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The Best Episodes of Emmerdale Season 41

Every episode of Emmerdale Season 41 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Emmerdale Season 41!

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, it's all there in the village.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 1 - Episode 6123 (Mon 2nd Jan 2012)
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    #1 - Episode 6123 (Mon 2nd Jan 2012)

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    Charity is alarmed to be questioned by the police. Ashley considers a fresh start. Nicola is on a mission to help Rodney.

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  2. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 2 - Episode 6124 (Tue 3rd Jan 2012)
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    #2 - Episode 6124 (Tue 3rd Jan 2012)

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    Ashley is subdued as Laurel takes the kids to school, with the situation between them still unresolved. Soon afterwards, Ashley ushers Sandy out when Jude arrives to talk about the parish move. Jude is surprised to hear that Ashley has not mentioned it to Laurel.

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  3. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 3 - Episode 6125 (Wed 4th Jan 2012)
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    #3 - Episode 6125 (Wed 4th Jan 2012)

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    Cain is exasperated when Aaron refuses to take the hint about leaving him alone. When Charity and Jai arrive at The Woolpack, Cain stops Aaron when he makes a lunge for Jai. Soon afterwards, Aaron has to be restrained again when he makes another attempt to attack Jai.

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  4. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 4 - Episode 6126 (Thu 5th Jan 2012) (Part 1)
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    #4 - Episode 6126 (Thu 5th Jan 2012) (Part 1)

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    Aaron still wants revenge on Jai when Zak, Lisa and Sam find him banging on Jai's door and smashing windows. As they try and pull him away, Aaron strikes Lisa in the face by accident. Hazel tries to calm the situation, while Zak visits Cain and tells him to put an end to Aaron's outrage as he's the only one who can stop him. Elsewhere, Charity wants Debbie to be at the wedding, but Debbie turns her down. Charity excitedly tells Sarah that she wants her to be a bridesmaid when she sees her in the street, but Debbie is annoyed that she has gone behind her back to get what she wants. Also, Jimmy is still suspicious of Rodney and thinks something is amiss when he comes back from a run having drummed up more business.

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  5. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 5 - Episode 6127 (Thu 5th Jan 2012) (Part 2)
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    #5 - Episode 6127 (Thu 5th Jan 2012) (Part 2)

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    Father and son have a tense and emotional confrontation as Zak admits he attacked Cain as he was out of control and needed to be taught a lesson. Meanwhile, Hazel is taken aback by Aaron's fury as she and Chas try and talk to him. Chas is concerned to see that his urge for revenge against Jai is as strong as ever. Elsewhere, Debbie embarrasses Belle when she finds her with Sean. Lisa frets when she finds out that Belle was with Sean, but eventually asks Belle if she can be trusted with him.

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  6. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 6 - Episode 6128 (Fri 6th Jan 2012)
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    #6 - Episode 6128 (Fri 6th Jan 2012)

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    Aaron is unimpressed when Zak advises him to stay away from Jai, while Chas is annoyed when Diane agrees to Charity and Jai having their reception at The Woolpack. At the same time, Cameron is sick of all the domestics as he tells Debbie how Chas and Charity were at each other's throats again. Later, Charity is fed up as she and Jai watch the glaziers clear up the mess caused by Aaron, but they're united when he tells her all that matters is them being together and getting married.

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  7. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 7 - Episode 6129 (Mon 9th Jan 2012)
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    #7 - Episode 6129 (Mon 9th Jan 2012)

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    Zak begin to make veiled goodbyes. Aaron is thrilled when Cain asks for a lift to Jai's. Aaron thinks they're heading there to get revenge, but he is told to wait in the car as Cain goes to speak to Charity. Charity is confused when Cain explains that he won't be bothering her or Jai again. Cain tries to cover his heartbreak as he goes. Meanwhile, Ashley enjoys his trip with Laurel and seems enthusiastic with how it's going. Back home at The Woolpack, Sandy is crestfallen when no-one takes up his offer of going back to his place for a drink. Elsewhere, Cameron is wound up and upset when he sees Debbie buying wine in preparation for spending the night with Andy, Moira notices John's new friendship with Chas, while Eric suggests that Amy should put a stop to Val visiting Kyle as she is becoming obsessed.

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  8. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 8 - Episode 6130 (Tue 10th Jan 2012)
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    #8 - Episode 6130 (Tue 10th Jan 2012)

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    Cain confronts Charity with the truth about his attacker. At the same time, Zak waits for the police - resigned to their fate. Cain asks Aaron to take him to the police station, explaining that he wants to change his statement. However, the strain is starting to show on him. Meanwhile, Debbie awkwardly arrives at Andy's as it's time for them to sleep together. As the situation moves forward, Debbie does her best to go through with it - but Andy is left humiliated when Debbie admits that she can't go ahead and she quickly leaves. Elsewhere, Ashley drops his bombshell on Laurel as he asks how she'd feel about moving to the new parish, Val is upset about not being allowed to see Kyle, Sandy invites the youngsters back after the pub and they order pizza, while Eric shares his worries with Diane.

