Brookside Season 18 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Episode 2157 - Slag

Ryan decides to confront Nikki, Niamh's new year is not very happy, Mick sees in the new year with a kiss, and Jacqui, Susannah and Lindsey launch their new venture.

2. Episode 2158 - Banned

Rachel and Katie convince themselves that they know who the rapist is. Jacqui has a bad day, and Joey appears in court - with Benny not far away.

3. Episode 2159 - Shocks

Bev does not plan to give up easily on Ron, Susannah takes on Katrina as a full-time nanny. There is a shock in store for Gemma, and some terrible news for Jimmy.

4. Episode 2160 - Getting Rid

Bev is missing Josh, Jacqui tells Luke his services will no longer be required, Jimmy pays an emotional tribute to Susan, and Sinbad returns to the Close with some news for Mick.

5. Episode 2161 - Circumstantial

Lindsey discovers where Peter is. DS Rose is determined to find Luke guilty. Nikki provides a shoulder to cry on, and Margi makes an emotional revelation.

6. Episode 2162 - It's Over

Jackie tries to ease the pain of the betrayal felt by Lindsey. Some old wounds are reopened, as skeletons emerge from the Musgroves' closet.

7. Episode 2163 - Nowhere To Go

Jason's threats against Luke terrify Niamh. Lindsey vows that a broken heart will not stop her from following her dream. Gemma finds someone to blame for her misery. When Mike throws Bev out, she needs to convince Ron to take her in.

8. Episode 2164 - Squeamish

Sinbad has a hard decision to make. Niamh's domestic problems spread to her work. Anthea's resentment towards Bev grows, and Greg finds himself in a totally unexpected position.

9. Episode 2165 - Babysitting

Sinbad reaps his reward for showing sympathy to the Musgroves. Nikki decides to face the world, but is she really ready? Susannah's life changes dramatically, Jackie feels threatened by Karen, and Luke considers leaving Liverpool.

10. Episode 2166 - Reasonable

Jason and Greg take the law into their own hands. Mick is infuriated by a close friend's decision, Ron has pre-wedding doubts, and Bev's dress sense causes comment.

11. Episode 2167 - Three Months

While Niamh feels optimistic, Joey fears the worst. Ron tries to shake off Bev, while Harvey has a secret.

12. Episode 2168 - Music

Nikki has another flashback, which leads to someone else being accused of raping her. Susannah brings her baby home, Ron has women trouble, and Sinbad is confused by Mick's bitterness.

13. Episode 2169 - Confused

Mick's friendship with Sinbad may be over. Ron needs to decide whether he wants to be with Bev or with Anthea, and another familiar face appears in one of Nikki's flashbacks - but is it the rapist?

14. Episode 2170 - My Turn

Luke considers whether to share his suspicions of Harvey. Mick and Sinbad try to build bridges, and Joey's desperate attempts to salvage the silver fund may prove fatal.

15. Episode 2171 - Cabbage

Niamh settles the score with Benny. Rachel offers Nikki moral support. Jacqui faces up to a future with Lindsey, and a flicker of romance ignites between Susannah and Greg.

16. Episode 2172 - Onion Rings

Nikki's latest flashback brings her face to face with the man who attacked her. Niamh allows Joey back into the house. The Corkhills hold a dinner-party, but how will Jackie take to Jimmy's well-educated new friends?

17. Episode 2173 - Worried Sick

Nikki names the rapist, but has she got it right? Niamh dreads her imminent interview. Mick and Vonnie recall old times, and Anthea refuses to play Ron's game.

18. Episode 2174 - Refused Bail

Megan wonders whether to tell Anthea about Ron's betrayal. Lindsey outlines her demands in return for investing the extra cash needed for the "Millennium Club". Alec is appalled to see Susannah breast-feeding her baby in public, and distraught at the shame one of his grandsons has brought on the family.

19. Episode 2175 - Losers

Tim's attempts to woo Kelly prove to be an intoxicating experience. Harvey raises the temperature, Mike tries to persuade Megan to keep a secret, and Niamh and Joey talk.

20. Episode 2176 - Best Woman

Tim needs to convince the police of his innocence. Nikki is unaware that she is being followed by Harvey. Niamh receives some devastating news about Luke, and Ron and Anthea are due to marry - but will it all end in tears?

21. Episode 2177 - Similarities

Greg reacts strongly to the latest development in the rape case, as Nikki feels let down as she tries to face the possibility that more than one man may have raped her while she was drugged. Bev continues to scheme.

22. Episode 2178 - Vulnerable

Katie is seriously embarrassed when she discovers how the man of her dreams earns a living. Rachel and Mike are hoping for a night of passion, and Anthea makes Ron's day. Meanwhile, Niamh's secret is revealed, but how will it affect her family?

23. Episode 2179 - Ignorant

Greg and Margi's marriage may be over, Emily feels neglected, Niamh blames Alec for her problems, and Tim is in hot water again.

24. Episode 2180 - Solution

Ryan tries to prove Luke is innocent. Susannah gets some disappointing news from Jacqui. Lindsey feels that she is on the way up at last, but Jackie feels more and more down-trodden. Bev may have a trick up her sleeve.

25. Episode 2181 - Tea And Sympathy

Greg's desire for Susannah overcomes him. Margi opens her heart to Jessie. Nikki is being followed again, and a shock awaits Anthea when she goes to visit an ex-customer.

26. Episode 2182 - Time Together

Alec does something to please Niamh, Gemma runs rings around Mick, Jackie is feeling neglected, and Matt and Bosko cause a stink on the parade.

27. Episode 2183 - Trouble

Problems mount for the Musgroves as Ryan offers Jason an olive branch, while Nikki is determined to get her life back on track. Mick takes stock of his decision to take Jerome in, and wonders if he will live to regret it.

28. Episode 2184 - Had It

Jackie struggles to keep her temper during an evening out with Karen and Andy. The "cool" Jerome seems to be too hot for Mick to handle. Niamh is given an ultimatum, Emily tries to break free from Roger, and there is a police raid at the opening of Ron's new shop.

29. Episode 2185 - Pretences

Greg and Susannah are burning with desire for each other, but Jimmy and Jackie are at loggerheads. Nikki's attacker may be closer to her than she realises, and Niamh faces demotion and a wage cut.

30. Episode 2186 - Panic

Luke comes of age behind bars, and Ryan vows to fight for justice. The "Millennium Club" is about to open, but it may be too soon for Lindsey and Jacqui to start celebrating. Greg loses his nerve.

31. Episode 2187 - Mothers

Emily's fear of Roger inspires her to run. Ryan displays a darker side, and Greg has a second chance to show Susannah how he feels about her. Mother's Day brings heartache for one mother - Jacqui.

32. Episode 2188 - Not My Fault

Margi confronts Mr Thornton about her altercation with Emily's athletics coach. Nikki visits her counsellor for further advice. Jacqui insists that she is doing her best to ensure that the building work continues.

33. Episode 2189 - Bad To Worse

Jacqui makes a worrying discovery about the building work. Jimmy is caught on camera defending Emily, which may have unforeseen consequences. Ryan is warned to stay away from Nikki.

34. Episode 2190 - Cross

Jackie is annoyed when a reporter turns up to see her and won't go away, Lindsey is furious when she discovers the building work has been sabotaged, and Greg is angry when an old man shocks Nikki by wandering into the bungalow and claiming that he lives there.......

35. Episode 2191 - Past

Rachel becomes distressed when she gets locked in the bathroom. Jimmy is determined not to give up his job even though his colleagues now know about his past. Lindsey arranges to meet Rose Finnegan, and Tim realises he has more in common with Sinbad's guest than his own family.

36. Episode 2192 - Scruples

Greg is not impressed to find Jessie talking to Alec. Mick and Sinbad bid farewell to their unexpected house-guest when his son Kevin turns up. Rose makes Lindsey an offer she may not be able to refuse.

37. Episode 2193 - Bad Blood

Greg feels guilty about betraying his wife and family. Ron grudgingly gives jobs to Leo and Jerome. Margi wants to know what action Mr Thornton will take about Abbott. Lindsey must decide whether to tell Jacqui and Susannah what Rose has said.

38. Episode 2194 - Unrealistic Expectations

Nikki feels that Diane has betrayed her by not revealing that there is another person the police now suspect of committing the rape. The Musgroves receive more bad news, and Jimmy fears that it will soon be discovered that his degree certificates are forgeries.

39. Episode 2195 - Doubts

Nikki has to try to pick out a man who was at the party from an identity parade. Susannah receives a final demand from a food supplier which she can't pay. Jackie tells Jimmy that she can't take any more lies, and Sinbad and Tim have hamster trouble.

40. Episode 2196 - A Day Out

Emily and Kelly conspire to ensure that Jessie can spend some time with Alec, but he ends up losing his teeth. Jacqui becomes more confused about her feelings towards Harry, as Susannah mourns on the second anniversary of the death of Matthew.

41. Episode 2197 - Weed

Niamh and Joey confront Matt over the allegations that he grew cannabis above Ron's shop and at their previous home. Jason and Katrina look forward to better times. Lindsey takes Jackie and the children swimming, and finds that one of them has done something they shouldn't have in the pool.

42. Episode 2198 - Pathways

The Corkhills comtemplate the future, as Jackie realises that each of her options has a major downside. Lindsey wonders what lies in store for her with the Finnegans, and Jimmy needs to decide whether to tell the truth.

