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The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

41 Seasons
6992 Episodes
Returning Series
Soap Drama Crime
episode image 25/12/1986 - Part 1
8.1/10 (26 votes)

#1 25/12/1986 - Part 1

S2:E103

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5.7/10 (6 votes)

#2 02/10/2023

S39:E158

Stacey hopes for a positive outcome. Whitney and Zack take an important step forward. Freddie gets an unwanted request

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5.2/10 (14 votes)

#3 20/02/2015

S31:E31

With the truth about Lucy now out, certain residents are left to face the brutal facts about her death. Many other secrets and revelations have also been revealed for other residents – will things ever be the same? This episode was broadcast live.

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#4 19/02/1985

S1:E1

The whereabouts of a missing elderly resident of Albert Square is revealed. Arthur and Pauline have a secret that they won’t be able to keep for long. There is trouble in the Queen Victoria pub.

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#5 21/02/1985

S1:E2

It's Den and Angie's wedding anniversary. Pauline and Arthur's secret is a secret no more. After Reg's death, the police starts investigating it as a murder.

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#6 26/02/1985

S1:E3

The police conducts interviews about Reg's murder. Dan has to admit that he was with his mistress at the time of the murder. Ali and Lou are both lucky at games of chance.

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#7 28/02/1985

S1:E4

Sue tries to get Tony to participate in a money making scheme. Mark is broke and tries to steal from Dr. Legg. After Lofty and Angie kiss in public, Dan is pissed and threatens Lofty.

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#8 05/03/1985

S1:E5

Lou is made an offer she finds easy to refuse and there is a new arrival in the Square.

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#9 07/03/1985

S1:E6

Detective Sergeant Rich questions Mark about a German badge that he sold to Lofty, which belonged to Reg Cox.

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#10 12/03/1985

S1:E7

After Ali apologizes to Dan, Ali is allowed again to enter the 'Vic'.

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#11 14/03/1985

S1:E8

Pete helps Den to get a night off from Angie, so that Den can use this excuse to see his mistress.

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#12 19/03/1985

S1:E9

After Nick sells some stolen goods to Kevin, Det. Sgt. Rich finds out about it. Angie finds out that the story about the Bentley Den used to get the night off is not true.

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#13 21/03/1985

S1:E10

Saeed's shop has been broken into, but he refuses to let the police handle it. Ali get's mugged and beaten up.

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#14 26/03/1985

S1:E11

Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.

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#15 28/03/1985

S1:E12

Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.

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#16 02/04/1985

S1:E13

Ethel babysits for Mary with frightening results.

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#17 04/04/1985

S1:E14

Mary is in a panic and everyone joins the search. Den cements plans for his holiday and competition between Michelle and Sharon for Kelvin's affections heats up. Pete is unhappy with Ian’s career plans.

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#18 09/04/1985

S1:E15

Mary is unwell and people are starting to notice. Ange and Den are worried about the Vic's bottom line, but they can't agree on how to boost business. Ange eventually sends Den off to check out a strip act. Pauline leads Naima astray, Debbie upsets Mary and Ian finally snaps.

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#19 11/04/1985

S1:E16

Nick is on the news. Lou has come around to the idea of a holiday and Den is determined to get away to Spain for a week. Naima and Saeed are getting along better. Dr Legg tries to help Mary get better accommodation, and finds out something that bothers him. Lou comforts Ian.

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#20 16/04/1985

S1:E17

Ali gets a happy surprise. Dr Legg counsels Lofty to be a better neighbour and voices concerns about the future of Albert Square. Lou's talk with Pete and Kath doesn't go the way she expected. Sue is getting fed up with all the calls for Ali at the Cafe.

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#21 18/04/1985

S1:E18

Lou is up to her old tricks, but Pete and Kath turn the tables. Lofty spends more time with Mary and Annie. Debbie and Andy start planning a campaign. Pauline and Arthur celebrate having time to themselves and Den offers Arthur a week's work while he is away.

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#22 23/04/1985

S1:E19

The kids all head back to school, some less willing than others, but Mark is still nowhere to be found. Lofty's latest purchase causes a few giggles and Ethel's first go at cooking for the Vic doesn't quite go as planned. Den is away and Ange takes the flirting with one particular customer to a new level. Saeed impressess Naima.

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#23 25/04/1985

S1:E20

Den gets caught out and Angie organises an evening out. Mary is getting desperate for money and Den tells Angie he has to spend another week in Spain. The identity of the prank caller to the cafe is revealed and Ali's latest trip to the races causes more problems for him & Sue.

