

Hollyoaks
Season 10
TV-14
British teenage soap opera which follows the lives, loves, and careers of a group of teenage friends and their families as they graduate through GCSEs, A-Levels, and College into the world of work in a fictional village in England.
Where to Watch Season 10
263 Episodes
- 5 January 2004E4
5 January 2004Sophie tries to convince a less than keen Darlene and Mel to help with the preparations for the opening of Body Boost. Debbie tries her best to get Ellie to remember the horrific night with Toby but it ends in frustration when Sally interrupts. Meanwhile, Max and Darren have a disagreement. - 6 January 2004E5
6 January 2004Body Boost is due to open but the day goes awfully, especially when Dan makes a surprise appearance. Max and Darren's disagreement escalates when they have to be split up before things get out of hand. Debbie is more annoyed that her family are more bothered about the opening of Body Boost then her problems with the Hunters. - 15 January 2004E12
15 January 2004Joe persuades Dannii to model some of his fashion designs and a jealous Robbie tells Dannii that Joe is gay. Les, with the help of Scott, takes a drunk Dan home and when Dan starts to talk prison, Sally starts to worry herself - Debbie does her best to keep the faith also. Richard and Liz force Justin and Ali to work in Body Boost for some work experience. Tony and Ruth can't fight off their lust. - 16 January 2004E13
16 January 2004Justin and Ali make the most working in Body Boost by installing a hidden webcam in the girls changing room. Sally goes to see Ellie and there is a tiny sign of progress. Becca gets suspicious of Tony and follows him. Scott and Izzy enjoy flirting, but Emma gets the wrong end of the stick. - 19 January 2004E14
19 January 2004Becca is seething with Tony after catching him in the act with Ruth. Mel and Sophie are horrified when they find a camera in the girls changing rooms, so they confront Johnno, whom they accuse of planting. The Hunters wait on news for Ellie, whilst Dan waits at home on his own. Emma apologises to Izzy. - 20 January 2004E15
20 January 2004Ellie returns home to find her family in tatters. Tony does his best to talk Becca round and calm Ruth down, but Helen overhears everything - making matters worse for Tony. Darlene starts to keep an eye on Justin without his knowledge, and Justin can't help but brag to Lee and Bombhead about the camera set up. - 21 January 2004E16
21 January 2004Lisa tries to get Ellie to tell the truth. but Sally tells Lisa not to rush her. Dan can't stand the troubles at home so he goes to the Deans' to see Debbie. Mandy and Ruth talk about Tony around the pool, unknown to Becca as Tony continues to that promise nothing else is going on. Justin faces the wrath of Darlene so he puts all the blame on Ali. - 22 January 2004E17
22 January 2004After calling on the help of Mel and Sophie to find the culprit responsible for the camera set up in the girls changing rooms, Justin enlists the help of Bombhead, who sets off the fire alarms but Darlene catches him and Bombhead can't help but worship everything she does and says. After Ellie's outburst yesterday, Dan goes to the pool to clear his head but gets an ear-full from Steph, whilst Sally is left deeply angry with Ellie. - 23 January 2004E18
23 January 2004Darlene entices Bombhead to the pool for her latest prank, whilst Johnno and Richard are left confused after discovering that the alarm was tampered with. Debbie is furious with Steph, whilst the Hunters prepare Dan for the worst - which happens when he is arrested. Gordon isn't feeling himself and everyone is shocked when he collapses. - 26 January 2004E19
26 January 2004Helen, Max and Mandy all struggle to come to terms with Gordon's heart attack. Les asks Will if Dan has a chance and is saddened to hear what Will tells him, so Emma does her best to assure Les that there is always a chance. Bombhead is feeling a bit embarrassed by Darlene's prank so he hides for the day. - 27 January 2004E20
