The BEST episodes of Emmerdale season 43
Every episode of Emmerdale season 43, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Emmerdale season 43!
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.
#1 - Episode 6755 (1st January 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2014
Moira hides her disappointment after expecting Cain to propose the previous night, but informs Vanessa they had a great time. Declan lies to Megan that he was with Charity when the fire started at Home Farm.
#2 - Episode 6756 (2nd January 2014) (Part 1)
Season 43 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2014
Jai uses the excuse of offering Sam a few more hours work at the factory to attempt try and find out why the police are sniffing around. James and Cain fuss around Moira who is still in agony with her ankle.
#3 - Episode 6757 (2nd January 2014) (Part 2)
Season 43 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/2/2014
Two police officers arrive at Wishing Well Cottage to search for evidence. Ali and Ruby are delighted to discover that they're having a baby after taking a pregnancy test. Rachel sheepishly tells Lisa about her and Sam stealing the Christmas presents from Home Farm, explaining that that is why he's on the CCTV. Debbie tells Cain that for a second Ross reminded her of Cameron and she just lost it, she assures him that she'll be fine with him.
#4 - Episode 6972 (15th September 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 204 - Aired 9/15/2014
Megan and Jai find evidence against Charity and go to Home Farm to tell Declan; Paddy and Chas worry about Aaron's state of mind; and Debbie asks Pete to move in.
#5 - Episode 6954 (25th August 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 187 - Aired 8/25/2014
Ross finds April hiding at the garage, while Marlon, unaware the crisis is over, prepares to come clean to the police; and Paddy realises it was Edna who turned Aaron in to the authorities.
#6 - Episode 6971 (12th September 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 203 - Aired 9/12/2014
Megan is stunned by how things have turned out, but Charity cannot abide her sister-in-law and sets about taking revenge, and Ruby is curious about the tension between Ali and Kerry.
#7 - Episode 6970 (11th September 2014) (Part 2)
Season 43 - Episode 202 - Aired 9/11/2014
Just as the service is about to start, Marlon and Laurel realise they have a lot of talking to do and head home in an attempt to work things out; and Debbie prepares to make Declan believe she was the one who had the termination.
#8 - Episode 6969 (11th September 2014) (Part 1)
Season 43 - Episode 201 - Aired 9/11/2014
With Marlon and Laurel in turmoil on their wedding day, Doug tells Nicola what he overheard in the pub toilets, but she urges him to avoid spoiling the occasion; and Charity fears what Declan will do if he learns the truth.
#9 - Episode 6968 (10th September 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 200 - Aired 9/10/2014
Bride-to-be Laurel slips away from her hen party, followed by Ashley, and tells him her concerns - before drunkenly trying to kiss him; and Debbie is left reeling by Charity's request for help.
#10 - Episode 6967 (9th September 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 199 - Aired 9/9/2014
Declan asks Charity to accompany him to the abortion clinic to dispel his doubts; Laurel has growing concerns about Marlon; and Sam receives a worrying credit card statement.
#11 - Episode 6966 (8th September 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 198 - Aired 9/8/2014
Following Robbie's arrest for breaking into the abortion clinic, Declan wonders if there is any truth to Megan's accusation, and Charity knows she must think quick to throw her husband off the scent; Priya stirs up trouble for Kirin and Vanessa; and Jimmy plays Nicola at her own game.
#12 - Episode 6965 (5th September 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 197 - Aired 9/5/2014
Robbie and Megan are determined to find further evidence against Charity, with Robbie enlisting the help of Tracy; and Vanessa struggles with her feelings for Kirin when she sees him with another woman.
#13 - Episode 6964 (4th September 2014) (Part 2)
Season 43 - Episode 196 - Aired 9/4/2014
Megan shows Declan the evidence, insisting Charity aborted their baby; Robbie asks Chas about the termination; Vanessa and Kirin risk being caught together; and Katie reassures Andy that Robert shouldn't be a problem.
