Season 18

E1. Slag

Jan 1, 1999 · 30m

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.

E2. Banned

Jan 5, 1999 · 30m

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.

E3. Shocks

Jan 6, 1999 · 30m

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.

E4. Getting Rid

Jan 8, 1999 · 30m

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.

E5. Circumstantial

Jan 12, 1999 · 30m

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.

E6. It's Over

Jan 13, 1999 · 30m

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

E7. Nowhere To Go

Jan 15, 1999 · 30m

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.

E8. Squeamish

Jan 19, 1999 · 30m

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.

E9. Babysitting

Jan 20, 1999 · 30m

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.

E10. Reasonable

Jan 22, 1999 · 30m

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.

E11. Three Months

Jan 26, 1999 · 30m

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

E12. Music

Jan 27, 1999 · 30m

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.

E13. Confused

Jan 29, 1999 · 30m

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?

E14. My Turn

Feb 2, 1999 · 30m

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.

E15. Cabbage

Feb 3, 1999 · 30m

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.

E16. Onion Rings

Feb 5, 1999 · 30m

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?

E17. Worried Sick

Feb 9, 1999 · 30m

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.

E18. Refused Bail

Feb 10, 1999 · 30m

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.

E19. Losers

Feb 12, 1999 · 30m

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.

E20. Best Woman

Feb 16, 1999 · 30m

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?

E21. Similarities

Feb 17, 1999 · 30m

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.

E22. Vulnerable

Feb 19, 1999 · 30m

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?

E23. Ignorant

Feb 23, 1999 · 30m

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

E24. Solution

Feb 24, 1999 · 30m

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.

E25. Tea And Sympathy

Feb 26, 1999 · 30m

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.

E26. Time Together

Mar 2, 1999 · 30m

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.

E27. Trouble

Mar 3, 1999 · 30m

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.

E28. Had It

Mar 5, 1999 · 30m

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.

E29. Pretences

Mar 9, 1999 · 30m

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.

E30. Panic

Mar 10, 1999 · 30m

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.