Bernie and Mal on Coronation Street on February 23, 2026 / ITV
Next week on Coronation Street, Bernie’s terrified when Mal starts threatening her – but before too long, Mal is in a critical condition in hospital…
Meanwhile, Steve gets some news about dad Jim’s health, Jodie meddles further in Shona and David’s relationship and George is dealt another blow at work.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week’s new episodes!
Monday, February 23
Episode: 11800
Writer: Carmel Morgan
Director: Judith Dine
With Bernie alone in the café, Mal seizes the opportunity and locks the door before confessing the extent of his feelings towards her. When she rejects him, his demeanour changes to something more concerning. Later, Bernie’s shocked to see that someone has cut her head out of her wedding picture and flees the house in terror.
Against Ronnie’s better advice, Debbie insists that he transfer Carl 2 grand. Furious, Ronnie confides in brother Ed about how Carl is trying to bleed Debbie dry.
Steve takes a call and tells Ben and Cassie that according to one of Jim’s army mates, his dad is in hospital and unlikely to pull through.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Tuesday, February 24
Episode: 11801
Writer: Nessah Muthy
Director: Judith Dine
When Tracy reveals that Ken needs a good electrician, Roy speaks up for Mal but is left baffled when Bernie intervenes and advises Tracy to steer well clear.
Jodie’s uneasy when she’s approached by Olivia, who wants to know why she left as she enjoyed having her look after her and her brother. What will Jodie say? Later, Jodie pulls out a box from the cupboard to reveal another secret…
Also on Tuesday: Steve is torn whether to pay Jim a visit, while Maggie warns Lauren off dating Ollie.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Wednesday, February 25
Episode: 11802
Writer: Joe Parkinson
Director: Judith Dine
Christina makes a joke about George wheedling his way into his clients’ wills but is devastated when she realises that a potential client, Mrs Ripley, overheard her. Later, Christina meets up with Mrs Ripley in an attempt to make things right.
Bernie comes clean to Kit about her secret night with Mal and how he’s since turned into a stalker. At the café, Mal storms in and rails at Bernie in front of everyone, forcing Roy to intervene and throw him out. Later, Bernie makes it clear to Mal that unless he stays away, she will kill him, but he laughs in her face and tells her that he’s going nowhere.
Also on Wednesday: Shona treats Jodie to a pamper session but ‘loses’ her wedding ring, while Steve and Tim join Ben at a County event.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Thursday, February 26
Episode: 11803
Writer: Chris Fewtrell
Director: Judith Dine
Kit’s shocked to learn that Mal is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked. Later, Bernie is arrested on suspicion of assault.
David finds Jodie with her arm down the back of the armchair as she explains that she can feel Shona’s wedding ring – but it’s just out of her reach and she needs his help to get it.
Also on Thursday: Adam tells Christina that Annie is also planning to sue her as George’s co-conspirator, while Steve wakes up at The Rovers after a heavy session the night before.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Friday, February 27
Episode: 11804
Writer: Alasdair Morrison
Director: Katie Fenton-Green
Bernie assures Kit of her innocence when she visits him in her police cell. In her interview, Bernie explains that she spent the night with Mal, but only as friends, and ever since he’s been harassing her. Will she be believed?
Mrs Ripley’s son, Damien, arrives at the undertakers and thanks George for agreeing to sort his mother’s funeral. As George and Christina show him out, Annie approaches and insists that the Shuttleworths cannot be trusted. Damien thanks her for the warning and decides to take his business elsewhere.
Also on Friday: Bethany has an idea to get Shona and David to spend more quality time with each other, while Mary tells Tim that Cassie has a big surprise planned for Steve.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