27 January 2004Max and O.B. spend an uncomfortable night at the hospital while they wait on news on Gordon. Ben gets suspicious when he sees his dad talking to Emma. The Hunters and Debbie get the news that Dan is being held on remand, but is not yet being transferred to Longmere Prison. - 28 January 2004E21
28 January 2004Zara finally tells Lisa that she slept with Lee, and Abby is distraught at the reveal. Gordon makes tiny progress and Helen plans a party, but Tony doesn't think it's a good idea. Ben confronts Emma and asks her why she has been around Will quite often, but Emma rests his mind. However, Izzy feels that Ben is jealous... - 29 January 2004E22
29 January 2004Robbie and Joe hold their first 'Fake Tan' meeting. Abby confronts Zara and ends up slapping her. A fight breaks out and Lee and Ben have to split it up, but when they find out why they are fighting, Ben punches Lee. Ruth has an idea, but Darren is not so sure that she should go through with it. - 16 February 2004E34
16 February 2004Max and Mandy receive some devastating news about their parents - they and Tom are in hospital following a car accident. They are all left distraught when Mr. C dies from a heart attack. Izzy tries to get Ben in the mood for Valentines Day, while Justin and Darlene do their best to disrupt their parents' Valentine plans. Also, Darren is desperate to make his theme night at The Dog in the Pond a success. - 24th February 2004E40
24th February 2004Bombhead's finding it difficult to come to terms with Mr C's death. Izzy's angry with herself for telling Will the truth about Emma's baby - she's dreading Ben finding out. Max is feeling the pressure of having to sort out the funeral arrangements alone. Craig's desperate for work and is delighted when Darren offers him a day's trial at The Loft. - 25 February 2004E41
25 February 2004It's a constant battle between Max and Mandy when it comes to the funeral arrangements. Steph's on to a winner when she bets everyone they can't give up things that matter to them for Lent. Ben's miserable without Izzy and tries to contact her. Darren's careful not to mention who he's working for when Mr Osborne tells him how proud he is of him for getting a job. - 25 March 2004E62
25 March 2004Abby discovers it was Cameron who organised her party. Ellie is shocked when she sees Lisa updating the FreeDanHunter website. Max is increasingly fed up with Mandy interfering in the business. The Deans quiz D.I. Davies about Dan's trial and realise Debbie will need their support. - 5 April 2004E69
5 April 2004Dan's day begins in the back of a prison van heading to court for the start of his trial. Mandy is feeling pressured by Tony after he expresses concerns over her behaviour - especially her attitude towards Tom. Panic sets in when Kristian thinks he's going bald and resorts to having a hairpiece made to disguise the problem. Natalie decides what she wants - and it just happens to be Mr Taylor! - 8 April 2004E72
8 April 2004Lisa is determined to try and help Dan's case when she gives evidence. Tom starts wetting the bed and Tony suspects that it could be because Mandy isn't giving him what he wants - attention. Dannii is determined to teach Kristian a lesson and, with Nick's help, convinces him that Stacey is stalking him! - 17 May 2004E99
17 May 2004Due to Steph and Craig clashing at home, Jake sets out to find a sofa and gets what he bargains for when one of his mates sells him one for a good price. However Johnno also buys a sofa after Richard tells him where to get one for cheap, but things go from bad to worse when Craig admits to Steph that he stole Jake's credit card and also bought a sofa. Mel and Sophie ask Joe for help for an assignment, and Cameron is keeping his eye on them. - 18 May 2004E100
18 May 2004Liz's day goes from bad to worse as she finds herself clashing with the Deans again all day. As she sits in the sun, all she can hear is more arguing between Steph and Craig. Lee and Robbie try to impress Sophie and Mel by trying to make them think they know it all. Jack asks Tony to help get Darren pulling his weight in the pub. - 19 May 2004E101
