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The Best Episodes of Emmerdale

Every episode of Emmerdale ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Emmerdale!

The lives of several families in the Yorkshire Dales revolve around a farm and the nearby village. With murders, affairs, lies, deceit, laughter and tears,...
Genres:SoapDrama
Network:ITV1

Best Episodes Summary

"The First Ever Episode" is the best rated episode of "Emmerdale". It scored 8.1/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/16/1972. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "13 November 1972".

  • The First Ever Episode
    8.1/1023 votes
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    #1 - The First Ever Episode

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/1972

    On the day of Jacob's funeral, the Sugden family are shocked to discover that Emmerdale Farm has been left to the recently returned Jack, causing fury amongst Jacob's other children, Peggy and Joe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 13 November 1972
    7.8/108 votes
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    #2 - 13 November 1972

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/1972

    Joe is in a coma following the crash, whilst Henry has a broken leg. Henry thinks by the way Joe was driving, that he was drunk.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 14 Nov, 1972
    7.8/108 votes
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    #3 - Tue 14 Nov, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/14/1972

    Marian is relieved to discover Joe has awoken from his coma, while Jack and Ruth meet again after eight years.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 20 Nov, 1972
    7.8/108 votes
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    #4 - Mon 20 Nov, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/1972

    Tom begins getting suspicious as to whether Jackie is Jack's son, while Henry discovers that Joe could be charged with dangerous driving.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 24 Oct, 1972
    7.5/1012 votes
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    #5 - Tue 24 Oct, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/1972

    Jack and Lynn reach a settlement on their divorce. Later, Jack becomes Marian's knight in shining armour when her car runs out of petrol.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 6 Nov, 1972
    7.2/107 votes
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    #6 - Mon 6 Nov, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/1972

    When villainous Tom catches Joe drinking with his wife, he begins a fight with Joe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 7 Nov, 1972
    7.2/107 votes
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    #7 - Tue 7 Nov, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/1972

    When Joe's plan to split Jack and Marian fails, he angrily storms off to his van, later crashing into Henry.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 17 October 1972
    7.0/1013 votes
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    #8 - 17 October 1972

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/1972

    Matt confronts Peggy over his suspicions about her, and she reveals she is in fact pregnant. The revelation pushes the pair to decide to get their own place.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 30 Oct, 1972
    6.6/1010 votes
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    #9 - Mon 30 Oct, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/1972

    Jack and Lynn reach a settlement on their divorce. Later, Jack becomes Marian's knight in shining armour when her car runs out of petrol.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 31 Oct, 1972
    6.6/1011 votes
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    #10 - Tue 31 Oct, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/1972

    The issues surrounding who has the right of way, between Jack and Henry are finally resolved.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 23 Oct, 1972
    6.4/1012 votes
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    #11 - Mon 23 Oct, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/1972

    Annie pushes Jack to make decisions regarding the farm. Meanwhile, Joe takes Marian on a fishing trip, bringing the two closer together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wed 30 Mar 2016
    1.0/101 votes
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    #12 - Wed 30 Mar 2016

    Season 45 Episode 75 - Aired 3/30/2016

    Ross' car sits abandoned with the driver and front passenger doors wide open. David tries to make things up with Jacob but Jacob is in no mood to hear him out. Tracy receives an anonymous text.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 21 Nov, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #13 - Tue 21 Nov, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/21/1972

    Jack gives Tom the sack following a heated confrontation, whilst Ruth decides to move to Leeds, and informs Tom it's up to him if he comes or not.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 27 Nov, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - Mon 27 Nov, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 11/27/1972

    Janie visits Joe in hospital and tries to get him to take her out, to no avail. PC Ball informs Joe that the van's insurance was out of date, and the new Land Rover is stolen.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 28 Nov, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - Tue 28 Nov, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 11/28/1972

    Jack makes an enemy in Janie after embarrassing her in front of his family. Meanwhile, Henry is knocked unconscious after having a fall, and is later found by Marion and Norman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 4 Dec, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - Mon 4 Dec, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/4/1972

    Joe tells Marian that Jack is still married, whilst Henry tells Jack to stay away from Marian.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 5 Dec, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Tue 5 Dec, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/5/1972

    The police find the Sugdens Land Rover. Norman proposes to Marian but gets turned down. Meanwhile, Peggy disowns Jack, Marian ends her affair with him and Annie tells him he has two weeks to decide if he wants to stay or go.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 11 Dec, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #18 - Mon 11 Dec, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 12/11/1972

    Peggy and Matt discover they will have twins, whilst PC Ball prosecutes Jack and Joe. Janie flirts with Frank but he doesn't reciprocate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 12 Dec, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - Tue 12 Dec, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 12/12/1972

    Jack has decided to return to London. Janie asks Frank on a date but ends up going out with Joe. However, it doesn't last long when he begins going on about Marian.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 18 Dec, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #20 - Mon 18 Dec, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 12/18/1972

    Jack changes his mind and invites his friend Bart to Emmerdale Farm. Frank warms to Janie and asks her out, and Marian is unwelcoming to Joe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 19 Dec, 1972
    NaN/100 votes
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    #21 - Tue 19 Dec, 1972

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 12/19/1972

    Matt finds an unconscious Sam in the cowshed and rushes him to hospital. Meanwhile, Frank and Janie have a great first date, and even have their first kiss.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 1 Jan, 1973
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - Mon 1 Jan, 1973

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/1973

    Jack is jumpy after realising Frank has the book he wrote in his collection, but is relieved when Frank agrees to keep quiet. Marian tells Henry why she is reluctant to have another relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 2nd Jan 1973
    NaN/100 votes
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    #23 - Tue 2nd Jan 1973

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/1973

    Harry plays Henry and Jack off each other for the sale of his farm. The Sugdens are shocked when Bart reveals that Jack became famous in London.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mon 8th Jan 1973
    NaN/100 votes
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    #24 - Mon 8th Jan 1973

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/8/1973

    Joe receives his court summons, whilst the Sugdens adjust to having a best selling author in the family. Meanwhile, Frank cleverly proposes to Janie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tue 9th Jan 1973
    NaN/100 votes
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    #25 - Tue 9th Jan 1973

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/9/1973

    Harry continues to play Henry and Jack against each other. Jack and Marian reconcile as she prepares for her cruise. Janie accepts Frank's proposal and he presents her with a self-made ring.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A