Emmerdale Season 26, Episode 26: Thu 27th Feb 1997

1 Jan 1997

Tue 2nd Jan 1997

Kim is forced to deal with heartbreak alone. The Sugdens say a final goodbye to Emmerdale Farm, while Donna causes more problems for the Windsors.

25 min

Tue 7th Jan 1997

Zak tries to win back his true love. Kathy faces the hardest day of her life, while Kim stands proud in the face of her enemies.

25 min

Wed 8th Jan 1997

Tom begins to regret recent events. Frank forgives an act of angry violence, and Roy learns some distressing home truths.

25 min

Thu 9th Jan 1997

Frank lays down the law to Kim. Kelly attempts to save her love affair.

25 min

Tue 14th Jan 1997

Zak unveils a token of his affection; Andy causes problems for the Sugdens; and Chris has a tempting proposal for Kim.

25 min

Wed 15th Jan 1997

Linda ruins Biff's romantic plans. Kelly's heartbreak seems to be over, but there's a nasty shock for Chris.

25 min

Thu 16th Jan 1997

Kelly is sick of keeping her love a secret. Kim tries to heal some old wounds. Kathy warns Jan about forthcoming events.

25 min

Tue 21st Jan 1997

Chris ignores Kim's grief in his push for power. Kim tries to heal old wounds, while Kathy can't forgive and forget.

25 min

Wed 22nd Jan 1997

Frank is determined to end the rumours surrounding James. Jan and Kathy comes to blows over Dave, and Betty returns home to a shocking discovery.

25 min

Thu 23rd Jan 1997

Vic reacts violently to Betty's news of Kelly. Andy is terrified by Jack's criticisms, and Frank shatters Kim's dreams for James.

25 min

Tue 28th Jan 1997

Frank's news shatters Kim's dreams. Tom is forced to face the consequences, while a terrified Kelly is left alone and in trouble.

25 min

Wed 29th Jan 1997

Butch and Marlon go ghost-hunting. Kelly gives the Windsors an ultimatum.

25 min

Thu 30th Jan 1997

Andy gets into yet more trouble. Vic causes more bother for Tom, and Butch and Marlon meet an unexpected stranger.

25 min

Tue 4th Feb 1997

There's trouble at the Dingles when Mandy confronts Lisa. Jan is shocked by Kim's revelations. Terry finds Viv too much to handle.

25 min

Wed 5th Feb 1997

Zak comes face to face with a love-rival. Terry celebrates an anniversary. Frank and Kim finally come to bitter blows.

25 min

Thu 6th Feb 1997

Zak wins a precious prize. Kim's disappearance worries Sophie, while Kelly and Tom have an announcement to make.

25 min

Tue 11th Feb 1997

Lisa lays down the law. Kelly finally forces Tom's hand. Eric makes a stunning confession to Steve.

25 min

Wed 12th Feb 1997

Tom realises his bridges are burnt. Frank tries to sweet talk a local reporter. Chris puts increasing pressure on Linda.

25 min

Thu 13th Feb 1997

A new arrival shocks the village. Chris takes out his anger on Biff. Frank faces disaster.

25 min

Tue 18th Feb 1997

Biff realises how much Linda loves him. Zoe's had enough of Frank's lies. Kelly is determined to build a new life with Tom.

25 min

Wed 19th Feb 1997

Eric and Dee struggle to do the right thing as they struggle with each other's different cultures. Marlon and Butch investigate Barry's secret. Linda tells Biff the truth about Chris.

25 min

Thu 20th Feb 1997

Hour-long special. Pollard and Dee have a romantic break. Ned takes the law into his own hands. The Dingles discover Barry's great dream.

45 min

Tue 25th Feb 1997

Dee is invited for a night out with the girls. The Glovers are made a tempting offer. Frank attempts to scare off the press.

25 min

Wed 26th Feb 1997

DI Cooke increases the pressure on Frank. Dee outwits Pollard, while Kelly is scared of losing Tom.

25 min

Tue 4th March 1997

A grim discovery is made in the quarry. Frank is confronted by personal tragedy.

25 min

Wed 5th March 1997

Frank comes to terms with his loss. Biff and Linda enjoy an intimate evening.

25 min

Thu 6th March 1997

Zak is upset by the Dingles' new lodger. The police investigate a suspicious death, and is it the end of the road for Frank?

25 min

Tue 11th March 1997

Biff tries his luck at gambling. Mandy is attacked by Burger rivals, while Frank faces his worst nightmare yet.

25 min

Wed 12th March 1997

Ned meets an old flame - Rebecca Cairns. Frank faces the wrath of the courts, while Vic makes a fool of himself with Kathy.

25 min

Thu 13th March 1997

Tony Cairns discovers Roy in a compromising position. Pollard realises how desperate Dee has become, while Zoe takes over at Home Farm.

25 min

Tue 18th March 1997

The Tates have to deal with more chaos at Home Farm, and Mandy faces another roadside attack.

25 min

Thu 20th March 1997

Biff tastes the high life with Steve. Butch and Marlon dish out a violent revenge, while Terry enjoys a secret late night rendezvous.

25 min

Tue 25th March 1997

Eric warns a humiliated Vic about insulting Dee. Steve takes control at Home Farm, while Terry's absence leads to disaster at The Woolpack.

