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The Best Episodes of Emmerdale Season 8

Every episode of Emmerdale Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Emmerdale Season 8!

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 8 Episode 1 - Episode 490 (Wed 3rd Jan 1979)
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    #1 - Episode 490 (Wed 3rd Jan 1979)

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    Matt finds a mysterious van on the farm, but is informed that no sheep have been stolen. Meanwhile, the eviction problem with Nellie is solved.

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  2. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 491 (Tue 9th Jan 1979)
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    #2 - Episode 491 (Tue 9th Jan 1979)

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    Donald gets an earful from Florrie and Len following his sermon - and both Donald and Florrie are shocked when Len quits her job on her behalf! Meanwhile, Trevor's replacement Maurice arrives.

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  3. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 3 - Episode 492 (Thu 11th Jan 1979)
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    #3 - Episode 492 (Thu 11th Jan 1979)

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    It's Christmas in Beckindale and the villagers celebrate. Donald's words affect Florrie, who invites her overbearing mother over, to Len's annoyance.

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  4. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 493 (Tue 16th Jan 1979)
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    #4 - Episode 493 (Tue 16th Jan 1979)

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    Florrie returns to working for Donald but this angers Len, and Donald is shocked to discover Len has been made redundant. Meanwhile, Jessie's stay in Beckindale ends abruptly when she is taken ill.

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  5. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 494 (Thu 18th Jan 1979)
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    #5 - Episode 494 (Thu 18th Jan 1979)

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    Henry gives Maurice a piece of his mind, and Len is determined to give Donald a piece of his mind. Meanwhile, Jessie is desperate to return home but a visit from the doctor stops her in her path.

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  6. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 495 (Tue 23rd Jan 1979)
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    #6 - Episode 495 (Tue 23rd Jan 1979)

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    Jessie returns to Darlington but Dolly is horrified to be informed that Jessie is in hospital after collapsing. Meanwhile, Amos receives grief from Sam about his wrote up of the pantomime.

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  7. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 7 - Episode 496 (Thu 25th Jan 1979)
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    #7 - Episode 496 (Thu 25th Jan 1979)

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    Jessie's collapse is revealed to have been caused by heart problems, whilst Len struggles to find work as Florrie struggles to occupy her free time.

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  8. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 8 - Episode 497 (Tue 30th Jan 1979)
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    #8 - Episode 497 (Tue 30th Jan 1979)

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    NY Estates foreman Neil causes controversy among the villagers when they catch him speeding across the village. Meanwhile, Dolly blames herself over Jessie's condition and worries who will look after her.

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  9. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 9 - Episode 498 (Thu 1st Feb 1979)
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    #9 - Episode 498 (Thu 1st Feb 1979)

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    Neil continues to cause fury among the villagers, especially Amos as he narrowly avoids getting knocked down. Meanwhile, Dolly is annoyed that Phyllis can't look after Jessie whilst Matt is forced to keep secrets from her when a cow and calf die from heart failure.

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  10. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 10 - Episode 499 (Tue 6th Feb 1979)
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    #10 - Episode 499 (Tue 6th Feb 1979)

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    When Annie and Dolly visit Jessie in hospital all seems well - but Jessie has another shock in store for them.

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  11. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 11 - Episode 500 (Thu 8th Feb 1979)
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    #11 - Episode 500 (Thu 8th Feb 1979)

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    Amos isn't the only one who's annoyed about Batty's driving - Tober feels he's had enough of it and takes some drastic action.

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  12. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 12 - Episode 501 (Tue 13th Feb 1979)
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    #12 - Episode 501 (Tue 13th Feb 1979)

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    The feud between Batty and Tober escalates further when Neil wants Tober prosecuted, and Tober later blocks the road for Batty with his wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Kitty asks around about Joe's marital status.

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  13. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 13 - Episode 502 (Thu 15th Feb 1979)
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    #13 - Episode 502 (Thu 15th Feb 1979)

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    Martha takes desperate action about the Tober and Batty feud by assaulting PC Edwards, which works. Meanwhile, Kitty accepts Joe's job offer as a farmhand.