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#24 30/04/1985

S1:E21

Ali is told who's been calling the cafe - but he daren't tell Sue who it is. Lou and Michelle return. Mary gets some work and it's Angie's turn to get caught out. Ethel's pies cause a stir and the Fowler's call the police.

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#25 02/05/1985

S1:E22

Angie decides to ban Ethel from cooking at the Vic and wants Ian to do it. Deb is in anxiety about what to serve Sayeed and Naima at the dinner she has invited them to. Lofty spends the night at Mary’s. Den is due back but Tony doesn’t want things to change. Ethel predicts that Mark will never come home. Sharon decides to confront Angie about her behaviour while Den has been away but Angie gives her some home truths about Den.

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#26 07/05/1985

S1:E23

Lou is unwell but keeping Arthur on his toes. Den arrives back at the Vic, but doesn’t get the welcome he was expecting. Michelle gets a taste of her own medicine and a lie is revealed. Someone comes looking for Mary. New information gets the ‘Save Our Square’ committee mobilised again.

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#27 09/05/1985

S1:E24

Kath celebrates her birthday. The stranger looking for Mary is still hanging around. Ian’s cooking is well appreciated. Michelle has started work. Lou starts doing her own research into what is wrong with her – much to the amusement of others. Sharon is upset about Den and Angie’s goings ons. Ian’s film night surprises everyone.

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#28 14/05/1985

S1:E25

Den smells a rat. The identity of the stranger is revealed. Michelle is furious at Ian and Kelvin over the ‘Chaz’ incident, but Kelvin’s explanation placates her. Everyone finally takes Lou serious about being ill. Mary blames Lofty for being found. Den and Angie come clean with each other and Den reveals more than Angie wants to hear.

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#29 16/05/1985

S1:E26

Lou has shingles. Mary apologises to a relieved Lofty. Tony comes to Debbie’s rescue in the kitchen. Angie and Den come to an agreement, for Sharon’s sake – but will they honour it? Dinner at Debbie and Andy’s opens new doors for Naima.

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#30 21/05/1985

S1:E27

Naima has her first driving lesson with disastrous results. Tony is upset after a visit from Angie and Den and Angie promise Sharon things are going to change. Sharon’s nose is out of joint over Michelle and Kelvin seeing each other again but she refuses an invitation to dinner from Ian and seems to have other ideas. Lofty’s well meaning gesture is not welcomed by Mary. Den and Angie seem to have put the spark back into their marriage.

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#31 23/05/1985

S1:E28

Lou wakes up screaming from a nightmare. Den is disappointed with himself. Dr Legg shares some deep concerns about Pauline with Arthur. Ian’s term as the Queen Vic’s latest chef looks to be coming to an end. Michelle gets a new look. Tony warns Michelle off Kelvin, at least until exams are over, meanwhile Sharon moves in for the kill.

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#32 28/05/1985

S1:E29

Michelle and Kelvin plan a night out in the West End, but one aspect of their plan has Andy in a tizz. Lou is still laid up. Saeed and Naima’s pledge to discuss everything together hits a snag. Dr Legg throws cold water on Sharon’s latest plans and Arthur “pours oil on troubled waters” when he tries to talk to Michelle about Kelvin.

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#33 30/05/1985

S1:E30

Sharon is in Michelle’s bad books. Nothing is going right for Andy and Kelvin may have pushed his luck too far with Tony. Ali goes to see Den about a car but Debbie makes a point that will throw a spanner in the works. Lou’s demands are getting everyone down and Pauline is still not getting the support she needs, leading to possibly tragic circumstances.

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#34 04/06/1985

S1:E31

An ambulance takes Pauline to the hospital. Ali and Sue try to get money for the car Naima crashed not only from her, but also from Saeed, Den and Angie! Andy's stolen bike is found by the police.

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#35 06/06/1985

S1:E32

Lou moves in with Pete and Kathy. A group of teenagers beat up Ian. Arthur doesn't like Michelle to go out with Kevin.

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#36 11/06/1985

S1:E33

Lofty helps Ali and Sue fixing their car, but gets hurt in the process. Ali wins some money and uses it for gambling. Ian wants to learn some boxing after the beating he took the other day. Lou leaves for Beales.

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#37 13/06/1985

S1:E34

Ali is bringing Sue flowers after he won some money without her knowing about his gambling. Sharon talks to her mother about going on the pill. Angie discusses this with Pauline and Dr. Legg. Ali and his brother Mehmet enter a high stakes poker game and Ali bets everything.

