ITV Share By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 What time is Emmerdale on tonight? Get up-to-date schedules and changes here You don't need to miss a minute of Emmerdale with our handy guide Emmerdale Tonight Share By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 Emmerdale has now moved in the daily schedule – it still airs every week day on ITV, but in a new time slot. Here’s when you can watch it tonight (Friday January 16) and what happens. Between football, rugby and other special shows, ITV tends to shift the soap schedule round to accommodate them. And boy have they been shifting A LOT lately! But as the brand new soap power hour begins, we’ve got you covered with all the up-to-date schedule changes right here! Jai feels like everyone is talking about him (Credit: ITV) What time is Emmerdale on tonight? On Friday January 16 Emmerdale is on in it’s usual time slot of 8pm. It is followed by Coronation Street at 8.30pm. The episodes of both soaps are already available on ITVX and YouTube where they are released every day at 7am. He loses the plot in the pub (Credit: ITV) What happens in Emmerdale tonight Jai is angry at being under suspicion for Ray’s death and is determined to prove he is innocent. All eyes are on him in the pub and it gets heated as he defends himself. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers He points the finger at April and Dylan before storming out. They are uncomfortable and then comforted by the family. But as the conversation shifts, it’s clear everyone is wondering who really did kill Ray. It’s soon clear everyone has their secrets, but who has the biggest one of all? Elsewhere, Paddy is still hunting for Bear. Mandy feels bad about being away and sends Lydia and Belle over to check on him. Paddy assures them he is okay. Mandy then calls and he repeats the sentiment to her. But once he puts the phone down it’s clear he’s far from all right. Can Dylan find a way to comfort him? Paddy is desperate to find Bear (Credit: ITV) Soap power hour has begun In October 2024, Emmerdale began streaming the da ily episode of the soap from 7am. Despite some concerns that it meant the soap was in trouble, coupled with lots of cast exits, it has been revealed that actually it was a great move by ITV as stats revealed viewing was way up. The soap then announced a new schedule. The soap ‘power hour’ starting from January 2026 sees Emmerdale continue to air five nights a week. New episodes will also drop on ITVX every morning at 7am as usual. However, the soap has moved to a new time slot of 8pm. The Thursday double bill will also be cut to half an hour to make way for additional episodes of Coronation Street. This ensures faster-paced, digestible episodes – a 30-minute format which has already proven popular with viewers. Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Good to Know Share By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 Previous Story Next Story
