Picture Spoilers: Coming up on Hollyoaks (January 4-7)

Coming up on Hollyoaks, Silas's plot reaches its endgame as he comes face to face with Mercedes.

Elsewhere, Toby gets closer to Cleo and the events of New Year's Eve continue to loom large over the village.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from upcoming new episodes in the New Year!

Monday, January 4 (Episode 5499)

Writer: Steve Hughes
Director: Paulette Randall

As she waits for Bobby to come home, Mercedes is left shocked by a horrible gift on the doorstep. Convinced that it's Silas with help from a member of the family, she installs cameras at the pub - but Sylver worries that she's masking something else.

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Also: Ste offers support to the Lomaxes, while Darren, Mandy and Nancy are still reeling from New Year's Eve.

This episode airs Monday, January 4 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Wednesday, December 30 at 7pm on E4

Tuesday, January 5 (Episode 5500)

Writer: Darren Fairhurst
Director: Paulette Randall

As Goldie plans the wedding, Joel admits to Cleo that he doesn't know what he wants any more. Meanwhile, Toby has another date with Cleo - but Felix is worried that she could be in danger from his son.

© Lime Pictures

© Lime Pictures

© Lime Pictures

© Lime Pictures

Also: Mercedes proceeds with her plan to uncover the family mole.

This episode airs Tuesday, January 5 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Monday, January 4 at 7pm on E4

Wednesday, January 6 (Episode 5501)

Writer: Karla Marie Sweet
Director: Paulette Randall

Sylver returns from the airport without Bobby - and when a distraught Mercedes calls Bobby's phone, Silas answers and tells her to meet him at The Folly.

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© Lime Pictures

This episode airs Wednesday, January 6 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Tuesday, January 5 at 7pm on E4

Thursday, January 7 (Episode 5502)

Writer: Richard Burke
Director: Paulette Randall

Silas gives Mercedes two deadly choices.

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Also: Toby offers to look for Bobby, while Walter offers a troubled Joel some advice.

This episode airs Thursday, January 7 at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and Wednesday, January 6 at 7pm on E4

Written by
Neil Wilkes

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