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#38 18/06/1985

S1:E35

Ali wins the game! Mustapha, the fourth player besides Ali, Den and Mehmet, rushes Ali with a knife but is stopped by Den and Mehmet. Ali decides to buy a new car and some gifts for Sue.

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#39 20/06/1985

S1:E36

When Sue and Ali wake up this morning they find baby Hassan dead in his bed! Dr. Legg can't do anything for Hassan anymore. Sue is in shock and Ali breaks down. The police questions the Osmans, Sue blames Ali and herself for the death.

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#40 25/06/1985

S1:E37

After Hassan's death, Sue stays at Deb's. Ali arranges the funeral and tells Dr. Legg that Sue, as a woman, is not permitted in the mosque. Lofty, with the help of Ian and Michelle, opens up the cafe for the Osmans.

Cast & Chracters

character image Ruby Allen

Ruby Allen

Actor: Louisa Lytton
character image Jack Branning

Jack Branning

Actor: Scott Maslen
character image Mo Harris

Mo Harris

Actor: Laila Morse
character image Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell

Actor: Perry Fenwick
character image Kat Slater

Kat Slater

Actor: Jessie Wallace
character image Honey Mitchell

Honey Mitchell

Actor: Emma Barton
character image Jay Brown

Jay Brown

Actor: Jamie Borthwick
character image Sonia Fowler

Sonia Fowler

Actor: Natalie Cassidy
character image Lauren Branning

Lauren Branning

Actor: Jacqueline Jossa
character image Kim Fox

Kim Fox

Actor: Tameka Empson
character image Peter Beale

Peter Beale

Actor: Thomas Law
character image Nigel Bates

Nigel Bates

Actor: Paul Bradley
character image Bianca Jackson

Bianca Jackson

Actor: Patsy Palmer
character image Ian Beale

Ian Beale

Actor: Adam Woodyatt
character image Linda Carter

Linda Carter

Actor: Kellie Bright
character image Stacey Slater

Stacey Slater

Actor: Lacey Turner
character image Elaine Knight

Elaine Knight

Actor: Harriet Thorpe

Anna Knight

Actor: Molly Rainford

Gina Knight

Actor: Francesca Henry
character image Kathy Cotton

Kathy Cotton

Actor: Gillian Taylforth
character image Denise Fox

Denise Fox

Actor: Diane Parish
character image Martin Fowler

Martin Fowler

Actor: James Bye
character image Patrick Trueman

Patrick Trueman

Actor: Rudolph Walker
character image Yolande Trueman

Yolande Trueman

Actor: Angela Wynter
character image Sharon Watts

Sharon Watts

Actor: Letitia Dean
character image Phill Mitchell

Phill Mitchell

Actor: Steve McFadden
character image Alfie Moon

Alfie Moon

Actor: Shane Ritchie
character image Freddie Slater

Freddie Slater

Actor: Bobby Brazier

Jean Slater

Actor: Gillian Wright
character image Chelsea Fox

Chelsea Fox

Actor: Zaraah Abrahams

Penny Branning

Actor: Kitty Castledine
character image Amy Mitchell

Amy Mitchell

Actor: Ellie Dadd
character image Lily Slater

Lily Slater

Actor: Lillia Turner

Ricky Branning

Actor: Frankie Day

Johnny Carter

Actor: Charlie Suff

Vinny Panesar

Actor: Shiv Jalota

Suki Panesar

Actor: Balvinder Sopal
character image Harvey Monroe

Harvey Monroe

Actor: Ross Boatman
character image Howie Danes

Howie Danes

Actor: Delroy Atkinson
character image Eve Unwin

Eve Unwin

Actor: Heather Peace

Ravi Gulati

Actor: Aaron Thiara

The highest rated episode of EastEnders is "25/12/1986 - Part 1" (S2E103) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 26 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "20/02/2015" (S31E31) with a rating of 5.20.

This episode received 14 votes.

The highest rated episode is "25/12/1986 - Part 1" (S2E103) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 26 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "25/12/1986 - Part 1" (S2E103) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 26 votes.

The highest rated episode is "20/02/2015" (S31E31) with a rating of 5.20.

This episode received 14 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "20/02/2015" (S31E31) with a rating of 5.20.

This episode received 14 votes.

The highest rated episode is "02/10/2023" (S39E158) with a rating of 5.70.

This episode received 6 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "02/10/2023" (S39E158) with a rating of 5.70.

This episode received 6 votes.

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