Liz is anxious about her upcoming trip because it means leaving Malcolm in the hands of his new carer for a few days. Eileen assures Liz all will be well, but she too has reservations about the carer's unorthodox methods. Can Ellie prove herself and silence her doubters? Between Malcolm's bad mood and her persistent ex-boyfriend, it ain't gonna be easy. Meanwhile, Alex invites Kelly-Marie to dinner to discuss their future, but his plans are scuppered when Callum makes an ill-timed discovery. And the grand opening of Scarlett and Jimmy's new venture causes ructions in the Mullen family.

Scarlett is shocked when a ghost from her past walks into town, bringing with him some secrets that she'd rather keep hidden. Kelly-Marie struggles to understand her mum's odd behaviour, but how long can Scarlett keep her in the dark?

Molly is forced to confront some home truths when a fall at home leaves her scared and vulnerable. Scarlett tries to convince her mum to accept help, but Molly's got her own ideas. With Finn's sixteenth birthday on the horizon, the Fraser-Cooper household consider their options about his ongoing care, but are they all on the same page? Kelly-Marie is determined to find a job for Patrick, despite his qualms. And Bob takes Angus hillwalking.

Alex finds himself increasingly uncomfortable with the situation in Chrome and Patrick takes a stand by quitting. Kelly-Marie's ultimatum to Lenny backfires.

A struggling Alan finds himself at breaking point when Rhona asks for a divorce. Finn's absence shines an uncomfortable light on Will and Robbie's relationship.

Robbie is forced to make a confession after Will comes under suspicion when Patrick is found beaten. Lenny calls in a debt when he finds himself in need of cash.

The results of Stella's genetic testing send her spiralling out of control, putting pressure on her relationship with Stevie. Can he save her before she makes a huge mistake?

Molly spills a family secret to Patrick in a bid to force him out of their lives, but it puts Scarlett in danger. Alex finds that all may not be lost with Kelly-Marie.

Zinnie finally asks Angus out. Ellie thinks she has finished with Buster.

Robbie realises that Will might never be able to forgive him for being unfaithful.

DCI Grant reaches out to grief-stricken DI Donald.

Eileen is elated to uncover compromising evidence against Frank Paton. With powerful colleague Ronald Greer at her side, she is determined to bring Frank to justice once and for all. But will Greer prove more of a hindrance than a help? Liz refuses to listen to Ellie's concerns about Malcolm. And Tatiana gets a surprise visitor as she continues to fight her deportation to Ukraine.

It's D-Day for Tatiana as the deadline for her deportation looms large. In her battle to stay in Scotland, Tatiana is forced to confront some dark secrets from her past, as well as a few difficult home truths. Faced with an impossible choice, which future will she pick? When Patrick rocks up for a job at the Oyster, Stella is surprised to discover that she has no say in the matter, despite her many misgivings.

When old cellmate Gaz shows up with a plan to rob Scarlett's shop again, Patrick has a struggle on his hands to protect his new-found family. Elsewhere, Will and Robbie's relationship continues to deteriorate, and Zinnie worries about how Dan is coping.

As the relaunch of Chrome Nightclub fast approaches, Kelly-Marie is working hard to make the night a big success, even if that means snubbing her own mother. But Scarlett won't be put off that easily. Alex struggles to contain the nefarious activities of their new security guy Shug, who threatens to ruin Kelly-Marie's big night if he doesn't get what he wants. And some fancy footwork from Lenny';s sassy new lawyer Erin promises to put the money-laundering case to bed once and for all, provided Alex agrees to play ball.

Eileen uncovers yet more corruption at the hands of her nemesis Frank Paton, but attempts to thwart him stir up a hornet's nest that causes chaos among the residents of Shieldinch. Zinnie becomes unsettled by Dan's increasingly erratic behaviour, while Angus worries that Dan is becoming too reliant on his girlfriend and warns her not to let the doctor take advantage. Elsewhere, Buster regains his mojo with Ellie.

Angus is cock-a-hoop to get a job as Buster's promoter, but his attempts to stage a wrestling event seem set for disaster until his best friend Bob steps up to lend a hand. Meanwhile, Dan crosses a line with Zinnie when he misinterprets her attempts to comfort him over Tatiana's departure. And Gabriel continues to struggle financially.

Gabriel is a bit skint so he's ecstatic when Kelly-Marie offers him a job at Chrome. The excitement sours when he realises that Shug is running escorts there and that Alex may be in on it. His instinct is to flee from the dark side, but who would protect an oblivious Kelly-Marie? Elsewhere, Alan puts his foot in it with Grace. Eileen gets under Frank Paton's skin, and Zinnie swithers over Dan's offer of a full-time job at the Health Centre.