43. Episode 2199 - Dead-End Job

Lindsey comes face-to-face with someone she believed was dead. Alec asks Jessie out on a date. Susannah mourns Emily alone, Joey is concerned about his missing son, and Jackie is determined to succeed on merit.

44. Episode 2200 - Living Dangerously

Jimmy much decide whether, and how, to help Lindsey out of her latest problem. Greg realises that he is playing away too close to home. Ron is shocked by the demands of one of the customers of "Great Grannies".

45. Episode 2201 - Squatters

Sinbad is faced with a problem when the Musgroves tell him they are going to refuse to move. After chatting with Greg, Jason wonders about the state of his parents' marriage. Jerome and Leo leave home.

46. Episode 2202 - Guilty By Association

Alec and Jessie's friendship grows, but Greg and Susannah's is looking less close. Lindsey makes her escape - but did Callum see who was driving the car?

47. Episode 2203 - Consequences

Callum tries to solve the mystery. Katrina must decide whether to say yes to Jason's proposal. Greg and Susannah try to cope with being just good friends.

48. Episode 2204 - Dangerous Pursuits

The victim of a mugging finds himself being taken into custody. Jerome is convinced that Ron is a racist. Nikki develops an interest in dangerous pursuits, and Lindsey may not realise what she has got herself into.

49. Episode 2205 - False Hopes

Lindsey convinces the Finnegans to leave her alone, but Jacqui and Susannah are not impressed by her methods. Jason's secret is revealed, the date of Luke's trial is set, Greg is desperate to try to make his marriage work, and Matt thinks about ways of improving his fortunes.

50. Episode 2206 - Money Worries

Joey may be about to confess to raping Nikki. Rose gives Lindsey an ultimatum. Susannah reaches a decision about the "Millennium Club", and Matt's run-in with Katrina leaves him feeling somewhat downhearted.

51. Episode 2207 - Albatrosses

Matt tries to earn enough money to be able to put his problems behing him. Jacqui makes a devastating discovery, as the ownership of the "Millennium Club" is revealed, and Katie and Ryan consider what lies ahead for them.

52. Episode 2208 - A Desperate Woman

Niamh needs help when the car breaks down, a nasty surprise leaves Lindsey shaking with fear, Katrina is not at all impressed by Katie's taste in men, and Jayne unnerves Jason when she urgently needs to go to the toilet.

53. Episode 2209 - Life's Rich Tapestry

A confrontation with Susannah leaves Katrina seething and thinking about resigning. Nathan flirts with Jacqui, but will he remain loyal to Lindsey? Jessie acts on an omen, and Callum may be dropped right in it.

54. Episode 2210 - Pressured

Matt finds a passport to wealth and older women. Jacqui might have found a way of winning. Callum pushes his luck, and Leo wants to spread his wings, but will Mick let him?

55. Episode 2211 - Precancerous Cells

Luke feels that he cannot take being imprisoned for very much longer. Jimmy clashes with Abbott again, Mick is worried by a telephone call, and Anthea receives a diagnosis which shocks Ron.

56. Episode 2212 - Scars

Lindsey has had enough of her mother and father. Sinbad receives some distressing news. Matt looks forward to a hopefully lucrative future, and Jacqui's blackmail may finally pay off.

57. Episode 2213 - The Stones Of Shad

Sinbad fears that he has lost Mandy for good. Lindsey considers moving out. Joey finds Luke in hospital - bruised, battered and handcuffed to his bed - and the Stones of Shad are born.

58. Episode 2214 - Scared Witless

Tim calls an ambulance when he thinks Sinbad has committed suicide. Alec gives Jessie a driving lesson. Jimmy doesn't notice that Lindsey and Kylie have moved out.

59. Episode 2215 - Too Close

Margi fears for Nikki's safety. Niamh is thrown into emotional turmoil by Luke. Mick lends an ear to an old friend, and Nathan catches a couple in a compromising position.

60. Episode 2216 - Staff

A shock awaits Margi and Greg in Harvey's flat. Tim's appetite for business is whetted by the promise of naked women. Susannah may have left it too late to make up with Katrina.

61. Episode 2217 - Made For Each Other

Niamh is less worried about Luke, but wonders where they go from here. Nikki doubts that she will ever be able to enjoy the pleasures of a relationship. Anthea discovers that Ron has deliberately defied her, and corks pop when Jacqui and Nathan get together.

62. Episode 2218 - Smooth And Efficient

Luke wonders why his natural parents had him adopted. Leo and Jerome try to bring some normality into Nikki's life. Anthea is sick of Ron interfering in her private affairs, and for Jacqui and Nathan, it's the morning after the night before.......

63. Episode 2219 - Difficult To Find

Susannah is annoyed when she finds out that Katrina has given Emma a bottle. Rachel is relieved when Sinbad appears to be coming to terms with Mandy's forthcoming marriage. Joey explains his decision to give Luke to Rose.

64. Episode 2220 - Root Cause

Mick fears that Leo and Jerome are working in a dangerous trade when Jerome turns up in a new car. Greg believes he has found some vital evidence for Nikki's rape case. Ron receives a warning.

65. Episode 2221 - Caught Out

Jacqui wonders what her evening with Nathan is likely to lead to. Greg worries that his affair with Susannah is about to be revealed. The strain of recent events starts to affect Niamh and Joey's relationship, and Mick is concerned about Leo.

66. Episode 2222 - Unprofessional

The Corkhills are due to set off on holiday, but Jimmy has too many drinks to calm his nerves, and isn't allowed on the plane. Katie is embarrassed when she finds out Jacqui is seeing Nathan, and Susannah believes she knows who is to blame for the accident involving Harry.

67. Episode 2223 - Shared Heritage

Jessie is worried that Katrina can't cope with looking after two babies. Jimmy has no choice but to return home when Jackie goes on holiday without him. Rachel tells Katie that she is pregnant and doesn't know what to do, and Darren, Nathan and Victoria move in.

68. Episode 2224 - Muscling In

Katrina resents Jessie's interference. Rachel is not pleased that Jacqui has told Katie her news. Ryan decides to take matters into his own hands when he finds out that Harvey has refused to give a DNA sample.

69. Episode 2225 - Retracting

Jacqui believes that Mike ought to find out the truth about Rachel. Greg is pleased to discover that Margi is going to be away for a night. DS Rose gives Ryan a firm talking to when Harvey retracts his confession, and Joey visits Luke again.

70. Episode 2226 - Coming Back

When Jackie returns to the Close, she tells Jimmy that she is going to move in with Lindsey. Susannah is horrified to find that Lindsey knows about her affair with Greg. Ron steps in when he doesn't like the way Katrina is treating Harry, and Sinbad is disappointed that Ruth hardly recognises him.

71. Episode 2227 - Family Ties

Mike finds out that Rachel is pregnant, and Ron and Anthea set another wedding date. Jason looks forward to his liaison with Jayne. Matt and Bosko are looking for new investors in "The Stones of Shad", and Sinbad feels all alone in the world.

72. Episode 2228 - Offering

The druids plan to sacrifice Fudge the hamster in the stone circle of Shad. Harvey's reason for lying to the police is revealed. Sinbad discovers Rachel's news from Ron, and Jimmy and Jackie's marriage may be over for good.

73. Episode 2229 - Mesmerised

Greg celebrates Father's Day in an inappropriate way. Ron's cost-cutting leads to Ruth having to be rushed to hospital, and a violent confrontation with Sinbad.

74. Episode 2230 - Grudge

Margi returns from London, and is annoyed to find there has been no progress on the extension. Matt and Bosko hope that their luck will change at Glastonbury. Ron and Sinbad are not willing to forgive each other.

75. Episode 2231 - Hatred

Nikki fears that she may not be believed in court. Luke wishes that he could share Ryan's optimism. Katrina gets her first modelling assignment. Rachel tries to help Sinbad come to terms with his loneliness, and suggests that he sees a doctor.

76. Episode 2232 - Luring

While Jimmy cooks lunch for Jackie in the hope of getting back on speaking terms with her, William falls into the pond in the garden. There is a rude awakening for the lads at Glastonbury, and the tension rises on the Close as Luke's trial approaches.

77. Episode 2233 - The Whole Truth

Nikki feels humiliated when she is cross-examined by the defence barrister. Jimmy is disappointed with his pupils' poor exam results, but promises to put his family first.

78. Episode 2234 - The Truth

Luke's trial begins, and Nikki gives her evidence. A power cut on the Parade causes problems for Mick. Jimmy and Jackie are forced closer together as they keep vigil at William's bedside, and Ron and Anthea look forward to their wedding.

79. Episode 2235 - The Only Verdict

Ryan takes the witness stand, the closing arguments are presented, and the jury retire to consider their verdict. Ron falls ill after eating a pie from the chip shop.

80. Episode 2236 - Home Safe And Sound

After the verdict, the Musgroves are not really in the mood for a party, and Greg is distracted from his family's needs. But Jackie and Jimmy are told they can take Wills home from hospital.

81. Episode 2237 - Bad Stomachs

On his wedding day, Ron hears that someone has died of food poisoning, and fears that he will be next. Mike is worried when Rachel also becomes ill. Nikki and Katrina plan a holiday, and Jimmy's teaching career may be over.

82. Episode 2238 - Coincidence

Matt and Bosko are suspended after the headmaster discovers their illegal website, and suspects them of stealing the exhibits which went missing at the same time. An environmental health inspector who arrives at the chip shop looks strangely familiar, and Jessie also meets someone she knows, when she turns up for babysitting duty after no-one can reach her to cancel.......

