EastEnders (1985) is a soap, drama, crime web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch EastEnders online in HD.
EastEnders — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Julia Smith, Tony Holland
EastEnders — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1985-02-19 |
| Seasons | 42 |
| Episodes | 7331 |
| Genre | Soap, Drama, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 4.3/10 (231 votes) |
EastEnders — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: 1 (1985-02-19) — 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
- E2: 2 (1985-02-21) — 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.
- E3: 3 (1985-02-26) — 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.
- E4: 4 (1985-02-28) — 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 Lof
- E5: 5 (1985-03-05) — Lou is made an offer she finds easy to refuse and there is a new arrival in the Square.
- E6: 6 (1985-03-07) — Detective Sergeant Rich questions Mark about a German badge that he sold to Lofty, which belonged to Reg Cox.
- E7: 7 (1985-03-12) — After Ali apologizes to Dan, Ali is allowed again to enter the 'Vic'.
- E8: 8 (1985-03-14) — Pete helps Den to get a night off from Angie, so that Den can use this excuse to see his mistress.
- E9: 9 (1985-03-19) — 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.
- E10: 10 (1985-03-21) — Saeed's shop has been broken into, but he refuses to let the police handle it. Ali get's mugged and beaten up.
- E11: 11 (1985-03-26) — Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.
- E12: 12 (1985-03-28) — Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.
- E13: 13 (1985-04-02) — Ethel babysits for Mary with frightening results.
- E14: 14 (1985-04-04) — 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 wi
- E15: 15 (1985-04-09) — 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
- E16: 16 (1985-04-11) — 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
- E17: 17 (1985-04-16) — 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 s
- E18: 18 (1985-04-18) — 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
- E19: 19 (1985-04-23) — 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
- E20: 20 (1985-04-25) — 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 cal
- E21: 21 (1985-04-30) — 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 caus
- E22: 22 (1985-05-02) — 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 spend
- E23: 23 (1985-05-07) — 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 reve
- E24: 24 (1985-05-09) — 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
- E25: 25 (1985-05-14) — 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
- E26: 26 (1985-05-16) — 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
- E27: 27 (1985-05-21) — 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
- E28: 28 (1985-05-23) — 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 lo
- E29: 29 (1985-05-28) — 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
- E30: 30 (1985-05-30) — 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 t
- E31: 31 (1985-06-04) — 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 fou
- E32: 32 (1985-06-06) — Lou moves in with Pete and Kathy. A group of teenagers beat up Ian. Arthur doesn't like Michelle to go out with Kevin.
- E33: 33 (1985-06-11) — 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 o
- E34: 34 (1985-06-13) — 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 an
- E35: 35 (1985-06-18) — 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 f
- E36: 36 (1985-06-20) — 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 question
- E37: 37 (1985-06-25) — 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 Michell
- E38: 38 (1985-06-27) — Saeed and Naima both make lists, what they are missing in their marriage.
Sharon steals a bottle of Gin, and after emptying the whole bottle falls down the stairs.
Ali and Sue fi
- E39: 39 (1985-07-02) — Sue goes back home with Ali, and Pete and Kathy want Lou to do the same. Lofty continues running the cafe with some help from Michelle.
Mary arrives back in Albert Square, but doe
- E40: 40 (1985-07-04) — Sue and Ali cope as best they can. Pauline misses working.
Andy keeps up with his training and Michelle gives Lofty his “new look”. Mary unwittingly does a favour for Saeed.
- E41: 41 (1985-07-09) — Andy and Debbie find a new way to advertise the “Save Our Square” campaign. Sue decides to go back to work and Lou settles in at Kath and Pete’s.
There is more speculation about L
- E42: 42 (1985-07-11) — The funeral goes ahead with everyone but Sue paying their respects. Michelle is on a money drive. Den’s not sure he likes Angie’s new life choice and Arthur gets on his high horse
- E43: 43 (1985-07-16) — Kathy’s fed up and so is Saeed, leading to a whole new “cockney experience” for Saeed.
Sue is still in a daze. Ethel has an admirer and Arthur takes to the launderette like a fish
- E44: 44 (1985-07-18) — Saeed comes home and this time it is Naima’s turn to take off. Den is surprised to learn what Michelle wants the money for and although she is exhausted, Michelle is still looking
- E45: 45 (1985-07-23) — Saeed follows Naima’s lead and makes a change to his look. Ali and Sue’s relationship is very strained.
Michelle is plagued by the green-eyed monster and Saeed is touched by it as
- E46: 46 (1985-07-25) — Michelle won’t let Arthur forget his broken promise. News about Nick Cotton worries Ethel, but Dot is in complete denial.
Ian has a windfall, much to Michelle’s chagrin. Saeed and
- E47: 47 (1985-07-30) — Michelle is still feeling hard done by, but things start to look up. Saeed gets a taste of politics. Mary is not coping.
Den gives some good advice to Michelle, that he doesn’t fo
- E48: 48 (1985-08-01) — Everyone is excited about the latest arrival at Walford. Sue keeps trying to pretend everything is OK.
Naima tells Deb about the note. Only Dot is pleased about the latest news in
- E49: 49 (1985-08-06) — Sue is doing a lot better, but Mary is having real trouble coping. There are celebrations when Pauline comes home.
Angie is finding life on the wagon tough. Naima finally confront
- E50: 50 (1985-08-08) — Lou is happily giving advice when it is not wanted and Michelle gets some disappointing news.
Angie and Den are still at each other but Ali and Sue are going much better.
The fun
- E51: 51 (1985-08-13) — Sharon tries to fill Angie’s shoes while she is away. Ethel tries her hand at match making, and Lou trusts someone she shouldn’t have.
Mary tells Pauline some things she has been
- E52: 52 (1985-08-15) — Deb and Andy are still recovering from the shock of being victims. Mary has to face the music, but has support from Pauline and Arthur.
Deb gets her exam results, and Dot announce
- E53: 53 (1985-08-20) — Nick is hanging around annoying everyone else while Detective Sergeant Quick hangs around watching him.
Kelvin gets his school results. Den takes a stand that infuriates Dot – who
- E54: 54 (1985-08-22) — Michelle is depressed. Kelvin, Lofty and Ian have more problems with their knitting business.
Sharon continues to sexually harass (and terrify) Lofty. DS Quick upsets Dot when he
- E55: 55 (1985-08-27) — Arthur starts his new job. Tony gets some good news. Andy has an unusual request for Debbie.
Nick is really starting to feel the pressure, but very few are sympathetic. Tony and H
- E56: 56 (1985-08-29) — Angie worries about her image. Tony helps Arthur without realising it, and Dot may have the key to fulfilling Arthur’s allotment dream.
