The daily soap that follows the loves, lives and misdemeanours of a group of people living in the Chester village of Hollyoaks where anything could, and frequently does, happen...
A teen at breaking point lashes out at her mum. A family pull together to help one of their own. And one resident must face the consequences of his actions, but is left feeling hopeless when his loved ones are threatened.
Nancy is worn out and fears that things might only get harder for her, while Frankie overhears a conversation that leaves her feeling even more alone. And one resident continues to manipulate those around them.
Kitty is flustered during her first shift at the hospital, but will anyone find out that everything is not as it seems? A teen is concerned that their friend is being manipulated, and CCTV footage threatens to uncover a dark secret.
Things are looking up for Marie as a heartfelt conversation leads to a family reconciliation. Feeling rejected, one resident puts an end to a blossoming relationship. And manipulation makes one teen push away a friend.
Carter can no longer hide the truth from his girlfriend, a son extends an olive branch to his estranged mum, and a date leaves someone hurt when it doesn't go how they had hoped.
Cleo does whatever she can to save her relationship. A date is rescheduled when a resident is distracted, and an affair is finally unveiled.
John Paul gives his opinion on Carter's relationship, which hurts Maxine. One resident's angry side is revealed, and a son refuses to let his family be torn apart.
Joel is shocked by a drunken revelation from his mum, but is everything as it seems? The truth tears one family apart, and a teen plays Cupid.
Mercedes and newcomer Marie clash over Warren. One resident feels unwanted when intimacy is rejected. The weight of guilt leads to a shocking confession.
Ste worries for his family's safety as Warren gets closer to finding out who killed his daughter. A teen is left fearful in her own home, and a joint gender reveal party doesn't go to plan.
Joel wants to move forward, while Abe and Theresa have an awkward encounter in front of Cleo. A teenager feels trapped in their own home, and one resident is out for blood.
A devastated Frankie reels from recent actions. One resident fears that their guilt will result in a relapse, and a daughter encourages her mum to forgive her former love.
Peri is in hot water following recent events, Dilly and Prince go on their first date, and there are distressing times for Frankie as the root cause of her trauma becomes clear.
A prisoner on the run is stopped in his tracks when he's reunited with a former friend. A funeral crasher sets out to make amends. And a family meeting ends with a big ultimatum.
Sienna is furious at Dilly after discovering that Rafe left them with nothing, believing she knew about it all along, and bans her from the funeral. Darren wants to do right by his family, but he's left panic-stricken when his dad is nowhere to be found. A shock revelation leaves two sisters feuding. And will an escape plan work out?
A will reading leads James to make a shocking discovery. Desperate parents agree to do anything to help their child. And is a new romance on the cards for an unexpected coupling?
James is backed into a corner while trying to protect his son. Cindy opens up about her feelings. And are things looking up for two former lovers?
Cindy and Suzanne compete for a job, but they do not fight fair. A row between brothers has unforeseen consequences, and one resident worries about their reputation.
Tony and Diane find themselves in trouble with the law. An old feud is reignited, and an overheard conversation leaves a husband feeling unwanted.
There's a McQueen family feud when Abe comes between Cleo and Theresa. A troubled teen wants to do what's right, and a relationship could be on the rocks.
Abe's dark side emerges as he causes rifts among the McQueens. A conflicted teen pushes away his friends, a husband feels unwanted, and there's a shock discovery about someone's identity.
In emotional scenes, Lucas is manipulated as he's forced to face his past and his feelings. One couple receive shocking news that leaves them concerned. A drunken night leads to betrayal.
Ste returns to the village and wants to get to the bottom of Lucas's behaviour, but will a helping hand do more harm than good? Elsewhere, new beginnings lie ahead for one resident, and a McQueen decides what she wants.
Lucas is struggling with his emotions and seeks guidance from Scott, but a manipulative Carter overhears, while a special ceremony doesn't go to plan when a secret is revealed, with unforeseen consequences. Elsewhere, can a family move forward?
Dilly receives some sinister guidance from her late father when Patrick Blake seems to return. A desperate husband takes matters into his own hands, and a lawyer is backed into a corner.
James is concerned about Romeo when he realises that his blackmailing will no longer work on Kane. A daughter shares some exciting news with her mum, which could mean a fresh start.
Ethan dishes out some harsh home truths to Dilly - but will she leave the village? A teen returns home to find their family ripped apart.
Romeo gets caught up in the middle of his dad's mess. A grandfather is left feeling alone. And one resident is presented with a proposal.
The blended Ashworth and Osborne family are in turmoil. One resident knows what they want and is prepared to wait for it. And a teen plays Cupid for a torn-apart couple.
Yazz has a choice to make, and gives Peri some words of advice. A step-mum reaches out to make amends. And will a fugitive be found out when a neighbour hears a noise?
