Pick of the Plots: Monday 9th October

As Jay wakes up after spending the night at Nadine’s apartment, he finds a bag of ketamine on her bedside table. When Jay confronts Nadine, she says it helps her cope, and she suggests it might be beneficial for him as well.

At home, Ben is annoyed that Jay’s been out all night again, and Callum later confronts him about Nadine. Sceptical of Jay’s claims that he just goes to her flat to sleep, Callum warns Nadine to leave Jay alone and tells her about Lola’s death.

Later, Jay tries to make an effort with Lexi. However, he soon slips away to see Nadine and score some ketamine from her.

Meanwhile, Dorian flirts with Sharon and invites her for a drink at The Vic to discuss business. Sharon lets Keanu look after Albie for her but he’s rattled to see her all dolled up. Over their drink, Dorian tells Sharon there’s a job for her in Abu Dhabi, and she should jump at the chance, leaving Sharon tempted.

Elsewhere, Kathy asks Rocky why his share of their loan repayments isn’t in her account. He lies that Jay forgot to do the wages but secretly heads to the bookies to try to win the money.

Also, the police find Nugget’s mobile by the canal and inform Ravi they will dredge the water to look for clues. Suki secretly phones Nugget and asks him to let Ravi know he’s alive.

EastEnders, BBC One, tonight at 7.30pm or watch on BBC iPlayer now

As he slowly realises that his time might be up, and with nothing to lose, Stephen is determined to make a final bid for freedom and will stop anyone that gets in his way.

A frustrated Carla is convinced Stephen dosed her up on LSD, but without evidence, the police can’t prove it. When Carla finds a print-out of one-way tickets to Thailand in the office printer, she convinces DS Swain that Stephen is a flight risk. Ignoring Swain’s insistence that she tell no-one, Carla explains to Jenny that the police are investigating Stephen and implores her not to go to Thailand with him, as she could be running off with a murderer.

Meanwhile, Tim is distracted from Sally’s plans for their wedding anniversary when a passing mention from Brian of Stephen’s interest in the canal dredging project gets the cogs whirring. On the canal towpath, Tim finds a discarded boat hook and starts poking about in the water when a corpse’s hand floats to the surface. Fleeing back to his cab, Tim dials 999, but the phone cuts out and before he can call back, Stephen climbs into the back seat of his cab.

Stephen tries to strangle Tim with a tie. Tim makes a bid for freedom but trips on his shoelace and, as he clambers to his feet, he’s knocked unconscious by Stephen with a brick. As a furious Sally assumes that Tim has gone to the County match with Kevin, her husband is actually fighting for his life in the boot of his car which is being doused in petrol. Has Stephen killed again?

Later, Stephen arrives back on the cobbles smoothly bypassing Jenny and heads straight for a shower to wash away all traces of blood and fuel before calling the airline to confirm his flight for tomorrow.

Meanwhile, police lift the roof box from the murky waters of the canal. Craig and Swain shudder to see it contains human remains.

Coronation Street, ITV1, tonight at 8pm

Mackenzie makes peace with Charity, resolving that the relationship between them is over.

Mackenzie kisses Charity on the forehead, unaware Chloe is watching them. Chloe demands to know what is going on.

Meanwhile, an anxious Jai is relieved when Suni enters, ready to talk. However, Suni and Jai are soon both in for a shock.

Elsewhere, Sam is upset that Lydia has gone to her mother’s and he doesn’t understand why. He talks to Kim, who subtly tests the waters with Sam, trying to determine if Lydia has revealed the truth.

Sam and Kim are both panicked when they try to call Lydia’s mum, only to find Lydia isn’t there.

Emmerdale, ITV1, tonight at 7.30pm