Emmerdale Season 12 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Episode 771 (Tue 11th Jan 1983)

Matt and Dolly discover the strains of parenthood.

2. Episode 772 (Thu 13th Jan 1983)

3. Episode 773 (Tue 18th Jan 1983)

When Alan brings a lady friend back to Home Farm, he sparks off another battle with Joe.

4. Episode 774 (Thu 20th Jan 1983)

Sandie tells Andy what's on her mind - and Andy isn't happy when he hears what's wrong

5. Episode 775 (Tue 25th Jan 1983)

There's a surprise in store for Jackie when Donald leaves him in charge of the vicarage.

6. Episode 776 (Thu 27th Jan 1983)

Sandie tells Annie her problems - but can Sandie face her mother with the news?

7. Episode 777 (Tue 1st Feb 1983)

Amos still thinks he's on a higher plane, but Seth's constant jibing comes close to bringing him down to earth again.

8. Episode 778 (Thu 3rd Feb 1983)

Pat's nightmare becomes a reality when Sandie admits she's pregnant, and she refuses to have an abortion. Meanwhile, Donald confronts Barbara over the time she's spending with Joe and manages to upset her.

9. Episode 779 (Tue 8th Feb 1983)

Clifford is incensed when he discovers Jackie has beaten up Andy, but he is kept in the dark as to why. Meanwhile, Henry is at the end of his tether with Amos, and Amos is thrown when Henry explodes.

10. Episode 780 (Thu 10th Feb 1983)

Sandie gets an idea when she has a discussion with Dolly about illegitimately having Graham, whilst Jackie decides to move into Emmerdale Farm. Seth's problem of affording glasses is solved when Walter accidentally breaks them.

11. Episode 781 (Tue 15th Feb 1983)

Andy proposes to Sandie but she rejects, and impresses Jack when she stands up for herself in front of everyone. She decides to move in with Tom in Aberdeen. Meanwhile, Sam wins a cruise to the Canary Islands for him and Annie.

12. Episode 782 (Thu 17th Feb 1983)

Pat and Jack have Jackie at the farm at last. But how will Jackie settle in?

13. Episode 783 (Tue 22nd Feb 1983)

Henry ends up forcing Alan's hand into getting Primrose Dingle sorted, unaware of the trouble it's about to cause. Meanwhile, Amos nurses a hangover whilst Jackie takes interest in a butter churner.

14. Episode 784 (Thu 24th Feb 1983)

Pat is furious when Jack is late home and locks him out when she learns he's out with Barbara. Meanwhile, Amos mistakes a businessman for Eric Birdwick.

15. Episode 785 (Tue 1st March 1983)

Jack and Pat have a blazing row, and Jack takes his anger out on Jackie. Meanwhile, Alan continues to anger the NY Estates employees whilst Amos's desperation annoys Henry.

16. Episode 786 (Thu 3rd March 1983)

Barbara explodes when Donald interferes in her marriage with Brian. Meanwhile, the NY Estates workers are unhappy with Alan's demands.

17. Episode 787 (Tue 8th March 1983)

Jackie gets into hot water at Emmerdale Farm when he does Seth a favour. Matt and Dolly have trouble with baby Sam. Alan catches Jackie taking some chicken wire so Jackie dumps it and runs. Alan calls all his workforce into the office.

18. Episode 788 (Thu 10th March 1983)

Pat struggles to hide her jealousy over Barbara. Brian phones the Vicarage over Barbara withdrawing money from the account. Amos stops Walter eating the nuts. He has a go at Henry for taking his tie off and snaps at Walter for eating the nuts again.

19. Episode 789 (Tue 15th March 1983)

John, Jock and Daniel are infuriated to learn they are being suspended - and Joe goes on the warpath. Meanwhile, Amos is pleased when Alan takes a liking to him.

20. Episode 790 (Thu 17th March 1983)

Seth spots a suspicious truck drive through Main Street, but is unaware what the truck is really being used for. Meanwhile, Dolly is in two minds about getting Samuel immunised.

21. Episode 791 (Tue 22nd March 1983)

Dolly informs Matt that she's booked an appointment with paediatrician Dr Conway tomorrow about Samuel's vaccines. Alan introduces Amos to Tufty Billingham and The Major.

