As of July 2026, Emmerdale Season 8 aired in 1979 with 53 episodes — streaming now on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Emmerdale Season 8

1979 53 Episodes Soap · Drama ⭐ 4/10

Right now you can watch Emmerdale Season 8 on and — and the chemistry between the leads carries every scene. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. A 4/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The lead performances are calibrated precisely to the register the material requires. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Emmerdale Season 8 is worth clearing space for. What makes Emmerdale Season 8 work is that the obstacles feel real, not manufactured for the plot. Season 8 of Emmerdale includes 53 episodes. It aired from January 1979 to July 1979. Episodes include "Episode 490 (Wed 3rd Jan 1979)", "Episode 491 (Tue 9th Jan 1979)", "Episode 492 (Thu 11th Jan 1979)". It was aired in 1979. Emmerdale Season 8 understands that tension needs a believable reason to exist, not just narrative convenience. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Emmerdale Season 8 is ideal for viewers who want romance served with real character development. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. The relationship at the centre of it never feels like a plot device. Worth watching alone or with someone who shares your taste.

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🎬 Emmerdale Season 8 — Episode Guide

E1
Episode 490 (Wed 3rd Jan 1979)
1979-01-03
Matt finds a mysterious van on the farm, but is informed that no sheep have been stolen. Meanwhile, the eviction problem with Nellie is solved.
E2
Episode 491 (Tue 9th Jan 1979)
1979-01-09
Donald gets an earful from Florrie and Len following his sermon - and both Donald and Florrie are shocked when Len quits her job on her behalf! Meanwhile, Trevor's replacement Maurice arrives.
E3
Episode 492 (Thu 11th Jan 1979)
1979-01-11
It's Christmas in Beckindale and the villagers celebrate. Donald's words affect Florrie, who invites her overbearing mother over, to Len's annoyance.
E4
Episode 493 (Tue 16th Jan 1979)
1979-01-16
Florrie returns to working for Donald but this angers Len, and Donald is shocked to discover Len has been made redundant. Meanwhile, Jessie's stay in Beckindale ends abruptly when she is taken ill.
E5
Episode 494 (Thu 18th Jan 1979)
1979-01-18
Henry gives Maurice a piece of his mind, and Len is determined to give Donald a piece of his mind. Meanwhile, Jessie is desperate to return home but a visit from the doctor stops her in her path.
E6
Episode 495 (Tue 23rd Jan 1979)
1979-01-23
Jessie returns to Darlington but Dolly is horrified to be informed that Jessie is in hospital after collapsing. Meanwhile, Amos receives grief from Sam about his wrote up of the pantomime.
E7
Episode 496 (Thu 25th Jan 1979)
1979-01-25
Jessie's collapse is revealed to have been caused by heart problems, whilst Len struggles to find work as Florrie struggles to occupy her free time.
E8
Episode 497 (Tue 30th Jan 1979)
1979-01-30
NY Estates foreman Neil causes controversy among the villagers when they catch him speeding across the village. Meanwhile, Dolly blames herself over Jessie's condition and worries who will look after her.
E9
Episode 498 (Thu 1st Feb 1979)
1979-02-01
Neil continues to cause fury among the villagers, especially Amos as he narrowly avoids getting knocked down. Meanwhile, Dolly is annoyed that Phyllis can't look after Jessie whilst Matt is forced to keep secrets from her when a cow and calf die from heart failure.
E10
Episode 499 (Tue 6th Feb 1979)
1979-02-06
When Annie and Dolly visit Jessie in hospital all seems well - but Jessie has another shock in store for them.
E11
Episode 500 (Thu 8th Feb 1979)
1979-02-08
Amos isn't the only one who's annoyed about Batty's driving - Tober feels he's had enough of it and takes some drastic action.
E12
Episode 501 (Tue 13th Feb 1979)
1979-02-13
The feud between Batty and Tober escalates further when Neil wants Tober prosecuted, and Tober later blocks the road for Batty with his wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Kitty asks around about Joe's marital status.
E13
Episode 502 (Thu 15th Feb 1979)
1979-02-15
Martha takes desperate action about the Tober and Batty feud by assaulting PC Edwards, which works. Meanwhile, Kitty accepts Joe's job offer as a farmhand.
E14
Episode 503 (Tue 20th Feb 1979)
1979-02-20
Maurice is shocked at the state of Bull Pot Farm and infuriates Arthur when he tells him to fix it up to get out. Meanwhile, Margaret and David arrive in the countryside for a holiday.
E15
Episode 504 (Thu 22nd Feb 1979)
1979-02-22
Sam helps Arthur with his farm, and Arthur is angry when Eric reopens a public footpath on Arthur's land. Meanwhile, Margaret and David go house hunting in the village but have no luck.
E16
Episode 505 (Tue 27th Feb 1979)
1979-02-27
Annie has a talking to an ungrateful Arthur about how much time everyone is spending on helping him. Meanwhile, Arthur's step daughter Eileen arrives and clashes with Arthur before being kicked out.
E17
Episode 506 (Thu 1st March 1979)
1979-03-01
Eileen is fuming when Maurice blames her for her father's mood, whilst an outburst from Joe angers Margaret, David, Henry and Amos. Also, Arthur discovers a dead sheep at Emmerdale Farm -having choked on litter.
E18
Episode 507 (Tue 6th March 1979)
1979-03-06
Joe discovers that Margaret caused the death of the ewe, and tries to make her pay the price. David tries to get her to return home with him. Meanwhile, Arthur is rushed to hospital after Sam accidentally slams his fingers in the car door.
E19
Episode 508 (Thu 8th March 1979)
1979-03-08
Eileen gives up on Arthur, whilst Annie is shocked to receive a torrent of abuse via a phone call to Arthur. However, she is more forgiving when Arthur explains that he thought Wilf had rung him back.
E20
Episode 509 (Tue 13th March 1979)
1979-03-13
Simon arrives in the village; taking a liking to Kitty and clashing with Matt. Meanwhile, Matt is infuriated when Joe and Kitty fail to turn up to help him, leaving Annie puzzled...

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