Episode 5884 (7th November 2004)

Plot
Karen leaves for Dublin. While she's away, Steve drives Liz to London to take part in a game show Top of the Tree, with the Barlows.

Blanche, Deirdre, Ken, Tracy and Amy prepare to leave for London. Liz assures them Steve will take part. Tracy realises Steve is unaware of this and looks forward to the trip even more when she finds out Karen will be away. Steve's unhappy when he realises Tracy's joining them in London. He soon angry when he realises he's been duped into taking part in the game show, and hopes Karen won't find out.

In the studio, Steve's uncomfortable with his 'Dad' name-tag, especially with Tracy's 'Mum' badge and questions from the presenter about how they met. Steve has to answer the big question about shoes, he decides to phone Karen for the answer.

Sally and Kevin look for Sophie's guinea pig, Sally accuses her of letting it out on purpose. They argue and Sophie points out Rosie is receiving all the attention and money. Sally tries to get out of drinks with Gemma's parents, Kevin tells her they have to go as it's arranged. Sally drags Kevin back from the Davenport's so she can change and get expensive wine to take, having seen the size of their house.

Meanwhile, Jamie sulks as Warren takes Candice out on a date. Danny submits and gives Jamie some money to take Leanne out. Jamie brags to Leanne that Danny has to stay in his good books now but won't say any more. Leanne's intrigued.

Patrick nervously asks Janice out on a date, she agrees. Patrick is happy. They finally catch up with each other and go out.

Regular cast

 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Sunita Alahan - Shobna Gulati
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Karen McDonald - Suranne Jones
 * Patrick Tussel - Trevor Dwyer-Lynch
 * Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Danny Baldwin - Bradley Walsh
 * Jamie Baldwin - Rupert Hill
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
 * Warren Baldwin - Danny Young
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson

Guest cast

 * Tania - Ella Kenion
 * Presenter - Michael Fenton Stevens