How many seasons does Emmerdale have?

Emmerdale has 55 seasons and 7895 episodes.

Is Emmerdale renewed or canceled?

Emmerdale is currently returning. The next episode airs Mar 17, 2026.

Where can I watch Emmerdale?

Emmerdale is available on ITV1. You can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.

When is the next episode of Emmerdale?

The next episode of Emmerdale (S55 E51) airs on Mar 17, 2026.

Emmerdale

Name: Emmerdale
Genre: Soap, Drama
Released: 1972-10-16
Rating: 4.2

RETURNING55 Seasons7895 Episodes★ 4.2

NetworkITV1

First AiredOct 16, 1972

Last AiredMar 9, 2026

GenreSoap, Drama

Created ByKevin Laffan

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.

NEXT EPISODE

S55 E51Tue 17 Mar 2026Mar 17, 20261d

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Seasons & Episodes55 seasons · 7895 episodes

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E1Thur 1 Jan 2026

Jan 1, 202644m

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.

E2Fri 2 Jan 2026

Jan 2, 202622m

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

E3Mon 5 Jan 2026 (I)

Jan 5, 202622m

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).

E4Corriedale, Mon 5 Jan 2026 (II)

Jan 5, 202644m

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).

E5Tue 6 Jan 2026

Jan 6, 202622m

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.

E6Wed 7 Jan 2026

Jan 7, 202622m

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

E7Thur 8 Jan 2026

Jan 8, 202622m

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

E8Fri 9 Jan 2026

Jan 9, 202622m

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

E9Mon 12 Jan 2026

Jan 12, 202622m

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

E10Wed 14 Jan 2026

Jan 14, 202622m

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

E11Thur 15 Jan 2026

Jan 15, 202622m

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

E12Fri 16 Jan 2026

Jan 16, 202622m

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

E13Mon 19 Jan 2026 - Laurel

Jan 19, 202622m

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.

E14Tue 20 Jan 2026 - Rhona

Jan 20, 202622m

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.

E15Wed 21 Jan 2026 - Marlon

Jan 21, 202622m

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.

E16Thur 22 Jan 2026

Jan 22, 202622m

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.

E17Fri 23 Jan 2026

Jan 23, 202622m

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.

E18Mon 26 Jan 2026

Jan 26, 202622m

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

E19Tue 27 Jan 2026

Jan 27, 202622m

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

E20Wed 28 Jan 2026

Jan 28, 202622m

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

E21Thur 29 Jan 2026

Jan 29, 202622m

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

E22Fri 30 Jan 2026

Jan 30, 202622m

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

E23Mon 2 Feb 2026

Feb 2, 202622m

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

E24Wed 4 Feb 2026

Feb 4, 202622m

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

E25Fri 6 Feb 2026

Feb 6, 202622m

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

E26Mon 9 Feb 2026

Feb 9, 202622m

Dylan confesses to April, while Victoria is overcome with guilt and Joe puts pressure on Robert.

E27Tue 10 Feb 2026

Feb 10, 202622m

Joe threatens Victoria, while April makes a suggestion and Sarah supports Cain.

E28Wed 11 Feb 2026

Feb 11, 202622m

Joe delivers an ultimatum, while Victoria visits Moira in prison and April tries to appeal to Bear.

E29Thur 12 Feb 2026

Feb 12, 202622m

Victoria is left mortified, while Cain warns Joe to stay away and Paddy tries to coach Bear.

E30Fri 13 Feb 2026

Feb 13, 202622m

Bear suffers from severe guilt, while Dylan is distressed and April struggles.

E31Mon 16 Feb 2026

Feb 16, 202622m

Bear confesses, while Cain has a bit of hope and Laurel is feeling guilty

E32Tue 17 Feb 2026

Feb 17, 202622m

Paddy is feeling stressed, while Laurel makes a decision and Cain is short-tempered.

E33Wed 18 Feb 2026

Feb 18, 202622m

Ruby confesses to Cain, while Bear is changed and Dawn has an announcement.

E34Thur 19 Feb 2026

Feb 19, 202622m

Sarah urges Cain to listen to reason, while Bear is determined and Joe encourages Graham.

