Season 25

Harry returns, on a mission to win back former fling James. Romeo wants to expose Mac as the liar he really is.

The Dog is in hot water with the police, which could spell trouble for Liam. Romeo causes chaos for Yazz.

Darren convinces Ollie to get back into football, and a professional footballer approaches him with a difficult proposition. Plus, Imran comes home.

It's the first day of Buster's trial as he faces prison for claims of sexual assault. Ollie should be getting ready to testify, but he's nowhere to be found...

Luke is escorted to the stand by the police, but his anger gets the better of him. Ollie and Brody have to relive their traumatic experiences as they give their testimonies.

It's Damon's turn to testify, but will he be able to keep up his lie? Laurie becomes overly friendly with Sienna.

Imran makes a shocking confession to his family. Sienna confronts Laurie, and Brody believes his best friend has turned against him.

It's time for the closing arguments in Buster's trial, with Brody and Ollie poised to discover whether justice will be served. Have they done enough to send him down?

Imran tries to win back ex-girlfriend Brooke, but little does he know she fancies his best friend. Goldie has a crush on a priest, and Mercedes parties with bad boy Liam.

Mercedes is nowhere to be found after a wild night out. Lisa decides to tell Liam how she really feels. There's a horrible surprise in store when a mysterious robber breaks in to The Loft.

Grace and Lisa go on a hunt to find the hooded bandit. Louis wants to write a letter to his true love, and Mercedes conceals her hangover as she spends time with Sylver.

Louis has a realisation that makes his situation a lot more threatening. Ollie and Brooke scrape up all their money for a slap up meal in The Hutch, but their date doesn't go to plan.

Louis desperately tries to escape. Mercedes has some grovelling to do to prove to her family that her wild antics with Liam are over. Sinead looks through Jonny's wallet.

It's Breda's birthday, but she has more important matters to attend to as her hostage Louis is getting restless. Ste has to face his demons in the form of his stepdad Te

Simone is on the warpath as she turns up at Breda's pig farm, while Simone's lover Louis, who is gagged and restrained inside, manages to break free.

James crashes Harry's blind date to confess his love, which inspires his son Romeo to follow his heart too. Terry hatches an evil plan that may put his stepson Ste in danger.

Ste agrees to help Terry, if it means that Terry will leave town for good. Romeo and Lily rekindle their romance. And Alfie is offered an internship in Washington DC.

Scott gets fired in the aftermath of Terry's plan. Alfie makes Yazz an offer she can't refuse - to go to Washington DC with him, while Sienna gets the wrong end of the stick.

Terry makes Ste's life hell, but luckily Jonny is by his side. Sienna needs to prove to Laurie she's worth trusting, and Romeo plans to make a shocking confession to James.

Yazz and Alfie tell their families about their future plans. Mac is on a mission to stop Alfie pursuing his dreams. Sienna's frustration with Laurie forces her to take drastic action.

Darren catches ex-wife Nancy in a compromising situation with her new lover. Donna-Marie reveals the truth for all to hear, and Yazz, while feeling second best, makes a drastic decision.

Cindy is back and ready to reclaim her house. Donna-Marie gives Mac some life-changing news, while Laurie, Sienna, Sinead and Brody go on a double date.

It's Juliet's birthday, which ends in tears. Sinead is determined not to let Sienna steal her husband. Scott discovers the identity of Nancy's new man, while Cindy asks Tony for help.

Mandy and Darren face a big decision about their unborn baby, Mac has a proposition for Sami, while Juliet sparks an inappropriate new crush.

Nancy organises a disability awareness day at The Bean. Oscar gets stage fright before his big performance, but Brooke is on hand to reassure him. Mandy has a confession to make.

Donna-Marie sets her sights on a new client, Martine convinces Lisa to stand up for herself, and Brooke gets the wrong end of the stick and confronts Juliet.

Juliet will stop at nothing to try and get her crush to reciprocate her feelings, even if that means destroying a family. Lisa is let down, while Joel tries to talk sense into Mercedes.

There are two new arrivals in the village. Liam loses his cool when his car is stolen, and Juliet applies for a job in the hopes it will lead to romance with her crush.

Liam accuses someone of being Michael, the mysterious person who has been terrorising him for weeks, unaware that his true tormentor is trainee priest Joel.

Liam shows his vulnerability to Mercedes, but later a fight breaks out and someone gets shot. It's Sinead and Laurie's anniversary, but Sinead is convinced he's having an affair.

There's a desperate situation for one family as the gunshot victim is revealed. Cleo is asked on a date, and Sinead, Laurie, Sienna and Brody play a game of truth or dare.

Liberty discovers a surprising secret from Sami's past. The McQueen family do all they can to get Bobby in to private school.

One village resident turns to God for help. Sinead is desperate to find proof that her husband is cheating, so she breaks in to his office.

Hollyoaks High is hosting an 'inspiration' fundraising ball. Everyone dresses up as iconic and inspirational people, but one resident crashes the party and reveals a huge secret in public.