Darren tries to build a relationship with Frankie and JJ. One resident is left with some explaining to do when they're caught out, while a misunderstanding gets cleared up.
It's Valentine's Day in the village, and two former lovers are called out. Nancy confronts Carter about his new programme.
Two former lovers reunite, one teacher is left with questions, and wise words from a friend encourage one resident to go after what he wants.
Leela is forced to confess, one resident decides to give a potential new relationship a chance, and a teen chooses a new path for his future.
The weight of his guilt sends Ste down a dark path. A daughter tries to encourage her mum to do the right thing. And a dinner invite comes with an ulterior motive.
When confronted with the truth about his involvement in Ella's death, Ste tries to keep it from being revealed to anyone else. And a new face is hoping to stay in the village.
New evidence leads to a breakthrough in the investigation into Ella's death. A teen struggles to contain their emotions. And one resident starts putting the pieces together.
There is a revelation when Dilly's true identity is uncovered. Romance blossoms for two teens in the village, and unexpected help leads to one family offering their spare room.
Emotions are running high as the village says goodbye to Ella, Sienna feels crushed when Dilly is forced to reveal the truth, and a game of spin the bottle leaves one teen hurt.
After supposedly being jilted on her wedding day, Sienna is determined to get some answers, and information about a new resident is revealed.
An ill-advised fishing trip sees Warren and Felix come head-to-head. The walls are closing in for one resident. And after some off-the-record advice, a lie is exposed.
The father of Mercedes' unborn twins is revealed. One dad is forced to open up about his feelings. And there's yet another proposal in the village.
Ste is struggling with guilt and seeks help. Warren sticks to his plan for revenge. At the hospital, there's a big mistake with life-threatening consequences.
Feeling lost, Peri turns to partying and abandoning her responsibilities. Meanwhile, one resident has hidden intentions, and a father needs to find the truth.
Cindy wants answers about Ella's death, and Theresa remembers some information that might lead to the truth. Elsewhere, a secret between two past lovers is revealed.
Tom decides to come clean to his wife, a plan backfires, leaving yet another broken heart in the village, and Cindy takes her frustrations out on everyone around her.
Two McQueens make a big decision to keep their family out of trouble. Peri tries to get through to the one she loves. Nancy has a life-changing suggestion for her family.
A confession solves Goldie's mystery, Carter tries to strike up a deal in return for silence, and there's a shock arrival on Darren's doorstep.
Goldie makes a big discovery, jealousy fuels a lie as Leela tries to fix her relationship, a confrontation escalates, and Darren tries to make up for lost time.
Darren comes to his senses after an eye-opening chat, one visitor overhears a shocking conversation, and Leela breaks down at the thought of losing a loved one.
Nancy’s thrown back in the deep end on her first day back at work. A familiar face from the past surprises Darren with some big news. One vengeful resident is out for blood.
As one resident is questioned by the police, an unlikely pair seek comfort in each other, and a home police search causes panic for one guilty resident.
In the aftermath of yesterday's events, residents scramble to find out information about their loved ones, and some are struck by devastating news.
In an unmissable hour-long special, well-loved characters return, mysterious new faces appear and residents' paths collide as the explosive double wedding day continues.
The village hosts two weddings in one day. But brides Mercedes and Sienna both have to contend with lovelorn guests who are desperate to stop the respective marriages at any cost.
Rafe receives some bad news, and his drunken mumblings leave Sienna with big questions. Mercedes hurts someone by making a big decision. And the walls are closing in for one resident.
Carter's lingering dark side comes back out when he returns to his old way of thinking. Nana won't give up on her granddaughter's happiness. One dad will do whatever it takes to protect their child. And an unlikely pairing are tasked with an important job.
Sienna comes across something alarming while on a walk. Warren won't let anything come between him and what he wants. A teen's emotions build as they start to blame themselves. And a husband is heartbroken when he discovers the truth.
Will justice be served when a shocking turn of events leads to the entire village searching for one resident? A teen resorts to drastic measures to not feel left out. And someone is left with a cloud of doubt hanging over them.
The true identity of Rayne's killer is finally revealed. Is Rafe beginning to get genuine feelings for his 'fiancée'? Elsewhere, one resident wants some passion in their life, and a teen finally puts themselves out there - but is left humiliated.
The daily soap that follows the loves, lives and misdemeanours of a group of people living in the Chester village of Hollyoaks where anything could, and frequently does, happen...
Nick Pickard , Jessica Fox , Claire Cooper
Mersey Television , Lime Pictures
as Tony Hutchinson
as Nancy Osborne / Nancy Hayton / Nancy Dean
as Jacqui McQueen / Jacqui Ashworth / Jacqui Malota