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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 - Thur 1 Jan 2026
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    #1 - Thur 1 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 2 Jan 2026
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    #2 - Fri 2 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 5 Jan 2026 (I)
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    #3 - Mon 5 Jan 2026 (I)

    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. The crossover continues on Coronation Street S67E4 Corriedale, Monday 5th January 2026 (II).

    Director:Duncan Foster
    Writer:Adam Sales

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  4. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 4 - Corriedale, Mon 5 Jan 2026 (II)
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    #4 - Corriedale, Mon 5 Jan 2026 (II)

    S55:E4

    Two worlds collide as the residents of Emmerdale and Weatherfield are brought together by a catastrophic and life-changing encounter. The crossover starts on Coronation Street S67E3 Monday, 5th January 2026 (I).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 5 - Tue 6 Jan 2026
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    #5 - Tue 6 Jan 2026

    S55:E5

    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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  6. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 6 - Wed 7 Jan 2026
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    #6 - Wed 7 Jan 2026

    S55:E6

    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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  7. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 7 - Thur 8 Jan 2026
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    #7 - Thur 8 Jan 2026

    S55:E7

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

    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Paul Roundell

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  8. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 8 - Fri 9 Jan 2026
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    #8 - Fri 9 Jan 2026

    S55:E8

    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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  9. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 9 - Mon 12 Jan 2026
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    #9 - Mon 12 Jan 2026

    S55:E9

    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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  10. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 10 - Wed 14 Jan 2026
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    #10 - Wed 14 Jan 2026

    S55:E10

    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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  11. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 11 - Thur 15 Jan 2026
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    #11 - Thur 15 Jan 2026

    S55:E11

    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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  12. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 12 - Fri 16 Jan 2026
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    #12 - Fri 16 Jan 2026

    S55:E12

    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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  13. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 13 - Mon 19 Jan 2026 - Laurel
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    #13 - Mon 19 Jan 2026 - Laurel

    S55:E13

    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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  14. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 14 - Tue 20 Jan 2026 - Rhona
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    #14 - Tue 20 Jan 2026 - Rhona

    S55:E14

    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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  15. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 15 - Wed 21 Jan 2026 - Marlon
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    #15 - Wed 21 Jan 2026 - Marlon

    S55:E15

    The next episode focusing on the suspects in Ray's murder features a compilation of scenes reflecting Marlon's journey over the past two weeks. A despairing Marlon is convinced that Ray has April and is determined to get answers. Armed with a knife and murderous intent, he sets out to find him.

    Director:Ian Bevitt
    Writer:Lesley Clare O'Neill

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  16. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 16 - Thur 22 Jan 2026
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    #16 - Thur 22 Jan 2026

    S55:E16

    Ray prepares to dispose of the body and is left utterly broken, but his despair does not stop him from threatening Eve to ensure Paddy's silence.

    Director:Jeff Naylor
    Writer:Adam Sales

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  17. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 17 - Fri 23 Jan 2026
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    #17 - Fri 23 Jan 2026

    S55:E17

    In the shocking aftermath of Ray's death, the corpse has to be moved, but a slip-up means the body is driven away by an oblivious Jai.

    Director:Jeff Naylor
    Writer:Dawn Harrison

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  18. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 18 - Mon 26 Jan 2026
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    #18 - Mon 26 Jan 2026

    S55:E18

    Paddy receives news that gives him some hope, while Victoria is struggling and Arthur is hiding something.

    Director:Chantelle Kayl
    Writer:Linton Chiswick

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  19. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 19 - Tue 27 Jan 2026
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    #19 - Tue 27 Jan 2026

    S55:E19

    Rhona has a surprise visitor, while Kim and Joe are floored and April shatters Arthur's illusions.

    Director:Chantelle Kayl
    Writer:Linton Chiswick

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  20. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 20 - Wed 28 Jan 2026
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    #20 - Wed 28 Jan 2026

    S55:E20

    Joe is utterly overwhelmed, while Kim remains defiant and the police are called.

    Director:Chantelle Kayl
    Writer:Chris Gill

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  21. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 21 - Thur 29 Jan 2026
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    #21 - Thur 29 Jan 2026

    S55:E21

    Marlon is stunned, while Ruby is shocked and Dawn makes a suggestion.

    Director:Sarah Kendell
    Writer:Peter Kerry

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  22. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 22 - Fri 30 Jan 2026
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    #22 - Fri 30 Jan 2026

    S55:E22

    Rhona makes a heartfelt plea, while Kim is angry and Joe is frustrated.

    Director:Sarah Kendell
    Writer:Jo Summerscales

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  23. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 23 - Mon 2 Feb 2026
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    #23 - Mon 2 Feb 2026

    S55:E23

    Moira and Cain are arrested, while Caleb reveals some devastating information and Ruby is overwhelmed with guilt.

    Director:Tim Finn
    Writer:Andrew Kirk

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  24. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 24 - Wed 4 Feb 2026
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    #24 - Wed 4 Feb 2026

    S55:E24

    Cain is feeling nervous and is consumed by intrusive thoughts, while Moira makes a call.

    Director:Paul Copeland
    Writer:Liam Johnson

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  25. Emmerdale Season 55 Episode 25 - Fri 6 Feb 2026
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    #25 - Fri 6 Feb 2026

    S55:E25

    Paddy tries to control the situation, while Cain visits Moira, and Gabby and Lydia are shocked.

    Director:Paul Copeland
    Writer:Jo Maris

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Season 55 Ratings Summary

"Thur 1 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 2 Jan 2026".