Hollyoaks Season 5, Episode 1: 4 January 1999

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4 January 1999

Lucy gets to the bottom of what really happened to Rob. Sol is unsettled by Paul's strange behaviour and Kate continues to show an interest in Kurt and Ruth.

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2

7 January 1999

Ruth blows her top with temptress Kate for making another move on Kurt. Mr. Cunningham gets excited for his date with Mrs. Richardson.

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3

11 January 1999

A new term begins at the newly merged Hollyoaks Community College. Carol finally lands a date with Finn. Kurt goes out of his way to avoid Kate. Lucy gets her old job back — with revised conditions.

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4

14 January 1999

Cindy gets excited about the College Ball — but can she get a babysitter in time?

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5

18 January 1999

Kurt begs for a reconciliation with Ruth, but Kate seems more determined than ever to split up the pair. Tony tries again to change Mr. C's mind.

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6

21 January 1999

O.B. is delighted to land a date with Sophie. Mandy's driving lessons continue. Kate's quest to win back Kurt suffers a setback.

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7

25 January 1999

Kate confronts her mother over her natural father. Kurt and Ruth get together to rebuild their rocky relationship. Carol has a big disappointment.

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28 January 1999

Kate agonises over whether she should attempt to trace her father. Tony's hair starts to fall out. O.B. has a disastrous date with Sophie.

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9

1 February 1999

Carol verifies her suspicions about Finn and Kate. Cindy is disappointed when her father won't baby-sit. Max and Sash try to get ahold of O.B.'s video.

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10

4 February 1999

Cindy faces the music for leaving Holly home alone. Finn encourages Kate to pursue her search for her father. Lewis and Ruth decide to keep their relationship secret.

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11

8 February 1999

Carol is determined to help Lucy back on track. Kate finally discovers the truth. Sean reveals a secret to Angela.

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12

11 February 1999

Max has some explaining to do about the video. Finn can't understand why Carol is angry with him. Sol applies for a position at HCC.

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13

15 February 1999

Kate and Finn make progression using the internet. Max's Valentine practical joke lands his dad in bother. Jas reprimands the new lifeguard at the pool.

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14

18 February 1999

Tony takes issue with Finn's latest acquisition. Kate prepares to finally meet Dave Johnson. Gina is a woman with an eco-mission. Sean pushes Cindy into getting intimate.

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15

22 February 1999

Lucy and Carol are keen for a place to call their own. Sean pressures Cindy for some passion, but Angela gives her a warning.

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25 February 1999

Finn supports Kate on her big day. Jas attracts the unwanted attentions of the police during an otherwise successful college gig.

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17

1 March 1999

Sean tries to worm his way back into Cindy's life. Kate receives an unexpected visitor. Lewis is furious with Lucy. Ruth receives some shocks.

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18

4 March 1999

Sol and Gina struggle to come to terms with a revelation about their past. Sean and Cindy receive a rude awakening. Tony feels left out.

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19

8 March 1999

The Patrick family are hit with more revelations. Tony is shocked by some home truths from Jas. Ruth has an uncomfortable time visiting the Bensons.

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11 March 1999

The college takes on the appearance of a rubbish tip. Ruth blows her top when her front page is replaced. More revelations lead Sol and Gina feeling out in the cold.

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15 March 1999

Sol and Gina remain in hiding, giving rise to a tense atmosphere at The Dog in the Pond. Tony tries to impress Jas. Clare has an unwelcome visitor.

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22

18 March 1999

Mrs. Cunningham is dismayed to find Sean making himself at home. Tony decides to make more of an effort where Jas is concerned. Sol and Gina discover some family secrets.

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23

22 March 1999

Kate learns the truth about Sol and Gina's biological mother as they remain missing. Tony and Jas try to patch up their problems. A surprise visitor ruins Lewis and Finn's market stall.

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24

25 March 1999

Romance is in the air for Ruth. Tony is down in the dumps following his break-up with Jas.

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25

29 March 1999

Cindy prepares to leave home. Sol tests Wayne's patience. Ruth has a secret date.

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26

1 April 1999

Ruth confesses to Jasmine. Tony's joy at the arrival of the new café proves short-lived. The search for Gina leads to danger for Sol and Jill.