A visit from the council upsets Lou, while
- E57: 57 (1985-09-03) — Angie and Den are right back to normal – at each other’s throats, playing games and terrifying Lofty.
Michelle is still moping around but is yet to find someone to talk to about w
- E58: 58 (1985-09-05) — Angie is having real difficulties coming to terms with the truth about her marriage, but Den seems to be enjoying watching her misery.
Arthur gives Kelvin, Ian and Lofty some busi
- E59: 59 (1985-09-10) — Sue and Ali are back from their holiday. Tony has security concerns. Arthur is still busy selling spinach and lottery tickets, but Pete and Kath give him a hard time about pilferin
- E60: 60 (1985-09-12) — Nick tries to mend bridges with Ethel. Dr Legg gets a visit from both Nick and Ali with problems they find hard to talk about, but he has some good news for the Fowler’s.
Tony con
- E61: 61 (1985-09-17) — Dr Legg is upset by all the litter in Albert Square. Lou is supportive of Michelle. At The Vic, Den tries to make things up with Sharon.
Meanwhile, Sharon is shocked to find out t
- E62: 62 (1985-09-19) — At The Vic, Den tries to get things back to normal, but Ethel still manages to surprise him. Lou convinces Michelle to tell Pauline her news. DS Quick is back on the scene, and pu
- E63: 63 (1985-09-24) — Andy is grieving and finds a couple of very cute things to distract him. Angie defies Den’s wishes with regards to Nick. Pauline tells Arthur Michelle’s news, but Michelle is adam
- E64: 64 (1985-09-26) — The christening of ‘the baby’ has to be postponed due to illness. The counterfeit note finds its way back into circulation.
Michelle is not at all happy about all the discussion o
- E65: 65 (1985-10-01) — Deb and Andy plan a trip. Kelvin dobs Tony in for a community project. Ali is up to old tricks.
Ethel tries to do Dot and Pauline a favour. Angie and Den have dinner at Deb and An
- E66: 66 (1985-10-03) — Michelle makes plans to meet with the father of her baby, but who is it? Deb decides not to go away with Andy.
Ethel continues to have problems at the launderette. The father of
- E67: 67 (1985-10-08) — Nick’s up to something, but what? Michelle informs others of her decision about her pregnancy, but not everyone is supportive of it.
A new face arrives in Walford.
- E68: 68 (1985-10-10) — Not everyone is happy about Simon moving to Walford. Sue has had a dream that upsets her.
Michelle opens up to her gran. Arthur is feeling his age. At the Vic, Angie continues to
- E69: 69 (1985-10-15) — Ian is put out of his own bed, but doesn’t mind as much as he makes out. Pauline gets a message for Saeed, who also receives a letter from his father.
Kathy is distracted and unwe
- E70: 70 (1985-10-17) — Dr Leggett organises to have the locks changed. Kathy and Simon have a talk about his living arrangements.
Mary seems to have made a new friend in Sheena. Michelle begins telling
- E71: 71 (1985-10-22) — Arthur takes the lead on the firework committee.
Sheena tries to talk to Mary into doing what she does for a living.
Sue finds out some home truths. Nick and Kathy come to an agr
- E72: 72 (1985-10-24) — Angie plans a surprise for Den, but Den’s mind is on someone else. Sheena pushes Mary to start work.
Debbie is still keen on Saeed’s shop, but Saeed seems to have other interests
- E73: 73 (1985-10-29) — Ethel arrives at 11am, 2 hours early for the Christening, because she wrote down 2 one's instead of 1 one. Ali is dancing & flirting with Deb, when Andy cuts in, and Sue, who has s
- E74: 74 (1985-10-31) — It’s Halloween. Sharon’s attempts at playing practical jokes keep missing the mark. Simon starts work. Dot asks Tony for help. Deb stustuns Andy with some news, but is more shocked
- E75: 75 (1985-11-05) — Dot’s nose is still out of joint about not being invited to Martin’s christening. Angie prepares for the first ‘ladies only’ night at The Vic.
Nick’s generosity raises suspicions.
- E76: 76 (1985-11-07) — Nick ups the ante with Kathy. Arthur feels compelled to ask Lofty an awkward question.
Pete gets more suspicious about what is going on with Kathy. The ladies night is well attend
- E77: 77 (1985-11-12) — Sheena thinks Mary needs a new look. Hannah and Tony have a talk about their future.
Andy comes home. Mary is desperate for a babysitter, so that she can start work. Saeed comes t
- E78: 78 (1985-11-14) — Arthur is determined to keep Pete away from Nick. Mary has her first day of work.
Cassie spends some time with Tony. Pete makes amends, and Andy comes home. A meeting is held abou
- E79: 79 (1985-11-19) — Ian prepares for the big fight, and gets some extra training from Simon. Mary is starting to feel uncomfortable about Annie’s babysitter.
Arthur tries his hand at playing private
- E80: 80 (1985-11-21) — Debbie thinks she knows who her obscene caller is. The plan to catch Nick out is put into action.
Ian has his big fight, but does he stand a chance? Andy keeps up the pressure on
- E81: 81 (1985-11-26) — Pete has had enough of Nick and decides to teach him a lesson. In spite of Dr Legg’s concerns, Lou refuses to go to hospital for tests.
Sheena shows her true colours. Deb is left
- E82: 82 (1985-11-28) — Lou is as difficult as ever. Deb and Andy continue bickering about money.
Nick is given his marching orders.
- E83: 83 (1985-12-03) — Pauline worries about Lou and calls a family meeting. Dot is livid about Nick’s departure, but Pete and Kathy plan a celebration.
At the Vic Dan is suspicious of everyone over a t
- E84: 84 (1985-12-05) — Pauline prepares for an important visitor. Deb and Andy’s relationship continues to deteriorate.
The Vic’s ladies darts team heads off to compete, much to Dan’s chagrin. Annoyance
- E85: 85 (1985-12-10) — A former resident returns to Walford and solves a mystery for Deb. Angie and the car are worse for wear in the morning.
Dot is feeling abandoned. Annie gets some new clothes.
- E86: 86 (1985-12-12) — Preparations for Lou’s return continue, and provide some entertainment.
More money seems to have gone missing at the Vic. More of Saeed’s activities are revealed. Ethel gets into
- E87: 87 (1985-12-17) — Lou arrives home – but how will she take the changes? Ali and Sue’s homeownership plans fall short.
