Series 18

04.01.1989

As Matt prepares to leave, Dolly has one last surprise for him. While, Phil's getaway plans put him on a collision course with Sandie.

05.01.1989

Nick fears that Phil will reveal his guilty secret to the police, as Kate prepares to confess her own secret to Mark and Rachel.

11.01.1989

Joe's plan to get Kate's children used to the idea of living at Emmerdale Farm goes badly wrong - while Seth's idea of getting Jackie and Kathy used to living in Demdyke Row doesn't go down well either.

12.01.1989

Annie worries about the missing teenager, but it's her own health that ought to cause her concern, while Amos has his own worries about his missing customers.

18.01.1989

Annie finds the tension too much for her, as a full-scale search is launched for Mark. Also, instead of a quiet night in, Jackie and Kathy find themselves invited to a party - their own.

19.01.1989

As news of Mark brings one crisis to a head, Henry finds himself heading for another with Annie.

25.01.1989

The fighting gets dirty in the pub war between Amos and Ernie, but not as dirty as Jackie's battle with Pete. While, Dolly thinks Matt is resorting to dirty tricks in their row over Sam.

26.01.1989

Mark discovers that life at Emmerdale Farm is far from dull when he walks into a row between Joe and Jackie over veal calves - while Amos tries to enlist Dolly and Kathy as secret weapons in the pub war.

01.02.1989

A big welcome is planned for Kate and the kids at Emmerdale Farm and it's time to bring on the dancing girls at The Woolpack - whatever Amos might think.

02.02.1989

Caroline decides to strike while the iron's cold, the meal's not cooked and the house is a mess - while Jackie seems to be doing nothing to celebrate his and Kathy's first wedding anniversary.

08.02.1989

Alan knows Caroline knows something he doesn't. He also doesn't know how to make her tell him what she knows. But her secret could be crucial to Jackie's plans for a bright new future.

09.02.1989

Alan decides wining and dining is the way to learn Caroline's secret - but he ends up more in the dark than before, while Sandie's blind date is more of a success than Jackie thinks it ought to be.

15.02.1989

Alan's chance of buying Whiteley's Farm could depend on voices from beyond the grave - while Amos is happier with serving spirits than hearing them.

16.02.1989

Jackie puts a stop to Alan's plans, but can he persuade Joe, Matt and Henry to put their money where their mouth is.

22.02.1989

A night out for Dolly and Sandie leaves Sam holding the baby - and nursing a grudge.

23.02.1989

Nick is confident of getting off lightly at court - but he's in for two surprises today when an old friend walks back into his life.

01.03.1989

It's the day of the auction of Whiteley's Farm, and all Jackie's hopes rest on Joe. Has he got the nerve to beat Alan to the spoils?

02.03.1989

Nick decides it's high time he left home - but Caroline is more worried about the presence of Clare.

08.03.1989

Denis sets Alan the task of getting the Sugdens off their farm.

09.03.1989

A new man in Sandie's life opens up prospects of an exciting future - but it looks like the woman in Nick's life is harbouring a secret from her past.

15.03.1989

A stranger visits Beckindale determined to find out about Sandie. Who is she - and why has she come?

16.03.1989

The big race day in Beckindale, all Jackie's money is riding on Seth's dog. The trouble is, Seth hasn't got the dog anymore!

22.03.1989

Joe and Kate have one last chance to persuade Donald to make their dreams come true by marrying them in church, while Clare helps Nick fulfill a dream of his own.

23.03.1989

Joe and Kate are not the only ones with wedding plans. Both Alan and Nick are dreaming of walking their loved ones down the aisle - but they haven't got round to telling them yet.

29.03.1989

Alan discovers that all he has to do to win Caroline's heart is look like Robert Redford or Clint Eastwood - while Joe finds himself face to face with a man who's already won Kate's heart - and lost it.

30.03.1989

Kate finds herself under threat on two fronts. One man wants to stop her wedding, while another wants to stop her election. Clare, meanwhile, falls in love - and hopes Nick will approve.