#14 - Episode 6963 (4th September 2014) (Part 1)
Season 43 - Episode 195 - Aired 9/4/2014
Robbie makes a shocking discovery about Charity when he uses her sat-nav; and Dan and Ali struggle with their guilt.
#15 - Episode 6961/6962 (2nd September 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 194 - Aired 9/2/2014
Victoria warns Andy he is making a mistake proposing to Katie; Sean tries one last time to bring his dad and Kerry back together before he leaves for the Army, but with emotions getting the better of Dan and Ali, his efforts look set to fail; Declan decides Megan has outstayed her welcome; and Pete refuses to hear Debbie out
#16 - Episode 6960 (1st September 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 193 - Aired 9/1/2014
Ross's grief turns to fury when Pete reaches out to him; Laurel opens up to Ashley; and Andy is pleased when Katie talks about them growing old together - giving him an idea
#17 - Episode 6959 (29th August 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 192 - Aired 8/29/2014
As the wedding party discusses plans for the big day, Marlon pretends that Chas needs his help and escapes, but Laurel discovers his deceit; and a grief-stricken Ross kisses Debbie.
#18 - Episode 6958 (28th August 2014) (Part 2)
Season 43 - Episode 191 - Aired 8/28/2014
Marlon scuffles with Ross as he tries to stop him entering the church, while Brenda takes April to Gennie's grave in an attempt to help her understand what a funeral is; and Moira offers Adam his old job back
#19 - Episode 6957 (28th August 2014) (Part 1)
Season 43 - Episode 190 - Aired 8/28/2014
Cain locks Ross in the garage to prevent him from attending Donna's funeral; Adam has an announcement to make in The Woolpack; and Pete plans to ask Debbie if he can move in.
#20 - Episode 6956 (27th August 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 189 - Aired 8/27/2014
Adam tries to persuade Aaron not to turn himself in, offering to go on the run with him instead - but he is unable to stop the fugitive heading to the police station; Marlon continues to struggle with his emotions; and Ross drowns his sorrows.
#21 - Episode 6955 (26th August 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 188 - Aired 8/26/2014
Aaron returns to the village with Cain having successfully misled the police, but everyone knows he is far from safe and urges him to leave sooner rather than later. After Pc Stone spots the fugitive in the street, Edna offers him a place to hide out; and Ross threatens to tell Laurel about Marlon and Donna's kiss.
#22 - Episode 6991 (6th October 2014
Season 43 - Episode 222 - Aired 10/6/2014
Rakesh asks Priya if she'll change her mind about not marrying him if he sorts out the business between Lisa and Jai. She agrees. Jimmy rushes out, avoiding Nicola's attempts to meet him later in the day. Lisa tells Rakesh that she has no intention of going to court. Jimmy meets with Juliette in secret at Home Farm to sign her No Contact form.
#23 - Episode 6983 (25th September 2014) (Part 2)
Season 43 - Episode 214 - Aired 9/25/2014
Declan makes it clear to Charity that he intends to kill her for the cruelty she put him through when she faked the miscarriage. She tries to talk him out of it but he ties her hands and drags her off through the woods, attempting to push her into the grave he dug as she struggles. Noah surprises Jai when he arrives at the factory asking if Megan tried to poison him.
#24 - Episode 6914 (14th July 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 151 - Aired 7/14/2014
Marlon asks Laurel to move their wedding day forward for Donna; Priya tells Jai she has decided not to pursue an arranged marriage; and Katie's concern for Andy grows.
#25 - Episode 6990 (3rd October 2014)
Season 43 - Episode 221 - Aired 10/3/2014
Lisa discharges herself out of hospital against Dr Wainwright's wishes. Pete has spent the night on Leyla's couch. He apologises for spending all night talking about Debbie. They agree to meet for a coffee later. Debbie is upset as she spots Pete leaving Tug Ghyll. Zak and Sam get a surprise when Lisa arrives home.