Next week on Hollyoaks, Summer's scheming finally seems to be catching up with her, but will everyone make it out unscathed?
Elsewhere, John Paul considers professional help, Becky's back in Diane's ear and Maxine unwittingly gets close to the truth about Project Blue Bird.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, August 16 (Episode 5656)
Writer: Sarah Brown
Director: Tim Hopewell
After catching a conversation on CCTV, Ste confronts James about what happened with John Paul - and when James gives an unconvincing answer, he decides to ask John Paul directly.
Meanwhile, Summer's gun and incriminating diary are discovered and Sami pressures Misbah to tell Shaq the truth about who his mum is.
This episode airs Monday, August 16 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Friday, August 13 at 7pm on E4
Tuesday, August 17 (Episode 5657)
Writer: Daniel Moulson
Director: Tim Hopewell
James confronts John Paul about the assault on Ste and encourages him to seek professional help.
© Lime Pictures
© Lime Pictures
Also: Donna-Marie helps mediate Juliet and Peri's argument, while Becky makes Diane rethink whether she wants baby Eva to be vaccinated.
This episode airs Tuesday, August 17 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Monday, August 16 at 7pm on E4
Wednesday, August 18 (Episode 5658)
Writer: Alan Flanagan
Director: Tim Hopewell
Sienna attempts to trick Summer into revealing the truth, but the plan backfires.
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© Lime Pictures
Also: Tony reminds Diane that Becky is not a doctor, Sally wants John Paul to see a therapist and Fergus is having problems with Project Blue Bird.
This episode airs Wednesday, August 18 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Tuesday, August 17 at 7pm on E4
Thursday, August 19 (Episode 5659)
Writer: James Coleman
Director: Tim Hopewell
A drink is spiked, a gunshot is fired and an arrest is made as Summer's plans reach their conclusion.
Meanwhile, Maxine happens upon some documentation relating to 'Blue Bird', Becky makes Diane feel bad and Trish secures a slot for the dance school on TV.
This episode airs Thursday, August 19 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Wednesday, August 18 at 7pm on E4
Friday, August 20 (Episode 5660)
Writer: Karla Marie Sweet
Director: Tim Hopewell
Maxine and Fergus get drunk - and close - after she has an argument with Warren.
And with the events of yesterday still fresh, an intervention is held for one village resident who's struggling to move on.
This episode airs Friday, August 20 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Thursday, August 19 at 7pm on E4
Neil Wilkes
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