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 3746 (2nd September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 105 - Aired 9/2/1994
Tanya is stunned when Des tells her that Alex has settled out of court. He points out Alex must have feared the court would have seen through her lies. Fred Elliott brings steak round to Audrey when he thinks Alf is out. He is thrown when Alf appears and backs off. Martin doesn't know how far he can go with disciplining Nicky as he's not his own. Tanya is upset when Bet reminds her that she's only staying on at the Rovers under sufferance. Charlie sympathises with her, saying they're both on probation. Mark tells Mike to stop seeing things in black and white; he'll visit in the holidays and still be part of his life. Mike is moved when Mark tells him that he means a lot to him. Des warns Bet that Tanya is nothing but trouble. Martin is stunned when Nick tells him that Gail gave him money to upgrade his computer. Paula considers going touring in Goa with some friends rather than returning to Manchester University. Andy tries to talk her out of it, saying it's a mistake to leave University. He is scared at the thought of being stuck at Bettabuy. The McDonalds entertain Deirdre and Samir. Jim is embarrassed by his youth but warms to him when he shares an interest in beer. When Martin tells Gail that she's made matters worse, she tells him to grow up; she won't let him tear her family apart.
#2 - Episode 3736 (10th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 95 - Aired 8/10/1994
Vicky fears that Bet will finish with Charlie. Andy sulks over the Paula situation, refusing to help Curly out over staffing problems. Mark searches for Mike and is disappointed to discover that he's in Spain. Curly demands respect and help from Andy before telling him they will employ Paula. Vicky is upset to see how cosy Steve and Fiona have become. Mavis attempts to paint in the garden but is disturbed by noisy neighbours and Derek who eats part of her still-life. Sean finds Tanya attractive but Des warns him that she's trouble. Gail visits Ivy and realises she never wants to return. She breaks the news to Don who tells her that he's not going to change Ivy's mind; he's glad she's found some happiness. Paula is delighted when Andy tells her the job is hers. She tells him that she admires what he's made of his life. After Charlie's court appearance Bet lays into him, accusing him of seeing her as insurance only. She refuses to let him use her but is stunned when he reveals that despite keeping his licence he plans to give up driving and stay at the Rovers.
#3 - Episode 3737 (12th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 96 - Aired 8/12/1994
Vera is stunned to learn that Ivy is not planning to return home. Charlie tells Bet that he wants to live with her, work at the Rovers and get to know her but she must trust him. He feels it has to be all or nothing. Rita stops Mavis selling cigarettes to Nicky's pal Gary Ryan. He and Nicky go elsewhere as they are desperate for fags. Vicky apologises to Charlie for causing problems but he thanks her for bringing it all out into the open. Bettabuy store detective Jackie Quinn is alarmed to see Reg spying on the frozen food. She alerts Curly who throws him out of the store. Bet wants a solid relationship with Charlie but is held back by the fear of losing her independence. Rita advises her to hang on to Charlie whilst she's got him. Bet tells Charlie that she wants him to stay.
#4 - Episode 3738 (15th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 97 - Aired 8/15/1994
Mavis compiles a still-life to take to the art class to please tutor Edwin Davis. Paula starts work at Bettabuy, under Vera's tutelage on shelf-stacking. Emily stops going to the art class as she's so busy. Mavis feels the real reason is she has no talent. Nicky is embarrassed when Ken catches him leering at Fiona. Samir Rachid phones Deirdre to say he can't come as he needs more money. Andy is furious to discover Vera has been smoking instead of teaching Paula and ticks her off. She resents his tone and accuses Paula of being a sneak. Audrey warns Gail not to cook meals for Don as he might take advantage. Des tells Sean about his affair with Tanya. Roger Crompton gives Mavis a lift to the art class where she is put out to find someone else's still-life has been accepted. Later on she wants to introduce Roger to Derek but he is out drinking. The meal goes badly when Martin and Nicky argue. Des decides to call Tanya as witness in the tribunal.