19 May 2004It's still the Deans vs the Burtons - only this time, it's Darlene who takes out what they are trying to do. Meanwhile, Lee and Robbie enlist the help of Bombhead, but the twins are onto them. Tony looks after Tom when Mandy is unable to. Liz later thanks Darlene for her help with the feud. - 31 May 2004E109
31 May 2004Darren is still paranoid about the skimming scam. Ellie is still trying to make amends with Lisa, who's adamant that it's too late. Debbie is back at square one, with her confusion over Dan and Darren reaching an all-time high. Norman, Cameron, Steph and Zara head off to the crammer course for an intensive week of revision. - 3 June 2004E112
3 June 2004Becca swallows her pride and visits Jake at the Deans'. Darren makes a phone call he is sure to regret. O.B. pays Lee a visit to help him with his revision. Norman is excited at the prospect of doing exactly what he wants on his designated day. Richard breaks the news of the divorce to Ali and Darlene. - 9 June 2004E116
9 June 2004Darren continues to live on his nerves as the imminent threat of Scott's discovery threatens to take over his life. Tempers flare between Mandy and Tony when business continues to take a downward spiral. Craig talks to an upset Darlene and endeavours to get to the bottom of her tears. - 10 June 2004E117
10 June 2004Ellie visits Dan and is unnerved by his frosty reception. Tom is visiting Mandy and Tony looks forward to the teddy bears picnic he's organised. Becca carries on tutoring Ali and Justin, oblivious to the fact that she is the focus of a secret admirer. A tense Darren arrives at The Loft and is confronted by Scott... - 11 June 2004E118
11 June 2004The Loft is gutted after the fire as forensics sift through the debris. Events take a turn for the worse when Mrs Burton's engagement ring disappears over the Deans' fence and, in pursuit, she ends up at the bottom of a muddy pool. Bombhead is convinced Tony's misfortune is connected to the curse and remains resolute in his belief of the water exorcism. - 28 June 2004E129
28 June 2004Debbie tries to make amends with Darren, but Natalie puts a spanner in the works. Dan is increasingly frustrated with life on the outside. Lee, Lisa, Zara, Cameron and Abby prepare for the final stage of their school life. Ali is angry with his dad for missing his school prize-giving. - 5 July 2004E134
5 July 2004Tony is stressed when Mandy suggests spending the day together. Sophie is in her element organising the Taylor-Burtons wedding, until she discovers her services are no longer required. Lee finally realises he loves Abby, but has he left it too late? Darren looks ahead to his date with Debbie but is irritated when his dad gives him a pep talk on how to treat a lady. - 6 July 2004E135
6 July 2004Darren offers to drive Debbie to the club and, while watching her on stage, sees her in a whole new light. Mandy's temper ignites as the situation begins to escalate dangerously out of control. The kids are adamant they're not attending Cameron's surprise party. Mischief is afoot when Mrs Burton's surprise 40th birthday banner is amended. - 7 July 2004E136
7 July 2004The atmosphere's tense between Mandy and Tony, and Becca is stuck in the middle. Craig has got the hots for Natalie, but can't bring himself to do anything about it. Lee tries to win back Abby's affections by turning himself into a modern man; he's convinced Abby won't be able to resist. Mr. Osborne gets the eye from some women at the bar and decides he's tired of being on the shelf... it's time he got back in the game! - 8 July 2004E137
8 July 2004It's Cameron's 18th, but it's far from a happy occasion; his friends aren't talking to him and his parents expect him to start acting responsibly! Debbie is invited for dinner at the Osbornes' and deliberately flirts with Mr. Osborne, who can't help ogling her. Craig is nervous as he gets ready for his first date with Natalie and his dad isn't helping matters, dousing him in his old musky aftershave. Mandy is shocked to hear that Luke is getting married. - 9 July 2004E138
9 July 2004Mandy is shocked to hear that Luke is getting married. Darren confesses his true feelings for Debbie and they enjoy a fun, passion-filled day together. Lee and Abby are desperate to get back together, but can't bring themselves to tell each other how they feel. It's Mrs Burton's birthday and Darlene is determined to give her one she'll never forget - by revealing her true age! - 16 July 2004E143
16 July 2004Debbie struggles to get over Dan. Mandy has had enough and doesn't pull any punches bursting Tony's bubble. Joe needs a miracle to get him out of this mess; could a charitable "sister" be the answer to his prayers? Lee gets kitted out in his uniform, but it's by no means what he had in mind! - 20 July 2004E145
20 July 2004Tony and Mandy reach a truce. Max and O.B. remain convinced both of them are in with a chance of being Chloe's 'sperm bandit'. Abby has reached the end of her tether, especially with Ben. Can they learn to compromise? Mel is dubious of Darlene's intentions to help organise Mrs. Burton's Hen Night after the last fiasco. - 21 July 2004E146
21 July 2004It's Mrs. Burton's Hen Night and Sophie's a little concerned by Darlene's overly friendly behaviour towards her. Tony wants to sort things out with Mandy and encourages her to face up to the past. Ben, Dan and Darren have a lads' night out at the SU Bar. Max and O.B. eagerly await Chloe's decision. - 22 July 2004E147
22 July 2004Tony is ashamed of his behaviour and can't face what he's done to Mandy. D.I. Davies and Dan are astounded when Ben reveals what he's done. Abby and Lee get cosy in the linen room, but get more than they bargained for, while Max is gunning for Tony when he sees the police with Mandy. - 23 July 2004E148
23 July 2004Mandy is undeterred and makes an announcement to a sea of shocked faces. Nick buys his round the world ticket and tries to convince Chloe to go with him. Bombhead seeks comfort in an old friend... Mr C! After an enjoyable day at the park, the Deans look forward to a brighter future. - 27 July 2004E150
27 July 2004Business at Gnosh Village is on a downward spiral when a furious Max bounces in and confronts Tony. Ellie continues to pack up her belongings ready for storage in the Hunters' loft. Mrs. Burton is resolute that she can't marry Mr. Taylor. Dannii realises she may have bitten off more than she can chew. - 29 July 2004E152
29 July 2004Ellie has a criminal record to live with for the rest of her life. It seems the students are doomed to fail but is Sophie about to have a change of heart? Despite Jake's constant suggestions, Becca is happy to stay at the flat while Mandy is away. O.B.'s words of wisdom put things in perspective for Nick. - 2 August 2004E154
2 August 2004Nick makes up his mind, says his goodbyes and leaves to begin his new life. Ali is intrigued by a new arrival at Body Boost. Josh turns on Darlene - but she is saved at the last minute by a mysterious knight in shining armour. Tony contemplates a life without Mandy. Lisa tells Dan she is feeling guilty about moving out. - 6 August 2004E158
6 August 2004It's the morning after the break-in at The Dog in the Pond. When Natalie issues an ultimatum, Craig has to swallow his pride. Mr. Osborne is delighted to see Ruth back in the village. Chloe has a job interview at a radio station in London. Liam is annoyed by people always fearing the worst from him. - 10 August 2004E160
10 August 2004Becca is still shell-shocked from seeing Mandy hit Tony. Les is in turmoil and desperately wants Sally back but Ellie is adamant that they can cope without her. Cameron is delighted to be free from his parents and without a care in the world. Lisa and Zara spot the mysterious Jean-Claude, and immediately tickle his fancy... - 11 August 2004E161
11 August 2004A blast from the past confronts Chloe as she makes the biggest decision of her life. Steph makes a play for Darren and he agrees to go out with her. Sally tells a fed up Debbie not to worry... if it's meant to be it will happen. Zara and Lisa compete for Jean-Claude's affections. Becca feels uncomfortable around Mandy. - 12 August 2004E162
12 August 2004Chloe sets off to start her new life, but will Matt be a part of it? Steph is besotted with Darren, and is convinced he feels the same way. Tony and Mandy are making the first tentative steps towards dealing with their problems, but Mandy is frightened of what she is capable of and terrified of what she is turning into. - 24 August 2004E170
