Coronation Street Season 50 Episode 51 Fri Mar 13 2009 Part 1

On Fri Mar 13 2009 Part 1, viewers tune into Coronation Street's landmark 50th season as they continue to follow the lives of the residents of Weatherfield, a small town in the Greater Manchester area of England. The episode begins with Rosie Webster's (Helen Flanagan) photoshoot for her calendars, eagerly waited for by many of her fans. Meanwhile, Sally is shocked when she discovers that her daughter Sophie (Brooke Vincent) has been caught shoplifting with her friend, Amber Kalirai (Nikki Patel).

Carla Connor (Alison King) is struggling with her business; troubles with suppliers have led to her temporarily closing factory doors, and she's stressed about the idea of telling her team the bad news. She confides in her partner, Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien), who attempts to calm her and suggests they go away for a break. However, her suspicions towards Tony continue to grow as she discovers he's been lying to her about his whereabouts. These suspicions are further heightened when she walks in on Tony talking to someone suspicious on the phone.

In other parts of the town, the residents are dealing with personal struggles of their own. Becky (Katherine Kelly) is disappointed when Slug (Marshall Lancaster) tells her that he has been offered a job in Milton Keynes, and that their marriage must end with their time spent together being just a memory. Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) tries to help Roy (David Neilson) to deal with the recent death of his mother, who he has been taking care of for years. Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is struggling with the idea of losing his daughter, Amber, to her new family; she wants to be a permanent part of their lives, but Dev is apprehensive.

As the day continues, the town of Weatherfield is hit with a violent storm, and realizations about the storm's impact begin to unfold. Tyrone (Alan Halsall) hurries to fix the missing roof tiles on his house before they're blown away by the strong winds. Meanwhile, the storm causes devastation elsewhere, as it's revealed that Rosie's photoshoot has been ruined by a fallen tree branch that strikes the team's equipment, forcing them to pack up and leave.

As the episode comes to a close, the residents of Weatherfield deal with the aftermath of the storm and attempt to pick up the pieces of their lives. Carla still can't shake off her suspicions about Tony, while Sally is left with a decision to make regarding the future of her daughter and Amber. Becky is left heartbroken but decides to move on from her marriage with Slug, while Dev and his family reach a decision about Amber that will change their lives forever.

Overall, Fri Mar 13 2009 Part 1 of Coronation Street's 50th season is a glimpse into the everyday struggles and dramas that the residents of Weatherfield face. The episode portrays relatable stories of love, loss, and betrayal, while also highlighting the unpredictability of life, seen through the storm that shook the characters' lives. Overall, the episode sets the stage for what will surely be an exciting and dramatic season full of twists and turns.