The WORST episodes of Coronation Street
Every episode of Coronation Street ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Coronation Street!
Follows the lives of the residents of the fictional Coronation Street, located in Greater Manchester, which is made up mainly of working-class people.
#1 - Episode 3782 (25th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 141 - Aired 11/25/1994
Gail is annoyed when Martin arrives home and Nick quickly returns to Don's house. Deirdre remembers her past marriages and wonders if she is doing the right thing. Mike lays on the Mercedes to drive Deirdre to the register office, wanting it to be a special day for her and a terrible one for Ken. Fiona is shaken when Steve tells her that unless he gets sorted with Christine Bullock he could go to prison. She urges him to stop playing at life and face up to his responsibilities. Ken apologises to Deirdre and wishes her well, saying she deserves some happiness. Gail accuses Martin of frightening Nick off. He feels like an intruder in his own home. Ken urges Tracy to attend the wedding, saying she'll regret it all her life if she doesn't. Alf and Liz witness the wedding as Deirdre marries Samir. Audrey, Jim, Mike, Alma and Bet attend. Halfway through Tracy turns up to see the vows but runs off immediately after telling her mother she looks nice. Fiona is pleased when Steve does some Community Service. Curly gets the job at Soopascoopa and tells Raquel that his bosses want to meet his fiancée. When he refuses Bet tells him that she'll do it. Curly is horrified at the thought but too scared to say anything. Ken goes to the Rovers and walks straight into the reception. He watches from a distance as the cake is cut and then leaves.
#2 - Episode 3772 (2nd November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 131 - Aired 11/2/1994
Bored Sally minds David for something to do. Maureen skives off work to clean for Curly. Boisterous David brings on Sally's contractions. Gail looks after the children whilst Kevin takes her into hospital. Sally is calm whilst Kevin panics. Steve is stunned when Mike gives him his cut - £493 as he was counting on £5,000. Mike shows him the accounts, including hire of his car, invoices for all his meals and his £20,000 back. Steve realises he's been used. Rita feels left out of things when she hears Gail is looking after Rosie. Norris tries to persuade Derek to move into a salesman's guest house. Deirdre and Samir have a romantic day together, walking in the park. She enjoys being in love. To get rid of Vera, Curly offers her money for working so hard. He is stunned when she insists on the going rate. Mike tells Steve that he's set up another order with Marcus Saunders which doesn't include him. Steve accuses him of cheating him out of £5,000.
#3 - Episode 3773 (4th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 132 - Aired 11/4/1994
The Websters are delighted as Sally gives birth to a daughter. Rita looks after Rosie and loves being involved with the family. Alma throws Steve out of the cafe when he starts talking about Mike conning him. Derek calls at No.4 to collect some belongings for his new bedsit and finds Harry dead in his cage. He is horrified thinking about Mavis' reaction and sets about burying him. Norris pops into The Kabin to tell Mavis her budgie is dead. The Websters bring the baby home and call her Lauren. The Wiltons are united in their grief over Harry. Mavis tells Derek they killed him with their bickering and hatred of each other. They embrace each other and accept their relationships with Angela and Roger Crompton. Des tries to bring Curly out of himself. Mike threatens to take Steve to court for slander if he continues to mouth off about him. In order to keep Samir in the country but to stop him working, Deirdre proposes marriage.
#4 - Episode 3774 (7th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 133 - Aired 11/7/1994
Samir is shocked by the proposal, embarrassing Deirdre. He feels that she's had the idea so he can work, not because she loves him. He refuses to use her that way. She withdraws the proposal. Rita is angry that she hasn't been invited to see the Websters' new baby yet. The Wiltons bury Harry. Derek tells Mavis that he does like her portrait. Raquel tries to interest Curly in helping out at the Rovers but he is aghast at the idea. Bet takes Andy on at the Rovers for part-time barwork. Sally thinks it odd that Rita hasn't called to see the baby. Samir is given the all clear at The Casablanca restaurant so he can return to work. Derek suggests to Mavis that they throw an anniversary party and invite Rita, Norris, Roger and Angela.
