Next week on Coronation Street, the cobbles are set to erupt with explosive drama, heartbreak, and shocking twists. As Gary Windass spirals deeper into a personal crisis, Detective Lisa Swain faces a career-threatening breakdown, and a faked robbery threatens to unravel the Alahhan family’s secrets. Here are the top spoilers you need to know for the week ahead:

1. Gary Windass’ Emotional Breakdown

Fans of Coronation Street are in for a heart-wrenching ride as Gary Windass (Mikey Le Vell) plunges into a dark, destructive spiral. After months of shouldering the weight of Lou Michaelis’ violent rampage, the prison break of Mick, and the traumatic stabbing of PC Craig Tinker, Gary’s stoic exterior finally begins to crack. What starts as quiet visits to the local pub to drown his sorrows soon turns into a full-blown breakdown, with Gary turning to alcohol to mask the pain he’s unable to face.

His hands shake, his once-confident demeanor turns to one of hollow silence, and he isolates himself from his loved ones, including Sarah. Fans are left wondering: What devastating secret is Gary hiding? With growing concern from the community about his erratic behavior, is Gary heading for rock bottom? And, could this new darkness in his soul threaten his family life forever? Will his relationships with Sarah and others survive his emotional unraveling, or is this the beginning of a destructive path?

2. Lisa Swain Freezes During Robbery – Will She Ever Recover?

In one of the most shocking moments of the week, Detective Lisa Swain (Catherine Tyldesley) has a crisis of confidence that threatens her career. While on duty at the corner shop, a masked robber makes off with £6,000, and despite being present at the scene, Lisa freezes and fails to intervene. This failure, something that’s uncharacteristic of the tough-as-nails detective, leaves Carla (Alison King) deeply worried.

Lisa brushes it off as being “shaken,” but behind closed doors, the truth spills out in an emotional confession to Carla. For the first time in her career, Lisa admits that she was paralyzed by fear, something that has never happened to her before. Carla’s heart breaks as she watches Lisa unravel, and fans are left questioning whether Lisa will ever reclaim her confidence and badge. Will her future on the force be at risk, or will she find the strength to overcome this moment of doubt?

3. The £6,000 Heist – A Lie Exposed

The Coronation Street drama continues as Audi Alahhan (Hassan Izmail) is caught up in a faked robbery that threatens to expose his family’s secrets. Audi, overwhelmed by a £6,000 debt after overordering stock, teamed up with Brody Mis (Joe Leighton) to stage a robbery and claim the insurance money. But things quickly go awry when the heist takes place in broad daylight, drawing unwanted attention.

Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) overhears their plan and confronts Audi, forcing him to come clean about the fake theft. However, just when they think they’ve kept the secret under wraps, Dev Alahhan (Jimmi Harkishin) unexpectedly returns from India, threatening to expose their scheme. With the pressure mounting, can Audi and Brody keep their lie from unravelling? Will Dev find out the truth and turn their lives upside down?

4. Mick Malis’ Final Goodbye – A Dark Chapter Ends

After months of terror, bullying, and crime, Mick Malis (Joe Leighton) finally reaches the end of his reign of chaos. His storyline culminates in a shocking showdown at Underworld, where he stabbed Kit Green and took hostages before ultimately surrendering to the police. Mick’s reign of terror has left a trail of destruction in its wake, and his departure is far from clean.

Mick’s final act of betrayal comes when he disowns his son, Brody (Ryan Mulvey), blaming him for being Kit’s son and severing the last shred of family connection. Fans were shocked as Mick chose to distance himself from his own flesh and blood, delivering a devastating blow to Brody. While Joe Leighton confirms his departure from Coronation Street, fans are left wondering if the shadow of Mick’s violence will continue to haunt Weatherfield long after his exit.

5. Gary’s Dark Side Returns?

In another twist, Gary Windass returns home from the hospital after his attack with a new, ominous outlook. He admits to Maria (Samia Longchambon) that he’s allowed people to walk all over him for too long. This confession hints at the return of Gary’s darker side, which fans feared was gone for good. Could Gary be on the verge of becoming the ruthless man he once was, ready to unleash his fury once more? Is Gary on the brink of a Rick Naylor-style transformation that will send shockwaves through Weatherfield?