Liberty takes centre stage to save the fundraising ball from being a disaster, but she freezes under pressure. Misbah discovers a shocking meme has been posted on social media about her.

Ste continues to taunt the Maaliks, but did he post the meme of 'killer doctor' Misbah? Tom has a confession to make to Peri, and Damon decides to splash the cash on a new venture.

Tony tries to talk Ste out of his vendetta against the Maaliks. Brody isn't too happy with Damon once he finds out what all their money was spent on, and Mac treats Donna-Marie and Juliet.

Cindy tries to help Donna-Marie get out of Mac's life, but her kind gesture backfires. Maxine is in hospital after collapsing, and Damon is shocked to discover what might be wrong.

Breda tries to stop Sylver from reuniting with his birth mother. Romeo organises an intervention for Juliet, hoping to convince her how evil Mac is, and Damon makes a big gesture to Maxine.

Diane tries to reunite Lily with an old friend. Breda is blackmailed over her murderous ways. Cleo has her first date with Mitchell.

The McQueens declare war on the Deverauxs, which may cause problems with Cleo and Mitchell's budding romance. Sylver meets his biological mother, but it doesn't go as well as he'd hoped.

Breda tells Sylver all the tragedies of his past, but is it the truth? Darren and Mandy are back from London after her operation, so Juliet pays her crush a visit.

Mandy desperately tries to get in contact with Darren after she feels sharp pains in her stomach, but Juliet has turned his phone to silent. And Breda has a change of heart.

Darren has no idea that he is Juliet's forbidden crush, but that doesn't stop her telling Brooke all about their love. Romeo takes drastic measures to prove a point to Lily.

Brooke is determined to put a stop to Juliet's forbidden love for Darren. Tom asks Tony for some love advice, Myra suggests a double McQueen wedding, and Prince returns to the village.

Prince is determined to win his wife back, but will he find out about her affair with Romeo? Mercedes and Myra have their hen do, while Harley and Tom plan a coming out party.

Lily has to make a big decision on whether to stay with her husband, or start a new life with Romeo. Liam sabotages Mercedes' hen do by convincing Sylver that his bride-to-be is on drugs.

Peri has a shocking confession to make to her lovers Harley and Tom. Sylver is finding it difficult to trust his fiancée, and his anger takes over. Lily struggles to stop harming herself.

Liam does Mercedes a favour, but what does he want in return? Tony has a confession to make to the Maaliks, while cracks appear in Sally and Myra's wedding plans.

Peri invites the Maaliks around for dinner, which doesn't go as planned. Myra is having second thoughts about marrying Sally. Jonny and Stuart's true intentions with Ste become clearer.

Ste is on a path of destruction, but can Jonny stop him from making a huge mistake? Sami's Auntie Kameela takes a shine to Liberty and invites her to dinner without telling Sami.

This special episode follows the Maaliks having a traditional Indian meal, while Ste is introduced to a group of friends, unaware that they all have far-right extremist views.

Mac is trying his best to bond with his daughter Juliet, but James keeps getting in the way, leaving Mac more determined than ever to rid himself of James for good.

Sylver receives a mysterious gift while celebrating his first birthday since being let out of prison. Breda breaks in to the Cunninghams' house, Lily makes a decision about her marriage.

Breda has come to a decision about Mac's proposition. Prince wants to help Lily, even if she's resistant, and Damon surprises Maxine, but she is confused by the gesture.

It's the first day of Mac's trial for defrauding Cindy, and Breda has a big task ahead of her, but will she be able to pull it off? Cleo gets a helping hand from Mitchell.

Marnie and Harry make a shocking discovery. Mercedes is sick of Myra's insistence on an extravagant wedding. Walter disapproves of his grandson's crush, Cleo.

Romeo is in a panic after what he discovers. Liam starts to smirk when he sees Myra and Mercedes drunk in the village. What is he planning?

The McQueens are preparing for their double wedding, but Liam is still blackmailing Mercedes, and he gives her an ultimatum. Meanwhile, an upset Juliet threatens to burn down the school.

It's the double McQueen wedding. Myra and Sally, and Mercedes and Sylver prepare to commit their lives to one another, but Myra spots an unwanted face at the event.

A beloved resident decides to leave the village. Maxine discovers her boyfriend Damon's dream future is to move to New York with his best friend Brody!

Maxine passes out in her car, and Misbah worries that her illness is more serious than they first thought. Breda acts as super nanny to Bobby and Max, while Liam rethinks his life choices.

Jealousy is all around as Sinead is convinced Sienna is out to steal her husband, and Liberty discovers her new boyfriend Sami had a fling with Sinead. Maxine claims she's getting worse.

Laurie makes Sienna uncomfortable while they're on a school camping trip. Liberty and Sami host an awkward dinner for Sinead and Brody, and Liberty gets the wrong end of the stick.

Liberty shares some news with the Maaliks, and Sami is mortified. Brody is frustrated when Sienna won't tell him what happened on the camping trip, and Maxine goes missing from hospital.