22. Episode 792 (Thu 24th March 1983)

The sheep rustlers have struck again. Donald worries to Barbara that Alan only hired her because she is pretty. Sgt. MacArthur warns Jack not to put the law into his own hands.

23. Episode 793 (Tue 12th April 1983)

Jack finally catches the rustlers and goes for them with his shotgun, but when the rustler begins attacking Jack, Jack takes drastic action and hits the rustler over the head with a rock, leaving him unconscious. Meanwhile, Amos becomes suspicious over Joe and Barbara and suspects there may be something between them.

24. Episode 794 (Thu 14th April 1983)

Jack is relieved to learn the rustler will make a full recovery and is in the clear. The rest of the villagers are thrilled to learn the rustlers have been charged, however Barbara is furious to learn Brian is coming to Beckindale.

25. Episode 795 (Tue 19th April 1983)

Barbara is still angry that Donald has interfered, but Donald makes her realise she has to talk to Brian at some point. Pat has brought a lamb in to show Samuel but it has pooed on the carpet.

26. Episode 796 (Thu 21st April 1983)

Barbara's husband Brian is in Beckindale - and Donald is sure it's not too late to save their marriage.

27. Episode 797 (Tue 26th April 1983)

Is Joe seeing too much of Barbara? Sam thinks he might be.

28. Episode 798 (Thu 28th April 1983)

Donald is horrified to discover his daughter had an affair five years ago, whilst Alan's attempts at taking shortcuts lead to disaster when the driver is threatened with prosecution.

29. Episode 799 (Tue 3rd May 1983)

Barbara is upset when Brian confirms their marriage is over but finds herself in Joe's arms. Meanwhile, Jessie returns for Samuel's christening, whilst Alan blames Joe for the cattle situation.

30. Episode 800 (Thu 5th May 1983)

Samuel is christened and all goes well, except for Amos. Meanwhile, Donald and Annie are infuriated to hear about Joe and Barbara's relationship so soon after the breakdown of Barbara's marriage.

31. Episode 801 (Tue 10th May 1983)

Seth is horrified when Meg threatens to leave him if he doesn't quit drinking, and Seth is annoyed that her thoughts come from Donald. Meanwhile, Joe vents to Barbara about Alan's inability to own up to his mistakes.

32. Episode 802 (Thu 12th May 1983)

Donald offers Seth guidance over his matrimonial problems - but Seth doesn't take the advice very easily! Seth is spending all his time at The Woolpack. Meg goes to the Woolpack to tell Seth to come home. He refuses. She says she will lock him out. He says he has a key but she says she will bolt the doors.

33. Episode 803 (Tue 17th May 1983)

Barbara has two unexpected visitors at the vicarage. Seth has been sleeping in the Home Farm tack room since Meg locked him out. Joe sees a man letting his dog run loose on Emmerdale Farm land when there are lambs in the nearby field. Joe tells the man off until he realises it is Edward Ruskin, the old village vicar. Joe is pleased. Ruskin is standing in for Hinton while he is away. Seth bangs on the door of his house, demanding Meg answers the door. The neighbours are watching.

34. Episode 804 (Thu 19th May 1983)

Henry thinks he's solved the space problem at The Woolpack - but Amos is none too pleased.

35. Episode 805 (Tue 24th May 1983)

Seth is still locked out of his house - and he'll try anything to get back in again.

36. Episode 806 (Thu 26th May 1983)

37. Episode 807 (Tue 31st May 1983)

Donald returns home earlier than expected after his trip away. How has his daughter Barbara behaved in his absence?

38. Episode 808 (Thu 2nd June 1983)

Pat hears some disturbing news from Scotland about her daughter Sandie.

39. Episode 809 (Tue 7th June 1983)

The goat at Emmerdale Farm is proving more than difficult to cope with - but Sam hits on a solution.

40. Episode 810 (Thu 9th June 1983)

The Sugdens have an enjoyable day at the races, and on their return Pat makes a surprising decision.

41. Episode 811 (Tue 14th June 1983)

It's time for Joe to think seriously about his relationship with Barbara.

42. Episode 812 (Thu 16th June 1983)

It's the day of the dog race from The Woolpack to Emmerdale Farm - and Seth thinks he's backed the winner.

43. Episode 813 (Tue 13th Sept 1983)

The Managing Director of NY Estates arrives at Home Farm. Does this mean trouble for Joe?

