season 2008 Episode 78: 14/04/2008

  Amy reveals that Leah was never ill, unable to keep up the pretence when she sees how badly the lie has affected Mike. A feud develops between the McQueen and Valentine clans over Jacqui's bingo win, Danny plans a picnic with Hannah, and Gilly presents Beth with a camper van

• Season 2008 Episode 77: 13/04/2008

  Omnibus. Warren and Louise set about booking a honeymoon, but a shocking revelation throws their future into doubt. Katy tries to find the right time to break off her relationship with Justin, Elliot is heartbroken when his mother tells him the truth about his father, and Darren pursues Mercedes

• Season 2008 Episode 76: 11/04/2008

  Ste's mother plants poisonous thoughts in his mind, leading him to lash out at a shocked Amy. Jack decides that hosting a bingo night is the perfect way to boost takings at The Dog, Neville's attitude toward Danny softens when he realises how happy he makes Hannah, and Gilly arranges a surprise for Beth

• Season 2008 Episode 75: 10/04/2008

  Katy asks Zak to put his feelings aside and help her move away, but Warren intervenes when he realises what his sister is planning. Kris worries about Elliot's cynical new attitude and invites him for a drink, while Ste confesses to Amy that the burglary was a set-up. Myra sets off to court to face charges of benefit fraud

• Season 2008 Episode 74: 09/04/2008

  Justin returns to the village, hoping to lure Katy away to start a new life with him. Louise is furious to learn Warren's sister was aware of Sean's fate, while Amy instructs Ste to search for a job as they continue to struggle with their mounting cash problems. Darren and Kris make a bet

• Season 2008 Episode 73: 08/04/2008

  Katy is distraught to hear Warren has been arrested for Sean's murder. Elliot tries out a new look and threatens to reveal Sarah and Roger's relationship to the college Dean, while Newt is shocked by the arrival of an old friend in the village. Mercedes embarrasses Darren when he persists with his amorous advances

• Season 2008 Episode 72: 07/04/2008

  Warren and Louise set about booking a honeymoon, but a shocking revelation throws their future into doubt. Katy tries to find the right time to break off her relationship with Justin, Elliot is heartbroken when his mother tells him the truth about his father, and Darren pursues Mercedes

• Season 2008 Episode 71: 06/04/2008

  Omnibus. Tension mounts between Kieron and John Paul after a celebratory round of drinks following the 10k race, prompting the pair to face up to their feelings. Newt and Lauren exact revenge on Elliot by sending him an e-mail purporting to be from his father, while Sarah finds Roger's charms irresistible

• Season 2008 Episode 70: EPISODE: 2270

  Calvin investigates Newt and Lauren's claims, leading to the discovery of the corpse's identity. Warren is furious when he realises the revellers at the Las Vegas night expect free drinks, while Darren notices a familiar face at a sex addiction group. Kieron opens up to Niall at the SU Bar

• Season 2008 Episode 69: EPISODE: 2269

  Newt and Lauren struggle with the harsh reality of what they saw in the woods and reveal all to Calvin. Katy gives Justin a hand when preparations for his club night hit the rocks, while Kieron moves in with Niall to place some distance between himself and John Paul

• Season 2008 Episode 68: EPISODE: 2268

  Newt and Lauren make a terrifying discovery in the woods while out searching for Elliott. Sarah is stunned by Roger's flippant reaction when she reveals the lad is missing, and even more amazed to be introduced to his wife. John Paul tries to avoid Kieron, and Justin looks to impress Katy

• Season 2008 Episode 67: EPISODE: 2267

  Elliot is distraught when he catches Sarah and Roger in a compromising position and his misery is compounded when Newt and Lauren play out their cruel trick. Kieron and John Paul face up to the repercussions of spending the night together and the priest turns to Kris for advice

• Season 2008 Episode 66: EPISODE: 2266

  Tension mounts between Kieron and John Paul after a celebratory round of drinks following the 10k race, prompting the pair to face up to their feelings. Newt and Lauren exact revenge on Elliot by sending him an e-mail purporting to be from his father, while Sarah finds Roger's charms irresistible

• Season 2008 Episode 65: EPISODE: 2265

  Josh confronts Beth and Rhys about Michaela's claims, but his brother chides him for believing anything untoward is going on between them. Newt starts to feel guilty after playing a trick on Elliot, while Sarah and Roger find a place to spend some time alone and John Paul seeks reassurance from Kieron

• Season 2008 Episode 64: EPISODE: 2264

  Jacqui asks Tina to stay quiet about whose child she is carrying, fearing the news will leave both Dom and Tony devastated. Gilly makes plans for his future with Beth, but she remains more interested in Rhys - and the half-siblings are spotted sharing a kiss. Newt and Lauren enlist Elliot's help

• Season 2008 Episode 63: EPISODE: 2263

  Tina tries to find the right time to tell Dom the identity of the baby's father. Rhys and Beth are almost caught in the act by Mercedes, while John Paul becomes jealous when Kris and Keiron strike up a bond as they co-present the radio show and Josh spends the day with Michaela

• Season 2008 Episode 62: EPISODE: 2262

  Michaela and Sasha fall out over Fletch's behaviour and Josh asks his friend to admit he has a problem. Mercedes alienates her family by pouring scorn on the odd nature of Tina's surrogacy, while Hannah is wary when Sarah admits she has a thing for Roger

• Season 2008 Episode 61: EPISODE: 2261

  Elliot is disappointed when Sarah pulls out of co-presenting the Battle of the Bands but his dismay is tempered when he receives top marks in Roger's class. Jacqui learns the truth about who attacked Dom, Sasha resorts to stealing to fund her drug habit and Max tries to reconcile Frankie and Steph

• Season 2008 Episode 60: EPISODE: 2260

  Pauline tells Amy and Ste to stump up the cash from Leah's fundraising event to buy her silence about the extent of their lies. Max's plan to propose to Steph is thwarted yet again, Sasha is furious when Leo gatecrashes the Baby Diegos' band practice and Dom's ego takes a battering

• Season 2008 Episode 59: EPISODE: 2259

  Max comes to a big decision about the future of his relationship with Steph as he celebrates his birthday. Ste makes a connection with his mother, while Dom reassures Tina when she worries her pregnancy makes her less attractive to him. Sasha covers for Fletch when he skips school

• Season 2008 Episode 58: EPISODE: 2258

  The pressure mounts on Amy as her lies about Leah's health spiral even further out of control. Justin sets out to prove his commitment to Katy, Newt worries about what the Osborne family's troubles will mean for him, and Max comforts Steph after Frankie launches a vicious attack on her

• Season 2008 Episode 57: EPISODE: 2257

  Jake visits a shocked Frankie and begs her to give him the cash to be able to take Charlie and move to France. Katy tells Zak that her relationship with Justin comes with too much emotional baggage, while her boyfriend pours his heart out to Nancy - with surprising consequences

• Season 2008 Episode 56: EPISODE: 2256

  Frankie fears Jake may have killed himself and blames Steph for pushing her son over the edge. Zak pines after Katy following their kiss but is left frustrated as she spends time with Justin, while Mercedes increases the price of her silence over her one-night stand with Tony

• Season 2008 Episode 55: EPISODE: 2255

  Nancy's hope for a positive outcome in the custody case proves short-lived when she discovers Jake has disappeared with Charlie, and a message from her unhinged ex leads her to make a horrifying discovery. Justin overhears Katy bemoaning their problems, while Mercedes tries to blackmail Tony

• Season 2008 Episode 54: EPISODE: 2254

  Steph reveals that she saw Jake attempt to rape Nancy but Frankie refuses to believe her son is guilty. Justin breaks a promise to Katy to help Nancy enhance her custody case, while Tony enjoys the chance to spend time with his son. Elliot fears he has been stood up by Sarah

• Season 2008 Episode 53: EPISODE: 2253

  Jake accuses Nancy of making up claims that he attempted to rape her. Mercedes' doubts about Tony's fidelity deepen, while Max nervously prepares to pop the question to Steph. Elliot goes out of his way to secure tickets for a sci-fi convention when Sarah agrees to accompany him

• Season 2008 Episode 52: EPISODE: 2252

  Nancy flies into a rage when she learns Frankie and Jake have arranged a christening for Charlie without asking her permission. Steph is annoyed by Max dwelling on OB's departure, while Tony and Mercedes bicker at Il Gnosh and Kieron tells John Paul he wants their relationship to continue

• Season 2008 Episode 51: EPISODE: 2251

  Darren fires Mercedes after growing tired of her bad attitude, leading Jacqui to hire her to work at Il Gnosh. Nancy is plunged into despair when the custody battle for Charlie seems to swing in Jake's favour, Hannah pries into John Paul's lovelife and Darren offers Newt tips to help him woo Lauren

• Season 2008 Episode 50: EPISODE: 2250

  Amy decides to set her family straight about Ste's claims that Leah has leukaemia, but finds the task more difficult than she imagined. Kris tries to find out who is the object of John Paul's affections, while a case of crossed wires ends with Lauren and Newt making plans to have sex in a cemetery

• Season 2008 Episode 49: EPISODE: 2249

  Ste's lie about Leah's health quickly spreads through the village. John Paul tries his best to avoid Toby but finds it hard to ignore his charms, Rhys tries to get back into Mercedes' good books and Frankie encourages Jack to give Newt a talk about the facts of life

• Season 2008 Episode 48: EPISODE: 2248

  Mercedes urges Carmel to investigate the attack on Nana McQueen, while Niall revels in the suffering he has caused. John Paul and Kris compete to attract the attention of a good-looking student and Rhys cancels a date with Mercedes to spend time with Beth. Amy and Ste's electricity supply is cut off

• Season 2008 Episode 47: EPISODE: 2247

  Nana McQueen returns to the village in the wake of Myra's arrest and spends time chatting with Niall, who is infuriated when she recalls encouraging Myra to abandon her first child. Beth tells Rhys to cool his relationship with Mercedes, while Calvin does his best to win back Carmel's affections

• Season 2008 Episode 46: EPISODE: 2246

  Carmel mistakenly comes to the conclusion that Calvin has proposed, while Myra celebrates her daughter's passing-out day by throwing a surprise party. Gilly sells some of his treasured football programmes to buy Beth a ticket for a concert and Sasha's drug use spoils her birthday

• Season 2008 Episode 45: EPISODE: 2245

  Sasha is dismayed to spy Michaela trying to kiss Fletch and buys more drugs in an effort to win him back. Zoe is less than happy to realise Mike is completely dependent on her following his accident, while Nancy reveals the truth about Charlie's parentage. Carmel realises Myra is still claiming benefits despite finding a job

• Season 2008 Episode 44: EPISODE: 2244

  Ste's discovery of Mike and Zoe's affair looks set to tear the Barnes family apart. Niall grows sick of living with Michaela's bad habits and steers her back into Myra's welcoming arms, while Sasha and Fletch decide to take their relationship to the next level

• Season 2008 Episode 43: EPISODE: 2243

  OB realises he has no choice but to make a final decision about whether to move to London to start a new life with Summer or stay with his friends in Hollyoaks. Zoe persuades Kris to pose as her boyfriend to mask the truth about who she is really seeing, but an argument between Ste and Mike threatens to reveal all. Jake is furious when Justin and Nancy visit Charlie in hospital

• Season 2008 Episode 42: EPISODE: 2242

  Justin agrees to take Nancy's side in her custody battle against Jake, while Frankie and Jack miss Newt's poetry recital after being kept busy dealing with the warring couple. Zoe's affair with Mike is almost brought into the open when Sarah pressures her to reveal all about her love life

• Season 2008 Episode 41: EPISODE: 2241

  Nancy changes the locks at the flat and dumps Jake's clothes on the doorstep, certain that she wants him out of her life. Zak and Katy have an uncomfortable chat after sharing a kiss, while Frankie contemplates selling The Dog. Tony tells Max he should put OB's feelings first

• Season 2008 Episode 40: EPISODE: 2240

  Louise packs her bags and tells Warren it's over, leaving him desperate to prove he's gone straight for good, while Katy confides in Zak about her concerns over Justin. Kieron and John Paul face up to the events of the night before and OB makes a momentous decision about his future

• Season 2008 Episode 39: EPISODE: 2239

  Carl and Anthony lay siege to The Dog, holding staff and customers at gunpoint as they demand the money Jack borrowed from the loan shark - and a shot is fired as they try to make good their escape. John Paul and Kieron find themselves left in charge of the fashion show

• Season 2008 Episode 38: EPISODE: 2238

  Frankie is shocked when Jack confesses to borrowing cash from a loan shark to finance a bid to buy back Warren's half of the Dog. Katy finds that concentrating on the fashion show leaves her less time to spend with Justin, while John Paul and Kieron find themselves growing closer

• Season 2008 Episode 37: EPISODE: 2237

  Frankie is shocked to see the state Jake has been reduced to since Nancy left him, while Calvin rebukes Carmel for being overly suspicious. Louise tells Warren to ask Carl and Anthony to move on, fearing the pair will tempt him back into a life of crime - but the duo seem determined to stick around

• Season 2008 Episode 36: EPISODE: 2236

  Louise becomes suspicious of Warren when he begins to act distantly and keep secrets from her, while Darren returns to the Osborne family fold - but Jack and Frankie make it clear he still has a lot of making up to do. OB is surprised to find Steph has moved in with Max

• Season 2008 Episode 35: EPISODE: 2235

  Max treats OB and Summer to a surprise party at the Dog before asking a delighted Steph to move in with him. Jake and Nancy's marriage seems damaged beyond repair after the events of their wedding night, while Zak and Katy compete with Elliot and Sarah to raise money for charity

• Season 2008 Episode 34: EPISODE: 2234

  Jake and Nancy prepare for their big day by visiting Becca's grave, where the bride-to-be reveals her doubts about whether to proceed with the ceremony. OB remembers the good times he's spent in the village with Max as he prepares to move to London, while Katy does her best to cheer up Justin

• Season 2008 Episode 33: EPISODE: 2233

  Russ agrees to be Jake's best man, while Nancy builds bridges with Sarah and Hannah by inviting them to the wedding. OB looks for a way to tell Tom that he's leaving Hollyoaks, while Sasha and Fletch suffer the after-effects of experimenting with heroin

• Season 2008 Episode 32: EPISODE: 2232

  Sasha ignores Calvin's attempts to apologise for hitting her and decides to move in with Amy and Ste. Nancy is stunned when Jake insists on holding their wedding at the hospital chapel so Charlie can be present, while Danny is plagued with regret after ending his relationship with Hannah

• Season 2008 Episode 31: EPISODE: 2231

  Nancy is troubled by Jake's obsession with ensuring the wedding goes ahead in the face of Charlie's chemotherapy. Sasha feels ignored at home and resorts to taking drugs with Fletch, while Rhys and Beth give in to their illicit desires. Neville tries to come between Hannah and Danny

• Season 2008 Episode 30: EPISODE: 2230

  The announcement of Gilly and Beth's engagement increases the tension between Rhys and his half-sister. Calvin advises Danny to find out where he stands with Hannah, while Louise grows tired of her daily routine and begins to yearn for excitement and adventure

• Season 2008 Episode 29: EPISODE: 2229

  Rhys struggles to contain his jealousy as Gilly and Beth happily recount tales of their trip to Thailand. Fletch panics when Mrs Webster organises a locker search, fearing his stash of drugs will be discovered, while Elliot looks forward to his date with Sarah. Hannah worries about how her parents will react when they learn about her relationship with Danny

• Season 2008 Episode 28: EPISODE: 2228

  Michaela takes an HIV test on Niall's advice and is left distraught when she realises it could be three months until she receives the results. Rhys and Mercedes connect on an emotional level, while Max makes up with OB and wishes him the best before his move to London. Sarah asks Elliot to enter the pool competition

• Season 2008 Episode 27: EPISODE: 2227

  A smitten Elliot eagerly accepts Sarah's request for him to help Michaela work out who posted details of Niall's party on the Internet. OB tries to avoid telling Max about his plans to leave the village with Summer, while Rhys tells Fletch that his attraction to Mercedes is purely physical

• Season 2008 Episode 26: EPISODE: 2226

  Myra hits the roof when she finds heroin stashed away in Michaela's bedroom and her daughter unwittingly puts herself in danger by preparing to move in with Niall - but not before the drugs find their way into the hands of Fletch. Summer and OB discuss leaving Hollyoaks, while Russ aims to turn the tables on his blackmailers

• Season 2008 Episode 25: EPISODE: 2225

  Michaela wakes up in hospital, where she tries in vain to convince her family that she wasn't taking drugs at the party. Newt and Lauren continue to torment Russ, while OB helps a nervous Summer prepare for her big audition

• Season 2008 Episode 24: EPISODE: 2224

  The day of Niall's party arrives, and his behaviour takes an even more sinister twist as the night comes to an end, leaving Michaela in serious danger. Newt and Lauren plot revenge on Russ for disciplining them, while Sasha struggles when forced to disguise her drug-induced state from Leo

• Season 2008 Episode 23: EPISODE: 2223

  Michaela is taken back in by the McQueen clan after being framed for stealing by Ste, and Niall is furious when she becomes the centre of attention following her return to the fold. Zoe asks Mike to make the boundaries of their relationship clearer, while Summer's plan to stalk guest star Andrew Lloyd Webber looks set to propel her into the big time

• Season 2008 Episode 22: EPISODE: 2222

  Sarah receives a letter from Kathy and visits Amy to read it with her sister, while Zoe asks Mike to explain what was behind his outburst at Sarah's party. John Paul wonders whether to keep the truth about Kieron's sexuality a secret, while Summer hatches an unorthodox plan to make herself a star

• Season 2008 Episode 21: EPISODE: 2221

  John Paul mistakes Kieron's concern about his relationship with Robin for disapproval about his sexuality. However, the clergyman offers up a bombshell when he learns the McQueen lad has severed his ties with the philandering barman. Meanwhile, Summer and OB have the time of their lives in London

• Season 2008 Episode 20: EPISODE: 2220

  Mike and Zoe endeavour to spend more time alone together. Danny reflects on his unsuccessful date with Hannah, and OB finds himself defending Summer from Steph's unkind comments. Kieron's presence makes it difficult for John Paul to relax as he tries to enjoy a night out with Robin

• Season 2008 Episode 19: EPISODE: 2219

  Frankie tells Newt to stay away from Lauren after she learns the pair have been skipping school. Jake receives stern words from his mother, convincing him to visit Nancy and Charlie at the hospital, while Danny is delighted when Hannah suggests they go on a date

• Season 2008 Episode 18: EPISODE: 2218

  Jake and Nancy struggle to come to terms with the news that Charlie has been diagnosed with leukaemia. Tom manages to find his way to the Valentines', where Newt and Lauren proceed to dress him up in eyeliner and a dog collar. Zak plays matchmaker between Robin and John Paul

• Season 2008 Episode 17: EPISODE: 2217

  Jake removes all of the phones from the flat when he realises Nancy is considering getting in touch with Sarah, and his controlling behaviour puts Charlie's health at risk. OB sticks up for Summer when Newt and Lauren knock her acting abilities, while John Paul takes a shine to the Dog's new barman

• Season 2008 Episode 16: EPISODE: 2216

  Nancy and Jake receive a frosty reception from Hannah and Sarah as they arrive home from their break. Summer inspires Carmel to find the courage to pick up the results of her assessment, while Tina confides her worries to Mercedes about the effect her pregnancy could have on her marriage to Dom

• Season 2008 Episode 15: EPISODE: 2215

  Dom gives Tina an ultimatum, telling his wife they have no future together if she goes ahead with the plan to have a baby for Jacqui. Carmel's desire to join the police force sees her preparing for a fitness test, while Russ tells Nancy to ignore Jake's unkind comments about her desire to help him plot out his career

• Season 2008 Episode 14: EPISODE: 2214

  Myra is full of regret after hitting Michaela, but her confidence that her daughter will return home seems misplaced when Ste arrives to pick up her things. Tony worries about the toll Tina's decision to be a surrogate mum is taking on Dom, while Russ is taken aback by the way Jake treats Nancy

• Season 2008 Episode 13: EPISODE: 2213

  Jacqui's excitement at the prospect of Tina's pregnancy begins to drive her sister to distraction, while Newt helps Darren find somewhere to sleep. Jack is turned down for a loan because of his weak heart, and Myra blames Ste for Michaela's decision to experiment with drugs

• Season 2008 Episode 12: EPISODE: 2212

  Mike pours his heart out to Zoe, revealing that he has developed feelings for her and imploring her not to move away, while Rhys and unlikely contender Mercedes battle it out in the Mr Hollyoaks competition. Niall offers Myra a job at Evissa and Michaela continues to neglect her studies

• Season 2008 Episode 11: EPISODE: 2211

  When Warren clashes with Jack at the Dog, Frankie asks the pair to cool their tempers as Newt's social worker pays a visit. Mike and Zoe ponder the repercussions of spending the night together, while Myra reaches the end of her tether after Michaela plays truant. Elsewhere, Zak, Rhys and Elliot are signed up to compete in a 'Mr Hollyoaks' competition

• Season 2008 Episode 10: EPISODE: 2210

  Worried that she is partly to blame for Mike's decision to ask Kathy to leave, Zoe decides to find somewhere else to live. Amy takes Michaela's advice and gets back together with Ste, but an unwelcome visitor arrives to spoil their reunion. Kris looks set to discover the truth behind the pirate radio broadcasts

• Season 2008 Episode 9: EPISODE: 2209

  Mike tries his best to stand by Kathy, but after relations between them take yet another turn for the worse, he asks her to leave the Barnes family home. Myra takes great delight in making a fuss of Father Kieron, while Elliot celebrates getting one over on Kris by remarking on the popularity of the pirate radio broadcasts

• Season 2008 Episode 8: EPISODE: 2208

  John Paul finds Michaela's attempts to flirt with Father Kieron hilarious, but her brother's mocking laughter fails to put her off the chase. Amy struggles to deal with the revelations about Kathy's actions, while Mike is left stunned when his wife acts as though nothing has happened

• Season 2008 Episode 7: EPISODE: 2207

  Carmel figures out who is terrorising the Ashworths, but has her work cut out convincing them that she is accusing the right person. Amy worries that she will be expelled from school because of Nige, while a handsome stranger catches Mercedes' attention - but she receives a shock when she learns who he is

• Season 2008 Episode 6: EPISODE: 2206

  Mike prepares a special meal to celebrate his and Kathy's wedding anniversary, but when his wife fails to return home he takes the opportunity to get to know Zoe. Rhys and Suzanne worry about the continuing hate campaign being waged against them, while Zak finds three's a crowd when he spends time with Justin and Katy

• Season 2008 Episode 5: EPISODE: 2206

  Omnibus. Mike prepares a special meal to celebrate his and Kathy's wedding anniversary, but when his wife fails to return home he takes the opportunity to get to know Zoe. Rhys and Suzanne worry about the continuing hate campaign being waged against them, while Zak finds three's a crowd when he spends time with Justin and Katy

• Season 2008 Episode 4: EPISODE: 2205

  Nancy becomes inconsolable after Jake tells her he thinks the allegations against her are true - and looks set for a nerve-racking meeting with Mrs Webster at the school. Sasha is devastated after spending the night in a prison cell, while Zak goes out of his way to avoid Val

• Season 2008 Episode 3: EPISODE: 2204

  Jake suggests to Nancy that they go out for the day, all too aware the police are on their way to arrest his unsuspecting fiancee. Katy invites Justin and Zak on a drunken night out, while Lauren is embarrassed by her mother's antics and Fletch tries to patch up his differences with Sasha

• Season 2008 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2203

  Lauren makes it clear to Val that she isn't interested in spending time with her. Kris laments the fact that both the women he had romantic intentions toward have left the village, while Jake struggles to hold his tongue when Nancy suggests going out for a drink with Russ

• Season 2008 Episode 1: EPISODE: 2202

  Jack dismisses Darren's excuses for failing to win back his share of The Dog as his son searches frantically for any sign of Jess. Summer worries about telling Kris that she has decided to be with OB, while a hungover Nancy faces up to a furious Jake following her drunken antics the night before. Danny and Lauren's mother Valerie arrives in the village

Hollyoaks: Season 2007

• Season 2007 Episode 268: EPISODE: 2201

  Darren meets with Warren in the hope of buying back his share of The Dog, but his plans suffer a last-minute hitch. Carmel spots a suspicious-looking device in an abandoned car, prompting Calvin to spring into action, while OB hopes for an opportunity to express his feelings for Summer

• Season 2007 Episode 267: EPISODE: 2200

  Tony faces a dilemma, feeling he has to choose between Dom's happiness with Tina or Jacqui's delight at the prospect of being a mother. Elliot seems in a sombre mood following his Christmas break, while Newt celebrates his return to the Osbornes' by romancing Lauren

• Season 2007 Episode 266: EPISODE: 2199

  Dom is left feeling betrayed when he hears of Tina's plan to be a surrogate mum for Tony and Jacqui. Rhys pleads with Beth to stop stringing Gilly along and admit that he is the one she wants to be with, while Jessica feels guilty after stealing from Louise, but Darren insists she did the right thing

• Season 2007 Episode 265: EPISODE: 2198

  Jacqui's joy at Tina offering to be a surrogate mum is in sharp contrast to Tony's mood as he wonders whether Mercedes will reveal his secret. Darren and Jess face temptation when they get the chance to steal takings from Evissa, while Rhys struggles to contain his envy as Gilly plans his trip with Beth

• Season 2007 Episode 264: EPISODE: 2197

  As his odd fascination with the McQueen clan continues, Niall finds himself invited to spend Christmas day with the family. Beth and Rhys try to act naturally after the events of the night before, while Gilly reveals he is planning to travel to Thailand. Darren is heartbroken when Jack and Frankie blank him at the hospital, before Warren offers him the chance to buy back his share in The Dog. Meanwhile, Mercedes warns Tony she will do everything she can to prevent him from marrying Jacqui

• Season 2007 Episode 263: EPISODE: 2196

  Steph comforts Darren after he blames himself for causing Jack's heart attack. Tina faces an uncertain future as she prepares for Dom to return home from his holiday, while Hannah decides to try her hand at playing Cupid when Rhys reveals he has been dumped by Sarah

• Season 2007 Episode 262: EPISODE: 2195

  The repercussions of Warren's win reverberate across the village, as Louise berates her fiance for gambling with his livelihood and Darren dreads telling Jack about his loss. Rhys looks to put his feelings for Beth behind him by telling Sarah he loves her, while Summer and OB share a kiss under the mistletoe

• Season 2007 Episode 261: EPISODE: 2194

  Zoe tries to help Darren by convincing him to visit a counsellor, but is taken aback when he gets the wrong impression and tries to kiss her. OB feels guilty when Simon tells him he has decided to leave the area, and Beth becomes jealous when she sees Rhys getting close to Sarah

• Season 2007 Episode 260: EPISODE: 2193

  Max tries to apologise to OB for what happened to Simon, but is left shocked when his pal belittles their longstanding friendship. Steph's half-hearted attempts at standing in for the musical's assistant director lead to Summer getting injured, while Warren tempts Darren by inviting him to join a game of cards

• Season 2007 Episode 259: EPISODE: 2192

  The truth behind Simon's odd behaviour is finally revealed when his wife arrives in the village. Tony upsets Summer by criticising her performance in the musical, while Tina is unimpressed when she finds out Jacqui has taken on her old job at the college

• Season 2007 Episode 258: EPISODE: 2190

  Jake shocks Nancy by proposing to her at Charlie's naming ceremony, and Steph notices something odd about the engagement ring he offers her. Darren is plagued with guilt after Newt's sudden departure, Gilly and Rhys delve into Simon's past and Michaela invites Nige to join the Baby Diegos

• Season 2007 Episode 257: EPISODE: 2189

  Nancy is reunited with Jake when she confesses she needs to be close to him and Charlie more than ever. Amy becomes increasingly worried about Nige staying at the flat, OB goes for a drink with Summer, and Darren plants the stolen jewellery in Newt's backpack

• Season 2007 Episode 256: EPISODE: 2188

  Driven to desperation when a thug threatens to hurt Zoe if he can't pay off his gambling debts, Darren stoops to stealing jewellery from Frankie. Max and Steph worry that OB is setting his hopes of romance too high when he seizes an opportunity to spend more time with Summer, while Nancy decides that she is better off single

• Season 2007 Episode 255: EPISODE: 2187

  Darren faces a crisis of conscience when Jess asks him to accompany her for one last night at the casino, before he is mugged after volunteering to bank The Dog's takings. Fletch panics and flushes Ste's supply of drugs down the toilet when the pair are nearly caught out by Amy, while Nancy questions why Jake has left her

• Season 2007 Episode 254: EPISODE: 2186

  Omnibus. Jake walks out on Nancy after she rejects his idea to hold a naming ceremony for baby Charlie. Carmel informs her sisters they will have to keep on the straight and narrow now she is dating Calvin, while Ste faces up to the prospect of a miserable Christmas when he gets sacked from his job

• Season 2007 Episode 253: EPISODE: 2186

  Jake walks out on Nancy after she rejects his idea to hold a naming ceremony for baby Charlie. Carmel informs her sisters they will have to keep on the straight and narrow now she is dating Calvin, while Ste faces up to the prospect of a miserable Christmas when he gets sacked from his job

• Season 2007 Episode 252: EPISODE: 2185

  Rhys finds it a struggle keeping up the facade of being over Beth and is hurt when he sees her trying to cultivate a relationship with Gilly. Tina feels terrible when she wakes up next to Russ and decides her marriage to Dom is over, while Elliot and John Paul set up a pirate radio show

• Season 2007 Episode 251: EPISODE: 2184

  Russ becomes Tina's saviour when he walks in on Pete groping her and promptly punches the lecherous teacher. Hannah suffers traumatic flashbacks when Justin and Danny feast on crisps at the Dog, while Rhys spots Gilly kissing Beth. John Paul and Elliot plot to put Kris in his place

• Season 2007 Episode 250: EPISODE: 2183

  Danny's attempts to impress Hannah by putting up the Christmas lights at the Drive 'n' Buy end in disaster when his efforts result in a power failure hitting the village. Meanwhile, Tina and Pete are trapped together when their classroom is plunged into darkness. Rhys and Sarah continue their reconciliation, and John Paul impresses Elliot by standing up to Kris

• Season 2007 Episode 249: EPISODE: 2182

  Gilly's excitement about Beth inviting him to a music quiz is tempered when he realises she has also asked Rhys, while Danny and Hannah hit it off at the same event. Tina is upset when she finds Dom enjoying a drink with Pete, while Danny and Justin look for work

• Season 2007 Episode 248: EPISODE: 2181

  New stylist Niall makes a good impression on his first day of work at Evissa, but manages to get on the wrong side of Warren. Beth gets a ticking off at the Drive 'n' Buy for selling alcohol to an underage customer, while Pete tricks Tina into thinking there is going to be a teachers' night out at the Loft

• Season 2007 Episode 247: EPISODE: 2180

  Jake's jealousy grows when Newt interrupts his night in with Nancy, and he worries that history will repeat itself and his lover will fall for a schoolboy. Dom is angry with Tina when he finds out she offered to be a surrogate mum for Jacqui, while Sarah persuades Mike to take Zoe in

• Season 2007 Episode 246: EPISODE: 2179

  Kris finds his suspicions about Darren and Jessica confirmed when he overhears the pair talking on the phone. Jacqui takes her frustrations out on Myra for backing Mercedes' decision before Tina offers her an alternative solution to her woes. Jake is perturbed when Nancy offers to give Newt extra tuition

• Season 2007 Episode 245: EPISODE: 2178

  The McQueen sisters rally round to convince Mercedes to let Jacqui and Tony bring up the baby, but are too late to stop her visiting an abortion clinic. Malachy competes with Justin and Danny for a contract to refurbish Evissa, while Kris suspects Darren has been cheating on Zoe with Jess

• Season 2007 Episode 244: EPISODE: 2177

  Mercedes is shocked when Tony concedes that Jacqui's idea for the couple to bring up her baby would be a good solution for all involved. Zoe and Darren's relationship problems continue, while Jake is troubled by how close Nancy and Russ are becoming

• Season 2007 Episode 243: EPISODE: 2176

  Mercedes reveals that she's pregnant and Jacqui decides the unborn child could be the answer to her and Tony's prayers. Rhys tries to put his feelings for Beth behind him by helping Gilly win her over, while Darren tries to keep his fling with Jessica a secret and Tina's misery at the hands of Pete continues

• Season 2007 Episode 242: EPISODE: 2175

  Zoe and Steph continue to clash over their video project and Darren is unable to fight the temptation to go to the casino with Jess - and after a lucrative win, there are other things he can't resist, too. Tony feels like a condemned man after Mercedes' revelation and Myra makes Jacqui an offer

• Season 2007 Episode 241: EPISODE: 2174

  Mercedes makes a startling revelation that leaves Tony stunned. Rhys enjoys spending time working with Hannah at the Drive and Buy but is consumed by jealousy when he sees Beth linking arms with Gilly. Darren and Jess celebrate their good fortune, while Zoe and Steph find their artistic visions clash as they begin work on their video project

• Season 2007 Episode 240: EPISODE: 2173

  Jake's behaviour toward Nancy becomes more spiteful as he tricks her into thinking she has lost her keys, causing her to miss an important exam. Hannah enjoys her date with Danny, while Rhys becomes jealous of the amount of time Beth is spending with Gilly. Darren and Jess decide to try their luck at a casino

• Season 2007 Episode 239: EPISODE: 2172

  Zoe is shocked when she realises Darren stole her money to gamble with and tells him that their relationship is over. Jake struggles to contain his rage when Nancy arrives home late after going for a drink with Sarah and Hannah, while Kris takes great pleasure in teasing Malachy

• Season 2007 Episode 238: EPISODE: 2171

  The Ashworth clan face up to their problems as they begin a family counselling course. Nancy reprimands Jake for enjoying a wild night out the day before he starts his new job, while Zoe discovers how deeply Darren has fallen into debt. Carmel tries to keep her relationship with Calvin a secret

• Season 2007 Episode 237: EPISODE: 2170

  Katy confides in Justin that she thinks Warren torched Evissa to claim the insurance, while her brother overhears Ste bragging about starting the fire. Hannah feels put out when her return home is overshadowed by Beth's surprise party, while Malachy encourages Jake to let off some steam

• Season 2007 Episode 236: EPISODE: 2169

  Calvin rescues Louise from the burning Evissa and administers mouth-to-mouth, inciting a jealous rage in Warren. Gilly looks to confirm his suspicions about Simon, while Jake finds he has something in common with Kris's brother Malachy. Max and Steph perform at the Singing Sensations competition

• Season 2007 Episode 235: EPISODE: 2168

  Ste is infuriated by Warren's disrespectful attitude toward him and plans to gain his revenge by setting fire to Evissa. Louise is shocked when Carmel arrives at her engagement party with Calvin as her date and Nancy pleads with Jake to curb his aggressive behaviour

• Season 2007 Episode 234: EPISODE: 2167

  Carmel is excited when her horoscope predicts she will fall in love, and starts to take a romantic interest in Calvin. Louise is relieved when Carl reports that Warren is keeping his nose clean, while Nancy is annoyed when Sarah tells her she's become boring. Max partners Steph in a singing competition

• Season 2007 Episode 233: EPISODE: 2166

  Mike confronts Kathy about her decision to contact social services about Amy and Leah, but she tells him she did it out of compassion. Louise starts to believe her fiance is up to something illegal, while elsewhere Ste admits to stealing her fiance's credit card. Steph and Summer compete in a singing competition

• Season 2007 Episode 232: EPISODE: 2165

  Amy is furious when a social worker visits her to talk about Leah, and accuses Mike of asking them to check up on her. Louise is reminded of her tangled past when Carmel suggests she start making preparations for her marriage to Warren, while Tina finds Dom is too wrapped up in his own worries to discuss hers

• Season 2007 Episode 231: EPISODE: 2164

  Pete's harassment continues and an increasingly miserable Tina finds her tolerance being pushed to its limits. Michaela convinces Amy to hold a housewarming party, while Tony resolves to convince Jacqui that their relationship is worth one final chance

• Season 2007 Episode 230: EPISODE: 2163

  Mercedes and Tony are instantly filled with regret after spending the night together, while Tina seeks advice from Myra on the best way to react to Pete's increasingly inappropriate behaviour. Ste takes Warren's wallet and goes on a spending spree, while Rhys finds it difficult to shake off his attraction to Beth

• Season 2007 Episode 229: EPISODE: 2162

  Tony and Mercedes drunkenly reflect on what went wrong in their relationships and end up falling into bed together. Amy thinks her and Ste's worries are over when he brings home a crisis loan cheque, while Rhys defends Beth when Josh berates her for using Hannah's things

• Season 2007 Episode 228: EPISODE: 2161

  Omnibus. Amy is over the moon when Ste reveals he has found them a council flat, but worries about how Mike will react. Jacqui is incensed to learn Tony is still in contact with Harry, while Dom feels left on the sidelines as Tina gets wrapped up in her new job. Gilly asks Beth to stay with the Ashworths

• Season 2007 Episode 227: EPISODE: 2161

  Amy is over the moon when Ste reveals he has found them a council flat, but worries about how Mike will react. Jacqui is incensed to learn Tony is still in contact with Harry, while Dom feels left on the sidelines as Tina gets wrapped up in her new job. Gilly asks Beth to stay with the Ashworths

• Season 2007 Episode 226: EPISODE: 2160

  Jacqui finds it painful seeing how happy Tony is when he's around Harry and asks him to choose between her and his son. Rhys becomes jealous when Calvin makes a move on Beth, while Steph worries that she will no longer be the centre of attention as Summer starts work at MOBs

• Season 2007 Episode 225: EPISODE: 2159

  Rhys reacts angrily when Beth suggests they talk about how Noel's death has affected them. Tina gets off to a good start on her first day at work and Summer agrees to take a job at Mobs. Tony is delighted by how well Jacqui takes the news about Harry

• Season 2007 Episode 224: EPISODE: 2158

  Tony and Tessie agree that they have plenty to talk about and decide to meet in secret, but Jacqui jumps to the wrong conclusion when she happens across them embracing. Tina suffers from a bad case of nerves as she prepares for a job interview, Newt and Lauren concoct a sick prank and Rhys finds out that Gilly has fallen for Beth

• Season 2007 Episode 223: EPISODE: 2157

  Tony is astonished when a string of his ex-girlfriends arrive in the village for his birthday party and finds his life turned upside down when one of his old flames makes a stunning revelation. Steph finds a way into Tom's affections by helping him fix one of his toys, while Summer vows to make the best of her remaining time with James before he goes off to war

• Season 2007 Episode 222: EPISODE: 2156

  Steph bites off more than she can chew when she vows to get Newt to school on time as well as taking on babysitting duties for Max and Nancy. Tina and Dom are keen to outdo Jacqui in providing the biggest surprise for Tony's birthday, while Summer and Kris get their wires crossed

• Season 2007 Episode 221: EPISODE: 2155

  Mike and Sarah agree to visit Ste and Amy with the troubled lad's stepfather after he arrives unexpectedly at the Barnes's. Darren shares his disappointment with Newt after losing a significant sum on a bet, Steph heads off for an acting audition and Jake feels frustrated with his lot in life

• Season 2007 Episode 220: EPISODE: 2154

  Frankie and Jack throw a birthday party for Newt to help him feel more at home at The Dog. With Jake away, Nancy and Russ share a few drinks and start to see each other in a different light. Max does his best to keep Steph on his side, while Amy tells Ste she's unhappy staying at the B&B

• Season 2007 Episode 219: EPISODE: 2153

  Ste manages to find temporary accommodation, while Sarah and Michaela try to convince Amy to return home. Steph finds it difficult to connect with Tom and is taken aback when she overhears him insulting her. The Baby Diegos endure a series of creative differences, while Rhys and Beth continue to bicker

• Season 2007 Episode 218: EPISODE: 2152

  Mike clashes with Amy and Ste at Sarah's birthday party, prompting his youngest daughter to take drastic action. Neville tries to work out the source of the tension between Rhys and Beth, while a reluctant Max agrees to accompany Steph to dinner at the Osbornes'

• Season 2007 Episode 217: EPISODE: 2151

  Rhys spots a familiar face at Noel's funeral, leading to the lad making a shocking discovery. The tension over Ste's presence in the Barnes household spoils Sarah's birthday celebrations, while Frankie and Jack prepare for the arrival of another foster child

• Season 2007 Episode 216: EPISODE: 2150

  Mike asks Amy to return home and takes his anger out on Ste when she refuses. Darren realises his attitude toward Jack and Frankie's fostering is getting the pair down and encourages them to give it another go. Rhys reacts badly to news of Noel's death, culminating in an emotional talk with Suzanne

• Season 2007 Episode 215: EPISODE: 2149

  Neville hopes to enjoy his birthday, but the celebrations are tempered by Hannah's worryingly frail appearance and the death of his brother Noel. Louise feels closer to Warren after he lets his emotional barriers down to discuss his unhappy childhood and Darren complains about having to live with Daisy

• Season 2007 Episode 214: EPISODE: 2148

  Katy urges Warren to own up to Louise about murdering Sean, while Frankie reveals she has decided to take in a foster child without telling Jack, much to Darren's disgust. Myra is shocked to find some of her money has disappeared and suspicion soon falls upon Nana McQueen

• Season 2007 Episode 213: EPISODE: 2147

  Warren worries that his murderous past has caught up with him when a body is found and Louise, convinced that the corpse is Sean's, asks him to help her identify the remains. Carmel treats Mercedes to a fake tan that goes drastically wrong, while Tom has an accident when OB neglects to watch over him

• Season 2007 Episode 212: EPISODE: 2146

  Katy returns from hospital and is thrilled when Warren gives his blessing to her relationship with Justin. OB pays more attention to an attractive girl than Tom when he takes the youngster swimming, while Jessica is let off the hook for the gas leak in the halls and the rift between Mercedes and Carmel widens

• Season 2007 Episode 211: EPISODE: 2145

  Katy defends Justin when Warren tells him to leave after she wakes up in hospital, while the McQueen family gather around Carmel's bed and wait for news of her condition. Jessica asks Danny to keep quiet about the work he did on the boiler and Gilly teases Rhys after Beth fails to get in touch with him

• Season 2007 Episode 210: EPISODE: 2144

  Justin visits the halls to talk Katy round but springs into action when he finds everyone at the flat is unconscious. Rhys takes Beth home to introduce her to his parents and ends up getting more than he bargained for, while OB realises why Tom seems so unhappy about Max seeing Steph

• Season 2007 Episode 209: EPISODE: 2143

  The students plan a party to celebrate Kris's return and John Paul moving into the flat and entrust Jessica with the cash to pay a plumber to fix their boiler. However, the hard-up girl pays Danny to do the work instead and pockets the rest of the cash, with potentially disastrous consequences for her friends. Carmel and Russ talk about how their friendship is developing and Rhys gives Hannah the gossip on his relationship with Beth

• Season 2007 Episode 208: EPISODE: 2142

  Rhys becomes furious when he realises he doesn't have a way to contact Beth after Gilly accidentally puts his mobile in the washing machine. Jessica tells Justin to step up his efforts if he wants to win Katy back, while jealousy inspires Tom to play a trick on Max as his brother prepares for his date with Steph

• Season 2007 Episode 207: EPISODE: 2141

  Omnibus. Rhys can't believe his luck when he hooks up with Beth for a date and the pair find they're a match made in heaven, while Max finds it impossible to tell Steph that he's fallen for her. Jacqui worries about impressing the adoption officer and enlists Carmel to help tone down her image

• Season 2007 Episode 206: EPISODE: 2140

  Jacqui finds it difficult to put the upset of losing the baby behind her, and after spending some time looking after Charlie she tells Tony she'd like to give adoption a go. Rhys accidentally knocks a girl over while driving to a gig and Danny goes too far with Steph, giving Max the opportunity to make a play for her affections

• Season 2007 Episode 205: EPISODE: 2139

  Max sets out to make his feelings toward Steph crystal clear after worrying he might have blown his chances with her. Rhys has an emotional chat with Gilly about Hannah's anorexia and apologises for believing the false accusation she made against him. John Paul moves into Elliot's room at the halls

• Season 2007 Episode 204: EPISODE: 2138

  Carmel tells Mercedes she doesn't deserve to be with Russ, but her sister resolves to ask him to take her back anyway. Max finds it difficult to express his feelings for Steph, who is left thinking he just wants to stay friends, while John Paul and Tina's frustration with their lack of privacy comes to a head

• Season 2007 Episode 203: EPISODE: 2137

  Mercedes and Carmel come in for a shock when their spa holiday turns out to be a gruelling survival course, where the former is charmed by an Army instructor. Max looks after Steph after she suffers an epileptic seizure, while Myra feels down in the dumps after being left home alone and Amy finds it difficult to trust Ste after all that's happened between them

• Season 2007 Episode 202: EPISODE: 2136

  Amy's party proves far more popular than she imagined when Michaela posts details of the shindig on the Internet and events at the bash begin to get out of hand, leaving Ste to come to the rescue. Myra tries to demonstrate that her family are a solid unit by getting the clan together for a meal, while Kris grows tired of Jess and Zoe's constant bickering

• Season 2007 Episode 201: EPISODE: 2135

  Danny convinces Justin to try to win Katy back, but his efforts fail when she jumps to the wrong conclusion after spotting him breaking up an argument between John Paul and Nancy. The tension mounts between Jess and Zoe when they attend the Freshers' Ball

• Season 2007 Episode 200: EPISODE: 2134

  Jake thinks Nancy is cheating on him when she decides to spend more time with her college friends than him. Amy is annoyed when Josh fails to turn up for their date and she ends up talking to Ste, who tries to convince her that he has changed for the better. Katy gets the wrong impression of John Paul

• Season 2007 Episode 199: EPISODE: 2133

  Sarah rushes away to attend a modelling job, leaving Amy home alone - and later that night, a hooded figure breaks in and confronts her. Rhys and Josh are stricken with guilt after learning how badly Hannah's condition has deteriorated, while Jake's plans for a romantic evening in with Nancy look set to be dashed

• Season 2007 Episode 198: EPISODE: 2132

  Hannah continues to turn down offers of help from her family and refuses to visit a doctor. Amy refuses to let Mike take Leah when he pays Kathy a visit and is left arguing with Sarah over babysitting duties, but neither of them realise they are being watched by a sinister figure. Katy's first day at college doesn't go to plan

• Season 2007 Episode 197: EPISODE: 2131

  Josh and Rhys try to get through to Hannah, while Justin vows to win Katy back after their quarrel and Danny makes it his goal to help reunite the couple. Amy implores Sasha and Michaela to put aside their disagreements over Fletch and Steph makes a play for Max's affections

• Season 2007 Episode 196: EPISODE: 2130

  Sarah and Suzanne worry Hannah has still not properly recovered from her eating disorder when she passes out. Frankie finds it difficult to adjust to life without Craig, while OB realises Max's experiences with Clare have made him nervous about taking his friendship with Steph any farther

• Season 2007 Episode 195: EPISODE: 2129

  Craig and John Paul say their farewells as they prepare to head off for a new life in Ireland, but find themselves faced with a few lingering doubts to overcome before they fully commit to one another. Steph comforts Max, who he blames himself for the damage and hurt Clare has caused since she arrived at the village

• Season 2007 Episode 194: EPISODE: 2128

  Max and Warren race into action when Clare goes on the run with a hostage in tow, and when her car plunges over the edge of a quarry it looks certain that the pursuit will end in tragedy. Sarah looks to Rhys for support after learning about Craig and John Paul's plan to move to Dublin

• Season 2007 Episode 193: EPISODE: 2127

  Clare returns in dramatic style, determined to exact revenge on the person who tried to kill her by kidnapping someone very close to them. Craig is hurt when Frankie blurts out her true feelings about his relationship with John Paul, while Sarah does her best to support Hannah at Melissa's funeral