Andy surprises Deb and gets more than he bargained for. Lofty and Kelvin come
- E88: 88 (1985-12-19) — Dot is on the warpath and Angie is jumpy. Andy seeks a special Christmas bonus. Lou finally settles in to her new room.
A depressed Saeed begs for Pauline’s help. A cheerful Tony
- E89: 89 (1985-12-24) — Naima agrees to meet with Saeed. Lou is still having difficulty adjusting to her limitations.
Dot seems to be feeling better and everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit.
De
- E90: 90 (1985-12-26) — It is Boxing Day and there are more than a few sore heads. At the Vic, the missing money turns up. Naima and Saeed finally talk things out.
Lou’s decorative outhouse is the talk o
- E91: 91 (1985-12-31) — Michelle, Pauline and Arthur have separated and are scouring the streets of Southend showing pictures of Mark to everyone they see.
It is a cold damp day and they are looking mise
Series 2
- E1: 92 (1986-01-02) — 1986 in Walford starts with the Fowlers taking a trip to Southend to find Mark. On finding him, one of the first thing he and Michelle realise is they're both now parents.
- E2: 93 (1986-01-07) — Den gets an early call from David in Ilford. Angie thinks it was Jan but is even more irritated when she learns that Den is up to his eyebrows in some dodgy goods again.
- E3: 94 (1986-01-09) — Angie is at the Walford nick giving her statement about the car accident and they telephone Den since she says she took the car without permission. He lies and tell them that he ga
- E4: 95 (1986-01-14) — Den and Kathy go to court with Angie leaving Debbie to take care of the pub lunches and Simon and Lofty to manage the bar. Debbie goes a bit overboard trying to fancy up the plates
- E5: 96 (1986-01-16) — Ali calls about the flat at 47B to arrange for a look. Sue is anxious to see it so it is agreed that they can see it the same day. Ali gets the key from Naima and they have a few e
- E6: 97 (1986-01-21) — Two blokes have been in the shop flexing muscles and threatening violence if Naima doesn't cough up protection money, and the old Bill don't much seem to care.
- E7: 98 (1986-01-23) — As Ali and Sue open the café before dawn, Beresford and Victor get out of their Merc and force their way in. Victor puts Ali's arm in a lock and Beresford calmly explains Mr Scanlo
- E8: 99 (1986-01-28) — Andy is surprised when Debbie brings Naima home followed by DS Quick who is lugging a Zed bed for the front room. He is quite upset when Debbie informs him that in order to help wi
- E9: 100 (1986-01-30) — Beresford and Victor are waiting outside the café in Beresford's Mercedes when Ali and Sue open up. Victor goes in to collect the first weekly £10 protection money. Sue quickly giv
- E10: 101 (1986-02-04) — Den closes the bar early after Jan appears with the news that her dad died. As soon as Angie realises who the new arrival is she shoots upstairs and sits in the darkened kitchen. W
- E11: 102 (1986-02-06) — Sharon comes downstairs to the bar and just stares at Jan who tries to explain how her situation with Den happened. Sharon doesn't say anything but listens rather sympathetically.
- E12: 103 (1986-02-11) — Lou tells Ethel that she gave Simon Albert's watch. Pauline overhears and is upset with Lou for giving the watch to Simon. Pauline claims it should have been given to her as she wa
- E13: 104 (1986-02-13) — Some thugs show up in the Square looking for Simon. Angie hits up Dot for her sleeping pills to add to her collection. The café and shop are vandalised with red paint and most ever
- E14: 105 (1986-02-18) — Angie plumbs the depths of despair when Den tells her he's moving out. Wicksy's true motive for returning to the Square comes to light when he tries to con Pete into giving him a l
- E15: 106 (1986-02-20) — Ethel puts posters around the square trying to find her missing little Willie. Angie sends her off early from her cleaning at the pub so she can look for him.
- E16: 107 (1986-02-25) — Den returns early morning in a cab as Angie covers for him telling Sharon he is walking Roly. Sharon is in a bad mood and nasty to both of them. John Fisher comes by early on his d
- E17: 108 (1986-02-27) — Tony takes his laundry to the launderette and Dot tells him all about her date the night before with "a darky" who wined and dined her. Tony confronts her that he saw her in the "B
- E18: 109 (1986-03-04) — Angie's slumped over the kitchen table at the Vic full of gin and pills. Time's moving on and it's the small hours when Den finds her.
- E19: 110 (1986-03-06)
- E20: 111 (1986-03-11) — 'We were made for each other… you know that. Den and me. Made for each other. Whatever anybody says.'
- E21: 112 (1986-03-13) — Kath's getting wind of Angie's suicide attempt and it's worrying her. It's her day to watch out for Angie and she's pampering her with hot soup and heart-to-hearts.
- E22: 113 (1986-03-18) — Michelle begins to feel the pinch. She's feeling lonely and it's dawned on her that she's got the rest of her life and the baby to care for on her own.
- E23: 114 (1986-03-20) — Tony and Lofty are beginning to galvanise the Square into making preparations for the carnival. Kelvin and Ian have been delegated costume dying – and things go badly wrong.
- E24: 115 (1986-03-25) — In the Vic, the Melbourne Star promotion is in full swing. Lofty and Wicksy are fighting over customers and trying to spot the 'mystery guest' from the brewery.
- E25: 116 (1986-03-27) — Den and Michelle have one of their rare but revealing heart-to-hearts. Den's surprised she's behaving like an immature kid over the birth of their baby.
- E26: 117 (1986-04-01) — Carnival time in the Square and it goes with a real swing. Lofty's running round like a demented amateur director on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
- E27: 118 (1986-04-03) — Hannah and Cassie stayed the night at Tony's after, Hannah's boyfriend hit Cassie once again and Tony gave him a smack.
- E28: 119 (1986-04-08) — Kelvin tries to reason with Cassie that she needs to stop getting in the way all the time if she wants Hannah and Tony to get back to together.
