Emmerdale fans are in for two of the most emotional and revealing episodes of the year as ITV airs back-to-back standalone specials. These flashback-driven episodes will dive deep into long-running mysteries — Bear Wolf’s disappearance and Robert Sugden’s untold prison past — while fresh tensions ripple through the village.

Bear Wolf’s Whereabouts Revealed – Monday, November 10

After months of uncertainty, viewers will finally learn what happened to Bear Wolf following his sudden exit from the village. The special episode traces his descent into hardship and a terrifying situation beyond his control. Once the strong, dependable father figure, Bear is now trapped in circumstances that expose his vulnerability and isolation.

Back in the village, Paddy grows increasingly desperate, convinced that something terrible has happened. When the police refuse to escalate the case, Mandy promises to help him search. A heartbreaking moment follows when little Eve, playing a “Bear hunt” game, claims to have seen her grandfather in the distance. Could she be right — or is it just a child’s imagination?

Robert Sugden Opens Up About His Prison Past – Wednesday, November 12

In another powerful standalone episode, Robert Sugden breaks years of silence about his life behind bars. Sentenced in 2019 for the death of Lee Posner, Robert’s story has remained mostly hidden — until now.

Flashbacks reveal how prison life changed him and how he met Kev, the man who would eventually become his husband. The episode explores how the two men transformed pain into connection, finding love in the darkest of places. When Robert finally opens up to Aaron and Victoria, the truth shakes his family but also brings a measure of healing.

Charity Panics as Ross Gets Closer to Mack

Elsewhere, Charity is alarmed to see Ross Barton getting increasingly close to Mack Boyd. When a tipsy Mack boasts that the two “tell each other everything,” Charity’s unease grows — especially as Ross seems to be digging into family matters best left buried.

Paddy Refuses to Give Up on Bear

Still haunted by Bear’s disappearance, Paddy can’t shake the feeling that his father wouldn’t willingly abandon his family. Despite Swirling’s reassurances, Paddy’s fears only deepen. As he and Mandy press on with their own search, new clues may finally bring them closer to the truth — but what they discover could change everything.

With two emotional flashback episodes and several intertwining storylines, Emmerdale is set to deliver a gripping week that blends mystery, heartache, and long-awaited answers.