#5 - Episode 3739 (17th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 98 - Aired 8/17/1994
Mavis is cross when Derek puts down her artistic friends, saying they all must be oddballs. He is amused to think Mavis might be trying to make him jealous by having a male friend. Nicky plans to sell his old computer gear for a CD-ROM but Martin refuses to let him as the system is too expensive. Paula is impressed by the way Andy handles the workforce. Nicky is horrified when Betty catches him smoking with Gary Ryan. Emily decides to spend a few weeks in Bridlington with her sister. Deirdre asks her for another £300 and Emily willingly gives it to her. Audrey tries to brighten up working at the cafe by serving cappuccinos but the customers aren't keen. Betty tells Gail about Nicky smoking. Gail is furious and wants to lay into him but Martin stops her, saying he'll give Nicky an illustrated talk on the dangers of smoking. Deirdre phones Samir to say she's sending the money as she wants to see him as soon as possible.
#6 - Episode 3740 (19th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 99 - Aired 8/19/1994
Nick feels that he's got away with smoking as the Platts haven't mentioned it. He refuses to steal fags from The Kabin when Gary Ryan becomes desperate. When Gary meets Martin, Nicky explains he's not his real dad. Audrey gets excited over an official visit to France to take part in a black pudding contest. She is disappointed when after translating the itinerary Ken tells her that she won't see Paris. When Gary asks questions about Brian Tilsley, Nicky paints a romantic picture of him as a tough, smoking biker. Gary thinks it's awesome that Brian was murdered. Derek is horrified when Mavis shows off her new sable paint brushes. Martin borrows literature and photographs from the hospital to show Nicky the side affects of smoking. Paula flirts with Andy but he tells her that he isn't ready for any emotional entanglements. She is hurt that he's not interested. Nicky resents Martin's interference and tells him that he's no right - he's not his dad.
#7 - Episode 3741 (22nd August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 100 - Aired 8/22/1994
Gail is upset by the way Nicky has hurt Martin. With Emily away, Percy cleans the house. Gail tries to make Nicky that see Martin is a wonderful father but Nicky feels that Brian would have been better. She orders him to apologise to Martin. Steve is miffed when Andy passes his driving test first time. Deirdre is delighted when Samir rings to say he's on his way. Nicky accuses Martin of bossing him about and making him work too hard in his holidays. Paula fears that Curly fancies her when he follows her around all day. Tanya is horrified when Des tells her that he's calling her as a witness at the tribunal.
#8 - Episode 3742 (24th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 101 - Aired 8/24/1994
Deirdre takes two weeks off work and cleans the house ready for Samir. Tanya gets the order from the tribunal. She is upset as she doesn't want everyone knowing her business and fears the papers will pick the story up. Percy encourages Curly to court Paula as he obviously finds her attractive. Alf makes Gail see that Nicky has been affected by Ivy's stories of how wonderful Brian was. Tanya begs Alex to help get her out of the tribunal. He suggests that she lies to the court and refuses to do anything to help her. Insolent Nicky plays loud pop music to annoy the Platts. Sarah gets upset by all the rowing. Martin feels that Nicky will eventually come round but Gail shouts at Nicky for his rudeness. She is upset that he's turning into a boy she doesn't know. Deirdre grows alarmed when Samir is held by Immigration at Manchester Airport. Tanya asks Des to drop her from the case but he tells her that he'll enjoy seeing her in court. Deirdre is quizzed about her relationship with Samir and is forced to explain he is her lover. Tanya gets Charlie to walk her home, telling him that she fears Alex or Des might try to harm her. Samir is allowed into the country and Deirdre takes him home.
#9 - Episode 3743 (26th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 102 - Aired 8/26/1994
Deirdre fears that Samir won't like her anymore but he is thrilled to see her again. Martin makes an attempt to befriend Nicky but all he wants to do is have a new computer system. Curly lusts after Paula and is pleased when Andy assures him that he's no longer interested in her. Curly tells Paula he'll help her up the Bettabuy career ladder if she'll have a drink with him. She isn't interested in either him or Bettabuy. Vera tells her that Curly is obviously sexually harassing her. Alf and Audrey attend a black pudding tasting contest to choose a pudding to represent Weatherfield in France and bring contestant Fred Elliott back to the Rovers afterwards. Martin catches Nicky packing his computer games up to sell. He tries to stop him but Nicky tells him that he has no right. Martin gets drunk to shut out his problems. Don tells Martin that Nicky has obviously found his weak spot - Brian. Vera tells Curly she's disgusted with him for leering after Paula and abusing his position. Gail is upset when Martin confiscates Nicky's computer games. Sarah Louise is disturbed to hear Nicky say that Martin is not his dad.