- E29: 120 (1986-04-10) — Sue starts to lose her rag with everyone treating the café like a doss house. Pete tells Arthur about Michelle asking Lofty to marry her and it doesn't go down well. Later on in th
- E30: 121 (1986-04-15) — Arthur tells Michelle that Lofty has no prospects but Pauline agrees to stand by Michelle's decision to marry him. Tomy employs Arthur to help with the shops refurbishment. Debbie
- E31: 122 (1986-04-17) — Dot's in a state and hot on the trail of Ethel, who's been telling her fortune. Pauline chooses a new carpet but Lou doesn’t like the final choice. Lofty starts reading palms and t
- E32: 123 (1986-04-22) — Angie returns home and wants to know where Den is. Lofty asks Arthur for Michelle’s hand in marriage. Mary apologies to Andy for taking his rejection badly. Den returns home and af
- E33: 124 (1986-04-24) — Den provides Lofty with a big diamond engagement ring for Michelle. The day is full of engagement celebrations. The romance rubs off on Arthur and he buys Pauline a ring too. Lofty
- E34: 125 (1986-04-29) — Nick tells Dot that Charlie is not coming back and gives her some cash. He annoys several residents and offers to be a pimp for Mary but she refuses and he says he knows a secret a
- E35: 126 (1986-05-01) — In the middle of the night Andy sneaks into the the Vic through the back to go and see Angie to carry on their secret affair. The both of them thinking Simon is in bed, talk about
- E36: 127 (1986-05-06) — Dot is informed by the bank that someone she knows tried to cash her cheques but she can see none missing from her chequebook. Dot then wins £250 at bingo. Dot also visits Doctor L
- E37: 128 (1986-05-08) — are missing after all and her bingo winnings are missing. Nick almost convinces Mary to get into prostitution, leading to a fight between Nick and Andy. Den attacks Andy over his a
- E38: 129 (1986-05-13) — Sharon is worried about the stranger in her home, while Den is nervous about all the police in Albert Square. DS Quick tells Andy the police heard there is a "villain" in the area
- E39: 130 (1986-05-15) — The guest at the Vic monopolises the bathroom and when Angie knocks on the door to complain that she and Sharon need to use it, he invites her to join him in the bath!
- E40: 131 (1986-05-20) — Tony receives a letter from Cassie's school saying she is bullying another girl. After Sharon tells Den she is fed up of him and the Vic, Simon gives Den some home truths. Pauline
- E41: 132 (1986-05-22) — Ethel tells a reporter that Den got rid of the mob and several people thank Den for doing so. Ethel gives Den her husband's war medal because she thinks he is a hero. Tony is confu
- E42: 133 (1986-05-27) — Michelle goes into labour but Pauline is nowhere to be seen. Angie panics as she discovers Sharon is missing. Meanwhile, Mary has her first day's kitchen work in the hospital cante
- E43: 134 (1986-05-29) — Michelle speaks to a mother of four, Lizzie Burton, about how she would cope bringing up her children on her own, as she is thinking about it all the time. Sharon has been staying
- E44: 135 (1986-06-03) — ony tells Hannah they should stop their divorce before it is finalised but she says she is not sure about it yet. After reading Mary's Bible, Sharon talks to Dot about Jesus and Go
- E45: 136 (1986-06-05) — Doctor Legg and Dot both complain about the noise and dust created by Tony's work, while Arthur asks Tony to pay him cash-in-hand, for which Pete reprimands him. Dot starts smoking
- E46: 137 (1986-06-10) — Michelle brings Vicki home and Arthur is annoyed when Lofty takes charge of hosting visitors, leading to an argument. Den is also annoyed when Lofty makes comments about wanting to
- E47: 138 (1986-06-12) — Pat arrives in Walford to a mixed reception. Pete and Kathy have a fight with her in the pub, while Wicksy is worried that she's purely out to cause trouble around Albert Square.
- E48: 139 (1986-06-17) — Pat is intent on causing trouble for her ex-husband, Pete. So she tells Pauline exactly what she thinks of him, but Pauline loyal as ever and in defence of her brother, slaps Pat.
- E49: 140 (1986-06-19) — Den tells Pete he thinks Pat was lying about Wicksy not being Pete's son. During a band meeting upstairs in the Vic, Harry proposes that The Banned gets an additional member.
- E50: 141 (1986-06-24) — DS Quick is bitter when he sees Andy and Debbie kissing in the street. Arthur worries about paying for the wedding. Lofty says he has taken his £50 savings from the bank to go towa
- E51: 142 (1986-06-26) — Ian offers to make Lofty and Michelle's wedding cake for free and asks Naima for a part-time job in the shop. Lofty asks Simon to be his best man and Michelle asks Sharon to be her
- E52: 143 (1986-07-01) — DS Quick questions the band members over the burglary because he associates being in a band with drug use. he also question Kelvin and Cassie, and Cassie cries over the interrogati
- E53: 144 (1986-07-03) — DS Quick goes round to the Beales', making enquiries to the youngsters about the crime of the burglary in the surgery and Ethel's. Lou soon puts him right. Wicksy asks Naima to thi
- E54: 145 (1986-07-08) — Ali feels he has failed at fatherhood and is depressed, later getting drunk and asked to leave the Vic. A drunk DS Quick tells Debbie he wants her back and that he cannot cope with
- E55: 146 (1986-07-10) — Doctor Legg compensates Ethel and Lofty for the burglary. DS Quick tells people he has quit and has a new job in security. Doctor Legg's car is stolen and he berates DS Quick for d
- E56: 147 (1986-07-15) — Ethel answers the phone in the Vic to a man asking if Michelle had her baby yet, leaving people wondering who it was, especially Den and Arthur. Mehmet has no alibi for when Doctor
- E57: 148 (1986-07-17) — Cassie is bullying again and she accuses Hannah of not caring about her and just thinking about money. Kelvin tells Hannah she has spoilt Cassie recently and he will talk to her. P
- E58: 149 (1986-07-22) — Sue wants to talk to Ali about IVF but he refuses to. Dot tries to apologise to Sue but Sue sends her away. Sue then confides in Michelle about her phantom pregnancy. Mark returns
- E59: 150 (1986-07-24) — Arthur is forced to look after the café after Ali and Sue leave without warning and Ali later refuses to pay Arthur for his time. Mehmet invites Ali out to a dog race but Ali refus
- E60: 151 (1986-07-29) — Jan invites Den to New York in November and Den tells Angie. Angie stops Den seeing Jan that night by inviting Willmott-Brown to the Vic. Cassie hears Tony questioning Kelvin about
- E61: 152 (1986-07-31) — Today's the day for everyone to go to the community centre to give blood. Andy gets down on one knee and proposes to Debbie, who accepts. Ethel faints and causes quite a stir.
- E62: 153 (1986-08-05) — Pauline and Lofty talk about the events with Cassie and Pauline is furious with Mark and Owen. Hannah tries to reason with Naima on what to do with Cassie, Pauline bumps into them
- E63: 154 (1986-08-07) — Tony and Hannah consider sending Cassie to boarding school. Arthur confronts the Carpenters, telling them to sort out their own problems instead of blaming others as Cassie is also
- E64: 155 (1986-08-12) — Sharon wants to leave private school and just be a singer so Den tells Angie they will speak to her after the band's first gig. Tony agrees to give Naima until 4pm to raise the mon
- E65: 156 (1986-08-14) — Hannah is adamant that Cassie is going to private school. Arthur upsets Dot after she offends him. Harry and Simon bicker, leading to the gig being cancelled. Andy saves a little b
- E66: 157 (1986-08-19) — Debbie gets some devastating news from the police. Arthur asks to call a truce with the Carpenters.
- E67: 158 (1986-08-21) — A reporter arrives to get information about Andy, puts words into Arthur's mouth, twists what Ethel says, angers Den and enters Debbie's home uninvited. Later Andy is front page ne
- E68: 159 (1986-08-26) — Debbie leaves for Andy's funeral and Colin moves into Albert Square. Arthur follows Pauline to her class and sees them meditating, while community centre worker Tom Clements tells
- E69: 160 (1986-08-28) — Everyone's thoughts are with Andy on the day of his funeral. Sharon and Angie go on holiday to Florida. The band agree to change their name to The Banned and enter a competition, f
- E70: 161 (1986-09-02) — Sue sees Michelle without Vicki and assumes that she cannot cope. She asks to adopt Vicki so Michelle slaps her hard and orders her out. Mary accuses Mehmet of spiking her drink bu
- E71: 162 (1986-09-04) — Michelle has a fitting for her wedding dress and the family attend church to hear the banns being read out. Afterwards, Pauline tells Michelle that Den has offered them the Vic for
- E72: 163 (1986-09-09) — Arthur is angry when he sees Den paying Tom cash in hand. Pauline says the reception can be at the community centre if all the guests pay £5 towards it, but Arthur insists it is hi
- E73: 164 (1986-09-11) — After a rehearsal, Harry declares that Simon is no longer needed – they argue and Simon quits, taking his song with him. Mehmet invites Mary to the café at night while he is workin
- E74: 165 (1986-09-16) — Simon writes a new song, Every Loser Wins, and plays it to himself on the Vic piano during afternoon closing. Arthur sneaks off for the day, missing the day at the cemetery on the
- E75: 166 (1986-09-18) — Pauline wins a Glamorous Grannies competition in the Vic. Afterwards, Arthur announces that he has paid for Michelle and Lofty's wedding in full as well as a honeymoon. He then adm
- E76: 167 (1986-09-23) — Pauline tells Arthur he could go to prison and she wants to cancel the wedding to pay the money back, but Arthur says it is too late and reminds Pauline they have until Christmas t
- E77: 168 (1986-09-25) — It is the day of Michelle and Lofty's wedding. Michelle tells Lou she feels "numb" and "frozen" but Lou says it is normal and she felt the same on her wedding day. Ethel reads Loft
- E78: 169 (1986-09-30) — Den leaves the church early. Michelle tells Arthur she cannot go through with the wedding so he takes her home. Simon tries to cheer up Lofty when they get home but he wants to be
- E79: 170 (1986-10-02) — Michelle and Lofty sit alone in their respective rooms – Michelle is plagued by a series of well-meaning visitors, Lofty plays the tape of Wicksy's song continually. Pete turns up
- E80: 171 (1986-10-07) — Angie gets test results from Doctor Legg – she has liver damage but it is reversible if she stops drinking, otherwise in six months it could be permanent. He recommends seeing a co
- E81: 172 (1986-10-09) — Den spends a frustrated morning trying to get Angie on her own to discuss Jan's ultimatum. Sensing his motive she thwarts him at every turn. Sharon announces she is leaving school
- E82: 173 (1986-10-14) — Den continues hounding Angie, but she evades him once more by saying she's going out. Den takes out his subsequent bad temper on Simon by sending him to search for an absent Lofty
- E83: 174 (1986-10-16) — Den is ready to walk out on Angie and leave everything behind, including his successful like as a publican, but then some devastating news from his wife turns their love-hate relat
- E84: 175 (1986-10-21) — Kathy explains to Pete why she'd like to become a Samaritan. He's initially shocked, and rather hostile to the idea. Arthur is slowly falling into depression, spending most of the
- E85: 176 (1986-10-23) — It's finally The Banned's big competition night. Michelle and Angie go along to support Sharon, but Pete stays at home as he doesn't want to put Ian off. Simon joins him and togeth
- E86: 177 (1986-10-28) — Pauline starts a new cleaning job at Colin's flat. Arthur complains that she's taking on too many jobs. Lou warns Pat to leave Pete alone, and accuses her of a past affair with Pet
- E87: 178 (1986-10-30) — Kelvin and Eddie have a standoff with Harry in the community centre, and ask him to explain why he sabotaged The Banned's competition performance. Harry says the band was useless a
- E88: 179 (1986-11-04) — Pat starts working at the Queen Vic. Sharon goes to the job centre to find work and considers going on a Youth Training Scheme (YTS). Pete has a go at Den for allowing Pat to work
- E89: 180 (1986-11-06) — Arthur tells everyone he is withdrawing the Christmas club money that day. At the end of the night, he invites Pete and Kathy back to their home but when they arrive, it appears th
- E90: 181 (1986-11-07) — DS West investigates the burglary. Arthur and Lou say the club money, the post office account book, jewellery and Lou's watch were taken. Later, Arthur tells Pauline that faking a
- E91: 182 (1986-11-13) — DS West questions Arthur at the police station. Pete tries to make things up with Simon, saying Simon is his son regardless but Simon is suspicious and tells Kathy he wants to know
- E92: 183 (1986-11-18) — Colin makes morning coffee for his overnight guest, Barry, who is nursing a hangover from the disco they met at the night before. Later, in the Square, Colin re-encounters Barry wh
- E93: 184 (1986-11-20) — Den seeks out Jan in Venice. Back in Walford, Lofty and Dot visit Ethel in hospital. Dot advises Colin to remain single, while Barry watches Colin arriving home and jokingly steals
- E94: 185 (1986-11-25) — Den and Angie take a trip on the Orient Express. Ethel returns to Albert Square. The Fowlers have disappeared and no one knows where they have gone.
- E95: 186 (1986-11-27) — Michelle has moved in with Lofty. Colin tells Barry he likes him as a casual friend. Den and Angie return home and Den visits Jan to tell her the truth about Angie – he says he nee
- E96: 187 (1986-12-02) — Pete breaks with family tradition and plans to spend Christmas Day at the Vic with Den. Pat decides to stay in Albert Square and asks Doctor Legg to rent Ethel's flat.
