The BEST episodes written by Jonathan Larkin
#1 - How Much for Your Soul?
Hollyoaks - Season 20 - Episode 3
Fraser attempts to buy Freddie off - just how far will Freddie go to remove himself from Fraser's shady clutches? What is being planned for John Paul? Theresa further fuels Carmel's anger as an old face returns, and Ste reaches a difficult decision with the help and support of Leela. Meanwhile, Diane and Tony learn the hard way that things aren't always as they seem…
#2 - Spiral Downwards
Hollyoaks - Season 20 - Episode 40
Things go from bad to worse for Sinead. John Paul hits an all-time low, and nothing seems to be able to pick him up. Dodger and Patrick go to see Sienna and Dodger worries that his sister is taking the wrong advice. And Sandy worries that she may lose another son.
#3 - Fri 01 Apr
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 65
Time is of the essence for the Nightingales, but James makes one last gamble that could put Juliet's life in serious danger... Tony faces a difficult choice. Honour hosts a couples' night.
#4 - Tue 31 May
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 107
Ethan has some explaining to do. Sienna wants to prove herself to Norma but is soon begging for help. Shaq pushes forward with the wedding, but Nadira is hesitant, and she's in for a shock.
#5 - Wed 10 Aug
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 158
Norma makes death threats towards one villager and his family. A shocking discovery is made about DeMarcus’ whereabouts, and Grace sets out for revenge. Darren runs his own daddy day care.
#6 - Mon 3 Oct
Hollyoaks - Season 28 - Episode 196
One resident has haunting hallucinations as he finds himself in a potentially fatal predicament. The McQueens help to cheer up a deflated John Paul. Felix has a plan. Sienna is threatened.
#7 - Mon 9 Jan
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 6
Maxine feels betrayed by James when he decides to help Eric. What she doesn’t know is that he’s got a plan up his sleeve… Nancy and Jack fear that Darren’s depression might have returned.
#8 - Wed 15 Mar
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 53
Ste and James host an extravagant performance at The Love Boat. A locker search angers the students at Hollyoaks High. And Juliet and Peri receive some empowering words of wisdom.
#9 - Mon 24 Apr
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 81
Romeo stumbled across something Rayne didn’t want him to see on her phone. Juliet promises Peri she’ll tell her family her secret. And Maxine is determined to visit Eric in prison.
#10 - Fri 2 Jun
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 110
Ste recruits Romeo and Rayne to help plan a big surprise for James. Yazz is on the brink of a life-changing decision. And Cindy is feeling desperate.
#11 - Thu 20 Jul
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 144
The Loft hosts a gay night, but John Paul is hurt in a homophobic attack. Cindy has to face reality when she wakes up in hospital. And Tom and Yazz's marriage comes under strain.
#12 - Wed 30 Aug
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 173
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.
#13 - Thu 26 Oct
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 216
Peri makes a shocking discovery that leaves her looking guilty. Dave's anger gets the better of him when his money goes missing. And one of the teens has a controversial money-making idea.
#14 - Hollyoaks at Christmas (5)
Hollyoaks - Season 29 - Episode 261
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.
#15 - Mon 22 Jan 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 12
Goldie makes a big discovery - but which McQueen is hiding a secret? Elsewhere, jealousy fuels a lie as Leela tries to fix her relationship, and Darren tries to make up for lost time.
#16 - Fri 15 Mar 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 51
Ste worries about his family's safety when Warren gets closer to finding out who killed his daughter. A teen is left fearful in her own home, and a joint gender reveal party doesn't go to plan.
#17 - Tue 23 Apr 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 78
Grace Black is back, and Freddie opens up to her. A youngster is in danger when Declan is introduced as school inspector. And a concerned dad decides that it's time to seek professional help.
#18 - Mon 20 May 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 97
Danger looms in a cabin in the woods as a protective Beau comes to the rescue. Elsewhere, Cindy's thoughtful gesture leads to heartfelt tributes, and there's no room at the inn for Suzanne.
#19 - Thu 4 Jul 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 130
There's an unexpected confession in the McQueen household, but is everything as it seems? One resident must admit the truth. And there's friction between friends when Ro is misgendered.
#20 - Tue 3 Sep 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 173
JJ challenges Frankie, but when Darren walks in and puts a stop to it, JJ is backed into a corner. Elsewhere, things turn nasty when Blue is confronted, and a protective dad wants answers.
#21 - Wed 9 Oct 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 191
Peri and Abe return from their minibreak, which has left Cleo alone. And there's an outburst in the village as the walls start to close in on one resident.
#22 - Wed 11 Dec 2024
Hollyoaks - Season 30 - Episode 218
It's the TV appeal for Darren, and stress impacts one resident's health. Meanwhile, when a good deed blows up in someone's face, they have second thoughts about their future.
#23 - Tue 18 Mar 2025
Hollyoaks - Season 31 - Episode 32
Darren hopes to reconcile with Frankie, but Grace is one step ahead. The McQueens are shocked to discover who Cleo is on a date with. And is one couple's fresh start over before it's begun?
#24 - Tue 10 Jun 2025
Hollyoaks - Season 31 - Episode 68
Clare is devastated when a child goes missing, while Grace wrestles with guilt, and Jez's secrets edge close to the surface. A father protects his child, and a teen's conscience is too heavy to bear.