The BEST episodes of Hollyoaks season 22

Every episode of Hollyoaks season 22, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hollyoaks season 22!

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 - Troublemaker

Season 22 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/6/2016

Nancy becomes suspicious about Darren and Maxine, while Nico tries to persuade Alfie to steal money from The Dog till. Elsewhere, Cindy agrees to be Neeta's chief bridesmaid after walking in on an argument between her and Ellie.

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#2 - Sneaking Suspicions

Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2016

Nancy finds something suspicious in the boot of Darren’s car, while eagle-eyed Ellie is curious about Mac and Cindy’s relationship. Elsewhere, Alfie is left embarrassed when his dad finds him working for Tony.

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#3 - Welcome Back Max!

Season 22 - Episode 130 - Aired 7/1/2016

Nancy invites Adam to Maxine’s welcome home dinner, but Maxine arrives with some unexpected news! Elsewhere, Liam and Jesse have to think fast after they struggle to keep The Loft on its feet, and Joanne is intrigued when she hears about the vacancy at James’ ex, Carter’s law firm.

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#4 - Change of Heart

Season 22 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2016

Patrick has second thoughts about framing Maxine, and the vow renewal goes without a hitch. Elsewhere, Lindsey refuses to leave the Roscoes and tells Kim she has bought the house, while Darren has a surprise for Nancy.

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#5 - Wedding in Danger

Season 22 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2016

Ellie is determined to stop Neeta and Mac’s wedding from happening, while Cindy panics when Mac won’t speak to her. Elsewhere, Pete tries to get back in touch with Cleo, while Darren tries to help Maxine out of a sticky situation.

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#6 - Got the Wrong Girl

Season 22 - Episode 41 - Aired 2/29/2016

The village is shocked at the latest arrest for the hospital killings, but as Lindsey goes about her normal day, she suddenly comes face to face with a sinister visitor. Elsewhere, James manipulates Scott into carrying out a plan which could spell disaster for The Hutch, and Jade makes a terrible discovery at the cancer support day.

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#7 - No Plus Ones

Season 22 - Episode 142 - Aired 7/19/2016

Zack has an ultimatum for his parents, which they fear could push Lisa away, so they’re relieved when she turns up for a family dinner… until Jesse arrives too. Elsewhere, Celine tries desperately to get through to Kim and Peri continues her cruel campaign against Jade.

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#8 - Final Request

Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2016

Sienna tells Ben about Patrick’s plan to die. Elsewhere, Darren takes Nancy on a ‘first date’ and ends up putting his foot in it, while Grace tries to make amends with Esther.

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#9 - Out-Of-Date

Season 22 - Episode 129 - Aired 6/30/2016

James bumps into his former lover, Carter and John Paul is roped into pretending to be James’ partner, which means he has to lie to Scott. Elsewhere, Nancy’s opinion of Adam is altered when he finds a missing Oscar and she discovers he can speak sign language.

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#10 - Not Such A Best Man

Season 22 - Episode 37 - Aired 2/23/2016

Robbie is left reeling when Holly turns him down, while Jason receives a strange video message. Alfie successfully fixes Dr S’Avage’s laptop, and Nico is particularly intrigued by some footage she finds. Elsewhere, Diane is devastated that their business is in trouble, and Tony and Scott try and work out a plan to promote their services.

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#11 - Suspicious Minds

Season 22 - Episode 152 - Aired 8/2/2016

Myra is onto Maria and demands answers, while the Donovan’s officially open their salon. It’s Cleo’s 18th and she wants a quiet celebration, but Lisa has other ideas! Elsewhere, Grace and Frankie team up to sabotage Esther’s wedding, and Nathan makes a move on Cleo.

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#12 - Got the Wrong Girl

Season 22 - Episode 151 - Aired 8/1/2016

Nathan mistakenly thinks Cleo has asked him on a date, but it’s Lisa who has her eye on him. Kim and Esther try on wedding dresses while Diego’s sister Maria shows up at the McQueen’s with a hidden agenda. Elsewhere, Mac’s arrested for assaulting Neeta when someone reports him to the police!

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#13 - Any Sides with that?

Season 22 - Episode 45 - Aired 3/4/2016

Lunch at the Hutch takes a turn for the worse when Trevor calls Grace an embarrassment. She storms out, leaving Sienna and Trevor alone, trying to resist their feelings for each other. Elsewhere, Joanne has a plan up her sleeve when she manipulates her way back in with the Lovedays, and Nico puts a deadly plan into action.

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#14 - Topless Trouble

Season 22 - Episode 31 - Aired 2/15/2016

Theresa is shocked to find Zack in bed with another woman, while Grace wants revenge for Trevor so goes to find Ben. The Loveday parents have a blazing row when Louis finds out Simone has been lying, and Joanne sees this as her perfect opportunity. Meanwhile, John Paul and Tony come up with a plan to make Cleo see sense.

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#15 - Accessory To Murder

Season 22 - Episode 26 - Aired 2/8/2016

Lindsey risks being found out when one of her earrings is found at the scene of her latest attack, while Kim is determined for her sister’s fake pregnancy to be revealed. Elsewhere, DS Thorpe lets Freddie go to fend for himself and he decides to make contact with a certain someone. Meanwhile, a visitor at the hospital spooks Tegan.

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#16 - Truth, Suspicions and Lies

Season 22 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/2016

Esther stumbles upon a clue that could get Trevor released, but her and Ben’s personal feelings could stand in the way of justice. Elsewhere, just as Joe is falling for Lindsey’s evil scheme, Mercedes suspects that all is not as it seems, while John Paul’s efforts to help Mrs St Claire backfire with horrible results.

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#17 - Fairy Godfather

Season 22 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/12/2016

A new face descends on the village and promises a lifeline to Cindy just when she needs it most. Alfie feels rejected when Tony decides he wants to keep his secret buried, while Harry is furious when he finds out the reason behind Cleo’s strange behaviour.

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#18 - Donovan Dreams

Season 22 - Episode 131 - Aired 7/4/2016

The Donovan brothers make plans to tell Grace about their idea to renovate the downstairs of The Loft into a salon after she gives them an ultimatum. Elsewhere, Marnie calls for Mac’s attention when there is a break-in at Nightingale’s restaurant, while Ellie tries to drive a wedge between Neeta and her dad.

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#19 - Young Heartache

Season 22 - Episode 123 - Aired 6/22/2016

A heart-broken Peri sees red when she discovers something about Tom and Jade. Elsewhere, Marnie reaches breaking point with Diane and Tony, so she begins to plot a new scheme. Meanwhile, John Paul is told Sally should prepare for the worst legal result.

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#20 - Mature & Insecure

Season 22 - Episode 150 - Aired 7/29/2016

Mac is becoming more and more conscious of the age gap between him and Neeta, while the Donovans worry about the new posters that have arrived at the salon. Elsewhere, Darren allows Maxine and Minnie to stay with them, much to Nancy’s annoyance.

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#21 - Search Party

Season 22 - Episode 149 - Aired 7/28/2016

Alfie is stressed worrying about his PET scan results and offers to help look for Peri and Nico as a distraction. Meanwhile, Cameron, Leela, Sienna and Warren team up to find the teens.

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#22 - Special Episode

Season 22 - Episode 139 - Aired 7/14/2016

In this special three-hander episode, we see Harry and Tony struggle to keep Ste from using more drugs. Ste’s withdrawals get very painful, and he ends up smashing the twins’ piggy bank for money and flees the flat. He ends up being locked in the house but his pain and sickness become too much...

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#23 - Please Don’t Go!

Season 22 - Episode 138 - Aired 7/13/2016

Tegan meets Diane at The Bean and begs her not to go to France with Baby Dee-Dee, while Lisa announces that she’s got all the teens tickets to go to Ibiza using money from The Tugboat. Meanwhile, Harry realises that Ste is back on drugs.

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#24 - Bon Voyage

Season 22 - Episode 137 - Aired 7/12/2016

At the leavers party, Cleo, Harry and Holly are discussing university plans when Peri lets out a blood-curdling scream. Elsewhere, Ste panics when he thinks Baby Rose has eaten his missing drugs, while Tony has second thoughts about moving to France.

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#25 - The Verdict

Season 22 - Episode 128 - Aired 6/29/2016

Reenie gives Mercedes food for thought when she mentions something about a children’s book, and with Celine’s help they tear Cleo’s room apart and find a clue. Meanwhile, Pete is being questioned by both sides and puts on the performance of his life, and Cleo is called back to the stand.