Heartache and chaos strike the village in next week’s explosive Emmerdale episodes, as Eric Pollard faces betrayal, lives hang in the balance, and old secrets spark dangerous consequences.

Eric Pollard is left shattered when he uncovers Tracy’s shocking betrayal—she’s been stealing from him. After noticing discrepancies in the accounts and missing funds, Eric decides to review the books to prepare for selling the shop. The truth hits him hard, and in a public confrontation at the Woolpack, a guilt-ridden and humiliated Tracy is exposed. Despite her remorse, Eric fires her on the spot, leaving her future uncertain and emotions running high throughout the village.

Meanwhile, a joyride turns dangerous when Sarah Sugden tricks Cain into leaving his keys behind, allowing her and her friend to take his car for a spin. Jacob, seeing the car drive away, calls the police—unaware that Sarah is behind the wheel. Things take a darker turn when PC Swirling stops the vehicle on a country road and demands to search the boot. Sarah’s bravado crumbles, revealing the weight of her reckless actions.

Over at Home Farm, an alarming parenting lapse puts young Thomas in danger. While Kim is distracted by a business call, she leaves her gun unattended near Thomas. Gabby is horrified when she returns to find her son playing dangerously close to the weapon. Tensions escalate, and Gabby lashes out at Kim, accusing her of undermining her as a mother. In response, Gabby, Thomas, and Vinny decide to move in with the Dingles, leaving Kim reeling from the fallout.

At the medical centre, Jon Sugden is under fire. A distracted moment leads to a misdiagnosis of Kerry, sparking friction with Liam. Jon’s mounting mistakes weigh heavily on him, and even Vic tries to lift his spirits by sharing her own professional missteps. But Jon’s intentions come under question when fans notice his increasingly suspicious behavior.

Vanessa, still grieving and emotional, confronts Tracy at lunch, exposing her theft to Eric in a fiery showdown. The betrayal cuts deep, and Tracy’s actions bring consequences not just for her career but for her relationships. Vanessa, battling her own demons, lashes out at Rona for the behavior of her mother, Mary. Mary, still heartbroken from her failed romance with Susie, tries to make amends—but the damage may be irreparable.

Elsewhere, a terrifying medical emergency unfolds when Jacob suffers a severe allergic reaction after drinking from the wrong coffee cup. Panic ensues when he realizes his EpiPen is missing. Jon is forced into action, racing against time to save Jacob’s life, further raising questions about his competency—and possible ulterior motives.

The week takes an even darker twist when Ella resurfaces, seemingly unhinged, and targets Liam and Chas. What starts as harassment spirals into a violent confrontation in the woods. Liam is injured, and Ella believes she’s killed him. Her breakdown is chilling, and it’s unclear whether Liam will survive. The villagers are left in fear as Ella vanishes again.

Finally, Nate’s mysterious disappearance resurfaces with rumors swirling that Moira may be responsible due to her past affair and a hidden medical condition. Could she have harmed Nate and called on Mack to cover it up? Theories suggest a dark twist in Nate’s fate, one that might be revealed through a haunting flashback. As secrets unravel and alliances shift, one thing is clear—Emmerdale is on the brink of devastation.