#5 - Episode 3775 (9th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 134 - Aired 11/9/1994
The Wiltons celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary and buy each other the same card. Deirdre is frightened of losing Samir. As Angela can't attend the dinner party, Derek decides to postpone it and spend the evening with his wife. Sally is disturbed when Rosie keeps calling Lauren "Sophie". Rita is thrilled when she is invited to see the baby. She goes to her building society and opens an account for Lauren, putting £1,000 into it. Raquel talks Reg into writing Curly a glowing character reference. The Websters decide to change Lauren's name to Sophie. They are amazed when Rita gives them the account. Seeing baby Sophie makes Jim think of Katherine McDonald. Mavis is thrilled when Derek gives her a new budgie, called Beauty.
#6 - Episode 3776 (11th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 135 - Aired 11/11/1994
Samir is promised a better paid job at The Casablanca. To please Raquel, Des offers Curly a job at the Betting Shop. The Wiltons prepare for their dinner party but he falters when Mavis tells him that she told Angela all he things he told her about Angela resembling Hitler. None of the guests like the food - polenta fritters and guinea fowl and find themselves united in their embarrassment of the devoted Wiltons. Deirdre tells Liz about her proposal and is hurt when Liz tells her she'd be stupid to marry Samir. Angela tells the Wiltons that Mervyn is off her back now and she wants to thank them. She gives them the use of her holiday cottage in Scotland. Curly takes Des' job. Des makes him feel he's doing him a big favour. The Wiltons are deflated when their guests leave early. Roger Crompton takes Rita for a drink in the Rovers only to find Norris and Angela already there. They are all embarrassed when the Wiltons pop in. Deirdre is stunned when Samir proposes to her, saying that he loves her and doesn't want to dodge the law. She agrees to marry him.
#7 - Episode 3777 (14th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 136 - Aired 11/14/1994
Audrey enjoys taxiing her grandchildren around in the Mayoral limo. Percy thinks it's disgusting and a waste of taxpayers' money. Samir promises Deirdre that he will make her a happy woman. Curly starts work at the Betting Shop. Jack tries to get tips out of him but he refuses to cooperate. Samir's friend Omar Bemmani is delighted for him but stunned when he sees how old Deirdre is. Curly struggles with the punters as he is slow to take the bets. Percy complains to Alf about Audrey abusing public facilities. Jack takes advantage of Curly's slowness to push through a bet at 10-1 which should be 5-4. Deirdre is embarrassed when Omar shows his dislike of her. The Platts go to new childminder, Glenys Phelps, who teaches them manners. Alf warns Audrey to be careful how she uses the limo. Jack is put out when Curly pays out on 5-4, with Des warning him not to attempt fraud again. The residents shun Jack for trying to cheat Curly. Samir is forced to tell Deirdre that Omar thought she was too old to have children but assures her that this doesn't matter to him.
#8 - Episode 3778 (16th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 137 - Aired 11/16/1994
Curly tries to stop the Betting Shop customers smoking. Sean tells Des he thinks Curly doesn't fit in. Denise enjoys being pampered by Jon Welch and Fiona. Rita is flattered when Roger asks her along to an art exhibition at the library. Steve's Community Service Officer, Christine Bullock, searches for him as he hasn't been doing his community service. Jim gives his new address to her. Sean tells Des to get rid of Curly when his slowness loses them custom. Tracy is horrified when Deirdre tells her that she's marrying Samir. Samir gets upset when Tracy tells Deirdre she's ridiculous and calls him a beach bum. Before he can sack Curly, Des is pleased when Curly resigns, saying he can't cope with rude customers and smoke. Tracy asks Denise to tell Ken that Deirdre is marrying Samir. Deirdre is upset that Tracy isn't happy for her and begins to believe that everyone is right; it is a silly idea. Ken is shocked when Denise breaks the news.
