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.
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.
Season 9 episodes
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It's winter at Emmerdale Farm, and Annie Sugden finds herself thinking back to last summer. It was a busy time, with new land to work, and prospects looked bright. But there was a shock in store for all of them - especially Matt Skilbeck.
Matt worries that history with Peggy is repeating itself with Dolly when the doctor wants to keep Dolly in hospital longer. Meanwhile, Enid surprises Amos.
Enid is suspected of owning the fox as a pet, whilst Amos gets a shock to find a monkey on his table - also belonging to Enid. Meanwhile, Judy feels uncomfortable around Bob and wishes people would just be straight with her.
Enid declares war on Mick, but is left fuming when she is advised not to take legs action against him. Meanwhile, Amos and Henry discover Mick had caused their infestation problem.
Matt is concerned when Bill tells him that he's had a sheep killed by a dog identical to Snip. Meanwhile, Richard pushes Jesse one step too far, and Jesse decides to hand in his resignation.
The Sugdens are left worried when the doctor reveals that Dolly has taken a turn and needs an immediate operation. Meanwhile, Richard is furious when he is confronted by Henry over the pine forest and has a word with Jesse, who hands in his resignation.
Matt is relieved that Dolly is making a recovery, but is upset to discover she has miscarried. Meanwhile, Judy gives Joe the cold shoulder but the pair reconcile when Joe explains why he didn't turn up.
Bill confronts Matt over Snip attacking another one of his lambs, and Matt decides to put him down. However, Joe discovers that Snip has been sleeping in Mick's barn and stopped another dog going for Dave's lambs - will he stop Matt in time? Meanwhile, Judy tries to give Richard some advice but Richard throws her out.
Annie is thrilled to discover Jack will be returning soon. Ruth convinces Jesse to ask for his job back. Henry causes Amos to give in and quit his diet.
The family are thrilled when Jack returns but it's clear there's something borrowing him. Meanwhile, Jane is concerned about how Danny has been after losing his job.
Danny is thrilled when Richard reveals he can get him a job - but not so much when it's in Derbyshire. Meanwhile, Jack reveals that he is sick of writing and has lost interest.
Jane is furious to discover Danny has kept Richard's job offer secret, however she remind him that if he takes it, he'll be on his own. Also, Jack decides on a career change.
Danny decides to leave Beckindale for Derbyshire, whilst Jack decides to leave Italy for Beckindale. Meanwhile, Joe is suspicious of Jack's intentions.
Alan tries to convince the Sugdens that Jack won't adjust well to farm life. Meanwhile, Annie's words strike a cord with Jane, who sees Danny off for his job interview.
Ed decides to give up his business in America to take over his father's farm. Meanwhile, Amos hears noises and begins to believe The Woolpack is haunted.
When Donald returns to Beckindale after a long absence, Annie senses a change in him. Meanwhile, Dolly has to make a decision about her playschool job.
Amos wants to stage a Son et Lumiere in the Parish Church, but when Henry approaches Hinton about it but he's far from happy with his response. Matt is summoned by Harry who wants help. The Bishop visits Hinton. Hinton says he seems to think he is treated as a social worker as well as a vicar.
Sam's prize fish continues to cause disruption at Emmerdale Farm. Meanwhile, Donald pays an overdue visit to an old parishioner - and gets more than he bargained for.
Maurice wants his daughter to go with him when he leaves Beckindale, but Judy has other ideas. Meanwhile, a disagreement with Donald has fatal consequences for Harry. Harry worries about how his dog Sparky will cope if he dies. Harry says that he was once married, and his wife killed herself over 30 years ago. Harry wants communion. He and Hinton argue, and Harry asks him to leave.
Amos is sure Sam and Seth are up to something - and he's right. They've come to The Woolpack to make him an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile, Jack tries to figure out the milk quotas, and Dolly finds herself looking after an orphaned lamb.
Amos does nothing by halves, and his newly acquired allotment is already causing disruption at The Woolpack. Elsewhere, Maurice isn't happy with Seth's secretive answers about the game stock, and Jack goes to visit the Longthorns for advice.