83. Episode 2239 - Findings

Jessie must decide whether to tell Margi what she has discovered about Greg and Susannah. Mark turns up at Victoria's flat, making her wonder if she can ever rid herself of him. When Ryan seems to have something on his mind, Katie wants to know what it is.

84. Episode 2240 - Leisure Assistants

Katie begins to wonder what she has got herself into when Ryan starts rambling about his feelings of guilt. Jessie tells Greg that he must end his affair with Susannah. Katrina is concerned about Nikki's friendship with Jerome.

85. Episode 2241 - Breathing Space

Katie is shocked by Ryan's confession. Susannah tries unsuccessfully to resist Greg. Sinbad and Tim's plans to placate Mr Moore backfire.

86. Episode 2242 - Sheds

Alec's interest in sheds generates more interest in the bikini-clad model pictured with them. Ryan is determined not to make the same mistakes as his father. Jimmy finds out whether he still has a job to go back to, and Jackie becomes involved in hospital fund-raising.

87. Episode 2243 - Not In The Mood

Margi is feeling amorous, but Greg isn't. Jason feels embarrassed when pictures of Katrina turn up all over the place. Mick blames Sinbad for the boycott on the chippy, and Matt wants to prove his critics wrong.

88. Episode 2244 - Go For It

Jessie feels trapped when Margi talks to her about her marriage. Katie tries to let Ryan down gently, Matt and Bosko "borrow" a computer from school, and Victoria eventually escapes from Mark to go on holiday with Darren, Nathan and Jacqui.

89. Episode 2245 - Uncontrollable Passion

Margi plans to reignite Greg's passion, but Susannah realises she can't give him up. Katrina is worried about Harry, and Nikki looks to the future.

90. Episode 2246 - Browsing The Web

Niamh goes online, but who is paying the bill? Jerome enjoys winding Jason up, while Jessie is pleased to see Greg making an effort with Margi. Ryan is told that he can see his daughter.

91. Episode 2247 - Move It

Everyone gets involved when Jason confronts Jerome about his car. Greg has something to say to Susannah, Katie delivers a shocking message, and Jackie wants to move on to bigger and better things.

92. Episode 2248 - Cheeky

Lindsey is mortified when she finds Greg and Susannah having sex in the changing rooms while she is showing some clients around. Ryan asks Katie for money so that he can pay Abby child maintenance. Jackie ropes Jimmy into helping out at the hospital fete.

93. Episode 2249 - Dampener

Jessie suspects that Greg has not finished with Susannah. Nikki's revelation that she and Bernie are looking for a flat together doesn't go down well. Jerome has dug himself into a deep hole.

94. Episode 2250 - Volunteers

Greg worries that people are beginning to suspect he is seeing Susannah. Lindsey seeks reassurance from Rose when there is a problem with the work on the club, and Jimmy and Mr Moore get their revenge on Sinbad and Tim.

95. Episode 2251 - Skivers

Lindsey has her own unique way of persuading a contractor to fall into line. When Margi is away again, Greg goes to a hotel with Susannah. Victoria thinks Mark might have finally accepted that their marriage is over, but then finds that he has left seventeen phone messages for her.

96. Episode 2252 - Kept In The Dark

Jacqui wonders whether she can still trust Lindsey or Susannah. Mick receives a court summons. Jerome wants Nikki to lie to the police on his behalf.

97. Episode 2253 - Selfish Actions

Jacqui confronts Susannah about her affair with Greg. Jason is annoyed when he finds the house full of Nikki's friends. Katrina looks forward to another modelling assignment.

98. Episode 2254 - Reckless

Katrina is under suspicion when Harry has an accident. Jacqui faces a serious dilemma. Darren has something to say to Victoria, but can he find his moment?

99. Episode 2255 - Asking For Trouble

Greg makes a decision, and Susannah breaks down. Violence erupts when Jason deliberately parks his van in front of Jerome's car. Darren's date with Victoria doesn't go as planned.

100. Episode 2256 - Decency

Jacqui offers Katrina extra money to make sure Harry is looked after properly. Greg tells Jessie he has decided to leave Margi. Darren tells Victoria how he feels about her. The Musgroves celebrate Luke's release from prison.

101. Episode 2257 - Dirty Looks

Susannah tells Greg that he can't move in with her if he leaves Margi. Victoria and Darren's moment of passion is interrupted. Jimmy feels that he must try to save his job, even though this may put his marriage at risk.

102. Episode 2258 - Boundaries

Josh decides to teach Jerome a lesson. Greg reaches a decision, but how will Susannah react?

103. Episode 2259 - Last Fling

The opening of the "Millennium Club" goes with a bang, as Ron tries to add a touch of class to the proceedings, Lindsey is shocked when an uninvited guest turns up, and Greg and Susannah seize the opportunity to have one last mad fling.

