Next week on Emmerdale, Victoria and Jacob give in to temptation and spend the night together.
Elsewhere, Gail undergoes surgery in a bid to save Oscar's life, Tom deals with some tragic news and Samson learns the truth about Cathy's plan.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, October 23 (Episode 9816)
Writer: Bill Taylor
Director: Marianna Dean
Belle's shocked to discover that Tom's mother has died, but he puts on a front when he realises that she knows.
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Also: David goes on his first date.
This episode airs Monday, October 23 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Tuesday, October 24 (Episode 9817)
Writer: Zeli Zulu
Director: Marianna Dean
David asks Jacob to make excuses for him after he accidentally agreed to a second date with Abby, but Jacob feels sorry for the girl and has a drink with her while Victoria watches on jealously. After Abby leaves, it's not long before Victoria and Jacob share a passionate kiss.
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Marlon comforts Ryan after he gets the news that he's not a match for Oscar but Gail arrives with good news - she is a match.
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This episode airs Tuesday, October 24 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Wednesday, October 25 (Episode 9818)
Writer: Karin Young
Director: Marianna Dean
Gail and Oscar get on famously, leaving Ryan feeling left out, but when the conversation turns to music Ryan comes into his own. Sophie watches on as her son bonds with his biological parents.
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Pollard tries to get David to move on but he's a man on a mission and heads straight round to Victoria's. After spending the night together, Victoria and Jacob are shocked when David knocks at the door.
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This episode airs Wednesday, October 25 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Thursday, October 26 (Episodes 9819 and 9820)
Writer: Samantha Doland De Vaux
Director: Tim Finn
After April tells Samson about Cathy's plan to get pregnant by him, the two girls get into a huge fight - just as Bob is giving a tour of the B&B.
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Also: Ryan's there for Gail as she heads into surgery, both hopeful that they can now be a proper part of Oscar's life.
This hour-long episode airs Thursday, October 26 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Friday, October 27 (Episode 9821)
Writer: Tony Hammond
Director: Tim Finn
As things get serious between Victoria and Jacob, Leyla starts to become suspicious of Jacob's secret new girlfriend.
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Also: Gail has some heartbreaking news, while Lydia is grateful for the support.
This episode airs Friday, October 27 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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