Sinead is accused of being a homewrecker, while Sami is determined to prove himself to Liberty, and Sienna decides to do something about her situation with Laurie.

Lily reunites with Romeo, and discovers the tragic developments she has missed since being away. Grace and Mercedes declare bar war on each other - who can put on the biggest event?

Mercedes and Grace are loving throwing shade at each other in their battle of the best night out. Maxine comes clean to Minnie, while Lily is feeling overwhelmed.

Lily breaks down in school after forgetting to prepare a presentation. Damon could be about to discover Maxine's lies, while James is determined to find Mac's killer.

Lily is recovering in a mental health hospital, and Romeo decides he must go on the run, or he will face prison for Mac's murder. Before he goes he must say one final goodbye to Lily.

Diane gets a call from the hospital to say that Lily has disappeared. She looks everywhere for her, and Prince joins in the search. Farrah gets some shocking news.

Diane, Prince and Tony are desperate to find Lily, who is with Romeo waiting for a train, and there's a series of flashback memories around Lily's mum.

Residents of the village react to a recent departure, and Juliet decides she will tell Darren about her true feelings for him.

Before Juliet can tell Darren how she truly feels about him, his girlfriend Mandy goes into labour. Meanwhile, Sylver tries to distract Prince from the heartbreak he is going through.

Darren is worried that the baby may not be his biological son, so he orders a DNA kit, while Luke wants to fight for his family. Brooke meddles in Juliet's love life.

Ollie tells Mandy that Luke wants a paternity test, but Mandy is worried about Darren. Kyle is horrified to see who Nancy has invited to his party, and Laurie manipulates Sinead.

Ollie tells Mandy and Darren who the father of the baby is. Sinead comes clean to Cleo, while Sienna plans to trick Laurie into a confession about him harassing her. Kyle is threatened.

Scott and Ste host the Easter fete in the hope of cheering up Diane and Tony, and all the business owners get involved. Stuart and Jonny cause trouble with the Maaliks.

Laurie's future at Hollyoaks High could be in jeopardy, while Sinead makes a shocking discovery about his past. Mercedes and Breda fight for Sylver's affection.

Brody has had enough of Laurie, so decides to take matters into his own hands. Scott has a date, but Lisa and Martine crash it, while Peri confronts Ste and drops a bombshell.

Goldie sets Walter and Marnie up on a blind date. Recent events come back to haunt Jonny. Sienna receives some terrible news, while Sinead makes a drastic decision about her marriage.

Jonny decides to take Peri and Ste on a family outing, but the day takes a dark turn. Scott refuses to do his drag act for the fundraiser quiz, so Tony decides to do it instead.

James is out of ideas about how to free his innocent son Romeo from prison, so he decides he needs to secure a confession from someone else.

Liam gives Prince some dangerous advice, which leads Prince to seek revenge for Lily's death. Diane desperately tries to make everything perfect for Lily's forthcoming funeral.

Liam discovers his gun is missing, along with Prince, who is on a mission to seek revenge. Diane breaks down in Price Slice, while Jonny convinces Ste not to go to Lily's funeral.

It's the day of Lily's funeral, and Diane struggles to find the words for her eulogy. Will Prince manage to get to the church in time?

Sylver and Mercedes are horrified to discover Prince has chosen to work for Liam. Kyle's former fling Colin threatens to ruin his life, while Walter invites Cleo around for a family meal.

Darren makes a big accusation about Kyle. Cleo gets the wrong end of the stick, while Damon promises to take more time off work to spend with Maxine, but can't bring himself to tell Brody.

Maxine takes drastic action to protect her secret that she's not actually ill. James makes a grand gesture to Harry, but Romeo gets the wrong idea.

Damon makes a decision about his and Maxine's future. Sami offers his expertise to stop Stuart and Jonny. Tony is forced to consider a new business idea.

Recent events cause Ste to question the decisions he's been making. Sylver is forced to step in when things get heated at The Dog.

Mercedes' defences go up when a familiar face returns to the village. A new arrival at Hollyoaks High could cause problems for Imran.

Jonny and Ste reveal their plans to move in next door to the Maaliks. Mercedes is fighting to keep her family together, while Liam has a big job for Prince.

Mercedes makes a heart-breaking discovery, Farrah receives a job offer but can't bring herself to tell Grace, and Sid makes Imran's school life difficult.

Liam takes Mercedes on an adventure to cheer her up. They steal Harry's car and take it for a spin, but the trip ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Grace wants to make a grand gesture to Farrah.

After crashing into roadworks, Mercedes worries she hit someone. Liam goes out to check and discovers a shoe. Harry realises Romeo doesn't have his car, and reports it stolen.

Mercedes gets some horrifying news, and Liam tries to tempt her to ease her pain with drugs. Sinead suspects Laurie didn't go to his anger management session, and is furious with him.

The school investigation comes to an end, Mercedes and Sylver decide they need a holiday away, and Harry helps the police with their inquiries.

Sienna can't take Laurie's torment any longer. After talking to his wife Sinead, she realises she must take matters into her own hands.

