Episode 2673 (29th March 2000)

==Plot==
Betty is panic stricken when she overhears a doctor telling a nurse that an elderly patient has died. She races to Seth's ward to find his bed empty. Her fears are put to rest by a doctor, and she finds Seth drinking in The Woolpack. John Wylie visits the Dingles to see Emily. She tells him she and Butch were married on his deathbed. John admits his regret over his treatment of Butch. Sean becomes concerned when he discovers that the paperwork for the service on Pete's lorry was never completed. The inspection at Tate Haulage begins, and Blanchard tells Chris and Sean that he will identify whoever is responsible for the crash. Chris tells Zoe he intends to place the blame for the crash with Sean. Jack makes an effort to repair his relationship with Robert. He tells his son that he does not expect him to take over the reigns on the farm, the most important thing is that he finds a job that he will enjoy. Richie is furious when Scott drops by the Sugden's house to see him. Zak and Nellie are speechless when Eric arrives with Sam. They welcome him back with a hug.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Emily Dingle - Kate McGregor
*Nellie Dingle - Maggie Tagney
*Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
*Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
*Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
*Victoria Sugden - Hannah Midgley
*Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman
*Robert Sugden - Christopher Smith
*Richie Carter - Glenn Lamont
*Claudia Nash - Susan Duerden
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Joseph Tate - Oliver Young (Uncredited)
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Sean Reynolds - Stephen McGann
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Seth Armstrong - Stan Richards
*Bernice Blackstock - Samantha Giles
*Sam Dingle - James Hooton
===Guest cast===
*Dr Emma White - Barbara Dryhurst
*John Wylie - Seamus O'Neill
*Edward Blanchard - Edward Applewhite
==Locations==
*Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen, back room and yard
*Melby Farm - Kitchen and yard
*Home Farm - Living room and kitchen
*Hotten General Hospital - Ward B and corridor
*Tate Haulage - Office
*The Woolpack - Public bar
==Notes==
*First appearance of Sam Dingle since 21st April 1998.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,150,000 viewers (15th place).
Category:2000 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes