18 Emmerdale spoilers next week place the Tate family under intense pressure as Joe Tate decides to put his newborn son up for adoption. Kim Tate attempts to stop him, while Graham Foster makes a decision that could separate the family permanently.
Elsewhere, Sadie King’s search for Jimmy King’s missing money becomes increasingly reckless, Gabby Thomas’s health deteriorates and Vinny Dingle prepares to face the consequences of the fatal wedding crash.
Spoiler warning: This article discusses episodes scheduled to air from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October 2026.
The Week at a Glance
| Story | Confirmed development |
|---|---|
| Jimmy King’s money | Sadie King searches the depot and gets caught |
| Joe Tate’s baby | Joe Tate remains determined to arrange an adoption |
| Graham Foster | He threatens to leave Joe Tate’s life |
| Kim Tate and Thea Ramsden | Thea Ramsden briefly questions her revenge plan |
| Gabby Thomas | Manpreet Sharma raises a serious concern about her eating |
| Vinny Dingle | His relationship ends as he considers his future |
| Nicola King | Jimmy King’s secrets deepen her grief |
These developments are supported by ITV’s official weekly preview, although several final outcomes remain deliberately undisclosed.
1. Sadie King Uses Ruby Fox-Miligan’s Business
Sadie King believes Jimmy King may have hidden his missing money at the haulage depot.
To gain access without immediately attracting suspicion, she pretends to be interested in Ruby Fox-Miligan’s wine business. The visit gives her an excuse to look around while sampling the products.
Robert Sugden remains involved because Sadie King has promised him half of any money they recover.
2. Caleb Miligan Catches Sadie King
The search does not remain secret for long.
Caleb Miligan discovers Sadie King inside the depot and demands an explanation. With little room to escape, she admits that she is searching for Jimmy King’s cash.
However, she claims that she intends to give the money to Nicola King. Whether Caleb Miligan believes that explanation has not been revealed.
3. Sadie King Contradicts Her Own Story
Ruby Fox-Miligan continues drinking with Sadie King, who becomes less careful about what she says.
Sadie King mentions having a fling with a man named Federico in New York during the previous Christmas. The admission conflicts with her claim that she had already renewed her relationship with Jimmy King during that period.
The mistake could give Ruby Fox-Miligan reason to question the entire story.
4. Robert Sugden Wants to Abandon the Search
Ruby Fox-Miligan later asks questions about what was said during their conversation.
Sadie King attempts to explain away the contradiction, but the growing danger worries Robert Sugden. He suggests accepting defeat before their scheme is exposed.
Sadie King refuses to stop because she remains convinced that the missing money is close.
5. Kim Tate Is Prevented From Seeing the Baby
Kim Tate visits the hospital expecting to meet Joe Tate and Dawn Fletcher’s newborn son.
Instead, she discovers that Joe Tate has banned relatives from visiting. Still overwhelmed by Dawn Fletcher’s death, he has decided that the child should be adopted.
Kim Tate is horrified and attempts to persuade him that grief is influencing a decision he could later regret.
6. Graham Foster Gives Joe Tate an Ultimatum
Graham Foster also opposes the adoption.
After failing to change Joe Tate’s mind through discussion, Graham Foster draws a firm line. If Joe Tate continues with the adoption, Graham Foster will leave his life permanently.
The ultimatum forces Joe Tate to choose between his plan for the baby and the man who has acted as his closest protector and father figure.
7. Kim Tate Receives Two Painful Goodbyes
Kim Tate briefly believes that Joe Tate has reconsidered when he and Graham Foster arrive at Home Farm with the baby.
Her relief ends when she learns that the child has only been brought home so she can say goodbye. Joe Tate’s adoption plan remains unchanged.
Graham Foster then leaves with the newborn, telling Kim Tate that Joe Tate will need her support. Losing both of them reawakens memories of giving Thea Ramsden up for adoption.
8. Billy Fletcher Confronts Joe Tate
Billy Fletcher is furious when he learns what Joe Tate has decided.
Dawn Fletcher’s children were previously almost excluded from her funeral, and Billy Fletcher now believes Joe Tate is separating another child from the family.
Following the confrontation, Joe Tate isolates himself and drinks heavily. The spoilers establish his increasing reliance on alcohol but do not reveal whether anyone intervenes.
9. Thea Ramsden Sees Another Side of Kim Tate
Thea Ramsden has been pursuing revenge against the biological mother who gave her away.
A conversation at Will Taylor’s grave complicates that plan. Kim Tate speaks with unusual vulnerability, causing Thea Ramsden to question whether her original judgement was entirely fair.
For the first time, revenge no longer appears to be her only possible response.
10. Serena Sugden Encourages Honesty
Thea Ramsden discusses the encounter with Serena Sugden.
She admits that seeing Kim Tate’s vulnerable side has changed her perspective. Serena Sugden suggests that this may be the right moment to reveal their true connection.
