Episode 9176 (31st May 2017)

Plot
Nick struggles to free himself from the quicksand but with nothing to grip onto he remains trapped. He throws his phone away in frustration after failing to get a signal in the deserted beach. In his bathroom, Daniel grips the knife in his hand, contemplating self-harm. Denise refuses to leave until she knows he's safe, despite her arrival bringing about his state of panic. Bethany bins her birthday present from Sarah without opening it. Nathan takes off her engagement ring for the party. Gemma advises Cathy to take charge of her relationship with Brian. Ken is cool towards Denise, unconvinced by her concern for Daniel. Denise tells him she'd just had a breakdown when she walked out and felt that Daniel would be better off without her. She built a new life and put the old one to the back of her mind, but never stopped loving Daniel. Daniel puts the knife down and cries into his arms. As she's getting ready to set off with Chesney, Sinead spills a drink in the flat. While cleaning it up, she notices the loose floorboards and finds Daniel's bloodied book. Anna gets the afternoon off. Kevin asks Erica to keep her away from No.13 as he's setting up a surprise party. Peter and Steve feel bad about leaving Nick behind and go back to fetch him. Peter spots him in the water, the tide rising, and they run to his aid. While Steve goes to get help, Peter stays with Nick, powerless to save him without putting himself at risk. The water now up to his neck, Nick gives up the fight and asks Peter to tell Leanne and Oliver that he loves them. Sinead works out that Daniel attacked Ken because of the abortion. She puts the book back in its hiding place but Chesney tells her she must inform the police. Cathy pulls Brian under a ladder to kiss her. Craig finds Shona unconscious in the alleyway and calls an ambulance. At the party, Nathan ensures that all of Bethany's drinks are spiked. Bethany sees Lara Cutler apparently wearing her necklace and starts a fight with her. Lara tells her that Nathan gives jewellery to all his girls before Nathan separates them. The coast guard arrives and rescues Nick. Peter is relieved that he didn't have to watch Nick drown. Daniel finally opens the bathroom door but is a nervous wreck. Ken offers to take him home, announcing that he needs help, not judgement. DS MacKinnon and DC Glynn suddenly arrive and arrest Daniel for attempted murder. Daniel confesses that he attacked Ken.

Regular cast

 * Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Denise Osbourne - Denise Black
 * Daniel Osbourne - Rob Mallard
 * Bethany Platt - Lucy Fallon
 * Shona Ramsey - Julia Goulding
 * Cathy Matthews - Melanie Hill
 * Gemma Winter - Dolly-Rose Campbell
 * Brian Packham - Peter Gunn
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Sinead Tinker - Katie McGlynn
 * Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
 * Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Anna Windass - Debbie Rush
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Erica Holroyd - Claire King
 * Craig Tinker - Colson Smith

Guest cast

 * Nathan Curtis - Christopher Harper
 * Mel Maguire - Sonia Ibrahim
 * Ian Yardley - Anthony Bowers
 * Lara Cutler - Niamh Blackshaw
 * DS MacKinnon - Sandra Huggett
 * DC Glynn - Phil Rowson (Uncredited)

Places

 * Coronation Street
 * 15a Coronation Street - Living room/kitchen
 * Nick's Bistro
 * Victoria Street
 * Roy's Rolls
 * Nathan Curtis's flat
 * Daniel Osbourne's flat, Linford Street
 * Unknown street
 * Beach