- E97: 188 (1986-12-04) — Pete and Arthur have a fight. Charlie flirts with Pat. Ethel is upset that her room has gone. Den tells Angie she will get a big Christmas surprise and tells Colin he is divorcing
- E98: 189 (1986-12-09) — Arthur's depression gets the better of him, while Michelle and Lofty head off on their honeymoon.
- E99: 190 (1986-12-11) — Rezaul arrives but Naima insists she does not want him there, especially when he says he must be paid. She calls both their fathers but both insist that Rezaul stay and Naima accus
- E100: 191 (1986-12-16) — Mehmet introduces Pat to his friend while Wicksy conspires to throw a spanner in the works. Sharon tells Angie she is going out for the day and has a late shift, so will be home af
- E101: 192 (1986-12-18) — Hannah disapproves of Kelvin's relationship with Carmel. Barry continues to annoy Colin in the flat so Colin asks him to move out. Pat and Mehmet make a plan and Pat takes Mary out
- E102: 193 (1986-12-23) — Dot learns of Charlie's intentions to leave her before Christmas. Kelvin informs his parents of his intention to move out – permanently. A severely depressed Arthur locks himself i
- E103: 194 (1986-12-25) — Christmas Day at the Vic has unexpected consequences for Angie after Den gives her an important letter. Pauline begins to suspect the identity of Vicki's father, while Christmas cr
- E104: 195 (1986-12-25) — Angie is left reeling about the divorce. Pete and Lou make amends. Arthur breaks down.
- E105: 196 (1986-12-30) — Angie and Sharon stay at Kathy and Pete's. Kathy tells Pauline to see Doctor Legg about Arthur. Pat urges Mary to talk to a man, Eamon, in the Vic, saying that she is likely to get
Series 3
- E1: 197 (1987-01-01) — New Year's Day and Lofty is woken by Michelle typing. Michelle kicks out Ian and Wicksy, who both crashed out at the flat, and prepares to deal with her hungover husband.
- E2: 198 (1987-01-06) — Den hears Sharon's screams and comes to her rescue. He insists on driving her over to the Estate. Over at No. 45, Pauline is waiting up for Arthur to come home.
- E3: 199 (1987-01-08) — Sharon hears that she can have another week off work. Angie tells her that they'll have to move out from Pete and Kath's flat to a hotel and that Den'll have to pay.
- E4: 200 (1987-01-13) — Sharon and Angie move out of Pete and Kath's flat and into a hotel. They both have important interviews today. Angie sees her solicitor, Mr Fenwick, about the divorce.
- E5: 201 (1987-01-15) — It's Kelvin's eighteenth birthday; his parents give him an expensive designer watch and his younger sister Cassie sends him hair beads.
- E6: 202 (1987-01-20) — It is the morning after the party. Tony suffers a fare-dodger who also adds insult to injury by throwing up in his cab. At Lofty and Michelle's flat Lofty has been banished to the
- E7: 203 (1987-01-22) — Lofty spends the day planning a night out with his wife. He seeks advice on what to do and where to go, but gets lots of different suggestions in response.
- E8: 204 (1987-01-27) — Kathy and Michelle are working hard to try to complete Mehmet's knitting order – aided and supported by Ian, Pete and Lofty.
- E9: 205 (1987-01-29) — Trade at the Vic is still very bad. Den discovers Lofty's glass full of coins and insists that Lofty stops his scheme to subsidise the punters' drinks.
- E10: 206 (1987-02-03) — It is the day after Kathy was let down by Mehmet. All she wants is her jumpers back so she can sell them, but Sue tells her they've been sold and Mehmet himself is away from work "
- E11: 207 (1987-02-05)
- E12: 208 (1987-02-10) — Hannah is followed home at night and again in the morning. Rezaul offers to walk her home later, angering Tony and Mehmet gets rid of Rezaul when he gives Hannah more unwanted atte
- E13: 209 (1987-02-12) — Ali looks for witnesses to someone crashing into his cab the night before, unaware that it was Barry and Nick in Barry's friend's father's car. When Barry asks Colin for a loan to
- E14: 210 (1987-02-17) — Pat has a black eye, which Kathy says she deserves for being "evil". Mary tells Den that Mehmet knew the deal with Kathy was a scam so Den, Pete and Tony eventually find Mehmet and
- E15: 211 (1987-02-19) — Simon realises that what Pat said about Naima was true and he tells Lou he no longer wants to see his mother. Pete later says he will no longer drink in the Vic while Pat is there
- E16: 212 (1987-02-24) — Tony returns from a night's cabbing with blood on his hands. Wicksy comes home with scratches on his face and Pete seems to have disappeared. Dot then makes a gruesome discovery wh
- E17: 213 (1987-02-26) — Pete and Simon are released by the police but Pete must come up with an alibi as to his whereabouts in regards to the recent spate of attacks on local women. Guizin and her three c
- E18: 214 (1987-03-03) — Pete tells Pauline that everyone except for her thinks he is guilty, even Lou and Kathy. Emine and Rayif go missing but are later found by Lofty. Guizin says that Mehmet has left t
- E19: 215 (1987-03-05) — Pat tells a WPC that she saw her attacker and the officer asks if it is someone she knows. Arthur returns to Albert Square but realises he is not ready and returns to hospital.
- E20: 216 (1987-03-10) — Trade is down in the Vic so Lofty suggests a party and Barry suggests making it a cross-dressing party, which Den agrees to. Ian comes up with an idea to prank Pete. Simon talks to
- E21: 217 (1987-03-12) — Carmel talks to Mary and they start to get along but Carmel assumes that Mary is going to leave Annie on her own again. Mary says she wants to be liked but just gets used so Carmel
- E22: 218 (1987-03-17) — DS Todd questions people about the party and he finds out that Pete left early and why and later asks Pete to answer more questions at the police station because they think the sam
- E23: 219 (1987-03-19) — Pete returns home after hours of police questioning and worries he will be charged with the attacks. Kathy says she will visit Pat and find out what she told the police. Pauline th
- E24: 220 (1987-03-24) — Arthur visits Mary and says that prostitution is not the answer and he has worked out that everyone is on their own in the world and he will make something out of nothing.
