The BEST episodes of Hollyoaks season 29

Every episode of Hollyoaks season 29, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hollyoaks season 29!

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: 6/9/2025Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
Hollyoaks at Christmas (4)
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#1 - Hollyoaks at Christmas (4)

Season 29 - Episode 260 - Aired 12/22/2023

Mercedes makes a difficult decision. Ste is given some unexpected advice. A risqé message makes on resident panic. And a teen is humiliated in front of their friends.

Directors: Nichola Wong
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Hollyoaks at Christmas (5)
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#2 - Hollyoaks at Christmas (5)

Season 29 - Episode 261 - Aired 12/22/2023

A panic-stricken Mercedes runs out on Warren. Mixed signals leave a teacher confused. A teen is concerned about her friend's intentions. And one resident is on a mission to get fit.

Directors: Nichola Wong
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Hollyoaks at Christmas (3)
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#3 - Hollyoaks at Christmas (3)

Season 29 - Episode 259 - Aired 12/22/2023

Warren does whatever it takes to get what he wants. A son tries to help make his dad's marriage work. And Tony walks in on an awkward situation...

Directors: Nichola Wong
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Hollyoaks at Christmas (6)
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#4 - Hollyoaks at Christmas (6)

Season 29 - Episode 262 - Aired 12/22/2023

Carter makes a big decision with John Paul's help. There's concern for the mental wellbeing of one of the McQueens. And a dad opens up about his insecurities.

Directors: Nichola Wong
Hollyoaks at Christmas (2)
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#5 - Hollyoaks at Christmas (2)

Season 29 - Episode 258 - Aired 12/22/2023

Mercedes returns to be by Nana's side. There's an emotional reunion for a father and son. And two residents must deal with the consequences from the night before.

Directors: Avril Evans
Writer: Emma Morgan
Hollyoaks at Christmas (1)
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#6 - Hollyoaks at Christmas (1)

Season 29 - Episode 257 - Aired 12/22/2023

With time running out, will Tony and Darren make things worse when they unleash some harsh home truths on Norma? Jealousy leaves one resident in a dangerous situation.

Directors: Avril Evans
Writer: Gareth Lemon
Thu 21 Dec
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#7 - Thu 21 Dec

Season 29 - Episode 256 - Aired 12/21/2023

It's Christmas Day in the village, and Tony uses the festive spirit to try and help a struggling friend. Warren receives a surprise that wasn't on his Christmas list.

Directors: Avril Evans
Writer: Gareth Lemon
Wed 20 Dec
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#8 - Wed 20 Dec

Season 29 - Episode 255 - Aired 12/20/2023

Sienna gets to know more about Rafe when his past comes back to haunt him, and Dilly is blackmailed. Meanwhile, a teen pushes his stepdad to his limits.

Directors: Sean Healy
Writer: Luke Delaney
Tue 19 Dec
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#9 - Tue 19 Dec

Season 29 - Episode 254 - Aired 12/19/2023

A special guest steals the limelight from Anita Tinkle during the Christmas parade. A family are left struggling after a raft of final demands. And a teen finds himself in trouble again.

Directors: Sean Healy
Writer: Steve Hughes
Mon 18 Dec
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#10 - Mon 18 Dec

Season 29 - Episode 253 - Aired 12/18/2023

Ste isn't fooled by Dilly - but can he get his best friend to believe him? Hunter is on a mission to prove his brother's innocence. And Christmas comes early for one resident.

Directors: Sean Healy
Writer: Bede Blake
Thu 31 Aug
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#11 - Thu 31 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 174 - Aired 8/31/2023

Rafe and Sienna grow close, but the Earl's attention is diverted when he discovers that Dilly is missing. Can Maxine be stopped before she makes a life-changing decision?

Directors: Eddy Marshall
Writer: Emma Morgan
Fri 11 Aug
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#12 - Fri 11 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 160 - Aired 8/11/2023

Things turn ugly between James and the McQueens when Ste takes things into his own hands and Mercedes receives a shocking phone call. Ethan wants to show Sienna that he trusts her.

