Emmerdale - Season 3

First aired: 1/1/1974 99 episodes
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Episodes

1. Episode 124 (Tue 1st Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/1/1974

Janie tells Alison that she is pregnant but worries about telling Frank. However, Frank hears about it from Joe when Alison lets slip.

2. Episode 125 (Mon 7th Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/7/1974

Ruth returns to the village without Tom or her children, and snaps at Edward when he asks after Tom.

3. Episode 126 (Tue 8th Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/8/1974

Janie tells Ruth that she is pregnant, whilst Ruth tells Janie she has divorced Tom. Janie tells Frank that she is pregnant and he takes the news well.

4. Episode 127 (Mon 14th Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/14/1974

Sam tries to find his missing bell but to no avail. Edward is horrified to find Ruth unconscious after taking an overdose.

5. Episode 128 (Tue 15th Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/15/1974

Ruth discharges herself from hospital. Annie is shocked when Joe brings Ruth and Janie to the Farm.

6. Episode 129 (Mon 21st Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/21/1974

Ruth reveals why she and Tom split - he had an affair. After much consideration from the help of Alison, Matt decides to have the twins christened.

7. Episode 130 (Tue 22nd Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/22/1974

Sam and Sally are christened with Alison and Janie as godparents. Frank has accepted the job in Essex and moves over with Janie and Ruth.

8. Episode 131 (Mon 28th Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/28/1974

Amos receives an invite to the ball from Ethel, whilst customers become unhappy with the prices in the shop.

9. Episode 132 (Tue 29th Jan 1974)

Aired: 1/29/1974

Henry is upset after seeing Alison and Matt together. Christine and Joe share a kiss and agree to meet up again.

10. Episode 133 (Mon 4th Feb 1974)

Aired: 2/4/1974

Henry is relieved when Alison admits she isn't ready for marriage following Peter's death, and the pair later find Joe and Christine kissing. Sam finds a man has erected a tent on one of the farm's fields.

11. Episode 134 (Tue 5th Feb 1974)

Aired: 2/5/1974

Henry is determined to get rid of Dryden, but is surprised when he offers to help muck out the cowshed. Matt and Alison spend more time together.

12. Episode 135 (Mon 11th Feb 1974)

Aired: 2/11/1974

The new tenants of Crossthwaite's Cottage, Franklin and Diana Prescott arrive. Joe is shocked to find Dryden has left all of a sudden.

13. Episode 136 (Tue 12th Feb 1974)

Aired: 2/12/1974

Joe is suspicious about Dryden, and is unconvinced when Dryden says he wants to reward their kindness. Christine is shocked to see Franklin and hides from him.

14. Episode 137 (Mon 18th Feb 1974)

Aired: 2/18/1974

Henry and Dryden help Diana renovate Crossthwaite's Cottage, whilst Amos is shocked by the amount the tickets to the ball Ethel invited him to cost.

15. Episode 138 (Tue 19th Feb 1974)

Aired: 2/19/1974

Annie takes a liking to Christine when she admits her parents weren't happy together. Franklin informs Robert that Christine is in the village, and Annie leaves him with some good advice.

16. Episode 139 (Mon 25th Feb 1974)

Aired: 2/25/1974

Dryden gets dirty helping Diana with the cottage renovations and asks to borrow one of Franklin's shirts - which raises a few eyebrows in the village. Dryden begins looking at doing renovation work on the farm, and Annie is pleased when Christine wants to stay with them.

17. Episode 140 (Tue 26th Feb 1974)

Aired: 2/26/1974

Annie sorts out the bedding crisis at Emmerdale Farm, whilst Amos confides in Henry that he is worried about taking Ethel to the ball as he can't dance.

18. Episode 141 (Mon 4th March 1974)

Aired: 3/4/1974

Matt is annoyed when the land rover breaks down again and the mechanics call to inform him that it won't be ready for days. Alison receives a letter from Janie that she won't be returning as she's happy with Frank in London.

19. Episode 142 (Tue 5th March 1974)

Aired: 3/5/1974

Christine tells Robert that she won't be coming home as she's decided to stay at Emmerdale Farm longer. Alison tells Henry that she doesn't want to marry, but this doesn't stop him from pondering what life together would be like.

20. Episode 143 (Mon 11th March 1974)

Aired: 3/11/1974

Ethel pushes an uncomfortable Amos to take her to a four star hotel for dinner before the ball. Christine invites Joe to her father's farm, but the pair are forced to spend the night there when their car breaks down.

21. Episode 144 (Tue 12th March 1974)

Aired: 3/12/1974

Henry and Amos officially go into partnership as landlords of The Woolpack. Annie subtly tells Christine that she knows that she and Joe are in love.

