Episode 2791 (21st November 2000)

==Plot==
According to forensics, the police find out that the fire was started deliberately. Richie's mum is horrified to discover that Richie was living with a 48-year-old woman. Andy's scared when he arrives at the hospital with the family and Kathy, and DC Brundel and DCI Harvey wish to talk to them. Jack breaks the news to Victoria that Sarah is dead. Andy tells DCI Harvey that he was in his bedroom when the fire started and Robert inadvertently provides him with an alibi. Jack storms into Richie's hospital room and accuses him of starting the fire. Ritchie's prompt denial to the accusation causes Jack to his hands around Richie's neck, continuing to blame him for everything that has happened as Denise calls out for help. DCI Harvey comes in and grabs Jack off Richie. Later on, DCI Harvey cautions Jack on the suspicion of causing the fire when Richie turns the tables by suggesting that Jack is the real culprit. Elsewhere, Carol proves to be the outgoing type and Viv wonders how long she's actually planning on staying. To build up her class to Carol's supposed level, she tells her that she's good friends with the Tates and the shop is a goldmine, and Carol makes her acquaintances with the residents of the village. Bernice receives calls at The Woolpack from a woman called Jennifer asking after Carlos. Upon learning of Jennifer's visit, Carlos refuses to speak to her and tells Bernice if she calls again to say he isn't there; Bernice suspicions end up being aroused and she decides to find out some answers about it. 
 
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Richie Carter - Glenn Lamont
*Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
*Viv Windsor - Deena Payne
*Carol Wareing - Helen Pearson
*Bernice Blackstock - Samantha Giles
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Carlos Diaz - Gary Turner
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
*Robert Sugden - Christopher Smith
*Victoria Sugden - Hannah Midgley
*Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
*Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
*Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
*Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
===Guest cast===
*DC Brundel - Ian Ralph
*DCI Harvey - James Lauren
*Denise Carter - Maxine Burth
*Dr. Helen Grant - Beatrice Comins
==Locations==
*Melby Farm - Farmhouse (kitchen)
*Hotten General Hospital - Reception, corridor, side room, Jack's room and Richie's room
*Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor and back room
*The Woolpack - Public bar and back room
==Notes==
*No episode was shown on Monday 20th November as Family Fortunes was shown in Emmerdale's usual 7pm slot.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 11,600,000 viewers (12th place).
Category:2000 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes