River City

- Season 22

(2020)

With Lenny back in charge, Lou has to prove her worth - with deadly consequences. Scarlett's first surgery as councillor is sabotaged, while Poppy has to work hard to convince Caitlin to go for bail.

Caitlin's release sees a panicked Ruby take drastic action, endangering her own son. Meanwhile, a reinvigorated Kim's return confuses Bob, and Lou's actions put an end to Eve's Mother's Day plans.

The arrival of a vengeful Tyler puts Alex's reunion with his teenage child in jeopardy. Meanwhile, a chance for Bob and Angus to appear on a quiz show might get their friendship back on track.

Ruby is thwarted in taking home her baby when concerns are raised about her welfare. Jessie finds out who her dad, Alex, really is, while Dylan's desperation to keep Cameron at home threatens to push him further away.

Lou is forced to go to extreme lengths to obtain incriminating evidence on Lenny - but at what cost? Meanwhile, Kim worries about her first date post-Bob, while Madonna's relationship with Scarlett is put to the test during the Easter egg hunt.

Poppy investigates a new line of inquiry that threatens to have severe implications for Caitlin's trial. Elsewhere, Jessie takes control as the Murdoch boys get in each other's way, and Scarlett lies to ensure Bob helps with a local initiative.

Lenny has discovered Lou is working undercover and all bets are off. Bob and Angus try to make sure Kim can't go on a date, while a gangster sets his sights on Poppy.

Caitlin has to go to desperate lengths to clear her name, while Bernie takes a stand when Scarlett's actions as councillor threaten the hub. And DCI Grant finally makes her move against the Murdochs.

It's the showdown in Shieldinch, with Lou having picked her side and DCI Grant on the edge, all roads are closing in on the Murdochs. Will Lenny meet his end at the rogue cop's hand? Meanwhile, Jac is burning to find out if Caitlin is to blame for the fire, while Poppy worries about a bundle of joy.

Lou attends what she thinks is her last supper with the Murdochs, while Poppy's plans for Stevie's birthday are jeopardised by a sinister presence. Meanwhile, Stevie is in a reflective mood as he thinks everyone has forgotten about his big day.

Shieldinch bids farewell to an old friend, while Poppy comes to a worrying conclusion. Caitlin covers health concerns and Lenny faces danger.

Rory's shock at meeting a face from the past inadvertently makes him the hero. Meanwhile, Maggie worries about Caitlin while trying to keep Ruby calm. And Poppy reveals her fears while, Bob wonders if he is going to be granted a second chance at happiness.

As Rory spends time with his ex, Lenny wonders just what Paul's motives are. Elsewhere, Ruby and Maggie anxiously await their test results, Poppy faces up to life with a stalker, while Jac encourages Lou to take their relationship out of the shadows.

Poppy questions Stevie's response to her stalking fears, Angus gets a pleasant surprise when he meets a face from the past and Lenny lies to Rory about Alex's whereabouts.

With Caitlin's condition getting worse, can the McLean women find the courage to say their goodbyes? And while Scarlett and Eve are fuming over emails from Poppy, Jac and Lou are having relationship issues and Bob plans to win Kim back.

Ellie's shock confession sends AJ reeling, while it's a race against time for Maggie to deliver Ruby's message to Caitlin. Poppy takes decisive action against her stalker, and Bob ignores Angus's advice to stall his plans to win Kim back.

Lenny finally learns the truth about Paul, but at what cost? Poppy's efforts to stop her stalker see her square off with dangerous Tyler Foulkes. And while Bob tries to come to terms with Angus's revelations about Kim, Ellie is determined to track down Joe's real killer.

As Jessie tries to find out what happened to Lenny, Paul does whatever it takes to stop the Murdochs from finding out. Stevie's actions to defend Poppy from her stalker only make matters worse. And while Ruby is determined to reopen the pub, does Kim's interference cost Angus his shot with Rebecca?

Poppy reveals her darkest fears about the identity of the stalker. The Murdoch Boys' anxious search for Lenny leads them back to the Foulkes' - but should they be searching closer to home? It's all CD collections and toy cars for Lou and Jac as they take a big step together. And Kim is not as excited about Levi's dinner invite as he thought she would be.

Paul tries to cosy up to Rory, but just what is his plan? Or is he just winging it? Poppy tries to build bridges with Stevie, but finds herself being helped by Cameron.

Eve does a great job cheering up Poppy, but with her stalker out there, how long can it last? Meanwhile, Maggie resorts to desperate measures to guilt-trip Caitlin into getting better.

