After nine years away, Jack Sugden returns home for his father’s funeral. A shadow of resentment hangs over him from the rest of the family, a consequence of his father bequeathing the farm to him. Meanwhile, the new neighbours, Marion Wilk…

Peters, the solicitor representing Wilks, asserts his client possesses the right-of-way across the Sugden property. Joe strikes up a conversation with Marian, and a friendship blossoms between them. A devastating disease necessitates the cu…

The chickens are gone, and Jack has no intention of replacing them. After finding an abandoned mill house on the property, he resolves to make it his home, leaving the farm to Annie, Peggy, and Joe. Peggy learns she is with child and feels …

The truth of Jack’s double life in London, with a woman named Lynn, began to surface, hinting at a past he seemed determined to conceal. Marian’s car faltered, leaving her stranded, and Jack offered assistance. As rain began to fall, they …

Joe learned from Amos that Jack had been seen leaving the barn with Marian. He drove to the Wilks farm to find Jack present. The reason for his visit was Marian having broken Matt's fishing rod, a gift from Peggy, and Joe’s subsequent borro…

Reluctant to work, Jack requests that Matt find a replacement. Joe overhears Jack arranging a meeting at the Feathers for Wednesday. The Wilks are seeking a gourmet cook, and Marian inquires of Annie. She also asks about a suitable restaura…

"If you're going to use the new road," Jack said to Wilks, "it has to be open to everyone." Wilks, disinclined to allow strangers to traverse his land, decided to abandon the lawsuit altogether. Joe was nursing a quiet drink when Ruth joine…

Matt has an interview scheduled for two days hence in Bradford. Jack is meeting Lynn at the Feathers; she has registered under the name Sugden. The Wilks are staying at the same hotel, and Henry observes Jack and Lynn together. He discreetl…

Tom recounted to Ruth the details of a car accident involving Henry and Joe. Meanwhile, Matt spoke with Jack about a recently acquired van. Tom then requested employment from Jack. Police Constable Ball inquired of Amos whether Joe had been…

Today marks Matt's interview. Ruth visits Jack and comes to a quiet understanding: their connection has faded. Joe has awakened, but is unwell. Meanwhile, Wilkes is recovering from a severe leg fracture. At the farm, Tom has begun his work,…

Matt informed Peggy of the unsuccessful outcome of his job application, prompting her to seek funds from Jack. Matt then confided in Jack, characterizing Tom as indolent. Tom, in turn, persuaded Ruth to visit the Woolpack, hoping for an en…

Threats began to fly from Tom’s lips, pointed at Jack as the true father of his son, Jackie. Ruth implored Jack to dismiss Tom. Soon after, Marian ended her relationship with Jack, and he, in turn, dismissed Tom. Ruth had already packed her…

Henry has returned from the hospital. Jack has purchased a new van for Matt and Peggy. Annie suspects Jack possesses more financial resources than he reveals. Officer Ball reappears to inform Joe that his insurance policy has lapsed. Janie …

Following an incident that embarrassed her before his family, Jack finds himself with an enemy in Janie. Separately, Henry suffers a fall and is later discovered unconscious by Marion and Norman.

Joe informed Marian that Jack remained married, while Henry cautioned Jack to keep his distance from her.

The Sugdens' Land Rover was located by the police. Norman, emboldened, proposed to Marian, only to be met with a refusal. Elsewhere, Peggy severed ties with Jack, and Marian ended their clandestine relationship. Annie delivered a stark ulti…

News arrived for Peggy and Matt of a future doubled in joy. Meanwhile, PC Ball saw the prosecution of Jack and Joe through to its conclusion. Elsewhere, Janie offered Frank playful glances, though her attentions remained unanswered.

Jack had made up his mind to return to London. Janie invited Frank out, but she ultimately chose to spend time with Joe instead. Their connection, however, proved fleeting; Joe quickly began to monopolize the conversation with stories of Ma…

Jack reconsidered and extended an invitation to his friend Bart to visit Emmerdale Farm. Frank found himself drawn to Janie's company and asked her to accompany him. Meanwhile, Marian offered a chilly reception to Joe.

The cowshed yielded a startling discovery: Sam, lying still and unresponsive. Matt, acting swiftly, transported him to the hospital. Elsewhere, Frank and Janie enjoyed a delightful first encounter, culminating in a shared kiss.