Coming later this month on Emmerdale, Mack finds himself in severe danger when he is abducted by a mystery person.
Elsewhere, Dawn goes into labour at the Christmas Fair, Will is taken aback when he learns Kim's secret and Mary brings home some unexpected guests for the holidays.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from upcoming new episodes!
Monday, December 18 (Episode 9864)
Writer: Lesley O'Neill
Director: Alan Wareing
A scuffle ensues when Charles orders Aaron to show his mother some respect - but later, Aaron sheepishly apologises.
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Amelia's grateful of Claudette's offer to give her the money she needs to see Dan in prison.
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Mack storms out after an argument with Charity, telling her he won't be back for a while. Later, we see an unresponsive Mack tied up on a chair in an abandoned factory.
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This episode airs Monday, December 18 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Tuesday, December 19 (Episode 9865)
Writer: Joanna Ebuwa
Director: Alan Wareing
Aaron humiliates a smitten Ethan in front of his dad, prompting a shocking reaction from Chas.
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Suni makes a tentative return to work.
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This episode airs Tuesday, December 19 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Wednesday, December 20 (Episode 9866)
Writer: Liam Johnson
Director: Alan Wareing
Mary grows concerned for Gus when a call from the funeral director makes it clear that he's struggling to cope.
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Will's completely taken aback as Kim confirms that she was involved in Craig's death and urges him to keep quiet.
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This episode airs Wednesday, December 20 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Thursday, December 21 (Episodes 9867 and 9868)
Writer: Jo Maris
Director: Gary Williams
Will wakes to find a drunk Kim slumped up against Dawn's birthing pool. Meanwhile, at the Christmas Fair, Dawn starts to go into labour...
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Mary visits Gus again and it's clear to her that he's at breaking point. She makes an executive decision and arrives home with Gus and Ivy, leaving Rhona and Marlon stunned.
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Nate wins the title of 'Best Santa' at the village Christmas Fair.
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Chas learns that Tom is a huge fan of Nicola's special guests, Torvill and Dean, and thinks that it might be the perfect opportunity for a proposal. But back at the fair with Belle, Tom's left devastated...
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This hour-long episode airs Thursday, December 21 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Friday, December 22 (Episode 9869)
Writer: Paul Roundell
Director: Gary Williams
Bob fishes for gossip about Heath and Angel's date.
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Caleb assures Tracy that Nicky will keep their affair a secret.
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Also: After a night of little sleep due to Ivy's crying, Marlon's lacking patience with his new house guests.
This episode airs Friday, December 22 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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