24 August 2004Although she is desperately worried about organising Liz's wedding, Mandy manages to maintain a sense of calm. Liz goes to town with her preparations for the big day. Natalie comes a cropper. Rachel plots to stay in Hollyoaks; if Jack thinks she's studious, he's sure to let her stay! - 8 September 2004E181
8 September 2004Mel and Sophie panic when Justin doesn't return home. Steph continues her campaign of terror against Ellie. Russell takes Liam for a drink to help take his mind of the ex-girlfriend from hell. Bombhead tries to show Cameron how amazing the world is. Max is frustrated by Tony's presence in the village. - 10 September 2004E183
10 September 2004Mrs. Owen is beside herself with worry; how can she help her son? O.B. tries to convince Jack to take on his business idea. Sally has no sympathy for her wayward daughter and tells her she needs to start pulling her weight. Liz comforts Justin in his hour of need. - 23 September 2004E192
23 September 2004Beth is pleased when Max gives her Dawn's pendant. O.B. is upset when Tom thinks Max is funnier. Lee is worried about Abby going to university. Bombhead gets the wrong end of the stick and asks Will if he will marry Lee! Debbie tells Steph the game's over and threatens to turn her in to the police. - 24 September 2004E193
24 September 2004Abby decides she doesn't want to go to university any more; she gives Lee a love necklace to remind him of her. Justin hides his bong under Ali's bed. O.B. has a catering problem. Dan confronts Steph about Ellie and Steph admits everything to Dan. He warns Steph that if she continues her revenge on Ellie she may face prison. - 29 September 2004E196
29 September 2004Becca is persuaded to tutor Justin again despite her attempts to say no! Mr. Osborne wants to call a truce with Darren. Liam and Nicole try to wind up Russell, but every prank they pull seems to backfire. Steph visits Dan in the Pit Stop with some diabetic donuts! - 11 October 2004E204
11 October 2004The day's arrived for Zara, Lisa and Cameron to move into halls. Lisa isn't interested in keeping the place tidy, she wants to check out the new talent in the SU Bar! Debbie's determined to get Dan back from Steph's clutches and asks Ben where he is. Ali finds Mrs. Taylor crying - life is becoming unbearable at home. - 13 October 2004E206
13 October 2004Darren is terrified when he finds Mr. Osborne collapsed. Debbie tries to make Dan jealous by flirting with Ben. Mrs. Taylor tries to make Justin go to school. Justin suffers a panic attack when Mrs. Taylor shouts at him about the state of the house. Lee tries to sell Abby's engagement ring. - 15 October 2004E208
15 October 2004Debbie tries to clear the air with Dan although he isn't interested; will Debbie accept that their relationship is over? Craig doesn't want Ali to move away. Darren feels guilty that he didn't realise how ill Mr. Osborne really was. Bella arrives in halls to witness a fight between Zara and Lisa. - 18 October 2004E209
18 October 2004Ali furiously searches for his vinyl in Justin's room and shares his suspicions with Mrs. Taylor. Lee is worried about his first day in HCC; his white beautician's outfit is just too embarrassing! Steph and Dan go on a shopping spree. Liam arrives home happy; college was great, but how long before the students find out about his past? - 20 October 2004E211
20 October 2004Craig gives a nervous Ali advice on how to flirt with Nicole. Zara and Lisa never want to drink again after waking up in someone else's halls, and Cameron decides to throw out all their belongings they've left lying around! And when will Dan and Debbie realise what each other still feels? - 21 October 2004E212
21 October 2004Dan plans a day in the pub with Ben and Callum away from the over-possessive Steph. Zara can't write her essay because her computer's playing up. Mr. Taylor reluctantly gives Justin a job at Body Boost, only to catch him smoking cannabis on his first day. Bombhead is upset that Craig's miracle cure didn't make his mum better. - 26 October 2004E215