Eileen conspires with DI Donald to bring Frank Paton down once and for all, but she's unaware that Paton is on to her. As the walls start to close in on him, Paton's only option is to fight back. With his full fury unleashed, Eileen soon realises that she is playing a very dangerous endgame and one of them has to lose. Elsewhere, Alan finds himself in the doghouse again when he makes an offensive accusation about Grace's father. But will she forgive him this time?

Tensions between the travelling community and the locals continue to cause problems on the streets of Shieldinch. While Josie's boyfriend Euan seems determined to wind the locals up, Grace does all she can to keep the peace, and a dangerous discovery brings her closer to Alan. Elsewhere, Eileen puts on a brave face as she returns to work following Frank Paton's attack, but is she really ready for it?

Ellie faces a tough decision as Malcolm's dementia continues to deteriorate, but can Eileen and Liz do what it takes to keep him safe? Bob steps in to support Ellie when Buster lets her down. Could these two be more than just friends? And Angus prepares to show off his pub quiz prowess in the Tall Ship.

Alex gets drawn into dangerous dealings when he attempts to reassert himself at Chrome. Kelly-Marie threatens to involve Lenny, but will she go through with it when she discovers the true extent of Alex's duplicity? Elsewhere, Alan gets closer to Grace when he defends Josie's reputation amongst her school peers.

Jimmy is fed up being treated like a doormat when Scarlett prioritises her plans for Patrick's birthday party over his arrangements to spend more time with Madonna. When the party ends in fisticuffs, Jimmy reads his family the riot act. Can he help bring the family back together again? Elsewhere, Gabriel's attempts to help Kelly-Marie over her troubles at Chrome take a surprising turn.

Grace does her best to stand in the way of young love when Euan formally requests Josie's hand in marriage. Euan tries to blackmail Grace into giving her blessing, forcing Grace to resort to desperate measures. There's only one thing she can do to stop the wedding, but it will change her life forever. Stella and Stevie are loved-up as they try to make a baby, but a challenging request from a depressed Dan threatens their happiness.

Zinnie suspects Dan and Stella of having an affair. Dan denies it but tries to buy her silence with promises of career development. Will Zinnie do the right thing, or will she look out for her own best interests? Grace reveals a disturbing truth to Josie about her late father in an effort to bring them closer, but it ends up driving more of a wedge between them. With Kirsty and Angus also making her life difficult, Grace feels more alone than ever. Is Alan really worth it?

Lenny is infuriated when he discovers Alex is trying to muscle in on Chrome. When Erin Gunn offers to try and scupper Alex, Lenny agrees, but is that something he might come to regret? Elsewhere, Kirsty is upset that Alan is spending so much time with Grace, while Will avoids spending any time with Robbie. Meanwhile, Angus sets up a comedy night at the Tall Ship for Buster.

Alan and Grace's plans for their new life together are thrown into jeopardy when Duncan announces the travellers are leaving town. Desperate not to lose touch with her estranged family, can Grace get through to her father before it's too late? Elsewhere, Scarlett does her best to avoid a romantic night in with Jimmy.

Zinnie continues to keep a watchful eye on a wayward Dr Dan. When his supply of medication runs dry, Dan becomes increasingly agitated and a simple mistake at work leads to serious consequences for a patient. Realising the full extent of his malaise, Zinnie is left with a difficult choice to make between friendship and professional integrity. Meanwhile, DCI Grant attempts to patch things up with DI Donald. Is she serious this time?

Alex is unimpressed to discover that Kelly-Marie has been keeping big secrets from him. In a bid to exert his control, he makes an announcement to the family against her wishes that leaves Kelly-Marie trapped with nowhere to turn. Robbie does his best to support his friend despite his own domestic difficulties. And is Erin playing a dangerous game with Lenny?

Nicole Brodie's back but there's more to her homecoming than meets the eye. The return of his niece leaves Gabriel with a difficult choice to make. Can Kelly-Marie solve his dilemma? Eileen shows how ruthless she can be when it comes to getting what she wants. Liz decides it's time to make some changes in her life, and Stella confides in Scarlett about her pregnancy fears.

It's Lenny's last day in the Tall Ship and Eileen wants him out of there quick smart so she can start putting her new plans into action. Lenny deliberately drags his heels to wind Eileen up, but he's also distracted by another matter - Erin Gunn and the money she stole from him. Jimmy finds himself embroiled in Lenny's bid for revenge, but can he persuade his boss to be merciful? Meanwhile, Stevie struggles to recover from the disappointment of losing the pub to Eileen, and Liz and Molly adjust to life as flatmates.

Angus is living with Zinnie and loving it, but a life-changing opportunity for Zinnie threatens to burst his bubble. Can he find a way to hold on to her before he loses her for good? Eileen and Scarlett clash over the plans for the street festival celebrating all things Shieldinch, and Kelly-Marie tries to prove to Alex that she can still work at the club while pregnant.