22. Episode 145 (Mon 18th March 1974)

Aired: 3/18/1974

Alison begins to fall for Dryden when he takes her to a cafe near Skipton. Ethel makes Amos even more uncomfortable taking her out when Ethel informs Amos that her sister Grace, and Grace's husband Ernest will be joining them for dinner before the ball.

23. Episode 146 (Tue 19th March 1974)

Aired: 3/19/1974

Dryden tells Alison that he has been squatting in Smithy Cottage. Henry hires a surveyor behind Annie's back.

24. Episode 147 (Mon 25th March 1974)

Aired: 3/25/1974

P.C. Hallam finds that Smithy Cottage has been broken into. Henry leaves for New Zealand when he discovers Marian has gotten engaged.

25. Episode 148 (Tue 26th March 1974)

Aired: 3/26/1974

P.C. Hallam questions Dryden but finds he hasn't committed any criminal offenders. Amos gets blind drunk after a shambles of a date with Ethel.

26. Episode 149 (Mon 1st April 1974)

Aired: 4/1/1974

Just as Henry leaves for New Zealand, Marian sends in a telegram informing the Sugden family that she has broken off her engagement. Amos is nonplussed when Ethel forgives him and apologises for last night.

27. Episode 150 (Tue 2nd April 1974)

Aired: 4/2/1974

Ethel surprises Amos when she helps him with his money worries. Alison is confused when Matt begins to avoid her when she's with Dryden, and soon catches on to why.

28. Episode 151 (Mon 8th April 1974)

Aired: 4/8/1974

Sam and Annie are unimpressed when Beattie tells Sam and Annie that the twins are sick, and Annie reminds her they won't stay with them forever. Matt feels down in the dumps after being friend zoned by Alison.

29. Episode 152 (Tue 9th April 1974)

Aired: 4/9/1974

The twins are well again so Ben and Beattie bring them to Emmerdale Farm for their party - but it ends up going wrong! Annie and Beattie have both put Sally on the cakes, and bought them the same present!

30. Episode 153 (Tue 16th April 1974)

Aired: 4/16/1974

Amos is unhappy when Henry receives a letter from Ethel, asking to meet Percy. The Sugden family nearly forget about Annie's birthday, whilst Annie assures Matt that he is still apart of the family even if he remarries.

31. Episode 154 (Mon 22nd April 1974)

Aired: 4/22/1974

Joe talks to Dryden about engagement but he avoids his questions. However, Joe arrives with Christine back at Emmerdale Farm, announcing their engagement. Matt invites Alison for dinner and tries to impress her.

32. Episode 155 (Tue 23rd April 1974)

Aired: 4/23/1974

Joe is unnerved when Christine refuses to tell her father that they are engaged, and that she won't let him buy her a ring. Meanwhile, Matt gets uncomfortable and leaves part way through his drink with Henry.

33. Episode 156 (Mon 29th April 1974)

Aired: 4/29/1974

Annie is suspicious when Matt refuses to go to the shop. Alison is confused when she and Dryden wave at Matt but he ignores them.

34. Episode 157 (Tue 30th April 1974)

Aired: 4/30/1974

Franklin returns and Diana finds herself distant from him when he leaves mid-way through their walk. Annie decides an interference is necessary and attempts to reconcile Matt and Alison.

35. Episode 158 (Mon 6th May 1974)

Aired: 5/6/1974

Sam decides to play a trick on Henry and Lewis, which results in Henry informing the Hotten Courier that cuckoo birds are in the woods. Annie is unimpressed when Joe and Christine announce their intentions to not have a church wedding - in front of Liz.

36. Episode 159 (Tue 7th May 1974)

Aired: 5/7/1974

Sam tells Christine that he is behind the cuckoo bird and leads Henry, Joe, Matt, Annie and Edward to find out he had tricked them - Annie is not impressed. Meanwhile, Joe and Christine consider getting their own place, and moving into Hawthorn Cottage.

37. Episode 160 (Mon 13th May 1974)

Aired: 5/13/1974

Edward is pushed to the limit preparing the Sunday school concert. Meanwhile, Henry is cold towards Franklin when he complains about Diana.

38. Episode 161 (Tue 14th May 1974)

Aired: 5/14/1974

Today is not Alison's day as Henry pesters her about Matt, and Matt brings up her time in prison.

39. Episode 162 (Mon 20th May 1974)

Aired: 5/20/1974

Wally and Edward almost come to blows. Meanwhile, Christine becomes frosty with Joe when he makes a joke about Dryden possibly having an affair with Diana.