05.04.1989

Alan's new image doesn't get him very far with either the voters or Caroline, while Kate tries to reassure Joe that her ex-husband won't stop their wedding.

06.04.1989

Surprise visitors for both Annie and Sandie - but while Sandie's visitor turns her life upside down, Annie is determined that her unwelcome guest won't do the same to Emmerdale Farm.

12.04.1989

Kate is at the church, with no sign of Joe but ex-husband David watching and waiting - and another unexpected guest finds himself with a key role. Nick, meanwhile, discovers why Clare isn't keen to marry him.

13.04.1989

Jack has to explain why's he back in Beckindale without Marian but with another old girlfriend for company, while Sandie is offered the chance of a lifetime to leave the village with boyfriend Tony.

19.04.1989

Jack is seeing too much of his old flame, Sarah, for Henry's liking. Meanwhile, Nick decides that if he can't marry Clare, she's got to go.

20.04.1989

Jackie's illness isn't flu - but the diagnosis could mean tragedy. Meanwhile, Alan is reminded how dangerous it can be to make Jack angry.

26.04.1989

Jackie and Kathy's dreams are shattered, while for Amos a whole new universe seems to be opening up - until Eric spies the chance of easy money.

27.04.1989

Joe and Kate return from honeymoon and walk into a spectacular argument, while Jack and Jackie both make spur-of-the-moment decisions about their futures.

03.05.1989

Amos sets out on a spot of stargazing, while Bill has other heavenly bodies in his sights. Amos decides that two would be company in Caroline's cottage, but with Archie around, three's definitely a crowd.

04.05.1989

This could be Alan's big moment - getting rid of Archie and beating Kate in the council election but Caroline makes sure that any success he has will taste far from sweet.

10.05.1989

Alan has to find somewhere new to live. Matt's found Dolly somewhere, but she's not happy about it and while Mark wants to bring a stray to Emmerdale Farm, Kate worries that Rachel is using the farm as more of a hotel than a home.

11.05.1989

Sandie sets off for a new life, while Kathy worries that the new life Jackie has in mind might not be such a good idea.

17.05.1989

Alan stands up to Denis for the first - and the last time - and it looks like ruining Kathy's plan to get Jackie back into farming, as well as Alan's own prospects of wooing Caroline.

18.05.1989

Kathy has a surprise for Jackie, but Jackie has one for her too. Caroline and Alan, meanwhile, are both convinced their friendship is over...but, oh, how wrong can you be?

24.05.1989

Changing times force Donald to lock the church at night, but ends up on the wrong side of the door!

25.05.1989

A night of passion should have brought Alan and Caroline together, but it seems to be driving them further and further apart.

31.05.1989

Eric takes a keen interest in Dolly and it looks like there's more on his mind than friendly advice.

01.06.1989

Seth sets a trap to catch a poacher - is Alan fly enough to escape?

07.06.1989

When "champion" steaks are on the menu in Beckindale, Alan wonders what's happened to his missing horse. Meanwhile, Kathy starts her new job, amid mounting problems for her and Jackie.

08.06.1989

Dolly's friendship with Ted Sharp causes a few raised eyebrows at Emmerdale Farm, while Kathy turns to her friends to try and resolve her problems with Jackie.

14.06.1989

Caroline is determined to enjoy a day trip to York with Alan - he's determined to place some hot betting tips!

15.06.1989

Annie and Henry have a surprise plan for Donald - and a riding lesson ends in a surprise for Rachel when her horse bolts.

21.06.1989

Denis decides that the Sugdens must learn they're playing with fire by turning down his last bid to get them out. Alan, meanwhile, thinks he's being subtle about his plans for a game farm, but he can't fool Eric - or Seth.

22.06.1989

Joe decides that expanding the farm is the best answer they could give to Denis's dirty tricks and Alan discovers that Seth is as wily a businessman as he is a gamekeeper.