#9 - Episode 3779 (18th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 138 - Aired 11/18/1994
Samir asks Deirdre to give Tracy time to come round. Jim is furious to receive a postcard from Steve in Florida. Curly hears of interviews for food store chain Soopascoopa. Emily is shocked when Deirdre tells her that she's marrying Samir. Roger Crompton is stunned to be given a lift to the art show by the Mayor and Mayoress. Rita enjoys seeing his reaction but is nervous of the exhibition as she feels out of place. Alf is warned by Councillor Jerry Hindmarsh that there are going to be big cuts made at the Town Hall. Audrey is bored by the show and drinks in the Limo with Brian Bowes. Soopascoopa are impressed by Curly's CV and offer him an interview for a manager's job. Ken forces himself to congratulate Deirdre before warning her against marrying Samir, saying it's obvious they're only marrying to keep him in the country. He suggests it's all a reaction from what's happened between him and Denise. Deirdre is furious and throws him out. Alf sees Audrey laughing and flirting with Brian.
#10 - Episode 3780 (21st November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 139 - Aired 11/21/1994
Steve returns from holidaying in Florida and takes it in his stride that Christine Bullock is after him. When Percy criticises Deirdre's behaviour Alf lays into him, letting off pent-up anger. Steve collects Fiona from Manchester Airport. They are pleased to see each other. Jim urges Steve to sort out his Community Service problems but Steve refuses to worry. Ken asks Samir not to push Deirdre into marriage, saying the whole idea is a terrible mistake. Samir tells him to mind his own business. Alf agrees to be a witness at Deirdre's wedding. He orders Audrey to stop flirting with Brian Bowes but she feigns innocence. Ken tells Emily that Samir is only marrying Deirdre to get a meal ticket. He begs her to talk some sense into Deirdre. Emily tells Deirdre she can't witness the wedding as it's a sham and a lie and she can't be party to it.
#11 - Episode 3781 (23rd November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 140 - Aired 11/23/1994
Samir gives Deirdre a silver dollar - his lucky coin. Christine Bullock calls on Steve at the flat and tells him that she doesn't believe he is gainfully employed and gives him a week to prove to her that he has come to his wealth legally. At a cut-back meeting, Alf is popular when he suggests doing away with the Mayoral Limo. Gail is thrilled when Nick turns up for the evening, knowing Martin is working. Curly's management interview goes well. When asked about his marital status he tells them he is engaged to a girl called Raquel. He is put out when Raquel finds this hilarious. Bet lays on a hen night for Deirdre which she doesn't want as she knows everyone thinks she is making a fool of herself. Liz makes her question her motives and she decides everyone should be jealous of her landing Samir. Gail and Nick have a wonderful evening playing cards. When he falls asleep on the sofa she leaves him there. Audrey is horrified when Alf tells her they won't be using the Limo anymore - they'll go everywhere on the bus.
#12 - Episode 3771 (31st October 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 130 - Aired 10/31/1994
Sarah misses Nick, especially as she can't go trick or treating without him. Mike prepares to finalise the deal with Marcus Saunders and is stunned when Steve turns up as he thought he was in Tenerife. He talks Steve into finishing the last of the packing whilst he collects the money from Marcus. Maureen is horrified to find Curly is neglecting himself and the house. He tries to stop her but she announces she is going to clean it up for him. Mike tells Marcus that Steve was disappearing to Tenerife and closes the deal himself, taking the cheque and telling Marcus he can be relied on for future orders. Samir stays away from work as Immigration Officers have been checking up on the local restaurants. Don is surprised when Sarah packs a bag and asks if she can live with him. He takes her home to aghast Gail who realises just how much all the upheaval is affecting Sarah. Mavis admits to Derek that after having met Angela she now believes he hasn't been unfaithful. She tells him that if he wants her back he'll have to resign. Steve is delighted when Mike shows him the cheque for £30,000, not realising Mike has a plan up his sleeve.
