Belle and Rhona on Emmerdale on October 20, 2026 / © ITV
This week on Emmerdale, Belle spirals after discovering that Tom will soon be released from prison.
Meanwhile, Thea continues her revenge mission against Kim, Liam starts behaving strangely and Sadie makes progress with the plan to split up Caleb and Ruby.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week’s new episodes!
Monday, October 19
Episode: 10680
Writer:Jo Summerscales
Director:Alex Browning
Belle learns from her victim liaison officer that Tom will soon be released from prison but they assure her that he will subject to strict licence conditions. Meanwhile Charles reveals to Nicola that in his role as prison chaplain, Tom has been talking to him and is seeking Belle’s forgiveness.
Belle hates the fact that Tom is already back in her head and decides to visit him to confront him.
After Lydia shares her worries with Kim, she’s left thrilled thinking that Kim has offered Samson a job upon his release.
Also on Monday: Aaron and Sarah start interrogating the obvious suspects about the missing money.
This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.
Tuesday, October 20
Episode: 10681
Writer:Dawn Harrison
Director: Alex Browning
Belle agrees to Cain and Kammy’s advice not to see Tom but she’s still left spiralling at the thought of his release. Later, Belle gets comfort from Rhona, who has lived experience of what she’s going through, and leaves their chat feeling more optimistic and in control of her feelings.
Lydia’s hurt to learn that she had crossed wires with Kim over a possible job for Samson. When their discussion turns towards the baby, Thea overhears and jumps to the wrong conclusion about the fate of Joe’s baby.
Also on Tuesday: News of Tom’s impending release leaves Nicola torn over how Jimmy would want her to handle the situation.
This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.
Wednesday, October 21
Episode: 10682
Writer:Ben Tagoe
Director: Alex Browning
Chas gets suspicious when Liam starts acting furtively.
Serena continues to worry about Thea’s increasing obsession with bringing down Kim and what lengths she may go to.
Meanwhile, Kim’s thrown when a social worker arrives demanding to see Joe and Baby Tate following a report of an illegal adoption.
Sadie hears about Caleb’s dinner plans with Ruby and soon sets about sabotaging things.
Also on Wednesday: Sam’s feeling optimistic about Samson’s future after he is released.
This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.
Friday, October 23
Episode: 10683
Writer:Peter Kerry
Director: Alex Browning
Joe and Gabby are still at odds with each other after she attempts to empathise with his grief.
Trying to protect her, Kammy makes an embarrassing declaration of love to Belle, who is unsure how to respond and hurries off.
Also on Friday: Thea manages to download some messages from Kim’s phone, Liam appears to be hiding something and scheming Sadie manages to cause further tension between Caleb and Ruby.
This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1