Will Brody and Liberty manage to stop Sienna making a catastrophic decision? Meanwhile, Sinead has a shocking confession to make.

This special episode focuses on Sinead and Laurie, following a recent development. And it reveals what the residents of Hollyoaks village really think of their marriage.

Sinead is desperate for help, Nancy feels awful for fighting on the wrong side, and Harry is furious once he discovers who James's new client is.

Sinead finds comfort with a surprising friendship, and Sally comes to a realisation. Meanwhile, Farrah confides in Misbah about her relationship, and Darren is out to make some extra cash.

Sami wants to help Sinead, which angers one village resident. Meanwhile, Nancy is hated for her actions - but does she have a plan up her sleeve?

Farrah becomes suspicious of someone's involvement in the crash. Nancy is forced to tell the truth to Kyle. Darren becomes the new poster boy for the bike delivery business.

Mercedes is back from holiday, while Liam gets called into the police station for questioning. Ste causes a scene at Hollyoaks High, making Leela determined to take drastic action.

Cleo has an awkward date with her current boyfriend and former fiancé. Tony and Leela are determined to prove that Ste's new friends are up to no good. Harry finds himself in hot water.

Mitchell takes relationship advice from Joel. James gets some shocking news about his boyfriend Harry. Jonny and Stuart come clean, and Liam has a plan.

Leela has some devastating news for Misbah, Darren accuses Kyle of stealing, Harry finds himself in hot water, while Mitchell wants to prove to Cleo how much he cares for her.

James gives Harry an ultimatum, while Liam has a plan to stop his secret being revealed. Kyle threatens to sue Tony, and Cleo tries to help her ex-fiancé Joel.

Liberty is excitedly preparing for her wedding, but Grace is horrified when she spots an unwelcome resident in the village.

Lisa is hot on Liam's tail, while Breda and Jack take Mercedes and Sylver out for a salsa night. Cindy flirts with Joel, and Ste has an altercation with Peri.

Joel finds himself in an awkward situation, Lisa decides Liam's fate, while Leela is shocked when she realises the extent of Ste's involvement with Jonny and Stuart.

Liam wants to take his new relationship to the next level. Ste loses his temper after being confronted by his former best friend Tony, and Juliet is playing mind games with Brooke.

Stuart and Jonny are not impressed with Ste's actions and are forced to make a shocking decision. Jack asks Breda to move in with him, and Juliet plays a cruel trick on Brooke.

Maxine has an idea to cheer Grace up, and Brooke has a very important meeting with Sally. Ste hits rock bottom. Will Peri be able to save him?

Maxine and Damon's engagement party doesn't go to plan, and Maxine ends up seeking help from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Stuart and Jonny test Ste's loyalty.

Alison Hammond arrives in Hollyoaks with a very big surprise for one of its residents. Peri is on a mission to prove that Jonny isn't who he says he is, and Laurie tests Sally's patience.

Maxine receives some words of wisdom from an elderly man outside the hospital. Ste has some shocking family news, but will it change his ways?

Brooke, Juliet, Ollie and Imran could be about to discover some deadly secrets. Jack has a huge surprise for Breda, but is she disappointed? Mitchell plans to confront Maxine.

Juliet and Imran are close to making some disturbing discoveries. Breda is forced to make a huge decision, which may get her into a lot of trouble.

Sami and Diane try to convince Sinead to plead guilty at her court hearing against her husband Laurie. Kyle is concerned about Nancy. Breda makes a shocking discovery about Jack.

Sami turns to Laurie's previous victim, Georgia, to help him with Sinead. Grace is determined to get back to normal, and sets a date for when she'll be able to walk up The Loft stairs.

The repercussions of Sinead's plea spread in the village. Brody and Sienna meet with women who have been involved with Laurie in the past. Diane visits her convicted rapist son in prison.

The Gatsby-themed prom at Hollyoaks high is disrupted by one of the village residents, leading to a dramatic showdown. And Sami lets Liberty down right before their duo prom performance.

Everyone is shocked by what happened at the prom. Liberty confesses her engagement fears, and Sally has an idea that could help Sinead. The school kids hold a makeshift prom at The Hutch.

Sienna tells the school children her version of events with Laurie. Liberty writes a song about her feelings towards Sami. Mitchell and Cleo take Levi to see Scott's drag act at The Dog.

Liberty makes a huge decision about her future. Liam tricks Sylver into going to The Loft, and locks him in the office. Levi asks Scott out, not recognising him as the drag queen.

Scott has a date with Doctor Levi, but how long can he keep his drag act a secret from him? James is suspicious of Harry, Liam ruins Lisa's plan, and Nancy attempts to cheer up Sinead.

The McQueens throw a party for Max's birthday visit, but will Mercedes manage to hold it together? James is on mission to find out what's really going on, and Scott faces a moral dilemma.

This special episode focuses on Mercedes and Sylver, following Max's birthday party. Through flashbacks, we discover a huge secret from Sylver and Breda's past, and Liam helps Mercedes.