26 October 2004A worried Ali asks D.I. Davies for help. Joe's estranged father arrives in Hollyoaks with the intention of patching things up. Dan is taken aback when Lee asks for a loan of £500. Lisa attends her first class and is shocked to find James is her lecturer. Dannii has a run-in with Stuart at Body Boost. - 27 October 2004E216
27 October 2004Bella winds Lisa up when she catches her drooling over her hunky lecturer, James. A worried Ali is concerned that Justin may get a visit from the police due to his blabbing. Max goes into Gnosh Village and asks to put up sign advertising for a baby-sitter. Ellie confirms her application at HCC and is overjoyed. - 28 October 2004E217
28 October 2004Ali tells Justin that it was him who told the police about the drugs. Max and O.B. have an ideal day planned choosing the suitable baby-sitter. Steph is very dismissive with Zara - she hasn't got much time for her friends, she's devoting her time to Dan! Joe and Dannii continue to desperately search for a housemate. - 29 October 2004E218
29 October 2004Steph isn't in a great mood when she runs into Ellie, telling her about her split with Dan. An excited Dannii asks Mel to move in with her and Joe. Mandy walks into a deserted house to find Max behind the sofa and O.B. behind the curtains. Ali spots the bruise on Liz's face and doesn't believe for a minute that she "walked into a door". - 1 November 2004E219
1 November 2004Bombhead is becoming apprehensive of Mr Cunningham's constant presence. Steph is distraught when Dan finishes with her. Meanwhile, everyone's excited by the forthcoming Romeo and Juliet auditions. Nicole and Candy are approached by a model scout. Feigning illness to stay off school, Justin has his mum at his beck and call. - 2 November 2004E220
2 November 2004Lisa, Zak, Cameron and Steph head down to rehearsals and are less than impressed with James's "Augusto Boal exercises". Mrs. Dean is distraught; she's lost the eternity ring Johnno gave her. Lee seems to be willing to sacrifice his relationship with Bombhead to fit in with the college "in crowd". Candy and Nicole go to a modelling agency in search of fame and fortune. - 3 November 2004E221
3 November 2004Ali is angst-ridden over his feelings for Nicole. Liz continues to keep a watchful eye over Justin, and enlists the help of Darlene and Sophie. Lisa makes a huge fuss about the part she has got in the college play. When the list goes up, Cameron is surprised to discover that he is Romeo! Bombhead wanders around the village in a state of turmoil. - 8 November 2004E224
8 November 2004Concerned about Bombhead, Cameron thinks it'd be a good idea if Lee went to visit him. Ben is sick of Dan's constant moping and gives him a much-needed kick in the right direction. Liz is surprised when Justin bounds down the stairs in his uniform and gets off to school. Nicole is paranoid about being at school after the 'chicken fillet' incident. - 9 November 2004E225
9 November 2004Mel and Sophie enter into a bit of sibling rivalry after hearing that there is some new "eye candy" at the Body Boost. Debbie is still in a good mood following the news that she is to become a singer on a ferry. Bombhead becomes frustrated with Lee not answering his calls, so he decides to call in at the Hunters' house. - 11 November 2004E227
11 November 2004O.B.'s marketing skills are not what you would expect from a man with a first in Business Studies. Darlene, Mel, Sophie and Mrs. Taylor are about to set out on their eagerly awaited shopping trip to London. Dan has big plans to change his life although he refuses to tell Ben what they are. Mrs. Dean insists that her relationship with her husband is fine after being quizzed by Craig. Nicole and Candy start to put "Operation Lady Bumps" into action. - 15 November 2004E229
15 November 2004Mr. Dean returns home, but only to announce that he's leaving Mrs. Dean for a much younger woman. Mr. C tries to convince Bombhead to talk to somebody about his problems. Stacey and Lee head down to college early to try out Stacey's beauty therapy experiment. Nicole gets Russell to clean her room in return for her typing up an essay for him. - 16 November 2004E230