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  9. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 9 - Episode 6131 (Wed 11th Jan 2012)
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    #9 - Episode 6131 (Wed 11th Jan 2012)

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    Laurel promises that she'll think about Ashley's plans for a new life. When they arrive home from their trip, they see the front door is ajar and they're shocked to discover the mess. Ashley tries to cover his rage, but he's furious with Sandy. Later, Laurel tries to cover her doubts when she talks to Nicola about Ashley's idea, while Ashley is exasperated to hear that Sandy was drinking with the youngsters last night. Soon afterwards, Ashley is delighted when Laurel gives him her answer - she will move if he gets the job, but it's clear she still has reservations. Meanwhile, Cameron is astonished when Debbie tells him that she didn't sleep with Andy as she couldn't go through with it. Later, Debbie's hopes are shattered when a humiliated and rejected Andy refuses to try again the natural way.

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  10. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 10 - Episode 6132 (Thu 12th Jan 2012) (Part 1)
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    #10 - Episode 6132 (Thu 12th Jan 2012) (Part 1)

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    Debbie plans a secret meeting to trap Andy into sleeping with her, asking him to meet her at a bar later. Chas is concerned by the idea, but Debbie is determined to see it through. Debbie guiltily tells Cameron that she's going on a shopping trip, and she feels even worse when he gives her some money to treat herself.

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  11. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 11 - Episode 6133 (Thu 12th Jan 2012) (Part 2)
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    #11 - Episode 6133 (Thu 12th Jan 2012) (Part 2)

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    Debbie asks Andy to keep it a secret as she scuttles back to Cameron, leaving Andy confused over how he's feeling. Unaware of what's happened, Alicia is dressed up to the nines to impress Andy, optimistic that they can get back on track.

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  12. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 12 - Episode 6134 (Fri 13th Jan 2012)
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    #12 - Episode 6134 (Fri 13th Jan 2012)

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    Full of hope, Alicia tries to talk to Andy - but she is hurt and angry when she realises that he doesn't want to get back with her. Later, Debbie offers to go to Viv and Terry's memorial with Andy and feels uncomfortable as she finds herself supporting him during the service.

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  13. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 13 - Episode 6135 (Mon 16th Jan 2012)
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    #13 - Episode 6135 (Mon 16th Jan 2012)

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    It's the day that Amy must sign the adoption papers, but she and Eric are baffled by Val's breezy attitude. Amy is clearly feeling worried about the day ahead, while Eric is not convinced by Val's sincerity as she tells the troubled teenager that she wants what's best for her. Val stays with Amy when Lydia and Kath arrive with the papers, comforting her as she's about to sign. However, Amy wants Val to leave when she tries to change her mind. Val is then heartbroken when she sees Amy sign. Soon afterwards, Amy worries that Eric and Val may split up.

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  14. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 14 - Episode 6136 (Tue 17th Jan 2012)
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    #14 - Episode 6136 (Tue 17th Jan 2012)

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    Rodney is having a difficult time and things get worse when the police arrive to question him about a serious accident. Rodney asks to speak to a solicitor when he's questioned about hitting a cyclist. The net tightens when he hears that it's an offence that carries a prison sentence. Rodney is furious, threatening to take Carl down with him if he gets sent to jail. At the same time, Nicola nags Carl to give Rodney more work.

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  15. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 15 - Episode 6137 (Wed 18th Jan 2012)
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    #15 - Episode 6137 (Wed 18th Jan 2012)

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    Carl is anxious as Nicola's suspicions mount after Rodney lets her down. Rodney challenges Carl, explaining that he wants to tell the police the truth. When Jimmy returns, he too is suspicious of Carl and Rodney's dealings, telling Nicola about them looking shifty earlier. Carl tries to assuage the situation by offering Rodney his job back, but Rodney holds Carl to ransom - demanding cash or he'll drop him in it. Meanwhile, Hazel breaks the news to Bob that she thinks it might be the right time for her to move on. Bob is worried when he realises that she's thinking of leaving and taking Aaron with her. Later, Hazel is concerned for Aaron when he tells her that he has to play happy families for Zak's 60th knowing he still can't face him.

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  16. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 16 - Episode 6138 (Thu 19th Jan 2012) (Part 1)
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    #16 - Episode 6138 (Thu 19th Jan 2012) (Part 1)

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    Ashley tells Sandy and Edna that the bishop wants to meet him. Sandy hopes it's not about the impending move, while Laurel struggles not to argue with Ashley over Sandy not wanting to go with them. Soon afterwards, Laurel is proud to hear that Ashley has got the job but it does mean moving. Sandy seems devastated and Edna is concerned when Ashley tells her that Sandy will be staying on in the village.