- E25: 221 (1987-03-26) — Pete is fed up of being constantly hounded by the police. Kathy visits Pat in hospital to get her to confirm that Pete did not attack her but Pat says she does not know so she woul
- E26: 222 (1987-03-31) — Den and Angie each receive their decree nisi, meaning they will be divorced in 42 days. Dot finds out that Colin and Barry are a gay couple and is horrified and asks Doctor Legg to
- E27: 223 (1987-04-02) — Dot attempts to avoid Colin and Barry. Sue tells Debbie about the lump in her breast and admits she is scared to see a doctor about it. Mark arrives following his release but soon
- E28: 224 (1987-04-07) — Angie and Sharon move into the B&B on Albert Square. During a home visit, Arthur asks Pauline if he can sleep back in the marital bed again and Michelle gives Arthur money to pay b
- E29: 225 (1987-04-09) — Jan has it out with Den. Barry is fined £150 for the car crash and Colin is forced to lend him the money. The past is raked up for Kathy when she receives a visitor who has shockin
- E30: 226 (1987-04-14) — Sue is told her lump is not cancerous so she, Ali and Guizin celebrate. Simon and Sharon use Mary's flat for sex but find Annie there alone and spend the time tidying and see a let
- E31: 227 (1987-04-16) — Mary asks Ethel to babysit for two hours. Nine hours later, Mary returns to find Michelle looking for clean clothes for Annie, who has vomited after eating chocolate all day. Miche
- E32: 228 (1987-04-21) — Den is two months behind on his VAT payments and Angie tells him if he sells the car that she should get half. Simon books a hotel room for him and Sharon. Mary has another court l
- E33: 229 (1987-04-23) — Mary is visited by Mr Atkinson, a court warrant officer, who orders her to pay £30 or be arrested. Dot and Ethel help and later Mary works in the café but at the end of the day, Al
- E34: 230 (1987-04-28) — Kelvin studies for exams but when Ian cannot find him, he accuses him of spending the day with Tina until he finds out Tina was at home with a cold. Mary continues to struggle with
- E35: 231 (1987-04-30) — Sharon and Simon return from their weekend away. Barry and Colin discuss new hobby ideas that will allow them to spend more time together. Den and Angie almost get back together, u
- E36: 232 (1987-05-05) — Chris arrives following the accident at Mary's flat. Renovation work begins at The Dagmar. Sharon gets fed up of Angie being drunk all the time and says she cannot live with her an
- E37: 233 (1987-05-07) — Arthur goes to court. Lofty talks about having a baby with Michelle. Sharon wants to move back into the Vic.
- E38: 234 (1987-05-12) — Dot and Tom swap properties but Tom's belongings will not fit into the smaller flat so he insists that Dot store them in her hall! Dot refuses and blocks his path. Mary's mother, E
- E39: 235 (1987-05-14) — Pete is fined £200 for assaulting a police officer. Debbie and DS Rich hold their engagement party in the Vic. Angie vows to sort her life out and stop drinking. Mehmet returns and
- E40: 236 (1987-05-19) — Ethel has started collecting odd coins she finds on the floor while cleaning at the Vic. Mary is arrested and taken to the Magistrate's Court for none payment of debt. Tony decides
- E41: 237 (1987-05-21) — Colin finds out Barry spent the night with another man but later apologises for his jealousy as they have an open relationship. Den and Angie's divorce is finalised. Ethel asks Tom
- E42: 238 (1987-05-26) — Lou and Pauline start to plan a joint birthday party for Vicki and belated wedding reception for Michelle and Lofty.
- E43: 239 (1987-05-28) — Pauline tells Michelle about agreeing to sell the meat for Den but Michelle advises against it so Pauline agrees not to do it. Michelle and Lofty then have their party and get a bi
- E44: 240 (1987-06-02) — Walford is preparing for the general election. Ethel moves back into her old flat above the surgery as Pat moves back into the Vic. Naima isn't sure that she's done the right thing
- E45: 241 (1987-06-04) — Magda and Sharon return from a shopping trip together. Pauline talks to Michelle about Vicki's father having rights and maybe wanting custody of her one day, but Michelle dismisses
- E46: 09/06/1987 (1987-06-09) — Arthur tells Mary not to waste her vote in the general election. Barry eventually opens up to Colin about his health worries. Sue talks with Ali about IVF while Ali agrees to give
- E47: 243 (1987-06-11) — Barry continues to worry as he waits for the results of his blood test. Michelle tells Pauline that she and Lofty are going to adopt Vicki. Angie breaks down upon watching the vide
- E48: 244 (1987-06-16) — Lofty asks Den for time off work whilst he and Michelle are interviewed by Social Services over Vicki's adoption. Pat flirts with Ali and asks if he wants company – Ali says he wil
- E49: 245 (1987-06-18) — Arthur and Tom get competitive over the London in Bloom contest. Den asks Ian to do the catering in the Vic, unaware that Magda wants Ian to work for her. Ali worries that Sue is o
- E50: 246 (1987-06-23) — The Vic and the Dagmar are decorated with flowers for the competition and Tom finds out the judges will be visiting the next day. Mary has a letter from her mother about Annie with
- E51: 247 (1987-06-25) — Pauline is worried about Arthur being unemployed and he realises that people will think he could have another nervous breakdown if he is unemployed again. Colin loses the key to hi
- E52: 248 (1987-06-30) — Carmel holds a jumble sale to raise money for the health centre and Willmott-Brown donates a honey-glazed ham for a raffle. After Magda and Angie talk, Magda tells Den that she thi
- E53: 249 (1987-07-02) — Dot and Ethel look after baby Vicki and reminisce about their own childhoods.
- E54: 250 (1987-07-07) — Den is furious when he discovers graffiti on the Vic. Simon and Sharon are unsure about their relationship and ask people what they think of them together. Willmott-Brown worries t
- E55: 251 (1987-07-09) — Sue and Ali talk and he says he was never unfaithful to her, which she says was only because he is all talk. He admits he wanted company without doctors or clinics and someone who
- E56: 252 (1987-07-14) — Ali and Sue are happy and in love again causing them to open the café late and close it early. Farrukh and Naima say they will miss each other when he goes back to Bangladesh. Den
- E57: 253 (1987-07-16) — The fruit and veg stall trade is down, and Pete must talk to Lou if his plans for a seafood stall can come off. After Arthur's talk with Doctor Legg, he takes extra care of Lou. Th
- E58: 254 (1987-07-21) — Angie and Sharon move into the flat above The Dagmar. Den has not been seen but Lofty finds the envelope – it is for Simon from Den with the keys to the Vic's cellar.
- E59: 255 (1987-07-23) — Tom tries to get a confession from Arthur about sabotaging the Vic's flowers so Arthur accuses Tom of sabotaging the Dagmar's. Arthur then finds out The Dagmar has come second.