Nothing can go wrong for Poppy's big meeting - or can it? Paul and Lenny start to bond, but Lenny is playing the long game.

Ruby is determined to make the day a special one for Caitlin, but some things are out of her control. Elsewhere, Eve becomes suspicious of her son when Cameron is caught in a lie, and with options running out, Alex's search for Lenny highlights a new target.

A shocking discovery is made about Poppy's tormentor. Meanwhile, as the search for Lenny intensifies, Alex tracks Paul back to his house. Ellie worries that Caitlin has given up on any chance of freedom, while Bob tries to come to terms with Kim's new relationship.

Some quick thinking puts Eve on the back foot as her allegations are challenged. Elsewhere, Angus and Rebecca go on a socially distant date, and Lenny's chances of escaping slip through his fingers when the architect of his misery reveals themselves.

Lenny makes a final attempt to survive when faced with a vengeful Amber, and time runs out on Alex and Rory's search for their dad. Elsewhere, Eve struggles to come to terms with the idea that Cameron could be capable of being Poppy's stalker and what she should do next.

Lenny is determined to keep Amber in Shieldinch, but his solutions are not met with universal approval. Meanwhile, Cameron's attempts to alleviate Dylan's anxieties don't go to plan, and Ellie's desire for justice only succeeds in angering Nicole.

A desperate Ellie makes a final attempt to clear Caitlin's name. Meanwhile, Alex is torn between his obligation to Amber and his relationship with Jessie. Scarlett and Bernie receive Molly's will.

Caitlin and Ruby have an honest discussion about Joe's murder - but how will Ruby cope with the truth? Amber resorts to drastic measures when she feels disrespected by the Murdoch men, and sparks fly when new girlfriend Jac meets Lou's old flame.

Trying to ease the rising tensions, Levi is on a mission to make Bob his best buddy. Meanwhile, Amber visits the Two Jailbirds and is unimpressed by how Stevie has been running the place in her absence, and Cameron needs to deflect Eve's growing suspicions.

Results from the second post-mortem are in, and they place a Shieldinch resident in the guilty spotlight. Poppy gets an unexpected present with horrifying implications, and Jessie's effort to understand her aunt Amber unleashes the redhead's inner demon.

Slipping further away from Poppy, Stevie struggles to hold his temper when Cameron antagonises him. Ruby's loft clear-out reveals something Caitlin would rather have stayed hidden, and Lenny learns the dreadful truth of why Amber is in Shieldinch.

The discovery of the blood-spattered rug puts Caitlin back in jail. Love guru Levi takes on Bob as an apprentice, while Amber rejects any sympathy over the death of her daughter.

Eve's suspicions eat away at her, how much longer can she keep this secret? Caitlin is released from jail but finds Ruby has discovered the confession tapes. Lou can't reject former lover Amber, while Jac sees the consequence of her shoddy police work.

When the police arrive at her doorstep, Eve realises she has been outplayed by devious Cameron. It's Jessie's 17th birthday, and Alex wants it to be perfect - but not every family member is on board with the celebrations. Meanwhile, Paul is torn between confronting his fear and his heart's desire.

Eve and Poppy combine forces to try to defeat Cameron, but are they a match for him? Alex decides his future may be outside of Shieldinch, and Stevie hires Sonny to help spruce up the Two Jailbirds.

Poppy continues with her plan despite knowing the pain it will cause Stevie, but has no idea the dark past Cameron has been hiding and how much danger she is in.

When Cameron realises what Poppy was up to, she finds herself trapped with her enraged stalker. Meanwhile, Eve is in a race against time - but who will she save, her son or her friend?

Alex tries to limit the damage Amber has caused, but his sister is hell-bent on full war. Meanwhile, Stevie's positive outlook shatters when he arrives for work, and Poppy rages at the injustice of what happened to her.

Lenny's mission to pacify Tyler misses the deadline, and the Foulkes aren't a family to be disrespected without consequence. With Cameron missing on bail, Poppy has to decide if she can stay and fight her stalker again.

While Alex suffers the consequence of Tyler's ire, Amber finally sees the impact of her actions, and Lenny discovers Amber's twisted plan for the Murdoch family.

Lenny struggles to meet Tyler's deadline, even selling businesses to make the shortfall, and there is a heavy price for the Murdoch family to pay. Meanwhile, Rebecca tries to hide her disappointment with Angus as Levi gives relationship advice, and Dylan pours his heart out to a sympathetic Ruby.

