Episode 1 (16th October 1972)

Plot
As the Sugden and Skilbeck families gather for the funeral of Jacob Sugden, Jacob's eldest son Jack returns to Emmerdale Farm after last being there eight years ago. Jacob has left Jack the farm in his will and this caused bad feeling amongst the Sugden children - Peggy and Joe. As the family attend the funeral, Jack wanders around the farm. There he meets Marian Wilks, the daughter of Henry Wilks who has just bought the ajoining land to Emmerdale - Inglebrook. After the funeral is over, Jack makes his return known to the family. He is given a frosty reception by his sister Peggy. Henry Wilks visits Annie Sugden, mother of Peggy, Jack and Joe, to claim right of way on their land. She sends him packing but he is adamant it is not over.

Main cast

 * Annie Sugden - Sheila Mercier
 * Joe Sugden - Frazer Hines
 * Jack Sugden - Andrew Burt
 * Peggy Skilbeck - Jo Kendall
 * Matt Skilbeck - Frederick Pyne
 * Sam Pearson - Toke Townley
 * Henry Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
 * Marian Wilks - Gail Harrison
 * Amos Brearly - Ronald Magill

Guest cast

 * Alec Saunders - Alan Tucker