Emmerdale (1972)
The lives of several families in the Yorkshire Dales revolve around a farm and the nearby village. With murders, affairs, lies, deceit, laughter and tears, it's all there in the village.
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Episode 1 - The First Ever Episode
Release Date: 1972-10-16On the day of Jacob's funeral, the Sugden family are shocked to discover that Emmerdale Farm has been left to the recently returned Jack, causing fury amongst Jacob's other children, Peggy and Joe.
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Episode 2 - 17 October 1972
Release Date: 1972-10-17Matt confronts Peggy over his suspicions about her, and she reveals she is in fact pregnant. The revelation pushes the pair to decide to get their own place.
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Episode 3 - Mon 23 Oct, 1972
Release Date: 1972-10-23Annie pushes Jack to make decisions regarding the farm. Meanwhile, Joe takes Marian on a fishing trip, bringing the two closer together.
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Episode 4 - Tue 24 Oct, 1972
Release Date: 1972-10-24Jack and Lynn reach a settlement on their divorce. Later, Jack becomes Marian's knight in shining armour when her car runs out of petrol.
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Episode 5 - Mon 30 Oct, 1972
Release Date: 1972-10-30Jack and Lynn reach a settlement on their divorce. Later, Jack becomes Marian's knight in shining armour when her car runs out of petrol.
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Episode 6 - Tue 31 Oct, 1972
Release Date: 1972-10-31The issues surrounding who has the right of way, between Jack and Henry are finally resolved.
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Episode 7 - Mon 6 Nov, 1972
Release Date: 1972-11-06When villainous Tom catches Joe drinking with his wife, he begins a fight with Joe.
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Episode 8 - Tue 7 Nov, 1972
Release Date: 1972-11-07When Joe's plan to split Jack and Marian fails, he angrily storms off to his van, later crashing into Henry.
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Episode 9 - 13 November 1972
Release Date: 1972-11-13Joe is in a coma following the crash, whilst Henry has a broken leg. Henry thinks by the way Joe was driving, that he was drunk.
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Episode 10 - Tue 14 Nov, 1972
Release Date: 1972-11-14Marian is relieved to discover Joe has awoken from his coma, while Jack and Ruth meet again after eight years.
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Episode 11 - Mon 20 Nov, 1972
Release Date: 1972-11-20Tom begins getting suspicious as to whether Jackie is Jack's son, while Henry discovers that Joe could be charged with dangerous driving.
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Episode 12 - Tue 21 Nov, 1972
Release Date: 1972-11-21Jack gives Tom the sack following a heated confrontation, whilst Ruth decides to move to Leeds, and informs Tom it's up to him if he comes or not.
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Episode 13 - Mon 27 Nov, 1972
Release Date: 1972-11-27Janie visits Joe in hospital and tries to get him to take her out, to no avail. PC Ball informs Joe that the van's insurance was out of date, and the new Land Rover is stolen.
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Episode 14 - Tue 28 Nov, 1972
Release Date: 1972-11-28Jack makes an enemy in Janie after embarrassing her in front of his family. Meanwhile, Henry is knocked unconscious after having a fall, and is later found by Marion and Norman.
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Episode 15 - Mon 4 Dec, 1972
Release Date: 1972-12-04Joe tells Marian that Jack is still married, whilst Henry tells Jack to stay away from Marian.
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Episode 16 - Tue 5 Dec, 1972
Release Date: 1972-12-05The police find the Sugdens Land Rover. Norman proposes to Marian but gets turned down. Meanwhile, Peggy disowns Jack, Marian ends her affair with him and Annie tells him he has two weeks to decide if he wants to stay or go.
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Episode 17 - Mon 11 Dec, 1972
Release Date: 1972-12-11Peggy and Matt discover they will have twins, whilst PC Ball prosecutes Jack and Joe. Janie flirts with Frank but he doesn't reciprocate.
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Episode 18 - Tue 12 Dec, 1972
Release Date: 1972-12-12Jack has decided to return to London. Janie asks Frank on a date but ends up going out with Joe. However, it doesn't last long when he begins going on about Marian.
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Episode 19 - Mon 18 Dec, 1972
Release Date: 1972-12-18Jack changes his mind and invites his friend Bart to Emmerdale Farm. Frank warms to Janie and asks her out, and Marian is unwelcoming to Joe.
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Episode 20 - Tue 19 Dec, 1972
Release Date: 1972-12-19Matt finds an unconscious Sam in the cowshed and rushes him to hospital. Meanwhile, Frank and Janie have a great first date, and even have their first kiss.