Darren and Kyle recall their sexual histories with Nancy. Breda wants to protect Sylver from Mercedes, and Harry talks to his ex, Ste.

Mercedes is on a mission to make things right. James is driven insane with suspicion and breaks down at The Hutch. Jonny promises to set Ste up on a date.

Mercedes has a spring in her step, which makes her husband Sylver suspicious. Tom embarks on a new summer business venture, and Sadie returns to drop another bombshell.

Jonny sets Ste up on a date, but it seems that Ste still has feelings for Harry. Prince and Romeo accidentally destroy Price Slice's display, which has consequences. James confronts Liam.

Ste tries to come between Harry and James, while Sylver doesn't trust Mercedes: little does he know what she's up to.

Jonny and Stuart continue to pull Ste's strings, while James is horrified by his own behaviour. And Mercedes is nearly caught out.

Goldie jumps at the chance of helping Joel with his new project. Marnie urges James to stop his suspicious behaviour. Maxine's dream wedding may be further away than she thought.

Liam and Mercedes know the identity of their blackmailer, so Liam comes to a drastic decision. Sparks continue to fly between Goldie and Joel.

Damon and Maxine go to view their wedding venue, but after some upsetting news, Maxine shocks everyone. Meanwhile, Liam goes on a date with Cindy.

Sienna is on a mission to get what is hers. Cindy realises Liam's true intentions. And Sadie returns with a demand for Liam. Also, Dr Levi wants Maxine to be his patient again.

Maxine feels like no one is on her side after discovering what Grace said behind her back. Harry begs Sadie to stay. And Tony makes a shocking discovery.

Harry wants to do the right thing, so he tells James the truth. After a run-in with former mate Ste, Tony confides in secret serial killer Breda, and tells her about all his past mistakes.

It's the first day of summer, and the McQueens are celebrating with a BBQ outside The Dog. Tom's Turtles opens, Harry feels out of options, and more of Sienna's plan is revealed.

Harry makes a shock discovery but will it change his plans? Mercedes continues to lie to Sylver, Marnie helps James make a big decision, and sparks fly between two of Tom's Turtles staff.

Sienna is in disguise, while Marnie tries to talk some sense into James. Liam confesses his feelings for Mercedes. Tom is laying down the law, and Sienna has a proposition for Liberty.

Levi tries to trick Maxine into confessing the truth. Liberty wants to help Sienna, while Breda gives Tony some parenting advice. Prince is persuaded to follow his heart.

It's Maxine's hen do. Meanwhile, at the Hula Luau stag do, Damon struggles to contain his emotions. Walter meddles in Prince's love life, and has Breda found her next victim?

As Maxine is bubbling with excitement about her wedding, Sienna is ready to put her plan into action to get 'her' children back. Cleo is jealous when Mitchell attracts Cindy's attention.

Things are tense between Sienna and Maxine as the wedding starts. Mitchell tries to prove that Cleo is the only girl for him, while Marnie looks set to ruin Juliet's money-making scheme.

Brody tries to mend his broken heart in the aftermath of the wedding. Scott realises it's time to reveal the truth to Levi, while Cleo is surprised to hear that Goldie has a mystery man.

Damon and Brody talk about what they want for the future. Maxine confides in Misbah about past traumatic events. Cleo wants to meet Goldie's new man, unaware that it's her ex.

Sinead is floored when she gets a letter from Laurie before his sentencing. Cleo's birthday isn't the happy occasion she was hoping for, and Ollie and Brooke prepare for the best summer.

Sinead makes a brave decision and celebrates by going to a festival. Scott's drag persona Anita Tinkle has a make-up emergency that Mitchell is on hand to help with.

Some of the residents of Hollyoaks are heading to a music festival, where romance blossoms and feuds intensify. It's Laurie's day in court, but will he be punished for his actions?

Sinead is in trouble, but can anybody help? Brooke finds herself alone in a music tent without her 'survival kit'. Prince has big news for Goldie.

Diane and Sami desperately try to help Sinead. Juliet is overwhelmed with guilt, while Prince tries to get Goldie on board with his grand plan.

Brooke makes a shocking discovery. Ste is caught protesting on TV, which has devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Prince sets his plan in motion.

The Maalik family's Eid celebration turns nasty when Ste finds out his children have joined in the fun. He drags them away, while Stuart and Jonny intimidate the family.

Ste is very shocked by how far Jonny and Stuart went in frightening the Maalik family. Misbah wants to protect her children, but does she have any fight left?

The tension mounts as Ste is offered a way out of the far right group. Mercedes fools around with Liam while her husband is away, but she doesn't realise that someone is in the house.

Stuart and Jonny have an alarming secret plan, which is discovered by an intruder. Goldie is burning all of her clothes from her exes, and Mercedes has to cover her tracks.

It's Jack and Breda's secret wedding day, but Breda has pressing matters to attend to. She tells Joel in the confession box that someone in her family has sinned.

Goldie is forced to lie to her mum about Joel. Maxine has some distressing news for Damon, and Liam tries to fix things with Bobby. There's a shocking discovery in the village.