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  17. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 17 - Episode 6139 (Thu 19th Jan 2012) (Part 2)
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    #17 - Episode 6139 (Thu 19th Jan 2012) (Part 2)

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    Laurel is happy, believing this could be a new start as she rushes to get a pregnancy test. Ashley is shocked when Laurel shows him she has a pregnancy test kit, and it's not the reaction she had hoped for. Laurel is devastated when she realises that Ashley thinks it could be Marlon's. As Laurel goes upstairs to do the test, Ashley is left feeling a multitude of emotions.

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  18. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 18 - Episode 6140 (Fri 20th Jan 2012)
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    #18 - Episode 6140 (Fri 20th Jan 2012)

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    Laurel has not come home and Ashley tries not to lose his patience as he gets the kids ready for school, while Sandy is worried that Ashley doesn't know where his wife is. It turns out that Laurel has stayed at Nicola's, and Jimmy and Carl are curious to know if she has left Ashley. At the same time, Ashley partly blames Sandy for Laurel's departure and tells him that he will have to explain it to the children. Later, Nicola is saddened when Laurel tells her that she thinks it might be time to accept that it's over with Ashley. Nicola visits Ashley wanting to help him save his marriage, explaining that he must forgive Laurel if he doesn't want to lose his family. Meanwhile, Belle is intrigued to find Sean waiting for her at the bus stop, and he takes her to the cricket pavilion - where he has carved their names. Belle is touched, giving him a scarf, and Sean kisses her.

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  19. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 19 - Episode 6141 (Mon 23rd Jan 2012)
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    #19 - Episode 6141 (Mon 23rd Jan 2012)

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    Marlon is shocked when Ashley arrives at the pub and accuses him of sleeping with Laurel, telling Marlon that she has admitted it. Marlon denies the accusation and Ashley realises that he is telling the truth.

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  20. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 20 - Episode 6142 (Tue 24th Jan 2012)
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    Aaron lies to Chas and Paddy about the bruise on his head, insisting that he's fine. He also tells Paddy that he hit his head on a car bonnet. However, Chas is concerned when she and Paddy realise that Aaron has told them different stories.

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  21. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 21 - Episode 6143 (Wed 25th Jan 2012)
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    #21 - Episode 6143 (Wed 25th Jan 2012)

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    Hazel tells Bob that she is leaving and she's grateful when he wants to make the most of their time left. Later, a small crowd gathers in the pub to say goodbye. Chas is pleased that Hazel is leaving, but she agrees to say goodbye to Aaron for her and apologise to him. Bob packs the car with Hazel's bags as she tells him that she needs to say one last goodbye and heads towards the graveyard.

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  22. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 22 - Episode 6144 (Thu 26th Jan 2012) (Part 1)
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    #22 - Episode 6144 (Thu 26th Jan 2012) (Part 1)

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    It's the morning of Jai and Charity's wedding, but Jai and Nikhil still haven't made up. Gennie is flustered when Declan comes up with a plan to get Nikhil and Jai to talk. Declan re-routes the taxi to pick up Katie with the hope that Nikhil and Jai will speak. Nikhil guesses their plan, but the brothers still make up when Nikhil senses Declan's pain over losing Mia.

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  23. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 23 - Episode 6145 (Thu 26th Jan 2012) (Part 2)
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    #23 - Episode 6145 (Thu 26th Jan 2012) (Part 2)

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    Jai starts to think the worst as Charity still hasn't arrived. At the same time, Charity urges Debbie to pull herself out of her grief. Cain tells Debbie that she should go to the wedding and he suppresses his own feelings of grief at finally losing Charity. Not long afterwards, Jai is pleased when Chas tells him that Charity has arrived with Debbie.

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  24. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 24 - Episode 6146 (Fri 27th Jan 2012)
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    #24 - Episode 6146 (Fri 27th Jan 2012)

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    Cain is broken after Charity's wedding and snaps when Sarah talks about it. Debbie is glad to have Cameron back as she cuddles up to him, but Cameron fumes when Andy approaches - concerned about Debbie. Cameron is soon irritated further as Andy brings chocolates for Debbie.

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  25. Emmerdale Season 41 Episode 25 - Episode 6147 (Mon 30th Jan 2012)
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    #25 - Episode 6147 (Mon 30th Jan 2012)

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    Diane is worried for Andy when she sees Debbie and Cameron being affectionate. She tries to talk to Andy about what she has seen, but he insists that she's wrong and closes down the conversation. Soon afterwards, Andy panics when he hears that Debbie is at the doctors' without him, but Diane advises him not to push things.

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Season 41 Ratings Summary

"Episode 6123 (Mon 2nd Jan 2012)" is the best rated episode of "Emmerdale" season 41. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 6124 (Tue 3rd Jan 2012)".