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27

5 April 1999

Ruth worries that her secret may soon be out now Luke is back. Carol talks her way into a new job and the yard sale proves disastrous for Finn. Sol and Mrs. Osborne remain in hospital after the crash.

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28

8 April 1999

The family upheavals continue as Mrs. Osborne lies critically ill in hospital - will she live to tell the tale?

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29

12 April 1999

The past comes back to haunt Lucy, while Sol worries about the police finding out what happened to his mum.

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30

15 April 1999

Sol and Joe worry about Mrs. Osborne's recovery and stay at her bedside.

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31

19 April 1999

Mrs. Benson can't believe Lucy has really overcome her addiction. With Mrs. Osborne still in hospital, Sol considers going to the police.

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32

22 April 1999

Gina visits her mum in hospital, while Mandy gets a warning that she ought to reconsider taking her driving test.

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33

26 April 1999

Carol gets fed up with Lucy's deceitful behaviour and Tony thinks he's found the ideal flatmate - but are his dreams about to be shattered?

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34

29 April 1999

A nightmare begins for Tony when Wayne stays at his flat. Carol is worried when Ty asks Lucy for help. Mandy raises the driving stakes, and the lads cause a disruption at The Dog in the Pond.

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35

3 May 1999

Carol resorts to unconventional methods to persuade Wayne to leave. Cindy finds work for Sean. Luke apologises for his behaviour. Mandy is furious with Lewis.

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36

6 May 1999

Mandy takes her driving test and Wayne suffers a setback as he tries to move out of Tony's flat.

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37

10 May 1999

Lucy prepares to leave for good. Sol contemplates pleading guilty. Finn appears to have missed his chance with Mandy, while Tony and Carol have high hopes for their new living arrangements.

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38

13 May 1999

Sol appears in court. Jas and Adam talk about their relationship. The hunt is on for Wayne's pet rat, and preparations for the grand opening of the Deva prove far from stress-free.

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39

17 May 1999

Mrs. Osborne tries to persuade Gina to return home. Lewis has mixed feelings about Finn's latest scam. Carol comes up with an idea for Cunningham Driving School.

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40

20 May 1999

Sean wonders what he's done to upset Mandy, Kate contemplates visiting Dave and the identity of the mystery drummer is revealed.

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41

24 May 1999

Sean continues to help himself to Tony's electricity supply. Ruth and Jas have an eventful night. Beth goes looking for love.

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42

27 May 1999

Dave is more than a little surprised to find Kate on his doorstep. Paul nearly costs Sol his job.

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43

31 May 1999

Paul makes a confession to Sol. Ruth and Jas have a falling out. Sean proves suspiciously eager to look after the video shop for Cindy.

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44

3 June 1999

Lewis gets the short shrift when he tries to poke his nose into Mandy's love life.

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45

7 June 1999

Sol immediately clashes with his cellmate on his first day in prison. Sue is annoyed that Andy has applied for Zara to attend Hollyoaks Comprehensive without consulting her. Jasmine and Ruth's friendship comes to an end.

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46

10 June 1999

Tony returns from his conference full of ideas, but Cindy is preoccupied with the money missing from the till.

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47

14 June 1999

Luke wins the bet, but Adam seems unwilling to pay out. Lewis is aggrieved to find out he's in Beth's bad books. Mr. Morgan demands improvements to the yard.

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48

17 June 1999

Luke and Mandy go on their first ever date to Chester. Meanwhile Cindy and Finn are Tony's reluctant employees at the video shop.

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49

21 June 1999

Sol is furious to learn that Joe is staying at The Dog in the Pond. Cindy reveals the truth to Tony. Beth rebels against her mother. Finn and Lewis make a surprise discovery.

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50

24 June 1999

Tony is shocked by what he overhears between Lucy and Carol. Mandy's modelling assignment goes flat. Lewis's discovery in the yard takes a sinister turn.

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51

28 June 1999

Carol manages to dazzle everyone at the college ball, but remains preoccupied by what she found back at the yard. Beth worries she's shown herself up in front of Lewis and Tony finds himself in a compromising situation with Lucy.

