Christmas and New Year are packed with betrayal, revenge and a miracle, as our in-depth Emmerdale episode guide for the two weeks over the festive season reveals.
After a horrific New Year, Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) makes a shocking discovery that leads to a beautiful reunion with her beloved Piper.
Over in Home Farm, things are a lot more grim as a dangerous struggle unfolds – has Kim Tate (Claire King) had her revenge?
And there’s a disaster of a Christmas for Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) as he experiences what could be his worst one yet.
As New Year approaches, we shift to struggles faced by Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant), who faces a first day at work from hell.
Can he get through it?
Speaking of getting through it, it’s time for you to wade through all the juicy spoilers below!
Monday December 23
Marlon and April’s relationship is on a knife’s edge. Will’s uncomfortable when Peter arrives at Home Farm and piles on the pressure for their Christmas Day plans.
Bob’s at boiling point after dealing with Wendy and Brenda’s constant bickering at Heath’s memorial concert.
At Piper’s grave, a pensive Belle admits to Vinny that she never saw the body. Suspecting that Tom may have been lying about her death, Belle asks Vinny to get a shovel so they can see for themselves.
Having dug up the grave, Belle and Vinny prepare to open Piper’s coffin. Belle’s mind races when she discovers that Piper’s body isn’t inside…
Sparks fly between Sarah and Jacob.
Christmas Eve
April continues to push boundaries as Marlon despairs over her worsening behaviour.
Belle considers visiting Tom in order to find out where Piper is.
Ruby steels herself for a difficult Christmas Day.
Christmas Day
As Christmas Day arrives, Marlon is in for the shock of his life.
At Home Farm, creepy music plays as a Christmas tree lays on the ground and evidence of a struggle surrounds it…
Belle visits her dad’s grave. She’s overwhelmed with joy when Piper runs over to her, having been found by Vinny and Gabby.
The masses arrive at Mill for Christmas dinner.
Boxing Day
Marlon struggles as events over Christmas weigh heavily on them.
Following a struggle at Home Farm, high drama continues to unfold.
Cain sets aside his worries
Friday December 27
Ross and Marlon soon find themselves in danger as things spiral out of control.
Ruby is suspicious while Lydia is worried.
Monday December 30
Marlon has a terrible start to his new year
Jacob’s just arranged a date with Sarah when Leyla insists he lunch with her. Sarah is upset having been stood up by Jacob. Is it deliberate on Leyla’s part?
Anthony is watching a conversation unfold.
New Year’s Eve
Marlon continues to struggle while Anthony learns a secret.
At the end of this episode, there will be 5 flash forwards teasing things to come: but what do they mean?
New Year’s Day
Cain and Moira have booked a quiet lunch before her hospital visit tomorrow. Meanwhile, Ruby downs champagne
Jacob apologises to Sarah and the pair organise another date.
Bob breaks down it’s the anniversary of Heath’s death.
Thursday January 2
Jacob’s first day in A&E spirals as he faces a baptism of fire while dealing with injures and crises.
Moira and Cain arrive for her appointment
Friday January 3
Chas wants to get to the bottom of Ruby’s behaviour as she’s drinking and agitated. Eventually Ruby breaks her silence.
Jacob is stressed in the wake of a difficult day.
Marlon and Rhona are at each other’s throats
