Steve on Coronation Street on March 2, 2026 / ITV
This week on Coronation Street, Steve receives the sad news that his dad, the legendary Jim McDonald, has died.
Meanwhile, Lou is attacked in prison, baby Harper is taken for her operation and Carla is forced to look after her baby niece.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week’s new episodes!
Monday, March 2
Episode: 11805
Writer: Sam Holdsworth
Director: Katie Fenton-Green
As Tim leads Steve towards Victoria Gardens for Cassie’s big proposal, Steve gets a call to inform him that his dad has died. Cassie abandons the proposal and pulls him in for a hug, before they head to The Rovers to toast Jim’s memory. Tracy’s suspicions are aroused when she notices that Cassie is dressed up and clocks her popping something into Mary’s pocket.
Also on Monday: Carla’s left holding the baby, the Shuttleworths encounter a barrage of online abuse, Lou makes some bracelets for her kids with Debbie’s help and Kit admits the truth to Bernie.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Tuesday, March 3
Episode: 11806
Writer: Damon Alexis-Rochefort
Director: Katie Fenton-Green
Christina reports Annie to the police for defamation, while George despairs when he’s taken down the station for questioning over Annie’s fraud allegation.
Debbie discovers that Lou has taken a beating from Paula – and when Sally, Brody and the girls visit Lou they’re shocked by her injuries. Meanwhile, Carl visits Debbie and convinces her to give him more cash, but Sally overhears and warns Debbie that he’s playing her. Later, in her cell, Debbie is clearly feeling the stress of her situation.
Also on Tuesday: Carla struggles to adjust with life looking after Bonnie, while Steve and Cassie chat to Ben about Jim’s funeral arrangements.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Wednesday, March 4
Episode: 11807
Writer: Owen Lloyd-Fox
Director: Katie Fenton-Green
David and Shona panic when the doctors reveal that Harper has suffered a minor bleed during her operation, leading to an irate David to order his worried family to leave.
After Debbie confides to Lou that she wishes she wasn’t in prison for what could be her last few months, Lou calls Sally and explains just how low Debbie is.
Also on Wednesday: Lisa wonders if Carla has made a breakthrough as she bounces Connie on her knee while watching TV.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
Thursday, March 5
Episode: 11808
Writer: Steven Fay
Director: David Beauchamp
Lily discovers Jodie’s secret box and is puzzled to find Brian’s missing book and the cut-out photo of Bernie’s head – but when she confronts her, will Jodie convince Lily not to tell anyone? Meanwhile, at the hospital, Jodie talks to a mum about her “daughter’s” operation, only to realise Shona is standing right behind her…
When Todd asks Theo for some money to buy him a birthday present, Theo hands him 200 quid but asserts that it needs to pay for his birthday meal too.
Also on Thursday: George knocks back the drinks in The Rovers after hearing from his solicitor, while Sally tries to offer Carla and Lisa some parenting tips.
This episode of Coronation Street streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8.30pm on ITV1.
