Episode 2976 (7th August 2001)

==Plot==
Despite his best efforts, Jack can't find any trace of Robert in Spain and he is becoming desperate with worry. But his concern turns to jubilation when his itinerant son makes a surprise return to the village. Over at the Stud, Lady Tara is gunning for Andrew and Virginia, and tries to orchestrate the pair's sacking. Rodney's plans for Chez Marlon don't sit well with Marlon and he threatens to quit. Rodney takes it in his stride and quickly lines up a replacement. Nicola digs her heels in about living with Carlos.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
*Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
*Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
*Virginia West - Bridget Fry
*Andrew Fraser - Mark Elstob
*Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Carlos Diaz - Gary Turner
*Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
*Katie Addyman - Sammy Winward
*Victoria Sugden - Hannah Midgley
*Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Lady Tara Thornfield - Anna Brecon
*Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Robert Sugden - Karl Davies
===Guest cast===
*Bus Driver - Don Crann
==Locations==
*Melby Farm - Farmhouse (kitchen and living room), yard and farmland
*Home Farm - Stud farm and office
*Pollard's Factory - Office
*Main Street
*Playground
*Hotten Train Station - Platform
*Chez Marlon - Restaurant and kitchen
*Hotten Road
*The Woolpack - Public bar
==Notes==
*First appearance of Robert Sugden since 31st May 2001 and first appearance of Karl Davies in the role.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,920,000 viewers (10th place).
Category:2001 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes