The essential episodes of Hollyoaks
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Hollyoaks — each pick states its reason.
- 01
- 02
With the truth finally out, and his past caught up to him, Donny's consumed by guilt and plans to flee Hollyoaks. Meanwhile, the teens return to the village, but worries and hidden secrets cause tensions...
- 03
The walls are closing in on Lucas, and Dodger struggles to hide his emotions at work. Meanwhile, Diane's concerns grow over her child's behaviour.
- 04
Sienna, Dodger and the McQueens step in to help new mum Cleo as she finally gets the support she needs. The Osbornes get to know Frankie's new beau. And new resident Gemma tries to build bridges with Mercedes.
- 05
Mercedes and Ste find themselves on a path of self-destruction while the McQueens support Sienna - but drama soon follows...
- 06
Theresa risks her own safety to help a spiralling Mercedes, and a resident worries about what a scorned ex is capable of.
- 07
Darren extends an olive branch to Tony. Cleo receives some bittersweet news. And, now that they feel safe, a resident opens up about recent abuse.
- 08
All eyes are on Lucas as his desperate bid to win back Dillon begins to spiral out of control. Frankie confides in Dodger, but will his concern make her question her new beau?
- 09
There's festive cheer in the Hutchinson household this Christmas, but an unexpected present sends the day into turmoil... Meanwhile, Jack's suited and booted with a mission up his sleeve to make the day extra special.
- 10
There's Christmas magic at the McQueens', but for Mercedes, the sparkle has faded... Warren turns up in full Santa costume to help spread festive cheer, but things don't go to plan. And a knock on the door grants Theresa's wish.
- 11
It's the first Christmas without Peri, but Leela's determined to give her children and Lucas the best day she can - which includes extending an olive branch to Ste. Meanwhile, as the carollers perform in the village, Pearl has something she wants to get off her chest.
- 12
Donny continues to refuse help from those around him, Leela tries to support new mum Cleo by inviting her to a baby group, and a resident seeks revenge.
- 13
Old friends return to lift Donny's spirits, and it's a race against time as a revenge plot closes in on one resident.
- 14
In the crowded McQueen house, Dodger can no longer keep his trauma from those closest to him. Meanwhile, Mercedes is given the chance to get her life back on track.
- 15
New mum Cleo continues to struggle, while tensions rise with Sienna. Mercedes makes an unexpected connection, and there is a new face in the village.
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