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Emmerdale

1972 – nowShow55 seasons10119 episodesTV-PG

DramaSoap
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9

A nostalgic, moving soap series about family and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

55 seasons · 10119 episodes · best: S1E26 "Episode #1.26" 8.7

Episodes

7.5

Story

The lives of several families in the Yorkshire Dales revolve around a farm and the nearby village. With murders, affairs, lies, deceit, laughter and tears, it's all there in the village.

Feels like

  • Epic Rural Saga
  • Multi-Generational Drama
  • British Cultural Institution
  • Slow-Burning Character Study
  • Historical Yorkshire Setting
  • Intricate Family Feuds
  • Nostalgic Comfort Viewing
  • Dense Dialogue & Subtext
  • Melodramatic Escalations
  • Community Interdependence

Cast

24 of 317 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paddy Russell, Ian Bevitt, Gary Williams
Written by
Jo Maris, Sarah Bagshaw, Paul Roundell
Produced by
Kieran Roberts, Steve November, Kathleen Beedles

Everyone

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Facts

October 16, 1972 · October 25, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 16, 1972
Latest episode
October 25, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
55 seasons · 10119 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Soap, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Lampshade Hanging, Plot-Sensitive Snooping Skills, Took a Level in Kindness +9

  • Lampshade Hanging
  • Plot-Sensitive Snooping Skills
  • Took a Level in Kindness
  • Everybody Has Lots of Sex
  • Feuding Families
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Tangled Family Tree
  • Oop North
  • Odd Friendship
  • Twisted Christmas
  • Tempting Fate
  • Dead Guy Junior

12 of 74 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Emmerdale?"

Questions about Emmerdale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emmerdale?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, Emmerdale streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Emmerdale worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 4.9).

Is Emmerdale okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Emmerdale plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Emmerdale good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Emmerdale use?

Lampshade HangingPlot-Sensitive Snooping SkillsTook a Level in KindnessEverybody Has Lots of SexFeuding FamiliesDemoted to ExtraTangled Family TreeOop NorthOdd FriendshipTwisted ChristmasTempting FateDead Guy Juniorand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Lampshade Hanging, Plot-Sensitive Snooping Skills, and Took a Level in Kindness.