Series 37

E1. Episode 4874/4875 (Tue 1st Jan 2008) Death Becomes Her

Jan 1, 2008

Matthew is frustrated to learn that his father's will confirms that it was his wish for Rosemary to be buried alongside him. Whilst Jimmy and Carl are resigned to this fact, Matthew is still vehemently angry. Later that day, as the funeral procession reaches the graveyard, Grayson is horrified to see Matthew filling in the grave with a shovel. Gray loses it and the pair brawl in the mud. The police show up and Matthew is taken away but swears that it's not over. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Donald continues to play games with Nicola when she gives him details of private nursing agencies. Donald asks why he should want anyone else but her to be by his side. He says that she's described what seems to be a perfect marriage so he would like her to be the one by his side day and night. Paddy is shocked to discover that Ross is dating both Chas and Lexi. Paddy warns Ross on the sly that he won’t get away with it.

E2. Episode 4876 (Wed 2nd Jan 2008)

Jan 2, 2008

Ross organises a lunch date with Chas, but Lexi turns up with a takeaway and he is thrown off guard. Ross makes an excuse to nip over to the Vet's and lies to Chas that he has to miss their date to do an emergency shift at work. Chas drags him into the back room for a quickie. Carl sees and when Lexi later knocks back Carl to see Ross he tells her about Ross and Chas! Ashley is horrified when one of the loose slates falls from the church roof and plummets towards Alan. Ashley manages to push Alan out of the way but as the slate shatters, it leaves a painful splinter in Alan's foot. Ashley offers to drive Alan to hospital and he later guiltily confesses to Laurel that he turned down Greg’s offer to fix the loose tiles. Perdy turns up at Mill Cottage and tells Gray that she has had the divorce petition drawn up. Katie comforts a devastated Gray.

E3. Episode 4877 (Thu 3rd Jan 2008)

Jan 3, 2008

Lexi is furious with Ross for doing the dirty on her with Chas and she gatecrashes their date at a restaurant. Chas apologises to Lexi for going out with Ross, but the penny drops that Ross has been seeing both of them and Chas throws a drink in Lexi's face. The girls start to brawl and are arrested, but they later make their peace and vow to get revenge on two-timing Ross. Alan tells a guilty Ashley that someone told him that he knew the tiles were loose on the roof and Ashley assumes that Greg has been telling tales.

E4. Episode 4878 (Fri 4th Jan 2008)

Jan 4, 2008

Jimmy's emotions are stirred when a business associate mentions that he bumped into Kelly working in a restaurant in Liverpool. Jimmy tries to bury his reawakened feelings for Kelly and later tells Carrie that she and Scarlett mean a lot to him. Jimmy and Carrie kiss and Carrie blurts out that she loves him. But there's an awkward moment when a flustered Jimmy replies ‘cheers’ instead of declaring his love! Lexi and Chas plot their revenge against Ross and they tell a surprised Ross that they overreacted and should make friends again.

E5. Episode 4879 (Mon 7th Jan 2008)

Jan 7, 2008

Carrie is upset about Jimmy's failure to tell her that he loves her too and she is cool with Jimmy when he tries to apologise. Meanwhile, Scarlett is also upset with Jimmy for 'paying' Daz to take her out. Carrie is further infuriated when Jimmy is scathing about her getting pregnant with Lexi when she was a teenager and she tells Jimmy that it might be best if she and Scarlett leave the village. Jonny starts up a dancercise class in the village hall, but the older members of the community find it difficult to follow his routine, as it's more aerobics than dancing.

E6. Episode 4880/4881 (Tue 8th Jan 2008) Judgement Day

Jan 8, 2008

Andy ushers an unsuspecting Jo off to the hairdressers with Victoria to keep her out of the way while they prepare the barn for the wedding. Jo is shocked when Sam lets slip that the wedding won't be happening in the church, but she is touched when she is given Laurel's altered wedding dress and Andy shows her the beautifully decorated barn. But disaster strikes when Andy is unexpectedly called into court for his sentence and the wedding is off. Carrie is furious when she finds out that Jimmy was trying to look up the restaurant that Kelly was seen working in. Jimmy denies it, but Carrie decides that their relationship is over. Carl gives Jimmy food for thought when he tells him that he's wasting his time pining over Kelly and he tells Carrie he wants her back.

