Series 9

E1. Episode 543 (Tue 8th Jan 1980)

Jan 8, 1980

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.

E2. Episode 544 (Thu 10th Jan 1980)

Jan 10, 1980

When Judy Westrop hears of the problems at Emmerdale she offers Annie her help, but Sam Pearson wants nothing to do with Judy - nothing at all.

E3. Episode 545 (Tue 15th Jan 1980)

Jan 15, 1980

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.

E4. Episode 546 (Thu 17th Jan 1980)

Jan 17, 1980

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.

E5. Episode 547 (Tue 22nd Jan 1980)

Jan 22, 1980

Henry makes Sam see sense over Judy, whilst Enid attacks Mick.

E6. Episode 548 (Thu 24th Jan 1980)

Jan 24, 1980

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.

E7. Episode 549 (Tue 29th Jan 1980)

Jan 29, 1980

Richard arrives to take over Maurice's role and causes problems with Jesse. Meanwhile, Matt continues to fret about Dolly.

E8. Episode 550 (Thu 31st Jan 1980)

Jan 31, 1980

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.

E9. Episode 551 (Tue 5th Feb 1980)

Feb 5, 1980

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.

E10. Episode 552 (Thu 7th Feb 1980)

Feb 7, 1980

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.

E11. Episode 553 (Tue 12th Feb 1980)

Feb 12, 1980

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.

E12. Episode 554 (Thu 14th Feb 1980)

Feb 14, 1980

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.

E13. Episode 555 (Tue 19th Feb 1980)

Feb 19, 1980

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.

E14. Episode 556 (Thu 21st Feb 1980)

Feb 21, 1980

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.

E15. Episode 557 (Tue 26th Feb 1980)

Feb 26, 1980

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.

E16. Episode 558 (Thu 28th Feb 1980)

Feb 28, 1980

Danny heavily considers Richard's job offer, whilst Jack finally decides to give up writing.

E17. Episode 559 (Tue 4th March 1980)

Mar 4, 1980

Danny decides to leave Beckindale for Derbyshire, whilst Jack decides to leave Italy for Beckindale. Meanwhile, Joe is suspicious of Jack's intentions.

E18. Episode 560 (Thu 6th March 1980)

Mar 6, 1980

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.

E19. Episode 561 (Mon 10th March 1980)

Mar 10, 1980

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.

E20. Episode 562 (Thu 13th March 1980)

Mar 13, 1980

Amos has a fall whilst using his chest expander, whilst Joe receives a phone call from America.

E21. Episode 563 (Tue 18th March 1980)

Mar 18, 1980

Judy freaks Amos out over the mysterious noises, whilst Jack has a word with Esmeralda on Harold's behalf. Also, Joe goes to America.

E22. Episode 564 (Thu 20th March 1980)

Mar 20, 1980

Joe has an important decision to make, but he still wants to know what Annie thinks.

E23. Episode 565 (Tue 25th March 1980)

Mar 25, 1980

Amos decides to do something about the strange noises in The Woolpack, but perhaps the remedy is worse than the disease.

E24. Episode 566 (Thu 27th March 1980)

Mar 27, 1980

Esmarelda has been avoiding Jack since he criticised her book, but Jack is determined to make her face reality.

E25. Episode 567 (Tue 1st April 1980)

Apr 1, 1980

There is great activity at Emmerdale Farm as the Sugdens wait for Matt to bring Dolly home from hospital.

E26. Episode 568 (Thu 3rd April 1980)

Apr 3, 1980

Amos finds his premonitions are justified when a very unwelcome letter arrives. Meanwhile, Henry suspects wild birds are being poisoned in Beckindale.

E27. Episode 569 (Tue 8th April 1980)

Apr 8, 1980

Tempers in The Woolpack run high when Henry confronts Enoch with the facts about Beckindale's spate of bird poisoning.

E28. Episode 570 (Thu 10th April 1980)

Apr 10, 1980

Dolly has become very subdued since her return to Emmerdale Farm and Amos is prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to cheer her up.

E29. Episode 571 (Tue 15th April 1980)

Apr 15, 1980

When Amos sets out for Hotten, on his crusade agianst bureaucracy, he gets more than he bargained for!

E30. Episode 572 (Thu 17th April 1980)

Apr 17, 1980

Enoch returns to Emmerdale Farm in search of advice, but Annie decides it's time he was told a few home truths.