104. Episode 2260 - I Want My Dad

The earth moves for Darren and Victoria. Nikki faces a dilemma, as she discovers what Greg was doing, and to whom, when he was killed - and time runs out for Jason as well.

105. Episode 2261 - Carrying On

Jacqui makes a big decision, Harvey makes Nikki feel uncomfortable, Nathan and Darren discuss their love lives, and Jackie suspects that Jimmy is having an affair with Karen.

106. Episode 2262 - The Hard Way

Josh and his mates viciously attack Mick and Sinbad. Jacqui decides she wants to give up on the Millennium Club and to settle down with Nathan. Lindsey and Shelley's friendship develops.

107. Episode 2263 - Condolences

Jessie visits Susannah in hospital to make sure Greg's reputation remains intact, but Nikki is wanting some answers. Leo and Jerome set out to get revenge for the attack on Mick and Sinbad.

108. Episode 2264 - Deafness

Jessie and Nikki agree not to tell Margi about Greg's affair as she tries to face the future without him and Jason. Mick is worried because Leo and Jerome are missing after the riot. Jimmy's efforts to help Lindsey force him back into some old bad habits.

109. Episode 2265 - The Vicar

The residents attend the funeral of Jason, and Jessie and Nikki struggle to conceal the truth from Margi. Jimmy and Lindsey meet a mysterious stranger, and Niamh wins an achievement award for her reading.

110. Episode 2266 - Abandoning

Leo and Jerome are released on police bail after being questioned about the riot. Lindsey begins to regret her decision to hire a hit-man to deal with Callum. Nikki turns to the bottle to cope with her grief. Mark catches Darren and Victoria during an intimate moment.

111. Episode 2267 - Indispensability

Sinbad is shocked to learn that the loss of his hearing may be permanent. Lindsey receives a package from Callum which reveals he is still alive and kicking. Matt and Bosko plan a scam involving dodgy pagers.

112. Episode 2268 - Conclusions

Mick discovers the chip shop covered in racist graffiti. A trap to catch the pager thieves nets the wrong person, who isn't pleased. Nikki is forced to lie to Margi, and Lindsey finally gets something that's been coming to her for a while.

113. Episode 2269 - Bottling

Jackie contacts the police about the attack on Lindsey, unaware that she and Jimmy know Callum is responsible. Mick decides to sell the chip shop, regardless of what anyone else thinks. Nikki and Jessie wonder how much longer they can keep the truth from Margi.

114. Episode 2270 - Blaming

Jimmy makes matters worse by approaching Callum, leaving Lindsey terrified of what he might do next. Susannah refuses to feel responsible for Greg's death. Niamh attends her award ceremony, and Mick reassures Sinbad about his future.

115. Episode 2271 - Hidden Agenda

Jacqui becomes increasingly nervous about the prospect of meeting her prospective in-laws, wondering what Nathan is hiding about them. Lindsey agrees to stay with Shelley while she recovers. The coroner releases Greg's body, but how will Emily react when Margi and Jessie decide to bring him home?

116. Episode 2272 - Mingling

Emily finds Nikki's vodka bottle and thinks her dad was a secret drinker. Jacqui is speechless when she arrives at Nathan's parents' home. Matt and Bosko come up with another get-rich-quick scam.

117. Episode 2273 - Juddering

Jacqui considers selling her share in "Bar Brookie", Mick tells Sinbad he has made an important decision, and Megan wrecks Matt and Bosko's plans involving Millennium bugs.

118. Episode 2274 - Dying

At his funeral, Nikki can't bear to listen as Margi tells everyone what a good man Greg was. Sinbad is devastated when Mick finally sells the chip shop. Mark drops a bombshell, and Susannah's condition becomes serious, as her lung collapses.

119. Episode 2275 - Needs

The charges against Leo and Jerome are dropped. Jimmy fears that Shelley is looking for more than friendship from Lindsey. Tim wonders what the future holds, and Katrina has little sympathy for Susannah, but worries that Harry and Emma will suffer unless she can contact Max.

120. Episode 2276 - One To One

Niamh tries to prevent Josh from getting his revenge on Jerome and Leo. Jacqui warns Ron not to contact Max, and Shelley enjoys winding up Jimmy. Nikki makes a decision about her relationship with Jerome, and Deborah may have designs on Nathan.

121. Episode 2277 - Emotional Support

Josh and his gang return, Lindsey needs to prove to Alasdair that Callum planted the bomb, Victoria tells Darren that she is going to make a sacrifice and go back to Mark, and a bearded stranger appears at Susannah's bedside.

122. Episode 2278 - Peace Offering

Ron goes a little too far in what he says about Luke. Margi sets about rebuilding her life. Susannah regains consciousness, but Katrina tells Nikki that she wants to give up her job.