E7. Episode 4882 (Wed 9th Jan 2008)

Jan 9, 2008

Nicola and David discuss care homes for Donald in The Woolpack and Rodney overhears. Rodney tells Paul that Donald seems to have Nicola jumping through hoops and he intends to pay him a visit. Rodney turns up at the hospital and Donald keeps up the pretence that he doesn't remember Nicola. But Rodney accuses Donald of tormenting Nicola and Donald comes clean and admits that he's testing Nicola to discover her motives. Eli smugly tells an uncomfortable Lily that she should 'do something' about her aches and pains.

E8. Episode 4883 (Thu 10th Jan 2008)

Jan 10, 2008

Scarlett and Daz have slept rough in one of the cars at the garage. Carrie is unconcerned by Scarlett's absence as she knows that Scarlett always returns after one of her disappearances. But she begins to get worried when she learns that Daz is also missing. Scarlett returns home and breaks down on Jimmy, revealing that she doesn't want to move to Canada. Jimmy confronts Carrie about her plans and when Carrie's old flame Nick turns up to find out what she wants to do about his job offer

E9. Episode 4884 (Fri 11th Jan 2008)

Jan 11, 2008

David lets his true feelings for Nicola slip to Eric when Eric confronts him about their relationship. Eric reminds David to keep his eye on her cash potential and not let his heart rule his head. David, however, is upset when Nicola makes it clear that she'll sleep with Donald if she has to and he dumps her. But later it's clear to David that Nicola has fallen for him too and they pledge to be together. Val misreads a Woolpack delivery order and Diane has a go at her.

E10. Episode 4885 (Mon 14th Jan 2008)

Jan 14, 2008

Nicola confronts Donald about ending their marriage, but he pulls out of the annulment petition and reveals he knows exactly what she's been up to. Nicola is furious to be outwitted by an old man and confused that he doesn't want the annulment. Donald reveals that she's the only woman who has ever challenged him mentally and he wants to end his days with her.

E11. Episode 4886/4887 (Tue 15th Jan 2008) Eye for an Eye

Jan 15, 2008

Jonny nips out of the dance rehearsal to book an eye appointment for Val. Paul sees him on the phone and accuses him of cheating. Jonny blurts out the truth about Val's cataracts in front of the dance contestants and Val is horrified and runs to her car. Val reverses but fails to see Samson and runs him over. Samson is rushed to hospital, but he's fine apart from a broken arm. Lisa is furious with Val when the police decide not to prosecute.

E12. Episode 4888 (Wed 16th Jan 2008)

Jan 16, 2008

Viv bribes Shadrach to get Eli out of Tug Ghyll and she lets herself in to the empty cottage. A drunk Eli stumbles back to the cottage and he's confused when his key won't fit in the lock. Eli sees Viv and realises he's been had - she's changed the locks. Debbie and Jasmine arrive home from their holiday and Debbie is horrified to discover she's been locked out of her home.

E13. Episode 4889 (Thu 17th Jan 2008)

Jan 17, 2008

Debbie and Jasmine approach Viv in an attempt to get Tug Ghyll back. Jasmine threatens to write a nasty article about Viv in the paper and a worried Viv agrees to give Debbie first refusal on the sale of the house. Debbie asks Matthew for a loan but he turns her down and says he'll buy Tug Ghyll himself. Carl can't resist getting one over on Matthew and he offers Debbie the loan.