Directors: Thomas Hescott
Writer: Zoë Lister
Wed 30 Aug
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#13 - Wed 30 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 173 - Aired 8/30/2023

Sienna chooses Ethan, but starts having doubts when Rafe returns to the village. One young resident stumbles across something that wasn't meant to be found.

Directors: Eddy Marshall
Tue 29 Aug
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#14 - Tue 29 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 172 - Aired 8/29/2023

Mercedes feels helpless when Felix refuses to give up fighting. A slip of the tongue makes things awkward between Ethan and Sienna. And the phantom phone thief strikes again.

Directors: Eddy Marshall
Writer: Sarah Brown
Mon 28 Aug
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#15 - Mon 28 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 171 - Aired 8/28/2023

A proposition from Felix takes Mercedes by surprise. Darren seeks help from Scott to regain Charlie's trust. Ethan asks himself if his and Sienna's scheming is really worth it.

Directors: Eddy Marshall
Fri 25 Aug
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#16 - Fri 25 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 170 - Aired 8/25/2023

Darren's actions have dangerous consequences. Felix tells Sharon his plans for him and Mercedes, but they leave Warren more concerned than ever.

Writer: Rachel Hall
Thu 24 Aug
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#17 - Thu 24 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 169 - Aired 8/24/2023

It's GCSE results day, and Charlie's in for some bad news, which leads Darren to go to drastic measures. Rayne needs money - but how far will she go to get it?

Writer: Gareth Lemon
Wed 23 Aug
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#18 - Wed 23 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 168 - Aired 8/23/2023

Romeo's friends try to uncover what Rayne is hiding from her past. Lacey confesses her feelings to Nadira - but are they reciprocated? Charlie makes plans for his future.

Tue 22 Aug
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#19 - Tue 22 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 167 - Aired 8/22/2023

Is Romeo in danger when Rayne's true colours come out? Lizzie, Darren and Jack protest for a greener village in a rather sticky way. Nadira is presented with a new work opportunity.

Writer: Clare Sumi
Mon 21 Aug
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#20 - Mon 21 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 166 - Aired 8/21/2023

Will one of Rayne's plots backfire? Peri tries to get through to Donna-Marie. Ste pushes Lacey and Nadira closer to each other. And Dave and Cindy spend some time together.

Fri 18 Aug
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#21 - Fri 18 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 165 - Aired 8/18/2023

John Paul opens up to Goldie's new crush. Peri finds herself in the middle of a situation that could have terrible consequences. And has Sienna and Ethan's plan finally been rumbled?

Directors: Will Herbert
Writer: Gary Sewell
Thu 17 Aug
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#22 - Thu 17 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 164 - Aired 8/17/2023

Joel continues to hide his diabetes. Peri is left stunned when Romeo opens up about his feelings towards his mum. And is there a phone thief on the loose in the village?

Directors: Will Herbert
Wed 16 Aug
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#23 - Wed 16 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 163 - Aired 8/16/2023

All of the scheming gets too much for Ethan. Leela refuses to give up on Donna-Marie, but it's causing issues in her and Joel's relationship.

Directors: Will Herbert
Writer: Emma Morgan
Tue 15 Aug
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#24 - Tue 15 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 162 - Aired 8/15/2023

Dilly continues to have concerns about Rafe's relationship. Leela tries some tough love on Donna-Marie. And Tony's friendship with Rafe encourages him to make some big changes.

Directors: Will Herbert
Writer: Jessy Keely
Mon 14 Aug
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#25 - Mon 14 Aug

Season 29 - Episode 161 - Aired 8/14/2023

John Paul leaves James with a threat that he can't ignore. Dilly comes across something that could destroy Ethan and Sienna's scheme. And is there love in the air for Jack?

Directors: Will Herbert