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52

1 July 1999

Sol is traumatised by an incident at the prison, Lucy gets a rude awakening and Tony has a hard time trying to beat the competition. Meanwhile, Beth makes a play for Lewis -- but does he feel the same way?

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53

5 July 1999

Lewis makes a decision. Joe has a visitor. Finn's bus is on the move. Has Tony Hutchinson come to the end of his fight?

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54

8 July 1999

Tony is devastated as he closes down Got It Taped. Sol struggles to adapt to life outside of prison. Cindy is left thinking when Angela complains about Sean, whilst Jack is furious to find Finn's bus in his carpark.

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55

12 July 1999

Finn makes a fresh start in business, while Tony frets over his dwindling income. Joe discovers the cause of Sol's subdued mood, and Lewis is stirred into furious activity.

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56

15 July 1999

Mr. C and Helen wonder what to do as her pregnancy becomes village gossip. Beth struggles in the aftermath of the break-up. Tony wallows over his financial problems, whilst Lucy struggles to move forward with her life.

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57

19 July 1999

Ruth's plans for the summer are ruined, but then she gets the chance to go to America instead. Adam and Luke face the prospect of their parents splitting up. Mandy makes sure her feelings about her mother's pregnancy are well known.

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58

21 July 1999

Sol is jealous when Luke turns to Mandy for solace over his family troubles, while Max experiences an identity crisis thanks to the prospect of a new baby.

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59

26 July 1999

Lewis confronts Mr. Morgan about his plans for the yard, and Luke challenges Mandy about her feelings for Sol.

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60

29 July 1999

New arrival Kerri makes herself known, while Mr. Osborne and Ruth concoct a plan to keep Kate's father away. Adam receives a surprise visitor, Sol's search for a job bears little fruit and an upset Ruth runs to Tony after a few strong words from Lewis.

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61

2 August 1999

Kerri puts herself around Hollyoaks, but Adam has trouble keeping up with her. Max panics when his dad asks him to be best man, but Mandy makes a shocking announcement which casts a shadow over the wedding plans. Mr. Osborne and Ruth plot to keep Dave at bay.

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62

5 August 1999

Luke hears the truth about Mandy's past, but the informer is still unknown. Kerry's transformation wins her a place on the stag night. Lewis finds that Ruth still loves him, but still can't decide what to do about it.

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63

9 August 1999

Lewis is forced to face his feelings for Ruth and Luke's curiosity gets the better of him, ruining his chances with Mandy. Will Finn's bus make it to the eclipse?

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64

12 August 1999

A taxi pulls up in the yard and soon Lewis has the shock of his life. Mandy and Luke wonder if they have a future now that the past has been revealed. Mrs. Morgan worries when Keri has words to say about her marriage.

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65

16 August 1999

Sol tries hard to get a job, but the cost is going to be high. Luke confronts Sean about making trouble between him and Mandy. In Ruth's old flat, the peace is shattered as both sides prepare for battle. Cindy and Mandy are at loggerheads again.

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66

19 August 1999

Adam is embarrassed when he is caught in the act by his mother. Kerri makes a spectacular dive into the pool, while Finn receives a mysterious invitation to Ireland.

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67

23 August 1999

Sol decides to change his luck and Ruth's smugness at her revenge is short-lived as she stumbles across a twosome.

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68

26 August 1999

Sleepy Max is in the frame again, Luke and Mandy's relationship moves up a step and Zara has an axe to grind.

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69

30 August 1999

After their parents split up, Beth and Adam are feeling pretty guilty and talk about what they've done. Zara, meanwhile, has a problem she's got to sort out. Luke and Mandy are getting on like a house on fire and Tony is determined to make a go of the shop after so many business disasters.

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2 September 1999

Sean comes up smelling of roses, and Max has to fight for his own corner. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang set off for Ireland, where Carol is hoping for a bit of romance -- but their final destination shows Finn in a new light.

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71

6 September 1999

Tony's lust for an Irish beauty leads him to a startling discovery. Finn's secret is now out in the open and Kate fancies herself as a lady of the manor, but she has to fight off the competition first.

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72

9 September 1999

Adam is puzzled about his father's attitude towards Kerri, while Mandy joins forces with Max in his plight to protect Holly. Lucy finds herself trapped.