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Episode 21 - Mon 1 Jan, 1973
Release Date: 1973-01-01Henry asks Joe if he would be interested in running Jameson's Farm for him. Jack angrily tells Marian that she should put Joe straight about educating himself to impress her. Joe informs Henry he'll think about the job, he also recommends Matt for it. Jameson calls in at The Woolpack for the first time in the last five years. Annie and Joe row over him trying to better himself for Marian. Janie and Frank have a drink together in The Woolpack. Jameson talks to Amos about the Sugdens and the Wilks. Peggy is down as she feels stuck in a rut. Jack drinks with Janie and Frank at Frank's cottage.
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Episode 22 - Tue 2 Jan, 1973
Release Date: 1973-01-02Joe tells Matt to think about himself and his future and let Jack worry about Annie. Annie asks Jack to buy her a washing machine. Amos visits the farm to deliver a message for Jack - can he arrange a hotel for his friend Bart. Marian and Joe clear the air. Joe tells Henry that he still wants him to give the farm manager's job to Matt, Henry is impressed by Joe's kindness. Annie catches Sam sneaking downstairs to steal food from the kitchen. Harry visits Annie and tells her that Henry wants to buy his farm, he offers to sell to Jack - for a higher price.
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Episode 23 - Mon 8 Jan, 1973
Release Date: 1973-01-08Marian visits Frank and asks him to make front gates for Inglebrook House, she is amazed to see a book written by Jack Sugden, and borrows it from Frank. Jack is furious that Bart told his family about him being an author of a best selling book claiming that having money makes him feel guilty. The Sugdens and Skilbecks discuss having an author in the family. Joe receives his court summons. Jack shows the old millhouse off to Bart. Bart recognises the building from 'The Field of Tares'. Marian is glued to Jack's book. Amos offers Janie a job as barmaid in The Woolpack.
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Episode 24 - Tue 9 Jan, 1973
Release Date: 1973-01-09Amos writes out a list of possible wives after someone tells him that the brewery will be looking for a couple to run The Woolpack once it has been redecorated. Jack feels bad that he has ruined Matt's chances of a good job. Jack is embarrassed when he finds that Marian has read his book but they row about its content. Jameson tries to play Henry off against Jack Sugden by inflating the price of his farm each time he speaks to them.
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Episode 25 - Mon 15 Jan, 1973
Release Date: 1973-01-15Sam is keen to read Jack's book. Jack tells Marian that Lynn Wallace was his common law wife and explains that they met at The Feathers to complete a settlement. Marian admits that she would like to marry Jack, but she's also aware that he doesn't want to marry. She tells him she would not hurt her father by just living with him. Janie and Frank make plans for their wedding. Amos and Harry discuss possible brides for Amos among the village women. Frank and Janie toast their engagement with Marian and Jack, but Jack rushes out when Frank mentions his book. Harry mentions Annie to Amos as a potential wife which gets him thinking. A new washing machine arrives at Emmerdale Farm, but nobody can get it to work.
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Episode 26 - Tue 16 Jan, 1973
Release Date: 1973-01-16Marian is busy packing for her Greek Islands cruise. Wilks talks to her about Jack's book and the correlation with the millhouse. Harry arrives at the farm to talk to Jack about the sale of his farm. However, Jack has spent the night sleeping at the old millhouse. He talks to Frank about marriage. Amos smartens himself up. Frank asks Jack to be his best man and he accepts. They talk about marriage again, Frank makes Jack think. Pride stops Jack altering the millhouse as he will have to ask Henry's permission because he is the owner of the freehold. Jack produces a document making the farm over to Annie, Joe, Peggy and Sam in equal parts. Sam doesn't want his part. The family discuss the farm's future. Harry gets hold of Jack and says Henry has countered his offer, he tries to extort a higher price from Jack. Jack tells him to sell to Henry. Annie and Peggy marvel at the new washing machine.
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Episode 35 - Friday, 17th June 2005
Release Date: 2005-06-17Zoe is impressed by Scott’s recent paternal decision and shocks him by asking if he’d like to accompany her and Jean by moving to California. Scott can’t believe his luck and all his feelings for Zoe come flooding back. Will he be forced to break the news to his mum Viv? Meanwhile in the Woolpack work-shy Tamsin wonders how hard bar work can be and offers her services to Diane. Diane tells her that she needs someone with more experience but can Tamsin convince her she is the right barmaid for the job?