The village is shaken by the disturbing discovery. The walls are closing in on Breda, but she will manage to talk her way out of it? Damon has a big idea to show Maxine how special she is.

Breda is at a crossroads as she begs for God to give her a sign. Jack has gathered everyone at The Dog to try to establish who the serial killer is. Maxine breaks down to Sienna.

Maxine is over the moon for her big day, but will Sienna manage to convince her to tell the truth? Liam gives Mercedes a big ultimatum, and Jack helps a grieving villager.

Damon faces the repercussions of Maxine's big day. Breda has a lot of explaining to do. Mercedes feels like she's failed as a mum, while Diane gets a call from her son Finn.

Tony is determined to find Harry, while Diane has a huge decision to make about Finn, and Mercedes is heartbroken as Bobby continues to give her the cold shoulder.

Mercedes is conflicted about whether to run away with Liam or stay with her family. She makes her decision, but then gets some shocking news.

Tony thinks he's discovered who's responsible for his son's disappearance, while Brooke is frantic after being left alone with DJ.

Tony holds a barbecue in an attempt to find Harry, while Ollie struggles to lie to everyone about Luke being DJ's real father.

Cindy is conflicted and needs to talk to Mandy, and everyone is surprised to see a familiar face walk into The Hutch.

Luke is back in the village and has big plans now that he's a free man. Should Darren be worried? Meanwhile, Cindy is struggling to keep Ollie's secret.

Mandy, Darren, Nancy and Sinead try to pick up the pieces after Diane's actions. Cindy offers Liberty and Luke a shoulder to cry on.

The past comes back to haunt Nancy, and Brooke is desperate to confide in someone about being pregnant. Meanwhile, Peri and Cleo start university.

Luke and Cindy are faced with a big decision after outstaying their welcome at Darren and Mandy's flat. Sylver needs help with his business: luckily Goldie, Anita and Liberty are on hand...

Lisa Loveday returns and throws a party to spite her family. Walter targets Scott with his fierce beliefs, while Grace settles for being Sylver's friend.

Mercedes is being secretive when she returns from Spain. All eyes are on Mitchell after his behaviour towards Scott at Lisa's party, while Martine's past comes back to haunt her.

Mercedes is panicked by Sylver's suspicions, but she has more to worry about when she makes a life-changing discovery. Ollie asks the wrong person for help in his bid to impress Brooke.

Liam and Sylver come to blows. Finn makes an unwelcome return to the village, but has he changed his ways? Sinead tries to put the past behind her with a little help from her friends.

Mercedes and Brooke form an unlikely alliance, but it appears time is up for Brooke. Sylver tries to establish what Mercedes is up to. Sami wants to advance his relationship with Sinead.

Nancy is on the warpath but is she looking in the right direction for someone to blame? Mercedes struggles to come to terms with the consequences of her actions.

Ste's invited into Stuart and Jonny's far-right plan, but is he in over his head? Diane is stunned to hear that Sinead is engaged, while Juliet is desperate to put things right with Brooke.

Ste and Sami clash again, while the net is closing in on Stuart, who is being followed. Everyone is celebrating at The Loft but there's still tension between Mitchell and Scott.

Ste tries to come to terms with recent events, while Stuart springs into action. The Loft celebrations are interrupted by some big news.

Ste is struggling to keep his emotions in check. Meanwhile, no one can believe how far things have gone. The police are ready to take action.

Maxine shocks Sienna with her latest stunt to make herself look ill. James presents Maxine and Damon with a harsh reality and Marnie plays matchmaker for her son.

Maxine's lies may unravel when James Nightingale asks to see her full medical records. Sienna is furious when Liberty puts her future family plans in jeopardy to help Maxine and Damon.

James is growing suspicious of Maxine and puts Mitchell's career on the line in his search for the truth. Damon arranges a final meal at The Hutch for Maxine.

Damon prepares for his plea hearing, while Maxine and Sienna are under scrutiny. Joel believes his relationship with Goldie is divine intervention and plans to ensure they can be together.

Sienna and Maxine go head-to-head as their lives start crumbling around them. Scott gives Mitchell some home truths, and Joel must repair the damage that Breda has done with Goldie.

Cleo gets things wrong when she tries to cheer Mitchell up; and it's crunch time for Mitchell and Scott. Maxine is forced to swallow her pride to help Minnie.

Cindy gets caught in the middle of Darren and Luke's feud. Cleo gives Scott advice, unaware that Mitchell is his mystery man. Sylver and Goldie are suspicious of Breda's behaviour.

Courtney is hurt by Jesse's reaction to them getting married. Breda panics when she returns to the pig farm to find Tony missing. Cindy and Luke have big plans for the future.

Goldie heads to the pig farm to demand answers from Breda. Courtney and Jesse make a decision about their relationship. Mandy decides to play matchmaker for Cindy.

Breda gives her family cause for concern. Cindy and Tom team up to take over the village but need Grace's go-ahead. James enjoys toying with Marnie, but his good mood is soon shattered.

Diane decides to report Tony missing. Liam makes Mercedes realise what she really wants. Ollie tries to show what a good friend he is to Imran but goes about it the wrong way.

Maxine is feeling ostracised from the village, but desperately wants to make amends. James is on a downward spiral, but the worst is yet to come.

Mitchell and Cleo are excited to move in together, but Walter shares his disapproval. Everything is moving too fast for Brooke, leaving Ollie worried about what they'll do about the baby.

Scott pushes Mitchell to make a big decision about him and Cleo and later does something he might regret. Brooke and Ollie go for their 12-week scan but there are still mixed emotions.

It's the morning after the night before for hungover Scott and he suddenly remembers what he did. Maxine betrays those closest to her to make ends meet.

Mitchell is heartbroken by the effect his latest decision has had on his family. Maxine is under fire because of her selfish actions and feels like it's her and Minnie against the world.

Mercedes falls out with Sylver when he surprises her with a less than glamorous birthday gift. Martine wants to revisit her past mistakes to help her family.

Mercedes is terrified by Joel's discovery and is faced with an ultimatum. Scott doesn't want to be Mitchell's dirty secret any more, and he takes advice from James. Romeo opens up to Peri.

Peri encourages Romeo to make amends with James before it's too late. Liam is on a mission, which may result in danger for one village resident. Meanwhile, Sienna has her eye on Brody.

Luke offers to help Liberty with her plan to reunite Brody and Sienna, but instead he throws a party full of single girls to tempt Brody. Marnie is trying to keep her family together.

Sienna wants Brody back, but has he already moved on? James is feeling defeated, but Kyle urges him not to give up, and Nancy thinks Ollie is having second thoughts about the adoption.

Luke is interfering with Ollie and Brooke's adoption plans. Diane and Marnie are shocked when Tony's estranged dad Edward arrives. Goldie finds out that Breda has been lying to her.

Edward turns up at Diane's flat again but has already made an enemy out of Finn. Goldie plans to get to the bottom of Breda's behaviour, while Cindy's grand designs are in jeopardy.

Tony hopes that Goldie's plan will uncover Breda's darkest secrets. Edward continues to impress everyone but Finn, and Darren has a cheeky romantic treat in store for Mandy.

Breda has an unwelcome visitor at the pig farm. Edward steps out of his comfort zone to support Diane. Cindy meets the man who's going to make her dreams a reality.

Tom is annoyed by Cindy's underhand tactics. Breda scrambles for answers to defend her actions. Cindy needs to be a tower of strength during a friend's hour of need.

It's DJ's christening, but will the truth about Luke being his dad be revealed? Meanwhile, Breda has reached a crossroads with her plan for Tony.

Tony gets to go home. Tom desperately tries to halt Cindy's plans, fearing they're to dangerous, while Ella and Charlie are in the underground tunnels when disaster strikes above ground.

Luke has fallen off the wagon and his actions have catastrophic consequences. Mitchell and Anita find themselves trapped and in danger. Nancy and Darren go searching the tunnels.

The realisation of what Cindy has done begins to dawn on her. Nancy and Darren fear the worst. Mercedes is holding the community together as Cleo's suspicions are piqued.

A special episode in the hospital, where secrets are revealed and hearts are broken. Someone makes a decision about their future in the village after their whole world comes crashing down.

It's Harry's funeral and while Mercedes tries to make her peace, James searches for clues to find the killer. A sudden departure shocks the McQueens, and Grace sets her sights on revenge.

Mercedes has to defend herself in the wake of Grace's revelation. Sylver is faced with and ultimatum but needs Mercedes to make a bold declaration before he makes his decision.

Marnie, Juliet and Romeo are concerned by James's dark thoughts. Numerous other residents are also out for revenge. The night ends with a bang when someone shoots Mercedes.

The Maalik family move home and Yazz tries her best to be brave. The village is in shock after the previous night's events. Meanwhile, Finn hopes a new friend will give him a 'normal' life.

Liam, Grace and Sylver prepare their alibis, while Goldie is suspicious about Joel's version of events. Ste is trying to regain Stuart and Jonny's trust but they're not giving him an inch.

Ste makes a new ally in his effort to leave Stuart and Jonny's organisation. When Azim asks for Yazz's help with Sami and Sinead's wedding, the reality of losing her hearing hits her hard.

Ste desperately tries to escape from Stuart's house when he's left on his own. Sylver takes Sally's advice about moving on. Diane is hiding something about the night that Mercedes was shot.

Ste wonders whether he'll ever be able to escape Stuart and Jonny. Yasmine feels isolated in the build-up to Sami and Sinead's wedding, and confides in Imran about her friendship with Finn.

Stuart and Jonny have a dangerous plan that leaves Ste very worried. Edward makes his presence known in his new hospital role and decides to destroy Finn's chance at happiness.

Tensions are high between Jonny and Stuart. Luke spends his first day with his son, but Mandy promises Darren that she won't let anything come between him and DJ.

Ste's plan to escape Stuart and Jonny's organisation is put into action, but it's unlikely to go without a hitch. It's Sinead and Sami's wedding day. Nancy is ready to move on from Kyle. (Part 1)

Ste's plan to escape Stuart and Jonny's organisation is put into action, but it's unlikely to go without a hitch. It's Sinead and Sami's wedding day. Nancy is ready to move on from Kyle. (Part 2)

Leela offers to help Stuart's son Sid as the repercussions of the day before leave him vulnerable. The crane disaster comes back to haunt Darren and he takes his anger out on Luke.

Mandy orders Darren to help Luke and sort out their differences. Cindy admits to Mandy that she still has feelings for Luke and decides to do something about it.

Luke runs away from his fears and rekindles his romance with Cindy. Ollie feels left out when Brooke decides that she would rather have Sienna with her at the scan.

There's a special party at The Hutch, but the celebrations end in disaster for one guest. Sienna is reeling from the shocking news she received, and Marnie is still trying to help James.

Marnie has a huge announcement to make in her plan to bring sophistication back to Hollyoaks village. Ollie needs Mandy and Darren's help, while Cindy's curiosity gets the better of her.

Sienna makes it her mission to help a lost soul when they turn up at school. Damon is released from prison and Maxine returns from America, but can they make amends?

Sylver has a big decision to make between his family and Grace. Sienna tries to find a new home for her latest project, while Brody and Liberty fear that they're in danger.

Sylver and Grace's relationship is under strain when Goldie finds out what they've been up to. Scott is excited for his future with Mitchell, but then Martine starts meddling.

Mitchell puts his plan in place. Brody puts his foot down when Sienna's Good Samaritan scheme gets out of hand. Everyone is shocked by the latest developments in Mercedes' shooting.

Mercedes has a mystery visitor while she sleeps - is it the shooter? Jesse and Courtney are out to impress. Brody and Liberty prepare to break some bad news to Sienna.

Sienna shares memories of her dad with someone who needs advice. Tony has harsh words for Breda when she cries on his shoulder. Damon confides in Brody that he was happier living a lie.

Cindy is putting her life back together, but it could be about to come tumbling down again. Sienna has reason to celebrate, but Brody and Liberty's secret is looming over them all.

Darren offers Luke a friendly ear, while Tom is concerned that Cindy is setting herself up for a fall. Finn is haunted by his past when his new job takes him to familiar ground.

Cindy wants answers after her worries become a reality. Marnie is ready to bring a slice of sophistication to Hollyoaks with a French twist. Edward sets Finn up for a massive fall.

Romeo inspires the residents of Hollyoaks to start speaking French, with the assistance of a sweet incentive. Sid is hurt by Juliet's actions and finds help in the wrong place.

Yasmine is torn about her friendship with Finn. James confronts Liam when his actions affect his family. The future is looking bright for Sally when she gets some promising news.

Mercedes is plagued by a mystery tormentor. James and Liam reach an understanding, but James has an ulterior motive. Yasmine is hurt after confronting Edward about Finn.

Mercedes rethinks her recent decisions, but Breda encourages her to show the village that she's back in business. Some new evidence comes to light over the shooting.

Liam shows off his alternative festive spirit. Breda questions Mercedes' memories from the night she was shot. Jesse gets his hopes up for his big career moment, but is he set for a fall?

Mercedes stands her ground to protect Bobby. Diane decides it's time to move on from Tony and confides in Scott about her perfect man. A new and unlikely romance is blossoming.

Mercedes wonders whether she's made the right decision when her safety is threatened again. Mitchell's plans to see Scott are thwarted by the Deverauxs' Christmas day out.

James and Liam discuss what skills they can bring to their new business venture. Scott and Mitchell get the opportunity to be a proper couple at the Christmas markets.

Mitchell prepares to tell his family about Scott. Sienna is desperate to know whether Christmas will fulfil her wishes, while Jack wants to whisk Breda away on holiday.

Scott spends time alone with Walter to better understand Mitchell's upbringing. Maxine is struggling to provide for her and Minnie, but a special invitation makes her happy.

It's Christmas Day and tensions are high at Darren and Mandy's, prompting a life-changing revelation. Walter's festive sermon about family warms the hearts of some. (Part 1)

It's Christmas Day and tensions are high at Darren and Mandy's, prompting a life-changing revelation. Walter's festive sermon about family warms the hearts of some. (Part 2)

Nancy starts to plan a New Year's Eve party at The Hutch. Darren and Mandy are playing matchmaker. Can Marnie, Ollie and Imran mend the rift between Juliet and Brooke?

Hollyoaks flashes forward to New Year's Eve 2020 where the village is a very different place. Nancy hosts her party at The Hutch, but secrets are set to explode before the fireworks. (Part 1)

Hollyoaks flashes forward to New Year's Eve 2020 where the village is a very different place. Nancy hosts her party at The Hutch, but secrets are set to explode before the fireworks. (Part 2)

Cindy, Mandy and Leela party at The Loft, but Mandy could live to regret getting on the wrong side of one reveller. Peri and Romeo help Tom with a potential love interest.