The published spoilers do not confirm that Thea Ramsden follows that advice.
11. Thea Ramsden Turns Against Kim Tate Again
The possible reconciliation does not last.
Thea Ramsden witnesses Kim Tate losing her temper after Vinny Dingle enters The Woolpack. She later overhears a conversation about Joe Tate’s newborn son and interprets Kim Tate’s comments as cruel.
Her sympathy disappears, renewing her determination to punish her biological mother.
12. Sarah Sugden Spots a Secret Meeting
Charity Dingle’s murder trial is approaching, leaving Sarah Sugden increasingly burdened by guilt.
Sarah Sugden then sees Serena Sugden meeting Thea Ramsden in secret. Their efforts to avoid attention make the encounter appear suspicious.
The discovery may give Sarah Sugden information that could help Charity Dingle, but the spoilers stop before revealing what she does with it.
13. Manpreet Sharma Treats Gabby Thomas’s Cough
Manpreet Sharma examines Gabby Thomas and initially suspects bacterial bronchitis. She prescribes antibiotics to treat the possible infection.
Gabby Thomas has become determined to consume only products she considers natural or organic. That fixation makes her reluctant to take the prescribed medicine, even as her cough continues.
14. Laurel Thomas Walks Away From The Hide
Gabby Thomas and Laurel Thomas clash over the healthy-eating menu at The Hide.
Their disagreement is intensified by the business’s financial problems. Laurel Thomas eventually decides that she has had enough and withdraws from the partnership.
Robert Sugden quietly welcomes the split because the failure of their business plans could benefit his own attempt to control The Hide.
15. Gabby Thomas Coughs Up Blood
The health storyline becomes more serious when Gabby Thomas discovers blood after coughing into a tissue.
She returns to the surgery, where Manpreet Sharma orders blood tests. During the appointment, Gabby Thomas also repeats conspiracy theories about pharmaceutical companies.
The combination of physical symptoms and growing distrust makes Manpreet Sharma increasingly concerned.
16. Manpreet Sharma Raises the Possibility of Orthorexia
Manpreet Sharma examines the health-related videos Gabby Thomas has been posting and watching on social media.
She concludes that the problem may extend beyond bronchitis and tells Gabby Thomas that she may be experiencing orthorexia. Gabby Thomas rejects the suggestion that her approach to food has become unhealthy.
Orthorexia is a term used for an unhealthy fixation on eating only foods considered healthy or pure. NHS information notes that it is not currently recognised as a separate eating-disorder diagnosis.
17. Nicola King Struggles With Jimmy King’s Secrets
Laurel Thomas finds Nicola King overwhelmed by Jimmy King’s voicemail messages and the revelations that followed his death.
She takes her friend home and listens as the widow explains what she has discovered. Bob Hope later offers support when her grief and anger towards Vinny Dingle become too much.
The voicemail’s full implications remain part of the unfolding story.
18. Vinny Dingle Prepares for the Consequences
Lewis Barton ends his relationship with Vinny Dingle after their failed engagement conversation. Mandy Dingle attempts to comfort her devastated son.
The breakup is only one part of Vinny Dingle’s crisis. He asks Aaron Dingle what prison is like and later becomes emotional while returning Jimmy King’s belongings to Nicola King.
Vinny Dingle eventually tells Aaron Dingle that he has formed a plan. The episodes will reveal whether he intends to surrender to the police, leave the village or take another course of action.
What Is Still Unconfirmed?
The previews leave several important questions unanswered:
- Whether Jimmy King’s missing £150,000 is inside the depot
- Whether Ruby Fox-Miligan exposes Sadie King’s conflicting story
- Whether Joe Tate completes the adoption process
- Whether Graham Foster’s departure is permanent
- Whether Thea Ramsden tells Kim Tate that she is her daughter
- What Sarah Sugden does after seeing the secret meeting
- What Vinny Dingle is planning
These outcomes should not be presented as confirmed until they appear on screen or ITV releases further information.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Emmerdale on during this week?
The episodes are scheduled for weekday evenings from 28 September to 2 October 2026. ITV currently lists Emmerdale at 8pm on ITV1, with streaming through ITVX.
Does Joe Tate give his baby up for adoption?
Joe Tate intends to arrange an adoption and brings the baby home for Kim Tate to say goodbye. The advance material does not confirm that the legal adoption process has been completed.
Does Thea Ramsden reveal the truth to Kim Tate?
Not in the published spoilers. Serena Sugden encourages honesty, but Thea Ramsden later renews her revenge plan.
Does Sadie King find Jimmy King’s money?
The available previews do not reveal whether the depot search succeeds.
Is Gabby Thomas formally diagnosed with an eating disorder?
Manpreet Sharma raises the possibility of orthorexia, but Gabby Thomas rejects the concern. The previews do not confirm a completed specialist assessment.
Support Information
Anyone worried about eating behaviours can contact the Beat eating-disorder helpline on 0808 801 0677 or speak to a GP.
