This week on Emmerdale, Dawn's left with a serious dilemma by Alex.

Meanwhile, Noah breaks Amelia's heart, Mary decides to stay in the village longer... and the day of Meena's plea hearing arrives.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week's new episodes!

Monday, March 14 (Episode 9310)

Writer: Bill Taylor
Director: Reece Dinsdale

Billy suggests to Dawn that he should adopt Lucas so they can be a proper family - and while she's thrilled by the idea, she's nervous about how Alex will react.

Noah flirts with Amelia to try to make Chloe jealous, but he's left frustrated when Chloe turns her attentions to Jacob instead.

This episode airs Monday, March 14 at 7.30pm on ITV

Tuesday, March 15 (Episode 9311)

Writer: Jane Pearson
Director: Reece Dinsdale

Alex agrees to Dawn's proposal for Billy to adopt Lucas - but it comes at a price: she needs to deal drugs for him to help pay off his debts.

Cathy throws a party and as the drinks flow, Noah tries again to make Chloe jealous by using Amelia, much to the disapproval of Samson, whose own crush on Amelia has been deepening. The truth about what Noah's up to soon comes out though and Amelia's left heartbroken.

This episode airs Tuesday, March 15 at 7.30pm on ITV

Wednesday, March 16 (Episode 9312)

Writer: Chris Gill
Director: Reece Dinsdale

Dawn makes a final call before joining Alex for the deal. Later, as the meeting with Alex's dealer is wrapping up, a police car arrives and Dawn is bundled away.

Feeling heartbroken, Amelia admits to her family what happened with Noah - but she's embarrassed when Kerry gives him what for.

Also: Manpreet puts on a brave face as Meena's plea hearing draws near.

This episode airs Wednesday, March 16 at 7.30pm on ITV

Thursday, March 17 (Episodes 9313 and 9314)

Writer: Isobel Cameron and Samantha Doland De Vaux
Director: Neil Alderton

Marlon offers Billy some fatherly advice.

Rhona's annoyed at herself when she realises she's inadvertently convinced her mother to stay in Emmerdale.

At the plea hearing, Meena's disappointed at the small turnout - but does her best to unsettle those who have turned up, including pleading guilty to the first of her charges. Later, Manpreet suffers a panic attack at the thought of testifying and decides to flee.

This hour-long episode airs Thursday, March 17 at 7.30pm on ITV

Friday, March 18 (Episode 9315)

Writer: Lesley Clare O'Neill
Director: Neil Alderton

Ethan and Marcus get to know each other better.

Also: Concern grows for Manpreet's whereabouts, while Rhona and Mary share a moment of tenderness as they bond over a shared secret.

This episode airs Friday, March 18 at 7.30pm on ITV