• Season 2007 Episode 192: EPISODE: 2126

  Warren throws a party at The Loft to celebrate resuming control of the club and offers Justin the position of manager. Sarah is upset when she overhears John Paul and Craig planning a new life together in Dublin and asks for support from Hannah, but her friend is still struggling to cope with life without Melissa. Max decides to act on his feelings for Steph

• Season 2007 Episode 191: EPISODE: 2125

  Clare finally discovers the identity of the person who tried to murder her as she prepares to leave the village for good. Craig lashes out when Darren taunts him about his relationship with John Paul, while Danny helps Calvin come round to the idea of Leo returning to the fold

• Season 2007 Episode 190: EPISODE: 2124

  Unwilling to deal with Warren and put on edge by his bully-boy tactics, Clare offers to sell The Loft back to Max. The McQueen and Osborne clans ask Craig and John Paul to cool things off, but it's not long before the pair are back in one another's arms. Danny and Lauren look set to move away from the Village

• Season 2007 Episode 189: EPISODE: 2123

  Clare manages to manipulate Louise, telling her Warren will never truly forgive her for her decision to have an abortion. Sarah thinks over her relationship with Craig and confides in Nancy that she hopes they could be reunited. Sasha and Lauren spend some time bonding

• Season 2007 Episode 188: EPISODE: 2122

  Tempers spill over at the engagement party when Sarah catches Craig in bed with John Paul. Frankie accuses the McQueen lad of corrupting her son, leading to Mercedes resigning from her job at The Dog in protest. Clare turns down Warren's offer to buy The Loft, while Danny's charm offensive starts to bear fruit as he continues his pursuit of Mercedes

• Season 2007 Episode 187: EPISODE: 2121

  Sarah is delighted when Frankie throws and engagement party for her and Craig, but her fiance can only worry about how John Paul will react when he finds out. Mercedes catches Danny's eye when he hits the town with Calvin, while Justin is embarrassed when he can only afford a small gift for Katy's birthday

• Season 2007 Episode 186: EPISODE: 2120

  John Paul feels guilty when Hannah's friends make it clear they believe he is responsible for her anorexia. Nancy convinces Sarah that she should tell everyone about her engagement to Craig, Warren announces his intentions to buy The Loft and Leo tries to talk his way out of a tricky situation

• Season 2007 Episode 185: EPISODE: 2119

  Drama following the lives and loves of a group of teenagers and young adults in Chester

• Season 2007 Episode 184: EPISODE: 2119

  Sasha's first day at college proves eventful, as Fletch makes a desperate plea to win her back after his dalliance with Michaela, and her father makes an unexpected confession. Hannah's friends find out about her anorexia and Craig warns John Paul he is the last person she'll want to see

• Season 2007 Episode 183: EPISODE: 2118

  Hannah helps Melissa escape from hospital and together they make plans to leave the country. However, when the pair return to the Ashworths' to retrieve Hannah's passport, Suzanne catches them in the act. Craig goes to great lengths to keep his engagement to Sarah a secret, while Fletch finds it difficult juggling the demands of two girlfriends

• Season 2007 Episode 182: EPISODE: 2117

  Russ is upset when he overhears Nancy and Jake discussing how glad they are that he's moving out and finds a shoulder to cry on in Carmel. A doctor visits Hannah and confirms to Suzanne that her daughter is suffering from an eating disorder, while Fletch tries to decide between Michaela and Sasha

• Season 2007 Episode 181: EPISODE: 2116

  Omnibus. Tired of Russ's self-pity and drunken behaviour, Nancy tells Jake that he has to go. Suzanne blames herself for not realising what was wrong with Hannah, while Jessica takes on a job at the Dog to try to solve her money problems. Sasha and Michaela continue to fight over Fletch

• Season 2007 Episode 180: EPISODE: 2116

  Tired of his self-pity and drunken behaviour, Nancy tells Jake that Russ has to go. Suzanne tortures herself for not realising what was wrong with Hannah, while Jessica takes on a job at the Dog to try to solve her money problems. Sasha and Michaela continue to fight over Fletch

• Season 2007 Episode 179: EPISODE: 2115

  Hannah quickly regrets making false claims against Gilly, while her devastated friend talks to Suzanne in an effort to clear his name. Darren and Zoe spend time getting to know each other better, Jake impresses Nancy by distancing himself from Russ's laddish behaviour and Jessica faces a moral dilemma

• Season 2007 Episode 178: EPISODE: 2114

  Jessica is delighted when her father arrives with plenty of cash, hoping her money worries are over for good - but events soon take a dramatic turn. Hannah feels completely alone after Melissa's collapse, while Darren tries to get Zoe into bed and Nancy delivers a few home truths to Russ

• Season 2007 Episode 177: EPISODE: 2113

  Jacqui is feeling low after spending the night in jail and is left unsure how to react when Tony declares his love for her. Gilly searches for an opportunity to tell Rhys and Josh about his fears for Hannah when the pair return from holiday, while Darren plans a romantic picnic for Zoe

• Season 2007 Episode 176: EPISODE: 2111

  Omnibus. Warren taunts Clare, telling her that whoever pushed her is still on the loose, while Russ and Calvin are still fuming at the jury's decision to let the bad boy go free. Mercedes and Jacqui are left distraught after both splitting up with their other halves, and Fletch invites Sasha out on a date - but Michaela throws a spanner into the works

• Season 2007 Episode 175: EPISODE: 2111

  Distraught at the breakdown of her relationship with Tony and the loss of their child, Jacqui returns to her old ways, setting off on a shoplifting spree. Louise asks Warren to reassure her that he is a changed man and he sweeps her off her feet for a romantic dinner. Jessica cheats Frankie and Tony out of money

• Season 2007 Episode 174: EPISODE: 2110

  Warren taunts Clare, telling her that whoever pushed her is still on the loose, while Russ and Calvin are still fuming at the jury's decision to let the bad boy go free. Mercedes and Jacqui are left distraught after both splitting up with their other halves, and Fletch invites Sasha out on a date - but Michaela throws a spanner into the works

• Season 2007 Episode 173: EPISODE: 2110

  Russ is left stunned by the unexpected turn of events at the trial, while Clare, Katy and Louise anxiously await news of Warren's fate. OB sets Max up on a dinner date with Steph, but Tom intervenes and seizes the opportunity to court the object of his affections

• Season 2007 Episode 172: EPISODE: 2109

  Louise speaks up for Warren as the trial continues, before an unexpected face steps forward as a witness. Max helps Tom smarten up as he coaches the youngster in his quest to sweep Steph off her feet, while Katy decides to take drastic action to help her brother

• Season 2007 Episode 171: EPISODE: 2108

  Tensions run high as Warren's trial begins, with Clare and Calvin taking to the stand for the prosecution. Michaela receives a hostile reception from Amy when she returns from her holiday, while a mixture of guilt and a cash incentive from OB inspire Steph to volunteer to nurse Max back to health

• Season 2007 Episode 170: EPISODE: 2107

  Jake helps out Russ and Mercedes by offering the couple a place to stay after they argue about having to live at Myra's. Katy feels let down by Justin after he refuses to support Warren in court, while Max and OB host a limbo competition to try to drum up interest in Mobs

• Season 2007 Episode 169: EPISODE: 2106

  Omnibus. Katy is horrified by the state Warren is in when she visits him in prison and pleads with Justin to be a character witness for her brother. Tina and Mercedes argue about the lack of space at the McQueens', while Jake and Nancy endeavour to keep the truth about their relationship a secret from Margaret

• Season 2007 Episode 168: EPISODE: 2106

  Katy is horrified by the state Warren is in when she visits him in prison and pleads with Justin to be a character witness for her brother. Tina and Mercedes argue about the lack of space at the McQueens', while Jake and Nancy endeavour to keep the truth about their relationship a secret from Margaret

• Season 2007 Episode 167: EPISODE: 2105

  Craig and John Paul are left on tenterhooks as they wonder whether Spike will stay quiet about their secret relationship. The pair find themselves forced into a corner when Sarah begins to think her boyfriend might be seeing someone else. Carmel tells Jacqui she has broken her heart by forcing Aleksander out of Tony's flat

• Season 2007 Episode 166: EPISODE: 2104

  Carmel is inconsolable when Tony decides Aleksander should leave the flat, telling him he and Jacqui can't continue to live a lie after the trauma of recent events. Illicit lovers Craig and John Paul have an awkward moment when Sarah meets up with the pair to collect their exam results

• Season 2007 Episode 165: EPISODE: 2103

  Jacqui packs her suitcase and looks set to walk out on Tony, upsetting him with a series of hurtful remarks. Spike takes full advantage of an opportunity to tease Craig about his relationship with John Paul, and the pair are almost caught in the act by Jack

• Season 2007 Episode 164: EPISODE: 2102

  Hannah's friends and family start to notice changes in her appearance, but Melissa assures her she is doing the right thing. Spike is intrigued by Craig's odd reaction to the mention of John Paul's name and resolves to find out the truth. Jacqui is distraught to learn she could have trouble conceiving again after her miscarriage

• Season 2007 Episode 163: EPISODE: 2101

  Tony and Jacqui find it difficult to accept the loss of their baby, leaving Myra concerned about her daughter's state of mind. Craig takes the opportunity to spend time getting intimate with John Paul, but the pair risk getting caught out when Jake goes looking for them. Hannah warns Gilly to keep his distance and Jessica's cash worries deepen

• Season 2007 Episode 162: EPISODE: 2100

  Clare is unnerved when OB warns her that the person who tried to kill her may return to finish off the job. Dom tries his best to repair the rift between Tony and Jacqui, reminding his brother that all relationships can be hard work. Gilly tries to make Hannah see she is being manipulated by Melissa

• Season 2007 Episode 161: EPISODE: 2099

  Tony takes drastic action when the pain of seeing Aleksander being congratulated as the father of his and Jacqui's child becomes overbearing. Jessica's fledgling business enterprise looks set to crash and burn, while Katy and Louise are overjoyed when Warren's release becomes more likely. Suzanne tries to force Hannah to eat

• Season 2007 Episode 160: EPISODE: 2098

  A letter from Mandy brings back floods of memories for Tony and leads him and Jacqui to tell Myra about the pregnancy. Sarah tells Suzanne that she thinks Hannah is taking drugs, Justin vows to stay by Katy's side and Elliot returns to the village with good news. Jessica and Zak put a new business plan into operation

• Season 2007 Episode 159: EPISODE: 2097

  Sarah tries to get to the bottom of what's wrong with Hannah and is alarmed when her friend collapses. Justin and Katy decide that their future lies away from the village, but bad news for Warren prompts his sister to reconsider her options. Jessica and Zak get new jobs providing horoscope readings over the phone

• Season 2007 Episode 158: EPISODE: 2096

  Clare is upset to find The Loft is a mess on her first day back at work and settles down to drown her sorrows. Mike fears Amy and Kathy's relationship is beyond repair when the youngster refuses to visit her mother after her breakdown, while Tina and Dom return from their honeymoon

• Season 2007 Episode 157: EPISODE: 2095

  Amy worries frantically about her missing daughter and fears the worst when Mike receives a phone call from the police. Tony grows closer to Carmel, comforting the dizzy McQueen sister when she is upset by the strained atmosphere at Nancy's dinner party. Gilly tries his best to get through to Hannah when he catches her alone

• Season 2007 Episode 156: EPISODE: 2094

  The Barnes family are thrown into panic when they realise Kathy has disappeared with Leah, and Amy blasts Mike for not picking up on his wife's recent odd behaviour. Gilly confronts Hannah and makes a shocking accusation, while Jacqui grows jealous as Carmel keeps up the pretence of being Tony's other half a little too well. Elliot determines not to return to Wales with his mother

• Season 2007 Episode 155: EPISODE: 2093

  Sarah confronts John Paul over the gossip circulating about her family, but he misunderstands and concludes his relationship with Craig is out in the open. The Barnes clan struggle to deal with the fallout of their darkest secrets being revealed in a magazine, while Tony feels the pressure when an immigration officer arrives to talk to Aleksander

• Season 2007 Episode 154: EPISODE: 2092

  Worried her daughter is taking on too much responsibility for Leah, Kathy plays mind games with Amy to try to convince her she isn't up to the job. Craig and Sarah return from their holiday, but John Paul finds it difficult having to listen to all the sordid details of their time away. Steph encourages Elliot to stand up to his mother

• Season 2007 Episode 153: EPISODE: 2091

  Steph and Russ both enjoy their graduation day, but Mercedes worries her husband will become suspicious if gossip about her and Warren continues to circulate. Nancy has difficulty keeping her feelings for Jake under wraps, Michaela happens across a way to make some easy money and Kathy finds it hard to adjust to spending less time with Leah

• Season 2007 Episode 152: EPISODE: 2090

  Mercedes and Russ return home from honeymoon, but the new Mrs Owen receives an unwelcome reception from Louise, who asks her to come clean to the police and back up Warren's alibi. Melissa continues to encourage Hannah through her dangerous regimen of exercise and starvation and Gilly becomes increasingly worried about his friend's odd behaviour

• Season 2007 Episode 151: EPISODE: 2089

  Nancy and Jake hide their relationship by staging an argument for Steph's benefit - but some of the barbs hit a little too close to home. Calvin is furious when he realises his family believe he might have pushed Clare, while Gilly is shocked when Hannah lashes out at him and vows to find out what's troubling her

• Season 2007 Episode 150: EPISODE: 2088

  Calvin baulks at Leo's request that he give some thought to returning to work, and when Louise tries to intervene her ex lets slip a secret about the night that Clare was pushed. Amy feels very much alone after being dumped by Josh and prevented from looking after Leah by Kathy, while Melissa tries to distract Hannah from thoughts of food, and John Paul enjoys an afternoon with Spike

• Season 2007 Episode 149: EPISODE: 2087

  Suzanne books a family holiday in France to try and cheer up a dejected Josh. Before they leave, the youngster speaks to Amy, who asks him to raise Leah with her. John Paul faces against a race against time to prevent the letter he sent Frankie from reaching its target and Aleksander gets a job as a taxi driver

• Season 2007 Episode 148: EPISODE: 2086

  Josh refuses to answer Amy's calls after her revelation about Leah's parentage, and when the pair meet in town she begs him to let her explain why she kept the information under wraps. Tony grows increasingly annoyed with the behaviour of Aleksander, who borrows the Il Gnosh supremo's smartest suit for a job interview

• Season 2007 Episode 147: EPISODE: 2085

  Craig and Sarah are quickly reunited as a couple after undergoing a swift change of heart and declaring their love for one another, while Amy lets slip to a bewildered Josh that she is Leah's mother. Elliot tries to shape Steph into a woman his mother will approve of by teaching her Welsh

• Season 2007 Episode 146: EPISODE: 2084

  Melissa gives Sarah tickets to a fashion show and tells her to take Craig, but at the same time her boyfriend is making plans to finally end their relationship. Myra and Carmel worry that Jacqui's decision to move in with Tony could jeopardise Aleksander's chances of staying in England

• Season 2007 Episode 145: EPISODE: 2083

  Jake tells Nancy she's the one he wants to be with, while Tony insists Jacqui should move in with him so they can raise their child as a couple. Sarah ponders her future with Craig when Melissa comments that her status as a model could ruin their relationship and Amy enjoys the chance to look after Leah

• Season 2007 Episode 144: EPISODE: 2082

  Jake and Nancy try to ignore their feelings for each other after coming close to sharing another kiss. Hannah is almost caught in the act of binge eating and receives advice from Melissa on keeping her eating disorder a secret. Aleksander comforts Jacqui after her disagreement with Tony, while Josh, Fletch and Amy prepare for their first gig

• Season 2007 Episode 143: EPISODE: 2081

  Jacqui is keen to find Tony and talk over their dilemma, but he does his best to avoid her as he mulls over his options. Hannah feels left out when Sarah and Melissa go on a shopping spree without her, while Jake and Nancy remember Becca on her birthday. Elliot asks Zak for advice on finding a gift for one of the women in his life

• Season 2007 Episode 142: EPISODE: 2080

  Louise's interruption throws the wedding into disarray as Russ finds himself asking whether he should marry someone he's not sure he can trust. Jacqui is shocked when Nana McQueen reveals she knows her secret, while Jessica hits a nerve with Zoe by questioning why Darren didn't invite her to the wedding

• Season 2007 Episode 141: EPISODE: 2079

  Nicole and Aleksander go in search of Russ after he goes missing on the morning of the wedding, leaving Mercedes terrified he has found out about her infidelity. Tina and Dom have a heart-to-heart chat and realise how much they love one another, while Louise decides to confront Mercedes when Warren reveals he was with her when Clare was pushed

• Season 2007 Episode 140: EPISODE: 2078

  With their big day just around the corner Russ, Dom, Tina and Mercedes set out to enjoy their last night of freedom. However, as Tina catches Dom in a compromising position with a stripper and Russ looks on in horror at Mercedes' out-of-control behaviour, doubt emerges over whether either wedding will go ahead

• Season 2007 Episode 139: EPISODE: 2077

  Tina has doubts about marrying Dom when she finds out about the fling he once had with Mandy. Nicole is shocked that Russ would be willing to take part in the tacky double wedding the McQueen clan have planned, while Warren threatens to reveal Mercedes' secret if she doesn't visit him in jail. Josh and Fletch's band get their first gig - but the group still don't have any songs

• Season 2007 Episode 138: EPISODE: 2076

  Nicole returns to the village and soon begins bickering with Mercedes, fearing Russ is about to make a terrible mistake. Josh hopes his new rock 'n' roll image will impress Amy. Calvin visits prison to enjoy Warren's misery and Darren finds catering for a wedding is much more hassle than he had imagined

• Season 2007 Episode 137: EPISODE: 2075

  Warren tells Katy he is innocent when she asks him whether he pushed Clare, but she doubts everything he says after he falters when questioned about Sean's death. Josh and Fletch decide to start a band and Jessica is sacked after being caught stealing from Il Gnosh

• Season 2007 Episode 136: EPISODE: 2074

  Louise's guilt intensifies and she decides to visit Warren in prison to discuss her doubts about what happened the night Clare was pushed. Max and OB wait on tenterhooks to see whether Clare will retract her statement to social services, while Darren is torn between Zak's friendship and his attraction to Zoe. Jessica finds her money problems mounting

• Season 2007 Episode 135: EPISODE: 2073

  Max pays Clare a visit, threatening to kill her if she doesn't speak to Tom and persuade him to come home. Mercedes confesses to Father Raymond as she tries to decide whether to admit to her night of passion with Warren, while Calvin and Louise work together to construct a false alibi

• Season 2007 Episode 134: EPISODE: 2072

  Louise drowns her sorrows as she agonizes over not being able to remember if she was the one who pushed Clare before demanding that Calvin arrest her. Sarah wonders whether giving up modelling was the right choice, Jacqui berates Mercedes for not speaking up for Warren and Clare employs a nurse to care for her after she leaves hospital

• Season 2007 Episode 133: EPISODE: 2071

  Following Clare's revelation, Warren is arrested for her attempted murder, but he claims to have an alibi in the form of Mercedes. Sarah is delighted when her modelling photos end up on the front cover of a magazine and Max pays Tom another visit, but seems no closer to convincing his brother to return home

• Season 2007 Episode 132: EPISODE: 2070

  OB visits Clare in hospital, hoping it will be the last he ever sees of the woman who has caused him so much pain, and receives a nasty shock when she suddenly emerges from her coma. John Paul reveals that he has finished things with Spike and challenges Craig to come clean to Sarah about their feelings for each other

• Season 2007 Episode 131: EPISODE: 2069

  Rhys grows increasingly embarrassed by Noel's attempts to relive his youth and comes to a decision about his future when he hears him arguing with Neville. Max and Tom have an emotional reunion but, still worried about Clare's threats, the youngster refuses to go home with his brother

• Season 2007 Episode 130: EPISODE: 2068

  Craig finally tells John Paul that he loves him after an uncomfortable meeting with Sarah's new friends. Justin insists he and Katy have to get away from Warren and the village for good. Rhys is flabbergasted after Noel makes a move on the woman he has spent the whole evening chatting up

• Season 2007 Episode 129: EPISODE: 2067

  Katy orders her brother to stay away from Justin, but when the two men are left alone Warren makes a shocking confession. Craig celebrates his birthday at the SU bar, but endures a nightmarish tea at Jake's when it seems John Paul is about to spill the beans about their affair. Max accuses OB of being the one who pushed Clare

• Season 2007 Episode 128: EPISODE: 2066

  Calvin, Louise, Max, OB and Warren are questioned in relation to the attack on Clare, but all five are released without charge due to a lack of evidence. Katy watches over Justin at the hospital, while Rhys enjoys time bonding with Noel and Mercedes is filled with guilt over her indiscretion with Warren

• Season 2007 Episode 127: EPISODE: 2065

  Warren seduces Mercedes and takes her back to the flat, but rushes out in a fury after finding a goodbye letter left behind by Justin and Katy. Clare finds friends hard to come by as OB and Louise both confront her before events come to a dramatic climax

• Season 2007 Episode 126: EPISODE: 2064

  Justin and Katy prepare to flee, but their plans are thrown into doubt at the last minute when he realises something very important to him has been left at Warren's flat. Max pleads with a social worker to be allowed to take Tom home, while Louise confronts Clare, claiming she destroyed her chances of happiness with Calvin

• Season 2007 Episode 125: EPISODE: 2063

  Clare sinks to a new low, manipulating Tom into asking to be taken out of Max's care by telling the youngster that everyone he loves ends up dying. Calvin drags a distraught Louise through the streets, making sure everyone knows what he thinks of her, while Justin asks Katy to run away with him

• Season 2007 Episode 124: EPISODE: 2062

  Warren all too willingly helps Katy track Justin down and takes him back to the flat, where he issues him with a terrifying ultimatum. Clare creates chaos all around the village, telling Calvin the truth about how Louise lost the baby and accusing Max of abusing Tom

• Season 2007 Episode 123: EPISODE: 2061

  Justin and Katy plan to bring their relationship into the open after Warren's arrest but are stunned when he is released from custody. Clare is also shocked by the villain's quick reappearance and finds his calm and collected demeanour unsettling. Tom gives Max a hand at MOB's but has an accident while trying to prove himself as a waiter

• Season 2007 Episode 122: EPISODE: 2060

  Justin finally tells Clare everything he knows about Warren's role in Sean's death. The Ashworths endure an unhappy Fathers Day while Rhys makes a connection with Noel. Clare is knocked back in her pursuit of funds to pay off Mercedes' compensation claim by a triumphant Max and OB

• Season 2007 Episode 121: EPISODE: 2059

  Justin welcomes Katy back from her trip to London, but it seems Warren is on the verge of finding out everything about the couple's secret liaisons. Josh and Amy are finally reunited, but decide to take it slowly and see how things develop. Zak is left out in the cold when Zoe decides Darren is the man for her

• Season 2007 Episode 120: EPISODE: 2058

  Suzanne is furious to discover Mike was blackmailing Josh to keep him away from Amy. Justin assures Warren he can count on his loyalty and Rhys threatens to leave home. Darren worries that he is stepping on Zak's toes by flirting with Zoe and tries to push her away

• Season 2007 Episode 119: EPISODE: 2057

  Hannah tries to prevent her family from falling apart but her good intentions lead to Josh's secret coming out into the open. Zak comes to the rescue when Darren is attacked on his way to the bank to deposit the takings from The Dog and Steph remains determined to keep an eye on Jake and Nancy, interrupting the pair when they settle down for a candlelit dinner

• Season 2007 Episode 118: EPISODE: 2056

  The Ashworths are in turmoil after Noel's revelations and a series of arguments culminate in Neville trying to attack his unfaithful brother as Rhys looks on in horror. John Paul tells Craig to keep his distance or face Sarah finding out about his guilty secret and possibly losing her forever

• Season 2007 Episode 117: EPISODE: 2056

  Rhys walks in on Noel trying it on with Suzanne and is stunned when the man he previously thought was his uncle reveals he is actually his biological father. Mercedes worries that her behaviour has driven Russ away, while Craig tells a disbelieving John Paul that he is definitely not gay before trying to rekindle his romance with Sarah

• Season 2007 Episode 116: EPISODE: 2055

  Clare asks Max and OB for money to help her pay off Mercedes and leaves the pair with threats ringing in their ears after they tell her she'll never get another penny out of them. Craig falls into John Paul's arms again, Mercedes and Dannii argue over dinner at the McQueen's and Gilly is puzzled by Suzanne's reaction to Noel's bad news

• Season 2007 Episode 115: EPISODE: 2054

  Dannii arrives back in the village and is shocked to meet the woman her old flame Russ has decided to spend the rest of his life with. The McQueen sisters deal with a rude shop assistant when they try on wedding dresses and Craig is left feeling desperately lonely as he struggles with his feelings for John Paul and Sarah. Noel makes a shocking confession which leaves Suzanne devastated

• Season 2007 Episode 114: EPISODE: 2053

  A proud Sarah shows Craig the pictures from her magazine shoot, but he flies off the handle when she receives a phone call from a male model. Russ feels uneasy about Mercedes' plans to sue The Loft over her 'injuries', but Clare is taken in and panics when faced with legal action

• Season 2007 Episode 113: EPISODE: 2052

  Sarah heads to the bright lights of London with Hannah for her photo shoot and Craig's jealousy gets the better of him when she doesn't answer his calls. Tina and Mercedes realise they've booked their weddings on the same day and head to The Loft to discuss hen nights, where an accident presents Mercedes with an opportunity she can't resist

• Season 2007 Episode 112: EPISODE: 2051

  Both Nancy and Jake are taken aback when a friendly kiss develops into something much more. Zoe decides to apologise to Darren after taking her anger out on him at The Dog and Sarah worries about how Craig will react when she reveals she has won a modelling contract

• Season 2007 Episode 111: EPISODE: 2050

  Nancy has a night out with Zak, but the pair soon find their personalities clash painfully and when she returns home from the date in a terrible mood Jake offers her a shoulder to cry on. Craig worries his fling with John Paul is about to become public knowledge

• Season 2007 Episode 110: EPISODE: 2049

  Finding herself running out of options, Amy calls Sarah for help - and Josh is taken in for police questioning when the pair finally emerge. Steph decides Nancy needs a man but is shocked to find her passed out in bed with Jake. Zoe lashes out at Zak while drowning her sorrows in The Dog

• Season 2007 Episode 109: EPISODE: 2048

  Amy and Josh face up to the harsh reality of life on the run from their families, while a mix-up between Zoe and Zak leaves Elliot and Gilly competing to take Will's old room. Jack offers to pay for Jake and Nancy to celebrate her birthday at an expensive restaurant

• Season 2007 Episode 108: EPISODE: 2047

  Amy and Josh wake up in a derelict house, while back home their families are frantic with worry. Katy prepares to leave for London and asks Justin to come with her, and Nancy is unhappy about Steph babysitting Charlie but soon cheers up when she finds out Jake has bought her a new pair of shoes for her birthday

• Season 2007 Episode 107: EPISODE: 2046

  Zoe's flatmates organise a night out to ease her back into uni life, but their plans are put on hold when her dad arrives at the halls. Josh and Amy find yet more obstacles in the way of their relationship, Katy and Justin try to con Clare into giving them the night off and Jack arrives back in the village

• Season 2007 Episode 106: EPISODE: 2045

  Justin comes to a rash decision after learning Katy has found out about what he put Becca through, but she tries to convince him running away from his past is not the answer. Elliot tries to cheer up Steph, Zoe returns to the halls to collect her belongings and Amy continues to pine for Josh

• Season 2007 Episode 105: EPISODE: 2044

  Louise warns Katy to keep her distance from Justin when she reveals her feelings for the bad boy, sharing tales of his chequered past. Rhys and Neville come to blows over the dinner table, leaving Suzanne at the end of her tether. Steph experiences unexpected emotions when she accompanies Elliot for a drink

• Season 2007 Episode 104: EPISODE: 2043

  Tina implores Jacqui and Carmel to make up as their row threatens to tear the McQueen family apart, while Aleksander wakes up at Tony's still upset after finding out about Carmel's breast implants. Justin tests Katy's patience by ignoring her whenever Warren's around, Neville finds himself accused of being tight-fisted and Steph tires of attempting to be charitable in order to claim her inheritance

• Season 2007 Episode 103: EPISODE: 2042

  Warren asks Louise to give Katy a job at Evissa, and when he finds out she has lost the baby he offers his former lover a shoulder to cry on. Myra tries to keep the peace by preparing a meal for her warring offspring and their partners, but a revelation at the dinner table prompts Aleksander to walk out in disgust. Darren tries to persuade Steph to adopt a baby, while Suzanne is disappointed by Neville's wedding anniversary present

• Season 2007 Episode 102: EPISODE: 2041

  Aleksander tries to win Myra over with his skills in the kitchen after his mother-in-law continues to give him and Carmel a hard time over their relationship. Rhys asks Neville for cash to fund time in a recording studio for his band, while Louise feels guilty when Calvin finds it difficult to cope with her devastating news

• Season 2007 Episode 101: EPISODE: 2040

  Craig tries to win Sarah back, asking her to go for a drink with him at The Loft. Amy attempts to persuade her sister not to bother giving him another chance, but she's got plenty to worry about herself, as Josh has failed to contact her in days. Clare pressures Louise into making a decision about her pregnancy and John Paul finds it impossible to get Craig out of his thoughts

• Season 2007 Episode 100: EPISODE: 2038

  As John Paul struggles to get Craig out of his head, his friend pays him a visit which leaves both of them full of conflicting emotions. Calvin gets into the swing of preparing for fatherhood, but Louise can't seem to match his enthusiasm. Nancy finds she can't keep her eyes open without the pills and when Jake asks her to babysit Charlie it looks like a recipe for disaster

• Season 2007 Episode 99: EPISODE: 2037

  Josh confides in Rhys about what really happened to Mr Barnes and makes an emotional decision about his relationship with Amy, while Myra struggles to forgive the stress her family has brought upon her. Warren goes away on a business trip, giving Justin and Katy an ideal chance to get better acquainted

• Season 2007 Episode 98: EPISODE: 2036

  Worrying over her upcoming exams takes its toll on Nancy, leaving her more reliant than ever on prescription drugs. John Paul and Craig find their friendship tested when Hannah lets slip an aspect of their relationship they had been keeping a secret from Spike, while Mr Barnes gives Josh an ultimatum

• Season 2007 Episode 97: EPISODE: 2035

  Elliot prepares for blast off as his rocket looks all set to begin its journey into space, but a last-minute accident threatens his endeavours. Tired of their constant lies and bickering, Myra makes the drastic decision of throwing Carmel, Aleksander and Jacqui out on the streets

• Season 2007 Episode 96: EPISODE: 2034

  The McQueen family's love lives become even more tangled when John-Paul catches Aleksander and Carmel together. When Aleksander tries to explain the situation to his brother-in-law, things are complicated further when Myra catches the pair sharing a close moment. Darren and Steph are horrified when Elliot almost burns down the Dog

• Season 2007 Episode 95: EPISODE: 2033

  Sarah is exasperated when Craig refuses to discuss his mood swings. Things promise to heat up between John Paul and Spike, but only if the pair can find somewhere more private than the McQueen's house. Amy is delighted that her father has finally given his approval to her relationship with Josh

• Season 2007 Episode 94: EPISODE: 2032

  Calvin confronts Louise over Warren's revelation that either of them could be the father of her child, and she decides that lying is her only option. Steph and Elliot hijack Kris's radio show to raise funds for their rocket launch, managing to gain the attention of an influential scientist. Craig feels uncomfortable when Hannah and Sarah quiz John-Paul on his love life

• Season 2007 Episode 93: EPISODE: 2031

  Omnibus. Louise receives unexpected news, and faces a dilemma when Sasha realises what's up. Katy infuriates Warren by befriending Clare and flirting with Justin, while Steph's solicitor warns her to get her act together or face missing out on the money her aunt bequeathed to her

• Season 2007 Episode 92: EPISODE: 2031

  Louise receives unexpected news, and faces a dilemma when Sasha realises what's up. Katy infuriates Warren by befriending Clare and flirting with Justin, while Steph's solicitor warns her to get her act together or face missing out on the money her aunt bequeathed to her

• Season 2007 Episode 91: EPISODE: 2030

  Following his arrest, Will tries to convince a psychiatrist that he believes Zoe enjoyed being filmed. As his flatmates struggle to deal with the fallout from his actions, one of them decides enough is enough and moves out for good. Michaela celebrates her 16th birthday

• Season 2007 Episode 90: EPISODE: 2029

  Zoe finds herself trapped in Will's clutches with nowhere to run, leaving Zak and Kris her only hopes of rescue. Justin deflects the attentions of Warren's sister, and witnesses a brutal reminder of exactly why his boss is not to be crossed. Mercedes finds out about Russ's things-to-do list

• Season 2007 Episode 89: EPISODE: 2028

  Will's odious activities come to light when Kris and Zak get their hands on his laptop. Carmel and Aleksander turn the tables on Tony and Jacqui when they catch them in a passionate embrace, while Rhys convinces Russ to ponder the experiences he risks missing by marrying young

• Season 2007 Episode 88: EPISODE: 2027

  Zak and Zoe become suspicious that Will has been up to no good, and search for concrete evidence of his misdeeds. Justin tries his best to resist temptation in the form of Warren's sister Katy, and Sonny has second thoughts about stealing a handbag for Michaela

• Season 2007 Episode 87: EPISODE: 2026

  Tina and Dom get down to planning their nuptials, and agree to cool things down in the bedroom until their big day arrives. Zoe receives an awkward reception from her flatmates when she returns from hospital, while Justin sets his sights on an attractive new arrival to the village

• Season 2007 Episode 86: EPISODE: 2025

  After Zoe is rushed to hospital, Jessica and Kris struggle with their consciences over how they have treated her recently as Will revels in the misery he is causing. Myra lands Carmel in trouble by gossiping about her and Jake, while Michaela finally gets her man

• Season 2007 Episode 85: EPISODE: 2024

  Carmel and Aleksander vow to end their relationship, but find they can't keep their hands off one another. When Myra overhears the pair in the heat of passion, their illicit secret is kept safe by a case of mistaken identity. Meanwhile, Zoe starts to wonder if Zak is the only person she can rely on, and Michaela lays down an ultimatum for Sonny

• Season 2007 Episode 84: EPISODE: 2023

  Will turns Zoe's friends against her, and is consumed with jealousy when he spies her getting intimate with Zak. Carmel and Aleksander almost get caught out by Jacqui when things get heated between the pair in the kitchen, and Sonny turns to his dad for advice about women

• Season 2007 Episode 83: EPISODE: 2022

  Jacqui and Tony mix business with pleasure in the Il Gnosh kitchens, but have some explaining to do when Dom catches them in the act. Will takes pleasure in stirring things up among his unsuspecting flatmates, while Tom makes is less than thrilled to discover the identity of OB's new business partner

• Season 2007 Episode 82: EPISODE: 2021

  Zoe searches for the right way to dump the manipulative Will, but it seems unlikely he'll take the rejection kindly. Aleksander and Carmel struggle to keep their mutual desire in check, while Louise asks Calvin to say sorry to Warren. OB tries to tempt Max into a new business enterprise

• Season 2007 Episode 81: EPISODE: 2020

  Nancy manages to sail through her work, but Hannah warns her that the pills she is relying on could do more harm than good. Warren is furious to catch Justin talking to Calvin, while Louise continues to worry about Sean's disappearance. Carmel and Aleksander reflect on their night of passion

• Season 2007 Episode 80: EPISODE: 2019

  Warren tries to buy Justin's silence, offering him tickets to a football game in exchange for keeping quiet about his traumatic ordeal. Nancy resorts to desperate measures to stave off her tiredness and Carmel gets ready for her date with Zak, but it's her brother-in-law Aleksander who's on her mind

• Season 2007 Episode 79: EPISODE: 2018

  Carmel ignores her feelings for Aleksander by agreeing to go on a date with likely lad Zak. Warren puts pressure on Justin to keep quiet about his ordeal, and Russ tries to convince Dom that he should propose to Tina. Nancy apologies to Jake about their alcohol-fuelled row

• Season 2007 Episode 78: EPISODE: 2017

  Warren pushes Justin to prove his loyalty by asking the troubled youth to commit an unforgivable act. Craig maintains his hostile attitude towards Spike, while Tina suffers an identity crisis after finishing things with Dom. Nancy decides she has earned a break from months of babysitting and revision

• Season 2007 Episode 77: EPISODE: 2016

  Calvin informs Louise that the police are searching for Sean. Clare seduces Justin to find out what he knows, but the pair are caught in the act with explosive consequences. Nancy struggles with her heavy workload and Craig becomes jealous over the amount of time John-Paul is spending with Spike

• Season 2007 Episode 76: EPISODE: 2016

  Omnibus. Calvin informs Louise that the police are searching for Sean. Clare seduces Justin to find out what he knows, but the pair are caught in the act with explosive consequences. Nancy struggles with her heavy workload and Craig becomes jealous over the amount of time John-Paul is spending with Spike

• Season 2007 Episode 75: EPISODE: 2015

  Craig asks John-Paul to take part in a DJ competition at the Dog, where it turns out Spike will be one of his opponents. Jacqui fritters away her winnings from the couples contest, while Steph continues her charity work. Nancy agrees to take a break from looking after baby Charlie and go on a night out with Hannah

• Season 2007 Episode 74: EPISODE: 2014

  Darren hosts a quiz at the Dog testing how much the village's couples really know about each other. Justin badgers Clare into handing over Sean's wallet, hoping that returning it to Warren will put him back in his boss's favour, while Hannah and Sarah try to reconcile Craig and John-Paul

• Season 2007 Episode 73: EPISODE: 2013

  Hannah finds it difficult to leave her feelings for John-Paul in the past, and seems bent on jeopardising his blossoming friendship with fellow DJ Spike. Warren channels all his energy into recovering Sean's missing wallet, and Steph receives an unexpected windfall courtesy of a distant relative

• Season 2007 Episode 72: EPISODE: 2012

  Jessica gets herself into a spin worrying about her difficult relationship with Kris, and somehow ends up agreeing to a date with Darren. Carmel feels pangs of guilt about her attraction towards Aleksander, and John-Paul tries to keep his cool when he asks Spike out on a date

• Season 2007 Episode 71: EPISODE: 2011

  Carmel grows closer to Aleksander as she treats him to a manicure. Warren gives Justin a firm reminder of his place in the pecking order after his ego gets the better of him, while John-Paul meets a potential new love interest at The Loft

• Season 2007 Episode 70: EPISODE: 2010

  The McQueen family hold a Good Friday dinner with their priest as guest of honour, but the clergyman is unimpressed to learn about Jacqui's register office marriage. Mercedes is furious when she hears Sonny has been lying to his friends about her, and Elliot treats a reluctant Steph to a spot of astronomy

• Season 2007 Episode 69: EPISODE: 2009

  Zoe gets drunk and tells Will what she thinks of him. Michaela decides she has had enough of Sonny's odd behaviour and turns to his friends for answers, while Elliot encounters a pair of bullies. Jacqui struggles with 'married' life

• Season 2007 Episode 68: EPISODE: 2008

  Sonny brags to his friends that he is dating Mercedes, but when they laugh his claims off he decides to steal her underwear to save face. Clare helps herself to a little something courtesy of Sean's credit card and Gilly's date with Molly gets off to a flying start when she greets him with a kiss

• Season 2007 Episode 67: EPISODE: 2007

  With Warren away in Spain, Clare uses all of her charms to try and bring Justin around to her way of thinking. Zoe struggles to find the words to let Will know she's chosen to move to New York, while Rhys catches Josh smuggling Amy into the Ashworths'

• Season 2007 Episode 66: EPISODE: 2006

  Zoe faces a tough decision when she must choose between attending a New York film school and moving in with Will, while Amy and Josh continue to keep their relationship under wraps. Warren organises a poker night at the Loft, but seems preoccupied by a forthcoming trip to Spain

• Season 2007 Episode 65: EPISODE: 2005

  Darren organises a charity night at The Dog to attract more customers, blackmailing Steph into helping out. Clare tries to win Justin over in a bid to gain control of The Loft, while Max and OB remain determined to make the most of their latest business venture

• Season 2007 Episode 64: EPISODE: 2004

  Mr Barnes lashes out furiously when he finds Amy and Josh sampling his home-brewed wine, while Warren takes Justin under his wing and provides him with a place to stay. Meanwhile, Tony tries to put a stop to OB's patio parties at Il Gnosh when he sees the type of customer they are attracting

• Season 2007 Episode 63: EPISODE: 2003

  OB hits upon an idea to make him and Max some money when Tony complains that the number of young people eating at Il Gnosh is denting its posh image. Calvin decides it's high time that Justin found somewhere else to stay, while Amy and Josh skip school to continue their romance in secret

• Season 2007 Episode 62: EPISODE: 2002

  Mr Barnes snoops through Amy's belongings and finds something that seems to confirm his worst fears, while Calvin decides to try to win Louise back, but faces competition from Warren. Tom gives Max and OB some pointers after their disastrous venture into selling Easter eggs

• Season 2007 Episode 61: EPISODE: 2001

  Calvin regrets finishing with Louise, who finds solace in the arms of Warren, while Max and OB embark on a new business venture, buying a batch of dodgy Easter eggs from Justin. Amy continues to neglect her responsibilities towards baby daughter Leah, leaving her father to pick up the pieces

• Season 2007 Episode 60: EPISODE: 2000

  Tony crashes the wedding, setting into motion a chain of events that lead him into make a momentous decision about his relationship with Jacqui. Calvin learns about Louise's past misdeeds through Sean's letter, and decides to confront her about the revelations

• Season 2007 Episode 59: EPISODE: 1999

  Tony toasts his free and single status as Jacqui and Aleksander's big day arrives, but a comment from John-Paul throws Dom into a desperate attempt to reunite the estranged couple. Mercedes wakes up full of regret after spending the night with Warren, and her unusual behaviour makes Russ suspicious

• Season 2007 Episode 58: EPISODE: 1998

  Malachy walks in on a heated slanging match between Kris and Jessica, inadvertently discovering the truth about his brother's sexual orientation. Jacqui's spirits are low as she prepares for her hen night, and John-Paul makes one final attempt to talk her out of going through with the sham wedding

• Season 2007 Episode 57: EPISODE: 1997

  Kris's brother Malachy comes to stay, blissfully unaware of his sibling's sexual ambiguity, while Carmel's inability to keep Russ's engagement plans a secret gives Warren the chance to cause problems between him and Mercedes. Nancy worries that Hannah still has feelings for John-Paul

• Season 2007 Episode 56: EPISODE: 1996

  Jessica vies for Kris's attention, but he is distracted by a stream of texts from a secret admirer. Jacqui tells Davey she can't go through with the marriage, and Carmel jumps to conclusions when Russ asks her about weddings. Meanwhile, John-Paul comes in for more grief from Sonny

• Season 2007 Episode 55: EPISODE: 1995

  Jacqui and Tony finally reveal their true feelings for one another when things come to a head over her marriage to Aleksander. Jake is left with no option but to take Charlie to work with him, while Jessica struggles to adjust to her new financial circumstances

• Season 2007 Episode 54: EPISODE: 1994

  Sean looks forward to a new life in Spain, before someone throws a spanner in the works. Carmel tries to impress Aleksander by learning his native tongue, but is left speechless when she catches sight of him in a smart suit. Meanwhile, Jessica receives bad news about her father

• Season 2007 Episode 53: EPISODE: 1993

  Nancy struggles to cope with the responsibility of looking after baby Charlie, and as the bills mount up it seems Jake will have to give up his hopes of returning to college. Michaela continues her amorous pursuit of Sonny, while Jacqui and Aleksander face an interview with an immigration officer

• Season 2007 Episode 52: EPISODE: 1992

  Calvin worries about Louise when she doesn't return his calls, and his concerns grow when he finds her nursing a black eye. Mercedes is annoyed to learn Aleksander has asked Russ to be his best man, while Nancy remains determined to clear Becca's name and Zak tries to further his career in stripping

• Season 2007 Episode 51: EPISODE: 1991

  John-Paul is horrified to learn the truth about Jacqui's relationship with Aleksander and tries to convince her not to go ahead with the wedding. Louise gets a shock when a face from her past reappears, while Justin finds himself increasingly frustrated as Warren and Clare's feuding continues

• Season 2007 Episode 50: EPISODE: 1990

  The would-be strippers suffer a setback when one person pulls out at the last minute. Amy realises she has maternal feelings for her daughter during the health visitor's inspection, and Justin misreads Clare's signals in a heart-to-heart chat at the Loft

• Season 2007 Episode 49: EPISODE: 1989

  Amy's efforts to act like a normal teenager end in disaster when she gets drunk at Josh's party. Carmel starts organising a lavish wedding for a guilt-ridden Jacqui, while Zak and Gilly begin honing their skills for the stripping night - unaware Rhys is filming their gyrations on his mobile phone

• Season 2007 Episode 48: EPISODE: 1988

  Warren infuriates Clare by planning an amateur stripping contest at the Loft, while Max is forced to rethink Tom's modelling career as the school query his prolonged absence. Jacqui tries to call off her marriage to Aleksander - but when the McQueen home is vandalised, she realises she can't escape

• Season 2007 Episode 47: EPISODE: 1987

  Jacqui introduces her Albanian 'fiance' to her family, but Carmel seems more taken with him than the bride-to-be. Mrs Barnes' efforts to convince people that Amy's baby is hers start to wear thin, and the photoshoot director offers Max another modelling job for Tom - an ad campaign about gay parenting

• Season 2007 Episode 46: EPISODE: 1986

  Tom's big modelling break goes wrong when Max and OB discover the photoshoot requires a full family - but Steph could provide a solution to the problem. Davey orders Jacqui to pay him back by marrying an Albanian immigrant, while Louise offers Sasha a makeover as an apology for hurting her feelings

• Season 2007 Episode 45: EPISODE: 1985

  Jacqui loses the chance of a new job because of her previous stint in jail, but saves face by telling her family she landed the position. Amy realises she has to make a decision about her baby's future, while OB senses money can be made when an advertising company spots Tom's picture in the paper

• Season 2007 Episode 44: EPISODE: 1984

  Max and OB discover the reporter has penned an article condemning their business for selling junk food to children. Jessica decides to use newsprint to apologise to Kris, while Amy faces her neighbours' curiosity when she takes the baby out for the first time. Jacqui finally lands a job interview

• Season 2007 Episode 43: EPISODE: 1983

  Mercedes refuses to apologise to John-Paul, but finds an alternative way of patching things up with her little brother. Mr and Mrs Barnes fear for Amy's future after the teenager arrives home with her daughter, and a reporter turns up to interview Max and OB about the launch of their hot-dog stand

• Season 2007 Episode 42: EPISODE: 1982

  Amy's family learn of her pregnancy in the most dramatic way possible as the teenager gives birth to a baby girl on the kitchen floor. Carmel and Mercedes follow John-Paul and Russ to a gay club, while Warren tells Justin to get his act together. OB finds a way to raise the money for Tom's trip

• Season 2007 Episode 42: EPISODE: 2039

  Jake is furious when he finds out about Nancy's pills, but is touched when she reveals her reasons for pushing herself so hard. Clare's curiosity is piqued by Louise's strange attitude towards her impending motherhood and Craig struggles with his feelings for John Paul, taking out his confusion on an upset Sarah

• Season 2007 Episode 41: EPISODE: 1981

  Amy is forced to leave school for Josh's house when she starts having contractions, but realises she can't hide what's going on any longer. Carmel upsets John-Paul by signing him up to a gay website, while Jake comforts Nancy in her grief over Becca. Tom declares he wants to go on a school trip

• Season 2007 Episode 40: EPISODE: 1980

  Tony takes Mandy back to their old flat, where she drops a bombshell that sends her ex-husband reeling, while Jacqui gets the wrong idea after spotting the pair together. Sarah devises a fitness programme for Amy, and Jake confronts Justin at the Valentines' flat - with shocking consequences

