Emmerdale
A ITV1 Original
Emmerdale tracks the intertwined lives of several families in a small Yorkshire village, built around a working farm and the nearby parish. What begins as a portrait of rural routines soon reveals sharp tensions beneath the surface, with rivalries, secrets, and loyalties shaping everyday choices.... Read more
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About Emmerdale
Emmerdale tracks the intertwined lives of several families in a small Yorkshire village, built around a working farm and the nearby parish. What begins as a portrait of rural routines soon reveals sharp tensions beneath the surface, with rivalries, secrets, and loyalties shaping everyday choices. The village atmosphere blends warmth and grit as friendships, romances, betrayals and unexpected crises ripple through the community. Over time the characters confront the joys and burdens of country life, where traditional values meet modern dilemmas. The soap builds a dense tapestry of relationships, humor, loss and resilience, keeping a steady focus on ordinary people facing extraordinary moments. Its stories have often reflected larger social shifts while staying rooted in village life.
Launched in 1972 on ITV, Emmerdale was created by Kevin Laffan and originally titled Emmerdale Farm. Over the decades it has been shaped by a rotating slate of directors and studio teams, earning a devoted audience around the world.
The show has earned recognition across British television awards, with multiple nominations and wins over the years. Its recognition spans several decades, reflecting its endurance and evolving storytelling. Its longevity and performances have been celebrated in ceremonies that honor long running serial drama and acting work in rural settings.
Emmerdale has helped define the rhythm of rural soaps, with many early storylines weaving into everyday conversation and long running families becoming part of British pop culture. The Dales setting is instantly recognizable and has influenced other series in tone and pacing, and its audience spans generations.
Critics have noted the show evolves beyond straightforward melodrama, using its steady ensemble to explore loyalty, power dynamics, and community responsibility. While grounded in rural life, it keeps pace with changing social attitudes through evolving character arcs. Critics note the show balances drama with humor and quiet character moments.
Details
- Release Date
- October 16, 1972
- Rating
- TV-PG
- User Ratings
- 99 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 36
- Episodes
- 7591
- Network
- ITV1, ITV Yorkshire
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Soap, Drama
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- ITV Studios
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Seasons (36 seasons, 7591 episodes)
1972
20 episodes - 1972
1973
102 episodes - 1973
1974
13 episodes - 1974
1994
105 episodes - 1994
1995
104 episodes - 1995
1997
105 episodes - 1996
1996
66 episodes - 1997
1998
2 episodes - 1998
1999
1 episodes - 1999
2000
187 episodes - 2000
2001
257 episodes - 2001
2002
253 episodes - 2002
2003
266 episodes - 2003
2004
308 episodes - 2004
2005
304 episodes - 2005
2006
303 episodes - 2006
2007
297 episodes - 2007
2008
262 episodes - 2008
2009
281 episodes - 2009
Season 39
298 episodes - 2010
Season 40
307 episodes - 2011
Season 41
310 episodes - 2012
Season 42
298 episodes - 2013
Season 43
295 episodes - 2014
Season 44
291 episodes - 2015
Season 45
308 episodes - 2016
Season 46
322 episodes - 2017
Season 47
236 episodes - 2018
Season 48
117 episodes - 2019
Season 49
236 episodes - 2020
Season 50
297 episodes - 2021
Series 51
261 episodes - 2022
Series 52
258 episodes - 2023
Series 53
249 episodes - 2024
Series 54
247 episodes - 2025
2026
29 episodes - 2026