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  14. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 14 - Episode 503 (Tue 20th Feb 1979)
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    #14 - Episode 503 (Tue 20th Feb 1979)

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    Maurice is shocked at the state of Bull Pot Farm and infuriates Arthur when he tells him to fix it up to get out. Meanwhile, Margaret and David arrive in the countryside for a holiday.

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  15. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 15 - Episode 504 (Thu 22nd Feb 1979)
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    #15 - Episode 504 (Thu 22nd Feb 1979)

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    Sam helps Arthur with his farm, and Arthur is angry when Eric reopens a public footpath on Arthur's land. Meanwhile, Margaret and David go house hunting in the village but have no luck.

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  16. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 16 - Episode 505 (Tue 27th Feb 1979)
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    #16 - Episode 505 (Tue 27th Feb 1979)

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    Annie has a talking to an ungrateful Arthur about how much time everyone is spending on helping him. Meanwhile, Arthur's step daughter Eileen arrives and clashes with Arthur before being kicked out.

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  17. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 17 - Episode 506 (Thu 1st March 1979)
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    #17 - Episode 506 (Thu 1st March 1979)

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    Eileen is fuming when Maurice blames her for her father's mood, whilst an outburst from Joe angers Margaret, David, Henry and Amos. Also, Arthur discovers a dead sheep at Emmerdale Farm -having choked on litter.

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  18. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 18 - Episode 507 (Tue 6th March 1979)
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    #18 - Episode 507 (Tue 6th March 1979)

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    Joe discovers that Margaret caused the death of the ewe, and tries to make her pay the price. David tries to get her to return home with him. Meanwhile, Arthur is rushed to hospital after Sam accidentally slams his fingers in the car door.

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  19. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 19 - Episode 508 (Thu 8th March 1979)
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    #19 - Episode 508 (Thu 8th March 1979)

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    Eileen gives up on Arthur, whilst Annie is shocked to receive a torrent of abuse via a phone call to Arthur. However, she is more forgiving when Arthur explains that he thought Wilf had rung him back.

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  20. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 20 - Episode 509 (Tue 13th March 1979)
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    #20 - Episode 509 (Tue 13th March 1979)

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    Simon arrives in the village; taking a liking to Kitty and clashing with Matt. Meanwhile, Matt is infuriated when Joe and Kitty fail to turn up to help him, leaving Annie puzzled...

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  21. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 21 - Episode 510 (Thu 15th March 1979)
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    #21 - Episode 510 (Thu 15th March 1979)

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    Dolly is upset when the doctor says that Jessie won't be getting better any time soon. Meanwhile, a fight between Joe and Kitty gives Simon the perfect opportunity to win her over, which he tries.

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  22. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 22 - Episode 511 (Tue 20th March 1979)
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    #22 - Episode 511 (Tue 20th March 1979)

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    Joe finds himself becoming restless in Beckindale, and soon after finds Simon and Kitty drinking together. Meanwhile, Henry finds himself interested in Irene.

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  23. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 23 - Episode 512 (Thu 22nd March 1979)
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    #23 - Episode 512 (Thu 22nd March 1979)

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    Kitty suffers a knock to the head after hitting her head on the steering wheel when she crashes the tractor. Insistent on being fine, she discharges herself from hospital against the doctor's recommendation. Joe is jealous after believing Kitty is meeting with another man on the day of the Farmer's social.

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  24. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 24 - Episode 513 (Tue 27th March 1979)
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    #24 - Episode 513 (Tue 27th March 1979)

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    Irene lets Henry down gently, whilst Joe and Kitty's moment is interrupted by Simon.

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  25. Emmerdale Season 8 Episode 25 - Episode 514 (Thu 29th March 1979)
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    #25 - Episode 514 (Thu 29th March 1979)

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    The Farmers' Social takes place and Kitty convinces Joe to stay in Beckindale. Meanwhile, Henry makes amends to Amos and Annie.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Episode 490 (Wed 3rd Jan 1979)" is the best rated episode of "Emmerdale" season 8. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/1979. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 491 (Tue 9th Jan 1979)".