• Season 2007 Episode 39: EPISODE: 1979

  Tony is shocked to see a familiar face back in the village, while Justin hits rock bottom after Jacqui makes it clear nobody sympathises with his predicament. Nancy rejects the support of Becca's friends and colleagues, and Will's plan takes a knock when Jessica and Kris go for HIV tests

• Season 2007 Episode 38: EPISODE: 1978

  Jacqui ruins her chances of employment at Evissa - and isn't keen to take up Tony's offer of a job at il Gnosh. Sonny finds it difficult to stay cool toward Michaela when his friends make fun of her, while Kris' behaviour to the customers at the Dog leads him into a confrontation with Mr Osborne

• Season 2007 Episode 37: EPISODE: 1977

  A terrified Jessica rejects all Kris's attempts at discussing their shared predicament, but Zoe steps in to insist her friend take an HIV test. Tony manages to upset Jacqui and Mrs McQueen with some ill-judged comments, and Michaela refuses to take no for an answer when she makes a pass at Sonny

• Season 2007 Episode 36: EPISODE: 1976

  Will revels in the chaos created by his fake diagnosis as he pretends to offer Kris support, while a tipsy Zoe doesn't know what she's starting by suggesting a game of spin the bottle. Calvin finds himself caught in the middle when Louise and Sonny disagree over Justin's living arrangements

• Season 2007 Episode 35: EPISODE: 1975

  Everyone crowds round to offer support to a shell-shocked Jake and Nancy, who can't contain their rage when they bump into Justin. Michaela and Carmel team up to investigate Dom's supposed affair with the mysterious 'Cathy', and Kris's loved-up mood is ruined by a nasty surprise - courtesy of Will

• Season 2007 Episode 34: EPISODE: 1974

  Jake and Nancy rush to Becca's hospital bed after the stabbing, while Tina and Dom try role-play to improve their sex life - but their chosen characters give Michaela the wrong idea. Kris and Jessica's night of passion fails to stop them arguing, and Will sinks to a new low in his quest for revenge

• Season 2007 Episode 33: EPISODE: 1973

  Justin makes a full confession to the police, putting Becca in the clear - but leaving himself in deep trouble. Jessica is offended to receive a rather over-suggestive Valentine card from Elliot, while Zoe is spooked by her unusually full mailbox. Dom's attitude to Valentine's Day upsets Tina

• Season 2007 Episode 32: EPISODE: 1972

  Gilly does a deal with Elliot as he seeks to impress the attractive nurse presiding over the medical trials. Hannah has a bulimic episode after becoming convinced she's too fat, while Tina attempts to add some spice to her sex life with Dom. Becca is taken aback to get a visit from Justin in prison

• Season 2007 Episode 31: EPISODE: 1971

  Warren ignores Claire's orders to do a stock take and spends the afternoon slacking with Justin - who shocks the bad boy out of his habitual cool by revealing a very dark secret. The students are nervous as they line up for the medical trial, while Craig tries to make amends with Sarah and John-Paul

• Season 2007 Episode 30: EPISODE: 1970

  Jacqui visits Justin as she begins her campaign to get justice for Becca, but discovers it may not be as easy as she thought. The jailbird teacher finds herself struggling to deal with aggressive new cellmate Fran, while John-Paul resolves to hold his head high and be proud of his sexuality

• Season 2007 Episode 29: EPISODE: 1969

  Sonny celebrates his 18th birthday in style by cooking up a plot with Calvin to bring Warren down for good. Mrs McQueen finds out about John-Paul's sexuality despite her daughters' efforts to keep quiet, while Becca bids farewell to her cellmate - and quickly acquires an unpleasant new one

• Season 2007 Episode 28: EPISODE: 1968

  The repercussions of Craig and John-Paul's kiss are felt throughout the village as the McQueen sisters try to deal with their brother's sexuality - though not everyone is pleased by his honesty. A distraught Hannah realises she's been played for a fool, while Louise offers to buy Warren out of Evissa

• Season 2007 Episode 27: EPISODE: 1967

  John-Paul tries to convince a sceptical Craig that everything's fine with Hannah - but ruins his good work by making a pass at his friend. Clare quickly asserts her authority over Warren as manager of the Loft, while Sonny realises the gravity of his situation. Becca gets some bad news at the prison

• Season 2007 Episode 26: EPISODE: 1966

  Calvin's threat to investigate Warren's activities backfires when the club manager plays the CCTV footage of Sonny beating up a drunk. Max faces a stark choice between handing Clare the Loft and having Tom taken away, while Craig asks Kris for advice after John-Paul's declaration of love

• Season 2007 Episode 25: EPISODE: 1965

  Nancy is forced to kick Freddie out of the flat so Jake and Charlie can move in - but starts to have second thoughts once the pair are installed. Zak considers taking part in medical trials to raise much-needed cash, and Max decides to ask Warren for suggestions to help him outsmart Clare

• Season 2007 Episode 24: EPISODE: 1964

  Max creates a diversion to distract Clare as OB sneaks into the flat to change the locks again. The Deans and Osbornes go to visit Becca, who is staggered to learn the results of Jake's paternity test. Louise and Calvin's attempts to patch up their relationship are ruined by Warren's interference

• Season 2007 Episode 23: EPISODE: 1963

  Jake and the Osbornes begin a frantic search for Charlie - unaware the thieves who stole his car are about to torch it with the baby inside. Warren is quick to pounce after Louise has a mighty row with Calvin, and John-Paul struggles to keep a lid on his real feelings during a chat with Craig

• Season 2007 Episode 22: EPISODE: 1962

  Josh decides to treat Amy after finding a £20 note on his way to school, but is forced to come up with another plan when Rhys confiscates the cash. Hannah begins to suspect John-Paul's motives for being nice to her, and Calvin issues Sonny an ultimatum - stop working for Warren or leave the house

• Season 2007 Episode 21: EPISODE: 1961

  Craig is unconvinced by John-Paul's effort to make amends, while Hannah forgives Sarah and resolves to sort out her friend's relationship. A furious Calvin discovers Sonny has been playing truant so he can work for Warren at the Loft, and Josh tries to take things farther with Amy

• Season 2007 Episode 20: EPISODE: 1960

  Hannah isn't in the mood to party on her 18th birthday, but she soon cheers up when Freddie gives her a present to remember. Craig is left fuming as Sarah's flirtation with Rhys goes a little too far. John-Paul struggles to stay cheerful and Josh realises Amy has failed to turn up

• Season 2007 Episode 19: EPISODE: 1959

  Kris uses his radio show to launch a scathing attack on Rhys, who is furious to be publicly branded as a sexual stalker. Craig and John-Paul's holiday plans are thrown into doubt by Sarah's plans for a trip to Tenerife, and a shocked Max learns he is to be charged with assaulting Clare

• Season 2007 Episode 18: EPISODE: 1958

  Max is furious to discover Clare has not only changed the locks, but put the flat up for sale without his knowledge. John-Paul decides to indulge Hannah's feelings at the expense of his own, while Will is quick to point the finger at Rhys when Zoe finds an upsetting poster on the college noticeboard

• Season 2007 Episode 17: EPISODE: 1957

  Clare tells Max the truth about her reasons for marrying him - and makes it clear she won't leave without what she came for. Josh blames his mother for his heartbreak, while Mrs Ashworth realises Amy still hasn't admitted the truth about her pregnancy. Romantic troubles abound at Nancy's house party

• Season 2007 Episode 16: EPISODE: 1956

  Max and OB's happiness at being flatmates again is short-lived when they learn Tom has disappeared from school - but the youngster's reappearance causes even more problems. Mercedes finds Warren's flirting increasingly hard to resist, and Sasha becomes jealous of Louise's relationship with Calvin

• Season 2007 Episode 15: EPISODE: 1955

  A reluctant Jake leaves his family on tenterhooks when the letter confirming Charlie's parentage arrives at the Dog. Warren steps up his flirtation with Mercedes during a game of pool with Russ. Max's olive branch to OB is rejected - but the pair find common ground while helping Fletch and Josh

• Season 2007 Episode 14: EPISODE: 1954

  Russ realises the truth about his condition after a chat with Dom and rushes off to win back Mercedes - who's racked with guilt about her one-night stand. Kris and Jessica are forced to get along when they are locked in a bathroom, and Will steps up his plot by offering Zoe a shoulder to cry on

• Season 2007 Episode 13: EPISODE: 1953

  Warren ruins Louise and Calvin's intimate moment when he turns up at the flat laden with possessions and announces his intention to move in. Mrs Osborne catches Jake taking the paternity test, and Will uses the stolen phone to send sexy messages to Rhys - who's quick to cool things off with Zoe

• Season 2007 Episode 12: EPISODE: 1952

  Jake's family are concerned to find him gone from the Dog, while an encounter with Justin makes the would-be dad determined to find out whether Charlie is really his son. Amy patches things up with an embarrassed Josh, and Will manages to ruin things for Zoe on her date with the college playboy

• Season 2007 Episode 11: EPISODE: 1951

  Amy finds herself in an uncomfortable situation during a family meal at the Ashworths' when Josh's mother hints she should reveal her pregnancy. The Deans and Osbornes worry Jake is becoming too attached to baby Charlie, and a frantic Kris searches for a female contestant for his dating game show

• Season 2007 Episode 10: EPISODE: 1950

  Becca struggles to decide what would be best for Charlie, while Mr Osborne warns his wife not to get too attached to the baby. Jessica's attempt to make Kris jealous backfires when he makes a conquest of his own, and Mrs McQueen tells Tina she's to blame for her embarrassing complaint

• Season 2007 Episode 9: EPISODE: 1949

  Zoe rings Kris's radio show in an attempt to play Cupid for him and Jessica - but her friends quickly see through the plan. Becca begins to worry about Charlie's well-being, while Nancy turns to Jake for comfort. Dom confronts a confused Mr Barnes over his supposed affair with Tina

• Season 2007 Episode 8: EPISODE: 1948

  Dominic becomes convinced Tina has been unfaithful after he catches her complaint and Tony sticks his oar in. Kris and Jessica begin to consider their feelings for one another, while things are frosty as Warren returns Calvin's warrant card. Sonny and Justin pick a fight with Craig in the Loft

• Season 2007 Episode 7: EPISODE: 1947

  John-Paul tries to make things up to Hannah by throwing her an 18th birthday party, but soon feigns illness to get away from his unwitting girlfriend. Tina discovers she has a rather embarrassing condition, and the students' game of spin the bottle ends with Jessica planting a kiss on a humiliated Zoe

• Season 2007 Episode 6: EPISODE: 1946

  Tony suspects Tina of cheating on Dom after seeing her going into Washed Up with Mr Barnes - unaware she's only there because the McQueens' washing machine is broken. Warren orders Justin to steal Calvin's warrant card, and Craig tries to win Sarah back, while John-Paul is forced to reunite with Hannah

• Season 2007 Episode 5: EPISODE: 1945

  John-Paul startles Craig by confessing he isn't actually interested in Sarah, but refuses to admit the real object of his affection. Zoe finds Will's behaviour difficult to tolerate as the students return from their Christmas break, while Russ and Mercedes are upset to find Nancy's spare room occupied

• Season 2007 Episode 4: EPISODE: 1944

  Nancy's advertisement for a flatmate brings a crowd of unsavoury types to the door - so when Russ and Mercedes ask if they can have the spare room, she agrees despite her history with the Owens. Hannah pays Sarah back for attracting John-Paul by showing Craig how popular her friend is with other men

• Season 2007 Episode 3: EPISODE: 1943

  Calvin and Louise get closer as he helps her move into the flat - where the salon owner finds a way to thank him for his assistance. An uneasy Gilly leaves Rhys to look after Tania when he goes on a job, while Hannah tries to get back together with John-Paul - who's only interested in being friends

• Season 2007 Episode 2: EPISODE: 1942

  OB steps into Max's shoes in the flat and as manager of the Loft - but things take a nasty turn when a mob wreck the club. Nancy has second thoughts about going travelling as she considers her nephew, while a suspicious Mrs Ashworth decides to request an escort from Rhys and Gilly's agency

• Season 2007 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1941

  New Year's Day starts badly for Gilly as everyone at the Ashworths' assumes his attractive conquest is Rhys' girlfriend. Foz has a proposition to put to Nancy, while Calvin helps Louise sort out somewhere else to live. Warren gets more than he bargained for when he apologises to OB for sleeping with Clare

Hollyoaks: Season 2006

• Season 2006 Episode 261: EPISODE: 1940

  Louise finds herself in demand as Warren and Calvin ask her out - but refuses to tell the pair which of them she's planning to spend New Year's Eve with. OB arouses Dom and Tony's concern when he offers to look after il Gnosh for the night, while Mrs Ashworth finds out what's been troubling Hannah

• Season 2006 Episode 260: EPISODE: 1939

  Sarah forbids Craig to reveal the real reason he hit John-Paul - but a devastated Hannah soon realises why she got dumped. Clare maintains a defiant front as she is questioned by the police, while Sasha refuses to let Justin slip out of her clutches. Louise gets a shock on her return from holiday

• Season 2006 Episode 259: EPISODE: 1938

  Max rushes into the icy water as Tom flails about in the lake - but the exertion of rescuing his brother proves too much for him. Craig floors John-Paul after he gets a bit too close to Sarah on a crowded dancefloor, and Calvin resolves to put past feuds behind him by calling a truce with Jake

• Season 2006 Episode 258: EPISODE: 1937

  Max realises what Clare is planning after discovering she has been tampering with his medication, while OB tries to persuade the police his friend is in danger. Leo struggles to outdo his late wife's cooking at the Valentines' Christmas dinner, and John-Paul confesses his secret crush to Craig

• Season 2006 Episode 257: EPISODE: 1936

  Becca struggles to adjust to her new life, while Michaela meets her father again - but her foolishness leaves the McQueens facing a lean Christmas. Dom and OB are shocked by Max's appearance as he steps out for the first time since the accident - forcing Clare to take drastic action

• Season 2006 Episode 256: EPISODE: 1935

  Becca goes into labour after her collapse in court, while Nancy and Jake consider what lies ahead for them and the baby. Tom grows frustrated as Max and Clare's difficulties stop him going to see Santa. Michaela sneaks off for a secret meeting with her dad, and John-Paul ends things with Hannah

• Season 2006 Episode 255: EPISODE: 1934

  Dom and OB grow concerned about Max's recovery after realising nobody but Clare has seen him in days. John-Paul wonders how he can let Hannah down gently, while Mrs McQueen catches Michaela rooting around in her handbag. Becca's loved ones are on tenterhooks as the verdict is announced

• Season 2006 Episode 254: EPISODE: 1933

  The McQueens are avid to know more about Hannah when she pops round to see John-Paul - who tries to make amends for knocking her back by agreeing to consummate their relationship. Nicole's testimony fails to impress the court, and Sasha encourages Michaela to contact her father without telling anyone

• Season 2006 Episode 253: EPISODE: 1932

  Michaela is annoyed by her mother pilfering her Christmas money, but turns thoughtful after receiving a card from her father. Hannah prepares to seduce John-Paul, while Justin turns up just in time for the first day of Becca's trial - where the defendant is stunned by the arrival of a surprise witness

• Season 2006 Episode 252: EPISODE: 1931

  A jealous Will sets Zak up for yet another fall after he invites Zoe to spend New Year with him, and Gilly finds himself in a sticky situation when he attempts to get in on Rhys's business. Nancy tells Becca there's no case against her without Justin - unaware he's making a desperate bid to escape

• Season 2006 Episode 251: EPISODE: 1930

  Steph turns her back on fame after her latest conquest proves a washout, despite Darren's insistence she can resurrect her career. Will is forced to hide his anger as he watches Zoe and Zak make amends, while Tom's present from a mystery gift-giver restores a jaded Dom's faith in Christmas

• Season 2006 Episode 250: EPISODE: 1929

  Justin makes preparations to leave the village after Sonny throws him out of the Valentines' - but a mysterious figure captures him before he can depart. Rhys lands Gilly an interview for his dream job, Steph makes a decision about her future, and Dom finally gets his hands on Tom's present

• Season 2006 Episode 249: EPISODE: 1928

  Dom misses his chance to buy Tom's Christmas present when he's forced to leave the queue at Drive 'n' Buy, while Sonny is furious to realise why Sasha has been taking the fall for Justin. Steph struggles to deal with the aftermath of the night before, and Nancy resolves to defend Becca's honour

• Season 2006 Episode 248: EPISODE: 1927

  Justin gets Sasha into trouble at home when Calvin discovers his stash, while the wife of Steph's lover humiliates her during a personal appearance at a club. Zak struggles to convince Zoe of Will's two-faced behaviour, and Dom resolves to buy Tom a special Christmas present - whatever it takes

• Season 2006 Episode 247: EPISODE: 1926

  Amy is smitten as she and Josh share a festive moment, while the students celebrate the success of their anti-CCTV campaign. An exhausted Clare decides she can't go on looking after Max, and Gilly realises Rhys is up to something when he vanishes at work - despite the attractive woman hanging around

• Season 2006 Episode 246: EPISODE: 1925

  Kris, Jessica and Zoe start an unusual campaign against the CCTV - but Will misinterprets matters when he sees them through his spyware. Amy gets the third degree from Mr Barnes after taking Josh back to her house, while Rhys isn't impressed by his and Gilly's latest job selling Christmas trees

• Season 2006 Episode 245: EPISODE: 1924

  Max becomes sick of being entirely dependent on Clare and tells his stunned wife their marriage is over. Josh defends Amy when Michaela taunts her friend about her condition, while Justin is shocked to discover the date of Becca's hearing. Jessica takes a stand against HCC's new security measures

• Season 2006 Episode 244: EPISODE: 1923

  Jake tells Becca he's a prosecution witness in her trial, while Mrs Osborne demands her son face up to the possibility the baby could be his before she intervenes. The nurse pays Max a visit, and Kris is confident his debut show will cause a sensation - but it isn't long before things go wrong

• Season 2006 Episode 243: EPISODE: 1922

  Max is forced to enlist the help of his family when he comes out of hospital, but Clare isn't happy about so much outside interference. A furious Jake finds out about Tony's offer to Becca, Will uses his ill-gotten inside knowledge to sweet-talk Zoe, and Kris excels during his first radio broadcast

• Season 2006 Episode 242: EPISODE: 1921

  Calvin's date with Louise is interrupted by an emergency call from home - clearing the way for Warren to step in. Will's interference makes Zak resolve to unmask the brains behind the break-in, Craig worries about Sarah's numerous admirers, and Gilly finally buries the hatchet with Rhys

• Season 2006 Episode 241: EPISODE: 1920

  Will makes things difficult for Zak as he tries to protest his innocence to Zoe - but things take a turn for the worse when the suspected thief is asked to leave halls. Nancy's distress over her future makes Becca reconsider Tony's proposal, and Calvin screws up the courage to ask Louise on a date

• Season 2006 Episode 240: EPISODE: 1919

  Tony invites a hesitant Becca out for a meal - where he makes a startling proposal regarding the future of her unborn baby. Zoe is in for a shock as the students' burglar is unmasked, while Clare wonders if she can deal with Max's prognosis. A gatecrasher ruins Hannah's plot to get John-Paul alone

• Season 2006 Episode 239: EPISODE: 1918

  Clare gets Tom out of the way and plans her escape from the village - but a call from the hospital stops her leaving. John-Paul finds himself a hero after stepping in to stop Sonny taunting Craig about Sarah, and Kris's amorous antics surprise his fellow students during a night at the SU bar

• Season 2006 Episode 238: EPISODE: 1917

  Max is rushed to hospital, while Clare and Warren try to absolve themselves of blame for his collapse - though OB's quick to suspect his friend's wife when the doctor mentions drugs. Mrs McQueen discovers Tony has sacked Michaela, and an embarrassed Hannah thinks John-Paul has stood her up

• Season 2006 Episode 237: EPISODE: 1916

  Louise exposes Warren's drug taking as things begin to fall into place for Max - with horrifying consequences. Michaela does her best to stir things up after a harassed Tony agrees to give her a job at il Gnosh, and Craig is unnerved by Rhys's casual remarks about Sarah's prowess in the bedroom

• Season 2006 Episode 236: EPISODE: 1915

  Craig organises a date between John-Paul and Hannah so he can spend time alone with Sarah, but things don't go to plan. Carmel ignores Louise's protests as she tries to get her together with Warren, while Nancy is cheered up by Becca's return to the village

• Season 2006 Episode 235: EPISODE: 1914

  Tony finds himself out of his depth during a visit to Jacqui in prison, while Clare's web of lies grows as she tells Max they can still start a family. Nancy tries to get her friends to rebel against Hollyoaks Comp's uniform, and Steph begins to worry that Darren's not promoting her in the right way

• Season 2006 Episode 234: EPISODE: 1913

  Clare struggles to stop Warren ruining all her plans, while Max starts to believe his wife is no longer interested in him. Tony decides he can't sustain a relationship with Jacqui, Steph finds herself being ridiculed on TV by an eminent feminist writer, and Craig goes on his first date with Sarah

• Season 2006 Episode 233: EPISODE: 1912

  The Deans and Osbornes are forced to quash their misgivings when Darren reveals Steph's earnings - before landing her a high-profile TV interview. All is not well between Clare and Max as they return from Paris, while Craig makes a move on Sarah and Hannah wonders about John-Paul's intentions

• Season 2006 Episode 232: EPISODE: 1911

  Mrs McQueen's driving test goes badly as she worries about Tina, who is upset by questions over her parentage. Steph's excitement at her first taste of fame prompts her to ignore Jake's attempt to make her see sense, while Sasha is left wondering whether Justin regrets last night's liaison

• Season 2006 Episode 231: EPISODE: 1910

  Steph is disgusted to discover what Darren expects her to do and realises her latest enterprise is heading for disaster - but is unable to find a way of backing out. The McQueens and Louise deal with the consequences of the previous night's antics, while Justin admits his feelings to a delighted Sasha

• Season 2006 Episode 230: EPISODE: 1909

  Louise agrees to a night out with the McQueen family as she struggles to avoid Warren's advances, while Sasha is infuriated when Sonny and Calvin forget the day has a special significance. Steph hopes her celebrity lover will take her on tour - until she discovers the real motive behind his offer

• Season 2006 Episode 229: EPISODE: 1908

  Will takes advantage of Zoe filming his daily life to upset things between her and Zak - with a little help from an unwitting Jessica. Steph attracts the attention of a celebrity when she reluctantly attends a star-studded bash, while Calvin and Sonny become irritated by Justin's lazy behaviour

• Season 2006 Episode 228: EPISODE: 1907

  Debbie offers to escort Steph to an audition with an industry bigwig, but jealousy means things quickly flare up between the pair. Russ confronts Jessica and demands she apologise to Mercedes, while Zak wonders what to do after Will warns him against starting a relationship with Zoe

• Season 2006 Episode 227: EPISODE: 1906

  An awkward Warren tries to comfort Max in the wake of Clare's dramatic departure, while OB's big mouth jeopardises his first date with Carmel. The Dog in the Pond's grand reopening is a letdown when the 'mystery guest' fails to show - until a blast from the past shocks everybody in the pub

• Season 2006 Episode 226: EPISODE: 1905

  The interviews for bar staff at the Dog end badly when nobody can agree on a candidate - prompting Mr and Mrs Osborne to set each other a challenge. Jessica has a crisis of conscience over her perfect, job-winning idea, and Max tries to decide whether his future really lies with Clare

• Season 2006 Episode 225: EPISODE: 1904

  Things become tense in the McQueen household, with Carmel feeling worse for wear and Mercedes and Jacqui fighting for some privacy. Clare wonders how to explain herself after Max presents her with a pregnancy test, while Mr Osborne struggles to find staff for the refurbished Dog in the Pond

• Season 2006 Episode 224: EPISODE: 1903

  Clare reveals her pregnancy to a delighted Max, who promptly confides in Warren - leaving the club manager terrified the child could be his. Will and Jessica compete to become editor of the college newspaper, while OB ruins Jacqui's plans for a quiet drink by accompanying her and Tony to the pub

• Season 2006 Episode 223: EPISODE: 1902

  After discovering Max has been discussing their baby plans with Warren, an irritated Clare steps up her flirtation with the club manager. Amy is left feeling isolated as her friends refuse to have anything to do with her, while Russ finds life with the McQueens a little too relaxed for his liking

• Season 2006 Episode 222: EPISODE: 1901

  The joyriders attend court to receive their sentences, while Amy sneaks out of the house to seek comfort from Michaela - but gets short shrift from her friend. The McQueens let their hair down at Mercedes' birthday party, and Clare misses Tom's school show in favour of getting drunk with Warren

• Season 2006 Episode 221: EPISODE: 1900

  A furious Fletch is jolted out of his habitual good mood when he spots Ste in the village, and it's not long before a fight is in progress. Mrs Ashworth urges Amy to tell her parents about the baby, while tension runs high between Nancy, Sarah, Hannah, Craig and John-Paul as they sit in detention

• Season 2006 Episode 220: EPISODE: 1899

  Nancy begins a campaign to get Becca released, but struggles to drum up support among her friends. A guilty Michaela is on the brink of revealing Amy's pregnancy to her parents, while Max finds himself the target of some serious abuse after telling Tom he and Clare are trying for a baby

• Season 2006 Episode 219: EPISODE: 1898

  Ste warns the others not to mention his part in the crash - before running off and leaving them to get Amy to hospital. Craig flirts with Sarah over his English homework until news of the accident interrupts their evening, while Foz's mother encourages Nancy to stand up for what she believes in

• Season 2006 Episode 218: EPISODE: 1897

  Nancy is shocked to see Foz in the village with a mystery woman, while Hannah and Sarah enjoy spending time with John-Paul and Craig in the Loft. In a bid to win Ste's affection, Amy encourages him to steal a car - but after Michaela, Josh and Fletch pile in for a wild ride, things end in disaster

• Season 2006 Episode 217: EPISODE: 1896

  The Osbornes and Deans end up homeless after being thrown out of their B&B - but Carmel helps out by offering to put them up at her house. Tina's need for attention leads to her first fight with Dom, while tension builds between the students as Zoe's secret is revealed to the college

• Season 2006 Episode 216: EPISODE: 1895

  Ste and Amy have a heart-to-heart chat when they decide to play truant, while Nancy is hauled to the headmistress's office after launching a furious attack on Justin. The McQueen sisters try to keep Jacqui's secret from their mother - but it isn't long before Carmel confesses everything

• Season 2006 Episode 215: EPISODE: 1894

  Foz rips apart Justin's claim of abuse - leaving even loyal Sonny wondering whether his friend is telling the truth about Becca's actions. Davey presents Jacqui with an ultimatum, while Russ and Mercedes settle their differences. Amy tries to forget about her pregnancy with some hard partying

• Season 2006 Episode 214: EPISODE: 1893

  The McQueens fail to scrape together the money to pay Davey back, even when Myra offers him her engagement rings. However, Jacqui finds an alternative method of satisfying the debt collector. Becca turns to Jake for comfort after being sacked - but pushes her luck too far

• Season 2006 Episode 213: EPISODE: 1892

  Becca visits Justin at the Valentines' flat, hoping to win him round by insisting she wants him back - but he immediately sees through her ploy to get him on side. Warren makes Clare feel uncomfortable during her lunch date with Max, while tension brews in the McQueen household

• Season 2006 Episode 212: EPISODE: 1891

  Clare undoes all her good work on holiday by leaving Tom alone in the house while she goes to buy groceries, and Nancy tries to convince Becca to get Justin back on side - even if she has to renew their relationship. Jacqui begs Mercedes to give up her savings so they can pay off Davey

• Season 2006 Episode 211: EPISODE: 1890

  A horrified Carmel realises what she's done when the debt collector turns up looking for his missing cash, and is forced to confess her error to her furious sisters. Becca protests her innocence to the police, while Amy bullies Josh and Fletch into going joy-riding with her and Ste

• Season 2006 Episode 210: EPISODE: 1889

  Becca begins to pick up the pieces of her life by having a heart-to-heart with Jake - until the police turn up to arrest her. Amy has a wild night out with her friends to avoid seeing her mother, while Jacqui and Mercedes complete their mission - unaware the package is £4,000 short of the full amount

• Season 2006 Episode 209: EPISODE: 1888

  Becca ends her relationship with Justin - who promptly goes to the police to file charges of abuse against his former teacher. Zoe accuses Jessica of stealing, and Carmel prepares for her operation, while Mercedes and Jacqui search for a replacement package - unaware their sister has taken the money

• Season 2006 Episode 208: EPISODE: 1887

  One of Jacqui's prison friends asks her to collect a package - leading the jailbird and Mercedes to make a surprising discovery when they pick up the goods. Foz decides to return to college, while Jessica feels snubbed by the other students. Becca is forced to collect a drunken Justin from school

• Season 2006 Episode 207: EPISODE: 1886

  The students are irritated by Jessica's bragging about her expensive new jacket - which accidentally gets ruined during a night out at the SU bar. Clare is horrified when Max suggests they start a family, while Jake and Becca have an amicable chat about their divorce - until Justin interrupts things

• Season 2006 Episode 206: EPISODE: 1885

  Becca struggles to cover her embarrassment as she takes Justin to their first antenatal class. Clare demands a share of Warren's profits from selling drugs in the Loft - but the tables turn after she pushes her luck too far. Amy and Michaela's night hits a snag when they fail to get into the club

• Season 2006 Episode 205: EPISODE: 1884

  Jake asks Carmel to dinner at il Gnosh - where things become awkward as they find themselves dining next to Becca and Justin. Amy goes to live with her dad after tiring of Mrs Barnes's sniping, while an uncomfortable Clare tries to guess Warren's plans when Max invites the club manager to the flat

• Season 2006 Episode 204: EPISODE: 1883

  Jake is taken aback to learn of Becca's new engagement in Evissa, while the bride-to-be is furious after discovering how Justin was able to buy her ring. Amy finds herself torn between loyalty to her mum and dad, and Craig makes up his mind to escape Sonny's taunts by leaving school

• Season 2006 Episode 203: EPISODE: 1882

  Amy is upset to learn Mr Barnes is moving out of the family home permanently, while Sarah is enraged by her mother's criticism of her father. Clare tries to use her knowledge of Warren's drug taking to gain the upper hand, and football trials end badly after Sonny goads Craig into a fight on the pitch

• Season 2006 Episode 202: EPISODE: 1881

  Mr Barnes is forced to put on a united front with his wife after Amy misbehaves at school, but decides to leave home to escape the tension. Clare catches Warren abusing his position, while Sonny is confident he's beaten Zak and John-Paul in a DJ contest at the Loft - until the winner is announced

• Season 2006 Episode 201: EPISODE: 1880

  Max ruins Clare's plan to spend time with Warren at the Loft by suggesting they go out for a romantic dinner instead. Upset by their mother's dislike of their boyfriends, Becca and Nancy start bickering with each other, while things look up for Dom and Tina after a night in the kitchen of il Gnosh

• Season 2006 Episode 200: EPISODE: 1879

  Mrs Hayton arrives, and is horrified to discover how young Justin is, while the teenager can't understand why his prospective mother-in-law was unaware of his relationship with Becca. Clare meets the new manager of the Loft, and Dom tries using porn to spice up his love life - with disastrous results

• Season 2006 Episode 199: EPISODE: 1878

  Will, Kris and Zak turn up to the Loft's student night in drag, but end up in trouble after getting into a fight with a punter secretly under orders from Warren. Tony makes a decision about his future during a heart-to-heart with Jacqui, and Nancy employs drastic measures to stop Becca marrying Justin

• Season 2006 Episode 198: EPISODE: 1877

  Reeling after Justin's proposal, Becca plucks up the courage to finish their relationship - but ends up in deeper trouble than before. Clare accidentally reveals her real feelings about Tom to a shocked Max, while Dom and Tina's afternoon in is ruined by Jacqui's desire to get Tony back into bed

• Season 2006 Episode 197: EPISODE: 1876

  Becca storms round to the student halls after Justin explains what happened the night before - but is left embarrassed when she discovers who really started the fight. Unable to cope with Jacqui's sexual demands, Tony opens up about his recent past, while Dom is forced to confess all to Tina

• Season 2006 Episode 196: EPISODE: 1875

  Justin drowns his sorrows with Sonny at the SU Bar, where the Freshers' Ball is in full swing - until the pair start fighting with the students. Zak is furious when Will outbids him to win a signed Liverpool FC shirt in the charity auction, while Jacqui shows her interest in Tony during a night at the Loft

• Season 2006 Episode 195: EPISODE: 1874

  Justin's moody behaviour begins to worry Foz, who becomes the victim of the teenager's temper after helping Becca out of a jam at work. Mercedes asks for John-Paul's help as she struggles to think up a fitting welcome-home present for sister Jacqui, and Amy goes for her appointment at the clinic

• Season 2006 Episode 194: EPISODE: 1873

  The McQueens celebrate Russ's decision to move in with them, but are shocked by a surprise arrival during dinner. Amy tells Michaela she's decided what to do about her pregnancy, and the students are furious to learn the Freshers' Ball has been cancelled out of respect for the fire victims

• Season 2006 Episode 193: EPISODE: 1872

  Nicole severs her last ties with Hollyoaks as the Owens prepare to move out, but Russ is uncertain about leaving Mercedes behind. Gilly is forced to find a place to live when Rhys throws him out of the house, while Mr Barnes and Amy are horrified to discover Sarah knew about her mother's affair

• Season 2006 Episode 192: EPISODE: 1871

  Gilly's outburst at the party has serious consequences as Rhys gets into a blazing argument with his dad and Mrs Barnes is thrown out of her family home. Mrs Owen comes to a decision about the family's future in Hollyoaks, and Louise offers Carmel a job at Evissa - unaware she's Mercedes' sister

• Season 2006 Episode 191: EPISODE: 1870

  Amy gets ready to tell her mother everything as Mrs Barnes' surprise 40th birthday party gets under way - but her moment is lost when another secret comes to light. Nicole receives a threatening phone call, and Foz avoids talking about Nancy's declaration of love - until he has a chat with Kris

• Season 2006 Episode 190: EPISODE: 1869

  The hate campaign against Nicole steps up a gear when she discovers a dead rat in her school locker. Amy is forced to visit the hospital as the consequences of last night catch up with her, while Gilly turns down Rhys's offer of a drink - without revealing he's going on a date with Sarah

• Season 2006 Episode 189: EPISODE: 1868

  Unable to confide her worries to anybody, Amy takes desperate measures to end her pregnancy. Russ and Mercedes struggle with their feelings for each other, while in an unguarded moment Nancy tells Foz she loves him. Rhys grows more suspicious about Gilly's relationship with Sarah

• Season 2006 Episode 188: EPISODE: 1867

  The villagers struggle to control their emotions as they attend the funerals of the fire victims. Russ refuses to accompany his parents to the crematorium, but Nicole has a change of heart halfway through the service. The pressure of keeping her pregnancy a secret begins to take its toll on Amy

• Season 2006 Episode 187: EPISODE: 1866

  Jessica is distraught after finding out what Olivia really thought of her, but none of the students is willing to admit to leaving the diary out for her to see. Becca struggles to get through to Justin, while Mercedes is angry when Russ snubs her in the street. Amy meets the father of her baby

• Season 2006 Episode 186: EPISODE: 1865

  Michaela coaxes Amy to tell her what's wrong - but is stunned when her friend admits she might be pregnant. Journalists harass the Owens, while Russ confesses to Nicole where he was on the night of the fire. Zak decides to keep the diary under wraps, and a furious OB has a showdown with Clare

• Season 2006 Episode 185: EPISODE: 1864

  Zak is upset as Jessica starts a protest about his new room in halls - until he makes a discovery that could take her down a peg or two. Sarah decides to ask Gilly out, while OB tries to expose Clare's lies to Max once and for all - but gets a shock when he finds someone has tampered with his evidence

• Season 2006 Episode 184: EPISODE: 1863

  OB's friends crowd around his bedside as he wakes up and learns the terrible truth about the deaths on the night of the fire. Justin visits Louise's flat to pick up Mel and Sophie's belongings, and Amy starts snapping at everybody around her - but refuses to tell sister Sarah what's on her mind

• Season 2006 Episode 183: EPISODE: 1862

  The villagers rally round to help the homeless Deans and Osbornes in the aftermath of the fire. While Max waits for OB to awaken, Clare goes in search of the DVD among the wreckage. The Owens struggle to come to terms with Sam's actions, especially Russ, whose guilt over Mercedes is weighing him down

• Season 2006 Episode 182: EPISODE: 1861

  Sam douses the Dog with petrol and threatens to set it alight if anybody moves - but the mob's attempt to escape accidentally prompts him to put a flame to the fuel. While Clare plots her getaway, Russ rescues Nicole, but nobody is sure who will survive the fire

• Season 2006 Episode 181: EPISODE: 1860

  Things get heated for everybody at the Dog as Jake annoys his family by getting drunk and passing out on the sofa. Mel and OB confront Clare with proof of her infidelity, and Olivia tells Jessica a few home truths about her behaviour - but all are unaware Sam is on his way to the pub, hell-bent on revenge

• Season 2006 Episode 180: EPISODE: 1859

  Sparks fly when Clare confronts Warren about the suspect booze, and it's not long before the pair are in the throes of passion. Russ starts to wonder whether his new relationship is a good idea, while an unwelcome visitor ambushes Nicole in the flat - and demands she help him get revenge on Sophie

• Season 2006 Episode 179: EPISODE: 1858

  Sophie is relieved when Mercedes agrees to go on a date with Warren - unaware Russ may still have feelings for his ex. Clare forces Max to lie about the dodgy vodka when a trading standards officer visits, while Craig's decision to return to school is marred by Sonny promising to make his life hell

• Season 2006 Episode 178: EPISODE: 1857

  Clare tries to make some money by stocking the Loft's bar with cheap vodka - but her cost-cutting has grave repercussions for one merry punter. Sophie tells Mel she's been getting silent phone calls, while Justin and Jake are forced to intervene as Craig and Sonny square up to each other in the SU

• Season 2006 Episode 177: EPISODE: 1856

  Russ does his best to calm Nicole's anxiety about her future - unaware somebody is watching them go about their business. The new students turn the tables on Joe when he attempts to win them round with a pub crawl, while Justin is roped in to help Mel and Sophie practise beauty treatments at Evissa

• Season 2006 Episode 176: EPISODE: 1855

  The new students are displeased to find 'mentors' living in their accommodation, while Joe is surprised to see old flame Zoe among the arrivals. Sophie begs Louise to give Mel her job back, and Clare is so intrigued by Warren's latest business proposition that she forgets her lunch date with Max

• Season 2006 Episode 175: EPISODE: 1854

  The students are shocked to learn they're being evicted from halls, but Joe concocts a plan to enable them to stay. Max tells Clare they can't afford the new CCTV system, while Rhys gives Zak a job at Drive 'n' Buy. After a horrific day at work, Becca ends up taking out her frustration on Justin

• Season 2006 Episode 174: EPISODE: 1853

  Determined not to tell Justin about her sacking from the call centre, Becca takes a job in a fast food restaurant. Dom makes his move as he and Tina get locked in Il Gnosh's cold store, while Jake feels guilty over the court's verdict. Mel is annoyed to witness Clare's flirtation with Warren

• Season 2006 Episode 173: EPISODE: 1852

  The Dean and Valentine families turn up at court to witness Jake stand trial for Mrs Valentine's death, while the defendant prepares himself for the worst. Tony and Mercedes scheme to get Dom and Tina together after their ruined date, and Becca's new job is short-lived when her past catches up with her

• Season 2006 Episode 172: EPISODE: 1851

  Dom strives to ensure everything is perfect for his first date with Tina - but ends up running out on her after one too many drinks. Jake decides not to press charges against Calvin as he begins to realise the impact his crime has had on the Valentine family. Becca gets a new job in a call centre

• Season 2006 Episode 171: EPISODE: 1850

  After Sarah gives Rhys a piece of her mind, Gilly tries to cheer her up over a drink, but ends up blurting out his feelings for her. A horrified Calvin discovers who Sasha has been talking to about her mother. Becca attends a scan with Justin, while Dom and Tina finally look set for romance

• Season 2006 Episode 170: EPISODE: 1849

  Justin is lured into doing some dodgy deals after Becca asks him to find a way of providing for their baby, forcing him to lie about his business affairs. Tony gives Dom an excuse to talk to Tina, while Sarah agrees to help Rhys and Gilly get home - but lays into her wayward boyfriend on his return

• Season 2006 Episode 169: EPISODE: 1848

  Leo attempts to make a satisfactory contribution to the household, and Sasha is startled by an unexpected visitor at her mother's grave. Rhys lands himself and Gilly in hot water after letting the rock 'n' roll lifestyle go to his head, while the McQueen girls get involved with Darren's latest event

• Season 2006 Episode 168: EPISODE: 1847

  Rhys and Gilly decide to get a further taste of the showbiz lifestyle by posing as members of a band named the Havana Kings, while Sophie attempts to spend quality time with both Mel and Russ. Darren is pleased to find a new client to manage - but unprepared for the baggage she's carrying

• Season 2006 Episode 167: EPISODE: 1846

  Gilly agrees to go to a concert with Rhys, despite not having tickets - but after the pair manage to blag their way inside, they begin to enjoy the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Mel's renewed drinking threatens to ruin Russ and Sophie's chances of romance, and Mrs Osborne makes a discovery in the laundry

• Season 2006 Episode 166: EPISODE: 1845

  The Valentines visit Leo's dingy digs, where Calvin confronts his father about the past. Gilly and Sarah's lunch date has an unexpected ending, while Darren offers Rhys a deal on the saucy pictures. Sophie grows concerned after learning Mel has been sacked from her job - and has since disappeared

• Season 2006 Episode 165: EPISODE: 1844

  Mel is full of optimism on the first day of her new job - but things go wrong during an after-work drink as she falls off the wagon. Craig is horrified when he receives his A-level results, while Gilly is delighted to get a visit from the local paper. Calvin's siblings make him feel guilty about Leo

• Season 2006 Episode 164: EPISODE: 1843

  Jake is in a black frame of mind as he prepares to attend his hearing, while the Valentines face a tense wait for the verdict. Louise reconsiders her position when Warren demands she sign Evissa over to him. Mercedes changes her mind about Russ, and Calvin takes Leo to task over his poor parenting

• Season 2006 Episode 163: EPISODE: 1842

  Louise begins preparations for her departure, but is furious to discover Warren has already hired her replacement - particularly when she finds out who it is. A guilty OB admits his part in last night's fiasco to Dom, while Sonny's latest load of dodgy merchandise gets mixed reactions from his family

• Season 2006 Episode 162: EPISODE: 1841

  Sick of their siblings moping about, Mercedes and Tony hatch a plot to bring Dom and Tina together - but OB throws a spanner in the works. Calvin has a tough day on the job, while Leo, Sasha and Sonny paint the house. Louise tires of Warren's interference and comes to a decision about her future

• Season 2006 Episode 161: EPISODE: 1840

  Leo's presence in the house worries Calvin, who thinks his father's only trying to worm his way back into Sasha and Sonny's affections. Nancy takes pity on Jake at Il Gnosh, while Mr Ashworth consults Warren about extra security for Drive 'n' Buy - unaware he may have staged the attempted robbery

• Season 2006 Episode 160: EPISODE: 1839

  Calvin prepares to become his siblings' guardian at the reading of their mother's will - but an unexpected arrival throws things into confusion. Foz tries to make amends with Becca, while Russ and Sophie agree to be friends. Gilly comes to Sarah's rescue when a thief threatens her in Drive 'n' Buy

• Season 2006 Episode 159: EPISODE: 1838

  Nancy is offered drugs at Foz's party - and soon finds herself wandering alone and frightened in the woods. Russ and Sophie are unsure of each other's feelings after spending the night together, while the Owens get news of Sam's whereabouts. Gilly tells Rhys exactly what he thinks of his behaviour

• Season 2006 Episode 158: EPISODE: 1837

  Steph breaks the news about the baby to her mother, while Mr Osborne tries to make up for his mistakes. Becca struggles to fit in at Foz's party, and Russ consoles Sophie after she has a bad time on her return to work. Rhys shows Darren the pictures of Sarah - who promptly decides she's had enough of him

• Season 2006 Episode 157: EPISODE: 1835

  The Owens' attempts to return to normal are shaken when their house is attacked, while Sophie fears Sam will return for her. A misunderstanding in the pub leads Tony and OB to get the wrong idea about Dom's date, while Mrs Osborne makes a decision regarding her baby - without telling her husband

• Season 2006 Episode 156: EPISODE: 1834

  Mel and Louise fear for Sophie's safety after learning of Sam's escape, while a furious Justin demands to know why Russ didn't tell them earlier. Things are tense at the Dog as Mrs Osborne avoids her husband following his revelation, and Dom discovers he has something in common with a shy stranger

• Season 2006 Episode 155: EPISODE: 1833

  The Owens pay a visit to Sam's bedside, but the conniving convict takes advantage of a moment alone with Nicole to escape - with his sister as hostage. The Osbornes are unimpressed by the family's reaction to their news, while Warren annoys Louise by interfering with the running of Evissa

• Season 2006 Episode 154: EPISODE: 1832

  Mrs Osborne's children struggle to work out why their mother is in such a bad mood - until Craig stumbles across something that makes him jump to conclusions. Michaela tries to console Sasha after learning of Mrs Valentine's death, while Nicole feels guilty when the Owens receive bad news about Sam

• Season 2006 Episode 153: EPISODE: 1831

  Nicole goes to the prison to visit Sam, but he has a favour to ask - one she may not be prepared to carry out. Craig tells Mrs Osborne about Steph's lap dancing job, while Tony tries his best to find out the truth about Dom's sexuality - leading his brother to make a shocking revelation

• Season 2006 Episode 152: EPISODE: 1830

  Mrs Valentine's funeral is interrupted by a surprise guest, who starts Calvin and Sonny fighting when he causes a scene at the wake. Nicole is forced to delay lunch with Russ after receiving a phone call from Sam. Clare begins her scheme to revamp the Loft - but secretly plans a much bigger budget

• Season 2006 Episode 151: EPISODE: 1829

  Jake goes round to Becca's flat for a chat - unaware Sonny is lying in wait for him. A hungover Tony orders OB to leave the house, but the move upsets Dom - prompting the chef to question his brother's sexuality. Calvin goes on the rampage after the police turn up on the doorstep

• Season 2006 Episode 150: EPISODE: 1828

  OB and Tony are staggered as Dom attracts a stunning girl during a night out - but flabbergasted when he rejects her advances. Clare and Max return from honeymoon, while Becca tries to offer Jake support. Mrs Osborne is subjected to a terrifying ordeal in the Dog as Sonny begins his revenge campaign

• Season 2006 Episode 149: EPISODE: 1827

  Jake's guilt finally gets the better of him and he confesses his secret to his family before turning himself in to the police. Justin and Becca go round to offer the Valentines their condolences - but are shocked to learn who caused the accident. Dom persuades Tony to give OB a place to stay

• Season 2006 Episode 148: EPISODE: 1826

  Sophie and Mel end up sifting through the rubbish after Louise unwittingly throws out their belongings. Calvin hesitates over whether he should invite their father to their mother's funeral, while Sonny blames his brother for the accident. The pressure of keeping his secret takes its toll on Jake

• Season 2006 Episode 147: EPISODE: 1825

  Tragedy strikes the Valentine family as a devastated Jake struggles to cope with the fallout from his actions. Steph visits a seedy club to raise money for her showreel - unaware Darren is conning her. Nicole is troubled when Russ tells her to ignore a letter from Sam

• Season 2006 Episode 146: EPISODE: 1824

  Becca is shocked when she greets a man she believes has come to fix the washing machine, only to find out he is Nancy's new boyfriend. Sonny claims the stolen goods belong to Justin - who turns the tables by taking the items as well as the blame. Jake's anger leads him to make a fatal mistake

• Season 2006 Episode 145: EPISODE: 1823

  Sonny tries to get the stolen goods out of his room - but a violent clash with Justin means his family soon find out what he's been up to. Craig responds to Steph's appeal for cash by filming her showreel himself, while Darren gets her a saucy new job

• Season 2006 Episode 144: EPISODE: 1822

  The Valentines settle into their new house - but Calvin has an announcement to make that he knows will upset his mother. Mel and Sophie are adamant they won't go to Justin and Becca as they struggle to find a place to stay, while Rhys's confession shatters Sarah's hopes of a reconciliation

• Season 2006 Episode 143: EPISODE: 1821

  The Burton twins end up homeless after learning new residents the Valentines have arrived to live in their house. Steph discovers the girl band job has financial strings attached, while Rhys is delighted to spot his latest crush in the pub - until Sarah catches him chatting up the other girl

• Season 2006 Episode 142: EPISODE: 1820

  Sophie finally tells Russ how she feels about him, but Mel is sure he's interested in somebody quite different. Louise is shocked when Warren offers her a stake in Evissa. Nicole and Nancy suffer the consequences of their all-night partying, and Becca is called to discuss her future as a teacher

• Season 2006 Episode 141: EPISODE: 1819

  Louise gives Sean an ultimatum - sign over the business or leave town on his own - before revealing she never slept with Warren. Russ gets a helping hand from Mercedes as he struggles to repair the damage to the van before Jake finds out. Gilly is overjoyed to bump into the girl he met in the shop

• Season 2006 Episode 140: EPISODE: 1818

  Warren stops by Sean's flat to demand money from him - leaving a frightened Louise begging her husband to sign over his only asset. Russ and Joe are furious to find Mel and Mercedes have stolen their business idea and try to compete with them, while OB loses his job after a tense confrontation

• Season 2006 Episode 139: EPISODE: 1817

  Steph sacks Darren as her manager after he claims she's not gutsy enough for showbiz - but her sulks stop when he receives an interesting phone call. Sophie is secretly upset as she and Russ agree to be 'just friends'. At the church, OB begs Max to call off the wedding - until his friend punches him

• Season 2006 Episode 138: EPISODE: 1816

  Omnibus. After being released from his prison cell, OB faces a race against time to stop Max and Clare's wedding, while the bride is disturbed by a visit from the police. Washing Jake's van gives Russ and Joe an idea for a new business venture, and a nervous Steph prepares for her girl band audition

• Season 2006 Episode 137: EPISODE: 1816

  After being released from his prison cell, OB faces a race against time to stop Max and Clare's wedding, while the bride is disturbed by a visit from the police. Washing Jake's van gives Russ and Joe an idea for a new business venture, and a nervous Steph prepares for her girl band audition

• Season 2006 Episode 136: EPISODE: 1815

  Clare catches OB snooping around the office, but rejects his offer of money to leave - and comes up with another way to stop him interfering with the wedding. Sean tries to convince Louise of his love, unaware she knows he suggested Warren's plan. Family rivalries erupt at the Dog's karaoke night

• Season 2006 Episode 135: EPISODE: 1814

  Louise prepares to give in to Warren's demands as the pair meet at an upmarket hotel - but she's in for a shock when he reveals exactly who thought up the sordid scheme. OB plots to expose Clare's lies as the bride-to-be secretly prepares to flee the village. Rhys steels himself to apologise to Sarah

• Season 2006 Episode 134: EPISODE: 1813

  Louise decides to give in to Warren's demands - but not before trying to resolve the situation by making a phone call to a mysterious ally. After Rhys persuades her to see things their way, Mrs Ashworth asks her husband if Gilly can have a job in the shop. Darren plans a karaoke night at the Dog

• Season 2006 Episode 133: EPISODE: 1812

  Steph is irritated by her brothers' dismissal of her talents and appoints Darren as manager, who promptly fixes up an audition for a girl band. Louise confides in Sophie about Warren's request, Clare agrees to bury the hatchet with OB, and Gilly has an unfortunate accident in the Drive 'n' Buy

• Season 2006 Episode 132: EPISODE: 1811

  Frightened Warren will come after Louise, Sean is forced to tell his wife about their friend's chequered past - as well as the price he wants to leave them alone. Clare is annoyed when OB returns to work at the Loft, while Mr Ashworth's first day in charge of Drive 'n' Buy gets off to a slow start

• Season 2006 Episode 131: EPISODE: 1810

  OB is horrified to learn Max plans to sell Drive 'n' Buy, and infuriates Clare by trying to talk him out of it. Mr Ashworth hands out work rotas to his family - despite the fact that they haven't got the shop yet. Michaela grills Amy about what happened in the park, and Sean makes Warren an offer

• Season 2006 Episode 130: EPISODE: 1809

  Sophie comforts a distraught Louise as she waits at the hospital for news of Sean - who is concerned about Warren's plans for his wife. Amy ignores her family's surprise birthday party and sneaks out of the house in favour of an illicit celebration in the park with Michaela, but her evening ends badly when she returns home drunk to a telling-off from Mr Barnes. Clare is irritated after Mel ruins her plan to feed information to Tom - though she cheers up on learning Max has sold Drive 'n' Buy

• Season 2006 Episode 129: EPISODE: 1808

  After an embarrassing call from the school about Tom's misbehaviour, Max realises he's been neglecting his little brother - and horrifies Clare by suggesting they postpone the wedding. Sophie and Mrs Osborne find themselves in competition when their bosses announce a vacancy for a deputy manager at Evissa, while Sean and Louise plan to renew their marriage vows. Jez receives an intriguing letter - and makes a decision about his future

• Season 2006 Episode 128: EPISODE: 1807

  Sean is taken aback when Warren demands he make restitution for leaving him to face jail - but is determined not to pay him off. Clare leaves work early and rushes off to quiz Tom, keen to find out exactly what he overheard during her secret discussion on the telephone. The Ashworth children clash with their father over the best way to spend their inheritance, despite Fletch's attempts to calm things down, and Dom fears he has left it too late as he tries to make things up with Tony after Mandy's departure

• Season 2006 Episode 127: EPISODE: 1806

  Louise is delighted when old friend Warren turns up in the village - but Sean clearly feels his past is coming back to haunt him. Tony struggles to keep things together at work as he tries to come to terms with the loss of Mandy and Grace. The students celebrate after receiving their exam results

• Season 2006 Episode 126: EPISODE: 1805

  Mandy waits for Dom by the river, but is taken aback when Tony arrives full of questions about why she left. Caught out in her lie, Mercedes turns the tables on Sophie by revealing the previous day's shenanigans with Russ, while Tom overhears Clare talking to her father - whom Max thinks is dead

• Season 2006 Episode 125: EPISODE: 1804

  Dom acts on Tony's order to clear his belongings out of the flat - but receives an unexpected visitor as he does so. The chemistry between Russ and Mercedes grows when they meet for lunch, while an oblivious Sophie decides to remain in the village. Grandpa Bill's attempts to be tidier puzzle the Ashworths

• Season 2006 Episode 124: EPISODE: 1803

  Mrs Taylor makes a last-ditch attempt to talk sense into Justin as she packs up to leave the village, while Russ surprises Sophie by asking her to stay in Hollyoaks. Tony wonders whether Dom's confession means he is involved in Mandy's disappearance, and Mr Barnes embarrasses Amy at Washed Up

• Season 2006 Episode 123: EPISODE: 1802

  After learning the body in the mortuary is not Mandy's, Dom's guilt compels him to tell Tony about the kiss with Mandy. Mrs Taylor turns up on Becca's doorstep in a bid to stop Justin moving in, while Mrs Osborne provides Nancy with a sympathetic ear. Mercedes' lies leave Sophie frustrated

• Season 2006 Episode 122: EPISODE: 1801

  Michaela's sister Mercedes is delighted to score a free beauty treatment at Evissa, but causes trouble when she announces her intention to sue Sophie for hurting her. A hungover Tony awakes to find Mandy has disappeared, while Becca tries to get on with life by asking Justin to move in with her

• Season 2006 Episode 121: EPISODE: 1800

  As Clare's friends organise her a surprise birthday party, Mandy has emotional chats with Max and Tom - before slipping quietly out of the village. Nancy's presence in the flat unnerves Becca and Justin, Sean tells Louise he wants her back, and Steph's job at Bid Crazy TV comes to an abrupt end

• Season 2006 Episode 120: EPISODE: 1799

  Sick of Jake's behaviour, Mr Osborne gives his stepson an ultimatum - get himself together or be kicked out of the Dog. Louise's lunch date with Joe is ruined when Sean shows up with a couple of beauties, while Mandy tells Dom she wants them to be together - and makes a decision about her future

• Season 2006 Episode 119: EPISODE: 1798

  Craig's 18th birthday party in the Dog is tension-filled as Steph takes exception to Mel and Sophie's presence and Darren spends his time winding up a gloomy Jake. Louise attempts to make Sean jealous by asking Joe to lunch, and Mandy tells Dominic she has feelings for him - before the pair kiss

• Season 2006 Episode 118: EPISODE: 1797

  Mrs Burton announces she's been offered employment down south, forcing her children to decide whether to leave with her or stay put. Sarah is annoyed when Rhys abandons her for the football, and Mr Barnes gets a new job. Mandy struggles with her grief as the Hutchinsons host a cot death support group

• Season 2006 Episode 117: EPISODE: 1796

  Tony manages an uneasy reconciliation with Mandy when she arrives back at il Gnosh - leading him to thank a guilt-ridden Dom for his support. Justin braves his mother's wrath to take care of Becca following her suicide attempt, while Michaela's mother takes her to confront Max about the stealing

• Season 2006 Episode 116: EPISODE: 1795

  Justin fears Becca intends to commit suicide, and enlists Jake's help in getting into the flat. Amy is caught shop-lifting in Drive 'n' Buy, but Michaela runs off and leaves her friend to face the music. Mandy and Tony's grief boils over into an argument that could spell the end of their marriage

• Season 2006 Episode 115: EPISODE: 1794

  Saddened by Mandy and Tony's plight, Max plays into Clare's hands by declaring they should marry as soon as possible. Becca's friends are unwilling to sympathise with her self-pity, while Amy steels herself to attempt shoplifting. Mr Ashworth tells his family he has been sacked from his job

• Season 2006 Episode 114: EPISODE: 1793

  Michaela suggests shoplifting when Amy complains she hasn't got any money for a new party outfit. Becca finds herself the subject of gossip at Drive 'n' Buy, while Tony heeds Dom's advice and takes Mandy out for lunch - but the couple have difficulty discussing their true feelings

• Season 2006 Episode 113: EPISODE: 1792

  Becca's woes increase when she is arrested - and as she and Justin are interviewed by police, the serious repercussions of their affair become clear. Mandy surprises Max by agreeing to sell Drive 'n' Buy, while Louise is taken aback to discover Joe is planning a 'posthumous' fashion show

• Season 2006 Episode 112: EPISODE: 1791

  Becca is apprehensive as she returns to school, only to be sacked when she discovers the headmistress has found out about her affair. With Tony wrapped up in work, Mandy turns to Dom for comfort - but the pair could be getting too close. Joe comes up with a way to profit from his supposed death

• Season 2006 Episode 111: EPISODE: 1790

  Max tries to persuade OB to stay at the flat, but their long friendship looks to be at an end when the discussion turns into yet another row about Clare. Joe confesses his misdeeds to Jez as guilt gets the better of him at the wake, while Vince demands the pair strip the flat to pay him back

• Season 2006 Episode 110: EPISODE: 1789

  Joe enlists Russ and Jez's help in planning his phoney wake, leaving them to make arrangements while he assembles the coffin. Mrs Taylor and Mrs Osborne team up to confront Becca, and as things with OB grow increasingly tense, Max considers evicting his friend - unaware he's already made a drastic decision

• Season 2006 Episode 109: EPISODE: 1788

  Unable to face his wife, Jake packs his bags and leaves the flat to find sympathy from his family at the Dog. Clare plots revenge when OB tells her Max isn't going to sell Drive 'n' Buy, while Mrs Taylor decides the family should leave the village - until Justin announces Becca's having his baby

• Season 2006 Episode 108: EPISODE: 1787

  Reeling after Becca's confession, Jake demands to know the identity of the other man his wife's been seeing, while Craig pumps Justin for details about his secret lover during Mel and Sophie's party. Louise meets Sean to tell him the divorce is going ahead - despite the attraction between them

• Season 2006 Episode 107: EPISODE: 1786

  The Ashworth children are up in arms after learning their parents want Grandpa Bill to go back into a home, and demand a family vote on the issue. A furious Nancy confronts Justin about his affair with Becca, while Mel and Sophie get emotional as they celebrate their 21st birthday

• Season 2006 Episode 106: EPISODE: 1785

  A stunned Nancy struggles to take in Nicole's bombshell, but doubts whether she can be telling the truth, while Justin's revelation about his secret lover's identity is met with disbelief by Mel and Sophie. Joe is disappointed with his 'obituary', and Grandpa Bill causes friction at the Ashworths'

• Season 2006 Episode 105: EPISODE: 1784

  Hannah urges Nicole to tell Nancy about Becca's affair with Justin, while Mel and Sophie tease their brother about his dejection. Jez's attempt to get rid of the debt collector backfires, and Josh plots to spring Grandpa Bill from the retirement home - though he may not be willing to escape

• Season 2006 Episode 104: EPISODE: 1783

  A debt collector turns up looking for Joe - who promptly hides and begs Jez to cover for him. Max considers selling Drive 'n' Buy as the wedding approaches, but OB can't believe his friend would get rid of the family business. Justin is forced to take Becca to hospital when she starts bleeding

• Season 2006 Episode 103: EPISODE: 1782

  Josh and Fletch are forced to pay a visit to the old folks' home and Grandpa Bill - who's quick to arouse their pity with his tales of loneliness. Clare realises she'll have to change her game plan when OB threatens to expose her lies. Justin confronts Becca after learning about her pregnancy

• Season 2006 Episode 102: EPISODE: 1781

  A horrified Hannah finds out about Sarah and Rhys's relationship after walking in on an intimate moment. Terrified Justin will learn her secret, Becca begs Jake to keep her pregnancy under wraps - but doesn't bank on Mrs Osborne's nosiness. OB is taken aback to learn Max and Clare are engaged

• Season 2006 Episode 101: EPISODE: 1780

  Mandy and Tony's sorrow spills over during Grace's funeral, while Jake's sadness leads Becca to make a snap decision about her own pregnancy. OB promises Max he will try to set aside his suspicions and be nicer to Clare, and Mrs Barnes tells Sarah why she insisted on such a tough training regimen

• Season 2006 Episode 100: EPISODE: 1779

  Sarah's family and Rhys turn out to support her on the day of the swimming trials, but she's more focused on revenge than winning. Joe seeks help from a money-lending firm to pay off his credit-card debts, while Max gets sick of OB's suspicions about Clare - and responds by making her a startling proposal

• Season 2006 Episode 99: EPISODE: 1778

  Joe delivers his clothes after working all night to get them finished - but gets a nasty shock when he pays the buyer a visit. Struggling to cope with his grief, Tony ends up accusing a shocked Mandy over Grace's death. Rhys braves Mrs Barnes' wrath at Body Boost as he tries to win Sarah back

• Season 2006 Episode 98: EPISODE: 1777

  Tony goes round to the Ashworths' to demand answers from Hannah - who exposes her lie to the police by revealing she failed to check on Grace before she died. An emotional Max plucks up the courage to tell Tom what's happened, while Mandy correctly guesses Becca is pregnant

• Season 2006 Episode 97: EPISODE: 1776

  Baby Grace's death devastates her parents, but while Mandy seeks comfort from Max and Dom, Tony is determined to find out what - or who - is responsible for killing his daughter. Becca steels herself to deliver some bad news to Justin, and Mel attempts to convince OB she's turned over a new leaf

• Season 2006 Episode 96: EPISODE: 1775

  The paramedics arrive to take Grace to hospital as a stunned Mandy and Tony look on, while Nancy and Hannah are forced to lie to the police. On the verge of leaving with Justin, Becca hears of her friends' plight, and agonises over whether to change her plans. Mel attends an alcohol awareness meeting

• Season 2006 Episode 95: EPISODE: 1774

  Tony and Mandy leave baby Grace in the care of Nancy and Hannah while they go out for a romantic meal, but as they return home in high spirits, tragedy strikes. Mel admits she needs help, and Becca tells Justin their affair has been discovered - leading the pair to make a decision about the future

• Season 2006 Episode 94: EPISODE: 1773

  Becca slips into the toilets at work to take a pregnancy test, but is interrupted by Nicole, who challenges her teacher about the affair with Justin. Amy's attempt to get out of the prize-giving backfires, while Mel overreacts when her secret boozing is uncovered - with dire consequences for Sophie

• Season 2006 Episode 93: EPISODE: 1772

  Mel admits she has failed her degree, prompting Mrs Taylor and Sophie to take drastic action to stop her drinking, and Amy's put in a tight spot when her parents decide to attend the prize-giving. During a stilted dinner party, Becca takes Mandy aside - and confesses she might be pregnant

• Season 2006 Episode 92: EPISODE: 1771

  Nicole tells Hannah the identity of Justin's secret lover, but her friend persuades her not to reveal the truth to Nancy. Max is convinced by Sean's claim he never slept with Clare, while Sarah learns her mother tried to blackmail Rhys. Amy discovers she has won the short story competition

• Season 2006 Episode 91: EPISODE: 1770

  A nervous Rhys prepares to confront Mr Barnes, and isn't happy to find him doing DIY with dangerous-looking tools. Mel returns home to a frosty reception from Mrs Taylor, before getting into a fight with Clare in the street. Justin and Becca get carried away at school - unaware someone is watching

• Season 2006 Episode 90: EPISODE: 1769

  Max is furious to hear Clare's version of events on his return from holiday, and wastes no time in evicting Mel from the flat. Nicole takes advantage of Justin, who can't set her straight for fear of exposing the truth. Gilly offers to teach Rhys self-defence so he can protect himself from Mr Barnes

• Season 2006 Episode 89: EPISODE: 1768

  Justin is horrified to find out Nicole has told Hannah about his affair - even though she's wrong about the other party involved. Mrs Barnes attempts to convince Sarah that Rhys instigated their one-night stand, while Clare persuades OB that Mel drunkenly invented the allegations about her and Sean

• Season 2006 Episode 88: EPISODE: 1767

  Mrs Barnes can't contain her anger when she catches Sarah and Rhys in bed - and it looks like her secret is about to be revealed. Justin struggles to get hold of Becca on the phone while avoiding Nicole's questions about him and Mandy. Mel tells OB about catching Clare and Sean in the Loft

• Season 2006 Episode 87: EPISODE: 1766

  Clare uses Mel's guilt about drinking to stop her revealing what she saw in the Loft, while trying to set up another rendezvous with Sean - who doesn't seem interested. Sarah's plans for a romantic picnic with Rhys are ruined when Amy tells her mother, and Nicole jumps to conclusions about Justin

• Season 2006 Episode 86: EPISODE: 1765

  Joe persuades some attractive girls to join his friends for a drink, but the group make their excuses after discovering Russ is the brother of rapist Sam Owen. Mel reaches for the booze to celebrate handing in her dissertation, while Clare and Sean's business meeting develops into something more

• Season 2006 Episode 85: EPISODE: 1764

  OB offers to lend a hand as Mel struggles to finish her dissertation, while Mrs Barnes makes a last-ditch attempt to prise Rhys and Sarah apart. Steph is left with explaining to do when the 'Naked Waitresses' refuse to help her with the promotion job, and Gilly tells Jessica how badly she hurt him

• Season 2006 Episode 84: EPISODE: 1763

  Sarah confronts Olivia about her relationship with Rhys, but is puzzled to find they haven't been near one another. A furious Mandy puts her foot down when the photographers criticise things at the Hutchinsons' photoshoot. Jez spills sauce on Joe's new material - unaware he's the one paying for it

• Season 2006 Episode 83: EPISODE: 1762

  Clare's persistence gets her into Sean's office, where she makes him a proposal that may not be entirely business-based. Mrs Barnes tells Rhys to break up with Sarah or she'll spill the beans about their moment of passion. Tony begs Mandy to pose for a magazine, and Joe gets a new credit card

• Season 2006 Episode 82: EPISODE: 1761

  Tony is embarrassed to have his exploits featured in the trade papers - but soon decides to use his new image to create more publicity for il Gnosh. Mrs Barnes spots an opportunity to stir things up between Sarah and Rhys, and Steph attempts to coax Jessica and Olivia into working with her

• Season 2006 Episode 81: EPISODE: 1760

  Rhys turns up for a drink with Mr Barnes - unaware he's been invited to a family meal. Mrs Barnes struggles to keep quiet as she discovers how long Sarah's relationship has been going on. Tony urges Justin to stop seeing Becca, while Craig and Darren uncover Mr Osborne's secret

• Season 2006 Episode 80: EPISODE: 1759

  Tony and Mandy disagree on whether to tell Jake that Becca is having an affair, particularly while Justin is working at il Gnosh. Darren begins to suspect Craig is right about his father playing away. OB returns from searching for Mel to find her on the sofa, and pours her booze down the sink

• Season 2006 Episode 79: EPISODE: 1758

  Joe is pleased to receive a big order from the shop, but unsure how to raise the money he needs to pay for materials. Wayne and Ste make their presence felt at Josh's house, leaving Mr Ashworth less than impressed. Craig confronts Mr Osborne about his supposed affair, and Mel is given the sack

• Season 2006 Episode 78: EPISODE: 1757

  Josh does his best to impress the gang, but panics when they arrange a rendezvous at the Ashworth house the next day. Mel turns up for work desperate for a drink, while Craig's suspicions about Mr Osborne grow. Joe's anger at Jez spills over as they attempt to celebrate his first commission

• Season 2006 Episode 77: EPISODE: 1756

  Mel's visit to Evissa turns into a job opportunity after Sean asks her to hand out some flyers - though Sophie doesn't think her twin's up to it. Craig becomes suspicious of Mr Osborne's behaviour. Josh and Fletch make friends with Wayne's gang, and Sarah's tryst with Rhys at the pool is interrupted

• Season 2006 Episode 76: EPISODE: 1755

  Jessica is shocked to discover an explicit article about herself on the local paper's front page, while Olivia tries to hide her guilt. Russ persuades Joe to ask his parents for some capital. Rhys and Sarah realise they've been tricked, and Clare is left in a dilemma after catching Mel stealing

• Season 2006 Episode 75: EPISODE: 1754

  Gilly tries to help Rhys's love life along by secretly sending a text to Sarah - who's unsure how to respond. Joe asks Jez for a loan to get his clothing business off the ground, but is furious when his friend refuses. Jessica and Olivia attract attention from the media as a result of their protest

• Season 2006 Episode 74: EPISODE: 1753

  Joe is excited when a local shop picks up his design - but faces another financial crisis after being asked for more items. Mel's need for alcohol gets in the way of her studies, Sarah tries to step things up with Rhys, and Olivia's assertiveness stuns Jessica on their first day back at il Gnosh

• Season 2006 Episode 73: EPISODE: 1752

  Russ shaves off his hair in a bid to stop people identifying him as Sam's brother, while Jessica and Olivia take their protest further by staging a nude sit-in at il Gnosh. Rhys and Sarah agree to keep their relationship a secret for the time being, and Max catches OB sneaking Mel out of the flat

• Season 2006 Episode 72: EPISODE: 1751

  Olivia and Jessica try to get their jobs back by staging a protest outside il Gnosh, but Tony isn't interested. Louise furiously demands the divorce papers from Sean, who does everything he can to stall her. Mel comes to blows with her mother, while Sarah confronts Rhys about his feelings

• Season 2006 Episode 71: EPISODE: 1750

  Mel goes into self-destruct mode after waking up in a hotel room and remembering her drunken escapades from the night before. Dominic makes plans to help Sean and Louise celebrate their anniversary, while Nicole's chances of getting the job at il Gnosh are jeopardised by Olivia and Jessica

• Season 2006 Episode 70: EPISODE: 1749

  Nicole and Justin compete for a job at il Gnosh, while Mandy and Tony fight over which candidate would be more suitable for the post. Sean seeks Dominic's help in winning Louise round and Mel heads off to a hotel with a stranger from the pub. Mr Osborne causes an embarrassing scene at the Loft

• Season 2006 Episode 69: EPISODE: 1748

  Sean persuades Louise to come and meet his solicitor to talk about their divorce - but she gets a shock when she finds what he's got planned. Max refuses to listen to Mel's apologies and gives her the sack, despite OB's protestations. Tony's obsession with germs leads Jessica to take direct action

• Season 2006 Episode 68: EPISODE: 1747

  A determined Sarah insists on going on a date with Rhys - who's anxious about running into her mother at Body Boost. OB spends the day with Mel, which goes pear-shaped when Tom falls sick after drinking a spiked can of pop. Mr Osborne convinces Darren and Craig to put their differences aside

• Season 2006 Episode 67: EPISODE: 1746

  Joe struggles to deal with his guilty conscience as Jez and his friends club together to buy him a new laptop. Louise has an intimate chat with Mandy to discuss what happened at the party, Darren and Craig have a tough day working behind the bar and Mrs Barnes gives Rhys yet another warning

• Season 2006 Episode 66: EPISODE: 1745

  Sean hosts the salon's opening party, where Gilly misguidedly volunteers for a beauty treatment - little suspecting what it involves. Mrs Barnes warns Rhys to steer clear of Sarah, and Louise is furious when the name of the business is revealed. Mandy's left holding the baby when Tony's called away

• Season 2006 Episode 65: EPISODE: 1744

  Justin tries to explain to Mandy how he feels about Becca, but she's less than supportive - and Tony assumes he's trying to get a job at il Gnosh. Sean tells Sophie his plans for the salon's opening party, Clare makes up her mind about where to live and Jez attempts to cheer up a bitter Joe

• Season 2006 Episode 64: EPISODE: 1743

  Amy and Michaela decide to use the short story competition to improve their tarnished reputations - but quickly find it's harder than they imagined. Jake learns Mr Hayton has passed away, and can't find Becca anywhere to break the bad news. Dominic is furious when Sean treats il Gnosh like an office

• Season 2006 Episode 63: EPISODE: 1742

  A picnic in Jubilee Gardens threatens to turn sour for Becca as she notices the bracelet on Nancy's wrist and berates her for flashing it around. Amy is upset when Ste arrives at the pool flanked by young admirers - so Sarah decides to teach him a lesson. Clare searches for another place to stay

• Season 2006 Episode 62: EPISODE: 1741

  Darren questions Louise about Sean, and is shocked to find out the truth about their relationship. Mel's nerves get the better of her as Clare supervises her first shift behind the bar - and she needs a little Dutch courage to help her through. Jessica and Steph give Olivia a lesson in assertiveness

• Season 2006 Episode 61: EPISODE: 1740

  Jake finds the bracelet Justin bought for Becca, and asks her where it came from - forcing her to make up a tall story. Louise meets Sean for a business chat in the Dog, which quickly degenerates into a slanging match. Michaela offers Amy a truce and Steph, Jessica and Olivia resolve to give up men

• Season 2006 Episode 60: EPISODE: 1739

  OB's suspicions are aroused when Clare fails to turn up for work again, and Max is persuaded to call the police. Justin buys a bracelet for Becca using money borrowed from his mother. A fight erupts in the middle of the schoolyard after Michaela tells Amy exactly what she thinks of her

• Season 2006 Episode 59: EPISODE: 1738

  Sean continues to get on Louise's nerves, taking over her office to conduct interviews and telling her how much he wants her back. Max worries when Clare goes missing, while OB fears she's done a runner with his money. Amy stands up to Michaela during a confrontation between Ste and Fletch

• Season 2006 Episode 58: EPISODE: 1737

  A flustered Clare shows up for work saying her car's broken down - and OB's concerned when Max starts lending her money. Olivia persuades Mark not to leave Hollyoaks, while Craig piles the pressure on Darren with his blackmail scheme. A short-staffed Tony gets a helping hand from Nicole and Justin

• Season 2006 Episode 57: EPISODE: 1736

  Jessica tries to stop Mark leaving, but he's adamant there's no reason to stay in Hollyoaks any more. Jake gives Becca a warm welcome as she returns from her weekend away - and Nancy's convinced she's hiding something. Sean worms his way into Mrs Taylor's good books in a bid to get closer to Louise

• Season 2006 Episode 56: EPISODE: 1735

  Cameron tells Steph he's still too fragile to set out on a European tour - and insists on her coming with him. Becca embarks on her illicit weekend with Justin, while Nancy and Jake bond over a pizza at home. Jessica tries to resolve Mark and Gilly's differences, and OB angrily breaks up with Mel

• Season 2006 Episode 55: EPISODE: 1734

  Sam heads for court to hear the judge's verdict on his crime - but no one's prepared for the severity of the sentence. Sophie bursts into tears when she hears the news, while Mel seeks comfort in drink. Steph urges Cameron to face his destiny and Gilly resolves to get the upper hand over Mark

• Season 2006 Episode 54: EPISODE: 1733

  Gilly runs into Mark while going to see Jessica at the hospital - and is surprised to find out how much his rival knows about their relationship. Becca has to think on her feet when Nancy threatens to ruin her plans with Justin, and Mel shocks Sophie by declaring her intention to turn herself in

• Season 2006 Episode 53: EPISODE: 1732

  Becca finds it hard to keep her weekend with Justin a secret, with Jake being conspicuously solicitous and thoughtful toward her. Mrs Osborne comforts Steph over losing Cameron to his European tour, while a vengeful Craig steals Darren's account book, and Joe goes for his meningitis vaccination

• Season 2006 Episode 52: EPISODE: 1731

  A hospitalised Jessica gets a visit from Olivia and Mark - who learn she's been diagnosed with meningitis. Justin asks Becca to have an illicit weekend away with him, while Cameron is torn over whether to take up Declan's offer of a European tour, and Sarah finds out what's been bothering Amy

• Season 2006 Episode 51: EPISODE: 1730

  Mark steps up his campaign to get revenge on his love rival, and asks a nervous Gilly to help him root out the miscreant. Jake secretly prepares a romantic evening for Becca, who's taken the opportunity to sneak off to Justin's again. Cameron faces his fears as he's forced to perform solo at the Dog

• Season 2006 Episode 50: EPISODE: 1729

  Steph persuades the Osbornes to let Cameron play at the Dog, and piles the pressure on her boyfriend to get up on stage and perform. Craig tries to convince Jake to ask Becca why she's taking the Pill - without losing his temper at her. A poorly Jessica is shocked to learn why Mark punched Rhys

• Season 2006 Episode 49: EPISODE: 1728

  Jake struggles to understand why Becca's being so stand-offish - and is shocked to discover she's back on the pill. Amy is less than pleased to find out she's quickly acquired a bad reputation after sleeping with Ste, and Olivia tells Mark he's bruised his knuckles on the wrong man's face

• Season 2006 Episode 48: EPISODE: 1727

  Steph tries to convince Cameron to have another go at getting into a band, and Craig comes up with a plan that could help him overcome his fears. Amy discusses her big decision with Michaela, while Mark begins a revenge mission and Tony takes steps to ensure Pit Stop isn't turned into a sex shop

• Season 2006 Episode 47: EPISODE: 1726

  Michaela encourages Amy to take her relationship with Ste a step farther - but it seems she has a hidden agenda. Craig looks for a way to get revenge on Darren, and Cameron supplies the information he needs. The Deans arrive home, and Becca makes a bee-line for the Burtons' house

• Season 2006 Episode 46: EPISODE: 1725

  Mark takes Jessica out to celebrate their fourth anniversary, while Olivia finally uncovers the Dear John letter. Mrs Osborne returns home to find Craig and Darren at each other's throats, while a desperate Tony comes up with a plan to find out what's happening at Pit Stop and the pharmacy

• Season 2006 Episode 45: EPISODE: 1724

  Louise embarks on a campaign to unmask the college thief, while Gilly's shifty behaviour gives Jessica cause for concern. Darren comes to the end of his tether as Craig continues to make him suffer, Amy gets a second chance at romance with Ste, and the police arrive at the Owens' house

• Season 2006 Episode 44: EPISODE: 1723

  Darren prepares to celebrate St David's Day at the SU bar, but his efforts don't meet with approval from the punters. The Owens get wind of Sam's plans to run away with Sophie - who's surprised to learn she might be fleeing the country. Rhys becomes a bone of contention between Sarah's parents

• Season 2006 Episode 43: EPISODE: 1722

  Sam finally plucks up the courage to tell Sophie about him and Andy, and pleads with her to run away with him. Joe shows off his latest fashion statement, which doesn't meet with approval from Olivia and Jessica. Craig plots to sabotage Darren's date and Mrs Barnes discovers a secret of Sarah's

• Season 2006 Episode 42: EPISODE: 1721

  A distraught Sarah turns up at the Ashworths', and when Rhys provides a shoulder to cry on, the pair start to grow closer. Mr Owen tries to help Sam sneak out of the country, but they don't get far before Nicole and her mum catch them. Darren prepares for a date with brewery rep Racquel

• Season 2006 Episode 41: EPISODE: 1720

  The Owens struggle to come to terms with Nicole's revelation, wondering whether they should inform the police about Sam's past. Darlene begs Craig's forgiveness, while Gilly puts a subtle plan into action to get Mark out of the way - and give himself the chance to win over the girl of his dreams

• Season 2006 Episode 40: EPISODE: 1719

  Mrs Taylor is aghast when Darlene lies to her about Mr Osborne and immediately goes round to confront him. Sam finds he's unable to tell his parents about him and Andy, prompting Nicole to blurt out the truth. Gilly and Mark prepare for the Manchester derby and Cameron faces up to his fears

• Season 2006 Episode 39: EPISODE: 1718

  Louise is furious to learn Sean has bought Pit Stop and the pharmacy, convinced he's only done it to get at her. Jessica takes drastic action to retrieve her Dear John letter, with help from Olivia. Amy tries to sort out her feelings toward Ste, and Darren schemes to prove the truth about Darlene

• Season 2006 Episode 38: EPISODE: 1717

  Pit Stop and the pharmacy go up for auction, with Tony and Dominic both battling to secure the properties for themselves. Darren tries to convince Craig about Darlene's scheming, while Mandy quizzes Louise on the truth about her relationship with Sean, and Michaela explains the rules of dating to Amy

• Season 2006 Episode 37: EPISODE: 1716

  Mr Osborne does his best to keep the peace while his wife's away, but he's obliged to take action when Darren confronts him about Darlene's lies. Sean comes to the college seeking to win over Louise, Mel confesses her part in the Andy saga to Sophie, and Michaela encourages Amy's romantic feelings

• Season 2006 Episode 36: EPISODE: 1715

  Russ and Nicole head to Sam's bedside to confront him - but Sophie's got there before them, still oblivious to the truth. Jake hunts for Becca after receiving worrying news about her family, little knowing she's with Justin. Darlene tries to pit Darren and Craig against each other

• Season 2006 Episode 35: EPISODE: 1714

  Jake tries to rekindle the romance in his relationship with Becca, but his efforts result in another argument between the pair. Max brings Tony bad news about the Loft's finances - and there's worse to come, courtesy of Dominic. Gilly has a stroke of luck, while Josh and Fletch brave the Fit Parade

• Season 2006 Episode 34: EPISODE: 1713

  Rhys is annoyed to find Gilly modelling in his art class, and seizes the chance for revenge when the fire alarm goes off. Steph remonstrates with Darlene over her treatment of Craig, Josh and Fletch practise their dance moves and Becca fails to keep her feelings for Justin under control

• Season 2006 Episode 33: EPISODE: 1712

  Becca supervises a sixth-form trip to the theatre, where Justin tackles her about why she's being so distant toward him. Josh and Fletch are shocked when Amy and Michaela tell them what being on the Fit List entails, and Cameron finds it hard to relax during a Valentine's lunch with Steph

• Season 2006 Episode 32: EPISODE: 1711

  Nicole is surprised when Andy offers her a ride on his new bike, but Nancy urges her to take him up on it. Everything seems to go wrong for Mandy as she gets ready for her holiday, while Max attempts to cheer up OB, and Sarah is shocked to see Josh and Fletch's names on the Fit List

• Season 2006 Episode 31: EPISODE: 1710

  Tony gets Mandy a truly surprising anniversary present. Sam calls at the Taylor-Burton house, desperate to confess everything to Sophie, but finds it hard to risk losing the woman he loves. Amy goes to the park with her friend Michaela, while Nicole receives a shocking blast from the past

• Season 2006 Episode 30: EPISODE: 1709

  Justin corners Becca, desperate to find out her true feelings. Mandy talks to Jake in an effort to confirm her suspicions about the pair. Russ and Sam are called back to the police station and fear their past could be about to catch up with them. Darren encourages Craig to stand up for himself

• Season 2006 Episode 29: EPISODE: 1708

  Russ is perturbed at the amount of time Sam and Sophie are spending together. Darlene settles in to life at the Dog, but her presence soon causes friction. Tony struggles to get Mandy an anniversary present while looking after Grace, and Jessica discovers Gilly's deception

• Season 2006 Episode 28: EPISODE: 1707

  Darlene finds the perfect place to live, though Craig's less than happy with her choice. Gilly begins his job at the college, but quickly discovers how difficult leading a double life is going to be. Mrs Taylor starts filling in application forms, while Sophie tries to decide whether she really wants to leave the area

• Season 2006 Episode 27: EPISODE: 1706

  Mandy is thrilled to learn she's won a luxury break. The Ashworths ask Gilly to start paying rent and he finds an unusual way to raise the funds. Mrs Osborne enthusiastically talks about babies with the Deans, and Mr Barnes considers taking up a hobby, despite the rest of the family's reactions

• Season 2006 Episode 26: EPISODE: 1705

  Becca tries to talk to Justin after noticing he's got something on his mind. Darlene resolves to stay in Hollyoaks and get a flat on her own. Mandy is treated to an exhausting fitness programme at Body Boost, courtesy of Clare and Louise, while Fletch and Josh don disguises for their latest scheme

• Season 2006 Episode 25: EPISODE: 1704

  Sophie and Mel are shocked as Mrs Taylor drops a bombshell that affects them all. Clare and Mandy discuss their love lives at Il Gnosh and Louise regales them with a tale of woe. Cameron tells Steph he's going to seek help from his tutor, while Josh and Fletch hatch a plan to improve their standing

• Season 2006 Episode 24: EPISODE: 1703

  Cameron reacts badly when Mark provokes him into doing a bit of cleaning around the flat. Becca talks about babies with Mandy, who realises something's wrong between her and Jake. Mel is annoyed when OB suggests she should apologise to Max and Clare, while tensions rise in the Barnes household

• Season 2006 Episode 23: EPISODE: 1702

  Becca appears subdued when Justin drops round to the Deans' flat, though Jake enjoys his company. Steph demands to speak to Cameron, furious he's tried to dump her. Max helps Clare prepare for the Chinese-themed night, and Mr Barnes continues to make excuses about why he isn't at work

• Season 2006 Episode 22: EPISODE: 1701

  Sarah is alarmed when her father walks in to il Gnosh, and it turns out he's got surprising news. Steph bombards Cameron with information about his condition, until he can't take any more. Max is annoyed to discover the state of the Loft, and Becca's treatment of Justin infuriates Nicole and Nancy

• Season 2006 Episode 21: EPISODE: 1700

  Dannii is stunned by Russ's revelation and he frets about what she'll do next - confront Sam, go to the police, or leave Hollyoaks. Nancy is disruptive in her practice exam, deliberately trying Becca's patience. Mel turns up at the Loft to get a few drinks out of OB, and Steph seeks help for Cameron

• Season 2006 Episode 20: EPISODE: 1699

  Becca tries to encourage Justin to continue with his education, and Russ pleads with Dannii not to leave him, even suggesting they could run away together. Mel and Sophie work out at Body Boost and discuss their relationships with men, while Gilly faces the ordeal of his first philosophy class

• Season 2006 Episode 19: EPISODE: 1698

  Dannii bumps into Sam in the gym and tells him he's the only one who understands what she's had to go through - which makes him feel guiltier than ever. Gilly is dumbfounded to learn Mark has enrolled at the college, while Craig and Darlene spend the whole day together having fun

• Season 2006 Episode 18: EPISODE: 1697

  Gilly resorts to desperate measures to ensure Jessica believes he's studying philosophy. An angry Jake blames Justin for the mishaps at the christening. Russ tries to convince Dannii to stay in Hollyoaks, while Craig persuades Darlene to tell him what's bothering her - and finds out about Mel's rape

• Season 2006 Episode 17: EPISODE: 1696

  Cameron meets Steph in the park and tries to explain his condition - but it's an uphill struggle. Jessica is shocked when Mark turns up on her doorstep, and aghast to learn he's enrolled at the college too. Mel and OB offer each other moral support, while Tony interrupts Max and Clare's time alone

• Season 2006 Episode 16: EPISODE: 1695

  Tony is upset to learn Mandy's decided to rename baby Antonia - and she's waited till the day of the christening to tell him. Max tries to have a frank talk with OB, who's still angry over his friend's lies about Clare - and tensions come to a head outside the church. Mel meets a kindred spirit at her alcohol abuse awareness session, and Cameron locks Steph in his room rather than face a trip to the doctor

• Season 2006 Episode 15: EPISODE: 1694

  Dominic is puzzled to see a bunch of pensioners waiting outside the Loft, before learning they've arrived for Max and OB's latest business venture. As Mrs Taylor strives to save the house, Sophie urges Mel to seek help for her drinking problem before the family falls apart. Nicole devises a plan to test Nancy's loyalty, and Jez is shocked when Olivia and Jessica show him what Cameron's written in his notebooks

• Season 2006 Episode 14: EPISODE: 1693

  Dannii returns from her Christmas holiday and tells Joe she's been seeing a counsellor about her ordeal - but the atmosphere's tense when Russ turns up at the bar. Olivia tries to convince Jessica about what she saw in Cameron's room, eventually snooping in his notebooks to find the evidence she needs. Meanwhile, Max and Clare attempt to allay OB's suspicions about their fledgling relationship

• Season 2006 Episode 13: EPISODE: 1692

  Jake is determined to exploit new workmate Justin, who plays into his hands by falling asleep on the job - but also explains why he's so desperate to earn a bit of cash. Olivia tries to quiz Cameron about his mysterious assignment, but gets more than she bargained for when she looks on his computer. Mel is furious to find out what her mother and Sophie have been up to, and OB worries he's blown it with Clare

• Season 2006 Episode 12: EPISODE: 1691

  Jessica frets over her dilemma - she has to give either Mark or Gilly the boot, but can't decide which, even with Olivia's assistance. Jake gets a shock when he meets his new workmate, and is determined to make things difficult for the upstart. Darlene devises a radical plan to help Mel curtail her drinking habits, and Nancy tries to build bridges with Nicole and Sarah - but just ends up bickering

• Season 2006 Episode 11: EPISODE: 1690

  Sophie asks Sam out on a date, though he's still harbouring guilty feelings about what happened with Andy - and when Mel arrives, he's forced to witness the results of his actions. Mrs Taylor gives Justin an ultimatum - get a job by the end of the day or return to school. Gilly blusters through his first meeting with Jessica, and Max finds the price for Tom's silence is higher than he expected

• Season 2006 Episode 10: EPISODE: 1689

  Becca offers support to a needy Nancy, who's adamant she's not going back to school and feels everyone's against her - but Jake's not sympathetic. Jessica returns from holiday to announce she's failed to split up with Mark, though Gilly's still convinced he's blown it with her. Tom walks in on Max and Clare as they steal a passionate kiss in Drive 'n' Buy, and Cameron rejects Steph's attempts to help

• Season 2006 Episode 9: EPISODE: 1688

  Sophie tries to stop Justin talking to Sam about Mel's ordeal, but the headstrong lad goes looking for trouble all the same - and the confrontation nearly ends in tears. Steph helps Cameron leave the safety of his flat and go to the doctor, but he gets cold feet on reaching the surgery. A stressed Tony refuses to listen to Mandy's concerns over the baby's name, and Nancy decides never to return to school

• Season 2006 Episode 8: EPISODE: 1687

  Max confronts OB in an effort to explain about his budding relationship with Clare - but can't bear to break his best friend's heart. Steph comes across a few disturbing entries in Cameron's diary, and walks out on him after discovering what they mean. Mel tells Justin that Andy raped her, and the lad resolves to get the truth from Sam - who's still deeply troubled by his guilty conscience

• Season 2006 Episode 7: EPISODE: 1686

  Jez and Steph do their best to help Cameron, but fall out over whether they should get outside help and inform his parents. Justin enters the world of job-hunting, and can't help noticing how the rest of the family appear to be keeping something from him - forcing Mrs Taylor to admit they're in danger of losing the house. Rhys comes looking for Sarah in Body Boost, and Max struggles to tell OB about him and Clare

• Season 2006 Episode 6: EPISODE: 1685

  Becca is forced to intervene when Nicole and Nancy start fighting over Justin in class - but things get out of hand even after she's put them both in detention. Steph explains to Jez why she's so concerned about Cameron's behaviour, prompting his flatmate to break down the door to his room. Max is disappointed to see OB continuing to flirt with Clare, and Mel discovers Darlene sleeping on the couch

• Season 2006 Episode 5: EPISODE: 1684

  Cameron refuses to let Steph into halls until she threatens to get in touch with his parents - and she's unnerved to see the state he is in after the festive season. Nancy tries to end Nicole's hopes of a relationship with Justin, telling Hannah what happened between them on New Year's Eve. Darlene is shocked to learn of the twins' ordeal when she returns home, and Mandy meets her new events manager

• Season 2006 Episode 4: EPISODE: 1683

  Clare and OB go on a shopping expedition, leaving an envious Max looking after Drive 'n' Buy. Steph frets that Cameron hasn't called her over the Christmas period, and her mother persuades her to phone him instead. Sophie puts her foot in it with Sam during a discussion about the villainous Andy, and Justin returns to school to find both Nancy and Nicole trying to get on his good side

• Season 2006 Episode 3: EPISODE: 1682

  Becca is rattled by Nancy's burgeoning relationship with Justin, and Jake is forced to step in to stop them from arguing - which leads his wife to make a surprising suggestion. At Body Boost, Sarah and Hannah bump into Rhys, who clearly still can't decide whether he's ready for a serious relationship. Clare makes plans for the Loft's next big event - but Max and OB are more interested in spending time with her

• Season 2006 Episode 2: EPISODE: 1681

  Sam finds Mel in the village and it's clear she needs medical attention. Sarah spends the morning of New Year's Day at Body Boost, but her late-night partying at the Loft soon takes its toll, leaving Mrs Barnes wondering if she's pushing her daughter too hard. Becca is angry with Nancy for bursting in with Justin in front of the Hutchinsons, while Max and OB discuss their mutual feelings for Clare

• Season 2006 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1680

  Sophie grows worried when Mel disappears on New Year's Eve, and goes in search of her wayward sister, knowing she's likely to get drunk. At the Loft, Max and OB both do their best to win Clare's heart. Rhys is stunned to see Sarah on the dancefloor, and a tipsy Gilly leaves an embarrassing voicemail message on Jessica's phone. Mandy and Tony go round to Becca's flat to celebrate, but Jake quickly tires of looking at pictures of Antonia. Things take a more sensational turn when Nancy bursts in with Justin - who's clearly ready to confess everything

Hollyoaks: Season 2005

• Season 2005 Episode 268: EPISODE: 1679

  Nicole, Nancy, Sarah and Hannah organise their plans to get into the Loft for the New Year's Eve party, setting up a makeshift catwalk to see how their outfits will look. Meanwhile, Max hunts for a babysitter for the big night, so he can spend it romancing Clare - and in the process completely forgets about Tom's sixth birthday. Steph and Craig struggle to prove their worth in the Dog, with Mr Osborne beadily watching their every move. Mrs Taylor and the twins arrive home from Greece, and are shocked to discover the state of the house

