Mack and Charity on Emmerdale on April 20, 2026 / ITV
This week on Emmerdale, Charity gives birth in traumatic circumstances which leave her fighting for her life.
Meanwhile, Paddy and Dylan prepare for potential prison sentences, Jacob takes his grievances with Doctor Todd to HR and Moira tries to get some alone time with Cain.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week’s new episodes!
Sunday, April 19
Episode: 10554
Writer: Tony Hammond
Director: Marcus Lee
Belle’s excited about her date with Kammy.


Todd has now moved into the village and has been called as a witness at Bear’s trial. Ross picks up on Jacob’s angst and advises him to talk to her directly, but when he does meet Todd for a word, Jacob soon decides to raise a formal complaint with her bosses.

Also on Sunday: Moira’s idea for some quality time alone with Cain backfires, while Paddy learns that Bear has been moved into solitary after a fight with another prisoner.
This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 7pm on ITV1
Monday, April 20
Episode: 10555
Writer: Sue Mooney
Director: Tim Royle
Kammy’s nervous to be attending his first Dingle family bash – Sarah’s baby shower.

Mack and Charity head off to collect a cake for the baby shower but the car breaks down and suddenly Charity’s waters break. Charity spots Ross’s approaching car and he agrees to take them to the hospital.


Meanwhile, at the baby shower, Sarah wonders what’s taking Charity and Mack so long – and when both Sarah and Chas spot a string of missed calls on their phones, they know something is seriously wrong. Over at the hospital, the lift with Ross, Charity and Mack in it breaks down…


Also on Monday: Doctor Todd’s face darkens when she spots Jacob entering a room with an HR rep.
This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.
Tuesday, April 21
Episode: 10556
Writer: Sue Mooney
Director: Tim Royle
Sarah arrives at the hospital and is worried to hear about a woman in labour trapped in a lift. Over the lift intercom, a midwife gives Ross instructions to help him deliver the baby but afterwards notices a worrying pool of blood on the floor…




In his HR meeting, a nervous Jacob explains how Todd’s bullying has made him feel. Afterwards, Todd corners him and wants to know what happened, prompting him to finally stand up to her in person.


This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.
Wednesday, April 22
Episode: 10557
Writer: Tony Higgins
Director: Tim Royle
In hospital, Charity’s life still hangs in the balance after her traumatic childbirth.

As they await a further update on Charity, Ross tries to put a lid on his emotions while Mack’s feelings come tumbling out.

Doctor Todd learns a secret.

This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.
Thursday, April 23
Episode: 10558
Writer: Adam Sales
Director: Tim Royle
Paddy knows that both he and Dylan could also be looking at a stretch inside. After April tells him that she’s prepared to wait for him if he’s sent down, Dylan plans to end things with her so that she can be free and move on.

Paddy’s pleased to know that Mandy will at least have the salon to rely on but she looks worried.

Also on Thursday: The menacing Todd looms large, while Robert feels guilty as Moira struggles without a role on the farm.
This episode of Emmerdale streams from 7am on ITVX and airs at 8pm on ITV1.