40. Episode 163 (Tue 21st May 1974)

Aired: 5/21/1974

Diana and Franklin continuously row intensely about his drinking. Meanwhile, Joe and Christine put things right and Christine decides to tell her father about their engagement.

41. Episode 164 (Tue 28th May 1974)

Aired: 5/28/1974

Edward receives a call notifying him that Letty has been attacked by Mick. Joe reveals his suspicions that Dryden and Diana are having an affair. Dryden worries for a drunken Franklin and informs him that his father died of alcohol poisoning.

42. Episode 165 (Mon 3rd June 1974)

Aired: 6/3/1974

Robert doesn't like the idea of Christine marrying Joe, believing she is belittling herself. Ethel admits to Henry that she'd rather marry Amos than Dan.

43. Episode 166 (Tue 4th June 1974)

Aired: 6/4/1974

Diana explodes with rage upon discovering Franklin gave up drinking because of Dryden, not her. Meanwhile, Amos is worried Ethel will propose to him, and tries to put her off.

44. Episode 167 (Mon 10th June 1974)

Aired: 6/10/1974

Diana's worries cause another row between her and Franklin about his alcoholism. Matt breaks down upon realising it's nearly a year after Peggy's death.

45. Episode 168 (Tue 11th June 1974)

Aired: 6/11/1974

Amos confesses to Ethel that he doesn't want to marry her, so she hits back saying that she thought he needed a friend as he was lonely. Edward still continues to be cold towards Wally, hitting out at him in all but name.

46. Episode 169 (Mon 17th June 1974)

Aired: 6/17/1974

Joe and Christine go drinking in Bradford, and come back with interesting gossip about Ethel. Sam kicks up a fuss about the party at the Vicarage.

47. Episode 170 (Tue 18th June 1974)

Aired: 6/18/1974

Ethel informs Amos that she has gotten engaged to Mr. Snape and asks for him to never talk to her again. Wally's feud with Edward gets him thrown out of The Woolpack. Meanwhile, Sam snaps out of his petty behaviour when an upset Liz gives him a call.

48. Episode 171 (Mon 24th June 1974)

Aired: 6/24/1974

Dorrie tries to get Edward to see Wally, but Liz doesn't think it's a good idea. The Sugden family's discussion about Letty getting kicked out of the mother's union continues to push Joe's decision to not have a church wedding further.

49. Episode 172 (Tue 25th June 1974)

Aired: 6/25/1974

Wally and Dorrie gatecrash Edward's party and try to poison the guests mind against Letty, but they get a grilling from Annie.

50. Episode 173 (Mon 1st July 1974)

Aired: 7/1/1974

Edward is annoyed that Dorrie has had the audacity to tell Letty that she is banned from the mother's union, despite everyone else disagreeing with Dorrie.

51. Episode 174 (Tue 2nd July 1974)

Aired: 7/2/1974

Franklin is enraged to discover Dryden had stayed at Crossthwaite's Cottage whilst he was away, worried about what people would think. Diana hits back, reminding him he didn't care when he was drinking himself silly. Later, he is cool towards Dryden and disallows him to explain himself.

52. Episode 175 (Mon 8th July 1974)

Aired: 7/8/1974

Franklin feels out of place in the village and asks Diana if she's settled in yet. She tells him he may settle if he stays, but Franklin wants to move to London. Meanwhile, Dryden helps Letty and gives her some good

53. Episode 176 (Tue 9th July 1974)

Aired: 7/9/1974

After having second thoughts, Diana admits she feels like Beckindale isn't home and she and Franklin make plans to move elsewhere. Meanwhile, Letty is shocked to discover Mick has gone and taken her kids.

54. Episode 177 (Mon 15th July 1974)

Aired: 7/15/1974

Dorrie is enraged that everyone gets to vote about whether or not Letty gets to remain on the mother's union, including Letty.

55. Episode 178 (Tue 16th July 1974)

Aired: 7/16/1974

Diana shares one final meal with Dryden before leaving for Bradford. Meanwhile, Dryden receives a complaint from George about subletting the Forge.

56. Episode 179 (Mon 22nd July 1974)

Aired: 7/22/1974

Liz tries to get Edward to end his feud with Wally, to no avail. Meanwhile, Joe worries when he rings Robert but doesn't get a call back.

57. Episode 180 (Tue 23rd July 1974)

Aired: 7/23/1974

Edward realises he has made a mistake upon discovering Letty has visited Father Dougan. Meanwhile, Joe and Christine set a wedding date, whilst Dryden goes sour when Celia finds him in The Woolpack.

58. Episode 181 (Mon 29th July 1974)

Aired: 7/29/1974

Dryden continues to hide in the village as Celia and Paul search for him. Later, he accidentally upsets Alison whilst talking about marriage.