16 November 2004The Deans are still reeling from Mr. Dean's treacherous departure into the arms of an impregnated younger woman. O.B. is ready to start his first day as a window cleaner. Darlene doesn't seem too excited about her 18th birthday. Nicole shows Candy the pictures of botched breast enlargement operations that Russell gave her. - 17 November 2004E231
17 November 2004The HCC drama society's attempt to put on a production of Romeo and Juliet is fast becoming a tragedy in its own right. Darlene is angry at Justin's ungrateful and surly attitude. Nicole is still obsessed with the size of her breasts. O.B.'s career as a window cleaner is proving tougher than he thought. - 18 November 2004E232
18 November 2004It's Darlene's birthday and her family are intent on giving her a surprise birthday party. Lee decides to take a trip to the Body Boost pool for a "cardio vascular workout", or "looking at the talent" as Stacey would call it. Nicole has convinced her mum to give her £1,000 from her savings fund. Craig's mum seems to be much more enthusiastic about his "date" with Darlene than he is. - 19 November 2004E233
19 November 2004Cameron is still struggling with his Shakespeare, much to Bella's annoyance. At the Taylors', everyone is trying to come to terms with Darlene's injuries after Justin pushed her through a window. Candy tells Nicole that she had a dream in which Nicole was on the front cover of a magazine. - 22 November 2004E234
22 November 2004Bombhead is terrified when he returns to his house to find the police waiting for him. Having failed in the world of bouncy castles and naked window cleaning, O.B. is down in the dumps. Liz is having second thoughts about getting the police involved with her family problems. - 24 November 2004E236
24 November 2004Frankie's trying to put on a brave face since Johnno's departure. The gang are still reeling from the news of Bombhead's mum and feel incredibly guilty for neglecting him. Nicole becomes increasingly confused about her body image as she sits through Becca's lesson on beauty. Zara and O.B. audition for the role of Santa at the local grotto. - 25 November 2004E237
25 November 2004Lee struggles to get Bombhead to talk. Bella hides the fact that it's her birthday from the rest of the group. Debbie plays down the cut on her face to Dan, embarrassed about her rendezvous with Darren last night. Liz is called in to school to talk about Justin. It's O.B. and Zara's first day on duty at the Grotto. - 26 November 2004E238
26 November 2004Dan's pleased with himself for giving Darren a beating. Liz struggles with her conscience - should she send Justin away to Boot Camp? Cameron's ever hopeful of Bella helping him with his lines. Liam's suspicious of Nicole's holiday plans and questions her, but she denies everything. O.B.'s buzzing about his new business idea. - 1 December 2004E241
1 December 2004Frustration over the impending court case with Darren is wreaking havoc on Dan's life. Justin's first encounter with the infamous Paula doesn't bode well. Bella continues to rile everyone apart from a smitten Cameron. Meanwhile, Christmas Land 2004's opening day arrives with the promise of a surprise celebrity! When the mystery celebrity arrives, Nicole is singled out in the crowd. But the celebrity turns out to be O.B., much to everyone's anger. - 3 December 2004E243
3 December 2004Justin and Paula deny they were involved in the chaos of the previous day. O.B. and Max are dumbfounded at the sight that beholds them when they arrive for work. Bombhead insists the only person who ever listens to him is Max's dad, Mr. C. Zak is still envious of the hold Bella seems to have over Cameron. - 7 December 2004E245
7 December 2004Debbie tries to talk Darren into dropping the charges against Dan. Bombhead is determined to get the house back to normal and sets about cleaning it. Justin and Paula have to face their punishment for trying to escape Boot Camp. Cameron's finally getting the grasp of Shakespeare. Max is determined to make Christmas the best ever for Tom, but Tony's doing his utmost to spoil it. - 8 December 2004E246