44. Episode 814 (Thu 15th Sept 1983

Pat is taking an interest in the outdoor work at Emmerdale Farm - and giving a Jack some headaches into the bargain!

45. Episode 815 (Tue 20th Sept 1983)

The Managing Director finishes his investigations at Home Farm and has some disturbing news for Alan and Joe.

46. Episode 816 (Thu 22nd Sept 1983)

Barbara has been in touch with her husband while Donald thinks there may be a chance to save the marriage.

47. Episode 817 (Tue 27th Sept 1983)

There's land for sale in Beckindale - and both Emmerdale Farm and NY Estates have good reasons for wanting to buy it.

48. Episode 818 (Thu 29th Sept 1983)

It's the day of 'Hotten Show' and decision time for Joe and Barbara. What will the future hold for them?

49. Episode 819 (Tue 4th Oct 1983)

As the Sugden family say goodbye to Joe, a storm is brewing at NY Estates. How will it affect the village?

50. Episode 820 (Thu 6th Oct 1983)

Pat is not so pleased when Jackie gets a surprise visitor.

51. Episode 821 (Tue 11th Oct 1983)

52. Episode 822 (Thu 13th Oct 1983)

Featuring early appearance by Beverley Callard.

53. Episode 823 (Tue 18th Oct 1983)

Annie is concerned about Jackie's behaviour, but she is more upset by worries of a different kind.

54. Episode 824 (Thu 20th Oct 1983)

Will Beckindale win the best kept village competition? Amos is confident, but Seth has other ideas.

55. Episode 825 (Tue 25th Oct 1983)

There's some disturbing news for the Sugden family when Annie visits the doctor.

56. Episode 826 (Thu 27th Oct 1983)

Is Alan taking advantage of Matt? Dolly thinks he might be.

57. Episode 827 (Tue 1st Nov 1983)

Jackie is in trouble with the law again. Will Jack stand by him?

58. Episode 828 (Thu 3rd Nov 1983)

Harvesting at Emmerdale Farm goes ahead at last, but with help from an unexpected quarter.

59. Episode 829 (Tue 8th Nov 1983)

When Jackie takes his driving test, there's more at stake than a licence.

60. Episode 830 (Thu 10th Nov 1983)

Battle lines are drawn at the Horticultural Show. Seth, Amos and Sam are all determined to win the trophy.

61. Episode 831 (Tue 15th Nov 1983)

When Annie returns to Emmerdale Farm, her welcome is not quite what she expected.

62. Episode 832 (Thu 17th Nov 1983)

Jackie has decided to get a motorbike, and Pat is determined to stop him.

63. Episode 833 (Tue 22nd Nov 1983)

Why is Amos so keen to get Henry to his Uncle's funeral?

64. Episode 834 (Thu 24th Nov 1983)

Amos and Henry attend his uncle's funeral.

65. Episode 835 (Tue 29th Nov 1983)

Alan is delighted with his new secretary , but can he distinguish between business and pleasure?

66. Episode 836 (Thu 1st Dec 1983)

The Brearlys have gathered for the reading of the will, and Amos' great expectations are about to be fulfilled.

67. Episode 837 (Tue 6th Dec 1983)

Donald thought it such a simple idea to organise a Christmas concert...

68. Episode 838 (Thu 8th Dec 1983)

Matt has some words with Harry and Dolly is infuriated with how he gets his revenge. Meanwhile, Jackie, Archie and Mike plan to earn some cash making dodgy deals.

69. Episode 839 (Tue 13th Dec 1983)

There's trouble in store for Emmerdale Farm when Matt takes the law into his own hands.

70. Episode 840 (Thu 15th Dec 1983)

Annie tells Pat a few home truths about Jack.

71. Episode 841 (Tue 20th Dec 1983)

It's Samuel's first birthday. Matt wonders if he's stolen Harry's dog for the wrong reasons - out of spite rather than concern for the dog. Jackie secretly ditches work with Mike and Archie to do a job of shifting stones for Harry. Jackie annoys Harry and receives a slap.

72. Episode 842 (Thu 22nd Dec 1983) Finale

Dolly and Pat get the costumes ready for the play. Alan continues to struggle with the computer. Seth jokingly mistakes the computer monitor for a television screen.