#10 - Episode 3744 (29th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 103 - Aired 8/29/1994
The Robertses go to France with the Weatherfield butchers. Gail is upset when Sarah Louise wets the bed. She fears that she's becoming anxious over all the rows. The Baldwins return from Spain. Mike ignores the fact he's lost half of his money and celebrates the £70,000 he's managed to retrieve. Nick tells Martin that he's never going to do anything he says. Gail is touched when Alma gives her a wad of money - her profits for the two weeks she's been away. Mike calls on Maggie and is stunned to discover that she's getting married and moving to Felixstowe. She introduces him to her fiancé, Gerry Woodward. Butcher Fred Elliott tries to get on the best side of Alf as he wants his puddings to win. He bribes Alf with food to get himself a place in the Limo. Audrey is sickened as he and Alf discuss offal. Maggie tells Mike that Mark is happy with the move and likes Gerry's yacht. Deirdre faces the neighbours, taking Samir into the Rovers. She introduces him to Ken who wishes her well. Samir assumes that Ken is Deirdre's father. Martin and Gail explain to Sarah about her fathers. Tanya tells Des that she will attend the tribunal but might give evidence against him.
#11 - Episode 3745 (31st August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 104 - Aired 8/31/1994
Des worries that Tanya will lie in court and she'll be believed. Gail wants to give her money to Nicky for a computer but Martin refuses to let her. Mike pressurises Alma into agreeing to let Mark live with them if he wants to. Des celebrates when Alex offers £1,500 settlement, out of court which he accepts. Audrey is flattered when Fred Elliott gives her money to buy some French lingerie but she refuses to accept it. Mike is stunned when Mark tells him that he wants to live in Felixstowe and can't wait to leave Oakhill School as he's never had any friends there. Nicky considers changing his name to "Tilsley" but Don makes him change his mind, pointing out how hurt Gail would be. Gail gives Nicky the money to update his computer. Alf gets on well with the French Mayor until Fred attempts to bribe a judge to ensure his pudding wins. A row erupts with Alf standing up for Fred and England - he untwins Weatherfield and Charleville.
#12 - Episode 3735 (8th August 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 94 - Aired 8/8/1994
Vicky tries to figure out Charlie's feelings for Bet but he isn't forthcoming. Andy is surprised when Paula Maxwell turns up at Bettabuy looking for holiday work. Curly tells Andy he won't employ her as she has no experience. Andy begs him to, as a favour. Gail decides to visit Ivy to find out when she's returning. Curly refuses to employ Paula when Andy reminds him of all the assistants he's had relationships with. Alf and Audrey visit Mrs Jobson on her 100th birthday. Alf tucks into her cake and is horrified when she turns out to be an ex-neighbour who remembers him as a greedy little boy - "Fat Alfie". Tanya is horrified when Bet lifts the ban on Des, recognising it makes sense to have him as a customer as he'll be running a local business. Bet tells Tanya that she isn't bothered about her feelings, just Raquel's. Vicky confesses to Bet about the rave before telling her about Charlie's court case. Vicky is upset that he hasn't told Bet himself and fears he's after a cosy set-up.
