Summer Bay is heading into one of its most emotionally charged and dramatic weeks yet, as Home and Away delivers a relentless run of heartbreak, passion, betrayal,

and shocking consequences. From explosive confrontations and forbidden romance to a devastating medical collapse and a shocking arrest, the episodes airing

between January 5 and January 9 promise to leave viewers reeling. Grief continues to ripple through the community after Theo Poulos’s tragic death, while new secrets

and dangerous decisions threaten to tear relationships apart. Here’s a detailed look at the 13 major twists set to rock the Bay next week.

1. Leah and Justin struggle to survive their grief
The week opens with the raw aftermath of Theo’s death still hanging heavily over Leah Patterson Baker and Justin Morgan. Justin takes a brave step forward by attending his first counseling session, hoping to find a way to process the overwhelming loss. He gently encourages Leah to join him, but she shuts the idea down completely, insisting she isn’t ready to open up to a stranger. Later, Leah visits Theo’s apartment to collect his treasured guitar and finds Sunny listening to Theo’s lyric album. Hearing her nephew’s voice breaks through her emotional defenses, leaving Leah in tears as she confronts just how deeply she misses him.

2. Dana and Harper clash over their past
Elsewhere, unresolved family tensions come bubbling back to the surface. Dana remains deeply uncomfortable with Harper digging into the circumstances surrounding their parents’ deaths. She vents her frustration to Sunny, who tries to remind her how far she’s come and how stable her life is now. The tension escalates when Dana catches Harper browsing their father’s memorial website. Dana questions Harper’s desire to reconnect with their estranged mother and demands to know whether she’ll be kept out of any future plans, exposing a rift that refuses to heal.

3. Lacy comes under media pressure
Grieving Lacy finds herself under unwanted scrutiny when a journalist named Peter approaches her for a profile piece. Still fragile and emotionally raw, she refuses outright. Peter then turns to David, hoping for a different response, but is firmly shut down again. Concerned about the attention Lacy is attracting—especially after Leah’s hostility—David checks in with Justin to see if he’s spoken to the press. When Peter later confronts Justin and is sent packing, David witnesses the exchange and feels betrayed, convinced Justin may be feeding the media behind his back.

4. Theo’s guitar becomes a powerful tribute
A rare moment of hope arrives as Remy celebrates the official launch of Back on Track Records. With Sunny arriving late after supporting Leah, the pair reflect on how much Theo would have loved this milestone. Leah soon arrives with Justin, carrying Theo’s guitar and proposing it be displayed permanently in the studio. Alongside it, a plaque will bear Justin’s heartfelt words: “In this house, music is never a waste of time.” The tribute offers Leah comfort and ensures Theo’s passion will live on.

5. David tightens his grip on Tane
Tane’s growing relationship with Jo comes under intense scrutiny when her father, David, pays him an unexpected visit. David confronts Tane about his suspended sentence, making it clear he’s watching closely. Determined to be honest, Tane tells Jo everything about his past conviction. She responds with compassion, and the pair agree to continue their date—only for David to cross Tane’s path once again, reinforcing the tension and hinting at future conflict.

6. Marilyn pushes herself to the brink
At the diner, Marilyn continues to shoulder far too much responsibility. Alf attempts to lighten her load by redirecting customers, while Leah urges her friend to slow down. Alf agrees Marilyn has taken on too much, but she stubbornly insists on keeping things running smoothly while Leah grieves. Her determination masks a dangerous level of exhaustion.

7. Levi loses control at the hospital
Levi Fowler finally opens up to Bri, revealing the devastating truth that McKenzie has suffered a miscarriage and has gone to Queensland to recover. His greatest fear—that she may never return—hangs heavily in the air. Later, Levi’s fragile emotional state erupts when an aggressive patient, Lars, turns on Bri. In a shocking moment, Levi punches Lars, knocking him to the floor as staff look on in disbelief.

8. Tane and Jo give in to passion
Confused and hurt by Tane’s mixed signals, Jo decides to confront him one last time. Meeting on the beach, she demands clarity. Tane doesn’t hesitate—he wants to be with her. The pair retreat somewhere private and finally give in to their undeniable chemistry, crossing a line that changes everything.

9. Levi faces arrest and ruin
The fallout from Levi’s violent outburst is swift. Though he apologizes, Bri fears his actions have jeopardized her campaign to improve hospital safety. Cash soon arrives and arrests Levi for assault. Levi accepts responsibility without protest, but Eden is terrified for her brother’s future and makes the heartbreaking decision to call McKenzie with the truth.

10. Marilyn collapses at the diner
Ignoring Alf’s pleas to rest, Marilyn powers through another chaotic shift. After reassuring Leah over the phone that she’ll fix the rosters, Marilyn suddenly collapses, fainting on the diner floor and lying unconscious—an alarming wake-up call for everyone around her.

11. Marilyn is forced to stop
Though Marilyn tries to downplay what happened, Bri notices her struggling and insists she sit down and eat. Alf takes charge, locking up early so Marilyn can rest. When she turns up for work again the next morning, Alf is stunned—and Leah finally steps in, forcing Marilyn to go home and recover.

12. Leah lashes out at Lacy
Consumed by grief, Leah crosses a devastating line when she runs into Lacy and unleashes her pain on Theo’s girlfriend. Cash intervenes just in time to prevent the confrontation from escalating, but the emotional damage is already done, leaving Lacy deeply wounded.

13. Tane and Jo are exposed
Hoping to keep their romance quiet, Tane and Jo are quickly rumbled when Lacy notices their chemistry. Cash confirms they’re dating, prompting Lacy to confront her sister. Jo admits the truth, explaining she didn’t want to flaunt her happiness while Lacy is still grieving Theo.

With grief, passion, and consequences colliding at every turn, Home and Away is set for a devastatingly powerful week. As secrets unravel and emotions explode, Summer Bay will never feel the same again.