E35Fri 20 Feb 2026

Feb 20, 202622m

Marlon is furious, while Paddy is determined to help his dad and Kammy and Ross play Cupid.

E36Mon 23 Feb 2026

Feb 23, 202622m

Joe wants to seek revenge on Cain, while Aaron reaches out to Bear, and Ross reckons he has a foolproof plan.

E37Tue 24 Feb 2026

Feb 24, 202622m

Kim persuades Joe to test Graham's loyalty, while a farm emergency worries Cain.

E38Wed 25 Feb 2026

Feb 25, 202622m

Ray's funeral causes concerns, while Vinny is worried about his love life and Kim orders Graham to leave.

E39Thur 26 Feb 2026

Feb 26, 202622m

Bear goes into a downward spiral due to his grief, while Arthur pushes Laurel too far.

E40Fri 27 Feb 2026

Feb 27, 202622m

There is a warning at work for Jacob, while Bear is in need of some help and Arthur is panicked.

E41Mon 2 Mar 2026

Mar 2, 202622m

Bear finds himself getting into further trouble, while Cain feels he is at the end of his tether and Arthur is fearful.

E42Tue 3 Mar 2026

Mar 3, 202622m

Sarah betrays Jacob's trust, while Jai and Kerry enjoy working together and the truth about Laurel's fall might finally be revealed.

E43Wed 4 Mar 2026

Mar 4, 202622m

Sarah accuses Cain of being a coward, while Gabby has her suspicions raised and Kerry taunts Jai in public.

E44Thu 5 Mar 2026

Mar 5, 202622m

Cain comes under severe pressure, while Graham advises him to sell up. There is a near miss for Jai and Kerry.

E45Mon 9 Mar 2026

Mar 9, 202622m

Sarah sets Cain straight, while Liam urges Cain to inform Moira, who then struggles with the news.

E46Tues 10 Mar 2026

Mar 10, 202622m

Cain needs to face up to what his future might hold, while Joe feels unappreciated and Kim is surprised when she pays a visit to Moira.

E47Wed 11 Mar 2026

Mar 11, 202622m

Rhona expresses her gratitude, but is spotted by Lydia, while Laurel confides in her friend Nicola.

E48Thu 12 Mar 2026

Mar 12, 202622m

Graham gives Rhona one last chance, while Arthur rejects Jai's offer of a job and Nicola is suspicious.

E49Fri 13 Mar 2026

Mar 13, 202622m

Paddy receives a bit of encouraging news, while Gabby gives Arthur a fresh strategy to try out.

E50Mon 16 Mar 2026

Mar 16, 202622m

Bear makes a huge revelation, while Graham works hard to keep Joe on side and Jacob is struggling at work.

E51Tue 17 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 17, 202622m

Paddy and Dylan make a big confession, while the Dingles are suspicious of Joe Tate and Pollard plays detective.

E52

E52Wed 18 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 18, 202622m

Paddy and Dylan's nightmare deepens, while Laurel is asked for a favour and Kim is suspicious of Joe.

E53Thu 19 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 19, 202622m

Dylan is struggling as his impending court date approaches, while Graham confronts Joe, and Mary gives Pollard some advice.

E54Fri 20 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 20, 202622m

Isaac is upset that his dad has cancer, while Cain is preoccupied in his search for farmland and Pollard tests Kerry's loyalty.

E55

E55Mon 23 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 23, 202622m

E56

E56Tue 24 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 24, 202622m

E57

E57Wed 25 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 25, 202622m

E58

E58Thu 26 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 26, 202622m

E59

E59Mon 30 Mar 2026UPCOMING

Mar 30, 202622m

E60

E60Wed 01 Apr 2026UPCOMING

Apr 1, 202622m

E61

E61Tue 02 Apr 2026UPCOMING

Apr 2, 202622m

E62

E62Wed 03 Apr 2026UPCOMING

Apr 3, 202622m

About Emmerdale

Emmerdale is a soap, drama series on ITV1. The show first aired on Oct 16, 1972 and currently has 55 seasons and 7895 episodes. Emmerdale has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Mar 17, 2026. It has a rating of 4.2/10 based on 99 votes. Created by Kevin Laffan.