Season 31

Ro continues to struggle with Arlo's sinister taunts, everything gets too much for a young dad, and a suspicious new wife does some investigating, but what will she discover?

There's nowhere for Dillon to hide, at the hospital, Cleo's eyes open, and the walls are closing in on Abe, but will justice be served?

The women of Hollyoaks stand together in The Dog, Frankie confesses her fears, old flames are reunited and a familiar face returns.

In heartbreaking scenes, Frankie takes to the stand as JJ's trial starts. Elsewhere, Prince is thrown by surprise, and one resident knows too much.

JJ takes the stand as the trial continues. The truth of what Rex is involved in is revealed. And when Tony is left without a chef, fate helps to restore what's meant to be.

The jury return their verdict. A resident's sudden disappearance has people asking questions. There's a shock new couple in town. And a villager comes out of retirement.

As concern for Dilly grows, Sienna heads to the police station with some information. Freddie is determined to protect his wife, and Grace will do whatever it takes to cover her tracks.

Grace Black makes it clear she knows who and what she wants. Sienna worries what Jez will do to keep the truth hidden, and she is forced to remind one resident what they should be focusing on.

The McQueens rally around Mercedes, while Vicky wants to keep a special moment with Robbie a secret for a little longer.

Abe twists the narrative as he's questioned by the police, but will justice be served? Elsewhere, a family celebration is interrupted, and a deadly threat has Grace pointing fingers.

Just as it looks like abuser Abe has the upper hand, a strong alliance is formed. Meanwhile, a heartfelt apology has damning consequences, and Dillon is offered a safe space.

Mercedes is determined to do whatever it takes to stop Abe. Elsewhere, flames are reignited for one former couple, but will their family be supportive?

There's a party at The Hutch as the much-loved restaurant re-opens its doors, but the cheer turns to fear when an unexpected guest crashes the celebrations. Elsewhere, Martha jeopardises her family secrets

Two brothers go head-to-head, and a scorned wife plots her revenge, confusion leads to hurt feelings, and is it too late to save a family?

Freddie knows what he wants, a struggling teen lashes out, and Diane spends the night with an unexpected villager.

Protestors fill the police station after a villager is wrongfully imprisoned, but will the truth be revealed? One resident jumps to the wrong conclusions, and a kind gesture has ulterior motives.

Tony and Diane try to help Ro, but with his mum distracted, will Ro turn to old habits? One resident struggles with his emotions, and an unlikely friendship is formed.

An anniversary meal doesn't go to plan, and concerned dad Darren finds himself at a house party. Elsewhere, a worried mum calls in help from the police, and a former friendship is revealed.

All eyes are on Darren after he's caught in a compromising situation. One resident is up against the clock to replace some missing money. Ro feels unsafe and takes extreme measures to protect himself.

Frankie turns to Dillon as she tries to escape her emotions. Things get heated in the police station when two mums try to protect their children, and there's a heartfelt moment between the Roscoe brothers.

With a secret threatening to expose Vicky, she turns to unlikely ally Grace for advice. A resident is worried when a cat goes missing, and Freddie receives an unexpected gift.

A revealed secret sends shockwaves through the village, and a revenge plan is set in motion. Meanwhile, Nancy fears that she can't trust Darren, and a suspicious Ste does some investigating.

Darren thinks he's been set up, but he only makes matters worse. Maxine confronts her boyfriend after sensing that he's hiding something. And Cleo and Ste team up to get answers.

Lucas fears that his boyfriend has fallen in with the wrong crowd, Grace sets a trap to catch the mole, and Jez has a confession to make,

Lucas takes matters into his own hands in a bid to save his boyfriend, while concerns grow for Ste. Elsewhere, a family panic when a child goes missing.

A miscommunication is made worse when Arlo stirs the pot, and Ste sets out to prove that Jez is up to no good, but what will he uncover?

Everything gets too much for Diane as she does all she can to protect her son, and Jez is jumpy when the police search the allotment.

While Tony cooks a family dinner at The Hutch, Arlo stirs trouble. Elsewhere, a resident finds comfort in an ex, and a son disapproves of his dad's new relationship.

Leela confides in a therapist about her marriage troubles, and Lucas finds himself stuck in the middle. Meanwhile, one resident gets a taste of a brighter future.

Myra returns home determined, and Mercedes finds herself in the middle of an intervention. Martha's worried about her son's next move, and a new romance continues to flourish.

Leela seems reluctant to speak to her therapist, so Joel takes matters into his own hands, Peri breaks the rules, and one resident resorts to blackmail

Darren hopes for reconciliation when Frankie turns up on his doorstep, but Grace is one step ahead. The McQueens are shocked to discover who Cleo is on a date with.

A grand party promises new beginnings for Frankie and Dillon, but it takes a dark turn, and Rex's childhood is revealed as he opens up to Ste.

Grace is shocked to see a familiar face back in the village, and Mercedes hatches a plan for freedom. Tragedy strikes when a resident collapses. And there's a heartwarming performance at Casa McQueen.

A plan is hatched to free Mercedes, and one resident's cries for help are heard. Meanwhile, not everyone is happy when an unexpected engagement merges two families.

Diane is determined to make Tony see what's happening right in front of him. Sienna fears for her future. And will one resident be caught red-handed?

