Emmerdale tonight: Samson sent down, Moira turning into abusive Tom and Noah caught out
What is going on with Moira?
Emmerdale tonight saw a tearful goodbye for Samson Dingle who was sent to prison. It caused a ripple affect throughout the village as several couples faced splitsville over the situation. Why they’re letting Samson come between them is beyond us, but hey, that’s what’s happening!
Pollard also confessed to Victoria and she confided in Aaron before coming up with a plan. Meanwhile, things were tense between Kim and Will. Still.
Here’s a recap of all the action in Emmerdale on Tuesday August 6.
Samson sent down in Emmerdale tonight
After his arrest for assault Samson had been at the police station all night. But he soon called with good news – the police have got Josh on Eric’s video doorbell and he said enough to incriminate himself. He has been arrested and charged too. Not quite the news Sam was hoping for, but better than nothing.
Just before the ad break, Lydia arrived at the pub with news: the judge sentenced Samson to four years. It’s even more than the solicitor was expecting, but Cain‘s sure if he keeps his nose clean he can get out sooner. Moira just smirked.
Lydia accused Moira of calling the police. But we’re about to find out who really called them…
At the end of the episode Sam and Samson had a moment together before Samson was taken away. Sam told his son he’s proud of him as Samson cried. They had one last hug, shared their love for each other and Samson was gone leaving Sam sobbing in the interview room as the credits rolled.
So that’s all we will see of Samson for now, but his presence is still being felt around the village.
What is wrong with Moira?
It’s the question on everyone’s lips and one even Cain finally asks tonight when he tells Moira: “I don’t like it when you’re like this, what is wrong with you?”
After her glass-throwing incident yesterday in which she spat the whole family would be better off without him, Cain was remarkably calm when greeting his wife at the breakfast table. They agreed to pretend yesterday never happened – that’s one more free pass for Moira after she nearly punched him last week.
“You’re the one being difficult lately, not me,” Moira told him with a psycho glint in her eye. Beg to differ Moira, you are losing the plot! What is going on with her? She’s giving abusive Tom a run for his money, that’s for sure.
Amelia obsessed over Samson in Emmerdale tonight
Amelia suddenly really cares about Samson. We mean really cares about the guy who ditched her and wanted nothing to do with her or their daughter. The guy who tried to blackmail Noah into essentially buying Esther off him. That guy is who Amelia is desperately concerned about, looking glum and sulky over at the Woolpack bar. Riiiiight.
As she worried about Esther’s future with her dad behind bars (to confirm that’s the dad who abandoned them and wanted nothing to do with his daughter), Noah was trying to say he’ll be a dad to Esther. Ungrateful Amelia told him Esther needs Samson. Again: not quite sure why, she hasn’t needed Samson for the first 18 months of her life so why all of a sudden can Esther not live without him now?
Later on, Amelia was still shouting about it. She was honestly acting like the love of her life has gone to prison and will never get out. When did Samson even see Esther? We blinked and missed it.
However, it soon turned out Noah called the police to report Samson for assault! He appealed to Amelia that both Josh and Samson need to be kept off the streets. But Amelia dumped Noah – who actually has stepped up and cared for her. But hey, Amelia knows best, even though this makes no sense.
Pollard confessed to Victoria
Pollard finally told Victoria he was behind her sacking. She was shocked and upset and insisted she could never forgive him, despite his argument it’s because he feels like everyone treats him differently due to his Parkinson’s.
After confiding in Aaron it turns out the never forgive him thing wasn’t really true as she’s already ready to try and forgive him. Aaron advised her to use the information to get her job back and get a pay rise, which got Vic’s cogs turning.
Also in Emmerdale tonight…
Things were still tense between Kim and Will. Will wanted to draw a line, Kim wanted to face up to it. Stalemate.
Will later confided in Jimmy who suggested he ‘fess up and repair the relationship. Come clean to Kim Tate? Don’t listen to him Will, you’ll be in whatever ditch Rose is in before you can say ‘sorry’.
Meanwhile, Billy told them both to start helping more. Suddenly Team Rose, he said his mother-in-law at least helped around the house. Can’t see Kim donning her Marigolds any time soon!
Elsewhere, Aaron is on a dating app and looks to be having quite a bit of interest, judging by the sound of his phone pinging during his conversation with Victoria. But who is his mystery man?
Read more: 4 Theories on what has happened to Rose
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