• Season 2005 Episode 267: EPISODE: 1678

  Jake is bemused by Becca's distant, bad-tempered mood and can't help feeling shut out, even though she tries to convince him it's just because of problems at school. At the Dog, Steph attempts to drum up business by organising a gig, with Darren offering to help out behind the bar while she's on stage. Tony and Dominic make preparations for the big Il Gnosh booking, but tensions are still simmering between the pair. Nancy learns how Nicole told Justin about her feelings toward him

• Season 2005 Episode 266: EPISODE: 1677

  Dominic's bad mood continues, as he snaps at Tony for suggesting he help out at Il Gnosh, and doesn't take kindly to the idea of babysitting Antonia either. Justin texts Becca asking if they can meet somewhere, but she's adamant their night together was a mistake - and Jake must never find out. Mr Osborne presents Craig and Steph with a daunting list of chores around the Dog, and adds to their problems by demanding breakfast as well. Max and OB meet their prospective events manager Clare and quickly offer her the job - but she's got a few questions first

• Season 2005 Episode 265: EPISODE: 1676

  Becca frantically rushes around the Taylor-Burtons' house, worrying about how Jake will react when she gets home. Flushed with success after their lock and key party, OB and Max begin making plans for New Year's Eve, and decide an events manager could add a little extra sparkle to proceedings. Mr Osborne berates Craig and Steph for lounging around the house on Boxing Day morning, rather than enjoying their holiday properly. An upset Dominic returns to the Hutchinsons' flat, but Tony's too preoccupied with Antonia to offer any sympathy

• Season 2005 Episode 264: EPISODE: 1676

  Becca frantically rushes around the Taylor-Burtons' house, worrying about how Jake will react when she gets home. Flushed with success after their lock and key party, OB and Max begin making plans for New Year's Eve, and decide an events manager could add a little extra sparkle to proceedings. Mr Osborne berates Craig and Steph for lounging around the house on Boxing Day morning, rather than enjoying their holiday properly. An upset Dominic returns to the Hutchinsons' flat, but Tony's too preoccupied with Antonia to offer any sympathy

• Season 2005 Episode 263: EPISODE: 1675

  Christmas Day dawns in the village, and Jake gives Becca a sexy present - but her mind's clearly on other things. Max and OB are hopeful that Mandy will use the occasion to make them joint managers of the Loft, while Tony scoffs at the idea of them becoming Antonia's godparents. Gilly calls at the Ashworths bearing a few much-needed gifts, while Josh and Fletch have a day to remember, courtesy of Grandpa Bill

• Season 2005 Episode 262: EPISODE: 1674

  Zara packs her bags for her trip to Thailand, with Lee giving her an unusually offhand farewell - but she gets a surprise before leaving Hollyoaks for good. Nancy accompanies Jake on a shopping trip to find a present for Becca, whose mind seems to be elsewhere. Josh and Fletch are amazed to hear the story of how Grandpa Bill won his medal, and Mandy faces a crisis after walking off without baby Antonia

• Season 2005 Episode 261: EPISODE: 1673

  Tony proudly brings little Antonia home from the hospital, though Mandy is still anxious about looking after her - and when her husband's called away to the Loft, she's left holding the baby. Lee and Zara spend their last full day in Hollyoaks together, and things take a romantic turn as they reminisce about times gone by. Mr Osborne reveals his plans to open the Dog on Christmas Day and Cameron goes for his band audition

• Season 2005 Episode 260: EPISODE: 1672

  Zara tells a shocked Lee about her plans for the future - and he's even more taken aback when she invites him to join her. Grandpa Bill overhears Josh wondering how long he's got to live, which prompts the old man to start taking bets on the exact date of his death. Mandy frets about bringing Antonia home for the first time and Jake has a Christmas surprise for Becca - which doesn't put her in the festive spirit

• Season 2005 Episode 259: EPISODE: 1671

  Justin calls round at the Owens' house, where Nicole immediately jumps to the wrong conclusion and thinks there's still a chance to rescue their relationship. Dominic is shocked when Tony reveals the truth about his past with Mandy, while Steph invites Cameron to have Christmas dinner with the Deans, and Lee tries to deal with the double whammy of being kicked out of college and losing his home

• Season 2005 Episode 258: EPISODE: 1670

  Lee faces the committee hearing, where he seizes the chance to explain how Chris tried to frame him - and help comes from an unexpected source. Nancy and Hannah drop in to see a downhearted Nicole, but their visit ends in even more heartache. The Hutchinsons do their best to bring the festive spirit to baby Antonia's ward and Grandpa Bill sees the funny side when Josh and Fletch explain their latest wheeze

• Season 2005 Episode 257: EPISODE: 1669

  Justin gets back from Greece to discover Nicole's still under the impression they're in a relationship - and his efforts to tell her the truth are hampered by her parents' suspicions. Zara advises Lee to step down as president before having his reputation dragged through the mud, while Cameron drives Jez to distraction by practising for his audition. Josh and Fletch are alarmed when Grandpa Bill arrives at the Ashworths' house

• Season 2005 Episode 256: EPISODE: 1668

  Zara discovers Chris and Freddy's plan to sabotage Lee's presidency and tries to persuade the activist to see sense, but they have a proposal that could sway her loyalty. Max and OB host a party at the Loft, where Jessica finds a chance to talk to Gilly - whose sharp tongue nearly reduces her to tears. Sam faces an interrogation from the police over Andy's disappearance

• Season 2005 Episode 255: EPISODE: 1667

  A guilt-ridden Russ heads for the SU bar to patch things up with Dannii, but she's not interested in hearing his apologies. Cameron braves a shopping trip in Chester city centre, where Steph lightens his mood by talking about his forthcoming band audition. Max and OB reveal their plans for a Christmas party at the Loft, while Neville decides to visit his father at the old folks' home - to Josh and Fletch's dismay

• Season 2005 Episode 254: EPISODE: 1666

  Lee confronts Zara over her involvement in the near-disaster at the college and she's quick to defend Freddy - until she realises how he abandoned her. Louise and the twins interrogate Sam about Andy's whereabouts, though he's keen to destroy all evidence of his friendship with the villain. Steph tries to find out what caused Cameron's panic attack at the SU bar, and Mark challenges Gilly to a game of pool

• Season 2005 Episode 253: EPISODE: 1665

  Steph kisses Joe under a sprig of mistletoe at the Christmas party - then launches herself at a terrified and germ-phobic Cameron. Lee ransacks the Media Lab office in the hope of finding the computer access code, while next door, Zara and Freddy are frustrated when their own plan looks like failing straight away. Jessica returns from the personal development course to find a newcomer waiting for her

• Season 2005 Episode 252: EPISODE: 1664

  Lee enlists Jez's help in nailing Chris, while Zara and Freddy prepare to put their dastardly plan into action. Steph insists on Cameron escorting her to the Union's Christmas party in the new shirt she bought him - which brings more problems for the beleaguered student. Hannah reveals she knows about Nicole sleeping with Justin, and Mandy visits Max to see how he's managing the Loft in her absence

• Season 2005 Episode 251: EPISODE: 1663

  Cameron is forced to accompany Steph to her doctor's appointment - which entails hanging around in a germ-ridden waiting room. Nicole is concerned to find her father sleeping on the sofa, fearing her parents could be on the verge of splitting up again. Max and OB have fun auditioning new waitresses for the Loft, and Lee is delighted to find an incriminating e-mail in Chris's account

• Season 2005 Episode 250: EPISODE: 1662

  Mrs Owen attempts to talk to Nicole about her relationship with Justin, but soon discovers her feelings are more serious than she thought - and takes drastic action. Lee is shocked to learn his peers are trying to get him removed as student president and Zara receives bad news about her law exam. Steph's idea of a romantic afternoon leaves Cameron cold and Max corners Mandy with a dubious business proposition

• Season 2005 Episode 249: EPISODE: 1661

  Lee desperately tries to find a way to repay the money he owes the Union, while Zara and Freddy plan to attack the college's computer system. Cameron attempts to persuade Steph their relationship isn't over and Olivia asks Jessica to accompany her on a personal development course. Louise challenges Andy over spiking Dannii's drink, but the villain talks his way out - and spots his next victims in the SU bar. The story continues in Hollyoaks: No Going Back at 11.00

• Season 2005 Episode 248: EPISODE: 1660

  Bombhead attends his father's wedding at the register office - but is taken aback by the circus-themed ceremony. Lee also receives a shock when he learns his best friend is thinking of leaving the area. Steph returns from Brighton and catches up with all the gossip in the SU bar - but suddenly has a seizure. Sarah competes in the swimming contest and Dannii confronts Andy - who refuses to admit anything

• Season 2005 Episode 247: EPISODE: 1659

  Lee faces the committee meeting he's been dreading, though Chris assures him he's got it all under control. Meanwhile, Bombhead must decide whether to join his father and the circus or stay in Hollyoaks with his best friend. Sarah runs away from home, sick of training for the swimming contest, Mr Osborne fears he's over the hill after the events of the St Andrew's Day shindig and Dannii asks Sam what really happened at the party

• Season 2005 Episode 246: EPISODE: 1658

  Dannii admits to a stunned Joe and Zara that she was drugged and raped - and that Andy was the culprit. The St Andrew's Day party attracts the Deans, Osbornes and Owens to the Dog - where sparks fly after Nicole and Nancy secretly share a bottle of vodka. Lee frets about the committee meeting and takes his frustrations out on Bombhead - who's left wondering whether he should leave Hollyoaks after all

• Season 2005 Episode 245: EPISODE: 1657

  Mr Owen hears Nicole telling Nancy about her night with Justin - and she's forced to endure a lecture from her disappointed parents, even though she's uttered nothing but lies. Bombhead meets his father's fiancee Heidi, and is delighted to find out he's got a half-brother and sister as well. Dannii asks Louise to stop questioning her friends, and Mrs Osborne decides to throw a St Andrew's Day party at the Dog

• Season 2005 Episode 244: EPISODE: 1656

  Louise hunts for evidence to back up her theory that Dannii was raped - but neither Joe nor Zara seems willing to help her. Cameron struggles to hide his feelings when Olivia and Jessica bring back the leftover food from Il Gnosh, and Jez grows concerned about his constant mania for cleaning. Sarah's mother pushes her to do well in the forthcoming swimming competition, and Bombhead's dad has yet another surprise in store

• Season 2005 Episode 243: EPISODE: 1655

  Determined to find out what happened to Dannii, Louise gives Joe a grilling - and he soon reveals how she made a mistake at Lee's party. Bombhead is over the moon as a result of events at the circus-themed extravaganza, until Chris points out they seem to have lost money on the evening. Nicole tells Nancy a pack of lies about her wild night with Justin, and Jake gets marriage counselling - from his little brother

• Season 2005 Episode 242: EPISODE: 1654

  The day of the fundraiser arrives, with Bombhead driven to distraction by the multitude of clowns around him. A devious Chris plots to add to his torment - but the poor lad is saved by a mysterious stranger. A determined Nicole steps up her plans to get Justin into bed, until she sees her mum arguing with Mrs Taylor. Meanwhile, Rhys tries to help Gilly find out more about Jessica

• Season 2005 Episode 241: EPISODE: 1653

  Justin returns to school to find himself treated like a pariah. Nicole seizes her chance to mark herself out as his girlfriend, but it's Becca who bears the brunt of his attention. Louise confronts Dannii, explaining why she's suddenly so concerned about drug rape, while Russ suspects their relationship is fizzling out. Zara and Freddy have a meeting with Lee, and Gilly builds up the courage to speak to Jessica

• Season 2005 Episode 240: EPISODE: 1652

  Dannii is unnerved when Louise starts handing out leaflets about the perils of date-rape drugs - and it becomes clear she's trying to hide something. Craig steps up his pursuit of Darlene, refusing to be put off when she locks herself in the house, while Gilly finds a way to flirt with Jessica without having to speak to her. Meanwhile, Chris delights in Bombhead's torment as he organises the fundraiser

• Season 2005 Episode 239: EPISODE: 1651

  Becca and Jake attempt to sort out the problems in their relationship, with both summoning up the courage to admit they were wrong - but a text message from Justin suggests the past isn't easily shaken off. Craig tells Darlene how he feels, and is surprised when she agrees to go out with him. Sam is shocked to find Andy has a girl in his room, and Chris forces Bombhead into organising a circus-themed fundraiser

• Season 2005 Episode 238: EPISODE: 1650

  The day of the verdict dawns, with the Taylor-Burton household on tenterhooks as not even the defence barrister can tell whether the surprise witness will have made any impact. Jake hurts Becca as he physically tries to stop her going to court, and only later realises the state his marriage is in. Meanwhile, Hannah enlists Nancy's help in taking her revenge on Josh and Fletch for their stunt the night before

• Season 2005 Episode 237: EPISODE: 1649

  Tensions run high in the Dean household as Jake struggles to keep his temper in light of Becca's testimony. Nicole tells the court about how Macki abused Ali, but ends up undermining her own words, leaving a surprise defence witness to try to save the day. Hannah braves the grim, ghoulish woods around Hollyoaks in the hope of exposing Josh and Fletch's hoax - and gets more than she bargained for

• Season 2005 Episode 236: EPISODE: 1648

  Justin takes the stand to give his version of the events that led to Ali's death - but the prosecution is quick to suggest he hated Macki. Things get worse when Becca is sworn in, as her testimony makes it seem like there's more to their relationship than she'd care to admit. Elsewhere, Josh and Fletch construct elaborate plans for their money-making scheme, and Mandy finally tells Max what's been bothering her

• Season 2005 Episode 235: EPISODE: 1647

  Tony tries to smooth things over with Mandy, but she'll only listen if he apologises to Dominic first. Darlene prepares to give evidence in court, making it clear to her parents that she'll never pretend Ali's a killer - and Justin's shocked when his cellmate Dean delivers a damning testimony. Josh and Fletch are hailed as heroes for their close encounter with the Beast of Hollyoaks, while Hannah resolves to expose their scheme

• Season 2005 Episode 234: EPISODE: 1645

  Tony organises a surprise birthday party for Mandy, though the emphasis is firmly on the new arrival. When Dominic tries to put the focus back on the mother, he falls foul of his brother's temper. Justin suffers more abuse from fellow inmate Dean - and his reaction could prove more costly than he realises. Bombhead is ridiculed by Lee in front of interloper Chris - who finally reveals his true colours

• Season 2005 Episode 233: EPISODE: 1644

  Dominic tries to find a way to tell Tony about Mandy's feelings toward the baby - but his brother refuses to accept it's anything but natural. Craig and Darlene have another run-in with Macki's gang, who are certain Justin's going to prison. Mr Owen expresses an interest in joining the extreme sports society, and Bombhead finds himself becoming sidelined by Lee - in favour of the ever-present Chris

• Season 2005 Episode 232: EPISODE: 1643

  Becca pays another visit to the institution, where Justin finally cracks and admits his romantic feelings toward her. Lee crosses swords with Freddy and the animal rights society over proposed cuts to their funding, while Andy and Sam crow about their latest conquests to Dannii and Russ. Meanwhile, Hannah, Sarah and Nancy become the victims of yet another prank from the lads

• Season 2005 Episode 231: EPISODE: 1642

  Zara decides to cook up a vegan meal to ensnare man of the moment Freddy - but her culinary endeavours leave a lot to be desired. Louise asks Darren whether he's spotted any drink-spiking going on in the bar, while Sarah, Hannah and Nancy plot their revenge for the lads' videoing shenanigans. Chris continues to worm his way into Lee's good books - but Bombhead can't help suspecting an ulterior motive

• Season 2005 Episode 230: EPISODE: 1641

  Sam prepares for his next daredevil jump along with Andy, who carefully tests his mettle before making a shocking admission. Lee ventures out of Pit Stop with Bombhead - only for a horde of outraged students to descend upon them when they reach the college. Louise tells Becca she thinks her drink was spiked, while Josh and Fletch try to capture Nancy and Sarah on film for a second time

• Season 2005 Episode 229: EPISODE: 1640

  Mrs Taylor enlists Craig's help in getting Darlene to support Justin in the witness box. Josh and Fletch set about interviewing Hannah and Nancy - and the project has results that neither of them could have predicted. Dominic and Tony are baffled when Mandy returns to work at Il Gnosh, and Mr Hunter comes up with a novel suggestion for getting to Cyprus

• Season 2005 Episode 228: EPISODE: 1639

  Bombhead comes up with an idea to cure Mrs Hunter of her fear of flying - but it seems hypnosis is harder than it looks. Tony's surprised when Mandy shows up at the flat, and the couple return to the hospital to give the new father his first look at the baby. Andy, Sam and Russ start making plans for their next daredevil event, while Nicole voices her concerns about Justin - with Nancy and Sarah proving no help at all

• Season 2005 Episode 227: EPISODE: 1638

  Becca sneaks off to visit Justin - only to tell him it's for the last time. Lee is relieved when a buyer finally shows an interest in Pit Stop, but Mrs Hunter isn't prepared to let the business go too cheaply. Jessica continues to agonise over her encounter at the Hallowe'en party, while Gilly points her out to a suitably impressed Rhys, and Mandy makes a big effort to bond with her baby

• Season 2005 Episode 226: EPISODE: 1637

  Gilly's full of himself after what happened at the party, but refuses to spill the beans to Rhys - much to his frustration. Max encourages Mandy to see her daughter in the special care baby unit, but it's clearly a trial for the new mum. Mel tries to convince Mrs Taylor not to worry about Darlene's testimony in the witness box, and Jessica's uncomfortable as Olivia and Zara quiz her about her mysterious admirer

• Season 2005 Episode 225: EPISODE: 1636

  Dominic calls on Max for help in dealing with Mandy's problem, but finds it hard not to break her trust in the process. Darlene receives a letter from the police confirming she'll be a prosecution witness at Justin's trial - and it's up to Mrs Taylor to win her round. A drunken Joe gets a nasty shock at Olivia and Jessica's Hallowe'en party, while Josh does his best to give Rhys the fright of his life

• Season 2005 Episode 224: EPISODE: 1635

  Emotions run high for Darlene when she finds Ali's comb behind the sofa - and Craig unwittingly pokes fun at her late brother. Louise asks Joe out on a date, which he accepts eagerly - little suspecting she's really out for revenge. Mrs Osborne prepares for her big night at the Dog, while a concerned Dominic finally asks Mandy the truth about her baby girl

• Season 2005 Episode 223: EPISODE: 1634

  Dannii has a confrontation with Louise, who threatens to ban Russ from halls if he continues spending the night in her room. Dominic takes Tom to visit Mandy in hospital, but the new mum's still cagey about how her baby's doing. Cameron tries to persuade Steph to tell her parents about their relationship, while Craig and Darlene have another run-in with Macki's gang

• Season 2005 Episode 222: EPISODE: 1633

  Steph asks Jake and Zara for advice on her relationship with Cameron - and gets another unwanted opinion from Darren. Russ and Andy attempt to grill Joe about what happened with Louise - but he's not going to spill the beans that easily. A stressed Dominic decides to give Olivia and Jessica a trial run working at Il Gnosh, and Becca slips off to tell Justin she intends to stick up for him in court

• Season 2005 Episode 221: EPISODE: 1632

  Nicole and Sophie visit Justin in prison, where he tells them he's going to need Becca's support when his case comes to court. Dominic and Max go to see Mandy and her baby in hospital - but she appears more interested in the Loft's opening night than discussing the new arrival. Joe questions OB about what happened to Louise at the party, and Cameron's relationship with Steph suffers a setback

• Season 2005 Episode 220: EPISODE: 1631

  Louise wakes up in Joe's bed, but has no idea how she got there - and jumps to conclusions when she finds a bag of tablets in his room. The atmosphere in the Taylor/Burton household threatens to escalate into all-out war following the end of the Justin saga, with Mrs Owen getting the worst of it. Darren asks Steph about her relationship with Cameron, and Nicole makes a secret phone call to Sophie

• Season 2005 Episode 219: EPISODE: 1630

  It's opening night at the Loft, and Dominic's got a surprise in store for Max and OB, while Andy starts playing his dirty tricks on an unsuspecting Louise. Justin gets nervous when Mel turns up with food and money for him and Nicole - and it looks as if the game could be up for the fugitives. Mandy struggles with a long, difficult labour, and Hannah annoys Rhys by letting Sarah in to the house for a sleepover

• Season 2005 Episode 218: EPISODE: 1629

  Justin and Nicole continue their flight from the forces of justice, but with the sounds of police dogs and helicopters behind them, the future looks grim. Dominic decides to make the opening of the Loft free to students - to Max and OB's obvious surprise. Russ introduces Andy to Joe, who's in desperate need of seduction tips, and Hannah has a change of heart regarding the sleepover

• Season 2005 Episode 217: EPISODE: 1628

  A hospitalised Mandy tries to focus on problems at work instead of her pregnancy, and Tony is tempted to tell Dominic the truth about her past. Josh lets on to Nancy about the scandal concerning Rhys and Sarah, while Justin and Nicole try to leave town together - and it looks like romance could be blooming for the two fugitives. Elsewhere, Russ locks horns with Sophie over his errant sister, and gets his test results

• Season 2005 Episode 216: EPISODE: 1627

  Mrs Owen discovers all Nicole's savings stuffed into her bag - and secretly confiscates it, leaving her daughter with only a pittance for Justin. Zara starts asking awkward questions, leaving Cameron and Steph with no choice but to spill the beans on their budding romance. Sarah tells Hannah her feelings about Rhys, while Mandy goes into labour - and Tony's nowhere to be found

• Season 2005 Episode 215: EPISODE: 1626

  Cameron finds his blossoming relationship with Steph difficult to keep secret, as Zara catches them in a compromising position. Tensions rise at the Loft when the tiger fails to arrive for opening night and Tony can't stop handing out advice. Rhys considers dumping Sarah after discovering how young she is, and Nicole has an unnerving encounter in a dark alley

• Season 2005 Episode 214: EPISODE: 1625

  Rhys tells Gilly all about his date with Sarah, unaware that Hannah's invited his new girlfriend round for a bite to eat. Tony organises the dress rehearsal for the Loft's opening night, while the others give their suggestions for the restaurant's new name. Steph is mortified to see Cameron taking Olivia to the gym. Becca leaves the flat to give Jake his lunch - but gets a shock when she returns home

• Season 2005 Episode 213: EPISODE: 1624

  Dominic is shocked to find his proposal for the Loft in the bin, and grows frustrated with Tony's consistently negative attitude toward him. Steph's friends arrive at the pub to see her perform, but she's devastated when Olivia also turns up looking stunning - and seems to be getting a lot of Cameron's attention. Darlene tells Becca she thinks Justin deserves to be behind bars, and Rhys asks Sarah out on a date

• Season 2005 Episode 212: EPISODE: 1623

  Steph drops in at the halls in search of Cameron, but beats a hasty retreat when she bumps into Olivia and Jessica. Becca grows more concerned about the policeman outside her flat, though Jake does his best to reassure her. Tony prepares to adjudicate between the proposals for the Loft's Japanese-themed opening night, and Nancy arrives at the Ashworths' house intending to make an impression on Rhys

• Season 2005 Episode 211: EPISODE: 1622

  Jake grows suspicious after noticing a policeman hanging around outside the flat - and Becca seems unusually keen to reassure him. Mandy and Dominic start making plans for the Loft, with Tony feeling resentful of his wife's partnership with his brother. Lee teases Cameron about kissing Steph at the Freshers party, and Nancy and Hannah bump into Sarah - but have no idea about Rhys's feelings for her

• Season 2005 Episode 210: EPISODE: 1621

  Olivia and Jessica brood over their love lives, so Steph insists they go for a drink at the Union bar - but her real motives soon become clear. Mel refuses to listen to Becca when she tries to explain what happened with Justin, while Rhys goes on the hunt for Sarah, convinced he's finally found the girl of his dreams. Lisa turns up for a chat with her mother - who immediately suspects she's after money

• Season 2005 Episode 209: EPISODE: 1620

  Rhys pursues the girl of his dreams - while being pursued in turn by a besotted Nancy. Becca considers whether she should help Justin escape or persuade him to turn himself in, not realising the police are still following her. Sam feels there was something not quite right about the girl he slept with on Freshers Night, and Steph wrestles with her feelings for Cameron

• Season 2005 Episode 208: EPISODE: 1619

  Andy resorts to sinister measures to secure a night of passion for Sam and himself, charming two freshers and slipping something in their drinks. Gilly and Rhys sneak into a women's football team training session only to be publicly humiliated, while the student party ends in disaster with Olivia rushing off in tears, Dannii forced to work, and Joe and Jez hatching a plan to bring the festivities to an abrupt end

• Season 2005 Episode 207: EPISODE: 1618

  The twins are horrified to see Becca talking to the police. However, she later admits to lying on their behalf and agrees to meet Justin since she's now as guilty as they are. Hannah struggles to fit in at her new school, but eventually makes a friend - who is instantly smitten with Rhys. Things are looking up for Sam's career but his way with women is as disastrous as ever - so Andy decides to take matters in hand

• Season 2005 Episode 206: EPISODE: 1617

  Jessica asks Cameron and Zara to the Freshers' ball, but forgets to invite her friend Olivia - who's already feeling emotional after splitting up with her boyfriend from home. Mel and Sophie visit Becca, hoping she'll persuade Justin to turn himself in - but she wants nothing more to do with the fugitive. Lee confronts Chris when he shows up at Pit Stop, and Rhys obtains a student card for Gilly - by underhand means

• Season 2005 Episode 205: EPISODE: 1617

  Olivia struggles to settle in at the college, and reveals that she's just split up with her boyfriend - but gets little sympathy from new flatmate Jessica. Sophie and Mel try to persuade Becca to talk to Justin, Lee lies low in an effort to avoid Chris, and Rhys introduces Gilly to the delights of student life - starting in the bar

• Season 2005 Episode 204: EPISODE: 1616

  The Hunters attempt to settle in to their new home, though they remain hopeful about finding better accommodation elsewhere. The Ashworths also adjust to life in the village, with Rhys and Gilly enrolling at college - and returning a little the worse for wear. Mel and Sophie refuse to admit to Darlene that they've seen Justin, and Louise assigns a pair of freshers to Joe and Dannii's flat - without their knowledge

• Season 2005 Episode 203: EPISODE: 1616

  Freshers week brings an influx of students into the college, including two newcomers in search of a place to stay - so Louise turfs Joe and Dannii out of their flat. Darlene accuses Mel and Sophie of helping Justin, and Sally and Lee have difficulty adjusting to living in the garage - especially when Les finds out why they need a place to stay

• Season 2005 Episode 202: EPISODE: 1615

  The Ashworths arrive in the village to move in to their new home, while the Hunters discover where Lee and Bombhead will be staying. Mel and Sophie prepare to meet Justin, but grow convinced there's a policeman following them - and no amount of evasive action can shake him off. Tony gloats about Jake and Becca buying the flat after all, while Darren gives Cameron and Jez their cards

• Season 2005 Episode 201: EPISODE: 1614

  A furious Darren confronts Jez and Cameron about how much money they've lost - and they realise the customers have been swindling them. Sophie discovers Mel's been in contact with Justin after her sister takes a furtive call from him on her mobile. Lee and Bombhead desperately search for a place to live, with Mrs Hunter suggesting Becca might have the answer, and Tony refuses to give up his efforts to get the flat back

• Season 2005 Episode 200: EPISODE: 1613

  Darlene tells her father her suspicion that Mel's been in contact with Justin, even suggesting that she could get in trouble with the police. Lee meets his match in a young lad who appears to be his equal in the computer-gaming world, while Mandy and Dominic are furious with Tony for using bullying tactics on Becca and Jake. Jez and Cameron have another difficult day in the SU bar, with Darren watching them like a hawk

• Season 2005 Episode 199: EPISODE: 1612

  Tony storms round to Jake and Becca's flat brandishing a megaphone, though Dominic learns that the tenants are holding a trump card. Mel asks Sophie for money to give Justin, but her sister refuses, assuming she wants it for alcohol. Lee and Bombhead continue their search for a bachelor pad, while Jez and Cameron set to work in the SU bar - and Darren's not happy when he comes to count up the takings

• Season 2005 Episode 198: EPISODE: 1611

  Justin sees a chance to escape after a fight with Dean - and immediately phones Mel, dragging her into his bid for freedom. Jake and Nancy do their best to put off potential buyers as they stage a sit-in at the flat, while Bombhead helps Mrs Hunter make their house more attractive in the hope of selling it quickly. Elsewhere, Darren gives Cameron and Jez an unpaid trial at the SU bar

• Season 2005 Episode 197: EPISODE: 1610

  Mandy convinces Tony to say a final goodbye to Dominic before he flies off to start a new life in Japan - but his brother's plans aren't all they appear. Nancy promises not to tell Jake about her sister's visit to prison, while Becca admits her parents have offered to help them keep the flat. Dean continues to provoke Justin in prison and Craig forces OB to come up with some fake ashes for the urn's rightful owner

• Season 2005 Episode 196: EPISODE: 1609

  Becca goes to visit Justin in the young offenders institute, though she decides to keep it a secret from Jake, who's determined to save them from being evicted - but Nancy can't see how he can. OB sells the funeral urn, and isn't prepared for the original owner to turn up wanting it back - including the ashes. Meanwhile, Lee and Bombhead are stunned when the Hunters ask them to move to Cyprus with them

• Season 2005 Episode 195: EPISODE: 1608

  Mandy tells Becca and Jake that she and Tony are planning to put their flat on the market - which leaves her friendship with the couple in tatters. Justin's cellmate Dean laughs in his face when he proclaims his innocence, and proceeds to antagonise the new jailbird even more. Craig plots to make a profit on the urn Darren found in the bar, and Mr Owen embarrasses his sons with his extrovert behaviour

• Season 2005 Episode 194: EPISODE: 1607

  Nancy explains to Becca her reasons for running away from school and Tony is hurt when Mandy suggests he's jealous of Dominic - but perks up at her suggestion of buying The Loft. Darren tells Max why he's unhappy with his father for marrying Mrs Dean, while Russ challenges Andy to a swimming contest - and ropes in Sam and his dad to compete as well

• Season 2005 Episode 193: EPISODE: 1606

  It's crunch time for Tony as he goes off for a meeting with Victoria, accompanied by Dominic - who finally learns who his real mother is. Mrs Hunter insists on seeing Lee's accounts for the salon, and isn't happy when she receives nothing but a bag of disordered receipts. Jake makes an effort to save his job while Becca phones the prison about Justin, and the Osbornes return from their honeymoon

• Season 2005 Episode 192: EPISODE: 1605

  Tony refuses to believe he could really be Dominic's brother, while Mandy takes matters into her own hands and arranges for them to meet her husband's mother. Becca reaches a low ebb when Mel asks her to visit Justin, and Jake still won't open up to her. Zara tells Jez what she's done to Joe's hair, and Mr Hunter is baffled when Lee reveals there's a snake loose in the house - and the owner shows up to collect it

• Season 2005 Episode 191: EPISODE: 1604

  Jake receives an indefinite suspension after his many work problems catch up with him, and takes his frustrations out on a shocked Becca. Tony desperately tries to disprove Dominic's claim that they're really brothers, and ignores Mandy's suggestion that he phone his mother. Russ struggles to understand why Dannii's attitude toward him has changed, and Joe resorts to drastic measures to stop his apparent hair loss

• Season 2005 Episode 190: EPISODE: 1603

  Joe receives a shock when he wakes up and discovers a bald patch, much to Zara's amusement. Mandy establishes a bond with Dominic as they chat at Il Gnosh, though she's puzzled by his constant interest in Tony's mother. An exhausted Jake has a traumatic day at work, where nothing seems to go right, while Andy persuades Sam not to tell Russ about his relationship with Dannii

• Season 2005 Episode 189: EPISODE: 1602

  Dominic drives cousin Tony to distraction as he cooks Mandy a slap-up breakfast, helps her assemble the furniture for the new nursery and starts advising her on financial issues. The Hunters are baffled by Lee's behaviour, until he admits he knows their secret - but it turns out he's got the wrong end of the stick. Joe pays the price for insulting Zara, and Becca asks Jake to move his stuff in to her flat

• Season 2005 Episode 188: EPISODE: 1601

  Lee tries to appease his mum by getting the house straightened out, while Bombhead finds another problem - there's a snake on the loose. Sam warns Dannii he'll tell Russ what happened at the party if she ever steps out of line again. Tony is annoyed when Tom quickly takes to Dominic, and Ally gives Ben and Lisa a place to stay - but they're surprised to discover what state it's in

• Season 2005 Episode 187: EPISODE: 1600

  Dannii is disturbed to find herself in Lisa's bedroom on the morning after Lee's party - and can't remember how far she went with Andy. Ben is caught eavesdropping on Alex and Ally as they argue over their relationship and the new apartment. Jez and Joe persuade Steph to tell the police she embellished the truth, and a visitor shows up at the Hutchinsons' - causing consternation for Tony

• Season 2005 Episode 186: EPISODE: 1599

  The Press continue to hound the Taylor-Burtons as they attempt to carry on as normal - and Darlene is upset to discover her father's thinking of leaving. Joe and Jez promise not to reveal the truth about Steph's run-in with the thief - but learn she's got even bigger worries to contend with. Nicole finds it hard to get over losing Conor as Nancy prepares to move out, and the Hutchinsons return home

• Season 2005 Episode 185: EPISODE: 1598

  Nancy calls round to find out how Nicole's date with Conor went, but her friend is feeling low after humiliating herself in front of him. Darlene visits Justin in the young offenders' institution, where he tries to explain what really happened on the day Ali died - though his stepsister is far from convinced. Steph admits to Joe and Jez that she's been lying about her recent heroics, and Jake prepares a romantic lunch for Becca

• Season 2005 Episode 184: EPISODE: 1597

  Mel finally tells Sophie about their stepfather's affair, leaving her furious - although she's anxious to defend Mrs Taylor for standing by him. Nicole makes elaborate preparations for her date with Conor, but the romantic atmosphere proves a bit too much for her boyfriend to handle. Jez tries to comfort Steph after she has a nightmare about lying to the police, while Zara and Dannii teach Darren a lesson

• Season 2005 Episode 183: EPISODE: 1596

  As the day of Ali's funeral dawns, Mrs Taylor hides her feelings about her two-timing husband - to the disgust of Mel and Darlene. Justin arrives at the church flanked by police officers, and when he's accosted by Ali's mother, he can't hold back the truth any longer. Darren and Jake bicker over the running of the pub, and Steph finds herself hailed as a hero after accidentally tripping over and landing on a thief

• Season 2005 Episode 182: EPISODE: 1595

  Mrs Taylor makes a start on the funeral arrangements, while Darlene and Mel are unhappy that she's apparently not angry with her husband over the affair. Lisa takes Ben to meet Ally, and sees her with a new man - who's not the boyfriend she heard about before. Meanwhile, Craig gets rid of OB's parrot, and Sam decides to tell Andy about his troubled past - but it turns out his mate knows already

• Season 2005 Episode 181: EPISODE: 1594

  Ben makes a big decision regarding his future, after Callum warns him the safety of the whole fire crew is at stake. Mrs Owen expresses her concerns over the condoms she found, but Nancy convinces Nicole she's responsible enough to take her relationship with Conor a stage further. Meanwhile, Lee tries to cheer up a despondent Bombhead, and Max tells OB the parrot's got to go

• Season 2005 Episode 180: EPISODE: 1593

  OB and Steph are startled when the parrot seemingly demonstrates psychic powers - and are quick to market the bird as Prediction Polly. Lisa meets a female solicitor while out shopping, and discovers a kindred spirit who shares her problems in love and relationships. Louise brings a group of Russian students into the SU bar, much to the delight of Andy and Sam

• Season 2005 Episode 179: EPISODE: 1592

  Ben is horrified to discover his clothes cut to shreds, and Callum is less than supportive after learning he went to see Emma without consulting his girlfriend first. Sophie struggles to maintain her faith in Justin, while Mel vows to support Darlene, even though they're not blood relations. Nicole goes on a date with Conor, and Craig spots a money-making opportunity in OB's new parrot

• Season 2005 Episode 178: EPISODE: 1591

  Sophie forces a hung-over Mel to keep Darlene company for the day - a plan that doesn't go down well with either of them. OB discovers a parrot in a cage and decides to take it home - to Max's horror and Tom's evident delight. Sam and Andy get into hot water while chatting up a couple of girls at the SU bar, and a jealous Lisa takes her frustrations out on Ben's belongings

• Season 2005 Episode 177: EPISODE: 1590

  The happy couples arrive at the Dog for the wedding reception, where the best men deliver their speeches, Nancy and Steph become bosom buddies, and the Haytons commandeer the karaoke machine. Justin tries to retrieve the knife from the hospital, but finds the police have got there first, and Lisa races down to the pub to meet Ben, only to be told by Debbie that he's gone to see Emma

• Season 2005 Episode 176: EPISODE: 1589

  The day of the double wedding arrives, but Becca confides in Ben about her fears and all the omens she's seen - until the Dean women show up and throw him out. Craig is roped in to being Mr Osborne's best man in the absence of Darren, while Jake has trouser-related problems to deal with. Justin collects both his and Ali's exam results, and Lisa is left to brood at home over what might have been

• Season 2005 Episode 175: EPISODE: 1588

  Justin refuses to break his silence over the stabbing, with Mrs Taylor convinced he's covering for a member of Macki's gang - but Mel guesses the truth. Sam's new friend Andy gets to know Zara in the SU bar - and receives a warning about her later on. Craig and Mr Osborne try to convince Darren to support the wedding, and Ben reconsiders his role as a father

• Season 2005 Episode 174: EPISODE: 1587

  Becca frets over all the bad omens surrounding the wedding, which almost convince her she's doing the wrong thing, while Dannii and Russ are quick to congratulate Steph and Sam on spending the night together. Lisa expresses doubts over her course to Ben, who's just as concerned about his own choice of career, and Joe crows about the girl whose number he got at the V Festival

• Season 2005 Episode 173: EPISODE: 1586

  As the Taylor-Burtons struggle to get to grips with recent events, the police interrogate Justin, while Darlene mercilessly criticises her father for not doing anything to prevent the tragedy. Max offers Sophie a shoulder to cry on when she comes in to Drive 'n' Buy, Nancy and Becca try on their outfits for the wedding and Steph takes Zara to the SU bar for a birthday drink

• Season 2005 Episode 172: EPISODE: 1585

  Justin and Darlene are horrified to witness Ali being lifted into an ambulance, and at the hospital Mrs Taylor and the police ask difficult questions about what happened. Sam brings news of the attack home, where Mrs Owen refuses to let Nicole visit her injured boyfriend. Callum advises Ben to take on lighter work at the station after seeing how he reacted to the hoax call, and Steph accidentally lets the cat out of the bag to her mother

• Season 2005 Episode 171: EPISODE: 1584

  Mrs Dean persuades Becca to let her hair down on her hen night, despite her prospective daughter-in-law's misgivings - but she ends up having fun, with the aid of a drink or two. Darlene frets over her A-level results, though Ali and Justin have bigger worries to contend with in the form of Macki and his gang. Meanwhile, Dannii and Joe both do their best to secure the last ticket for the V Festival, as Zara encourages Cameron to make the most of his power

• Season 2005 Episode 170: EPISODE: 1583

  Ali has another run-in with Macki and his gang, which prompts Justin to consider calling the police - but his stepbrother warns him against it. Darren stirs things up between Mrs Dean and his father - who's mortified to discover he gambled away the pub in the poker game. Meanwhile, Cameron drops a bombshell on Zara and Jez, adamantly refusing to take them to the V Festival, and the Owens go out for a meal to celebrate Sam's birthday - but Nicole declines to join them

• Season 2005 Episode 169: EPISODE: 1582

  Darren finds it hard to keep his feelings about his father's wedding under wraps, and at a poker game at the pub, he lets Jake, Mr Hunter and his dad know what he really thinks. Mandy refuses to agree to Max changing the look of Drive 'n' Buy, even after the customers vote for a revamp - and suffers a dizzy spell during the ensuing argument. Darlene tells Mr Taylor to end the affair, and Nancy takes Nicole out for a day of fun

• Season 2005 Episode 168: EPISODE: 1581

  Ben is attacked by a group of youths while on an emergency call-out with Callum - and the strain of his relationship with Lisa causes him to lash out at the gang. Darren is horrified to learn his father is proposing to marry Mrs Dean in a double wedding alongside Becca and Jake - who are both strongly against the idea. Meanwhile, Max lets Mandy know his plans for bringing Drive 'n' Buy into the 21st century, and Mr Taylor tries to discover how Ali got his bruises - but his son's too scared to tell the truth

• Season 2005 Episode 167: EPISODE: 1580

  A furious Darlene confronts her father over his affair, and runs into Macki on her way home - but the bully's hardly got a chance to taunt her before she shows what she's really made of. Mr Osborne tries to tell Mrs Dean that his proposal was a misunderstanding, though it's a difficult task when it turns out she's already made plans for the wedding. Meanwhile, Jez and Zara clean up the flat as an apology to Cameron, and persuade him to let them come to the festival after all

• Season 2005 Episode 166: EPISODE: 1579

  Mrs Dean is more determined than ever to prove her family's good enough for the Haytons, even after Becca's outburst over the wedding reception. Mrs Hunter suggests a meal out to lift Bombhead's spirits, while Callum persuades Ben to have a few drinks at the SU bar. Justin searches desperately for his knife, and Darlene races to tell her father what he's up to

• Season 2005 Episode 165: EPISODE: 1578

  Darlene walks in on Justin and Ali while they're talking about the knife. The Hunters do their best to cheer up a downhearted Bombhead - but he can't help thinking he's never going to find his dad. Becca is shocked to learn what Mrs Dean and Mr Osborne are planning for her wedding and finally loses her temper, convinced they're about to ruin the happiest day of her life

• Season 2005 Episode 164: EPISODE: 1577

  Ali's scared to show his face around the village, knowing Macki's on the prowl again - but he's even more worried when Justin leaves the house carrying a knife. Bombhead heads off to Shrewsbury in search of his dad, but isn't prepared for what he finds. OB and Joe help Max get a new image to impress Sophie, and Lisa has a bit of fun with Ben in the Hunters' house - but she's mortified to discover her mum's been listening to everything

• Season 2005 Episode 163: EPISODE: 1576

  A delighted Jake shows his mother and Steph the article about him in the paper - but Craig's furious his brother's getting all the glory, and tries to remind him about their business plan. Bombhead is excited to learn the private detective has located his father, though Cameron warns he could be rushing into things. OB suggests that Max should make an effort to find a girlfriend, while Justin returns home from football camp - to be immediately threatened by Macki

• Season 2005 Episode 162: EPISODE: 1575

  Jake anxiously awaits the verdict of the judges as his garden comes under intense scrutiny - but he also has to resolve the situation between Becca and his mum. Mandy tries to make Tony apologise to Rory as Zara reveals the real reason why the travellers have come to Hollyoaks. Ben frets about his first day back at work and Mr Hunter's new business relationship with Lee gets off to a shaky start

• Season 2005 Episode 161: EPISODE: 1574

  Lisa returns from her travels and immediately shows up on Ben's doorstep - with news that the Hunters have agreed to let him sleep over at her house. Craig convinces Darlene not to take Macki's threats seriously - and it looks as though love could be in the air for the couple. Bombhead enlists Cameron's help in the search for his father, and Rory proves himself a hero when a thief tries to take money from the Il Gnosh till

• Season 2005 Episode 160: EPISODE: 1573

  Darlene and Ali head for the park to celebrate the end of term - but their fun's soon spoiled when Macki appears, though he claims to have turned over a new leaf. Jake finds his problems multiplying as Becca's still feuding with his mother, and Craig turns up drenched in water after slicing through a pipe. Meanwhile, Lee gets disappointing news from Stacey, and Steph helps Zara prepare for a romantic date - but a trial run with OB almost ends in disaster

• Season 2005 Episode 159: EPISODE: 1572

  Nicole is adamant she doesn't fancy Conor, but Nancy's determined to play matchmaker, convincing him to help her friend out in Washed Up. Sophie and Darlene are furious at having to do Mrs Taylor's decorating, and soon feel the urge to rebel. Meanwhile, a young actress turns up at Pit Stop asking Lee for some beauty treatment, and Becca piles the pressure on Mrs Dean when she expresses her desire for a grand, expensive wedding

• Season 2005 Episode 158: EPISODE: 1571

  Mandy refuses to believe there's anything seriously wrong with Tony, insisting it's just stress brought on by his many worries - but Becca proves more sympathetic. Jake presents his first ideas for garden designs to Craig and Mrs Dean, who soon realise they're far too elaborate and costly for their needs. Meanwhile, Lee's latest plans for the beauty salon are ruined by a letter from the council, and Steph comes up with a way for her and Zara to have fun

• Season 2005 Episode 157: EPISODE: 1570

  Jake and Becca are crestfallen to learn how long they must wait for their wedding - but a romantic speech appears to win over the vicar. Mrs Taylor and Sophie endure more discomfort outside the caravan, although Rory does his best to improve their stay. Mandy is horrified to discover a rat in the Il Gnosh kitchen, while Mel persuades Joe and Dannii to lend her money for the SU bar - which results in yet another drunken night out and a taxi ride home

• Season 2005 Episode 156: EPISODE: 1569

  Sophie is mortified when her mother takes matters into her own hands and stages a protest against the travellers - but it's Mrs Taylor who ends up the more embarrassed. Darren prepares Craig for a limousine ride with Darlene, and love is also in the air for Russ and Dannii as they model for Joe's window display, while Conor offers to take Nicole and Nancy to lunch - but doesn't seem so eager to pay the bill

• Season 2005 Episode 155: EPISODE: 1568

  Rory demands an apology from Tony for accusing him of theft, and Zara backs him up, leading the pair to get better acquainted with each other in the caravan. Craig passes his driving test, so Darren takes him to a lap-dancing club for a celebratory drink - but soon gets a little too excited for comfort. Meanwhile, Mrs Taylor searches for Mel, fearing for her daughter's safety, and Steph throws herself into organising Becca's hen night - while Jake looks for a chance to tell her she's not going to be a bridesmaid after all

• Season 2005 Episode 154: EPISODE: 1567

  Mrs Taylor takes drastic action to curb Mel's excessive spending, and her daughter's furious to learn she's been through her bag and cut up her credit cards. Tony refuses to start teaching Mandy to drive again, so Becca takes up the challenge instead - but soon regrets her decision. Meanwhile, Steph is picked to star in a DJ's music video, and Joe persuades Louise and Russ to model for his window display - but things don't go as smoothly as he hoped

• Season 2005 Episode 153: EPISODE: 1566

  Tony arrives home from his night in jail feeling too ill to work, and although Mandy does her best to raise his spirits, he's worried the travellers are going to drive him out of business. Mrs Dean voices her concerns about the wedding, while Becca starts making lavish plans. Meanwhile, the Hunters prepare a belated birthday celebration for Bombhead, and Mel receives her STI test results, with Mrs Taylor resolving to give her daughter a break - but there's another revelation on the horizon

• Season 2005 Episode 152: EPISODE: 1565

  Rory confronts Tony about Sheba, who's looking distinctly drowsy - as if she's been poisoned. His brother Conor comes into Washed Up and turns on the charm with Nicole, who clearly enjoys the attention. Bombhead is despondent to find everyone seems to have forgotten his birthday, but Cameron and Zara have a surprise in store later. Jake rails at his mother for letting on about his affair with Lisa - and her plans for the wedding leave a lot to be desired too

• Season 2005 Episode 151: EPISODE: 1564

  Jake is horrified when his family turn up at the Haytons' house, and although Mrs Dean insists they just want to make wedding plans, it soon becomes clear they have an ulterior motive. Mrs Taylor discovers what happened to Mel the night before, and forces her daughter to have an HIV test at the clinic. Jez tries to raise Joe's spirits by mentioning a local design competition, and Dannii wonders why Russ left in such a hurry the previous evening

