Hollyoaks Omnibus

The McQueens' family therapy session ignites heightened emotions, with Rex attempting to mend the past while a resident finds themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. John Paul enlists his new ally Smithy for a favour, leaving his trustworthiness in doubt, and Prince finds himself cornered.

The broadcast on 9 February 2026 is a single‑episode programme, classified as an episode of the ongoing series. It was written by James Coleman, Daniel Moulson and Alanna Hallum, directed by Alex Browning and Sean Glynn, and produced by Lime Pictures. The heart of the episode is a heated family‑therapy session that brings the McQueens together, sparking a wave of strong feelings. Rex attempts a conciliatory gesture to mend past wounds, while one of the housemates unexpectedly finds themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Meanwhile, John Paul reaches out to his new ally Smithy for a favour, leaving viewers to wonder whether Smithy can be trusted. Dillon puts forward a proposal to Donny, and a sudden revelation threatens to destabilise an existing relationship. Prince feels the pressure of being backed into a corner, and Liberty leans heavily on her friends as doubts about her fresh romance begin to surface. One resident, in particular, is left completely overwhelmed by the surge of emotion. Further threads interweave throughout the hour. The therapy setting acts as a catalyst for each character’s personal crisis, from Rex’s attempt at reconciliation to the uneasy alliance between John Paul and Smithy. Liberty’s growing concerns about her partnership add another layer of tension, while Prince’s precarious position underscores the episode’s theme of feeling trapped. The combined storylines ensure the episode remains emotionally charged from start to finish.