Series 12

E1. Episode 771 (Tue 11th Jan 1983)

Jan 11, 1983

Matt and Dolly discover the strains of parenthood.

E2. Episode 772 (Thu 13th Jan 1983)

Jan 13, 1983

E3. Episode 773 (Tue 18th Jan 1983)

Jan 18, 1983

When Alan brings a lady friend back to Home Farm, he sparks off another battle with Joe.

E4. Episode 774 (Thu 20th Jan 1983)

Jan 20, 1983

Sandie tells Andy what's on her mind - and Andy isn't happy when he hears what's wrong

E5. Episode 775 (Tue 25th Jan 1983)

Jan 25, 1983

There's a surprise in store for Jackie when Donald leaves him in charge of the vicarage.

E6. Episode 776 (Thu 27th Jan 1983)

Jan 27, 1983

Sandie tells Annie her problems - but can Sandie face her mother with the news?

E7. Episode 777 (Tue 1st Feb 1983)

Feb 1, 1983

Amos still thinks he's on a higher plane, but Seth's constant jibing comes close to bringing him down to earth again.

E8. Episode 778 (Thu 3rd Feb 1983)

Feb 3, 1983

Pat's nightmare becomes a reality when Sandie admits she's pregnant, and she refuses to have an abortion. Meanwhile, Donald confronts Barbara over the time she's spending with Joe and manages to upset her.

E9. Episode 779 (Tue 8th Feb 1983)

Feb 8, 1983

Clifford is incensed when he discovers Jackie has beaten up Andy, but he is kept in the dark as to why. Meanwhile, Henry is at the end of his tether with Amos, and Amos is thrown when Henry explodes.

E10. Episode 780 (Thu 10th Feb 1983)

Feb 10, 1983

Sandie gets an idea when she has a discussion with Dolly about illegitimately having Graham, whilst Jackie decides to move into Emmerdale Farm. Seth's problem of affording glasses is solved when Walter accidentally breaks them.

E11. Episode 781 (Tue 15th Feb 1983)

Feb 15, 1983

Andy proposes to Sandie but she rejects, and impresses Jack when she stands up for herself in front of everyone. She decides to move in with Tom in Aberdeen. Meanwhile, Sam wins a cruise to the Canary Islands for him and Annie.

E12. Episode 782 (Thu 17th Feb 1983)

Feb 17, 1983

Pat and Jack have Jackie at the farm at last. But how will Jackie settle in?

E13. Episode 783 (Tue 22nd Feb 1983)

Feb 22, 1983

Henry ends up forcing Alan's hand into getting Primrose Dingle sorted, unaware of the trouble it's about to cause. Meanwhile, Amos nurses a hangover whilst Jackie takes interest in a butter churner.

E14. Episode 784 (Thu 24th Feb 1983)

Feb 24, 1983

Pat is furious when Jack is late home and locks him out when she learns he's out with Barbara. Meanwhile, Amos mistakes a businessman for Eric Birdwick.

E15. Episode 785 (Tue 1st March 1983)

Mar 1, 1983

Jack and Pat have a blazing row, and Jack takes his anger out on Jackie. Meanwhile, Alan continues to anger the NY Estates employees whilst Amos's desperation annoys Henry.

E16. Episode 786 (Thu 3rd March 1983)

Mar 3, 1983

Barbara explodes when Donald interferes in her marriage with Brian. Meanwhile, the NY Estates workers are unhappy with Alan's demands.

E17. Episode 787 (Tue 8th March 1983)

Mar 8, 1983

Jackie gets into hot water at Emmerdale Farm when he does Seth a favour. Matt and Dolly have trouble with baby Sam. Alan catches Jackie taking some chicken wire so Jackie dumps it and runs. Alan calls all his workforce into the office.

E18. Episode 788 (Thu 10th March 1983)

Mar 10, 1983

Pat struggles to hide her jealousy over Barbara. Brian phones the Vicarage over Barbara withdrawing money from the account. Amos stops Walter eating the nuts. He has a go at Henry for taking his tie off and snaps at Walter for eating the nuts again.

E19. Episode 789 (Tue 15th March 1983)

Mar 15, 1983

John, Jock and Daniel are infuriated to learn they are being suspended - and Joe goes on the warpath. Meanwhile, Amos is pleased when Alan takes a liking to him.

E20. Episode 790 (Thu 17th March 1983)

Mar 17, 1983

Seth spots a suspicious truck drive through Main Street, but is unaware what the truck is really being used for. Meanwhile, Dolly is in two minds about getting Samuel immunised.

E21. Episode 791 (Tue 22nd March 1983)

Mar 22, 1983

Dolly informs Matt that she's booked an appointment with paediatrician Dr Conway tomorrow about Samuel's vaccines. Alan introduces Amos to Tufty Billingham and The Major.

E22. Episode 792 (Thu 24th March 1983)

Mar 24, 1983

The sheep rustlers have struck again. Donald worries to Barbara that Alan only hired her because she is pretty. Sgt. MacArthur warns Jack not to put the law into his own hands.

E23. Episode 793 (Tue 12th April 1983)

Apr 12, 1983

Jack finally catches the rustlers and goes for them with his shotgun, but when the rustler begins attacking Jack, Jack takes drastic action and hits the rustler over the head with a rock, leaving him unconscious. Meanwhile, Amos becomes suspicious over Joe and Barbara and suspects there may be something between them.

E24. Episode 794 (Thu 14th April 1983)

Apr 14, 1983

Jack is relieved to learn the rustler will make a full recovery and is in the clear. The rest of the villagers are thrilled to learn the rustlers have been charged, however Barbara is furious to learn Brian is coming to Beckindale.

E25. Episode 795 (Tue 19th April 1983)

Apr 19, 1983

Barbara is still angry that Donald has interfered, but Donald makes her realise she has to talk to Brian at some point. Pat has brought a lamb in to show Samuel but it has pooed on the carpet.

E26. Episode 796 (Thu 21st April 1983)

Apr 21, 1983

Barbara's husband Brian is in Beckindale - and Donald is sure it's not too late to save their marriage.

E27. Episode 797 (Tue 26th April 1983)

Apr 26, 1983

Is Joe seeing too much of Barbara? Sam thinks he might be.

E28. Episode 798 (Thu 28th April 1983)

Apr 28, 1983

Donald is horrified to discover his daughter had an affair five years ago, whilst Alan's attempts at taking shortcuts lead to disaster when the driver is threatened with prosecution.

E29. Episode 799 (Tue 3rd May 1983)

May 3, 1983

Barbara is upset when Brian confirms their marriage is over but finds herself in Joe's arms. Meanwhile, Jessie returns for Samuel's christening, whilst Alan blames Joe for the cattle situation.

E30. Episode 800 (Thu 5th May 1983)

May 5, 1983

Samuel is christened and all goes well, except for Amos. Meanwhile, Donald and Annie are infuriated to hear about Joe and Barbara's relationship so soon after the breakdown of Barbara's marriage.