Episode 5847 (17th September 2004)

Plot
Steve's relieved when Karen admits she isn't really pregnant but wants to start trying for a baby as soon as possible. Steve thinks it's too soon. Karen's becoming obsessed with wanting a baby. Steve's worried it's borne out of jealousy for baby Amy. She assures him it isn't.

Dev's shocked when he receives a solicitor's letter accusing him of discrimination against Leanne contrary to the Sex Discrimination Act. When Sunita hears Leanne's story of how Dev sexually harassed her she doesn't know what to believe although Dev denies it vehemently. Dev's deeply worried when he realises Sunita's starting to believe Leanne's pack of lies.

Meanwhie, Ciaran's new restaurant is really struggling and Tracy's quick to point out that he'd be better to sell it and salvage something from the mess. Ciaran lies to Penny saying they've had a really busy lunchtime. Tracy's angry when Ciaran suggests she should stop wasting her time pining over Steve and start focusing on him. She tells him where to go and storms out.

Sarah gets a shop assistant's job in the Corner Shop. She gets upset when Todd arrives to take over the evening shift.

Elsewhere, Katy, Candice and Fiz decide to have a joint birthday party in Martin's flat.

Regular cast

 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Karen McDonald - Suranne Jones
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Sunita Parekh - Shobna Gulati
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Fred Elliott - John Savident
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
 * Penny King - Pauline Fleming
 * Katy Harris - Lucy-Jo Hudson
 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
 * Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Ghadie
 * Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley

Guest cast
None