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The Best Episodes of Emmerdale Season 55

Every episode of Emmerdale Season 55 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Emmerdale Season 55!

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 55 Episode 1 - Thu 01 Jan 2026
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    #1 - Thu 01 Jan 2026

    S55:E1

    There is a sinister start to the new year, while a happy surprise has a dangerous undercurrent and Ray hopes his dream can come true.

    Director:Tim Finn
    Writer:Chris Gill

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  2. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 2 - Fri 02 Jan 2026
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    #2 - Fri 02 Jan 2026

    S55:E2

    There is a fight to the death, while a secret explodes and the truth is delivered.

    Director:Tim Finn
    Writer:Adam Sales

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  3. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 3 - Mon 05 Jan 2026
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    #3 - Mon 05 Jan 2026

    S55:E3

    A beautiful day quickly turns ominous, a lifeless body is dragged away by an unseen assailant, and vehicles speed frantically into the night.

    Director:Duncan Foster
    Writer:Adam Sales

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  4. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 4 - Tue 06 Jan 2026
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    #4 - Tue 06 Jan 2026

    S55:E4

    There is complete carnage after the previous night's catastrophic events, with the local hospital busy and the revelations keep coming over what happened and why.

    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Liam Johnson

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  5. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 5 - Wed 07 Jan 2026
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    #5 - Wed 07 Jan 2026

    S55:E5

    A deal is struck and a mission given, April stands her ground, and Sarah has questions.

    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Kirsty Halton

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  6. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 6 - Thu 08 Jan 2026
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    #6 - Thu 08 Jan 2026

    S55:E6

    A betrayal unfolds, Paddy gets bad news, and Moira is left in utter shock.

    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Paul Roundell

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  7. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 7 - Fri 09 Jan 2026
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    #7 - Fri 09 Jan 2026

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    Someone has to think on their feet, Paddy's news gets worse, and a body lies undiscovered.

    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Sarah Bagshaw

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  8. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 8 - Mon 12 Jan 2026
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    #8 - Mon 12 Jan 2026

    S55:E8

    A convoy of police vehicles head into the village and the officers want answers, while Ray's body is found.

    Director:Jeff Naylor
    Writer:Tony Hammond

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  9. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 9 - Wed 14 Jan 2026
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    #9 - Wed 14 Jan 2026

    S55:E9

    Evidence is found and an arrest is made, while Laurel is struggling and the search for Bear continues.

    Director:Jeff Naylor
    Writer:Tony Hammond

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  10. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 10 - Thu 15 Jan 2026
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    #10 - Thu 15 Jan 2026

    S55:E10

    Paddy is feeling desperately sad, while Jai is left worried and Joe is behaving furtively.

    Director:Jeff Naylor
    Writer:Ben Tagoe

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  11. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 11 - Fri 16 Jan 2026
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    #11 - Fri 16 Jan 2026

    S55:E11

    It is clear that many people are keeping secrets, while Jai is the subject of conversation and April is consoled by her family.

    Director:Jeff Naylor
    Writer:Bill Taylor

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  12. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 12 - Mon 19 Jan 2026 - Laurel
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    #12 - Mon 19 Jan 2026 - Laurel

    S55:E12

    The first of three episodes offering different perspectives on the dramatic events that led to Ray's death, with each one focusing on a different suspect, beginning with Laurel. As Ray stands over his mother's dead body, Laurel is left reeling by the truth about him and rushes home, refusing to listen to the man she once loved and the monster he has been revealed to be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 13 - Tue 20 Jan 2026 - Rhona
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    #13 - Tue 20 Jan 2026 - Rhona

    S55:E13

    The next episode focusing on the suspects in Ray's murder features a compilation of scenes reflecting Rhona's journey over the past two weeks. It shows her in despair over April's disappearance, while Marlon continues to spiral and she is home alone when a shadowy figure looms behind her.

    Director:Ian Bevitt
    Writer:Isobel Cameron

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Season 55 Ratings Summary

"Thu 01 Jan 2026" is the best rated episode of "Emmerdale" season 55. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Tim Finn and written by Chris Gill, it aired on 1/1/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Fri 02 Jan 2026".