It's the day of the Shieldinch Festival but the celebrations are cut short by an explosive event that sends shockwaves through the community. Zinnie faces uncertainty over her future with new fiance Angus, and there are new faces in town when the Jandhu family arrives in Montego Street. Ellie's big sister brings her three kids to see their favourite auntie, but what is she really after? Meanwhile, Eileen's love life looks like it's about to be reignited, and Robbie finds himself with a new business rival.

Zinnie and Lenny's lives hang in the balance following the explosion on Montego Street. A terrified Angus is searching for answers as he waits for news about Zinnie's condition, while Bob struggles under the weight of the secret of Zinnie's infidelity. Meanwhile, the community rallies to support each other while they wait for news from the hospital. They'll be mourning someone by the end of the day, but who will it be? Newcomers Caitlin McLean and Dr Annie Jandhu make their presence felt in Shieldinch, in very different ways, and Kelly-Marie receives surprising news from DI Donald.

Angus continues to struggle in the wake of Zinnie's death, and Bob attempts to rally support with a memorial service to help him say goodbye properly. Meanwhile, Shieldinch's couples are in turmoil. Ellie is faced with a moral dilemma that may rock her new relationship, while AJ and Annie attempt to settle into their new life. Kelly-Marie and Alex prepare for their big day, but with Lenny still in hospital Kelly-Marie is preoccupied and Alex does something he may come to regret.

It's Kelly-Marie and Alex's wedding day, but an unwelcome visitor threatens to ruin the occasion. Robbie's excessive partying takes its toll, Bob is panicked about his best man speech and Kelly-Marie comes face to face with Alex's secret one-night stand. Will the wedding go ahead? Meanwhile, Annie is making career decisions and reveals the real reason she came to Shieldinch.

As the McLean family continue to struggle financially, a desperate Caitlin hits an all-time low when she's forced to dip into Jenny's savings. It's only a matter of time until Jenny discovers that her money is missing, but will Caitlin be able to cover her tracks before that happens? Could this be the final straw for long-suffering Jenny? Meanwhile, Lenny continues to feel the wrath of Angus and the community in the wake of Zinnie's death, while Robbie's hedonistic lifestyle finally catches up with him. Liz and Molly take a keen interest in Eileen's new business venture.

Lenny's deteriorating health puts things into perspective for Shieldinch's most hated man, but is it enough to reveal who was behind the festival explosion? The McLeans celebrate Drew's birthday, oblivious to his dark secret, while Annie and AJ are reminded of their past and why they came to Shieldinch in the first place. Meanwhile, Molly and Liz go head to head, Apprentice-style, for a position at the charity shop.

It's a day of revelations as secrets and lies begin to unravel for the residents of Montego Street. Bob makes a big decision in a bid to provide Angus with closure over Zinnie, but will it bring an end to the bromance once and for all? Meanwhile, Stella makes a devastating discovery about her health and future happiness, while Ellie returns from Las Vegas with a little extra baggage.

Patrick tries to help Drew by boosting his prospects on and off the football field, but is shocked to learn just how troubled the boy really is. Stevie struggles as Stella continues to shut him out of her life, especially when he discovers the new health battle she is facing alone. Meanwhile, Annie's inherent jealousy of Eileen surfaces, and Kelly-Marie unwittingly plays right into Martina's devious hands.

Stella receives some life-changing news, but with Stevie still in the infidelity doghouse, who can she turn to for support? Meanwhile, Ellie is determined to make things right with Bob, but he has bigger issues on his mind, and Robbie decides it's time to clean up his act.

Annie encourages Eileen to get back on the internet dating horse and it doesn't take long for her to find herself an admirer. Throwing caution to the wind, Eileen ends up on a blind date and is surprised to discover her suitor doesn't quite match his profile. Meanwhile, Martina disrupts Alex and Kelly-Marie's newfound domestic bliss, and Caitlin pulls out all the stops for Christmas, but at what cost?

It's Christmas in Shieldinch, but Kelly-Marie isn't feeling particularly festive as Martina tightens her grip on Alex and Chrome. When things get out of hand, Kelly-Marie decides it's time to make a long overdue call for help. But will it be heard? Meanwhile, Gary and Caitlin put their differences aside as the McLeans celebrate their first Christmas in Shieldinch, and Bob makes Angus an offer he cannot refuse.

The countdown is on as Annie and AJ prepare for their first New Year's Eve party in Shieldinch, but old wounds threaten to ruin the festivities as they are forced to confront their marriage head-on. Caitlin pays the price for an extravagant Christmas when she finds herself short on rent money again, and Bob avoids telling Ellie he's moving in with Angus. A familiar face makes a dramatic return to Shieldinch.