59. Episode 182 (Tue 30th July 1974)

Aired: 7/30/1974

Annie and Henry are shocked when Paul reveals Dryden up and left his fiancee Celia six months ago and they've been on the hunt for him since. Meanwhile, Robert visits Joe and warns him off marrying Christine.

60. Episode 183 (Mon 5th Aug 1974)

Aired: 8/5/1974

Everyone is shocked upon discovering Dryden has absconded. Meanwhile, Christine's plans for her wedding don't match Joe's.

61. Episode 184 (Tue 6th Aug 1974)

Aired: 8/6/1974

Amos discovers Ethel and Mr. Snape are due to marry soon, while Joe asks Matt to be his best man. Also, Alison announces her intention to leave Beckindale to Henry.

62. Episode 185 (Mon 12th Aug 1974)

Aired: 8/12/1974

Christine is unhappy when Joe tries to avoid talking about the honeymoon, and Joe is annoyed when Sam announces his suspicions about where Christine gets her money. Meanwhile, Matt tells Alison that Louise told him that she had been admitted to a mental hospital but assures her that it doesn't make a difference to him.

63. Episode 186 (Tue 13th Aug 1974)

Aired: 8/13/1974

Work on The Woolpack chimney goes underway, whilst Annie hints to Christine that marriage isn't to be taken lightly. Meanwhile, Alison prepares to tell Matt that she has been in prison.

64. Episode 187 (Mon 19th Aug 1974)

Aired: 8/19/1974

Disaster strikes at The Woolpack when the chimney collapses and the place is covered in dust. Matt tells Alison that her criminal record doesn't change his feelings, but she says she can't marry him.

65. Episode 188 (Tue 20th Aug 1974)

Aired: 8/20/1974

Henry offers Norah Alison's job at the shop. Meanwhile, Joe and Christine consider going to London for their honeymoon.

66. Episode 189 (Mon 2nd Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/2/1974

Christine is angry when Matt changes his mind about them moving into Hawthorn Cottage. Meanwhile, Norah begins making changes at the shop.

67. Episode 190 (Tue 3rd Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/3/1974

Matt is upset after being rejected by Alison. Meanwhile, Amos and Norah clash over who Wilf is working for.

68. Episode 191 (Mon 9th Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/9/1974

Alison decides to leave the village and informs Henry. Meanwhile, Annie asks Henry to give Christine away if Robert doesn't turn up.

69. Episode 192 (Tue 10th Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/10/1974

On Christine and Joe's wedding day, Robert lets Christine down. Henry gives her away instead. Afterwards, Christine is surprised to discover her mother had attended.

70. Episode 193 (Mon 16th Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/16/1974

Annie worries that Christine is forcing Joe to go along with decisions he doesn't want to. Meanwhile, Alison's leaving party takes place at The Woolpack.

71. Episode 194 (Tue 17th Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/17/1974

Henry and Matt say goodbye to Alison as she moves to Jersey. Meanwhile, Sgt. Marsden warns the Sugdens about a break-in in the area.

72. Episode 195 (Mon 23rd Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/23/1974

Norah causes controversy with Edward and Sam at the shop, whereas Amos begins to have suspicions about George.

73. Episode 196 (Tue 24th Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/24/1974

The village fête gets underway and Sam strives to win the vegetable contest, but loses to Tom Raistrick. Meanwhile, Henry informs George that he is the full owner of the shop and George tells him that's he's accepted within the village now.

74. Episode 197 (Mon 30th Sept 1974)

Aired: 9/30/1974

Edward is fuming at Wally upon discovering Wally has attempted to dissuade Fred into increasing the church budget. Meanwhile, Henry feels Norah is getting too big for her boots when she continues to make dramatic changes at the shop.

75. Episode 198 (Tue 1st Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/1/1974

Liz is unhappy when Edward is forced to cancel their trip to Norfolk as Edward is too busy. Also, Christine feels out of place at the Sugdens dinner.

76. Episode 199 (Mon 7th Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/7/1974

Robert goes to see Christine but she is fuming that he didn't go to her wedding. Meanwhile, Joe tries to solve Davey's problem.

77. Episode 200 (Tue 8th Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/8/1974

Annie is unnerved to discover Christine is lying to Joe. Meanwhile, Norah plans a holiday with Norman.

78. Episode 201 (Mon 14th Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/14/1974

Joe is annoyed to discover that he and Christine are beholden to Robert. Meanwhile, William Hatherwick offers his services to Norah and Henry.