E14. Episode 4890 (Fri 18th Jan 2008)

Jan 18, 2008

Sam gets some more work doing the dodgy taxi deliveries for Eli. Sam is stunned when he drops off the client and the guy demands to know where his package is. Sam finds a package of cannabis stashed in the back seat and he angrily confronts Eli. But when Carl demands his back rent from Sam, Eli pressures Sam into doing one last job and he reluctantly agrees.

E15. Episode 4891 (Mon 21st Jan 2008)

Jan 21, 2008

Sam is nervous when Ross flags him down for a lift after his own car breaks down and Ross is suspicious. Sam accidentally clips a kerb and Eli's package of drugs for delivery falls from under the seat. Ross arrests Sam for possession with intent to supply. Sam protests that the drugs are not his but he refuses to implicate Eli and he breaks down when he learns that he could face two years in prison.

E16. Episode 4892/4893 (Tue 22nd Jan 2008) Thicker Than Water

Jan 22, 2008

Sam wakes up in the prison cell feeling lonely and scared and he finally admits to Donna that he was carrying the drugs for Eli. The police turn up at the Dingles and Eli makes a run for it, but he's captured and arrested. Eli reveals that Lily was growing the cannabis plants for him when the police threaten to plant something at his house. Meanwhile, Lily discovers that Eli has been arrested and she confesses to Edna about the cannabis farm and also that she gave Edna some cannabis before the dance! Edna is horrified by both admissions and Lily is arrested when Ross finds cannabis in the teapot.

E17. Episode 4894 (Wed 23rd Jan 2008)

Jan 23, 2008

Sam faces more trouble when a worried Terry reports him to social services. Sam is horrified when social worker Liz turns up and admits that she is worried about Samson following Sam's arrest. Lisa finds out that Liz is at Sam's and she bursts in. A panicky Sam throws a plate of beans at the two women and Liz warns Sam that Samson could end up in care. Edna finds a note from Lily saying that she's packed up and gone.

E18. Episode 4895 (Thu 24th Jan 2008)

Jan 24, 2008

Andy is paranoid when one of the prison lags jokes that Jo will find herself another man now that he's been banged up. Andy calls Jo and tells her that he wants them to get married in prison. Jo pretends to be happy, but she is less than chuffed! Sam accuses Lisa of calling social services but Duke admits that it was Terry. Lisa urges Zak to make Sam see sense and get him to move back in before the whole village turns against him.

E19. Episode 4896 (Fri 25th Jan 2008)

Jan 25, 2008

Gray is miserable when he returns from a business trip to discover that Perdy is packing the rest of her belongings. Gray and Perdy argue over a painting while Katie looks on, hurt that Gray has hardly even said hello to her. Later, Katie hosts a party for Gray and his colleagues, who think that Katie is Gray's new woman. Katie is flattered. Katie tells a worried Chas that she's completely fallen for Gray. Zak confronts Sam and asks him to come back to the Dingles' with Samson. Sam refuses and Zak is angry with his stubborn son.

E20. Episode 4897 (Mon 28th Jan 2008)

Jan 28, 2008

Katie goes for her first baby scan with Gray and Perdy at her side. Perdy wants to know whether it's a boy or a girl, but Gray insists that it's Katie's decision. Katie graciously agrees to let Perdy know, but Perdy tells her that whether boy or girl, the baby will be perfect. Later, Katie comforts Gray when he has a moment about only being a part-time dad. Sam takes Samson to work at the farm with him and a worried Jo tells Lisa. Zak has words with Sam and insists that a farm is not a suitable place for a toddler.

E21. Episode 4898/4899 (Tue 29th Jan 2008) Blood Betrayal

Jan 29, 2008

Shadrach learns that Zak and Lisa are planning on applying for temporary custody of Samson and, shocked, he tells Sam and advises him to go on the run! Shadrach gives Sam a gun for emergencies, but Sam lands himself in hot water when he goes to the factory to ask Eric for a loan. Finding no one there, Sam helps himself to the cash box and when David turns up he threatens them with a gun!