A shocking turn of events unites a father and son, while a new resident takes drastic measures to get closer to Joel. A boyfriend resorts to cruel tactics, and a sister uses manipulation.

An incriminating accusation takes its toll on one resident. Donny's concerns about Dillon continue to grow, and a teenager confides in an online friend.

Sienna's health fears continue to grow, and a new friendship blossoms. Meanwhile, a mother is panic-stricken, and a wife is forced to reveal the truth...

The drama flashes back to the missing year and unwraps some of the challenges the residents faced, including Mercedes' diagnosis and Joel's relapse.

Rex continues to fight his conscience to avoid the consequences, Sienna frantically tries to put things in order, and a party ends in disaster, but things get worse for one resident.

Grace gets a warning, but can Donny break through to Dillon? Meanwhile, a family reunion continues to grow, but at what cost?

Grace pulls out all the stops for her birthday, but will a gatecrasher uncover hidden secrets? Meanwhile, a web of lies tightens as a desperate search for answers uncovers unsettling truths.

Grace wants answers, and a shocking ultimatum forces someone to make an impossible choice. Meanwhile, a disastrous date leaves one resident seeking help in all the wrong places.

Frankie takes drastic measures that shock her family, but can they help her? There's heartbreak for one resident when a life-altering decision is made and a dangerous game of deceit and manipulation continues.

Leela and Joel work on their marriage, but Tommy is left feeling burnt. Darren tries break through to Frankie with Rex's help and a corrupt resident's patience starts to wear thin.

Tensions rise between Darren and Nancy, while a villager in search of the truth is sent in the wrong direction. Elsewhere, Tommy is left with a chilling threat and sparks between two residents are quickly put out when a friend puts their foot in it.

DI Banks covers his tracks, but Donny is hot on his tail. Meanwhile, a marriage is on the rocks, a resident breaks the rules to try to make amends, and Tommy receives a worrying call.

The Blakes and the McQueens clash as they set up for Jez and John Paul's engagement party. Meanwhile, Donny receives some help that leads him to the truth, and panic strikes when a resident is found unconscious.

Love is in the air at Jez and John Paul's engagement party, but disaster strikes when Myra doubles over in pain, and a worrying call sends Sienna and Ste rushing to the hospital.

Accusations fly at the hospital and Ste must be a pillar of support for his son, while a chilling threat stops a resident in their tracks.

Misbhah anxiously awaits updates on Donny's condition. Diane feels shattered when she discovers the truth. With tensions building, Darren jumps to conclusions and a shocking ultimatum is made.

Jez is running out of time as his secrets teeter on the edge of exposure. One resident is forced into a corner and makes a shocking confession. Nancy reveals a devastating decision.

Tempers flare as accusations fly at the McQueens, while Tommy's manipulations tighten their grip. Elsewhere, a mother discovers the truth, and Ro makes a drastic decision.

Ro reaches crisis point when his plans to leave the village fall through, making his parents panic. Meanwhile, Marie takes steps to put things right.

The teens are caught red-handed, Ste fears for his son, Freddie has a surprise for Mercedes, and Diane catches the end of a suspicious conversation.

Things turn physical when Darren demands answers from Rex. Lucas receives comforting advice from an unlikely source. And reassuring words to Nancy strike a chord with Freddie.

Joel sees a glimmer of hope for saving his marriage, but he's unaware of someone's sinister plans. Meanwhile, Nancy hides a secret, and Rex plays a dangerous game.

Nancy and Darren's search for answers continues. Joel has nowhere to turn.

Joel's world unravels as a shocking crime leaves him with nowhere to turn. Nancy and Darren's search for answers continues, and an attempt to help ends in disaster.

It's a race against time in this special episode, as lives hang in the balance when Darren uncovers the chilling truth and Diane's investigation leads her to danger.

Darren's desperate call for help incites panic throughout the village, but will anyone get there in time? Elsewhere, Ste faces heartbreak in more ways than one.

With the walls closing in on DI Banks, one last money-making scheme is set in motion... And a familiar face returns for a shock family reunion that sparks a dramatic new chapter.

Grace finds herself in a tense confrontation, and a shocking event at The Loft sets off a chain of blame, but who will take the fall?

The village tries to heal as Donny pushes for the truth, Grace remains determined to keep her name clear, and Mercedes uncovers a haunting letter.

Buried trauma and dangerous secrets come to light, and a familiar face returns. Meanwhile, as Mercedes chooses to follow her heart, is it goodbye for another resident?

Tragedy rocks the village as one resident's fate is revealed, and Liberty is shattered when hidden truths come to light. Clare's return sends chills through Hollyoaks.

Clare is devastated when a child goes missing and Jez's secrets edge closer to the surface. A father continues to protect his child and a teenager's conscience is too heavy to bear.

Ste tries to make amends by reuniting Dillon with his son, but a confession sparks a violent outburst. One resident makes a bold move to get what she wants.

Grace plans a birthday surprise for her sister, while Robbie faces a terrifying dilemma when Clare delivers a deadly ultimatum. Sienna tries to build bridges with Cleo, and a resident worries about an injured friend.

Sienna confesses her love for Cleo and drops a bombshell. Emotions run high when secrets are revealed over a baby monitor, and one resident makes a final desperate move.

It's DI Banks's funeral and Dodger runs into a sombre Clare, who makes a shocking confession. A suspicious Lucas confronts Ste and Dillon, while one resident's fate is revealed.