79. Episode 202 (Tue 15th Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/15/1974

Christine and Joe have a massive row, and Christine walks out on him. She later returns and informs him that their marriage isn't going to work. Meanwhile, Henry offers Liz a job at the shop.

80. Episode 203 (Mon 21st Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/21/1974

Joe tears through the village and nearly runs Henry over in his landrover. However, Joe has no recollection of the incident. Meanwhile, Robert tries to put things right with Joe and Christine.

81. Episode 204 (Tue 22nd Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/22/1974

Henry is annoyed when Norah begins to take over his responsibilities. Meanwhile, Sam is concerned about Joe after hearing Joe say he doesn't care if Christine didn't return.

82. Episode 205 (Mon 28th Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/28/1974

Sam is forced to tell Robert that Christine has gone missing. Meanwhile, Amos returns from holiday and is shocked to find the changes in The Woolpack.

83. Episode 206 (Tue 29th Oct 1974)

Aired: 10/29/1974

Norah catches a thief, and is surprised to find the familiar face of Kathy Davis in her shop - but with no husband in sight.

84. Episode 207 (Mon 4th Nov 1974)

Aired: 11/4/1974

Joe's suspicions are confirmed when he tracks down Christine's ex-boyfriend and finds them together. Meanwhile, Amos is unnerved with Norah's decision to sell soft drinks at the shop.

85. Episode 208 (Tue 5th Nov 1974)

Aired: 11/5/1974

Norah spreads the word that a new headmaster will be joining the village. Meanwhile, Annie tries to help Joe and Norah tries to get the shop a liquor license.

86. Episode 209 (Mon 11th Nov 1974)

Aired: 11/11/1974

Sam berates Joe for the village gossip, saying that he brings shame on the family. In turn, Annie berates Sam for making it public knowledge. Meanwhile, Henry is annoyed that Norah is continuing to make decisions without informing him, and the new headmaster arrives in the village.

87. Episode 210 (Tue 12th Nov 1974)

Aired: 11/12/1974

Joe is upset when Christine breaks off their marriage and gives him back the ring. Meanwhile, Amos is annoyed when people keep using The Woolpack phone as the phone box is out of order.

88. Episode 211 (Mon 18th Nov 1974)

Aired: 11/18/1974

James and Kathy strike up a friendship, while Annie tries to get Joe to tell Robert about Christine's whereabouts. Also, Amos is unhappy with the mural in The Woolpack.

89. Episode 212 (Tue 19th Nov 1974)

Aired: 11/19/1974

Joe and Kathy bond over their unhappy marriages and Henry and Annie catch them kissing. Meanwhile, Robert tries to track down Christine.

90. Episode 213 (Mon 25th Nov 1974)

Aired: 11/25/1974

Kathy tells Jim that her marriage to Kenny is over. Meanwhile, Henry sorts out a squabble between Sam, Norah and Amos.

91. Episode 214 (Tue 26th Nov 1974)

Aired: 11/26/1974

Annie nearly discovers the true extent of Kathy and Joe's relationship. Meanwhile, James attempts to find alternate accomodation instead of Emmerdale Farm.

92. Episode 215 (Mon 2nd Dec 1974)

Aired: 12/2/1974

Annie tries to get Joe to see Christine but to no avail. Meanwhile, Kathy asks Henry about renting the shop flat.

93. Episode 216 (Tue 3rd Dec 1974)

Aired: 12/3/1974

Annie uncovers Joe's lies, whilst Jim forces the family home after hearing gossip.

94. Episode 217 (Mon 9th Dec 1974)

Aired: 12/9/1974

Sam has a funny turn in the garden, while Annie remains suspicious about Kathy and Joe.

95. Episode 218 (Tue 10th Dec 1974)

Aired: 12/10/1974

Kathy tells Jim that he can't control her, and Annie is unsettled when she arrives at Emmerdale Farm with a bag of clothes.

96. Episode 219 (Mon 16th Dec 1974)

Aired: 12/16/1974

Norah announces her decision to add a post office to the shop. Meanwhile, Joe rejects Kathy after believing she was with James.

97. Episode 220 (Tue 17th Dec 1974)

Aired: 12/17/1974

Christmas preparations get under way, but Kathy decides to move back to Hotten to the unhappiness of Jim.

98. Episode 221 (Mon 30th Dec 1974)

Aired: 12/30/1974

The dinner party gets underway at Emmerdale Farm and the attendees try to keep Marian's return to the village secret from Henry. Also, Beattie reveals Annie is getting driving lessons.

99. Episode 222 (Tue 31st Dec 1974)

Aired: 12/31/1974

The Woolpack is packed as the villagers celebrate the countdown to 1975. Henry gets a shock to discover Marian has returned.