• Season 2005 Episode 150: EPISODE: 1563

  Mel makes a worrying confession to Sophie about what happened the night before, and admits she's becoming terrified of her own drunken behaviour. Becca takes Jake to meet her parents, but her fiance puts his foot in it almost immediately, while Nancy doesn't help matters by stirring things up at lunch. Tony is delighted when he finds Sheba has disappeared from outside Il Gnosh, and Joe, Dannii and Jez have a bad start to their summer jobs

• Season 2005 Episode 149: EPISODE: 1562

  Joe, Jez and Dannii go looking for summer jobs, while Mel captivates the SU bar with tales of her time in prison - but the evening ends on a sour note as she stumbles off into the night with one of the student population's dodgiest blokes. Tony tries to show the world why he's taken such a loathing to the travellers' dog, but his attempts almost end in disaster for little Tom. Meanwhile, Becca does her best to smarten up Jake's appearance - but doesn't let on how soon she's planning to introduce him to her parents

• Season 2005 Episode 148: EPISODE: 1561

  Mandy is furious when she reaches into her bag on a shopping trip, and finds her credit cards are missing. Tony remonstrates with her about her recent spending sprees - but it's Tom who has the last word. Joe, Jez and Dannii discuss their options for the summer - none of them feels like going home, but for entirely different reasons. Meanwhile, Mrs Taylor lays down the law after finding out about her daughter's hangover, and Nancy brightens up a bored Nicole's day, with the aid of gossip mags and junk food

• Season 2005 Episode 147: EPISODE: 1560

  Mel wakes up in a police cell, hung over and worried about what she did last night - and matters aren't helped once she finds out the sordid truth. Nancy tries to convince Becca to let her stay on - but expressing her feelings about Justin and Jake isn't a good move. Meanwhile, Tony arranges a public meeting at the Dog to discuss what to do about the travellers, at which a mysterious newcomer named Rory proves a big hit with OB, Zara and Mrs Dean

• Season 2005 Episode 146: EPISODE: 1559

  Tony and Mandy are furious to discover the travellers have set up camp in the yard, and Max doesn't help matters by pointing out the newcomers are within their rights. Nancy confronts Becca over her kiss with Justin, assuming there's more to their relationship than meets the eye. Darren and Russ make their final preparations for the SU ball, where Joe and Louise get closer and a drunken Mel tries her luck with Sam - but gets a disappointing response

• Season 2005 Episode 145: EPISODE: 1558

  Mandy grows annoyed with OB, who's selling his stock from the yard, but Max persuades her to let him stay on - providing her with a way of clearing her credit card debt in the process. Mrs Dean leaves Nicole in charge at Washed Up, but with a vast queue of customers waiting to be served, it's not going to be an easy start for her. Meanwhile, Craig encourages Jake to enter the Tatton Show, and Lee, Stacey and Bombhead are intrigued as a group of travellers set up camp in the village

• Season 2005 Episode 144: EPISODE: 1557

  Mrs Dean and Craig are delighted to learn that Jake's been accepted for the Tatton Flower Show - and won't hear of him backing out. Lee gets distracted from his work when a sequinned bra falls out of Stacey's bag, leading him to realise she's got more than a professional interest in him. Meanwhile, Mel turns up for the raft race suffering from a massive hangover, and Sam is furious at having to wear OB's merchandise - so Russ asks him to swap with Dannii

• Season 2005 Episode 143: EPISODE: 1556

  A furious Jake confronts Becca over Justin's claim that he spent the night with her - and she's aghast he could have believed such a thing. Mandy continues her reckless spending spree, showing little concern about how Tony will react when he finds out. Meanwhile, the Hunters lay down a few ground rules for the beauty salon, Max evicts OB and his business from Drive 'n' Buy, and the students look for sponsors as preparations for the raft race begin

• Season 2005 Episode 142: EPISODE: 1555

  Justin arrives at Becca's flat, insisting that she can't marry Jake - and matters are complicated when he walks in on them. Mel reluctantly covers for Sophie as a tourist guide, and Darlene's surprised to witness her unconventional approach to the task. Mrs Taylor's delighted by her husband's birthday gift, Nicole and Nancy are interviewed for the same job and Darren convinces Joe, Russ and Dannii to organise their own college ball

• Season 2005 Episode 141: EPISODE: 1554

  The night of the school prom arrives, and Nancy convinces Justin, Ali and Nicole that alcohol is the essential ingredient for a good time - which makes the evening all the more memorable. Dannii, Joe and Russ pick up their exam results, and start planning for the college ball - only for Louise to dampen their spirits again. Lee and Stacey give Mrs Taylor a free pampering, little suspecting her covert scheme to ruin them, and OB's latest venture continues to annoy Max

• Season 2005 Episode 140: EPISODE: 1553

  Sam meets Jules in the park, but finds she isn't prepared to come clean about the fire - and when Russ and Mr Owen intervene, it just makes the situation worse. A guilty Mandy does her best to hide all traces of her shopping excursion, though Max persuades her it wasn't entirely her fault. Ali discovers that Nicole thinks they're just going to the prom as friends, and Becca frantically cleans up the flat before her sister Nancy arrives

• Season 2005 Episode 139: EPISODE: 1552

  Lee comes up with another idea to keep his fledgling business going, despite the misgivings of Stacey and the absent-minded Bombhead. Mr Owen comforts a disconsolate Sam, and reveals a startling piece of news about Jules in the process. Meanwhile, OB comes up with a new money-making scheme, although Max appears less than keen to begin with, and Sophie goes job-hunting in Chester with Darlene - and an ad for tourist guides soon catches their attention

• Season 2005 Episode 138: EPISODE: 1551

  A furious Mrs Taylor calls round at the makeshift salon to find Lee and Stacey in high spirits - but she drops a bombshell that soon wipes the smiles off their faces. Zara and Sam discuss the work placements they've applied for, while anxiously awaiting their exam results - but there's bad news on the way for one of them. Meanwhile, Mandy and Becca go on a shopping spree with Tony's credit card, and Ali finally makes a move on Nicole

• Season 2005 Episode 137: EPISODE: 1550

  Becca becomes frantic when she realises her engagement ring's missing, with Ben anxiously trying to convince her she's just misplaced it. Lee gets a shock when Mrs Taylor walks in for a massage, and the situation is complicated by his mother returning at just the wrong moment. Meanwhile, Steph tells Mrs Dean she'll have to make a choice, and Tony advises Mandy to give up working at Il Gnosh until her baby's born

• Season 2005 Episode 136: EPISODE: 1549

  Mandy and Tony are relieved when Max admits what he and OB have been up to, and delighted to see the real picture of their future baby - but their joy could be short-lived. Steph advises her father to be patient, though Craig still refuses to believe anything he says about his past. Meanwhile, Lee and Stacey's new business venture gets off to a flying start, and Jake asks Ben to help retrieve the ring he gave to Becca - which is still in her handbag

• Season 2005 Episode 135: EPISODE: 1548

  Steph discovers the extent of her new-found fame, but isn't entirely convinced it's the kind of exposure she wants. Lee makes preparations for the beauty salon he's planning to open with Stacey, and warns Craig against taking advantage of Bombhead, who's still determined to find his father. OB and Max have a bit of fun with the Hutchinsons' 'future baby' photo, while Ali, Justin and Nicole celebrate the end of their exams

• Season 2005 Episode 134: EPISODE: 1547

  There's tension in the Dean household, as Craig tells Jake he should have warned the family about their father's reappearance - but Steph's prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt. Lee starts his first day working at Pit Stop, though it looks as if Stacey could already have found a way out for him. Meanwhile, a bouquet of flowers arrives for Becca, and Bombhead finds he'll have to narrow down the search for his father when a slew of letters come through the door

• Season 2005 Episode 133: EPISODE: 1546

  Mr Dean arrives at the Dog, where Craig reveals his mother's now involved with Mr Osborne - but Steph's prepared to be civil, and finds out more about her dad's situation. Lee's father gives him an ultimatum after learning he's spent the morning watching DVDs with Bombhead - who gets a surprise of his own when he finds an intriguing letter. The virtual baby causes more trouble for the Hutchinsons, and Becca confronts Justin over his feelings for her - but the pair get their wires crossed yet again

• Season 2005 Episode 132: EPISODE: 1545

  Ben calls on Justin to talk about his decision to quit school, and although their conversation seems a little bizarre, it looks as if it's done the trick. Lisa's parents suggest she should get away for a while to concentrate on her studies - hoping to keep her as far away from her boyfriend as possible. Craig sabotages the Owens' bikes in a last-ditch effort to get ahead, while Jake is astounded when his father makes a reappearance - and it's clear he wants to worm his way back into the Deans' lives

• Season 2005 Episode 131: EPISODE: 1544

  Lee tries to help Bombhead in his quest to find his father, suggesting they should put an advert in the Rhyl paper. Craig and Darren aren't impressed when Mr Osborne finds replacement bikes for the race, but the Owens are stunned to discover they're still neck and neck with their rivals. Mandy and Tony decide to get their revenge on Max after getting the results of their virtual baby test, and Louise does her best to sabotage Lisa's relationship with Ben

• Season 2005 Episode 130: EPISODE: 1543

  The charity bike ride turns into a race for glory as the Owens take on the Osbornes - but Craig comes up with a scheme to help the underdogs win through. Mandy and Tony find that looking after a baby is even harder than they imagined, not realising Max has had a bit of fun with the virtual infant's controls. Meanwhile, Ben tries to make Louise end her vendetta against Lisa, and Becca learns the real reason why Justin's planning to quit school

• Season 2005 Episode 129: EPISODE: 1542

  Joe and Jez set out to find new accommodation for next year, having lost their place in halls, but don't have much luck to begin with. Max is stunned to see Mandy and Tony wheeling a pram down the street, until he finds out they've hired a virtual baby to try out their parenting skills. Meanwhile, Lisa is shocked to learn she's not allowed to see Ben any more when her parents start laying down the law, and Mr Osborne decides to accompany Darren on his charity cycle ride - even though he hasn't got a bike yet

• Season 2005 Episode 128: EPISODE: 1541

  Mandy overhears Max and Becca saying what terrible parents she and Tony will make, and the couple resolve to prove them wrong. The Hunters are unimpressed when they hear about Lisa attacking Louise, though Lee enjoys the fact it's not him in trouble for a change. Russ challenges Darren to join him in a charity bike race, while Mrs Taylor finds out about Justin's plans to quit school - and tries to enlist Becca's help in persuading him to change his mind

• Season 2005 Episode 127: EPISODE: 1540

  Tony hosts the relaunch party for Il Gnosh, but Darlene, Justin and Ali have a surprise in store. Ben tries to talk to Jake and Lee about his relationship with Lisa, though neither are inclined to give him any support. Mr Osborne warns Craig not to cut his dad out completely, and even suggests sending him a Father's Day card, while Becca does her best to avoid Justin - and it looks as if romance could be blooming in her life again

• Season 2005 Episode 126: EPISODE: 1539

  Mandy excitedly goes for her first baby scan, while Tony has his hands full preparing for the grand opening of Il Gnosh. Ben is surprised to see Louise in a neck brace and sling, prompting him to wonder just how far Lisa went. Becca is perturbed when Mrs Taylor invites her round for lunch, assuming she's found out about the kiss, and Mr Osborne cancels all Craig's driving lessons until he can trust him again - so Darren steps into the breach

• Season 2005 Episode 125: EPISODE: 1538

  Becca vents her feelings about Lisa at Ben, furious he's going out with her after all the heartache she's responsible for, while Louise steps up her campaign against her love rival. Ali suggests they should give the DVD back to Tony, but Darlene has other ideas. Meanwhile, Craig hatches a scheme to get Mr Osborne and his mum out of the pub so he can invite his friends over to watch Steph's keenly awaited TV debut

• Season 2005 Episode 124: EPISODE: 1537

  Craig gets to grips with his new limo, and Mr Osborne takes him out for his first driving lesson, while Steph is annoyed that his latest acquisition has overshadowed her commercial. Lisa persuades Ben to come to her mother's birthday party, where she makes it obvious he's officially her boyfriend. Darlene stumbles upon an unusual DVD while hunting for her revision notes, and Becca shares her problems with Louise over a bottle of wine

• Season 2005 Episode 123: EPISODE: 1536

  Mandy and Tony return from Rome, but there's a surprise in store when they get to Gnosh - and find no sign of the builders. The Taylor-Burtons prepare to move into their new home, but Mel's got a hangover - which isn't improved by her mother barking orders left, right and centre. Steph rehearses for her commercial, while Darren and Craig attend a car auction with Mr Osborne, and Becca resolves to share her feelings with Justin

• Season 2005 Episode 122: EPISODE: 1535

  Mr Hunter has a private chat with Bombhead as their holiday comes to an end, and tries to make him see how hard it'll be to locate his dad. Ben helps Becca decide what to do regarding Justin, but can't find the right moment to explain his relationship with Lisa - who appears to be the victim of a hate campaign from Louise. Meanwhile, Craig celebrates his birthday, but his feelings are tempered when a card from his estranged father arrives

• Season 2005 Episode 121: EPISODE: 1534

  Ali notices something odd about Justin, and is surprised to learn he kissed Becca. Lisa rushes to school to get her essay in on time, and hands it to Louise - who doesn't seem in a hurry to help her love rival. Bombhead sets off for Rhyl to find his dad, and Mr Osborne takes Mrs Dean out on a date, to Craig and Steph's evident delight

• Season 2005 Episode 120: EPISODE: 1533

  The Hunters spend time at a boating lake, which doesn't go entirely smoothly, while Bombhead's more concerned about starting his quest. Justin attends his English exam, but is alarmed when Macki turns up afterwards to tell him to watch his back. Mrs Taylor lays down the law to Mel, who's in a state after yet another night of binge-drinking, and Jake has a confrontation with Mr Osborne in the village

• Season 2005 Episode 119: EPISODE: 1532

  Becca calls round to see Justin, pleased he's finally told the truth - but she isn't happy to find he's not revising. Lee quizzes Bombhead about the letter he's brought with him, and is surprised to learn his friend's real reasons for coming to Wales. Lisa runs into a strangely courteous Louise in the admin office and Steph contemplates changing her name to something more starry, while Jake expresses his concerns about his mum's relationship with Mr Osborne

• Season 2005 Episode 118: EPISODE: 1531

  Ben and Lisa decide to celebrate their first day as a proper couple with a trip to the beach, while the Hunters make plans for a holiday in Wales - and Bombhead jumps at the chance to come too. Mrs Dean insists on accompanying Steph to her meeting with the agent, but it seems she's got an ulterior motive. Mrs Taylor receives a call from school, prompting Justin to do a runner rather than sit his geography exam, as he knows he'll be questioned about the explosion

• Season 2005 Episode 117: EPISODE: 1530

  Mrs Taylor tries to find the psychological roots of Mel's excessive drinking after her daughter comes home with a bruised wrist. Craig and Steph prepare to leave the Dog for their new flat, though they make it plain they'd rather stay where they are - and so does Mr Osborne. Becca resolves to show the incriminating photo to Mrs Hunter, even if it puts Justin's exams in jeopardy, and Ben finally reaches a decision about Lisa

• Season 2005 Episode 116: EPISODE: 1529

  Becca seeks advice from Ben on what to do about the photo - but he's preoccupied with his own problems, and Jake seems keener to help. Craig comes up with a new plan to get his mum together with Mr Osborne, and it looks as if love could be in the air as they spend time at the bowling alley. Meanwhile, Mrs Taylor and Sophie voice their concerns regarding Mel's recent drinking habits - but fail to stop her going out for yet another rowdy night on the town

• Season 2005 Episode 115: EPISODE: 1528

  Steph struggles to make sense of what happened the previous night, and isn't in the mood to celebrate after the theatrical agent makes her an offer. Ben and Lisa get their wires crossed again, each thinking the other one regrets taking their relationship to the next level. Russ takes Dannii for a spin on his father's motorbike, and Mr Hunter comes to Justin's rescue when Macki and his gang spring another attack - leaving the poor lad desperate to open up to someone

• Season 2005 Episode 114: EPISODE: 1525

  Nicole calls at the Taylor-Burtons' house and resolves to help them deal with the Macki situation, while Ali finally plucks up the courage to ask her out. Russ is delighted when his father's motorbike arrives from Estonia and is desperate to take it for a spin, despite Mrs Owen's warnings. Lee confronts Ben over his treatment of Lisa, who later fills him in on her true feelings, and Steph prepares for her showcase - but it looks like there's trouble in store

• Season 2005 Episode 113: EPISODE: 1524

  Zara does her best to spend more time with Sam, but her efforts to get closer to him just seem to make him nervous. Lisa is forced to tell Darren she's in love with someone else, before an overprotective Ben warns him to stay away. Steph tries to cheer her mum up by performing the monologue she's been rehearsing, while Justin and Ali leave the house to concentrate on their revision - but are shocked to find Macki chatting to Mrs Taylor on their return

• Season 2005 Episode 112: EPISODE: 1523

  Steph concocts a plan to get her mother together with Mr Osborne - but her carefully crafted scheme goes awry. Zara suggests Lisa play Ben at his own game, resulting in a few jealous glances as she cosies up to Darren. Meanwhile, the students recover from the effects of too much partying the night before, which isn't made any easier when they receive a massive bill for damage caused to the halls

• Season 2005 Episode 111: EPISODE: 1522

  Nicole forces her parents to admit they're officially back together - though they take a bit of persuading. Ben confronts Louise about her animosity toward Lisa, and makes it clear how he feels regarding them both. Mel and Zara have another excursion to the Union bar, while Justin and Ali stock up on food for their revision - but Macki shows up again with one more trick up his sleeve

• Season 2005 Episode 110: EPISODE: 1521

  Macki continues to taunt Justin, plaguing him with messages on his phone that all include the incriminating photo. Lisa accompanies Ben to the hospital, but they're both frightened of revealing their true feelings and saying something they might regret. Steph and Craig help Mrs Dean give The Dog a thorough clean, while Jez and Dannii do their best to help Zara revise for her exams - though tensions quickly rise to the surface

• Season 2005 Episode 109: EPISODE: 1520

  Lisa and Zara head for the Union bar in an effort to cheer themselves up - but a confrontation with Louise puts paid to their plans. Lee and Mel are alarmed to wake up in the middle of an apparent bloodbath, and Nicole persuades Sam to give their father a chance to settle back in to family life. Meanwhile, Ali's worst fears are confirmed after a run-in with Macki in the village

• Season 2005 Episode 108: EPISODE: 1519

  Macki piles the pressure on Justin, who knows he's likely to be suspected of causing the chemistry lab 'accident'. The students do their best to relax in the face of forthcoming exams, with Mel the first one to get hopelessly drunk, and Lee becoming the centre of attention - for the wrong reason. Jake comes to Becca's rescue when an angry dog chases her in the park and Nicole is interrogated by Mrs Hunter over the pig incident

• Season 2005 Episode 107: EPISODE: 1518

  Ben apologises to Becca for his misguided attempts to play matchmaker, and she ends up offering him a place to stay when he moves out. Justin is alarmed to see Macki lurking in the chemistry lab, worried he could have another devious plan up his sleeve. Mrs Dean and Steph convince Mr Osborne they've finally found somewhere else to live, while Zara and Lee hear the result of the presidential elections - and it's not good news for either of them

• Season 2005 Episode 106: EPISODE: 1517

  Lisa reminds Lee that it's Dan's birthday, and they both struggle with the memory of their late brother. Ben and Louise play Cupid to Jake and Becca, but the would-be lovers aren't happy to be forced together, and the evening ends in disaster. Nicole enlists Ali's help to stop a pig from being slaughtered, while Mrs Taylor tries to convince Justin and her husband that they should all move house - but in their eyes, she's just looking to improve her social standing

• Season 2005 Episode 105: EPISODE: 1516

  Craig receives a shock when he discovers who's taking his mother out on a date - but she seems smitten with him all the same. Mrs Taylor drags Sophie along to view the Davies house, and is soon tempted to put in an offer. Lee and Jez come up with another plan to defeat Zara at a student debate, and Nicole decides that the only way to get rid of Macki is to pretend she already has a boyfriend - and Ali's only too keen to oblige

• Season 2005 Episode 104: EPISODE: 1515

  Louise is annoyed when Ben asks Lisa to join them for a drink, and does her best to make her love rival feel uncomfortable. Lee and Zara start canvassing support from their fellow students - and both are put out to find the plant's still attracting more attention than they are. Darren begins his first day as manager of the Union bar, while Dannii is furious she's got to report to a creep like him, and Russ is uncomfortable at the thought of Nicole spending time with a boy - even if she's only revising with Ali

• Season 2005 Episode 103: EPISODE: 1514

  Ben apologises to Lisa for all the things he's said and the pair go for a drink - but neither of them can fully relax in the other's presence. Mrs Dean is mortified to discover why so many men seemed interested in her at the supermarket, while Mr Osborne isn't happy when he finds out she could soon be embarking on a new relationship. Meanwhile, Zara and Lee are on tenterhooks as they await the result of the students' opinion poll, and Macki unexpectedly calls on Justin, who is forced to let the bully into the house

• Season 2005 Episode 102: EPISODE: 1513

  Ben and Jake go for a drink at the Union bar, where their complicated love lives are the main topic of discussion. Ali confronts Justin about why he's apparently hanging around with Macki, and refuses to believe his stepbrother's really trying to help him. Mandy winds Tony up about his bizarre symptoms, Craig and Steph do their best to find another new boyfriend for their mother, and Dannii gives Zara her support for the forthcoming election - along with a mountain of criticism

• Season 2005 Episode 101: EPISODE: 1512

  Zara attempts to persuade Lee to give up his campaign to win the election, but Jez is convinced he can still claim victory. Macki corners Justin at Body Boost and demands to know why he abandoned his so-called mates - forcing him to rejoin the gang. Meanwhile, Tony starts to show symptoms of sympathetic pregnancy syndrome and Mandy's not pleased to be waiting on him hand and foot, while Becca tells Ben she's still in love with Jake - despite all the distress he's put her through

• Season 2005 Episode 100: EPISODE: 1511

  Tony is mystified to find his builders have disappeared - and gets a shock when he discovers they've gone to do a job at Max's flat instead. Ali and Nicole are lured into a trap by Macki and his gang, and are forced to relay an ominous threat to Justin. Becca has an unfortunate encounter with Louise, but the pair end up bonding over their mutual dislike of Lisa, and Jez comes up with a plan to help Lee win a union election debate

• Season 2005 Episode 99: EPISODE: 1510

  The rivalry between Zara and Lee escalates as Steph offers the candidates free beer at the Dog, while Darren investigates the possibility of becoming manager at the Union bar. Mrs Taylor struggles to understand why Justin's been excluded from school, and Ali tries to get him to talk about his feelings - but the tense atmosphere leads to a full-scale argument. Max grows suspicious about Tony's alleged vasectomy after spotting him buying baby books, and Mandy is horrified to discover what childbirth really entails

• Season 2005 Episode 98: EPISODE: 1509

  Tony becomes even more protective toward Mandy than usual now they've decided to keep their baby. He also decides to have a little fun with Max, and pretends he's really gone through with the vasectomy - earning his friend's ultimate respect in the process. Ben refuses to be drawn into the burgeoning feud between Lisa and Louise, but finds it increasingly hard to remain aloof from their bickering. Meanwhile, Justin's efforts to stand up to Macki land him in trouble with the Head, and Darren returns to the Dog - but only after Mr Osborne has laid down a few ground rules

• Season 2005 Episode 97: EPISODE: 1508

  Darlene flies into a rage when she discovers Macki making racist remarks toward Ali, and can't understand why Justin doesn't seem to be sticking up for his stepbrother. Lisa is annoyed at finding Louise in Ben's flat - and the newcomer is happy to let her get the wrong impression. Mandy and Tony head off to the hospital for their respective operations, Sam finally agrees to give his father a second chance, and Russ attempts to put his cancer scare behind him - but then bursts in on Bombhead's fundraising activities

• Season 2005 Episode 96: EPISODE: 1507

  Mandy talks to Becca about the unborn baby, and her intention to have an abortion - though she doesn't seem absolutely certain it's what she wants. Lisa storms out of the bar after finding Ben having a drink with Louise, leaving him feeling guilty and confused. Macki and his gang continue to pester Ali, and Jez takes unusual measures to get the flat cleaned up - but Dannii's not amused

• Season 2005 Episode 95: EPISODE: 1506

  Rumours fly around the school about Macki's involvement in the May Day fracas, and the young thug's bullying goes too far when he starts picking on Ali - and it's up to Justin to defend his stepbrother. Dannii tells Zara to become more feminine if she wants to attract the boys, while Mandy gets a shock as Tony reveals he's thinking of having a vasectomy. Ben attempts to explain how he feels about Lisa - who flies into a rage as she misunderstands what he's trying to say

• Season 2005 Episode 94: EPISODE: 1505

  The Owens' rock-climbing trip gets off to a bad start, as Sam refuses to be civil to his father and insists on leading the way - but soon gets into difficulties. Louise annoys Ben with her incessant flirting, leaving him wondering just how he feels about her, and preferring the company of Lisa. Meanwhile, Justin discovers his new-found friendship with Macki could land him in more trouble, and Mandy struggles to talk to Tony about her pregnancy - but neither of them can tell how the other one's feeling

• Season 2005 Episode 93: EPISODE: 1504

  Mandy struggles to come to terms with her pregnancy, while Tony can't decide how to react to the news - though he's secretly thrilled. The May Day festivities are threatened by the antics of a few youths, and Ben has an embarrassing meeting with Louise when he finds he doesn't even remember her name. Meanwhile, Russ tries to persuade Sam to make an effort to get on with their father, who's planning a rock-climbing trip to celebrate his elder son's birthday

• Season 2005 Episode 92: EPISODE: 1503

  Everyone arrives for the polo party dressed in their best bibs and tuckers - but get a shock when Jez reveals why they've been invited. Mrs Dean is mortified at Darren's attitude to the events of the previous evening, and declares the family's moving out - again. Meanwhile, Sam's parents force him to discuss his feelings about his father once and for all, and Mandy visits the chemist for a home pregnancy test

• Season 2005 Episode 91: EPISODE: 1502

  A bored Justin takes Ali to find a little excitement in the village - but their attempts to buy alcohol seem destined to fail at every turn. Nicole is delighted when she accidentally bursts in on her parents in the middle of a kiss, and Russ overhears a flirtatious conversation between the pair. Lee invents a suave alter ego for the polo party, but is shocked to see the outfit Joe's lined up for him to wear, and Steph grows suspicious of Darren, who appears to be getting a bit too friendly with Mrs Dean

• Season 2005 Episode 90: EPISODE: 1501

  Nicole introduces Ali to her father, after explaining how much she wants her parents to get back together - but gets more than she bargained for when she eavesdrops on the adults' conversation at home. Max continues to make Tony think there's a poltergeist haunting the flat, while Mandy's convinced her husband must be suffering from stress. Lee shows off his makeover skills to the students as they prepare for Jez's polo party, and Mr Osborne is coerced into offering the Deans another place to stay - with the unexpected help of Darren

• Season 2005 Episode 89: EPISODE: 1500

  Mr Osborne lays down a few ground rules for the Deans, having almost reached the end of his tether after just one night in their company. Max tries to rediscover his fun side while out on the town with OB, while Tom spends the evening at Mandy's. Mr Owen reveals he'll soon be moving to Chester to start his new job, prompting Nicole to hope it's not the end for her parents' relationship, and Zara tells Dannii her real feelings about Jez - but she'll need a bit more confidence to act on them

• Season 2005 Episode 88: EPISODE: 1499

  Jake gets a shock when an estate agent arrives at the door, and Ben finally tells him they're selling the house. Russ gets good news from the hospital, while Nicole is thrilled as her parents go out for dinner together. Zara is horrified when her article about Jez is published, with Dannii the first to wind her up about fancying the newcomer, and Max and OB play a trick on Tony

• Season 2005 Episode 87: EPISODE: 1498

  Russ tries to persuade Nicole not to expect their parents to patch up their differences, while Sam gets in a heated argument with his mother that ends with him storming out of the house - and delivering an ultimatum to the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Tom acts up and appears to go missing again - which leads Max to learn what he's been keeping secret

• Season 2005 Episode 86: EPISODE: 1497

  Max and OB try to get Tom to return to school, but their efforts result in the lad locking himself in a cupboard and demanding they get him a dog. Mrs Dean begins her new job - but disaster strikes almost immediately, prompting Mr Osborne to criticise Darren for hiring her at all. Meanwhile, Sam is disturbed to learn his father might be offered a contract in Chester, and the students busily prepare themselves for the Queen's anticipated arrival - except the staunchly anti-establishment Zara

• Season 2005 Episode 85: EPISODE: 1496

  Mrs Owen is shocked to learn Russ and Sam have been fighting because of their father, while Nicole starts hoping her parents might get back together. Zara is surprised to find her computer broadcasting live footage of herself, leading her to suspect MI5 are on to her. Mandy encourages Max to forget the past and start afresh, while Tom refuses to return to school and Darren unexpectedly comes to Mrs Dean's aid by offering her a job at the Dog

• Season 2005 Episode 84: EPISODE: 1495

  Mrs Dean is annoyed that Steph's set her up on a date with the plumber - but eats her words when she discovers how good-looking he is. Sam refuses to attend Russ's 21st birthday meal, angry that his father's been invited - and the evening goes from bad to worse as the brothers come to blows. Meanwhile, Zara hatches a nefarious scheme to make money out of her new flatmate Jez - but when he finds out, he decides to have a bit of fun of his own

• Season 2005 Episode 83: EPISODE: 1494

  The Hutchinsons find themselves bending over backwards to help Tom, who's increasingly taking advantage of their kindness - though Tony's quickly growing fond of the lad. Steph breaks a tap in the bathroom, which requires the attentions of a plumber - but since they don't have any money to pay him, she finds an unconventional alternative. Meanwhile, Mr Owen arrives to celebrate Russ's birthday and Zara takes an immediate dislike to her posh new flatmate Jez

• Season 2005 Episode 82: EPISODE: 1493

  Becca's horrified to learn about her drunken antics the night before - especially when Ben tells her she kissed Cameron in front of the whole pub, and Jake in particular. Tom reacts badly when the social workers arrive to assess Mandy and Max's suitability as parents. Meanwhile, Craig and Steph are delighted to find their Internet dating scheme's had a few interested replies already, and the mystery flatmate finally makes an appearance in halls - but his unusual behaviour and dress sense raise even more questions for Lee and Bombhead

• Season 2005 Episode 81: EPISODE: 1492

  Becca returns to Hollyoaks, determined to prove to the world that she knows how to have a good time - and it falls to Ben to take her out on the town. Mandy comes up with a solution to the Cunninghams' problematic living arrangements, but it all depends on whether she can get everyone to agree. Meanwhile, Craig films his mother for the dating website, and Lee is delighted when he sees what his mystery room-mate's bringing to the flat - but Dannii and Joe look likely to ruin his fun

• Season 2005 Episode 80: EPISODE: 1491

  Max is furious to discover the house will have to be rebuilt - and Mandy makes matters worse by insisting Tom should live with her. Craig begins a new campaign to find his mother a partner, and registers her name on an Internet dating website - but finds he's got to supply video footage to go with it. Meanwhile, Lee helps his father out at Pit Stop, and is worried when he hears Mr Hunter's plans for him to go into the family business - even though he's hoping to open a salon of his own

• Season 2005 Episode 79: EPISODE: 1490

  Max is livid when he learns his insurance company's refusing to pay for the house repairs, and considers evicting the students from the flat to move Tom in there instead. Meanwhile, OB asks Dannii for help redecorating, while Lee and Bombhead struggle to get used to the hardships of student life and Ben returns home from hospital, helped by his father - who drops a bombshell by revealing his plans to relocate to London permanently

• Season 2005 Episode 78: EPISODE: 1489

  The search for Tom finally comes to an end as Mandy brings the shaken, worn-out lad home - but she and Max face another anxious wait as he's immediately whisked off to hospital. OB frets that his friends might never forgive him for his part in the drama, and Lee finds a way to get his own space - by moving into Lisa's room. Meanwhile, Mr Davies spends an evening with the Deans, but angers Steph and Craig by revealing he's planning to move back to London

• Season 2005 Episode 77: EPISODE: 1488

  The search for Tom in the disused mine comes to an end, with still no sign of the little lad. Mandy and Max are inconsolable - but there's another glimmer of hope as one of his toys is discovered. Ben's father arrives to give him support before the operation, and an ever-supportive Lisa remains by his side up to the last minute. Meanwhile, Steph continues her campaign to find a new boyfriend for her mother - and discovers a surprising candidate at the Dog

• Season 2005 Episode 76: EPISODE: 1487

  Tony tries to console Mandy, who's beside herself with anxiety about Tom, while Ben becomes convinced he's seen the man on the CCTV footage before - and has another accident while trying to prove he doesn't need help. Mrs Dean suffers the embarrassment of viewing her drunken antics from the night before, and tells Jake a few home truths - including how she felt about him punching his father

• Season 2005 Episode 75: EPISODE: 1486

  News starts to spread about Tom's disappearance, as police begin to search the nearby woods and a distraught Max breaks down at the press conference. Lisa convinces Ben to let her help him at home, despite his frustration at having to be dependent on friends. Meanwhile, Mrs Dean gets flirty when Steph and Craig take her out for a night on the town - but the evening ends in tears and embarrassment for all concerned

• Season 2005 Episode 74: EPISODE: 1485

  Tempers fray as Max and Mandy anxiously wait for news of Tom, and the family liaison officer attempts to calm the situation - to little effect. Ben feels frustrated when his plaster prevents him from helping in the search, while OB worries he's under suspicion. Meanwhile, Steph and Craig prepare breakfast in bed for Mrs Dean - who's horrified to learn about their plans of finding her a new boyfriend

• Season 2005 Episode 73: EPISODE: 1484

  Mandy and Max search frantically for any sign of Tom, but it looks as though he really has vanished into thin air. Ben realises what a handicap his plaster's going to be when he arrives home - but appreciates Lisa's efforts to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Craig and Steph do their best to help their mum, who's obviously feeling the strain of being single - and decide to find her a new man

• Season 2005 Episode 72: EPISODE: 1483

  Lee remonstrates with Lisa, fearing her past indiscretions could harm his campaign in the forthcoming student president elections, as well as their parents' chances of staying together. Tom is allowed to return home and Mandy tries to persuade Max he's good enough to be the lad's father - but they also have to convince social services. Meanwhile, Becca is shocked to see Jake talking to her love rival at the hospital, and Tony is tricked by Darlene, Ali and Justin - but the joke backfires

• Season 2005 Episode 71: EPISODE: 1482

  A furious Max berates OB for bringing fireworks into the house as he waits on tenterhooks to find out if Tom's going to be all right - and Mandy adds to his problems by mentioning the concerns of the social services. Becca tries to comfort Ben in hospital - but he's inconsolable, having missed out on his chance of visiting New York, and of being a father to Arthur. The Hunters continue to scour the area for any sign of Ellie, while Darlene, Justin and Ali are forced to clean the whole of Gnosh for Tony, who's resolved to make himself their worst nightmare

• Season 2005 Episode 70: EPISODE: 1481

  Mr Hunter goes on the warpath after learning of Lisa's affair with Jake, convinced his daughter was the innocent victim of a scheming Lothario. Max and Mandy try to assess the extent of the damage caused by the fire, while still feeling concerned about the imminent visit by the social worker. Ben faces a reprimand from his boss for not following the proper procedure, and Tony revels in his power over Darlene, Ali and Justin - who quickly form a revenge plan

• Season 2005 Episode 69: EPISODE: 1480

  The barbecue at the Cunninghams' is in full swing when Tom discovers a box of Chinese fireworks in OB's bedroom - and causes a crisis as flames start to engulf the house. Lee reveals that Ellie has left for good as he tries to sort out a family argument, and Mr Hunter immediately vows to find her. Meanwhile, Mrs Taylor forces Darlene, Ali and Justin to return to the village to begin their community service - but they're in for a big surprise

• Season 2005 Episode 68: EPISODE: 1480

  As Mr Hunter phones round Ellie's friends and contacts for some clue as to what's happened to her, his wife soon discovers all Ellie's clothes are missing - along with her passport. Lee and Lisa decide they can't keep what they know a secret for ever, and Lee finally plucks up the courage to tell his parents the truth - which prompts Mr Hunter to go wild with fury, vowing to track her down once and for all

• Season 2005 Episode 67: EPISODE: 1479

  OB and Max begin clearing up the devastation in the village, and attempt to placate Tom and his friends by announcing an Easter barbecue in the Cunninghams' garden. Justin and Ali wake up with hangovers from their drunken shenanigans - then try to keep Mrs Taylor from discovering the statue they removed from Jubilee Gardens. Meanwhile, Ben reveals he's going to New York on an exchange with the fire service

• Season 2005 Episode 66: EPISODE: 1478

  Max and OB desperately try to get Tom to tell them what he's done with the golden Easter egg while the locals and students race around trying to find the others. Ali and Justin finally reach a compromise with Darlene over the bathroom, while Lee and Lisa do their best to locate their parents - and receive a surprise as their search reaches its climax

• Season 2005 Episode 65: EPISODE: 1477

  Ali and Justin set up camp in the bathroom, and the girls start their own campaign to oust the boys. Russell and Dannii try to help Ellie feel better about her life - but she's convinced she'll never be forgiven for her past. Meanwhile, Zara aggressively asserts her right to attend the fair, leading Tony to turn the Easter egg hunt into a cut-throat race between students and locals - and Tom unwittingly throws the whole thing into jeopardy

• Season 2005 Episode 64: EPISODE: 1476

  Lee and Lisa resolve to get their parents back together, even if it means making the long journey to Norwich. The war over the Taylor-Burtons' bathroom escalates, with the boys taking drastic action to claim equality with the girls. Meanwhile, Tony antagonises the students by banning them from his Easter festivities and Russ invites Ellie out with him and Dannii

• Season 2005 Episode 63: EPISODE: 1475

  The new bathroom rota seems to be causing more problems than it solves at the Taylor-Burtons' house, and everyone comes up with the same solution - which could lead to even more confusion. Lee and Lisa are furious with Ellie for taking money from their mother, and receive a shock when they discover why she's no longer in the house. Meanwhile, Max does his best to avoid Tony, who's obsessed with making his Easter fair a success - but it's OB who comes up with the most popular suggestion

• Season 2005 Episode 62: EPISODE: 1474

  Tensions erupt in the Taylor-Burton household when fighting over the bathroom gets too much for any of them to bear - especially Darlene, who needs time to cover her scar. Lisa tries to tell Lee her problems, while Ellie infuriates Mrs Hunter by asking her for some of the money she's owed. Tony grows convinced that Max is responsible for sabotaging his commercial, and comes up with a plan to improve his standing in the community

• Season 2005 Episode 61: EPISODE: 1473

  A newly confident Becca confronts Lisa about the affair and succeeds in telling her a few home truths - but finds it hard to deal with her love rival's reply. Lee revels in the success of his St Patrick's Day night, and sets his sights even higher for his next project - but Zara threatens to ruin his plans. Meanwhile, Sam is furious when he learns Nicole and Russ have invited Mr Owen round for lunch, and Tony eagerly awaits the first TV screening of his Italian commercial

• Season 2005 Episode 60: EPISODE: 1472

  Steph spends a whole day trying to encourage Becca to stand up for herself - but gets more than she bargained for after the teacher tires of her company. Zara and Cameron prepare for their St Patrick's Day extravaganza, but there's a surprise in store as they finally take to the stage. Meanwhile, Dannii becomes furious when she sees Tony's script for the TV commercial, and Joe has a tough time trying to be supportive to Russ

• Season 2005 Episode 59: EPISODE: 1471

  Lee's plans for St Patrick's Day are threatened when his star act pulls out at the last minute, forcing him to look for a replacement closer to home. Jake does his best to patch things up with Becca, who appears to be taking the worrying news better than expected. Meanwhile, Russ receives a shock when his father turns up on the doorstep, and Sam can't contain his anger at seeing him again

• Season 2005 Episode 58: EPISODE: 1470

  Dannii has mixed feelings about Lee's enthusiastic preparations to celebrate St Patrick's Day at the bar, while Max and OB come up with their own money-making scheme for the occasion. Tony's new plans for the restaurant prove too ambitious for his friends, while Russ resolves to tell his father about his health problems - much to Sam's annoyance. Jake finally plucks up the courage to come clean to Becca about his chlamydia

• Season 2005 Episode 57: EPISODE: 1469

  Becca refuses to forgive Jake, even passing up his offer of a trip to New York, but Bombhead helps her get her feelings into perspective. Lee starts making plans to boost trade at the SU bar, and Max comes up with the perfect idea for a theme night. Meanwhile, Tony is shocked when he hears about a new Italian restaurant opening in Chester, forcing a radical rethink of his plans for Gnosh

• Season 2005 Episode 56: EPISODE: 1468

  Tony's plan for Comic Relief is a roaring success, with people queuing up to pelt Max and OB in the name of charity. Jake spends his birthday trying to make amends for his past behaviour, telling Lisa what he thinks of her and presenting Becca with her engagement ring. Tension mounts between Sam and Russ, while Ben blackmails Darren to take part in the fun run

• Season 2005 Episode 55: EPISODE: 1467

  Max and OB are stunned to find a celebrity in the shop, and discover Tony's been trying to sabotage their fund-raising plans. Zara visits a distraught Becca, who's finding it impossible to come to terms with Jake's betrayal - but it turns out he still hasn't told her the whole story. Meanwhile, Russ gets a letter from the hospital, prompting Sam to wonder if Nicole's suspicions were correct

• Season 2005 Episode 54: EPISODE: 1466

  Jake refuses to give up on Becca after she decides to have nothing more to do with him, while Lisa starts to suspect how little she actually meant to the cheating love-rat. Russ lashes out at his mother as she tries to help him through his recovery, and Nicole begins to suspect her brother's not telling them the whole truth. Meanwhile, the twins unveil all the work they've been doing for Max and OB's charity enterprise, and Darren uses a devious ruse to get out of training with Ben

• Season 2005 Episode 53: EPISODE: 1465

  Jake finally tells Becca what's on his mind - and it isn't the marriage proposal she was hoping for. Nicole tries to keep Russ's spirits up as he recovers from his painful operation, but Dannii proves less than sympathetic at work. Meanwhile, the twins join Max and OB's fund-raising scheme for Comic Relief, and Lisa attempts to make Ben understand the truth about her affair

• Season 2005 Episode 52: EPISODE: 1464

  Max despairs when he sees the new stock for OB's business venture, but gets an idea to do something creative and worthwhile with it instead. Jake wrestles with his conscience as he prepares to propose to Becca, while a delighted Mandy creates a romantic atmosphere for the happy occasion. Russ awaits his scan results as he recovers from his operation and Ben humiliates Darren at the gym

• Season 2005 Episode 51: EPISODE: 1463

  Zara tells Jake there's no way he can propose to Becca as things stand, while Mrs Taylor organises a family meal at Gnosh to celebrate Darlene's return, but it looks like the guest of honour would rather stay home alone. Russ prepares for his operation, Stuart and Dannii clean up the flat before Max's inspection and Tom is delighted when a rat appears on the doorstep - and promptly names it Gordon

• Season 2005 Episode 50: EPISODE: 1462

  Steph is convinced Jake's hiding something and tries to persuade him to propose to Becca - little suspecting what state their relationship's really in. Sam hopes to soothe Russ with a trip to the boxing gym, while Ali sees through Darlene's facade. Zara uses ice-cream to lift Lisa's spirits and Max discovers a rat in Drive 'N' Buy

• Season 2005 Episode 49: EPISODE: 1461

  Ben urges Jake to warn Becca her health might be at risk - while she's shocked to hear how they came to blows. Mrs Owen tries to discover what's the matter with Russ, who's more interested in drowning his sorrows in drink. Craig tries to take his friendship with Darlene a stage farther and Darren persuades Max to stand up to the slovenly students living in his flat

• Season 2005 Episode 48: EPISODE: 1460

  Zara urges Lisa to check whether Jake's done the right thing and told Becca about the chlamydia. Justin feels relieved to have reached a new understanding with Darlene, although Ali still suspects his sister's upbeat behaviour isn't genuine. Meanwhile, Russell gets his test results from the doctor and Ben is furious to learn about his flatmate's affair

• Season 2005 Episode 47: EPISODE: 1459

  Lisa resolves to tell Jake about the chlamydia - but finds him in no mood to listen to her problems. Russ's concerns about his own health issues reach crisis point, with Sam trying his best to prevent their mum noticing anything's wrong. Meanwhile, Justin anxiously prepares for Darlene's return, while Richard still harbours suspicions about his stepson's reform - which seems too good to be true

• Season 2005 Episode 46: EPISODE: 1458

  The Hunters' lives are turned upside-down as Sally faces the dilemma of whether to move to Norwich with her husband, and Lisa struggles to deal with the shock of getting chlamydia. Russell finally goes to the hospital to get his lump checked out, but Sam fears he'll change his mind at the last minute. Meanwhile, Ali and Mr Taylor are delighted to learn that Darlene's coming home soon - but Justin's nervous about seeing his stepsister again

• Season 2005 Episode 45: EPISODE: 1457

  A frantic Russell lets Sam feel the lump on his testicle, convinced it's a result of his indiscretions while travelling - and his brother agrees he needs to see a doctor. Zara goes on the warpath about the students' mystery illness and tries to pin the blame on Jack's alcopops - but a shocking revelation by Lisa takes the wind out of her sails. Meanwhile, Mr Hunter receives a call from his new job in Norwich, forcing him to decide whether it's really the end of the line for his marriage

• Season 2005 Episode 44: EPISODE: 1456

  Bombhead jumps at the chance of setting up a bachelor pad with Lee, although Mrs Hunter's not too happy about her son finally flying the nest. Russ feels uncomfortable about Dannii's intimate questioning, but she's determined to get him to see a doctor about his problem. Meanwhile, the students' baffling illness continues to cause a stir in halls, and the twins prepare for their dates with Max and OB - who seem keener to stay at home and watch football

• Season 2005 Episode 43: EPISODE: 1455

  Mrs Hunter tells Bombhead her true feelings about her marriage, while Lee is desperate to know if their plan has worked. Cameron smugly lectures his flatmates about the perils of binge drinking - but then suffers the effects of the mystery illness himself. Meanwhile, Russell turns his roguish charm on Dannii in a bid to get the job at the Union bar, and Tom has his first meeting with Sophie - but finds her resemblance to Mel unnerving

• Season 2005 Episode 42: EPISODE: 1454

  Becca grows suspicious of Justin's sudden keen interest in his studies, while Ali taunts him about having a crush on his teacher. Lee is dumbfounded to learn his dad has been offered a job in Norwich and enlists Bombhead in the latest scheme to get his parents back together. Zara and Lisa have a wild night out with Cameron and Steph, while Russell seeks work at the Union bar - but Dannii's not convinced he's right for the job

• Season 2005 Episode 41: EPISODE: 1453

  Nerves take their toll on Mandy as she prepares to reaffirm her vows, and disaster strikes when she spills nail polish on her wedding dress. A lovestruck Justin buys a box of chocolates for Becca, but her reaction isn't what he'd hoped for - especially with Ben and Max watching the whole sorry encounter. Lee and Bombhead feel the effects of their gruelling workout, and the twins decide to put one over on their boyfriends by swapping identities for the day

• Season 2005 Episode 40: EPISODE: 1452

  Tony and Mandy resolve to reaffirm their vows in front of friends, with a lavish party to boot. Max suggests a double date, with OB and himself taking the Burton twins out, which leads to an element of unforeseen and embarrassing confusion. Paula is furious when Ali doesn't show up for their date, but soon manages to turn the disappointment to her advantage, and Stuart puts Lee and Bombhead through their paces at Body Boost

• Season 2005 Episode 39: EPISODE: 1451

  Justin confides in Becca, revealing his frustration and prompting her to confront Mr Taylor on his behalf. Jake frets about the implications of Lisa's girls' night out and Ben admits he was only joking about the Hutchinsons' marriage - but his actions cause Tony to jump to the wrong conclusion again

