The BEST episodes of Hollyoaks

Every episode of Hollyoaks ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hollyoaks!

A soap opera targeted toward the younger set, "Hollyoaks" focuses on a group of students at a local college and their families, all of whom live in or around the nearby borough of Hollyoaks in Chester. The award-winning programme tackles such issues as rape, murder, substance abuse, psychological well being, and infidelity.

Last Updated: 6/18/2025Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
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#1 - January 1, 2010

Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2010

Lydia is charged with Sarah's murder, and is disappointed when D.I. Fletcher reveals that she is also being charged with the attempted murder of Zoe. Fernando is delighted with Steph says "yes" to his proposal, whilst a mix-up leads Cheryl into thinking that she is engaged to Gilly! Mike is broken as he has to come to terms with the fact that Sarah was murdered.

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#2 - June 16, 2009

Season 15 - Episode 118 - Aired 6/16/2009

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Mon 21 Apr 2025
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#3 - Mon 21 Apr 2025

Season 31 - Episode 46 - Aired 4/21/2025

Leela and Joel work on their marriage, but Tommy is left feeling burnt. Rex helps Darren with Frankie. And a corrupt resident's patience starts to wear thin.

Directors: Sarah Kendell
Writer: Gareth Lemon
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Wed 19 Mar 2025
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#4 - Wed 19 Mar 2025

Season 31 - Episode 33 - Aired 3/19/2025

A grand party promises new beginnings for Frankie and Dillon, but it takes a dark turn... Elsewhere, Rex's childhood is revealed as he opens up to Ste.

Writer: Gareth Lemon
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Mon 3 Mar 2025
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#5 - Mon 3 Mar 2025

Season 31 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/3/2025

Lucas takes matters into his own hands in a bid to save his boyfriend, while concerns grow for Ste. Elsewhere, a family panic when a child goes missing.

Directors: David Crowley
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Mon 3 Feb 2025
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#6 - Mon 3 Feb 2025

Season 31 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/3/2025

There's a party at The Hutch as the restaurant re-opens its doors, but the cheer turns to fear when an unexpected guest crashes the celebrations. Meanwhile, Martha jeopardises her family secrets.

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Wed 29 Jan 2025
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#7 - Wed 29 Jan 2025

Season 31 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2025

Mercedes is determined to do whatever it takes to stop Abe. Elsewhere, flames are reignited for one former couple, but will their family be supportive?

Directors: Kerri McLean
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Mon 27 Jan 2025
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#8 - Mon 27 Jan 2025

Season 31 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/27/2025

Abe twists the narrative as he's questioned by the police, but will justice be served? Elsewhere, a family celebration is interrupted, and a deadly threat has Grace pointing fingers.

Directors: Kerri McLean
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Wed 8 Jan 2025
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#9 - Wed 8 Jan 2025

Season 31 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/8/2025

The women of Hollyoaks stand together in The Dog. Frankie confesses her fears, old flames are reunited and a familiar face returns...

Directors: Sarah Kendell
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Tue 7 Jan 2025
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#10 - Tue 7 Jan 2025

Season 31 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2025

The walls are closing in on Abe, but will justice be served? There's nowhere for Dillon to hide. And at the hospital, Cleo's eyes open...

Directors: Sarah Kendell
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#11 - Underhanded

Season 20 - Episode 52 - Aired 3/14/2014

Sienna continues to blackmail Maxine, but Patrick begins to notice Maxine's odd behaviour. Elsewhere it's a race against time for Freddie and Sinead, and two teens have the shock of their lives...

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Tue 25 Mar 2025
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#12 - Tue 25 Mar 2025

Season 31 - Episode 35 - Aired 3/25/2025

A plan is hatched to free Mercedes, and one resident's cries for help are heard. Meanwhile, not everyone is happy when an unexpected engagement merges two families.

Directors: James Campayne
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Wed 21 May 2025
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#13 - Wed 21 May 2025

Season 31 - Episode 60 - Aired 5/21/2025

Joel's world unravels as a shocking crime leaves him with nowhere to turn. Nancy and Darren's search for answers continues, and an attempt to help ends in disaster.