8 December 2004When Liz receives a seemingly heartfelt letter from Justin, she is tempted to let him come home. Dan is still angry with Debbie for trying to get Darren to drop the charges. Cameron's insecurities are beginning to get the better of him and he is ready to quit the play. The harsh reality of Bombhead's situation comes knocking at his door in the form a burly loan shark. - 9 December 2004E247
9 December 2004Cameron has a spring in his step now that Bella has helped him get to grips with Shakespeare's verse. Mandy and Max's plans for Christmas don't seem to be tying in with Tony's. Justin's letter to his mum didn't have the results he expected. Bombhead is struggling to cope and is desperate for someone to help him. - 10 December 2004E248
10 December 2004Bella isn't going to let Cameron walk away from the play without a fight. Whilst on an orienteering task, Paula notices that Justin has a developed an appetite to conform and isn't impressed. Ben is convinced that Dan still has a chance of persuading Debbie to stay in Hollyoaks. Bombhead needs to talk to Tony about his mounting problems, if only Tony would stop talking about himself. - 15 December 2004E251
15 December 2004Zak is still concerned about the influence Bella holds over Cameron as the final dress rehearsal approaches. Frankie's despair deepens when her thoughts turn to what kind of Christmas the Deans have in store. Tony is in an unforgiving mood after Mandy forgot his birthday. After a lengthy discussion, Joe and Stuart reach a compromise and agree to spend a day in each other's shoes. - 16 December 2004E252
16 December 2004Cameron is struck dumb with fright and announces he can't remember a thing; not even the arrival of Bella can snap him out of his panic. It's Stuart's turn to live by Joe's rules and he's horrified to start his day with a cooked breakfast and strictly no exercising! Christmas at the Deans' is a depressing prospect after all the presents Frankie bought were nicked from The Dog in the Pond. Tony's assault on Christmas continues, leaving Mandy full of despair. - 17 December 2004E253
17 December 2004Lisa and James's relationship continues to flourish. Joe surveys the trashed flat following Stuart's drunken outburst the night before. Debbie voices her concerns over the Deans' financial worries, but Frankie insists things will improve. Has Tony gone a step too far? - 20 December 2004E254
20 December 2004Tony's still in Mandy's bad books after ruining the joy of Christmas for Tom. Dan's delighted when he qualifies for the race on Friday and Debbie announces she's staying in Hollyoaks. Lisa's distraught after finding out about James's girlfriend and child. Meanwhile, Liz receives a letter from Justin apologising for everything he's done. - 22 December 2004E256
22 December 2004It's Christmas Eve and a sickly Tony is devoid of festive cheer. He wakes in the night and is unnerved to find his old friend Jambo lying in bed next to him. Jambo leaves Tony to discover his future by himself, and it is a future where everything he holds dear is just a distant memory. - 27 December 2004E259
27 December 2004A devastated Ben and Debbie are drawn to Dan's Pit Stop as it slowly dawns on them that they'll never see Dan again. Candy and Nicole discuss their New Year plans. Bombhead's arrival upsets Lee, who feels let down by his actions. Tony's attempt to make amends with Mandy doesn't appear to have the desired effect. - 28 December 2004E260
28 December 2004Ben is worried when he finds Les drunk in Dan's Pit Stop. Frankie is ecstatic when she hears that Debbie's job on the Hook of Holland Ferry is still hers for the taking. Nicole and Candy discuss how they're going to raise the money to pay for their night out in Liverpool. Mandy is still distant from Tony and is relieved when Becca returns from her parents'. - 29 December 2004E261
29 December 2004Upbeat Tony buzzes around Gnosh Village; things are finally looking up for him and Mandy. Still coming to terms with his mum's death, Bombhead realises it's time to be there for Lee in his hour of need. Candy and Nicole are still fretting about finding funds for their New Year's Eve tickets.