#13 - Episode 3784 (30th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 143 - Aired 11/30/1994
Maureen is pleased to celebrate her six-month anniversary running the Corner Shop. Audrey misses being attended to by Brian Bowes. Christine Bullock is satisfied with Steve's accounts and tells him that they'll put him in the clear. Maureen is put out when Maud celebrates in the Rovers with money from the till whilst she is stuck in the shop. Mavis is put out when Roger Crompton keeps talking about Rita all the time. She tells him that Rita can't cope with platonic relationships with men. Reg congratulates Maureen for running the shop when he felt she wasn't capable. They agree they've been too busy to think about each other. The Platts invite Nick to help them put up the Christmas tree in the café with Sarah and David. He turns up but fails to join in with them and watches sardonically from the sidelines. Steve is pleased when Fiona admits she likes him. Maureen falls asleep in the store room and is shouted at by Maud who tells her that thieves could have emptied the shop. Overwrought Maureen accuses her of being no help so Maud tells her that from now on she will only work if she's paid.
#14 - Episode 3785 (2nd December 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 144 - Aired 12/2/1994
Mavis is horrified to learn Roger wants to paint Rita's portrait. Raquel is upset when Andy puts the brewery calendar up and she takes it down. She hates looking at it as it reminds her of Des and that turns her into a wreck. She then considers the matter and refuses to let Des continue to ruin her life so she hangs the calendar back up and tells Curly that she will go to the Soopascoopa party with him. Maureen is sick of being stuck in the shop and starts to snap at the customers. Steve is mortified when Fiona finds out from Andy what his music tastes were as a teenager. Fiona thinks he was cute. Steve wins the jackpot on the British Legion fruit machine when committee member Jean Stanhope runs out of cash. Ken wants to talk about the baby but Denise is too fearful of giving birth. She blames him for the pregnancy and refuses to consider having him at the birth. Mrs Stanhope is furious that Steve has won the jackpot. She accuses Liz of being a cheat - first Jim won the raffle now Steve wins the money. Liz feels insulted and resigns. Raquel is touched when Curly buys her an expensive dress for the party. Denise doesn't want Ken present at the birth and tells him that she no longer wants him as part of her life. He begs her not to cut him out of the baby's life but she throws him out.
#15 - Episode 3786 (5th December 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 145 - Aired 12/5/1994
Denise refuses to speak to Ken. Brian Bowes turns up at 5 Grasmere Drive and complains to Audrey that he's reduced to driving community buses now. He is stunned when she lets it slip that Alf got rid of the limo as he thought they were carrying on. He threatens to tell the papers so Audrey says that she'll persuade Alf to use the limo again. Steve asks Des if Sean has a job for Liz at the bookies but is told to ask again after Christmas. Fiona is astonished when Steve invites her to move into his flat. Denise contemplates moving away to escape Ken. Steve tries to give Liz £300 which he won on the horses, to make up for her losing her job. She refuses it afraid of where it came from. Deirdre calls at the DSS as she wants Samir to pay tax and be up front now they're married. Audrey threatens to resign if Alf doesn't get the limo back. He calls her bluff.
#16 - Episode 3787 (7th December 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 146 - Aired 12/7/1994
Audrey is confident that Alf will beg her to reconsider but he stuns her by telling the Council that she's resigned. Audrey warns Rita that she'll be next in line to be Mayoress and is pleased when Rita says she wouldn't do it. Gail is happy when Nicky says he'll spend Christmas at home. Fiona worries about losing her job and puts it to Jon Welch that he should buy his own Salon. Rita turns Alf down but he grows alarmed when Bet tells him that she knows just the woman. He fears she means herself. He asks Gail but she refuses. Reg tells Maureen that he wants them to have a life away from the shop. Samir is sacked from The Casablanca. Bet introduces Alf to his new Mayoress - Betty. He is happy to accept her. Audrey is less pleased.
#17 - Episode 3788 (9th December 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 147 - Aired 12/9/1994
Betty is thrilled and proud to wear the Mayoral chain. Samir gets another job, at a Spanish restaurant, with more money than before. Alf is proud of Betty as she is charming and dignified. Denise asks Jon to buy the Salon and offers him a good price. Curly and "fiancée" Raquel go to the Soopascoopa Christmas party. She wears Bet's engagement ring and enjoys the make-believe. Mavis is miffed when Rita takes Roger Crompton to the newsagents' ball. She thinks Rita is trying to buy his friendship. Jon Welch acknowledges it seems a good idea to buy the Salon but is reluctant. He tells Denise he'll think about it. Ken is disturbed to hear Denise is moving away. Raquel is touched by the way Curly cares for her and starts to believe they are engaged as it seems so natural. Audrey demands that Alf gets rid of Betty but he refuses to hurt her feelings. Raquel is stunned when Curly asks her to marry him.
