The BEST episodes written by Gareth Lemon
#2 - Thu 21 Dec
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 256
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.
#3 - Hollyoaks at Christmas (1)
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 257
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.
#4 - Secrets
Hollyoaks - Season 20 - Episode 9
Sinead discovers the truth about Freddie's secrecy, but she fears that the damage has already been done. Jim is under pressure from the vicious Grace and could be getting closer to revealing Freddie's treachery. Meanwhile Jason is shocked to realise the truth about his brother's betrayal.
#5 - The Winner Takes it All
Hollyoaks - Season 20 - Episode 16
Patrick is desperate to salvage his relationship with Sienna, but will she be won over? As a friend becomes more concerned for Maxine, will they realise the reality of her relationship with Patrick? And Fraser and Grace feel the pressure from an unlikely source.
#6 - Wed 09 Mar
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 48
Sienna is set an important task, while Ste makes a dangerous decision. Misbah plays a practical joke on a relative. Imran gets an offer he can't refuse. Serena makes a shocking confession.
#7 - Wed 23 Mar
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 58
As the camping trip approaches, Prince takes on the role of John Paul's guardian and tries to keep him away from alcohol. Meanwhile, Bobby sets a trap after overhearing a conversation.
#8 - Thu 21 Apr
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 79
There's a shock discovery for John Paul, who must act fast before his secret is exposed. Mercedes and Wendy decide to let Bobby choose who he wants to live with. Yazz considers her options.
#9 - Mon 06 Jun (2)
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 112
It's Darren and Nancy's wedding day, and Luke has made some huge plans, despite the couple wanting to keep it quiet... How will they react? Elsewhere, Felix faces a life-changing decision.
#10 - Mon 1 Aug
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 151
John Paul decides to give someone a second chance and makes a huge decision. Liberty catches Damon red-handed. Imran struggles to come clean about his feelings. Cindy gets an opportunity.
#11 - Wed 31 Aug
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 173
Scott and Maxine discover that Joseph might have been involved in Saul’s murder, so Scott and Felix visit Joseph’s home to hunt for clues. John Paul debates whether to come clean to Goldie.
#12 - Tue 20 Sep
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 187
Sid believes that Victor has changed, so he agrees to help him, but will he get himself in danger? James helps to promote the gym but fears that Norma’s watching him. Tony leaves Diane out.
#13 - Fri 9 Dec
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 245
Maxine steals Eric's laptop and sends it to a hacker, but is she playing with fire? John Paul embarks on a dangerous mission to help Goldie. Honour tries to connect Mason with her side of the family.
#14 - Thu 15 Dec
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 249
Ste is shocked to learn what happened at the teens’ party. A business deal turns sour when Warren gets involved. Vicky makes a confession to Scott. Dave and Honour worry about Mason.
#15 - Mon 30 Jan
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 21
Felix isn’t onboard with his son’s new relationship. Can anything persuade him to have a change of heart? Mercedes seeks advice from an unexpected villager.
#16 - Fri 17 Mar
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 55
Ste makes a shocking discovery, and soon finds himself in serious danger. Nancy loses her temper with Charlie. And it’s a busy St Patrick’s Day for one staff member at The Love Boat.
#17 - Mon 3 Apr
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 66
The McQueens’ money-making scheme is well underway but there’s just one problem: they don’t have any customers. Meanwhile, is love in the air for Maxine?
#18 - Wed 17 May
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 98
Juliet doesn’t want to face reality and persuades an unsuspecting Romeo to throw her a party. Two villagers in need are pulled together while one couple are pushed further apart.
#19 - Wed 14 Jun
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 118
Tom struggles to move forward as he tries to focus on the future - but does Yazz feel the same? Grace calls off the armed van robbery. And Charlie’s paranoia gets the better of him.
#20 - Fri 21 Jul
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 145
Yazz lashes out when things get on top of her. John Paul struggles in the aftermath of his attack. And Dave reaches out to Cindy.
#21 - Thu 24 Aug
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 169
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?
#22 - Tue 3 Oct
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 199
Goldie's on a mission to prove that Carter isn't as angelic as everybody thinks. Rafe pushes Sienna away. And Darren opens up about his money problems.
#23 - Fri 24 Nov
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 237
Just when it looks like Sienna's all out of luck, she witnesses something that might just help her. One resident locks lips with someone that isn't her husband during a night out.
#24 - Tue 16 Jan 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 8
In the aftermath of yesterday's events, residents scramble to find out information about their loved ones, and some are struck by devastating news...
#25 - Tue 27 Feb 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 38
Ste returns and wants to get to the bottom of Lucas's behaviour, but will a helping hand do more harm than good? New beginnings lie ahead for one resident, and a McQueen decides what she wants.
#26 - Thu 21 Mar 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 55
Cleo does whatever it takes to save her relationship. One resident gets distracted, and an affair is finally unveiled...
#27 - Tue 30 Apr 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 83
Pride is in full swing, but there's tragedy afoot for two star-crossed lovers, and Ste discovers that his son is in danger. Freddie finds what he's looking for, and Cindy has a wedding dress disaster.
#28 - Tue 21 May 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 98
A panic-stricken pair scramble to cover their tracks, while Marie tends to her strained relationship with her son. Hannah gets an unexpected client, and a returning Roscoe has an unlikely connection.
#29 - Thu 27 Jun 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 125
Mercedes is shocked by what Warren's been hiding. Worried about her son's strange behaviour, a mum leaves her family and warns that the truth will come out. And one resident makes a big decision.
#30 - Mon 1 Jul 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 127
Diane's determined to do right by her child, but the strain begins to show, and one resident must face her feelings. A threat brings together former lovers, and Robbie's heartstrings are pulled.
#31 - Mon 22 Jul 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 142
Frankie finds an unlikely friend in Grace. A husband tries to support his spiralling wife. Threats make one resident paranoid. And will a new face in the village cause a family feud?
#32 - Tue 10 Sep 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 178
Cleo goes to great lengths to escape abusive Abe, but danger looms as he catches up to her. And there's a final showdown in the woods as two men seek revenge, but who will come out on top?
#33 - Wed 11 Sep 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 179
Devastation rips through the village, and all eyes are on Cleo, but will she reveal what's really been going on? Elsewhere, it's a race against time to stop Blue's parting gift...
#34 - Mon 14 Oct 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 192
Tony breaks some difficult news to Ste, which sends him spiralling. Elsewhere, one resident races against time, and an arrest divides a family.
#35 - Tue 19 Nov 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 208
A confused Ste becomes threatening, leaving his family heartbroken. Elsewhere, a discovery leads to apprehension.
#36 - Christmas (2)
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 223
It's the night before Christmas. There's a touching reunion at the McQueens' and Freddie confesses his true feelings. A festive party turns frosty, and a kind deed does more harm than good.
#37 - Tue 21 Jan 2025
Hollyoaks - Season 31 - Episode 8
Grace Black is back, and she knows who and what she wants... Meanwhile, Sienna worries how far Jez will go to hide the truth, and she reminds one resident what they should be focusing on.
#38 - Mon 24 Feb 2025
Hollyoaks - Season 31 - Episode 22
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.
#39 - Wed 19 Mar 2025
Hollyoaks - Season 31 - Episode 33
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.
#40 - Mon 21 Apr 2025
Hollyoaks - Season 31 - Episode 46
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.