Summer and Lisa on Coronation Street on May 19, 2026 / ITV
Next week on Coronation Street, Summer becomes the prime suspect for Theo’s murder.
Meanwhile, Daniel discovers he has an online troll, Will struggles to process the fact that he was groomed and Ben refuses to have anything to do with Maggie.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week’s new episodes!
Monday, May 18
Episode: 11859
Writer: Jonathan Harvey
Director: Gill Wilkinson
While tidying up, George accidentally knocks over Summer’s bag and is shocked to see a page in her journal describing putting a gun to Theo’s head. As Christina and George look through the journal, they’re startled when Summer suddenly returns. Meanwhile, Kit spots a crucial detail in Summer’s wedding photos which could implicate Summer.

Ben arrives home to find Eva comforting a sobbing Maggie – will he change his attitude towards his mum?

Roy walks down the street with Sam and tells him that he should trust no-one.

Also on Monday: Jodie tells Daniel that Bertie is really missing him and he needs to get himself together.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Tuesday, May 19
Episode: 11860
Writer: Susan Oudot
Director: Jason Wingard
Ben’s unimpressed when Maggie shows up for the family lunch on Ollie’s invitation. As they sit down to eat, Ben breaks the news to Will that Megan has been released on bail. Soon after, Ben drops another bombshell…

Roy proudly shows Fiz and Ches the newly-redecorated café following the fire.


Lisa takes Summer in for questioning – and later, a flashback reveals what George saw on the night in question.

Also on Tuesday: Daniel discovers online posts from a troll suggesting that he knew Megan was grooming Will all along.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Wednesday, May 20
Episode: 11861
Writer: Sam Holdsworth
Director: Jason Wingard
Michael covers for Sarah when she makes a mistake on an order – but when Sarah later loses her temper, Carla advises her to take some time off.

Daniel tells Jodie that his online troll, ‘Truthteller’, must be someone who knows him well – and spotting David at the bar, Jodie suggests that it could be him.


This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Thursday, May 21
Episode: 11862
Writer: John Kerr
Director: Jason Wingard
George admits to Christina that he told the police about Summer’s lies, unaware that Summer has overheard their conversation. Soon after, Todd encounters Summer with a hold-all and she explains that she fears that the police will arrest her for Theo’s murder so needs to make an escape now.


Will admits to Tim that he’s on edge knowing that Megan has been released.

Also on Thursday: Carla orders Sarah to take time off, while Ben attempts to book a family holiday.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Friday, May 22
Episode: 11863
Writer: David Judge
Director: Jason Wingard
Jodie tells Daniel that it’s her birthday and is promptly presented with a birthday cake by Nick, but when Shona arrives at The Bistro and reveals that Jodie’s birthday isn’t until December, how will she explain herself?


Bethany finds Will in the Precinct and uses her own experience of being groomed to try to comfort him, but when she touches his hand he explodes and accuses her of touching him up.



Also on Friday: Summer remembers a witness who can back up her alibi, while George admits to Todd that he was the one who gave Lisa information about Summer.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.