A dead Theo on Coronation Street on May 1, 2026 / ITV
This week on Coronation Street, the police launch a murder investigation as news of Theo’s death sends shockwaves down the street.
Meanwhile, Todd finds an unlikely ally in the wake of what happened, the nature of Jodie’s disappearance provokes multiple questions and Will’s mum tries to get him to move to Scotland with her.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week’s new episodes!
Monday, May 4
Episode: 11849
Writer: Owen Lloyd-Fox
Director: Sean Healy
Carla and Lisa do their best to comfort Betsy after she discovered Theo’s body and reveal that they have postponed their honeymoon in order to look after her.
At No.8, Shona’s increasingly concerned about what might have happened and leans on David for support.
Also on Monday: Debbie awaits news on Carl, while Todd struggles to move on from the abuse he suffered at the hands of Theo.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Tuesday, May 5
Episode: 11850
Writer: Ian Kershaw
Director: Sean Healy
David confesses to Shona that Jodie texted him pretending to be her and then lured him into bed. The pair are interrupted by the arrival of Kit, who reveals that the forensic results of the blood in their trashed living room belonged to more than one person.
Melanie arrives at the Rovers and announces that she believes that after what’s happened, it would be best if Will came to live with her. What will the family decide?
Lisa begins formal questioning over Theo’s murder – and when inconsistencies emerge in someone’s story, a public arrest is made.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Wednesday, May 6
Episode: 11851
Writer: Carmel Morgan
Director: Sean Healy
With one resident still being held for questioning, a new piece of forensic evidence leads Lisa and Kit to believe that they are close to a breakthrough. Meanwhile, someone else attempts to destroy incriminating footage.
With Ben still dead set against the idea, Melanie tries to convince Will to come and live with her but the youngster loses his temper and storms out.
Also on Wednesday: David worries that the police think he has something to do with what happened to Jodie.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Thursday, May 7
Episode: 11852
Writer: Julie Jones
Director: Richard Lynn
When Daniel accuses Hope of using AI to write her poem and tells her to write another one, she makes up a new one about his relationship with Megan. Daniel tries to grab the paper off her but Hope accuses him of assault just as Mrs Crawshaw arrives.
Todd admits to George that he’s angry that Theo wasn’t held to account for his actions before he died.
Also on Thursday: A seemingly-innocent photo reveals a hidden presence at the scene of the crime, while David suggests to Shona that they tell the police everything about Jodie.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Friday, May 8
Episode: 11853
Writer: Ellen Taylor
Director: Richard Lynn
Daniel vents to Adam about the incident at school but when his behaviour frightens Bertie, Daniel tells Adam and Ken that he’s going to the Lakes to clear his head and they agree to watch Bertie. But when Daniel returns home, instead of packing he shuts the world off with a bottle of whiskey.
Ben reluctantly tells Will that after what’s happened it might actually be a good idea for him to go stay with his mother for a while – and to his surprise, Will agrees to go tomorrow.
Danielle approaches Todd and admits to him that she does know first-hand what it was like to suffer at the hands of Theo.
Also on Friday: Susie’s shocked to find someone rummaging in the pub safe, while Shona’s floored by some shocking news about Jodie.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
