CORONATION STREET PREVIEW: WHAT'S IN STORE NEXT WEEK, EPISODE SYNOPSIS REVEALED

A look ahead to next week's episodes of Coronation Street, with a full rundown of each episode.

Monday 24th August 2026

After Sally and Tim hear screams from the garden to find Lucy pointing at Jodie accusing her of spying. Later, Lucy asks Tim to take her to see her Mum at the undertakers, but she panics at the door. Later, Tim confesses his guilt over her Mum’s death. How will Lucy react? 

When Celeste calls in, Todd’s surprised to see her. As Todd sees Celeste out, she spots Bernie across the street and hurries over, calling out her name but Bernie gives her the short shrift.  When Celeste reveals that she’s Bernie’s Mum’s twin sister, Todd’s gobsmacked. Todd calls at the café and breaks the news to Bernie that her Aunty Celeste is dying and suggests that now would be a good time to reconnect.  How will Bernie respond? 

When Ollie reveals that he’s meeting an influencer who wants to review Speed Daal, Ben decides to go into competition and announces that the Rovers are holding a craft beer event. Jude, the influencer, calls at the Rovers and samples the craft beers. Will this ignite a bitter father and son rivalry? Bethany takes a call from Sarah and does her best to reassure her that Harry’s doing fine. 

Wednesday 26th August 2026

Lucy is horrified when Sally reveals she has booked her a counseling session. Though she eventually agrees to the meeting, Lucy uses the time to vent her hatred for Sally and Tim. Later, Lucy throws a bowl of popcorn over Joanie, brands them all liars and flees upstairs. Once alone, Lucy takes a secret call from her Dad who tells her to stick to their story. 

As Ben and Ollie exchange words, they’re distracted by someone on the staircase. When a dishevelled Brian enters, followed by Maggie, everyone is in shock. A smitten Brian later quizzes Eva on how to woo Maggie. Eva assures Maggie that she’s really happy for her but unaware that Brian has just arrived with flowers, Maggie tells Eva it was an underwhelming night and one not to be repeated.  When Maggie calls at the Kabin to apologise, will she put things right? 

Christina confides in Glenda that she’s barely heard a word from George and suspects this might be the end for them. A tipsy Christina topples over in the ginnel, where Jake films her and empties his water bottle on her. Ollie chases Jake, and Glenda and Christina soon find Ollie with Jake pinned to the floor. When Christina reveals Jake only used water, Ollie is mortified and releases him. 

Kacey enters Sarah’s cell to find her in tears, but when Kacey asks if she’s crying over Harry, Sarah’s unnerved to realise she knows her son's name. As Bethany sorts the washing she finds some blood on one of Kit’s t-shirts. What has he done? Todd advises Celeste to forget about Bernie and enjoy the time she has left.  When Todd reveals that he’s off to Pride at the weekend, Celeste tells him she’ll come along too. 

Thursday 27th August 2026

As a frightened Sarah looks at her photo of Harry with his face scrubbed out, Kacey enters who mentions missing pool balls from the recreation room. Bethany learns from Alya that Adam took Harry to a new friend's house from the holiday club. Back at the prison, Kacey reminds Sarah she needs Kit’s help and shows her some pictures of Harry at his new friend's house.

A distraught Sarah calls Adam who confirms Harry is at Lottie’s house and urges him to collect him and keep him close. Adam interrogates Lottie about the pictures - is she in cahoots with Kacey? In her cell, Sarah stuffs the stolen pool balls into a sock, creating a makeshift weapon. What is Sarah planning? 

Jake makes out to Gary and Maria that he was on his way to call for Joseph at the time of the incident. Gary urges him to be honest during his statement. In the Rovers, Christina and Glenda assure Ollie he acted in good faith, but they’re interrupted by the arrival of PC Jess Heywood, who arrests Ollie on suspicion of assault. Jess warns Ollie that he could be looking at a custodial sentence. Will Ollie be able to clear his name? 

Sally admits to Tim that she’s not sure she can cope with Lucy’s issues. When Ruth, the social worker, calls and gently probes Lucy in a bid to find out if she’s happy with her foster home, will Lucy tell the truth? Glenda finds Maggie lurking in the hallway who admits she’s avoiding Brian. 

Friday 28th August 2026

Sarah hears voices outside her cell and pulls out her sock weapon in readiness. Meanwhile, Kit tells Bethany he plans to threaten Kacey’s son to leave them alone. Kit spots Brandon in the precinct and gives him a chase, but Bernie intervenes and tells him it’s time he looked out for himself. At the prison, Sarah approaches Kacey’s cell clutching her makeshift weapon. What is Sarah going to do? 

A nervous Christina tidies the house in preparation for George’s return. Todd arrives for work to find George already there. When George chastises him for trying to bury his problems with alcohol, Todd tells him about Christina’s drunken antics in the ginnel. George returns home and tells Christina that he’s had time to think. Will George give their relationship another go? 

Todd tells Bernie that Celeste has taken a turn for the worse but Bernie’s unfazed. Bernie opens up to Dev about the rift between her Mum and Celeste. What did Celeste do? Ben tells Gary that Ollie might end up in prison. Jake listens, awash with guilt. Will Jake tell the truth? 

Coronation Street continues weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.