This Christmas on Coronation Street, Peter's drinking sees him back in hospital - is it the end of the road for him?
Gary's past appears to be finally catching up with him, Shona and David reach a crossroads and Nick learns that his new-found son is moving to London.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this Christmas and New Year on Corrie!
Monday, December 21 (Episode 10199)
Writer: John Kerr
Director: Steve Finn
Ches and Gemma worry about paying for Christmas, with Chesney suggesting she try to flog some of her makeup down the fitness centre.
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Ray demands that David drop his campaign against the planning application - he's watched the security footage and threatens to report Shona to the police for breaking in and stealing cocktails.
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Will makes out that he is having a crisis and Paul agrees to meet for him. Todd offers to smooth things over with Billy.
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Also: Nick learns that Sam is moving to London with Natasha.
This episode airs Monday, December 21 at 7.30pm on ITV
Monday, December 21 (Episode 10200)
Writer: Sam Holdsworth
Director: Steve Finn
Shona is shocked and confused when a tearful David tells her that they need to accept their marriage is over.
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Maria confronts Gary about Rick's watch and asks if he's dead. Gary claims ignorance but Maria is not convinced.
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Sam begs Nick to let him move in with him and Leanne rather than move to London.
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Todd works the situation to his advantage after finding Billy alone in the Rovers.
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This episode airs Monday, December 21 at 8.30pm on ITV
Wednesday, December 23 (Episode 10201)
Writer: Emily Gascoyne
Director: Matt Hilton
Daisy is pleased to learn that David and Shona are splitting up.
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Gary denies everything when the police reveal that they have evidence suggesting that Rick may have been buried in the woods.
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Chesney, Gemma and Kirk set up their stall at the Christmas market but Gemma is clearly the weak link when it comes to selling.
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Nick assures Sam that he will visit him in London regularly. Leanne comes home and freaks out when she finds Sam playing with Oliver's music box.
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Sarah decides to tell Daniel that Gary may have murdered Rick.
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This episode airs Wednesday, December 23 at 7.30pm on ITV
Wednesday, December 23 (Episode 10202)
Writer: Susan Oudot
Director: Matt Hilton
Billy is angry to learn not only what Paul did with Will but also that Todd was part of the lie.
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Sarah berates Gary for moving Rick's body but as the pair argue, they are unaware that Maria has returned home and has heard everything.
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Also: Roy and Nina urge Shona to talk to David, while Leanne persuades Nick to put his son first.
This episode airs Wednesday, December 23 at 8.30pm on ITV
Christmas Eve (Episode 10203)
Writer: Joe Turner
Director: Matt Hilton
Kelly turns up at the flat and tells Maria that she needs to see Gary - he's the only one who knows where her dad is. Gary returns home and is shocked to find Kelly there.
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Toyah tells Leanne about the baby but Leanne quickly makes her excuses and leaves when she spots Nick with Sam.
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This episode airs Christmas Eve at 7.45pm on ITV
Christmas Day (Episodes 10204 and 10205)
Writer: Owen Lloyd-Fox
Director: Matt Hilton
Shona storms off when she notices Daisy flirting with David.
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Max and Lily help David and Shona re-enact their wedding day, with the perfect result.
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Toyah and Imran have a sleepless but rewarding night looking after baby Mason, while Leanne hides herself away from the world.
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This hour-long episode airs Christmas Day at 7pm on ITV
Monday, December 28 (Episodes 10206 and 10207)
Writer: Julie Jones and Ian Kershaw
Director: Peter Rose
Billy and Paul are surprised to find Todd with his new man Ajay - Paul's manager at the helpline - at Speed Daal.
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Daniel calls for an ambulance after Peter falls to the ground.
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Roy gives Shona her job back at the cafe.
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Toyah and Imran fuss over Mason, unaware that a grief-stricken Leanne is watching on.
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Also: Adam accuses Sarah of shopping Gary to the authorities.
This hour-long episode airs Monday, December 28 at 7.30pm on ITV
Wednesday, December 30 (Episodes 10208 and 10209)
Writer: Alasdair Morrison and David Isaac
Director: Peter Rose
Evelyn rejects Arthur when he shows up at the cafe with a belated Christmas present.
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Toyah is gutted when Imran reveals that he has turned down another foster baby as it is too soon after Mason.
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Ken is left devastated when Peter tells him that it's time to face up to the truth - he knows that he's dying.
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Also: Todd goads Paul into breaking the law.
This hour-long episode airs Wednesday, December 30 at 7.30pm on ITV
New Year's Eve (Episode 10210)
Writer: Ella Greenhill
Director: Duncan Foster
Daniel is shocked to discover that Peter has discharged himself.
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Ray and Debbie offer Nick an alternative location for Underworld at half the rent.
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Also: Adam and Sarah end the year with a fresh start, while Tim recaptures his past for Elaine.
This episode airs New Year's Eve at 8.30pm on ITV
New Year's Day (Episodes 10211 and 10212)
Writer: Steven Fay
Director: Duncan Foster
As Abi and Tyrone boycott Dev's after he fraternises with the enemy, Roy arrives to share the news that the planning office has ruled against Ray's development.
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Carla is stunned when Peter reveals that he has been in hospital for liver failure.
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Craig's intervention leads to Gary's arrest.
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Also: Steve shares a fundraising idea in Oliver's memory.
This hour-long episode airs New Year's Day at 8pm on ITV
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