#13 - Episode 3747 (5th September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 106 - Aired 9/5/1994
Bet dreams that Raquel is in trouble and begins to worry about her. Jack dreams he was banged on the head, he takes it as an omen to back "Blunt Instrument". Curly is fed up when Andy gets a glowing management assessment. Andy isn't impressed by it as he doesn't want to be stuck at Bettabuy. Martin suspects that Nicky is being awkward as he's having problems at school. He gets a copy of his maths book to see if he can help. Jack puts the electricity money on "Blunt Instrument" and loses it all. He tries to cancel the bet with Des but is too late. Curly asks Paula not to unsettle Andy with talk of Indian holidays. He tells her how important he feels it is to provide good food for people. Martin tries to help Nicky with his maths homework but Nicky resents his interference, saying he's not thick. Gail orders Martin out of the house when he calls Nicky a spoilt brat. Andy buys a second-hand car. He gets annoyed when Curly tells his parents about his good standing at Head Office. Vera goes for Jack when she realises that he's gambled the electric money away. Martin and Curly get drunk together. Curly gives him a boring lecture about barcodes. Bet rings the modelling school and discovers that Raquel's course finished two weeks ago. Charlie feels uncomfortable by the way Bet cares nothing for Tanya. Drunken Martin tells Gail he'll try harder with Nicky as he loves her.
#14 - Episode 3748 (7th September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 107 - Aired 9/7/1994
Maud puts a bet on one of Steve's dead certs. Curly asks Paula round for a meal and she accepts, assuming Andy will be present. Bet tracks Raquel down to a pub where she's working. She phones up and is put out when the manager refuses to let her speak to Raquel. Liz and Jim leave to holiday in Ireland. Alf speaks to the Councillors, convincing them that Weatherfield has been insulted and they should un-twin. Andy is upset when Curly tells him that he's entertaining Paula. He takes an overnight bag to No.11 meeting Paula on the way. She is alarmed to discover the meal is going to be just her and Curly. Andy persuades her not to waste the night and entertains her at No.11. Gail urges Nick to try and accept Martin, telling him they're tearing her apart. Andy is happy when Paula tells him that she's cancelled Goa. She spends the night with him. Alf is stunned when Audrey tells him that Brian Bowes has found out that Fred Elliott is more than capable of bribing officials and has a reputation for backhanders.
#15 - Episode 3749 (9th September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 108 - Aired 9/9/1994
Curly is horrified to see Paula and Andy leaving No.11 together in the morning. Ken tells Gail he'll find out for her if Gary Ryan is a bad influence. Deirdre and Samir spend his last day at home together. Andy tells Curly that he didn't plan to take Paula away from him. Curly accuses him of setting him up. Fred Elliott gives Alf best steak before asking for the tender for school meals. Alf gets angry and tells him he'll get no more Council tenders. Charlie tires of his rig and decides to sell it. Ken gives Samir a farewell present - a book on Lancashire. He tells Deirdre that he likes Samir. Alf asks the Chief Executive not to untwin. He is congratulated on being magnanimous. Gail is stunned to learn that Nicky is deemed a bad influence on Gary. Don sees that Nicky is fed up at home and lets him eat at No.5 to get some space. Charlie tries to buck Tanya up when Bet continues to put her down. At the airport, Deirdre breaks down, telling Samir it's obvious that once he gets on the plane they'll never see each other again as they have no money. Don convinces the Platts to let Nicky spend the night with him to give them all a break. Deirdre is delighted when Samir lets his plane leave without him.