It's a waiting game for Lenny as he awaits news of Rory. Meanwhile, Stevie has a major shock when he arrives at work and has to choose between money and his pride. Struggling without Poppy, Caitlin gets an idea that could make or break her case.

Lenny goes old-school gangster when the Foulkes threaten his family once more. One way or another, the violence will end today. Meanwhile, Bob drags a reluctant Stevie out for a drink to stop his moping, and video games help Eve bond with Dylan.

Fed up with playing second fiddle to Kim, Rebecca resorts to desperate measures to get Angus's attention. Meanwhile, Amber is determined to do what she can to help Rory recover. And with debts mounting, Stevie contemplates other ways of making some quick cash.

Dylan is shocked when Cameron returns to Shieldinch asking for help having broken bail. Meanwhile, Amber isn't a donor match for Rory, reducing his chances for a transplant, and Angus's relationship gets fast-tracked due to a thoughtless comment from Kim.

Business is dire at the Two Jailbirds as Sonny's concern for Stevie grows - but is Stevie ready to listen? Meanwhile, Scarlett asks Rebecca for a free haircut, unaware Rebecca has been lying about her experience. Eve's relaxing morning is ruined when she sees spiteful online reviews...about her.

Lacking other options, Caitlin becomes her own lawyer. And frustrations boil over as Caitlin asks Maggie questions about Joe's death. Meanwhile, Paul's test to check if he's a match for Rory makes Lenny unexpectedly protective, and Sonny's chat with Scarlett about Stevie brings out the worst in Scarlett.

Maggie has flashbacks to Joe's murder - but will they exonerate Caitlin or convict her? Meanwhile, the O'Hara flat is emptied by debt collectors after Cameron plays mind games on Dylan, and Rory is shocked to see who has moved into the Murdoch home.

Maggie battles to understand her returned memories, while her daughters and Nicole try to mitigate the damage. Realising they will soon be homeless, Scarlett steps in to fix Stevie's problems. Cameron's poisonous words affect Dylan's world view, and Rebecca's lies dig her into a deeper hole.

When Paul is found to be a kidney donor match for Rory, Alex seeks advice from Eve and makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Bob's suspicions of Rebecca cause her to jeopardise her relationship with Angus, and Stevie's attempts to find an income fail, while Ruby's concern for Maggie grows.

Dylan takes Ruby out for a date and works up the courage to tell her how he feels. Meanwhile, Rebecca's lies have finally caught up with her, an anxious Lou prepares for her interview, and Alex has a difficult decision to make.

Amber learns the secret Alex has been hiding, but doesn't know how to deal with it. Meanwhile, Stevie makes an impulsive decision that has consequences, and Cameron sinks his claws deeper into Dylan.

Rory's condition deteriorates, but Alex is distracted by the DNA results. Stevie has to cope with Tyler as a new boss, and Eve sees how twisted Dylan has become. Meanwhile, Angus's friends try to mend his broken heart.

Sonny faces a race against time after discovering Stevie's dark intentions. Elsewhere, Caitlin faces an alarming proposition from her new lawyer, and Alex's patience is tested when Amber arouses Rory's suspicions.

Stevie faces the consequences of his actions, but an unlikely ally attempts to revive his thirst for life. Meanwhile, Scarlett and Sonny reflect on Stevie's condition, and Angus steps up for Bob.

Maggie's resolve is pushed to the limit as she threatens to break her silence over Joe's death. Elsewhere, Kim is faced with the terms of her relationship with Levi, leading to devastating consequences, Scarlett struggles to reconnect with Stevie, and Paul receives life-changing news.

The day of Caitlin's trial has arrived. Caitlin's lawyer reminds her of their strategy, but the prosecution has a surprise in store, as Maggie starts to unravel. Jac refuses to listen to Lou about the scale of Joe's abuse, while Bernie and Suzie hold the fort at The Tall Ship.

The verdict of Caitlin's trial is awaited with bated breath. Meanwhile, Ellie faces heartbreak, and Dylan is surprised when Cameron returns.

Dylan gets cold feet when it's time to escape Shieldinch, but Cameron's sinister plans continue behind his back. Ash tries to build broken bridges, and Rory returns home from his operation. Meanwhile, Jac struggles to come to terms with a horrible truth.

Eve faces an explosive showdown with Cameron - but will she be able to stop her son's reign of terror? Meanwhile, Amber panics when Rory presents her with a bombshell, Scarlett attempts to keep Stevie in her sight, and Jac reacts to being the target of vandalism in the wake of Joe's trial.