Clifford Longthorn and his son Andy have fallen out over Andy not wishing to remain on the farm after school, and when Jack takes Andy's side he gets some hard words from Clifford. Elsewhere, Amos continues to work hard on the allotment, and Dolly worries about Annie's health.
Amos finds gardening hard going, much to Sam's and Seth's amusement, but when they visit his allotment they're in for a shock. Meanwhile, the tensions continue to rise between the Longthorns, as Carol attempts to make her voice heard.
Clifford sustains an injury on the farm and is left eating his words when Carol proves to be his knight in shining armour. Meanwhile, Sam challenges Seth to a fishing competition to settle whose the better fisher.
A new couple arrives in Beckindale as Emmerdale Farm prepares for the Connleton Show. Meanwhile, Amos hatches some elaborate plans - and they look like involving the whole village!
Dolly is trying to make some changes at the farm, in spite of stern opposition from Sam. Meanwhile, a problem for Matt becomes a way of making new friends.
Everything is peaceful in Beckindale as the village gathers for the Sunday Service. However, Amos' tranquility is disturbed by the arrival of a stranger. This stranger asks the postman about the murder of Sharon Crossthwaite a few years back, in woodland outside the village.
With Joe in America, Jack is coping well with work at Emmerdale Farm. But Matt senses that there are other things on his mind, especially as Jack has kept a painting drawn by Jackie 8 years ago. Matt tells Dolly about Jack's past relationship with Jackie's mother Pat Merrick, and how she married Tom despite the fact he was troublesome.
Amos's plans to surprise Henry look like backfiring on him at every stage. Meanwhile, Paul has some surprises of his own to spring on Annie. Jack and Pat meet for the first time in 8 years. However Paul listens in on their conversation.
Sam is not happy to discover Pat has returned to the village, but is relieved when Matt tells him it's just to visit a relative. Meanwhile, Amos throws Henry a surprise party - and actually manages to keep it secret.
It's Sunday in Beckindale, but Jack finds he has a score to settle before he can rest and he's not the only man in the village nursing a grievance. Jack is annoyed that Paul has published libellous gossip about him in the papers, hinting that Jack is trying to split up his former lover's marriage, and that Jack was incestuous with Sharon. Jack says that Sharon was not immediate family, she was a distant cousin about 10 times removed. Jack pushes Paul into the pond, saying he is scum and belongs in the pond.
Beckindale's eerie Bogle Bog is definitely not the place to be stranded in the dead of night - but that's exactly where Amos finds himself! And a customer at The Woolpack claims to come from a very long way away.
Joe is settling in to his new job with NY Estates but there is tension among the workers at Ridge Farm. John has money worries, and gets slightly drunk in The Woolpack. He comes back from work half an hour late and almost causes an accident on a tractor. Joe sends John home
Amos's strange behaviour causes Henry some concern and he's in for a shock when Seth investigates! Seth spies on Amos that night and sees him meet a woman in a car. Seth is amazed.
The villagers are getting ready for the Allotments Bonfire and Dance - but there's more trouble in store for Joe when a friend of Angie's gatecrashes the event and pulls them apart on the dancefloor. The two are soon scrapping on the floor leading to more shame for Annie. Seth tries to persuade his wife Meg to give her savings to him for safe keeping - she is not fooled.
The villagers are in for a shock when Tom makes a sudden return, especially for the Merricks when Tom turns up at their caravan uninvited. Meanwhile, Padraic tells Donald that he wants him to take over his job on the Hotten Council of Churches.
Tom tries to reconcile with Pat but Pat makes clear he is not wanted. Meanwhile, Amos is rightfully suspicious of a customer. Later, Joe discovers some trees have been stolen overnight.
An unexpected visitor arrives at The Woolpack - and threatens to undermine Amos's professional dignity. Tom makes an effort to apologise to Pat for his outburst the other night, but they soon fall out when he insults her over her relationship with Jack.
Tom and Derek arrange another theft of the Home Farm Christmas tree plantation, but things go disastrously wrong when they end up running Joe over in their effort to drive away.
Christmas in Beckindale - and as Dolly's Nativity play gets underway, Amos prepares his surprise for The Woolpack. Joe has a sprained shoulder and bruises following the robbery. Sandie passes the news on to him that she believes Tom was responsible.