#16 - Episode 3750 (12th September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 109 - Aired 9/12/1994
Samir tells Deirdre that he doesn't want her supporting him. When Kevin has to work, Rita goes along to antenatal classes with Sally. Bet goes to Croydon to find Raquel leaving Charlie and Tanya running the pub. Don suggests to Gail that Nicky stays with him for a while as he thinks he's feeling neglected. Steve wins £300 on one race and puts it all on another. Des has to lay the bet off as the shop's limit is £1,000. Raquel is run ragged by pub manager Mike Murphy and is thrilled when Bet turns up. She tells Bet that she's saving up to have her nose shortened and plans to stay in London for work. Steve is delighted with his £3,700 win but Sean is furious. Bet isn't taken in by Raquel's talk of the good life. Tanya tells Charlie he's becoming very domesticated and it doesn't suit him. Tanya tells Charlie that he's her type and it's a shame he's spoken for. Nicky finds some of Brian's weights and tries to use them so he can have muscles like his dad. He confesses to Don that he wishes Brian was still alive. Deirdre is overwhelmed as Samir cleans the house and cooks her a meal. He tells her that he can not live off her. Bet urges Raquel not to forget where her home is. Martin tells Gail that he's sick of Nicky and doesn't care where he sleeps. Curly tells Andy that he wants him out of No.7. Gail tries to drag Nicky home but he tells her that he's never returning. Gail is upset and tells him to stop with Don as she's had enough.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Episode 3753 (19th September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 112 - Aired 9/19/1994
Samir starts work at The Casablanca, Deirdre fears they'll never see each other. She admits she borrowed the money for his fare and he swears to pay it all back. Bet is furious with Charlie for telling Tanya about Raquel's misfortune. He tells her she shouldn't have sacked Tanya. Mavis keeps her nude picture at The Kabin as she doesn't want Derek to see it. Alma tells Tanya she saw her upset Raquel and if she misses one rent payment she'll be evicted. Derek sees the picture when Rita views it, he tells Mavis it isn't very good as it looks more like a man than a woman. Tanya tries to put her side to Bet but Bet refuses to listen, upsetting Charlie who is convinced Tanya did not mean any malice. Bet throws her out. Charlie tells Bet he hates the way she treats people, him included. Don tells Nicky he's welcome to stay as long as he obeys the house rules. He tells Nick that Brian hated smoking as it wrecks health. Curly cooks Raquel a meal and tries to buck her up, telling her she's due some good luck. She thanks him for being a good friend. Charlie calls on Tanya, telling her she feels bad about her sacking. Tanya tells him how Bet uses people until she's tired of them. She encourages him to kiss her so he does. Raquel falls asleep after her meal. Curly tucks her up on the sofa. Charlie carries Tanya into the bedroom.
#20 - Episode 3754 (21st September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 113 - Aired 9/21/1994
Bet apologises to Charlie for being such a bitch and she tries to explain how difficult it is looking after all the staff. He feels guilty about his feelings towards Tanya. Andy and Curly agree to be friends again, Curly envies him his freedom. Emily returns and is intrigued to hear that Deirdre has a young lover. Bet is pleased when Raquel returns to work behind the bar. Tracy returns to No.1 with her washing and is startled to find Samir there. She assumes that he is a lodger until he explains the situation. He is glad to meet her but she is disgusted. Tanya assumes that Charlie views her as a one-night stand but he assures her that he cares about her. Emily guesses her £600 was spent on Samir but doesn't mind. She is pleased for Deirdre. Mavis is amused when Derek finally realises that her painting is of a man. Tracy tells Deirdre that she's disgusted with her and her toy boy. Deirdre refuses to let her spoil things this time, telling Tracy that she's sick of her coming round just when she needs something.
#21 - Episode 3755 (23rd September 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 114 - Aired 9/23/1994
Bet is thrilled when Charlie makes final arrangements to sell his rig. He struggles with being unfaithful. Tracy meets Ken and tells him what she thinks of the Deirdre and Samir situation. He agrees with her that Samir is much too young for Deirdre. Charlie tells Tanya that he can't cope with all the lies so he's leaving with his truck and taking a job in Hamburg. When asks if she can tag along he agrees. Don talks Nicky into having a family tea at No.8. Deirdre is furious when Tracy tells her that Ken agrees with her - she's making a fool of herself. Deirdre tells Tracy about Denise being pregnant. Andy leaves Bettabuy. Tracy tells Ken and Denise that they're disgusting and as bad as Deirdre. Charlie picks Tanya up and is all for stealing off into the night but she persuades him to face Bet. The Platts try to get Nicky to stay but he refuses. To stop a row, Gail tells Nicky that he doesn't have to stay. Martin is annoyed by her weakness. Bet is horrified when Tanya tells her that she's Charlie's lover and they're going to Hamburg together. Charlie feels awful as Bet throws them out. In the Rovers, Alf pushes over the pile of 2p pieces for charity and Bet is forced to put a brave face on things.