E22. Episode 4900 (Wed 30th Jan 2008)

Jan 30, 2008

Sam is afraid when the police turn up to look for him at the barn and he sneaks out of the back with Samson. Shadrach goes to the barn and he panics when he discovers that Sam has disappeared. Shadrach admits to Chas that he encouraged Sam run away. The Dingles are furious and they set out to look for the still missing Sam, but they're forced to call off the search when darkness falls.

E23. Episode 4901 (Thu 31st Jan 2008)

Jan 31, 2008

Zak is desperate to find Sam and Eric suggests that they do a TV appeal. Lisa thinks it's a good idea and she persuades Zak to agree. Zak and Lisa go on TV to do the appeal, but Zak is too choked to speak and Lisa has to do the appeal, telling Sam that they all love and miss him. Meanwhile, in a deserted house,

E24. Episode 4902 (Fri 1st Feb 2008)

Feb 1, 2008

Katie loves spending time with Gray and hands him the portfolio he'd forgotten before he leaves for a business meeting. When he returns, he credits her with the meeting going so well for him. Andy receives the marriage documents to sign, but Jo is still having doubts about the wedding. After Jack tells Jo that he'll take Sarah to playgroup, she makes plans to visit Andy, but the playgroup soon calls to tell her Sarah is sick and can't be around the other kids.

E25. Episode 4903 (Mon 4th Feb 2008)

Feb 4, 2008

Gray has a heart to heart with Diane who advises him not to get too involved with Katie, but Gray insists he knows what he's doing. Meanwhile, Katie goes to the Home Farm office to see if she can find Rosemary’s cardigan. Katie can't find the cardie but when she bumps into Perdy she plays up to her and she tells Gray that she has had some success with Perdy.

E26. Episode 4904/4905 (Tue 5th Feb 2008) Fair Game

Feb 5, 2008

Carrie informs Lexi of her plans to move to Canada with Scarlett, but Lexi has a plan to keep Scarlett – and her inheritance – in the village. Lexi pulls out all the stops to play on Scarlett's emotions and convince her to stay and ropes Daz into her plan to convince her. Scarlett falls for Lexi's plan and tells Carrie she wants to stay in the village. Carrie sadly agrees and she waves goodbye to Emmerdale.

E27. Episode 4906 (Wed 6th Feb 2008)

Feb 6, 2008

Jimmy invites the solicitor Patrick Dunne to Home Farm to talk about Lexi being Scarlett's trustee and he's annoyed when Dunne reveals that Lexi has already contacted him and assured him of the King brothers' support. Scarlett finds out that Lexi has slept with Carl and demands to know what she's playing at. Lexi is evasive, but promises to be honest with Scarlett in the future. Andy calls Jo from prison and he's worried when he learns that she's out having a drink with Ross.

E28. Episode 4907 (Thu 7th Feb 2008)

Feb 7, 2008

Jo pushes Debbie to sign the adoption form for Sarah, but Debbie reveals that all her post is at Tug Ghyll and Viv won't let her in the house. Jo persuades Bob to let Debbie have the keys. Debbie is shaken when she opens the adoption letter as she realises that it will separate her from Sarah forever. Debbie tells Jo that she needs more time to think.

E29. Episode 4908 (Fri 8th Feb 2008)

Feb 8, 2008

Scarlett worries about Chas's warning to watch her back and she accuses Lexi of using her for her own profit. Lexi tries to calm her fears and promises her that she has Scarlett's best interests at heart. Lexi, Jimmy and Carl are confident that the solicitors will declare Lexi as trustee, but Matthew seems to have something up his sleeve.

E30. Episode 4909 (Mon 11th Feb 2008)

Feb 11, 2008

Katie invites Gray out for lunch after an appointment with the midwife but he knocks her back. Katie makes her move anyway and she attempts to seduce him. Gray tells her that he wants to take things slowly and relents on going to the pub for lunch. Katie's surrogacy is accidentally outed in The Woolpack by Carl while he is bickering with Matthew. Katie tells Gray that now the secret is out, it's time for their relationship to move on.