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73

13 September 1999

Rob returns to Hollyoaks, kidnapping Lucy at Kurt's funeral. Ruth, Lewis and Tony are shocked, and go after Lucy - ending up in Rob's trap. Max and Mandy try to make Angela see that Sean is abusing Holly. New students Geri and Nikki arrive in Hollyoaks, both taking an interest in Adam.

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74

14 September 1999

Rob's revenge takes a twist when he traps Lucy in a crash simulator and lowers it into the water. When Ruth falls into the water and Lewis jumps in after her, Rob pushes Tony into the water. Angela, Sean and Cindy fall out when they refuse to believe each other. Nikki and Geri meet their new neighbours: Alex, Sam and PHART the robot.

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75

15 September 1999

Rob continues to torture the group by playing with the test facility controls. Just as they find a lift raft, Rob punctures it, forcing them to jump overboard into the wavy water. Angela is horrified to find Sean shouting at and threatening Holly, and kicks him out. Anna arrives at HCC, but unknowingly rubs Sam, Alex and Geri up the wrong way.

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76

16 September 1999

Tony, Lewis, Ruth and Lucy manage to escape from Rob when Tony is able to open the hatch door, but the quartet face their next problem when they hit a pipe grate. Cindy takes Holly runs away with Sean, planning to live off her and Sean's earnings, benefits and Holly's money in the building society. Adam says goodbye to Kerri, having decided against travelling with her. Anna is horrified to find Geri kissing Finn on her bed.

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20 September 1999

The quartet are shocked to discover how well Rob has covered his tracks - they have no evidence! Max is horrified to learn that Cindy has taken Holly and left with Sean, he points out that Sean might blame Holly and take his anger out on her. Carol is upset to discover that someone has printed a page from her diary and stuck it on the phonebox, and people are laughing at it.

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78

22 September 1999

Finn's growing attraction for Lucy angers Tony, the new students throw a party and Sean gets up to no good -- again.

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79

23 September 1999

Nikki and Sam discover they have something in common. Ruth welcomes a surprise visitor. Lucy's fears resurface.

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27 September 1999

Carol discovers the identity of her tormentor, Darren lends a hand with Sol and Paul's business, Adam makes a new friend at college and Ruth is fed up with Kate's spitefulness.

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81

29 September 1999

Carol teases Lucy about her two admirers, but Tony has an idea that will stop Carol feeling left out. Nikki remains out in the cold.

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82

30 September 1999

Finn impresses the girls with his cowboy act while Adam is shocked when a certain someone walks into his classroom.

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83

4 October 1999

Carol teases Lucy over her two admirers. Sam entertains his fiancée, and Sean receives an offer.

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84

6 October 1999

Sean doesn't react well when he receives some bad news about his job.

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85

7 October 1999

Beth introduces her new boyfriend and causes quite a stir.

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86

11 October 1999

Carol and Finn eventually emerge from the bus. What will Tony do about his job? Joe searches for Kate, and Anna discovers a secret about Nikki's boyfriend.

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87

13 October 1999

Tony's business plans once again backfire but he may be able to seek solace in the arms of Lucy.

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88

14 October 1999

Max receives a strange letter, Gina misunderstands Paul's intentions, and Lucy and Ruth pore over the past.

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89

18 October 1999

Carol tries to spice up her love life when she suspects Finn of losing interest, while Ruth finds herself in emotional turmoil.

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90

20 October 1999

Darren pushes Paul and Sol to the limit and there's little they can do about it. Lucy and Tony's big secret is revealed.

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91

21 October 1999

Cindy becomes more resourceful where money is concerned as her financial situation deteriorates further, while Carol and Finn take pleasure in ignoring Tony's authority.

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92

25 October 1999

As Ruth's problems get worse, Lewis makes her an offer she can't refuse and Nikki wonders how she'll ever repay Sam for saving her life.

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27 October 1999

Darren tells his dad a few home truths about his new family, while Mandy senses all is not well with Cindy and Zara discovers a shocking secret.

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94

28 October 1999

Ruth causes Kate problems with her accusations and Gina worries about the abseil.

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1 November 1999

Joe and Kate struggle to deal with their dilemma, while Geri gets into trouble over her first assignment.

