This week gets even more bombshells in the world of soap as Linda Carter makes her devastating return after Mick’s tragic death on Christmas Day.
The moving scenes contrast with the chilling action that will take place on Corrie’s cobblestone streets as Stephen Reid commits yet another murder while the mystery of Emmerdale’s Chloe Harris and Mackenzie Boyd is in danger of being revealed.
So, Web takes a look at the biggest storylines to be pulled into soap country this week…
She’s back: More bombshells will set off in the soap opera world this week as Linda Carter makes her devastating return following Mick’s tragic death on Christmas Day
EastEnders
Over in Albert Square, viewers will finally see Linda Carter return to Walford after taking time off following Mick’s apparent death.
The Queen Vic landlord disappeared at sea during episodes of the Christmas Day soap opera, just hours after he reconciled with his ex-wife Linda.
With the pub staying closed in Linda’s absence, Alfie Moon decides to steal Linda’s keys and reopen the bar to earn some much-needed cash.
Alfie decides to throw a summer party to drive away the January blues, but is stunned when a furious Linda returns home with Annie and Ollie in tow.
Emotional: Linda is furious when she returns to the Queen Vic to find Alfie Moon has reopened the pub and is about to throw a summer party
Moving: When Alfie then decides to hold a vigil for Mick, the police suddenly arrive with an update for Linda on Mick’s death
Linda angrily accuses the neighbors of ignoring Mick’s death and Alfie desperately tries to make amends by holding a vigil for him at the pub.
When Linda is caught by the vigil, the police arrive with an update and it remains to be seen what their news will be.
Elsewhere on the court, Zack makes a big decision when he decides to show his commitment to his pregnant girlfriend Whitney after struggling to come to terms with his HIV diagnosis.
Shocking: Elsewhere on the court, Zack decides to show his devotion to his pregnant girlfriend Whitney after struggling to cope with his HIV diagnosis
Shocking: Angry at Suki’s outright disapproval of Whitney, a furious Zack cuts his hand on a glass, and it’s a conversation with Martin Fowler that helps him come to a realization
Progress: When Whitney receives the results of her baby’s tests, Zack vows to be there for her while she opens the doctor’s text
Getting angry at Suki’s clear disapproval of Whitney, an enraged Zack cuts his hand on a glass, and it’s a conversation with Martin Fowler that helps him come to a realization.
When Whitney receives the results of her baby’s tests, Zack vows to be there for her while she opens the doctor’s text.
Although Whitney is asking Zack to keep their distance for now, it remains to be seen if the pair will reignite their romance as they prepare for their new arrival.
Elsewhere, Denise Fox watches her daughter Chelsea get involved in her cozy exchange with Ravi Gulati, while terminally ill Lola Pierce and her fiancé Jay Brown share happy news with their family.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Another one? Meanwhile, on the cobbles of Coronation Street, Stephen Reid manages to kill his victim Leo’s father, Teddy, after rediscovering his memory of the Christmas accident
Coronation Street
After attempting to kill his victim Leo Thompkins’ father, Teddy, to prevent his crimes from being exposed, Stephen plans to try again this week after his previous attempt to take her down failed.
Stephen is relieved that Teddy hasn’t regained his memory of the accident in which he was hit by a car.
Oh no! Meanwhile, Tyrone and Fiz Dobbs finally discover that their daughter, Hope, has been listening to tapes by her serial killer father, John
Next week, Teddy forms an unlikely friendship as he grows tired of Elaine Jones wanting to spend so much time with him.
When Stephen intervenes to help Teddy escape, the two enjoy a drink together.
But when Teddy starts having flashbacks of the accident, Stephen panics.
Later, Teddy confronts Stephen and reveals that he now remembers everything about the accident and is determined to prove what happened to Leo.
When Teddy threatens to call the police, Stephen hits him in the head, dropping Teddt on the ground dead.
Also on the road, Tyrone and Fiz Dobbs’ attempts to protect daughter Hope from the thoughts of her murderous father, John, take a somber turn when they discover she has been listening to tapes of his voice.
Sam sees Hope at the coffee shop and discovers that she has been listening to John’s voice, and she explains that she got to know her father better by listening to him.
Later, however, Hope’s tape begins to unwind and Tyrone offers to fix it and when he presses play he is shocked by what he hears.
Elsewhere, a nervous Daisy Midgeley discovers the dangers of social media when she realizes she’s being attacked by someone who’s sending her flowers, while Gemma Winter reveals she’ll start offering BSL childcare.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
What’s wrong? Over in Emmerdale, Chloe Kelly and Mackenzie Boyd are about to uncover their baby secret
Emmerdale
Chloe has kept the identity of her child’s father a secret to avoid the wrath of his partner, Charity Dingle, ever since she found out she was expecting a baby with her former affair, Mack.
This week, Sarah and Charity take pity on Chloe and offer her a place to live, making Mack nervous that they will be living under the same roof.
He then tells Chloe that he paid bail on an apartment for her and wants her to leave, making her angry at being pushed away.
During their tense exchange, Chloe and Mack are unaware that Sarah overheard their entire conversation, including the moment Mack insists his expectant flame needs to move out.
rumbled? During their tense conversation, Chloe and Mack are unaware that Sarah overheard their entire conversation
Confrontation: Sarah confronts Chloe, who insists she has never hurt a friend’s family, but it remains to be seen if the teenager will find out the truth
Alone: Elsewhere, Paddy is becoming increasingly isolated from the Dingle clan, who have begun making amends with Chas over her affair with Al
Sarah quickly finds out the truth and confronts Chloe about what is going on, but she hits back, insisting she would never hurt a friend’s family like that.
While Chloe Mack assures Sarah is no longer suspicious, the teenager remains unconvinced.
Elsewhere, Paddy becomes increasingly isolated from the Dingle clan, who have begun making amends with Chas over her affair with Al.
After becoming adamant that they will never reconcile, Paddy finds himself alone while the Dingles celebrate a family celebration.
Also this week, Kyle’s hearing into the shooting of Al will finally take place, leaving viewers to wait and see if he could face a long prison sentence.
Emmerdale airs weekdays at 19:30 on ITV1 and ITVX.
Will he go down? Also this week, Kyle’s hearing into the shooting of Al will finally take place, leaving viewers to wait and see if he could face a long prison sentence