Directors: James Campayne
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Mon 19 May 2025
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#14 - Mon 19 May 2025

Season 31 - Episode 58 - Aired 5/19/2025

Joel sees a glimmer of hope for saving his marriage, but he's unaware of someone's sinister plans... Meanwhile, Nancy hides a secret, and Rex plays a dangerous game.

Directors: James Campayne
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Mon 5 May 2025
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#15 - Mon 5 May 2025

Season 31 - Episode 52 - Aired 5/5/2025

Misbah anxiously awaits updates on Donny's condition, while Diane feels shattered when she discovers the truth. With tensions building, Darren jumps to conclusions, and a shocking ultimatum is made.

Writer: Steve Hughes
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Tue 22 Apr 2025
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#16 - Tue 22 Apr 2025

Season 31 - Episode 47 - Aired 4/22/2025

Tension rises between Darren and Nancy, while a villager who's searching for the truth is sent in the wrong direction. Tommy faces a chilling threat. And is a romance over before it's begun?

Directors: Sarah Kendell
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Tue 1 Apr 2025
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#17 - Tue 1 Apr 2025

Season 31 - Episode 38 - Aired 4/1/2025

An incriminating accusation takes its toll on one resident. Donny's concerns about Dillon continue to grow, and a teenager confides in an online friend.

Directors: Eleri B. Jones
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Mon 24 Feb 2025
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#18 - Mon 24 Feb 2025

Season 31 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/24/2025

A revealed secret sends shockwaves through the village, and a revenge plan is set in motion. Nancy fears that she can't trust Darren, and a suspicious Ste does some investigating.

Directors: Alan de Pellette
Writer: Gareth Lemon
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Wed 15 Jan 2025
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#19 - Wed 15 Jan 2025

Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/2025

The jury return their verdict. A resident's sudden disappearance has people asking questions. There's a shock new couple in town. And a villager comes out of retirement.

Directors: David Crowley
Writer: Steve Hughes
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Mon 13 Jan 2025
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#20 - Mon 13 Jan 2025

Season 31 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/13/2025

In heartbreaking scenes, Frankie takes to the stand as JJ's trial starts. Elsewhere, Prince is thrown by a surprise, and one resident knows too much.

Directors: David Crowley
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#21 - Blinded from the Truth

Season 21 - Episode 109 - Aired 6/3/2015

Porsche is devastated when Reenie accuses her of lying about Pete’s assault. John Paul offers to babysit baby Hay as Ste struggles to juggle work and fatherhood, while Sinead wishes to reveal her secret crush.

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#22 - Mr. Mischievous

Season 21 - Episode 99 - Aired 5/20/2015

It’s the day of Maxine and Patrick’s court hearing for custody of Minnie, and Patrick plans to ruin Maxine’s chances by blackmailing Darren. Sinead’s labour is taking longer than expected so is sent home and, high on emotion, kisses Ste.

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#23 - Ruthless Revenge

Season 21 - Episode 98 - Aired 5/19/2015

Tensions are running high in the village when Grace pulls out a gun on Freddie, but the tables are dramatically turned when Joe gets a grasp of the trigger. Patrick is furious to oversee Darren and Maxine kiss but is persuaded by Theresa to apply for joint custody.

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Mon 24 Mar 2025
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#24 - Mon 24 Mar 2025

Season 31 - Episode 34 - Aired 3/24/2025

Grace is shocked to see a familiar face back in the village, and Mercedes hatches a plan for freedom. Tragedy strikes when a resident collapses. And there's a heartwarming performance at Casa McQueen.

Directors: James Campayne
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Wed 30 Apr 2025
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#25 - Wed 30 Apr 2025

Season 31 - Episode 51 - Aired 4/30/2025

Accusations fly at the hospital, and Ste must be a pillar of support for his son. Elsewhere, a chilling threat stops a resident in their tracks.

Directors: Nick Duckett