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96

3 November 1999

Carol tells Tony and Lucy about her unwelcome visitor, Ruth causes Kate problems with her accusations.

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97

4 November 1999

Sam and Nikki's recklessness leads to trouble, while Cindy is horrified by Sean's thoughtless spending.

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98

8 November 1999

Cindy worries about Holly, but follows Sean's advice rather than her own common sense.

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99

10 November 1999

Carol has second thoughts about her relationship with Finn after Tony lets the cat out of the bag about their romantic escapades.

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100

11 November 1999

Sean discovers Cindy's secret funds, Max relies on intuition and Beth takes the blame for Zara's spying.

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101

15 November 1999

Darren makes a potentially foolhardy business decision, and Cindy worries Holly will be taken away from her.

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102

17 November 1999

Beth and Rob share an eventful night, while Geri wishes she could match up to Carol's expertise.

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103

18 November 1999

Ruth sighs with relief as the Patricks depart.

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104

22 November 1999

Anna makes clear how much she disapproves of Nikki's behaviour, and Nikki now knows she has a big decision to make. Carol has a rude awakening when she is faced by an unreasonable demand.

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105

24 November 1999

Sol and Ruth are determined to keep their parents apart, perhaps not for the best of reasons.

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106

25 November 1999

Zara finds out the truth about Kerri and her father. Lucy tries to force Rob's hand and then has to resign herself to her fate.

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107

29 November 1999

Carol fears the worst has happened to Lucy, Nikki and Sam have a heart-to-heart and Cindy ignores Mandy's advice.

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108

1 December 1999

Sean has some good news for Cindy, Ruth is accused of interfering and Rob manages to upset Lucy, despite Tony's vigil. Luke's heroics are called into question after Mr. Morgan receives disturbing news.

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109

2 December 1999

Beth is cornered into revealing her father's secret. Max is shocked to learn of Cindy's plans. Mandy's doubts drive a wedge between her and Luke. Alex and Geri decide to return to their stolen property.

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6 December 1999

Anna is worried about Nikki, who has to deal with Sam's reaction about Dan.

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111

8 December 1999

Beth refuses to accept her parents' terms -- until her dad takes charge of the situation. Mandy and Luke make up and she persuades him to go and see Mark -- but will he accept the consequences of the visit?

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112

9 December 1999

Mandy is forced out of her flat, while Lewis and Ruth make some permanent living arrangements.

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113

13 December 1999

Gina is furious when she finds out the reason for the success of Mandy's calendars.

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114

15 December 1999

Lucy is confused to why Rob is lying about killing Kurt when the real killer comes forward.

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115

16 December 1999

Carol finds a new man, and Lucy discovers some information about Kurt's death.

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116

20 December 1999

Lucy's resolution is tested as Rob makes yet another demand. The Morgans get a surprise visitor. Sam and Alex make a shocking discovery when they track down Caitlin in Ireland.

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20 December 1999

Lucy's resolution is tested as Rob makes yet another demand. The Morgans get a surprise visitor. Sam and Alex make a shocking discovery when they track down Caitlin in Ireland.

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22 December 1999

Alex has a surprise visitor.

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119

23 December 1999

Unhappy Cindy comes home to her family for Christmas Day, while Mandy catches Max with his trousers down and enjoys sweet revenge. Lewis and Ruth entertain their friends, and Rob receives a bitter blow along with his present from Beth.

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120

28 December 1999

Rob Hawthorn's return has explosive consequences for all concerned. Adam realises he's the last to find out about his father's infidelities. Nervous driver Mandy tries to take Helen on a stressful trip to hospital, and Paul feels that it's now or never with Gina - until he finds her kissing Emily!

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28 December 1999

Rob Hawthorn's return has explosive consequences for all concerned. Adam realises he's the last to find out about his father's infidelities. Nervous driver Mandy tries to take Helen on a stressful trip to hospital, and Paul feels that it's now or never with Gina - until he finds her kissing Emily!

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28 December 1999

Rob Hawthorn's return has explosive consequences for all concerned. Adam realises he's the last to find out about his father's infidelities. Nervous driver Mandy tries to take Helen on a stressful trip to hospital, and Paul feels that it's now or never with Gina - until he finds her kissing Emily!

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