123. Episode 2279 - Divided We Fall

While the residents meet to discuss the problem of Josh and his gang, Max realises that he may be left holding the babies. Lindsey tries to set up a meeting with Callum and Rose, and Ron decides to resist the developers.

124. Episode 2280 - Girl Power

Lindsey finally thinks she has got rid of Callum for good and won herself time to repay Rose. Jerome decides it is time for fascists to be dealt with. Susannah makes her position clear.

125. Episode 2281 - Blonde Bimbo

After discovering Darren with Charlotte, Victoria goes to bed with Mark. Emily and Nikki encourage Margi to accept a job offer in Brussels. Mick can't keep Leo on the straight and narrow, and risks losing him.

126. Episode 2282 - Slippery Slope

While Max is making the most of being a father again, and news of Greg's affair spreads, Margi pours her heart out to a squirming Susannah, and reveals that she once broke the nose of a girl just because she spoke to him.......

127. Episode 2283 - Who's Gonna Tell Her?

Jackie makes Lindsey promise not to give Jimmy a job, but Lindsey is more worried about whether she can repay Rose. Sinbad receives news about his hearing problem, Nikki drinks her troubles away, and someone is finally going to tell Margi what everybody else knows, and she doesn't.......

128. Episode 2284 - Sordid Details

Susannah fears for her life when Margi, furious that Nikki didn't tell her about Greg's affair, confronts her in her bedroom. But for once she is grateful for Max returning home and rescuing her.

129. Episode 2285 - Performance

While they move into number 9, Nathan and Darren are entertained by the goings-on outside, as Jessie tries to convince Margi that having Greg's underpants strewn all over the Close isn't really going to help matters.

130. Episode 2286 - Worst Nightmare

Jacqui discovers that Deborah is moving in with Nathan and Darren. Ryan tells Luke that he accidentally slept with Abby again while visiting her. Mark irritates Victoria by going on and on about his incurable disease at a dinner party, and troublemaker Josh returns to the Close.......

131. Episode 2287 - Futile

Emily tells Margi that she doesn't want to go to Belgium because she won't be able to watch "Dawson's Creek" any more. Tim gets a new job, but there's a snag. Mick and Leo can't believe Jerome's casual approach to what happened to Josh. Lindsey wants to be honest with Shelley, but Shelley isn't prepared for what she hears.

132. Episode 2288 - Leaves

Alec puts his back out while clearing up some leaves. Darren tries unsuccessfully to persuade Victoria to reconsider her decision to go back to Mark when he slips on the leaves. And, looking forward to her new job in Brussels, Margi.......leaves.

133. Episode 2289 - First Proper Date

When Ryan has to go back to Scotland, Luke fills in for him on a dinner date with Katie at "The Shelf", where Susannah's first night back at work is ruined by an outburst from a drunken Nikki. Leo and Kelly go out on a first proper date, but Charlotte tells Darren they should cool things between them for a while.

134. Episode 2290 - Capable Of Much More

Alec is determined to prove he still has a lot to offer, and to take steps to improve his appearance. Nikki is alarmed to receive a gift from Harvey, and is fearful of what he will do next. Mr Moore brings Sinbad a construction kit, and encourages him to learn sign-language and to find a suitable job.

135. Episode 2291 - Stories

Jessie is not impressed to hear that Tim is Emily's new boyfriend. Jackie is amazed when she is promoted to manageress of the petrol station. Lindsey and Shelley's relationship looks shaky, and Jacqui isn't much help when Katie becomes fed up with Ryan.

136. Episode 2292 - Wig

When Jessie finds Nikki and Jerome in bed together and interrupts Emily kissing Tim, she feels that her granddaughters' moral standards are slipping, and decides to move in to the bungalow with them. Alec receives something in the post that causes more hilarity than he anticipated.

137. Episode 2293 - Short Cut

Nikki and Bernie confront Harvey about his obsession. Jacqui walks in on Deborah and Nathan, and gives him an ultimatum. Katie persuades Luke to tell her what he knows about Ryan.

138. Episode 2294 - Detached

Mick worries about Leo's prospects. and Mike is concerned when he realises that Rachel will be working right up until the baby's birth. Deborah plans to break up Nathan and Jacqui, and Ryan discovers that Luke has revealed something he didn't want anybody to know.

139. Episode 2295 - Disabled

Sinbad and Niamh both have interviews at EasyLec, but at least one of them is going to be disappointed. Nikki drunkenly stumbles into a taxi without realising who is at the wheel.......

140. Episode 2296 - Freaked Out

Harvey is arrested for abduction. Ryan is not impressed when Katie reveals the identity of her new boyfriend. Max becomes Susannah's knight in shining armour, and time is running out for Lindsey as Rose's deadline approaches.

