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Emmerdale

1972 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United Kingdom

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.

4.3(2,893 reviews)

192.8619% popularity

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Details

First air date: Oct 16, 1972
Last air date: Sep 2, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 55
Episodes: 10087
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: Kevin Laffan
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: ITV Studios

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Keywords

countrysidefarmnorthern englandcommunityyorkshirebritish pubsmall villageaggressivethoughtfulmischievoussoap operadistressinghopeful

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

1972 · 20 episodes

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Reviews & ratings

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4.3

2,893 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel5.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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