Emmerdale plunges into darkness this week, as one of the show’s most sinister characters takes his obsession to horrifying new levels. John’s vendetta against Robert Sugden is no longer just psychological—it’s deadly. What begins as a calculated manipulation erupts into a full-blown kidnapping and attempted murder, leaving Robert fighting for his life… and his memory.
Determined to drive Robert out of the village and out of Aaron’s heart, John orchestrates a chilling plan. When Robert’s attempts to spark Aaron’s jealousy fall flat, John decides to take matters into his own hands. He drugs Robert, rendering him unconscious—and stands ominously over his lifeless body with a syringe. When Robert regains consciousness, he’s in the back of a van with no memory of what happened. The implications are terrifying. Is John capable of going through with murder?
Meanwhile, heartbreak and fear grip the Dingle family as Sarah makes a life-altering decision. Despite the dangers of her IVF treatment, she pushes ahead—only for Jacob to shock everyone by volunteering to be her donor. The emotional turmoil reaches a breaking point when Cain and Charity are told Sarah’s surgery hasn’t gone to plan.
Elsewhere, tensions mount over Nate’s funeral. Belle attempts to comfort Tracy, but instead, she is accused of being involved in Nate’s death. In retaliation, Tracy bans all the Dingles from attending the funeral. Can Vanessa get through to her sister before the family is shattered forever?
Joe’s paranoia reaches a fever pitch when he discovers someone has stolen his autoimmune suppressant medication. Believing Billy is targeting him, Joe fantasizes about creating a “replacement Graham” to take revenge. With delusions creeping in, how far will Joe go before he snaps?
As the village crumbles under secrets and betrayal, Paddy becomes concerned that Bear is showing signs of dementia. Instead of confronting his father, he ropes Marlon into an online dementia test—a decision that may only lead to more confusion and despair.
In Emmerdale, love and loyalty are being tested like never before. Lives hang in the balance, families teeter on the edge of destruction, and one man’s obsession could turn deadly. The question isn’t whether tragedy will strike—it’s when.