• Season 2005 Episode 38: EPISODE: 1450

  Paula receives a Valentine's card, prompting Candy and Nicole to speculate about the identity of her mystery admirer. Justin is over the moon to get the chance to work as a ball boy at Chester Gate - until Mr Taylor tells him he can't do it after all. Zara confronts Jake about his cruel treatment of Lisa, and Ben resolves to teach Darren a lesson as he organises a rigorous training regimen

• Season 2005 Episode 37: EPISODE: 1449

  Tony and Mandy return from Rome and their dramatic announcement causes a stir around Hollyoaks - but Ben is less than impressed by the news. OB helps Mel through her first day working for his new business venture and a drink after work leads to them getting closer than they bargained for. Meanwhile, Lee and Bombhead have a night on the town and Jake is furious with Lisa for sending him a Valentine's card, fearing Becca will find out about their affair

• Season 2005 Episode 36: EPISODE: 1448

  Tony discovers Mandy's still in Rome, determined to make up with him - but he has yet to decide whether to forgive her for everything she's put him through during the last year. Lee resolves to move on with his life, while Bombhead finds a letter from Cherry explaining the real reasons for leaving him in the lurch. Russ tries to persuade Ben not to leave Darren to the mercy of the loan sharks

• Season 2005 Episode 35: EPISODE: 1447

  Silvia takes Tony on a tour of Rome, but he doesn't seem interested in the city or her company any more - and it looks as if his heart still belongs to Mandy. Ben tries to help Darren out of trouble, but Louise appears intent on telling Mr Osborne exactly what his son's been up to. Meanwhile, Bombhead is heartbroken when Cherry announces she's leaving him for ever - after they've had just one night together

• Season 2005 Episode 34: EPISODE: 1446

  Bombhead and Cherry share an intimate moment on the beach, while Lee receives a surprise visit on his quest to win the radio competition. Back in Rome, Mandy resolves to prise Tony away from his new-found Italian sweetheart - who turns out to be lukewarm about pursuing the relationship anyway. Meanwhile, Ben is shocked to learn Izzy's engagement ring has vanished, and Mr Osborne voices his concerns about Louise - but won't be persuaded to elaborate

• Season 2005 Episode 33: EPISODE: 1445

  Mandy arrives in Italy desperate to make up with Tony, but finds Rome to be a bigger city than she imagined. Meanwhile, her elusive boyfriend takes his relationship with Silvia to the next level. Lee and Bombhead wake up in Liverpool, determined to complete the next part of their competition - but find themselves sidetracked. Back in Hollyoaks, Jack is furious when he sees the state of The Dog, while Ben and Russ begin training for the 10km run - though Louise proves an added distraction

• Season 2005 Episode 32: EPISODE: 1444

  Tony resolves to turn over a new leaf on his Roman holiday and rethinks his future after a chance encounter in a restaurant. Lee tries to win a date with a mystery celebrity in a radio competition, but is surprised by a blast from the past, and Darren returns to Hollyoaks with a new girlfriend - who immediately makes an impression on Jack

• Season 2005 Episode 31: EPISODE: 1443

  Mandy returns, but gets a shock when she tells Becca her plans, which include getting back with Tony as soon as possible. Jake tries to make up with Lisa, who's distraught at the thought of his spending his first night back elsewhere. Mel helps OB start up his new, Valentine-themed business venture and Nathan taunts Justin about his feelings for Paula

• Season 2005 Episode 30: EPISODE: 1442

  OB goes on the warpath when he learns what happened on Mel's date and storms round to Ben's house for a confrontation - where the twins overhear what he's been up to. Lisa prepares for a night of passion with Jake, but gets a shock when he turns up with Becca in tow. Justin frets that Ali's being taken in by Paula and feels tempted to reveal her true nature, while Candy jumps to the wrong conclusion as usual

• Season 2005 Episode 29: EPISODE: 1441

  Steph does her best to cheer up a miserable Craig, who can't stand the thought of his parents splitting up - though it looks as if Mrs Dean has found her own way of coping. Paula pretends to seek a reconciliation between Nicole and Candy, successfully managing to make things worse. Meanwhile, Mrs Hunter berates Justin about his poor grades, prompting him to take out his frustration on Nathan, and OB tries to play matchmaker by setting Mel up on a date with Ben

• Season 2005 Episode 28: EPISODE: 1440

  Craig accompanies his mother to her meeting with the divorce solicitor, still clinging to the dream she and his father will get back together. OB goes on a blind date set up by Mel, but things don't go the way either of them hoped. Meanwhile, Candy announces her latest career plans to Nicole, who can't believe her friend could be satisfied with working in a burger bar, and Ali reveals the identity of Nathan's father to Justin

• Season 2005 Episode 27: EPISODE: 1439

  Ali trails Nathan to the football club, determined to find out his secret - and gets a surprise as his friend turns up in a flashy car. Mel gives OB a few ideas for his new business venture, while Lisa frets that she's putting too much pressure on Jake - especially after Zara tells her he's never going to give up Becca. Mrs Dean is stunned when her estranged husband says he wants to meet up, leading Craig to think there's a chance they'll get back together

• Season 2005 Episode 26: EPISODE: 1439

  Russell and Dannii try to persuade Joe to share his problems and go to the police - but his pride prompts him to remain silent. OB taunts Max about his secret lover, but gets a surprise when he learns who the woman in question is. Meanwhile, Lisa is furious when Jake rushes to be with Becca instead of her, and Nathan's mysterious behaviour becomes the focus of speculation between Ali and Justin

• Season 2005 Episode 25: EPISODE: 1437

  Dannii tries to find out what happened to Joe during the night - but he's in no mood to admit how he got his injuries. Max keeps Sophie waiting as he tries to reassure Tom about his nightmares, while Mel must endure a boring evening in with the lads. Lisa's feelings for Jake intensify, making her feel jealous when he mentions Becca's name - and it looks as if their relationship might have got out of hand

• Season 2005 Episode 24: EPISODE: 1436

  Lisa persuades Zara not to tell Becca about her affair with Jake, even though she's determined to keep it going for as long as possible. Joe has a race against Dannii to prove the superiority of men, while Mel tells Sophie that Max is only interested in finding a surrogate mother for Tom - little suspecting her sister's all ready to go on a date with him. Ali grows suspicious when Nathan's boots go missing and Justin seems the most likely culprit

• Season 2005 Episode 23: EPISODE: 1435

  Jake panics when he learns Zara has threatened to tell Becca about the affair, and Lisa resolves to end it immediately - but temptation could prove too strong for both of them. Russell and Joe have fun winding Dannii up with their sexist remarks, prompting her to issue a challenge that should put them in their place. Meanwhile, Sophie has another encounter with Max, and Justin does his best to mend his relationship with Ali before Darlene gets back - but his efforts lead to violence

• Season 2005 Episode 22: EPISODE: 1434

  Omnibus. Bella's mysterious disappearance becomes the cause of much debate among the students - which heats up when Steph reveals Cameron's blossoming romance with the missing girl. Max learns the truth about OB's disastrous date with Sophie, but finds himself warming to her during an encounter in Washed Up. Meanwhile, Ali is shocked when Darlene announces she's ready to forgive Justin for his previous behaviour, and Zara confronts Lisa about her affair with Jake

• Season 2005 Episode 21: EPISODE: 1434

  Bella's mysterious disappearance becomes the cause of much debate among the students - which heats up when Steph reveals Cameron's blossoming romance with the missing girl. Max learns the truth about OB's disastrous date with Sophie, but finds himself warming to her during an encounter in Washed Up. Meanwhile, Ali is shocked when Darlene announces she's ready to forgive Justin for his previous behaviour, and Zara confronts Lisa about her affair with Jake

• Season 2005 Episode 20: EPISODE: 1433

  Jake struggles to cope with his feelings as his girlfriend goes away - and when he bumps into Lisa in the village, the temptation to be with her proves impossible to resist. Justin is devastated when coffee gets spilled all over Becca's book and resorts to desperate measures to make amends. Meanwhile, Max tries to impress Mel by showing his sensitive side and Cameron spills the beans to Zara about his love life

• Season 2005 Episode 19: EPISODE: 1432

  A tortured Jake takes his frustrations out on Becca, but instantly regrets it - and then has to deal with another piece of bad news. Zara begins a campaign against Body Boost and tries to comfort Lisa, who believes it's the end of the line for her secret relationship. Meanwhile, Bella discovers the real reason why Cameron's so upset about losing Zak's friendship, and Justin has trouble getting to grips with Paradise Lost - until he finds inspiration from an unexpected source

• Season 2005 Episode 18: EPISODE: 1431

  Steph gets the shock of her life when she wakes up and finds her hair has changed colour overnight. Zara is convinced Body Boost is to blame - but is stymied when she realises the penalty for committing libel. Meanwhile, Bella attempts to comfort Cameron, who thinks he's just lost a good friend for ever, and Lisa tells Jake it's all over between them

• Season 2005 Episode 17: EPISODE: 1430

  Lisa tries to build bridges with her mother - who suddenly makes a surprising request, leaving her feeling more isolated than ever. Zak comes to the end of his tether as Cameron continues to accuse him of stealing food, while clearly enjoying Bella's company more than his own. Steph sets her sights on Stuart, seemingly turning into a fitness freak overnight, and Becca comforts Justin after he fails to get into the football team

• Season 2005 Episode 16: EPISODE: 1429

  Max clashes with OB over the remains of Christmas Inc, demanding that he get rid of the stock by the end of the day. Jake is racked with guilt about his feelings for Lisa - but can't resist going round to see her after receiving a saucy text message. Meanwhile, Cameron accuses Zak of stealing food as he gets closer to Bella, and Zara's investigative report on Body Boost earns her a mouthful from Mel and Stuart

• Season 2005 Episode 15: EPISODE: 1428

  Darlene prepares for her surgery, and receives an unexpected visit from Justin who wants one last chance to make things up to her. Jake's resolve to stay away from Lisa evaporates, and he sneaks away from Becca for an afternoon of passion. Zara publishes her article exposing the gym's hidden costs and Nicole becomes jealous of Candy's friendship with Paula - whose tragic life story doesn't quite ring true

• Season 2005 Episode 14: EPISODE: 1427

  Mel hatches a plan to dissuade Darlene from having plastic surgery so she can use the money for her ski trip, but after Sophie conceals the scarring with cosmetics, the teenager's confidence is more fragile than ever. Candy tries to cheer Paula up with a makeover that leads to trouble at school, Zara resolves to expose Stuart's underhand sales tactics and OB attempts to drum up new customers for the Dog - but ends up jeopardising his own employment

• Season 2005 Episode 13: EPISODE: 1426

  Nicole's birthday celebrations are ruined by an embarrassing present and an alcohol-fuelled mishap, causing a rift between her and Candy. OB plans to revive the Dog's fortunes with a pub quiz, while Jake tells Lisa they should keep a low profile. Zara criticises Stuart for encouraging penniless students to pay expensive gym fees, and Mrs Taylor raises the money for Darlene's surgery - but at the cost of Mel's ski trip

• Season 2005 Episode 12: EPISODE: 1425

  Zara returns from France determined to become a journalist, while Justin looks for a job so he can make things up to Darlene - but nobody wants to employ someone with his track record. Lisa gives Stuart some pointers on drumming up business for the gym, while Steph is more impressed by his muscular physique. Paula's sob story convinces Nicole to rearrange her birthday plans out of pity, and Jack is left holding the fort at The Dog, with disastrous consequences

• Season 2005 Episode 11: EPISODE: 1424

  Darlene rejects Justin's offer of help, and when he recoils at the sight of her scars she accuses him of ruining her life, while Mrs Taylor and Sophie try to find a way to fund a private operation. Paula unsuccessfully tries to involve herself in Nicole's birthday celebrations, and Jake's double life almost gets the better of him. Stuart continues to play the odd couple with slovenly flatmate Joe and is ordered by Richard to bring in 50 new members for the gym

• Season 2005 Episode 10: EPISODE: 1423

  Becca's suspicions are aroused by Jake's over-attentiveness as he tries to make amends for his previous indiscretion. Mandy wrestles with her feelings about Tony, leading her to make a final decision - which she could regret for the rest of her life. Meanwhile, Darlene receives appalling news from her doctor, and Justin makes a pact with Paula never to talk about their past together

• Season 2005 Episode 9: EPISODE: 1422

  Candy and Nicole jump to the wrong conclusion when they notice Paula deliberately avoiding Justin. Jake worries he went too far with Lisa, who assures him it was only a one-off - but he can't help feeling guilty when Becca leaves him a voicemail message. Meanwhile, Cameron arrives back in halls to discover Bella and Zak at each other's throats as a result of their behaviour the night before, and Craig attempts to apologise to Darlene for his foolishness at school - and gets another earful for his trouble

• Season 2005 Episode 8: EPISODE: 1421

  Mrs Hunter reduces Lisa to tears by telling her what she thinks about throwing out Dan's belongings. Craig comes to Darlene's aid as she faces her first day back at school, while Nicole and Candy eagerly look forward to meeting their two new classmates. Mandy ignores Becca's advice to ask for help in running the cafe, while Zak accepts Bella's apology and agrees to have a few drinks at the Dog

• Season 2005 Episode 7: EPISODE: 1420

  Justin encourages Darlene to return to school, but she can't face taking the bandage off and revealing her disfigurement to the world. Jake and Lisa find it harder than they expected to clear Dan's room, as so many of his belongings bring back difficult memories. Meanwhile, Nicole and Candy learn they'll be moving to a temporary school, and Zak impatiently awaits a phone call from his brother - but won't tell Bella why

• Season 2005 Episode 6: EPISODE: 1419

  A bitter Tony tells Jake how he feels about being dumped by Mandy - who is still wondering if she's done the right thing. Mel and Sophie are delighted to be invited on a skiing trip, and Mr Taylor stumps up half the money to keep them happy. Meanwhile, a moody Zak arrives back in halls, having apparently had an argument at home, and Ben, Jake and Lisa decide to make a start clearing Dan's room

• Season 2005 Episode 5: EPISODE: 1418

  Tony gives Mandy a New Year surprise, deciding that if he can't take his girlfriend to New York, he'll bring the city to her - and the occasion prompts her to reveal her true feelings for him. Debbie finally makes up her mind to leave the area, now there's no reason for her to stay, and takes to the stage at the Dog one last time to sing a final love song in memory of her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Bombhead tries to get Lee interested in seeing the New Year in, but the Hunters are still deep in mourning, and can't decide what Dan would have wanted them to do

• Season 2005 Episode 4: EPISODE: 1417

  The day of Dan's funeral dawns, with the Hunters united by their grief - but Lisa grows hostile when Ellie arrives, despite Mr Hunter's efforts to smooth things over. Ben frets about delivering the eulogy in front of the grieving family, feeling that his friend had such an impact on so many people's lives in Hollyoaks, while Tony voices his delight at going to New York with Mandy - and is thrown when she announces a last-minute change of heart

• Season 2005 Episode 3: EPISODE: 1416

  An upbeat Tony bustles around Gnosh, offering to supply the catering for Dan's funeral free of charge and drafting in Becca and Mandy's help to get everything done in time. Meanwhile, Mandy wrestles with her feelings, still undecided as to whether she really does love her boyfriend despite being genuinely impressed by his transformation. Bombhead does his best to comfort Lee, aiming to take his mind off his grievous loss by talking about comics, and Nicole desperately tries to raise funds for her New Year's trip to Liverpool with Candy - but now Mrs Owen's getting in the way as well

• Season 2005 Episode 2: EPISODE: 1415

  Ben discovers Les getting drunk in the Pitstop and tries to persuade him to go home and comfort his family - but the attraction of alcohol proves too great. Mrs Hunter is relieved when Debbie and Lisa offer to organise the funeral, even though they all have difficulty coping with the idea of never seeing Dan again. Meanwhile, Mrs Dean tries to convince her daughter to take up the job on the cruise ship, now there's nothing keeping her in Hollyoaks, while Nicole and Candy make plans for a New Year's jaunt in Liverpool - even though they've hardly got two pennies to rub together. Becca returns from a Christmas spent with her parents and is stunned to hear of the Hunters' loss, leaving Mandy to contend with the attentions of an increasingly amorous Tony

• Season 2005 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1414

  A devastated Ben and Debbie find it impossible to face up to the fact they'll never see Dan again. As Ben listens to his best friend's voice on the answerphone and tries to comfort Mr Hunter, Debbie discovers a present her boyfriend was keeping back for her - which finally sends her over the edge. Meanwhile, Candy and Nicole start organising their New Year celebrations, but events look set to ruin all their plans, and Tony's attempts to make up with Mandy don't have the desired effect

Hollyoaks: Season 2004

• Season 2004 Episode 209: EPISODE: 1413

  Dan's fate lies in Jake's hands as he faces disqualification from the competition, but his friend comes up trumps and as the race gets under way Debbie and Ben cheer from the sidelines while the car tears up the field, blissfully unaware of the tragedy that's about to unfold. Meanwhile, Tony faces an uphill struggle to save Christmas for his friends, as the local pawnbroker isn't happy about opening up for him to retrieve Bombhead's clock, and it's vital he gets the season's must-have toy for little Tom

• Season 2004 Episode 208: EPISODE: 1412

  Liam turns up to work to find a changed Tony, who gives him the day off to go shopping and says he's eager to buy the best Christmas presents he can for his friends. Meanwhile, Jake struggles to find a replacement part for Dan's car, and Debbie strives desperately to get to the track in time to see her boyfriend compete in the big race

• Season 2004 Episode 207: EPISODE: 1411

  A miserable Tony shows no trace of Christmas cheer to an old beggarwoman - who responds by making a bizarre prediction. At night, he is visited by old friend Jambo, who forces him to see how much he's ruined the festive season for his nearest and dearest - from little Tom to the Dean family and a lonely Bombhead - leaving him to decide how to rectify matters in the morning

• Season 2004 Episode 206: EPISODE: 1410

  Mandy packs her bags to leave Tony, who's too wrapped up in misery to realise what she's planning to do. A contrite Justin arrives home from boot camp, but Darlene still refuses to have anything to do with her stepbrother after the pain he's caused them all, and the damage he's done to her face. Meanwhile, Dan expresses concern that Debbie may be throwing away her future to look after her mum - and has to decide where his own interests lie

• Season 2004 Episode 205: EPISODE: 1409

  Tony continues his campaign against all things festive, with Max, Mandy and OB desperately trying to keep Tom's enthusiasm for Christmas alive. Dan qualifies for Friday's race and is delighted when Debbie announces she's not leaving the area after all. Meanwhile, Lisa voices her feelings about love-rat James, and Mrs Burton feels guilty about sending Justin away after she receives an apologetic letter

• Season 2004 Episode 204: EPISODE: 1408

  There's a surprise in store for Lisa at the after-show party, while Zak tries to use his friendship with the play's star as an opportunity to score with the girls. Joe finds it hard to forgive Stuart for the night before - resulting in one of them deciding to walk out over Christmas. Meanwhile, Tony refuses to show any festive spirit toward Mrs Dean, and his frustration at having to run a cafe and look after Tom has explosive consequences

• Season 2004 Episode 203: EPISODE: 1407

  Cameron is paralysed by stage fright on the play's opening night, and only Bella seems able to help. Stuart finds spending a day loafing around the house too much to bear, but a trip to the Dog proves even worse. Meanwhile, the Deans anticipate a thin Christmas after their presents are stolen from the pub, and Tony's continuing Scrooge-like behaviour drives Mandy to distraction

• Season 2004 Episode 202: EPISODE: 1406

  The day of the dress rehearsal dawns, but none of the actors' minds seems to be on the job. Mrs Dean tries to forget about her husband by doing her Christmas shopping - only to suffer another humiliation. Tony refuses to listen to Jake's pleas, while Joe and Stuart decide to spend a day following each other's daily routine - which leads to a nightmarish trip to the gym for one of them

• Season 2004 Episode 201: EPISODE: 1405

  Debbie and Craig argue over who should tell Mrs Dean the shocking news about her husband. Tony looks forward to a big birthday surprise from Mandy - and gets one when he learns she's forgotten all about it. Meanwhile, tensions rise between Joe and Stuart as they try to deal with each other's ideas on how to celebrate the festive season, and Zak tells Cameron he's worried the situation with Bella might destroy their friendship

• Season 2004 Episode 200: EPISODE: 1404

  The future of the play is placed in doubt as a result of Steph's injury, with James reluctant to choose a new Juliet. Joe and Stuart make a pact to give Christmas a miss this year - but don't realise the implications for both of them. Meanwhile, Max and OB are horrified to hear of Tom's paltry role in the Nativity, and Mrs Dean resolves not to let her husband's disappearance ruin the family's yuletide celebrations

• Season 2004 Episode 199: EPISODE: 1403

  Bella attempts to clear the air between Steph and Cameron. Paula isn't impressed by Justin's new-found sensitive side, and dares him to live dangerously - but soon regrets her actions. Meanwhile, Dan does his best to convince Debbie not to go through with her plan, and Bombhead looks to an increasingly preoccupied Tony for moral support

• Season 2004 Episode 198: EPISODE: 1402

  Justin finally begins to think about his family's feelings during a group therapy session at camp. Cameron's acting improves dramatically, but an altercation with Steph leaves the future of the entire production in doubt. Meanwhile, Tony refuses to have anything to do with Mandy and Max's plans for Christmas, and Bombhead desperately looks for support from his friends - but no-one seems to have any time for him

• Season 2004 Episode 197: EPISODE: 1401

  Things go from bad to worse for Bombhead, as his visitor makes his presence felt in no uncertain terms. Mrs Taylor's maternal instincts are aroused once again by Justin's letter, but her husband and Darlene try to persuade her she's already doing the right thing. Meanwhile, Dan receives welcome news from his solicitor, and Cameron's acting gets back on track - with a little coaching from Bella

• Season 2004 Episode 196: EPISODE: 1400

  Debbie tries to persuade Darren to drop the charges against Dan - but doesn't get the response she was hoping for. Justin and Paula face up to their punishment for their night-time escapades, but immediately set about forming another plan. Meanwhile, Cameron's feelings interfere with his rehearsals, and Bombhead gets an unwelcome visitor soon after moving back into his house

• Season 2004 Episode 195: EPISODE: 1399

  Lee and his mother try to discourage Bombhead from returning home - but the lad is determined to face up to reality. Dan shows Debbie his true feelings about the prospect of going back to prison, which makes her resolve to do something for him. Meanwhile, Justin and Paula carry out their escape plan, and Tony continues to get the blame for the attack on Christmas Land

• Season 2004 Episode 194: EPISODE: 1398

  Max and Mr C help Bombhead put the past behind him and look to the future. OB is horrified to find what's happened to his stock during the night, and immediately assumes Tony's responsible. Meanwhile, Paula and Justin continue to wreak havoc in the camp, and Zak struggles with burgeoning feelings of jealousy toward Cameron

• Season 2004 Episode 193: EPISODE: 1397

  Tony is furious when he finds his antics at the grand opening have made it into the local paper - but Max and OB are overjoyed. Nicole is overcome by nerves on the day of her appointment at the clinic, and Lee tries to convince Bombhead not to go back to work before he's ready. Meanwhile, Paula helps Justin make preparations for his new escape plan

• Season 2004 Episode 192: EPISODE: 1396

  The grand opening of Christmas Land 2004 threatens to be scuppered by Tony's lack of enthusiasm and the possible no-show of OB's celebrity guest. Dan makes his feelings about the forthcoming court case obvious during a blazing row with Debbie. Meanwhile, Justin has a run-in with the venomous Paula and Nicole gets surprising news from the clinic

• Season 2004 Episode 191: EPISODE: 1395

  Justin plans his escape from camp after learning a female recruit has already broken through security. Liam tells Nicole exactly what he thinks of her plans, while Lisa finds out the truth behind Dan's altercation with Darren. Meanwhile, Tony voices his feelings about Christmas to Mandy, who takes it upon herself to get Gnosh into the festive spirit

• Season 2004 Episode 190: EPISODE: 1393

  Jack tries to persuade Darren to report Dan to the police, while Debbie reacts furiously when she hears what her boyfriend's been up to. Mrs Taylor faces a dilemma about sending Justin away to boot camp, with Richard trying to convince her to his way of thinking. Meanwhile, Liam grills Nicole about her so-called holiday plans, OB puts his latest business scheme into operation, and Bella's frantic activity baffles Cameron

• Season 2004 Episode 189: EPISODE: 1392

  Lee tries to tell Bombhead how guilty he feels. Cameron gets nowhere with Bella, while Lisa and Steph unashamedly vent their feelings about her. Meanwhile, Dan loses control when he sees the cut on Debbie's face, OB and Zara's first day at the Grotto goes less than smoothly, and Mrs Taylor gets shocking news about Justin from school

• Season 2004 Episode 188: EPISODE: 1391

  Debbie is concerned when Mrs Dean appears to be turning to drink in an effort to get over her husband's departure. Bombhead's friends all feel guilty when they learn about his mother, and the emotional malaise affects James's play rehearsal. Nicole and Candy try to prevent their mothers from meeting at parents' evening, while Zara and OB both audition for the role of Father Christmas - and neither can believe the outcome

• Season 2004 Episode 187: EPISODE: 1390

  Lee finds it hard to come to terms with the way he's been treating Bombhead, now he knows what his friend's been going through. Darlene tries to cope with the thought of being permanently disfigured, and Richard gives Liz an ultimatum to deal with Justin. Meanwhile, Becca stymies Nicole's scheme to get her implants at any cost, and OB gets a surprise when he sees who else is applying for the role of Father Christmas

• Season 2004 Episode 186: EPISODE: 1389

  Bombhead is shocked when he sees the police waiting at his house, and runs from the scene to seek solace at Mr C's grave. Max tries to persuade a depressed OB to get a regular job with a steady income - but his latest idea is hardly what his friend had in mind. Meanwhile, Mrs Taylor gets cold feet about dragging the police into her family difficulties, even though Justin exacerbates the problem by mocking Darlene's situation in front of Richard

• Season 2004 Episode 185: EPISODE: 1388

  Lee and Stacey's amorous yearnings are thwarted again when Cameron refuses to lend them his key, and they then make a shocking discovery in Bombhead's house. Darlene tries to come to terms with her injuries, while Justin carries on as if nothing happened at the party. Nicole worries she'll be rumbled as she prepares to put down the deposit for her operation

• Season 2004 Episode 184: EPISODE: 1387

  Darlene eagerly anticipates her date with Craig - little realising he's only agreed to it so her family can set up her surprise party. Lee and Stacey attempt to take their relationship to the next stage, Liam and Russell voice their suspicions about Nicole's operation, and Mrs Dean has an awkward encounter with Mr Taylor, who wants to know why money has gone missing from Body Boost

• Season 2004 Episode 183: EPISODE: 1386

  James is driven to distraction by his cast's lacklustre acting skills and refusal to turn up to rehearsals on time, while Bella gets hardly any help from Lisa as she tries to build the set. Nicole resolves to have the operation, with Candy persuading her to get her hands on her savings account money. Meanwhile, OB contends with rival window cleaners and local yobs on his round - but finds housewife Lil still ready and waiting for him

• Season 2004 Episode 182: EPISODE: 1385

  Craig refuses to come to terms with his father's bombshell, making a bonfire of his clothes in the garden, while Steph resolves never to see him again. OB's business plans suffer a few setbacks on the first day, but he gets more than he bargained for while fixing a housewife's sink. Meanwhile, plans start taking shape for Darlene's surprise 18th birthday party, and Nicole tries to find out what boys really look for in a girl

• Season 2004 Episode 181: EPISODE: 1384

  Jake, Craig and Steph are left open mouthed when Mr Dean delivers a bombshell which threatens to change all their lives. Stacey tries out a new facial therapy on Lee, and the pair are surprised to find they feel the same way about relationships. Meanwhile, Russell discovers what Nicole's been planning at the surgery, and Mr C tries to convince Bombhead to talk about his problems with someone

• Season 2004 Episode 180: EPISODE: 1383

  Mr Dean comes home at long last - only to face a tirade from his long-suffering wife. Mrs Taylor finds herself doing everything for her layabout son, bringing her to the brink of a nervous breakdown. Meanwhile, Candy accompanies Nicole to the clinic to meet the consultant - but they're not prepared for the massive fee he quotes them

• Season 2004 Episode 179: EPISODE: 1382

  OB's latest money-making scheme turns out to be less than a sure-fire success - so he launches an idea that is certainly an eye-opener. The Taylor-Burtons' shopping trip to London is threatened by Justin's lethargy as his mother tries her hardest to make him complete his schoolwork. Meanwhile, Mrs Dean resorts to increasingly desperate measures to find out what's happened to her husband, and Nicole plucks up the courage to call the clinic and book an appointment for her operation

• Season 2004 Episode 178: EPISODE: 1381

  Dan is annoyed when his father gives OB a job at Pitstop, despite his intention to sell the business. Mrs Dean tries to keep her concerns to herself when her husband fails to come home for a second night. Meanwhile, Lisa starts working as Bella's assistant on the school play, while Cameron and Steph's rehearsal doesn't go as well as they hoped

• Season 2004 Episode 177: EPISODE: 1380

  Mel and Sophie meet Stuart, the new personal trainer at Body Boost, who joins them in the bar for a drink - but Darlene wonders if he's really their type. Debbie voices her concerns about her father staying out all night, even though Mrs Dean is certain he's just at a friend's party. Meanwhile, Bombhead calls at the Hunters' house, and OB has an intensive moping session at The Dog with Dan

• Season 2004 Episode 176: EPISODE: 1379

  Dan finds it hard to come to terms with rejection, prompting Ben to give him a kick in the right direction. Mrs Taylor thinks things are looking up when she sees Justin setting off for school promptly, on the day she's going for a promotion interview. Meanwhile, Cameron's concern for Bombhead leads Lee to visit him, and Nicole voices her fear of meeting her friends after the embarrassing incident at the party

• Season 2004 Episode 175: EPISODE: 1378

  Lee desperately hopes the Union's Bonfire Night party will work out as planned, while Max is concerned how a disaster could affect his reputation. Nicole takes drastic steps to improve her confidence at the party, but an unforeseen hitch leaves her feeling somewhat deflated. Meanwhile, Debbie makes her first appearance at the nightclub, and turns up with her mother at Mrs Taylor's family barbecue - but sparks soon begin to fly between Frankie and Justin

• Season 2004 Episode 174: EPISODE: 1377

  A worried Richard tries to talk to Bombhead at Body Boost, but finds he can't get through to him. Candy continues her campaign to instil confidence in Nicole as they go on a shopping trip together. Meanwhile, Debbie attempts to convince herself she doesn't need a man in her life, while Frankie advises her to try a new direction, and Lee approaches Max to get sponsorship for the Union's Bonfire Night celebrations

• Season 2004 Episode 173: EPISODE: 1376

  Candy tries to give Nicole a confidence boost by getting Ali and Craig to compliment her, but her plans backfire. Liz recruits Darlene and Sophie to keep Justin under surveillance, though the pair aren't too keen on giving him more attention than he deserves. Meanwhile, the would-be actors find out who James has chosen for the leading roles, and Becca goes on a girls' night out with Debbie - which unexpectedly turns into a romantic evening

• Season 2004 Episode 172: EPISODE: 1375

  Bella eagerly anticipates getting her design placement at the college - but she's in for a disappointing surprise. The budding actors have their first rehearsal with James and are forced to endure his unconventional techniques. Meanwhile, Mrs Dean is concerned when her eternity ring goes missing, Becca investigates whether Justin really is ill after all, and Lee has a meeting with the Entertainment Committee - but finds his friendship with Bombhead is becoming even more of a handicap

• Season 2004 Episode 171: EPISODE: 1374

  Lee resolves to join the Entertainments Committee, but his relationship with Bombhead threatens to lower his chances - especially when his friend has an embarrassing accident in the Union. Steph is left distraught when Dan dumps her and vents her fury at Debbie, but finds a distraction in the forthcoming auditions for Romeo and Juliet. Meanwhile, Nicole and Candy can't contain their excitement when they're spotted by a model scout, and Mel is angry with Justin for pretending to be ill - but he might not be feigning it after all

• Season 2004 Episode 170: EPISODE: 1373

  Ali is shocked when he finds out what happened between his stepbrother and Mrs Taylor, and tensions escalate when Justin accuses his mother of attention-seeking. Joe and Dannii both find different candidates to be their new flatmate, while Max and OB take Mandy out for her first driving lesson, and a depressed Steph tries to sabotage Ellie's blossoming relationship with Russ

• Season 2004 Episode 169: EPISODE: 1372

  The problems at the Taylor-Burtons' house escalate as Richard only just prevents Justin from punching Ali, who then resolves to go back to his mum's. Mandy helps Max and OB find a suitable babysitter, but already seems to have a preferred candidate of her own. Steph receives a shock after telling Zara she needs to spend more time with Dan, and Joe has another difficult confrontation with his father

• Season 2004 Episode 168: EPISODE: 1371

  Bella teases Lisa after finding out she's got a crush on her new lecturer, while Lee tries to help his mother through troubled waters - by giving her a manicure. Becca tells Ali he shouldn't have got the police involved, suggesting that Justin should see a psychiatrist. Max advertises for a babysitter, and Ellie starts flirting with Russ in the media lab, much to Dannii's annoyance

• Season 2004 Episode 167: EPISODE: 1370

  Ali asks DI Davies for help in the search for Justin, but Mr Taylor is annoyed that he's turned their family troubles into a police matter. Joe meets his estranged father, but finds it impossible to forgive him after the things he witnessed at home when he was younger. Meanwhile, Lee admits his financial problems to Dan, Dannii has a run-in with Stuart at Body Boost, and Lisa has a nasty surprise when she attends her first lecture

• Season 2004 Episode 166: EPISODE: 1368

  Ali's feelings about Justin reach breaking point as he refuses to attend Mr Taylor's birthday meal. Darren and Jack bond at a football match as father and son reach a new understanding, while Lisa has a nasty surprise at the freshers' party and Ben worries about the state of his love-life

• Season 2004 Episode 165: EPISODE: 1367

  Dan tries to get away from Steph for a day by spending time with Callum and Ben, who advise him to put his foot down and demand his own space. Zara persuades Liam to lend a hand with her course work, Mr Taylor gives Justin a job at Body Boost, and Mr C attempts to persuade Bombhead to patch things up at home

• Season 2004 Episode 164: EPISODE: 1366

  Craig tries to give Ali a helping hand with his love-life, while Lee needs all the help he can get when he sneaks into Bella's room. Cameron grows increasingly frustrated at the state of the place he's living in, leading to an argument with his room-mates. Meanwhile, Dan plans a day out for Steph, but Debbie insists on tagging along, convinced she can still win him back

• Season 2004 Episode 163: EPISODE: 1365

  Tensions mount in the Taylor household as Ali refuses to eat his dinner with Justin, while Max offers to keep Jack company while Darren's at work - but soon regrets his kindness. Bombhead is taken in by Craig's latest money-making scheme, Zara and Lisa find out more about Bella, and Lee discovers the unexpected benefits of his new course

• Season 2004 Episode 162: EPISODE: 1364

  Ali is furious with Justin when he finds out what's happened to his records, while Mrs Taylor issues an ultimatum. Lee wins the respect of his teacher and fellow students by explaining why he wants to do the beautician's course, Debbie and Steph continue to vie for Dan's affections, and the Owen brothers prepare for their first day at college

• Season 2004 Episode 161: EPISODE: 1363

  Debbie makes sure Dan knows what happened between her and Ben in an effort to make him jealous - while her new lover attempts to keep the whole thing quiet. Darren keeps an overnight vigil at the hospital and even considers turning over a new leaf, but remains convinced that Beth is the reason his father is so ill. Craig does his best to stop Ali moving away, and Bella considers a move

• Season 2004 Episode 160: EPISODE: 1362

  Darren is far from prepared for the shocking diagnosis on his father's condition. Cameron makes an effort to be as lazy as the others, while Zak turns his amorous attentions toward Zara. Mr Taylor is stunned when Ali announces his intention to move out, and Debbie looks to Ben for a shoulder to cry on - but they end up closer than she expected

• Season 2004 Episode 159: EPISODE: 1361

  Darren takes charge at The Dog while Jack's laid up in bed, but finds his idea for a happy hour leads to more trade than he can handle, even with Becca's help. Debbie visits the Davies' house in a bid to make Dan care about her, leading to rivalry between her and Steph. Mrs Taylor loses her temper when Justin plays truant yet again, while Lee's financial problems reach crisis point and a drunken Lisa gets friendly with Zak

• Season 2004 Episode 158: EPISODE: 1360

  Zara accidentally makes a big impression on her new friend Zak, while Lisa and Lee are surprised to see Steph on Dan's arm at the student union bar - but that's nothing to how Mrs Hunter feels about the blossoming relationship. Max warns Dannii and Joe they'll have to find a new flatmate or face a rent increase, and Darren tries to persuade an ailing Jack to target new students at The Dog

• Season 2004 Episode 157: EPISODE: 1359

  Zara, Lisa and Cameron move into halls and get to know new flatmates Zak and Bella. Debbie visits Body Boost in a bid to win Dan back from Steph, but first has to cope with the unwanted attentions of Callum. Meanwhile, Mrs Taylor breaks down under the strain of life at home, and Ali doesn't help by telling her a few home truths

• Season 2004 Episode 156: EPISODE: 1358

  Lee and Bombhead travel to Brighton to see Abby - but they're in for an unwelcome surprise. Jack is unable to tell Darren what he needs to hear, while Mrs Taylor tells Becca the truth about Justin's drug habit, leaving it up to her to decide whether to inform the school, and Debbie confronts Steph over her feelings for Dan

• Season 2004 Episode 155: EPISODE: 1357

  Darren spills the beans to Debbie about Steph's ongoing relationship with Dan - and she suddenly needs a shoulder to cry on. Lee becomes tense as his driving test looms and Abby hasn't called to wish him luck - should he take steps to prevent her forgetting about him? Meanwhile, Ali skips school with Nicole, and Max persuades Beth to iron out her differences with her dad before leaving

• Season 2004 Episode 154: EPISODE: 1356

  Lee decides to pick a different course - preferably one with plenty of good-looking girls. Jake is shocked when he learns Steph has spent the night with Dan, especially when she asks him to keep the truth from Debbie. Meanwhile, Mrs Hunter gets a promotion at the school, and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discipline - with Justin on the receiving end because of his new-found reputation for truancy

• Season 2004 Episode 153: EPISODE: 1355

  Tensions mount at Beth's party, as Mandy voices her suspicions about the newcomer's designs on the inheritance money, and Jack insists on putting in an appearance. Steph refuses to give up seeing Dan, even after he tells her about Jake's warnings, while Lee worries he's picked the wrong college course and Justin accuses his mother of thinking more about other people's opinions than him

• Season 2004 Episode 152: EPISODE: 1354

  Jake confronts Dan after he sees him kissing Steph, with Ben trying to act as mediator. Mandy is angry when Tony tells her Beth has returned to the area, and suspects she's only turned up to claim her share of the inheritance money. Meanwhile, Mr Taylor voices his concerns about Justin, and Craig comes up with another brilliant money-making scheme

• Season 2004 Episode 151: EPISODE: 1353

  Beth's adopted brother Noah follows her as she goes to visit Max - and he forms the wrong impression about their relationship. Lee can't stop worrying about Abby and how her new surroundings will affect her, so Lisa and Zara resolve to show him a good time - but will it be enough? Meanwhile, Dan reassures Jake about his feelings for Steph, and Sophie is concerned when Justin stays out all night

• Season 2004 Episode 150: EPISODE: 1352

  Bombhead's worries about his mum's party hit crisis point as the guests start arriving, while Max goes on the warpath after learning what Darren's been saying about Dawn. Becca remains suspicious about Justin, with Mrs Taylor having to cover for him when he fails to turn up for his tutorial, and Jake warns Dan about getting too close to Steph

• Season 2004 Episode 149: EPISODE: 1351

  Becca is persuaded to resume tutoring Justin, although she still suspects the lad of taking drugs. Darren warns Beth to stay away from Mr Osborne, but is furious when she starts calling him a coward. Meanwhile, Russell becomes the victim of Liam and Nicole's pranks, but refuses to get angry with them - until he's called upon to defend his brother.

• Season 2004 Episode 148: EPISODE: 1350

  Justin's behaviour continues to deteriorate as he refuses to get up and go to school, leaving Mrs Taylor furious - and Sophie gets the worst of it. Beth meets Max's mum, who's startled to see her and makes a shocking confession. Liam worries he's the centre of gossip around Hollyoaks, while Bombhead makes a strenuous effort to become good - much to Tony's displeasure

• Season 2004 Episode 147: EPISODE: 1349

  Lee finds himself pining for Abby, with Mrs Hunter concerned he'll be wasting his first few weeks at college. Mr Taylor is determined to stop Justin using cannabis, while his son warns Ali against ever grassing him up again. Bombhead makes plans for his mum's birthday party, while Mr C advises him to share his problems with his friends. Russell invites the girls out for a drink - but are his intentions romantic or just friendly?

• Season 2004 Episode 146: EPISODE: 1348

  Abby gets cold feet about going to university and leaving Lee, and her father is concerned when she goes missing. Ali is furious as Mr Taylor makes a shocking discovery under his bed and assumes either he or Darlene is smoking cannabis. Meanwhile, Tony helps OB organise a children's party, and Dan confronts Steph about her campaign against Ellie - will she admit that Debbie's been telling the truth about her all along?

• Season 2004 Episode 145: EPISODE: 1347

  Becca is furious when Justin fails to turn up for his home tutoring and finally arrives under the influence of drugs. Lee decides to propose to Abby on the Gnosh patio, but his romantic preparations don't go according to plan. Dan tells Debbie she should be more supportive toward Steph, which makes her furious - will she spill the beans about her sister's evil scheming?

• Season 2004 Episode 144: EPISODE: 1346

  Mrs Davies comes to visit Abby, and gives her money for even more shopping - but is shocked when Lee shows her the engagement ring he's bought for her daughter. Dan asks Steph out for a drink, and tells her he thinks she's beautiful - could this be the start of a new romance? Meanwhile, Darlene starts dropping hints about Justin's drug habit to his stepfather, and Tom's teacher has another word about his behaviour to Max - it seems as if his efforts to teach the boy manners haven't been working

• Season 2004 Episode 143: EPISODE: 1345

  Beth tries to talk to Jack about his old relationship with Dawn, after receiving a frosty welcome from Dan. Max is left fuming when Tony agrees that Tom has bad manners, but begins to fear it may be do to with his own behaviour toward him. Lee resolves to ask DI Davies for his daughter's hand in marriage, while Dan tells Debbie he's worried about the effect Ellie's problems might have on his mother - but will he find out about Steph's campaign of terror?

• Season 2004 Episode 142: EPISODE: 1344

  Max is concerned about Tom's first day at school, and it's left to OB to save the day when the lad forgets his tie - but his new teacher is more worried by his attitude to the other pupils. Ellie receives another nasty surprise in the post as Steph's campaign of terror continues, while Mrs Taylor tries to get through to Justin about the risks of taking drugs. Abby goes shopping with her friends for a new wardrobe, but their chatting turns serious when they realise they might never be together again

• Season 2004 Episode 141: EPISODE: 1343

  Ellie loses her job and receives a wreath in the post, and begins to suspect her own mother is behind the campaign of abuse. Justin confesses to vandalising his father's headstone, but then accuses Liz of killing him. Max and Beth are finally reunited, and Liam decides to leave Chester to escape his problems - but OB convinces him that running away isn't the answer

• Season 2004 Episode 140: EPISODE: 1342

  Frankie discovers her daughter is the one tormenting Ellie, but doesn't know how to stop her - and Steph promises there is much worse in store. Liam learns Jules has denied everything and Mr Carbone continues to wind up Joe, taking him into the woods to supposedly dispose of a body. Justin's behaviour goes from bad to worse as he is caught bullying Ali and fails to turn up for his detention

• Season 2004 Episode 139: EPISODE: 1341

  Joe endures a tense afternoon with the Carbone family, remaining convinced Dannii's father will kill any man who lays a hand on his little girl - prompting the Italian patriarch to play on his fears by claiming to have a body buried under the carpet. Ellie decides to go to the police after the incident outside the pub, but Steph tries to dissuade her, and Mel tells Liz she thinks Justin defaced her father's headstone. Max turns to Tony for help but only ends up rejecting him again, while OB's business empire continues to grow

• Season 2004 Episode 138: EPISODE: 1340

  Steph continues to torment Ellie, ambushing her as she walks home from the pub. Max is overjoyed to learn that Beth has been in touch, but blames Jack when he realises she has left without leaving a number. However, Darren thinks OB might know where to find her. Justin's truancy gets him into trouble with Mrs Hunter, and Joe decides to cheer up Dannii by preparing a traditional Italian recipe - but are his culinary skills up to the task?

• Season 2004 Episode 137: EPISODE: 1339

  Ellie is excited on her first day at college, but her good mood is shattered when she discovers there is no record of her being on the course. The plot thickens when it transpires that someone has forged a letter from her cancelling her application. Darren attempts to seduce Beth, but is shocked to discover how young she is, and Liam tries to contact Jules, refusing to believe she is responsible for his imprisonment. DI Davies returns from London, so Abby and Zara prepare a welcome home curry - which Jake and Dan can't resist spicing up a little

• Season 2004 Episode 136: EPISODE: 1338

  Liam is shocked when he looks for Jules and finds the whole family has disappeared - and Russell's persistent questioning leads the brothers to come to blows. OB tries to persuade Jack to take on his new business idea, and both find themselves attracted to mysterious new girl Beth. Meanwhile, Debbie grows concerned as Ellie suffers the effects of Steph's revenge campaign, and Justin confronts Liz over his father's death

• Season 2004 Episode 135: EPISODE: 1337

  Liam and Jules confirm their love for each other, but her father Pete arrives, still blaming his daughter's lover for a dreadful tragedy in their lives. Steph takes Ellie out to the Dog, and to Debbie's concern, carries out another stage in her plan for vengeance. Darren meets the girl of his dreams, who starts acting strangely toward him after finding out he's an Osborne, while Sophie and Mel are horrified to learn that their parents are arriving home early - can they get the house straightened out in time?

• Season 2004 Episode 134: EPISODE: 1336

  Becca decides to help Justin, who is looking the worse for wear after spending the evening on the streets, while Mel and Sophie are convinced he desecrated their father's grave. Steph persuades Max to give Ellie a job, but is it all part of her plan for revenge? Russell tries to get Liam to see the truth about Jules, while Cameron's spirits receive a much-needed lift from Bombhead, and a frustrated Max follows Tony to his self-help group - where he discovers a hidden side to Mandy's lover

• Season 2004 Episode 133: EPISODE: 1335

  Abby is horrified when Zara tells her about the initiation ceremony, and vows revenge on Ben and the lads. Mel and Sophie are at a loss when Justin refuses to go to school and wanders out of the house, still dazed after the party - and Mandy discovers him languishing over his father's grave. Liam's probation officer arrives at the flat, prompting him to do a runner through the window, and Tony learns the truth about his employee's past

• Season 2004 Episode 132: EPISODE: 1334

  Russell flies off the handle when he learns who Liam's been seeing and immediately tells their mother, who thinks of Jules as nothing but trouble. Darlene and Mel begin the gigantic clean-up operation after their massive party, and Ali tries to get his decks back from Mrs Dean, who's running a 'rescue' operation of her own. Meanwhile, Debbie is shocked to see Steph helping herself to a necklace while out shopping, and Zara undergoes a peculiar initiation ceremony at the hands of the lads

• Season 2004 Episode 131: EPISODE: 1333

  The party goes from bad to worse, as Sophie discovers a worrying secret about Justin - as well as their barbecue food. Russell makes his feelings known about Jules when he catches her with Liam, who is forced on the defensive. Meanwhile, Ben, Callum and Jake are shocked to learn what Dan's been up to in the new chairs, and Steph accompanies Ellie to registration at the college - where her plans for revenge intensify

• Season 2004 Episode 130: EPISODE: 1332

  Ellie tries desperately to make amends with her mother, who brushes off her good intentions by saying she wants nothing more to do with her. The Burton kids throw a party, which rapidly gets out of hand as Mel vents her feelings on Sophie, and Darlene tries to comfort Justin to no avail. Jake moves in with Ben, Callum and Dan, while Mr Cunningham tries to offer advice to Bombhead, who's still feeling shaken after Cameron's suicide attempt - can he pull himself together and get on with his life?