25 min

Wed 26th March 1997

Alan is forced to take action over Terry's negligence. Viv wants to start again for the sake of the children. While the Dingles Burger War takes an explosive new turn.

25 min

Thu 27th March 1997

Mandy is delighted by a new job opportunity. Jack threatens Zoe with the police. Terry forces Viv to make a decision.

25 min

Mon 31st March 1997

The Dingles kidnap a burger rival. Kim's funeral causes more heartache for Frank. Biff and Linda make a shocking discovery.

25 min

Tue 1st April 1997

It's showtime time, as the Dingles finally meet Mr. Big. The immigration authorities catch up with Dee. Chris doubts Zoe's love for her father, while Frank is heartbroken at his family's betrayal.

25 min

Wed 2nd April 1997

The Dingles gain a new house-guest. Kim's will contains some surprises, while Linda hears a tearful confession.

25 min

Thu 3rd April 1997

Viv discovers the truth about Terry and Helen. The Cairns face up to some grim news, while the Windsors discover an upsetting letter from Kelly.

25 min

Fri 4th April 1997

The Dingles venture into the transport business. Frank confronts Chris over his betrayal, while Tony attempts to take control of his family.

25 min

Tue 8th April 1997

Frank lays down the law. Chris delivers Rachel a financial bombshell, while Linda helps Emma make a vital decision.

25 min

Wed 9th April 1997

Seth waits to hear what Kim left him in her will. The Dingles school bus service hits disaster, while Becky and Tony are divided over Emma's future.

25 min

Thu 10th April 1997

Rachel is worried by Steve's obsession with Home Farm. Marlon's driving terrifies Betty, while Chris is humiliated in the wine bar.

25 min

Tue 15th April 1997

Paddy continues his quest for Mandy's heart. Zoe learns just how brutal prison life is when Frank is attacked, tensions begin to grow in the Sugden household between Robert and Andy, while the Cairns discover Emma has gone missing after her father threatens to move out if she brings baby Geri home.

25 min

Wed 16th April 1997

Andy resorts to violence. Rachel faces determined and unwelcome visitors. Biff continues to hide his terrible secret.

25 min

Thu 17th April 1997

Linda is obsessed with babygros. Rachel lashes out at the Tates, Sarah tries to smooth things over with Viv in the aftermath of Andy's behaviour, while Mandy finds true love.

25 min

Tue 22nd April 1997

The Windsors are desperate to find Kelly. Tony loses his temper with the social workers.

25 min

Thu 24th April 1997

Betty and Kathy worry about Biff's health, Chris finds a dramatic solution to his money problems, and romance is in the air for the Windsors.

25 min

Tue 29th April 1997

A mistake by Rachel could cost thousands of pounds. Chris lashes out at Zoe. And Berry gives Biff a terrifying ultimatum.

25 min

Wed 30th April 1997

Chris turns to Zoe for help. Andy's violent temper gets him in more trouble, while Dee learns some uncomfortable facts about Eric.

25 min

Thu 1st May 1997

Biff confronts his mother. The Dingles prepare for a surprise visit, while Eric enjoys the happiest day of his life.

25 min

Tue 6th May 1997

Alan is discovered after a night of agony. Jack takes the biggest chance of his life, while Steve turns his attentions to Zoe.

25 min

Wed 7th May 1997

Sarah is still wrestling with the behavioural problems of their troublesome foster son Andy. Following last night's misunderstanding Steve tries to smooth things over with Zoe. Biff finally gives in to pressure from Kathy and goes to the hospice to meet Ron.

25 min

Thu 8th May 1997

Donna tells Vic about Viv's recent behaviour. Frank makes some changes at Home Farm, starting with Steve.

25 min

Tue 13th May 1997

Linda promises Biff she'll stick by him no matter what.

25 min

Wed 14th May 1997

Zak plans to ruin the bus service. Biff and Linda go for a counselling session, but Biff loses his temper after hearing her news.

25 min

Thu 15th May 1997

It's the funeral of Biff's dad, Ron Hudson, and Linda finds herself facing his mum. Frank invites a crowded Woolpack to celebrate his freedom at a party at Home Farm - but very few people show up and even Kathy shocks Frank with her opinion on Kim's death. One guest who Frank hadn't expected is his angry daughter-in-law Rachel.

25 min

Tue 20th May 1997

Zak and Albert have a wager about drinking.

25 min

Wed 21st May 1997

The Sugdens make the Cairns an offer they can't refuse, and a mysterious visitor unsettles Kathy.

25 min

Thu 22nd May 1997

An hour-long episode. There's a shock in store for Frank when someone from his past turns up. Then Frank loses a battle that costs him dearly.

45 min

Tue 27th May 1997

Zoe has a terrible shock waiting for her at Home Farm.

25 min

Thu 29th May 1997

Will has a word with Lyn about bullying his sister.

25 min

Tue 3rd June 1997

The village mourns Frank Tate, and on the day of the funeral, Chris can't cope with his father's death.

25 min

Wed 4th June 1997

Frank's mourners cluster around the outside of a locked Home Farm wondering what's up. Inside, Zoe is stunned to find Kim alive. Zoe also has to contend with her brother's planned suicide and pleads with him not to do it. Chris tells her that he plans on sticking around for a while to make sure Kim doesn't get a single penny.

25 min