#22 - Episode 3725 (15th July 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 84 - Aired 7/15/1994
Vera tries to sneak off home but Lester stops her and tells her that she should continue the holiday and not care about what the neighbours think. Ken spends the day moving his stuff into No.12 but is angry that he's spent his entire life in the Street. Maureen fears Reg intends to move his fancy piece into the shop flat. Vera is intrigued when Lester tells her about his daughter he hasn't seen for twenty-five years. Ken feels trapped in the Street by Denise as he wants to see his child grow up. She tells him that he's still emotionally chained to Deirdre. Maureen gets drunk at lunchtime. Vera is flustered when Lester tells her that he's thinking of settling down. Deirdre tells Emily about her holiday romance and is grateful when she accepts the thought of Samir Rachid. When Reg returns after a day's absence, Maureen accuses him of being with a woman. He swears there's no one else. Deirdre is grateful when Curly agrees to interview her for a job. Denise gets Fiona to call for an ambulance as she doubles over in pain.
#23 - Episode 3715 (22nd June 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 74 - Aired 6/22/1994
Curly begs Liz to take Steve back - he's fed up with having only pink shirts to wear. Maureen tells Maud that she had no right seeing Reg off all those years ago as she did much worse with Danny Kennedy. She accuses Maud of never letting her be young and is angry that Maud obviously enjoyed her youth. Maud refuses to regret her love for Danny or their child. Liz is fed up with Jim and Steve ignoring each other and her acting as a go-between. Ken is put out when Denise goes to an NCT meeting without him. He tells her that he wants to be completely involved and tells her that he'd like to marry her. Percy and Maud agree to remain friends. Maureen rows with Percy for passing judgement on Maud - if Wilfred could forgive why can't he? Curly is amazed as all the women at work treat him better because of his pink shirt. Rita decides she must lay Alan Bradley's ghost to rest and agrees to go to Blackpool with the Websters. Denise tells Ken that she can't marry him. He accepts that but maintains he wants to make some commitment to her. He accuses her of making him a laughing stock and ruining his reputation. She tells him it's obvious he doesn't care about her and walks out. He races after her and shouts at her in the Street, to Don's delight.
#24 - Episode 3716 (24th June 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 75 - Aired 6/24/1994
Tanya tells Alex that she's had enough of him creeping out in the early hours, making her feel cheap. She tells him that she doesn't want to see him anymore. The twins celebrate their twentieth birthday. Jim refuses to sign Steve's card, telling Liz they must make a stand or Steve will end up a criminal. Denise apologises to Ken for hurting his feelings. Raquel advises Tanya to give Alex up, saying that she'll never find happiness with a married man. Tanya gets fed up with her complacency and is tempted to tell her the truth. Steve offers Jim a drink and is ignored. Andy urges him to try harder, for Liz's sake. Tanya tells Des that she's finished with Alex so it's now up to him to finish with Raquel. Denise tells Ken she wants him to be part of her life but won't marry him as they don't love each other. Bet is furious to discover Charlie is in town but hasn't called on her. Steve uses another name and books Jim for the evening to take him and Andy out, thinking all three could have a wild night. Jim is furious at being set up and speeds off before Steve can explain his plans. Tanya is stunned when Alex moves his stuff into the flat, explaining he's left Val.
#25 - Episode 3717 (27th June 1994)
Season 35 - Episode 76 - Aired 6/27/1994
Jim tells Liz about his night's chauffeuring. Alex tells Tanya about his conversation with his wife - she is nervous about the future. Curly goes to see Steve at work and asks him to leave the house. Alex tells Tanya that she can leave her job and he hands in her notice to Alma for the flat. Alma gives Bet's message to Charlie. Charlie sells some lager to Steve. Jim tells Mike and Kevin about Steve; Mike actually agrees that he did the right thing. Tanya tells Bet about Alex and she gives her the night off. Liz goes to see Steve and he tells his side of the story. Tanya tells Betty, Bet and Raquel all about Alex but Betty doesn't approve. Raquel tells Des all about Tanya - he is distraught. Charlie delivers the lager to Curly's house for Steve; Don buys some too. They end up playing poker and when Curly and Andy arrive home they end up joining in. Liz tells Jim about Steve but he doesn't believe his story. Raquel is worried about Des; in the middle of the night he creeps downstairs and out - she follows him. Des goes to Tanya's flat. Alex is there and Des demands that she tell Alex what has been going on.