#18 - Episode 3783 (28th November 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 142 - Aired 11/28/1994
Steve is annoyed to hear Liz has asked Mike to help him get out of trouble with Christine Bullock. He tells her to mind her own business. Bet enjoys joking at Curly's expense by planning what to wear as his fiancée. Ken tells Rita he feels guilty - watching Deirdre make a fool of herself and not being able to stop her. Rita points out that Deirdre is no longer his business. Fiona advises Steve to swallow his pride and ask Mike for help. He asks Mike to rework the accounts and give him a copy so he can show Christine he made a vast profit on the deal. Mavis is shocked to discover Roger Crompton has befriended Rita and they are seeing each other platonically. She feels Rita isn't sensitive enough to be a true friend to Roger. Ken tells Denise he's feeling more and more excluded from her life. She accuses him of wanting her now Deirdre's off the scene. Curly is relieved when Bet tells him she's only joking. Mike gives Steve false accounts on the condition that Steve is on hand to work for him, whenever needed. Steve is forced to agree.
#19 - Episode 3789 (12th December 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 148 - Aired 12/12/1994
Curly starts work at Soopascoopa and is forced to wear an American style uniform, complete with baseball cap. Jon Welch tells Denise that he can't buy the Salon - it's too much of a financial commitment. Bet takes Liz on at the Rovers to help out when Betty is carrying out Mayoral duties. Raquel tells Bet about the proposal. She likes Curly and is proud of him but doesn't love him. Maureen breaks down and tells Reg that she can't cope with the Corner Shop any more and wants rid of it. She is upset that he's always getting at her and she's still spending all day with Maud. She wanted to make a success of the shop but feels she's failed. Reg comforts her. Steve is pleased when Sean lets him open an account so he can ring bets in. Jon tells Fiona that he doesn't want to make more money as his ex-wife will be after it. Vera is thrilled when Jack's brother Clifford turns up. Jack isn't so impressed. Immigration Officers turn up at No.1 to interview Samir about working illegally. He and Deirdre are shocked when they're told to attend an interview at the Airport.
#20 - Episode 3790 (14th December 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 149 - Aired 12/14/1994
Jack wants rid of Cliff, who tells him that he's come to make up for all the harm he did him in the past. Cliff explains he's got a bad heart and hasn't long to live, a year at the most. Jack is touched but still not happy with his brother's presence. Emily is upset when Samir accuses her of setting the Immigration men onto him because he owes her money. Maureen leaves Maud at the shop all afternoon whilst she and Reg make love in a hotel. She lets her think she's been at the cash and carry. Vera enjoys the way Cliff flirts with her. She spoils him and upsets Jack by inviting him to stay for Christmas. She is flattered when he tells her he married a woman called Vera. Deirdre is annoyed when Samir's mother writes about meeting his "young" English bride and suspects he has lied about her age. Gail looks forward to a family Christmas and is furious when Martin admits he's going to be working on Christmas Day.
#21 - Episode 3791 (16th December 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 150 - Aired 12/16/1994
Clifford tries to get items on the tick at the Corner Shop. Maud is hurt to discover Maureen deceived her when she finds out about her illicit afternoon. Ken invites Gillian James to a school staff party as they're both partnerless. Maud threatens to resign from the shop but is stunned when Reg tells her that they're putting it on the market anyway. Maureen is upset by the way he breaks the news. Curly can't believe his luck when Raquel tells him that she will marry him. Curly tells Des the news, knowing that Raquel will never love him as much as she loved Des. Des is pained by the news. Deirdre and Samir are interviewed separately at the Airport. The officials try to get Samir to admit he entered the country by deception. He becomes aggressive and is taken away by the airport police. Ken takes Gillian to the Rovers where Denise sees them. Gillian gets annoyed and accuses Ken of using her to get at Denise. The residents congratulate Raquel and Curly. Deirdre returns home without Samir and breaks down.