• Season 2004 Episode 129: EPISODE: 1331

  Steph plots her revenge on Ellie, who receives disturbing news about her father and gets another shock at the park. Justin and Mel find it hard to deal with their grief, so Darlene suggests they plan a party to cheer themselves up. Meanwhile, Max finds it impossible to believe Mandy when she tells him how she's been treating Tony, and Liam rediscovers his old feelings for Jules - but how will the Owens react to her reappearance in their lives?

• Season 2004 Episode 128: EPISODE: 1330

  Liam is harassed by phone calls and texts from Jules, with both Tony and Russell noticing his anxiety - but is there more to his old relationship than meets the eye? Mandy decides to tell Tony the truth about her 'abortion', Zara is shocked to find Callum in her room, and Jake is tempted to take up Ben and Dan's offer to move in - especially when he sees their new furniture. Steph is disappointed when she receives her compensation cheque, and news of Ellie's sudden windfall brings her to a new level of fury

• Season 2004 Episode 127: EPISODE: 1329

  Justin returns home to a barrage of questioning from Mel and Sophie, but refuses to talk about where he's been - and still can't come to terms with his father's past. Ellie is shocked by the hate mail she's receiving, but Mrs Hunter is more concerned that her family might get caught up in the crossfire. Ben offers the spare room to both Jake and Callum, while Tony learns who saved Cameron's life and offers Liam his job back - but the hero has more pressing matters to deal with when he receives a surprise blast from the past

• Season 2004 Episode 126: EPISODE: 1328

  Ali feels the repercussions of spilling the beans about Mr Burton's death, with Richard on the warpath and Mel nowhere to be found. Debbie suspects Steph of plotting against Ellie after seeing her performance on TV, while Tony is surprised when the therapy group appear at Gnosh, and Nicole reveals the truth about her brother's probation officer, prompting Liam to take matters into his own hands

• Season 2004 Episode 125: EPISODE: 1327

  Mel and Justin try to cope with the revelations about their father's death, confronting Sophie about why she kept the truth from them for so long. Ellie goes on a TV chat show to explain her relationship with Toby, but is shocked when Steph appears as a surprise guest. Tony makes a new friend when he walks into the wrong therapy group, while Liam and Russell convince Lee to take part in an extreme sports competition

• Season 2004 Episode 124: EPISODE: 1326

  Liz's wedding day dawns, but with Darlene criticising her dress, Craig spreading malicious rumours about Justin, and Ali feeling anxious about the best man's speech, disaster doesn't seem too far away. Then, a shocking revelation threatens to put the kibosh on the event. Meanwhile, Mrs Hunter shows no mercy in her feelings toward Ellie, who hatches a plan to explain her side of the story, and Norman has devastating news for Zara

• Season 2004 Episode 123: EPISODE: 1325

  On the eve of Liz's wedding, Tony is impressed by Mandy's composure despite the stress of making the final preparations - how long will she keep her cool? Mel agrees to be her mother's bridesmaid, Cameron shares his feelings with Bombhead, and Natalie tries to curry favour with Jack, while Rachel hatches a plot to stay in Hollyoaks

• Season 2004 Episode 122: EPISODE: 1324

  The day of Dan's final court appearance dawns, as Norman and Zara persuade Lee to go to see Cameron, who remains in the grip of depression - but they are shocked when he dismisses their kindness out of hand. Mel accuses her mother of remarrying too soon and Mandy is frustrated by her counselling sessions

• Season 2004 Episode 121: EPISODE: 1323

  A depressed Cameron refuses to open up to Lisa, while his mother grows increasingly worried for his health. Norman tells Zara his reservations about starting at Police College, and Liz tries to live down the humiliating picture of her in the paper - is it a bad omen for her wedding? Meanwhile, Jack is unhappy with Natalie after hearing her exam results, and issues her with an ultimatum

• Season 2004 Episode 120: EPISODE: 1322

  The news about Cameron hits the gang hard as they receive their A-level results, and Norman tells Zara his doubts about joining the police force. Natalie receives a surprise visitor, and Liam's fortunes appear to be on the up - but Nicole is furious with him for staying out all night. Meanwhile, Craig's new business venture does not pan out the way he planned, though his customers are undeniably shocked by what they see at the 'haunted house'

• Season 2004 Episode 119: EPISODE: 1321

  Bombhead encourages Liam to come to Zara's 18th birthday party, but the pair run into trouble when they look for an increasingly depressed Cameron. Les embarks on a last-ditch attempt to win back Sally's love, but her reaction isn't what he'd hoped for, while Liz becomes overwhelmed by the wedding preparations and Craig's plans for his haunted house venture begin to take shape

• Season 2004 Episode 118: EPISODE: 1320

  Debbie and Steph get a shock when Craig reveals who the flowers were addressed to, as he conceives a plan to make money from the house's spooky history. The kids have a picnic in the park to discuss Zara's upcoming 18th birthday party and take their minds off the looming exam results. Meanwhile, Liam gives Bombhead much-needed assistance in the kitchen and Callum struggles to control his temper when Billie starts throwing her weight around at the fire station

• Season 2004 Episode 117: EPISODE: 1319

  Lee urges his father to try to save his marriage, even though Sally is adamant she doesn't love Les any more. Liam looks for work, despite Nicole's warning that his time in prison will count against him in the job market, and Callum takes Ben on a lads' night out - and hooks up with Lisa Hunter, to his friend's obvious concern. Meanwhile, a bunch of flowers arrives at the Deans' house, prompting speculation as to who has a mystery admirer

• Season 2004 Episode 116: EPISODE: 1318

  As Tony and Mandy visit a relationship counsellor, Ben learns what's been going on between them and can hardly bring himself to believe the truth. He also has to contend with a fresh young firefighter, and his new responsibilities in a managerial position. Meanwhile, the campsite friends return from holiday, with their thoughts turning to the exam results, though Cameron is more concerned about the inevitable confrontation with his parents

• Season 2004 Episode 115: EPISODE: 1317

  As Chloe gets ready for the final edition of her radio show, she also has to decide once and for all whether Matt has a part to play in her life - is it really over between them? OB prepares a leaving party for her at The Dog, while Steph's feelings for Darren intensify during a passionate afternoon together - which ends in disaster. Becca tries to convince Tony and Mandy to attend a counselling session for victims of domestic abuse

• Season 2004 Episode 114: EPISODE: 1316

  Chloe is forced to make a potentially life-changing decision when she receives a blast from the past. Mandy finally tells OB the truth about her relationship with Tony, leaving him stunned by the news that she beats up her boyfriend. Debbie is left fuming when Darren agrees to go out with Steph, but does he really know what he wants? Meanwhile, the campsite group make a pact to remain friends for life, now that they're ready to go their separate ways

• Season 2004 Episode 113: EPISODE: 1315

  Mandy tries to explain things to Becca, who is still shocked by her behaviour from the previous evening, even though Tony is desperate to patch things up with his girlfriend - even offering to buy The Loft for her. Darlene offers Craig unwelcome advice regarding his relationship with Natalie, who is incensed by the suggestion she'd be better off going out with Darren. Meanwhile, Ellie becomes increasingly concerned by her father's drinking habits, and Abby gets her claws into Lee at the campsite

• Season 2004 Episode 112: EPISODE: 1314

  Mandy returns from her holiday, walking in on Tony while he's giving Ruth a hug for caring about him. Jumping to conclusions, she lashes out at her boyfriend just as Becca arrives to witness events. Debbie and Frankie try to lift Sally's spirits by taking her out to the pub, in spite of Steph's objections that she doesn't deserve their sympathy, while Russell and Liam sign up for college and Lee attempts to make a bit of money for his holiday - by trying his hand at performance art with Zara

• Season 2004 Episode 111: EPISODE: 1314

  Omnibus. Mandy returns from her holiday, walking in on Tony while he's giving Ruth a hug for caring about him. Jumping to conclusions, she lashes out at her boyfriend just as Becca arrives to witness events. Debbie and Frankie try to lift Sally's spirits by taking her out to the pub, in spite of Steph's objections that she doesn't deserve their sympathy, while Russell and Liam sign up for college and Lee attempts to make a bit of money for his holiday - by trying his hand at performance art with Zara

• Season 2004 Episode 110: EPISODE: 1314
• Season 2004 Episode 109: EPISODE: 1313

  In the aftermath of the break-in, Mr Osborne is bursting to tell anyone who'll listen about Darren's bravery, while Craig is peeved that he can't claim the glory himself, for Natalie's sake. Ruth returns to Hollyoaks, and ignores her father's advice by immediately going to see Tony, who doesn't even try to pretend he's not to blame for Mandy's disappearance. Meanwhile, Chloe has a job interview at a London radio station, and Debbie invites Mrs Hunter to stay at the Deans' - an offer that's not without its drawbacks

• Season 2004 Episode 108: EPISODE: 1312

  Lee attempts to change Sally's mind, but she stands firm, insisting she won't set foot in the house as long as Ellie's still living there. Natalie invites Craig over for the night, but things don't go to plan for the lustful lad after a mix-up at the chemist. Darlene and Steph come to blows over a petty squabble about family etiquette, and it's left to Mrs Burton to cool things down - literally, while Ali has another run-in with a member of Josh's gang, landing Liam in trouble again

• Season 2004 Episode 107: EPISODE: 1311

  Tony tries in vain to make Bombhead understand what went on with Mandy, and finds himself on the receiving end of Steph's fury, which has been seeking an outlet since the attack. Mrs Burton isn't happy with Joe's design for her wedding dress, and decides to make a couple of revealing alterations, while a desperate Lee searches for answers as his mother leaves the family home

• Season 2004 Episode 106: EPISODE: 1310

  OB persuades Chloe to apply for the job at the radio station, taking her into the media lab to create a show reel, convinced this is the way she will regain her zest for life. Nicole contemplates her fresh start with Liam, who is concerned that he's already got off on the wrong foot, although Darlene wastes no time in calling on him, determined to introduce herself properly to her mysterious saviour. Becca strives to get Tony to open up, while Jack is adamant he should be locked away for attacking Mandy - will the truth ever be discovered?

• Season 2004 Episode 105: EPISODE: 1309

  Nick makes up his mind to leave Hollyoaks, but is still unsure whether he should pursue his dream of travelling the world, or help his family in their moment of greatest need. His father tries to persuade him to go home, despite their differences, but is that really what he wants to do? Ali is attracted to a new arrival at work, especially after seeing the way she handles Josh and his friends, while Dannii inadvertently reveals to Joe why Mandy disappeared - sending him on a misguided mission to sort Tony out

• Season 2004 Episode 104: EPISODE: 1308

  Jake tries desperately to intervene as Ben confronts Tony, demanding proof that Mandy's safe and well, while Craig foolishly acts the big shot in front of Lee, making outrageous claims about his relationship with Natalie. Of course, she soon gets wind of his rash remarks and takes steps to deal with the situation. Mr Hunter reaches for the bottle as his home life deteriorates, prompting his long-suffering wife to issue a devastating ultimatum

• Season 2004 Episode 103: EPISODE: 1307

  The Hunters struggle to cope in the aftermath of Ellie's trial, while Jake senses danger where Tony's concerned, growing increasingly worried about the extent of Becca's involvement with him. Nick makes the right choice about the future - with a little help from his friends - and Sophie puts Joe in his place, insisting he get his priorities right and finish the wedding dress

• Season 2004 Episode 102: EPISODE: 1306

  Ellie appears in court and, while Les insists on accompanying her for moral support, a vengeful Steph can't resist turning up to gloat, hoping the wheedling widow gets everything she deserves. Becca is suspicious about Mandy's whereabouts but Tony seems curiously reluctant to tell the truth, and Nick faces a dilemma - should he embark on his European jaunt or come to his family's aid at a time of crisis?

• Season 2004 Episode 101: EPISODE: 1305

  Max, who only ever hears half a tale, clashes with Tony about his treatment of Mandy, whose protests fall on deaf ears, prompting her to reach a decision about her future in Hollyoaks. Ellie tries in vain to make amends with Lisa and realises she's truly on her own when Mrs Hunter refuses to attend the hearing. Mrs Burton considers her options, while Mr Dean lands a plum new job and Dannii comes up with a cunning plan

• Season 2004 Episode 100: EPISODE: 1304

  Mandy's wedding plans take shape, but her shocking admission about Ben only adds to Becca's growing concerns. Ellie frets about her impending court appearance and, convinced her number's up, she persuades Lee to forsake a night of passion with Abby and spend the evening at home with the family. Meanwhile, Darlene's dirty deeds backfire yet again

• Season 2004 Episode 99: EPISODE: 1303

  Tony and Mandy struggle to resolve their differences and resume their relationship, while Nick asks Chloe to accompany him on his trip round the world - but is this really what she wants to do with her life? Meanwhile, Debbie and her family go on a family day out, with Becca proving to be a kindred spirit

• Season 2004 Episode 98: EPISODE: 1302

  A contrite Tony tries to make amends for his actions toward Mandy, while Ben feels guilty when he hears what happened between them. Maude schemes to take her relationship with Cameron to the next stage

• Season 2004 Episode 97: EPISODE: 1301

  Darlene's plans for Mrs Burton's hen night appear to go like a dream, with Sophie's mum eagerly getting into her revealing fancy dress costume. Mandy deliberately provokes Tony by making advances toward Ben, and Chloe announces who she's chosen to be her sperm donor

• Season 2004 Episode 96: EPISODE: 1300

  Max and OB vie for Chloe's attentions, while Becca listens to Tony's problems, only to be told by Mandy that she should decide whose side she's really on. Abby enlists the help of Zara and her father to get her house straightened out, and Darlene is entrusted to help plan Mrs Burton's hen night

• Season 2004 Episode 95: EPISODE: 1299

  Mandy receives shocking news on her visit to the clinic, which she withholds from Tony - allowing him to think she went through with the abortion. Becca tries to comfort Debbie, who's now been dumped by both Dan and Darren, and Cameron contends with Maude Ramsbottom's feelings for him

• Season 2004 Episode 94: EPISODE: 1298

  Mandy becomes frustrated by Tony's incessant questioning about her health. OB has bad news for Joe about his tenancy in the halls of residence, and Mel has no support to offer him. Meanwhile, Debbie resolves to win Dan back, but things do not go according to plan

• Season 2004 Episode 93: EPISODE: 1297

  Sophie turns to Mel to share her worries about her relationship with Joe, but her sister is more concerned with failing an exam module. Mandy becomes suspicious of Tony's overactive enthusiasm and shocks Becca with an announcement of her own, while Dan has a surprise encounter with Debbie

• Season 2004 Episode 92: EPISODE: 1296

  Tony organises a party to celebrate his engagement to Mandy, who warns him against breaking the news of her pregnancy to the assembled throng. Kristian tries to persuade Joe to give up Sophie, Ali's dad has a stag party to remember, and Ben and Dan try their hardest not to think about women

• Season 2004 Episode 91: EPISODE: 1295

  Craig reveals to Ali that he's fallen in love with Natalie, but his friend is tied up with organising his father's stag night - and doesn't want Craig's enthusiastic offer of help. Joe asks Kristian and OB help him sort out his confused feelings about Sophie, and Tony is surprised to find a pregnancy testing kit in Becca's bag

• Season 2004 Episode 90: EPISODE: 1294

  Natalie takes Debbie to task for accidentally confusing Dan with Darren while she was in bed with him. Craig tells Zara he's fallen in love, but finds his advances rudely rebuffed by Natalie, while Liz is furious her age is no longer a secret, and Mandy has a shock revelation for Becca

• Season 2004 Episode 89: EPISODE: 1293

  Mandy proposes to Tony in a desperate bid to stop him leaving her, while Darren and Debbie enjoy a passion-filled day together after he confesses his true feelings, and Lee and Abby can't bring themselves to reveal how they feel about each other. Darlene's determined to give Mrs Burton a birthday to remember - by revealing her true age - but Ali begins to realise the joke's gone too far

• Season 2004 Episode 88: EPISODE: 1292

  Cameron's parents lay on a surprise 18th birthday party for him, but only Norman and Steph turn up, Darren is sickened by Debbie's deliberate flirting with Jack over dinner and Mandy discovers Luke is getting married. Craig's date with Natalie gets off to a bad start when Mr Dean and Zara show up and things go from bad to worse when he's thrown out of a bar for being underage

• Season 2004 Episode 87: EPISODE: 1291

  Mandy refuses to accept her relationship with Tony is over, Craig plucks up the courage to ask Natalie out and Lee's attempt to convince Abby he has turned himself into a modern man goes horribly wrong. After attracting some female attention in The Dog, Jack decides it's time he started dating again

• Season 2004 Episode 86: EPISODE: 1290

  Darren sees Debbie in a new light while watching her on stage at the club and the situation between Mandy and Tony begins to escalate out of control as his bout of food poisoning shows no sign of abating. Lee rents a copy of Romeo and Juliet in a bid to impress Abby, while Ali and Darlene are shocked to discover Mrs Burton's true age when they find her birth certificate in a box of memorabilia

• Season 2004 Episode 85: EPISODE: 1289

  Tony invites Chloe round for lunch to avoid spending time alone with Mandy, Darlene begins organising a surprise 40th birthday party for Mrs Burton, and Darren receives a pep talk from Jack ahead of his date with Debbie. Lee's jealousy grows when he spots Abby being chatted up in the SU Bar and Ellie seeks solace in drink before her visit to court

• Season 2004 Episode 84: EPISODE: 1288

  Lisa is concerned for Cameron, who clearly isn't behaving normally and might be going off the rails. Mandy becomes even more frustrated as a buyer is found for The Loft, Ben and Dan get ready to go sky-diving, and Richard has a radical suggestion for the wedding

• Season 2004 Episode 83: EPISODE: 1287

  Lisa is determined to celebrate her 18th birthday in style - but events take a nasty turn as she drinks more than she can handle. Tony accepts Mandy's apology for the night before, Debbie makes another attempt to win Darren back, and Cameron is persuaded to admit his crime to the police

• Season 2004 Episode 82: EPISODE: 1286

  Dannii is called to see the college principal, while a stressed Mandy takes out her frustration on her designs for the wedding - and Tony receives the brunt of her rage. The police pay a visit to Norman after a teacher's car is vandalised in the night, and Darren decides to give Debbie a second chance - but on his own terms

• Season 2004 Episode 81: EPISODE: 1285

  Dannii's story is published in the college magazine and copies fly off the shelves, which infuriates Dan as it could damage his appeal. Liz feels stressed about the wedding preparations, even when Ali and Mandy try to help, and Chloe berates OB for being lazy

• Season 2004 Episode 80: EPISODE: 1284

  Debbie tries to make up with Darren, who spurns her advances - but does he have plans of his own? The students make their final exam preparations, with Cameron especially concerned about his performance, and Dannii interviews Ellie for the college magazine

• Season 2004 Episode 79: EPISODE: 1283

  Debbie is worried about the aftermath of yesterday's fight at the Dog, and is furious with both Dan and Ben. Jake keeps needling Mandy about her alcohol-fuelled behaviour, and Chloe is sorry her holiday is coming to an end - prompting OB to make a life-changing suggestion

• Season 2004 Episode 78: EPISODE: 1282

  Steph and Natalie get a little too excited about karaoke night at the Dog, while Darren starts looking for trouble with Dan. Dannii does her best to help Ellie come to terms with her feelings, and Max's memories are stirred by the sight of morris dancers at the campsite

• Season 2004 Episode 77: EPISODE: 1281

  Mrs Burton goes shopping for a wedding dress with Sophie and Darlene, and Ben tries to persuade Dan to give Debbie another chance. Chloe's camping trip with the interlopers seems to be going well - until they spot a couple of girls and leave her to amuse Tom on her own

• Season 2004 Episode 76: EPISODE: 1280

  Debbie attempts a reconciliation with Dan, but he finds it hard to ignore his feelings after her shocking revelation. Max and OB continue to pursue Chloe, while Natalie helps Ali organise a little surprise entertainment for his dad's stag night

• Season 2004 Episode 75: EPISODE: 1279

  Chloe is stunned when Max and OB ask if they can come on holiday with her - and they won't take no for an answer. Lisa forces Debbie to tell Dan the truth about her relationship with Darren, and Mandy has trouble controlling her feelings

• Season 2004 Episode 74: EPISODE: 1278

  Tempers fray between Darren and Norman over Debbie's relationship with Dan. Ellie still feels like an outcast in the family, even during their Father's Day meal together, while Tony discovers what Mandy's been up to, and leads her home screaming

• Season 2004 Episode 73: EPISODE: 1277

  Dan has his first meeting with Debbie after being released, and initially finds it hard to speak to her, but the pair soon rekindle the flames of passion. Joe and OB put their new flatmates to the test, but the girls become suspicious of their motives, and a mysterious stranger appears in the Loft

• Season 2004 Episode 72: EPISODE: 1276

  Dan takes his first steps in months as a free man, but finds it hard to settle back into life at home despite the warm welcome from his family. Johnno makes a social blunder while organising the wedding, and Jack clashes with Darren after the latter gets a postcard from Scott

• Season 2004 Episode 71: EPISODE: 1275

  Dan gets ready for the bail hearing, and Darren worries that Debbie is more interested in the jailbird than in him. Kev does his best to cause trouble in the prison, while OB suggests an unconventional way for Joe and Kristian to resolve their differences

• Season 2004 Episode 70: EPISODE: 1274

  Norman confronts Darren, who is concerned about Scott, while Ellie finds herself shunned by her family. Tony tries to rekindle his relationship with Mandy by taking her out for the day, and Joe cooks a romantic meal for Sophie

• Season 2004 Episode 69: EPISODE: 1273

  Dan hears from his solicitor he could be home within a week, forensics sift through the debris at The Loft, and Steph considers going away to study after a pep talk from her mum. Mel's search for an engagement ring sees her delving into a muddy pool and Tony yields to Bombhead's belief that an exorcism will end his run of bad luck

• Season 2004 Episode 68: EPISODE: 1272

  Ellie visits Dan but is unprepared for his frosty reception, Lee and Abby grow closer, while Mandy lashes out at Tony for upstaging her at Gnosh when Tom arrives with Max and OB. Becca continues to tutor Ali and Justin, oblivious to the fact she is the focus of a crush, and Scott panics Darren into admitting the skimming scam, leading to a fiery encounter

• Season 2004 Episode 67: EPISODE: 1271

  Sally sees through Ellie's scheming and warns her to stop playing mind games, Darren continues to live on his nerves after receiving an anonymous note and Craig sets out to discover why Darlene is upset. Tempers flare between Mandy and Tony when reports of food poisoning spread through the village

• Season 2004 Episode 66: EPISODE: 1270

  Lee shows little sympathy for Ellie when she confides in him about the find at Linda's garage, while Richard and Liz upset the children with a surprise announcement. Scott turns to Darren for ideas to transform The Loft's fortunes, and the discovery of a flooded kitchen causes continued friction between Tony and Mandy

• Season 2004 Episode 65: EPISODE: 1269

  Mandy gives Scott an ear-bashing for the way he has been running The Loft and Lee makes a shocking discovery at Linda's garage. Tony's heartlessness strikes again when he makes an old bag lady feel unwelcome at Gnosh, Becca inspires Justin and Ali with some extra tutoring, and Darren feels the strain caused by the police presence

• Season 2004 Episode 64: EPISODE: 1268

  The kids begin their final day inside the school, while Scott gets a visit from the police, and Craig makes Ali and Justin an irresistible offer. Meanwhile, Mandy experiences a touch of sympathy for Ellie, who is feeling like an outsider

• Season 2004 Episode 63: EPISODE: 1267

  Becca swallows her pride and visits Jake at the Deans' house, and OB attempts to help Lee with his revision. Darren makes an ill-judged phone call, Richard informs Ali and Darlene about his intention to seek a divorce, and Norman resolves to do whatever he likes on his designated day

• Season 2004 Episode 62: EPISODE: 1266

  Cameron shows his wish list to Norman, Steph and Zara, Chloe helps Ben deal with his loss. Becca arrives at the Deans' house hoping to spend the day with Jake, Lee seeks help with his revision and Max confronts OB with a few home truths

• Season 2004 Episode 61: EPISODE: 1265

  Lee has problems knuckling down to his revision, while Darren takes revenge on Scott by leaving a surprise on his computer. Mandy suggests the boys should get to know each other better, and the youngsters wake up after their first night sleeping in the school

• Season 2004 Episode 60: EPISODE: 1264

  Darren is still finding it hard to cope with his feelings about the skimming scam, while Ellie strives to make up with an unrelenting Lisa. Debbie remains confused over Dan and Darren, and Norman, Steph, Zara and Cameron begin an intensive course of revision

• Season 2004 Episode 59: EPISODE: 1263

  Lee worries Sally is doing too much and resolves to help out more, but is annoyed when his mum accuses him of trying to avoid revising. Alison blames Emma for destroying Ben's marriage, and Darren realises he's in over his head when he tries to stop credit card skimming. Meanwhile, Becca and Jake are delighted to get the Dean house to themselves at last, but don't count on Johnno and Frankie returning home early from bingo

• Season 2004 Episode 58: EPISODE: 1262

  Scott tries to do the right thing by telling Ben that it's not too late to save his marriage - and gets a thump for his trouble. Sally forces Ellie to return to the police station, where she continues to insist that she can't remember anything new, and Chloe asks Nick to reconsider his decision not to help Dannii. Meanwhile, Darren worries his credit card scam is about to be rumbled, and tries to take his mind off it by seducing Debbie

• Season 2004 Episode 57: EPISODE: 1261

  Emma accuses Ben of turning his back on his son when he refuses to look after Arthur, and Natalie is disappointed by Jack's plans for her 18th birthday party - can she persuade Scott to make it a day to remember? Nick sees red when he spots OB modelling an SU T-shirt and Sally is startled to learn from Will that Ellie has made a new statement - but it's still not enough to clear Dan's name

• Season 2004 Episode 56: EPISODE: 1260

  Debbie goes on the defensive when a furious Lisa confronts her about her relationship with Darren, and Lee and Sally visit Dan in prison, where they are shocked by his depressed state of mind. Natalie looks forward to celebrating her 18th birthday in the Loft and Nick worries his degree could be in jeopardy after he spots his sculpture design on the new SU Bar T-shirts

• Season 2004 Episode 55: EPISODE: 1259

  News of Izzy's departure spreads through the village, giving Emma fresh hope that she, Ben and Arthur can become a proper family but leaving Kristian wondering why she didn't come to him for help. Debbie tries to let Darren down gently, and devastating news strengthens her resolve to try again with Dan. Ellie keeps quiet about her visit to the police and Dannii looks to Nick's artwork for inspiration

• Season 2004 Episode 54: EPISODE: 1258

  The Deans look set to make themselves even more unpopular with the neighbours when Darlene rejects Johnno's peace offering and a celebration barbecue turns into a full-scale blaze. Lee continues to lap up the media attention, prompting Zara and Abby to ask themselves if he's really worth fighting over, and a guilt-ridden Sally tells Will that Ellie wants to change her statement

• Season 2004 Episode 53: EPISODE: 1257

  Dan grows increasingly depressed following Ellie's visit and, convinced he's never going to get out of prison, takes desperate action. Darren takes Debbie out for the day, but when his car breaks down they are forced to spend the night together, and Bombhead worries that Lee isn't sticking to his hunger strike. Meanwhile, Ben begs Izzy to come home - but will she listen?

• Season 2004 Episode 52: EPISODE: 1255

  Mandy demands to know why Tony and Becca are spending so much time together, forcing them to admit they've been discussing the best way to tell her that Tom would be better off with Max. Lee is delighted when his stunt lands him on TV, even though Sally fears the media attention could drive Ellie away for good, and Ben continues to insist he won't chase after Izzy - until he learns Scott knows where she is

• Season 2004 Episode 51: EPISODE: 1254

  A stubborn Ben tells his dad that it's up to Izzy to make the first move, and Bombhead decides Lee should take a leaf out of David Blaine's book and move into a plastic box to publicise Dan's plight. Becca joins the ever-growing list of Hollyoaks residents who think Mandy isn't fit to look after Tom, and Jake decides to furnish the Dean household, little suspecting Craig and Johnno have had the same idea

• Season 2004 Episode 50: EPISODE: 1253

  Ben heads to The Loft in search of revenge and Izzy shows she's serious about leaving Hollyoaks, while Cameron decides it's time he got tough - and starts by telling a furious Abby the truth about Zara and Lee. Sally persuades Lisa that if they want to free Dan, they're going to have to start being nice to Ellie, and Steph distracts Robbie from his lifeguard duties at Body Boost

• Season 2004 Episode 49: EPISODE: 1252

  Izzy returns to the Davies' after staying out all night, but Ben's relief soon turns to dismay when he learns where she's been. Ellie feels guilty about Dan's attack and resolves to help Les at the Pitstop, and Cameron wonders why girls keep walking all over him. Meanwhile, Steph is hurt when Frankie tells her she should forget about going to university and find herself a job

• Season 2004 Episode 48: EPISODE: 1251

  Ben tries to convince Izzy they still have a future together, but can't stop her taking drastic action that could destroy their marriage. Cameron makes a shocking discovery after Zara invites Lee to their revision session and Lisa fears Debbie is having doubts about standing by Dan. Meanwhile, Max admits he doesn't mind Mandy taking advantage of him if it means he can spend more time with Tom

• Season 2004 Episode 47: EPISODE: 1250

  Ben tries to spend more time with Izzy, but is horrified when she announces to the entire SU bar that she no longer cares about anything or anyone. Meanwhile, Cameron concentrates on his revision, unaware that Zara is preparing to make her move on Lee, Lisa hopes to pay Dan a birthday visit, and Tony is alarmed by Mandy's attitude toward Tom

• Season 2004 Episode 46: EPISODE: 1249

  Paul worries about Dan's depression and fears the worst when he later finds his cellmate lying unconscious, while Jake and Becca hope some of their happiness will rub off on Debbie when they take her for a drink in the Dog. Emma promises Ben she will apologise to Izzy, but instead takes the opportunity to stick the knife in even deeper, and Zara encourages Abby to forget about Lee and go to university in Brighton

• Season 2004 Episode 45: EPISODE: 1248

  Mel is heartbroken to realise that Kristian was only ever interested in a one-night stand and joins forces with Sophie to teach him a lesson. Dan feels upbeat as he starts to organise his appeal, but soon loses his temper when his new solicitor fails to tell him what he wants to hear. Meanwhile, Emma panics when she learns that Izzy has taken Arthur out for the day, and Mandy despairs of ever making Tom happy

• Season 2004 Episode 44: EPISODE: 1247

  A restless Dan finally realises that the time he spends moaning about being in prison would be better spent organising an appeal, and Mel's new image proves a hit with everyone except Sophie, who thinks her twin should just be herself. Jake encourages Debbie to spend more time with Darren, and Ben is pleasantly surprised when Izzy proves to be a natural with Arthur

• Season 2004 Episode 43: EPISODE: 1246

  Dan gets his hopes up when Ellie visits him in prison, only to have them dashed again when she claims she still can't remember what happened. Mandy feels a failure as she prepares to hand Tom over to Max, and warns Tony that she'll never be the maternal type, while Izzy is shocked when both Ben and Scott turn up on the Cornwells' doorstep to plead their undying love

• Season 2004 Episode 42: EPISODE: 1246

  Lisa is furious to learn Ellie has got a job at the juice bar and takes great delight in telling all of Richard's customers exactly what she's capable of, while Frankie and Debbie decide to make the most of looking after Drive 'N' Buy. Robbie offers Mel a few helpful pointers on what men look for in a woman and Emma tells Ben he's going to have to babysit Arthur for a few days, whether Izzy's up to it or not

• Season 2004 Episode 41: EPISODE: 1245

  Mel goes all out to impress Kristian on their double date, but it's her twin sister Sophie who really catches his eye, while Chloe worries that Izzy's determination to find a solution to her problem is destined to end in further heartache. A downcast Max cheers up slightly when OB agrees to move in, although they both agree things won't be the same without Tom, and Frankie continues to meddle in Jake and Becca's relationship

• Season 2004 Episode 40: EPISODE: 1244

  Lisa refuses to stay under the same roof as Ellie and gives Les an ultimatum, while Ben tries to lift Izzy's spirits with a day of pampering at a health spa. Sophie comes clean to Mel about her relationship with Joe, but finds her twin has a surprise of her own, and Mandy arrives home with plenty of plans for the future - none of which seem to involve Tom

• Season 2004 Episode 39: EPISODE: 1243

  Dan looks forward to seeing Lisa and Sally, until a row with a fellow inmate over one of Debbie's letters results in the visit being cancelled. Ben reassures Izzy that her well-being is the only thing that matters to him, Kristian goes too far in his determination to win the bet, and Frankie tries to make amends with the Taylor-Burtons : but when her efforts are rebuffed, she declares all-out war on her new neighbours

• Season 2004 Episode 38: EPISODE: 1242

  Darlene finally admits that she set up Richard and Natalie : is it too late to salvage her dad's relationship with Liz? Chloe tells Ben he needs to talk to Izzy about the real cause of her depression, but realises she has said too much when he rushes off to confront his wife, and Darren makes his move on a vulnerable Debbie. Meanwhile, Kristian agrees to judge a wet T-shirt contest at the SU bar

• Season 2004 Episode 37: EPISODE: 1241

  Lee and Lisa try to play happy families for Sally's sake, but with Les back on the bottle and Dan still refusing to appeal, it isn't long before their mum discovers just how bad things have got in the Hunter household. Darlene realises she's made a terrible mistake when she hears Justin and Mel discussing Richard's past infidelities, Kristian accompanies Izzy to her hospital appointment, and a cash-strapped Nick is determined to win his bet

• Season 2004 Episode 36: EPISODE: 1240

  Darlene enjoys the trouble she's caused, and even the prospect of her dad being kicked out of the house can't persuade her to come clean : but she's left feeling considerably less smug after Liz lets slip a few family secrets. Lisa worries Dan has given up hope, Izzy finds it difficult to tell Ben about her hospital visit and Kristian's faith in science lands him in trouble with the law

• Season 2004 Episode 35: EPISODE: 1239

  Izzy confides in Chloe about her hospital visit, and Scott begins to wonder if there is any truth in Nick's allegations of credit card fraud at the Loft. Les decides that the only way Sally will get the peace and quiet she needs is if Ellie moves out, and devious Darlene arranges for Liz to catch Richard and Natalie in a compromising position at Body Boost

• Season 2004 Episode 34: EPISODE: 1238

  The Davies clan gather together for baby Arthur's christening, but Emma and Alison are unable to put their feud aside for the occasion and Ben is concerned when Izzy fails to show up. Meanwhile, Lee is devastated to learn Abby is going to Brighton, Debbie takes her frustrations out on Ellie, and Richard realises relations between the Taylor-Burtons and the Deans are less than neighbourly when he catches Steph and Darlene fighting in the garden

• Season 2004 Episode 33: EPISODE: 1237

  Alison arrives for the christening and offers Izzy a sympathetic ear, warning her not to let Emma destroy her relationship with Ben. Les overhears Ellie making a shocking confession and Zara decides it's time Lee learned all about Abby's plans to go to university in Sussex. Meanwhile, Max and OB relive their childhoods when they take Tom to his school open day, but are startled when their friendship is misinterpreted

• Season 2004 Episode 32: EPISODE: 1236

  Lisa is less than impressed when Ellie takes it upon herself to cook a family meal, and Lee finds it increasingly difficult to keep the peace in the divided Hunter household. Cameron is delighted when Zara agrees to be his girlfriend, little suspecting she's spied an opportunity to snare the real man of her dreams, and Liz thinks she's finally free of the Dean clan : but she's in for a nasty shock

• Season 2004 Episode 31: EPISODE: 1235

  Liz's patience starts to wear thin as Craig and Steph abuse her hospitality and Emma is sympathetic to Izzy's plight, but refuses to change the date of Arthur's christening. Max happily takes up OB's offer to look after Tom for the afternoon, persuading his mate to stay the night as well, and Zara starts to see Cameron in a new light

• Season 2004 Episode 30: EPISODE: 1234

  An emotional Izzy returns from hospital and finds it hard to accept Ben's assurances that they can put this latest setback behind them. Mr Taylor comes to the rescue after the Dean family spend the night in the leisure centre and Cameron offers to put Zara's revision timetable in order. Over at the Hunter house, Ellie and Lisa are still at each other's throats, prompting Les to hit the bottle

• Season 2004 Episode 29: EPISODE: 1233

  Norman braces himself for a candlelit dinner with Caroline, Ellie infuriates Lisa by sneaking out to visit her mum in hospital, and Izzy suffers severe abdominal pains. The Deans find a place to stay, but Debbie is in no mood to celebrate after being dumped by Dan

• Season 2004 Episode 28: EPISODE: 1232

  Dan's cell-mate offers him a shoulder to cry on, Jack and Darren give Norman conflicting advice on how to woo the ladies, and Max agrees to take care of Tom for a few days so Mandy and Tony can spend some quality time together. Ben tries his best to be enthusiastic but is secretly concerned over how fraught married life is

• Season 2004 Episode 27: EPISODE: 1231

  Norman gets ready for his big date with Caroline at Gnosh, the Hunter household reaches boiling point as Les reveals Sally's condition hasn't improved, and Emma hassles Ben about the christening arrangements. Mandy tries to encourage Tom to do something other than watch TV all day - but soon gives up the attempt

• Season 2004 Episode 26: EPISODE: 1230

  Dan suffers a humiliating initiation in prison before being introduced to his cellmate Paul, Ben doesn't know how to deal with Izzy's bombshell and Becca assumes Jake wants to move in with her when he asks her to view a house with him. Norman chooses to ignore Darren's unfriendly advice before plucking up the courage to ring Caroline

• Season 2004 Episode 25: EPISODE: 1229

  Lisa points the finger of blame at Ellie after Les reveals Dan's decision not to appeal, Izzy returns home with life-changing news for Ben and a mysterious girl turns Norman's head in The Dog. Frankie is determined not to let Debbie ruin her life while waiting for Dan to be released

• Season 2004 Episode 24: EPISODE: 1228

  Roxy's mother arrives in court to hear the jury deliver their verdict, but Ben shows that he'll always believe in Dan's innocence, whatever the outcome, when he asks him to be baby Arthur's godfather. Meanwhile, Mandy is furious to learn Tony shares Max's low opinion of her parenting skills, and Kristian grows increasingly frightened of his 'stalker' Stacey : but Dannii is determined to keep up the joke

• Season 2004 Episode 23: EPISODE: 1227

  Lisa feels she has let Dan down after she is forced to tell the jury about her history of self-harming, but it's the arrival of surprise witness Scott Anderson that causes the real ructions in the courtroom. Tony worries that Mandy is neglecting Tom and confides his fears in Max, while Dannii and Nick conspire to make Kristian think Stacey is stalking him

• Season 2004 Episode 22: EPISODE: 1226

  Dan takes the stand, determined to convince the jury of his innocence, and all appears to be going well until he loses his temper during cross-examination : could the outburst cost him his freedom? Meanwhile, Max tries to have his say as Mandy interviews potential nannies for Tom, and Kristian brags about his night of passion with Stacey in the hope of making Dannii jealous

• Season 2004 Episode 21: EPISODE: 1225

  Ellie keeps her cool in the witness box as she testifies against Dan, but her performance proves too much for Lee, who lets his sister know exactly what he thinks of her. Ben receives an unexpected job offer, Dannii is unimpressed by Kristian's latest conquest, and Justin and Ali are dismayed to learn their parents are still planning to hire a tutor : but cheer up when they learn just who will be teaching them

• Season 2004 Episode 20: EPISODE: 1224

  Debbie fears the worst as Dan's trial gets under way, and Lisa gives Ellie an ultimatum : help their brother or risk losing her forever. Mandy feels under pressure as both Tony and Max question her behaviour toward Tom, and Natalie shows Mr Taylor exactly what she has to offer during a trip to Body Boost. Meanwhile, Kristian worries he's going bald and resorts to desperate measures to disguise his problem

• Season 2004 Episode 19: EPISODE: 1223

  Lisa resolves to do whatever it takes to make Ellie see the truth about Toby, and the sight of Tony playing with Tom brings back painful childhood memories for Mandy. Chloe decides an unusual form of punishment is called for when Robbie is identified as the SU Bar thief, and Darlene encourages Natalie to step up her pursuit of Richard

• Season 2004 Episode 18: EPISODE: 1222

  Scott sticks up for Ellie when Lisa and Lee accuse her of destroying their family, but his words of support leave her feeling uneasy : does he suspect she is hiding something? Max is full of remorse about trashing the shop and begins to wonder where Mandy gets her strength from, Joe is accused of stealing from the SU Bar, and Justin and Ali find Richard and Liz aren't easily put off at the parents' evening

• Season 2004 Episode 17: EPISODE: 1221

  Max chats to Chloe about Mr C, but the memories of his father prove too much for him and he ends up lashing out. OB jumps at the chance to take care of Tom for the day, and Ali worries his dad is going to find out about his lack of prowess on the football field : until Darlene comes up with a plan. Meanwhile, Robbie's cooking gets up Dannii's nose and Ellie decides to stay in the Hunter house for Les's sake

• Season 2004 Episode 16: EPISODE: 1220

  A visit from Les and Lee does nothing to lift Sally's spirits as they break the news that Ellie is now Dan's only hope. The Deans find a buyer for the house and Jake invites Becca to their celebration dinner, but soon wishes he hadn't when his parents get out the baby photos and karaoke machine. Meanwhile, Max can't believe Mandy is considering sending Tom to boarding school and Nick is furious to find Robbie at the flat

• Season 2004 Episode 15: EPISODE: 1219

  Les suggests Dan should take his solicitor's advice and plead guilty to manslaughter if it means a shorter sentence, but his furious son refuses and accuses him of taking Ellie's side. Mandy struggles to combine running a business with looking after Tom, Dannii agrees to let Robbie stay at the flat and Ali and Justin dread the arrival of the school parents' evening

• Season 2004 Episode 14: EPISODE: 1218

  Les persuades Ellie to come home, but on the way back to the Hunter house she runs into an angry Debbie and a brawl breaks out in the middle of the village. Abby wonders how to tell Lee she's going to university in Brighton and Cameron comes clean to Zara about his feelings. Mandy finds it hard to answer Tom's questions about his parents and Frankie continues to interfere in Jake's love life

• Season 2004 Episode 13: EPISODE: 1217

  During a row with Lisa, Ellie admits the Hunter family mean nothing to her : and is overheard by a furious Sally, who orders her out of the house. A chat with DI Davies about Dan's upcoming trial makes the Deans realise Debbie is going to need all their support, and Abby learns Cameron, not Zara, was the brains behind her birthday party

• Season 2004 Episode 12: EPISODE: 1216

  Sally is horrified to discover Dan has been beaten up in prison and vows to keep pressuring Ellie to tell the truth, while Abby's hopes of spending her birthday alone with Lee are dashed when she realises he's organised a surprise party. Johnno is thrilled to be mistaken for a personal trainer at Bodyboost and Max continues to ignore Mandy's business advice

• Season 2004 Episode 11: EPISODE: 1215

  The tensions in the Hunter household begin to take their toll on Sally, but warring sisters Lisa and Ellie can't even call a truce for their mum's sake. Max tries to make Mandy face up to her responsibilities, but finds himself holding the baby once again, and Darlene is disturbed when Natalie sets her sights on Richard. Meanwhile, Lee decides to reform X-Factor in celebration of Abby's birthday

• Season 2004 Episode 10: EPISODE: 1213

  Ben wakes up in Zara's bed as a frantic Izzy phones the police to report him missing : and his day gets even worse when Emma arrives with Arthur. Lisa becomes increasingly frustrated when Ellie refuses to open up about Toby, and Max's relief at not having to sell Drive 'N' Buy turns to anger when he learns Tony is going to be the new owner of Washed Up. Meanwhile, Chloe comes up with the perfect way to decide whether Joe or Robbie is the Ultimate Student

• Season 2004 Episode 9: EPISODE: 1212

  Izzy confides in Becca, who advises her to accept the fact that sometimes she's going to have to come second to Ben's son. Mandy feels left out when she realises that Tony is more comfortable caring for her little brother Tom than she is and Ellie receives a sinister e-mail. Meanwhile, Rag Week hots up as the students prepare for a curry-eating contest

• Season 2004 Episode 8: EPISODE: 1211

  New evidence leaves Will convinced he can prove Ellie is lying, but he decides to give her one last chance to come clean before Dan's court case begins. Bombhead gathers everyone together to pay tribute to Mr and Mrs C, and Tony comes up with a solution to Max and Cindy's problems : but will Mandy give the plan her seal of approval? Joe hopes his fashion skills will give him the edge in the competition to find Hollyoaks' Ultimate Student

• Season 2004 Episode 7: EPISODE: 1210

  Max takes Bombhead fishing, and finds they have more in common than he first thought as they both say their goodbyes to Helen and Gordon. Dan begs Will to clear his name, but the copper explains that if he does find evidence of Toby's guilt it would have serious implications for Ellie. Meanwhile, Izzy admits she feels guilty for taking her resentment out on baby Arthur and the students gear up for a pool tournament

• Season 2004 Episode 6: EPISODE: 1209

  Izzy starts to warm to baby Arthur after Ben agrees to look after him, but still warns her husband that in future she doesn't want him bringing his son home. Bombhead tries to find a way to convince Max not to sell the Drive 'N' Buy and Lisa is angry to discover that Ellie has moved her stuff into Dan's room. Meanwhile, Chloe hopes the promise of free beer will convince Joe and Robbie to get involved with Rag Week

• Season 2004 Episode 5: EPISODE: 1208

  Ben is shocked by the name Emma has chosen for their son, Frankie attempts to make amends after forgetting Jake's birthday and Johnno becomes the maintenance technician at Body Boost. Zara helps Abby and Lee patch up their differences and Cindy issues Max with an ultimatum - if he doesn't sell the flats, she will

• Season 2004 Episode 4: EPISODE: 1207

  Izzy and Ben decide to spend some quality time together, but end up getting chased by a bull and covered in cow dung. Cindy tells Max to sell the flats, Jake is disappointed that everyone has forgotten his birthday and Lee resolves to help Bombhead appreciate women, but doesn't count on Abby's reaction to his proposition. Mandy agrees to give Debbie and Frankie temporary control of Washed Up

• Season 2004 Episode 3: EPISODE: 1206

  Scott issues Darren with a warning after takings in The Loft are found to be down, Cindy remains determined to get her share of the inheritance, and Bombhead struggles to keep his hands off Zara - but is determined to stay celibate in a bid to fulfil his religious vocation. Izzy is shocked by the strength of Ben's reaction to seeing Scott looking after his son

• Season 2004 Episode 2: EPISODE: 1205

  Max feels hurt by Mandy's determination to be the one who looks after Tom, Jake gets Mr Dean an interview at Body Boost, and Emma leaves Ben devastated by refusing to let him be part of his son's life. Zara discovers Cameron's secret as he heads off to band practice and, with Bombhead still on a mission from God, Lee leaves pictures of scantily clad women in his school locker

• Season 2004 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1204

  Max is furious when Cindy puts the house and businesses up for sale and announces she is going to contest Gordon's will. Lee is alarmed by Bombhead's decision to become a priest, Ben can't believe Izzy has gone behind his back after his mother arrives and Becca considers telling Jake how she feels about him