141. Episode 2297 - Prices

Jessie is unconvinced when Nikki remains sure that Luke was her rapist, despite the evidence now pointing to Harvey. Leo finds it hard to deal with the responsibilities of adult life, Max shows interest in Niamh, and Mike has something to say to Rachel.

142. Episode 2298 - New Regime

Sinbad makes a decision, Jerome confronts Ryan when Nikki gets drunk again, Nathan has a surprise for Jacqui, Jimmy turns over a new leaf, and Max has some news for Susannah.

143. Episode 2299 - Not Enough

Mick is surprised when Leo goes out early, and even more so when he finds that it was to get a job. Darren wonders why Jimmy is building a shed that doesn't look like a shed. Jerome asks Jessie if he can move in with Nikki, and Lindsey steals money from the safe at "Bar Brookie" in an attempt to get closer to repaying her debt to Rose.

144. Episode 2300 - Another Way

Mike tries to convince Rachel that they can afford to buy a car. Alasdair is furious when Lindsey cannot repay her debt to Rose in full, and comes up with an offer she cannot refuse. Max spoils the mood at a dinner with Susannah by reflecting on his past misdemeanours. Jessie insists that Nikki, Emily and Jerome join her when Ray comes to tea - and he brings wine.......

145. Episode 2301 - Excess Baggage

Nikki is convinced that Harvey doesn't deserve to go to prison, and tells the police that she wants to drop the charges against him. Niamh flirts with Max, Lindsey's trouble worsens, Leo is suspended from work when he falls asleep on the job, and Mike buys a car.

146. Episode 2302 - The Start Of Something Big

Lindsey is not pleased about Dave's plans, and can't believe it when Jimmy suggests she goes to the police. Nathan has a tempting offer for Jacqui, and Jessie is shocked by Ray's revelations about his marriage.

147. Episode 2303 - Instant Cash

Jacqui finds the safe is empty, and dissolves her partnership with Lindsey. Tim and Emily work out how to get their hands on some cash. Jerome offers Nikki his full support, as she resolves to put the past behind her, and Leo despairs when Mick and Sinbad abandon their attempts at decorating and return to the comfort of their couch.

148. Episode 2304 - Adaptability

As her week goes from bad to worse, Lindsey worries that she has wrecked her friendship with Shelley, and fears that Jacqui will go to the police if she doesn't replace the money she took. Joey strains Jackie's patience, and Nikki spends the day in Bar Brookie instead of going to her lectures.

149. Episode 2305 - Natural

Mark sees what the future is likely to hold for him in his mother. Mike proposes to Rachel, and she turns him down. Max kisses Niamh, and Shelley must decide how to respond to Lindsey's advances.

150. Episode 2306 - A Wee Bit Loose

Nathan makes his mind up about Jacqui. Nikki risks losing Jerome by going on drinking. Rachel and Mike's new car is stolen, and Ron forgets to tell Anthea that he has invited them to stay over Christmas. Niamh and Max have a decision to make.

151. Episode 2307 - A Christmas Surprise

Nathan's proposal makes Ron and Mike suspect that he is to blame for Jacqui's decision to sell up. Ryan introduces Niamh and Joey to the granddaughter they never knew they had. Jerome walks out on Nikki as she tries to remember what she did at a party the previous night.

152. Episode 2308 - Shout It From The Rooftops

In a special 77-minute episode, Ron's disapproval may spoil a double celebration in the Dixon household, the Musgroves are in for a major shock, and Nikki finally discovers the identity of her rapist.

153. Episode 2309 - Terminal Illness

The death of Mark's mother makes Victoria reconsider her future with him. Mick is told that Gemma is being sent home from her holiday in Barbados for smoking pot. Nikki starts to rebuild her life, but will Jerome stand by her?

154. Episode 2310 - Chicken

Rachel shows off her engagement ring, Gemma has some explaining to do when she returns home, and an unusual Christmas party takes place at Mick and Sinbad's, as Max, Jimmy and Ray help them with their decorating.

155. Episode 2311 - Sprouts

A confession devastates Joey, Katie turns to Rachel for comfort, and Jackie finds herself warming to Shelley when she is left alone with her after Christmas dinner at the Corkhills'.

156. Episode 2312 - Please, Thank You, Goodbye

Joey is determined that one member of his family is no longer welcome. Ray is delighted when Jessie returns from her holiday early to be with him. Jacqui is eager to tell everyone about her wonderful Christmas at Cuddington Hall, but Victoria and Mark's party ends in tragedy.

157. Episode 2313 - Unveiling Finale

Jimmy and Ray work around the clock to finish their millennium arch so that it can be unveiled in time. Gemma makes a disastrous purchase from Dave, there is a nasty New Year surprise for Niamh, and Mike and Rachel celebrate a very special arrival.