#22 - Episode 3792 (19th December 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 151 - Aired 12/19/1994
Maureen is upset at the way in which Reg broke the news of the Corner Shop sale to Maud. Deirdre refuses to believe that Samir was violent at the airport and worries about him. Raquel feels positive about marrying Curly but is upset that her father doesn't seem interested. Maud boycotts the shop, fed up with no appreciation. Emily hears from the gossips that Samir has deserted Deirdre. Alma urges Ken to get on with his life without Denise but he hurts too much. Deirdre asks Alf to help Samir but he doesn't want to get involved. She misses having Emily to turn to. She is furious when Liz advises her not to fight for Samir anymore; he's brought her nothing but trouble. Deirdre asks Ken for advice but he tells her that it's not his problem. Cliff hints to Jack that he's got a stash of money. Deirdre is delighted when Emily calls round to comfort her. When she hears Samir has not deserted her Emily says it would be best if Samir did go back to Morocco. Deirdre begs her to help and give her money to fight for Samir but Emily refuses. Deirdre accuses her of being jealous because Deirdre has someone to love.
#23 - Episode 3761 (7th October 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 120 - Aired 10/7/1994
Mavis enters her picture 'Still Life with Biscuit Barrel' in the art class exhibition. She insists on driving Norris' old car to get some independence. Emily resents the way Mavis has taken over at the art class and doesn't find it enjoyable anymore. Mike and Steve settle the deal with the band manager. Mike refuses to let him waste money on machinery, instead telling Steve they'll sub-contract and use out-workers. Steve is forced to agree. Andy fears he's left it too late to get on a course. Mavis is flattered by Roger Crompton's portrait of her. He feels it brings out hidden passion and is thrilled to receive second prize. Derek views the exhibition and is furious to see the portrait.
#24 - Episode 3751 (14th September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 110 - Aired 9/14/1994
Bet wants Raquel to do well in London but wishes she'd return home. Des is annoyed when Jack implies he gives Steve racing tips. Curly tries his best to break Paula and Andy up at work. Andy can't stand the thought of being under Curly's thumb all winter. He writes his resignation, deciding to return to University. Raquel turns up, asking to stay for a while. She tells Bet how a photographer told her and the agency she was useless and she was thrown off the course. She begs her not to tell Tanya. Bet agrees but puts Charlie in the picture. Andy moves out of No.7 and back to No.11. Mavis doesn't tell Derek when she draws a naked man at the art class. Samir tells Deirdre he is unhappy living off her and wants to find work. Deirdre begs him not to as it's against the law. He tells her he'll only stay if he can work. Mavis is astonished when instead of sketching the nude Roger Crompton draws her. Tanya is stunned to see Raquel back and tries to ferret out of her why she’s returned. Curly is delighted to see Raquel who tells him she’s thought a lot about him as he’s a true friend.
#25 - Episode 3752 (16th September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 111 - Aired 9/16/1994
Tanya thinks that Raquel's returned after an abortion so Charlie tells her about Raquel being thrown off the modeling course. Andy is put out when Curly coldly accepts his resignation. Mike is horrified when Steve rents the flat next to him. Des tells Raquel he's gone through agony since they split. He admits he was obsessed with Tanya. He offers her the £1,500 he got from Alex. She tells him to keep it for the next girl whose heart is broken. Raquel is sent a copy of the brewery calendar. She is pleased when everyone says she looks wonderful in it. Jack hangs it in the bar. Rita is impressed that Mavis drew a naked man. Gail misses Nicky and is upset to see how well he gets on with Don. Tanya tells Charlie that she's fed up of being treated as the villain in the Rovers. Samir gets a job, waiting on at a Moroccan restaurant. Derek is surprised to learn Mavis has painted a nude but assumes it was a woman. Tanya is upset when all the men say how beautiful Raquel looks and tells the customers that Raquel's been told she's useless. Raquel runs sobbing from the bar and Des leads the customers in telling Tanya she's a bitch. Bet sacks her on the spot, telling her that she's poison.