- E60: 256 (1987-07-28) — Arthur has stepped up the rigour and regularity of his football training sessions but still has an attendance problem. Sharon tells Michelle she's off to Mallorca for a week for a
- E61: 257 (1987-07-30) — Lofty forgets that it is Michelle's 18th birthday. Kathy tells Pete that Ian made Tina tell Naima about the missing money. Later, the punk girl enters the Vic when the door is mean
- E62: 258 (1987-08-04) — Den arrives back from his impromptu holiday to North Africa. Pat overhears his phone call and susses the real reason behind his trip. Carmel's brother, Darren, and his son, Junior,
- E63: 259 (1987-08-06) — The pirate radio station is still operating from the café. Mary rings up her mum wanting Annie back, but when her mum refuses Mary tries to lend money from various people in order
- E64: 260 (1987-08-11) — Den kicks Simon out of the Vic and sacks him. Rod cleans The Dagmar for Mary. Michelle takes on the task of looking after both Martin and Vicki so that Pauline can have a break. Lo
- E65: 261 (1987-08-13) — Michelle and Den are in a reflective mood after their encounter. Magda decides she'd like to move to Walford permanently. Den brings a lady friend to The Dagmar's disco, in full vi
- E66: 262 (1987-08-18) — Dot has been stung by a wasp. Mary returns from Stockport. Den announces to Arthur that he is taking over as manager and coach of the Queen Vic five-a-side football team. Ian and P
- E67: 263 (1987-08-20) — Darren is already taking advantage of Carmel and has left her with the children for the day. Her mother can't help out and she has to take time off work. At the five-a-side footbal
- E68: 264 (1987-08-25) — Tensions rise between Colin and Barry after the football match. Wicksy is feeling sorry for himself after Den kicking him at the match, Angie tells him that they'll get him back th
- E69: 265 (1987-08-27) — An unusual woman arrives in Walford. Colin and Barry end up in a row which leads to Colin putting down his foot about rent issues in which Barry isn't paying. Doctor Legg and Dot d
- E70: 266 (1987-09-01) — Barry is excited about his trial at The Dagmar. Naima shows Donna the ropes at the shop and Donna lands herself another job at the Vic. Mary receives a letter from social services.
- E71: 267 (1987-09-03) — It's Kelvin's last day in Walford and Sharon, Barry and Ian are busy arranging a surprise party for him that evening. Everyone is excited about the Lady Mayoress coming to town and
- E72: 268 (1987-09-08) — The Vic ladies' darts team sets off for the Isle of Dogs for the big match. Ali, meanwhile, is fixing up a poker game for the men later that day. News reaches Mary that social serv
- E73: 269 (1987-09-10) — Pat and Frank catch up on old times. Pauline and Derek get to know each other. Ethel, Dot and the rest of the team go on a river trip. Tina's parents, aghast at her living situatio
- E74: 270 (1987-09-15) — Naima moves into the Fowler's. Doctor Legg decides to take up jogging. Ethel is excited to hear of Willmott-Brown's upcoming Mardi-Gras party at The Dagmar. Carmel tells Mary that
- E75: 271 (1987-09-17) — Rod and Carmel persuade Mary to allow her parents to inspect her flat. Darren hires Rod to paint the surgery for him, and then disappears. The launderette gets robbed while Dot is
- E76: 272 (1987-09-22) — Michelle finds out from Doctor Legg that she isn't pregnant, and dreads telling Lofty. She spends the whole day talking it through with Kathy, Naima, Den and Magda before eventuall
- E77: 273 (1987-09-24) — Lofty is still thinking about Michelle's ultimatum. Sue tells Arthur and Angie that she and Ali are thinking of moving away from the grime and stress of Albert Square, inspired by
- E78: 274 (1987-09-29) — Guizin returns to help Ali out at the café. Ali tells her that Sue has gone to stay with her father, but later, Sue phones the café and Guizin learns that Ali doesn't know where Su
- E79: 275 (1987-10-01) — Den crosses paths with Wicksy while walking Roly in the Square gardens, and makes amends following the scrap over Magda and Wicky's sacking. Pete and Donna chat in the Vic but Donn
- E80: 276 (1987-10-06) — Angie sneaks out of the Vic in the early morning, having spent the night with Den. Doctor Singh is still trying to track down Darren to finish painting the surgery. Pete has a go a
- E81: 277 (1987-10-08) — Doctor Legg reassures Pauline that Lou will be okay. Angie and Den appear to be getting on well again. Guizin asks Barry to cover a shift on the radios at Ozcabs. Rod is offered a
- E82: 278 (1987-10-13) — Colin gets increasingly frustrated at Barry's messiness in the flat, and eventually goes on cleaning strike. Mary cleans her flat from top to bottom and anxiously awaits her mum an
- E83: 279 (1987-10-15) — Lou braces herself for a meeting with Uncle. Colin asks Barry to get Kathy to visit him at their flat. Mary resists her parents sweet talk, wanting to know when she can have Annie
- E84: 280 (1987-10-20) — Martin Hunter returns to the Square to make his TV documentary. Arthur has a surprise for Pauline. Sharon seeks solace in a church, alone, where she catches the eye of a young cura
- E85: 281 (1987-10-22) — Colin receives a letter from his friend Ginny in New York telling him a friend of a friend has died of AIDS. It's Sharon's 18th birthday. Doctor Legg instructs Ethel that she is to
- E86: 282 (1987-10-27) — Colin finishes his portfolio and goes off to present his work. Naima is excited when she receives a letter announcing an imminent visit by her cousin Farrukh. Ethel reads Dot and T
- E87: 283 (1987-10-29) — Barry's exercise bike has arrived, but Colin's too wrapped up in the brewery design job to take much notice. Barry and Donna arrange to meet that evening. Lofty has an argument abo
- E88: 284 (1987-11-03) — The Cotton family is settling down to life together under one roof. Nick and Charlie eye each other suspiciously. Nick talks to Darren about hiring someone to get Charlie out of th
- E89: 285 (1987-11-05) — Junior tries to buy fireworks off Naima but she refuses to give him any. Sue accuses Naima of selling fireworks to underage children again but she denies selling anything illegally
- E90: 286 (1987-11-10) — A graffiti artist is running wild all around Walford, and Junior gets the blame. Meanwhile, nearly the whole of Albert Square has got food poisoning from Ian's dodgy smoked salmon.
- E91: 287 (1987-11-12) — Lou talks to Pete about him and Pauline inheriting the stall when she's gone. Pete tells Pauline they should just sell it and split the proceeds, but Pauline says they're not selli
- E92: 288 (1987-11-17) — Mary is worried because today is the day the health visitor, social worker, and Doctor Legg are going to discuss her case. Naima's cousin Farrukh returns, and they both agree to cl
- E93: 289 (1987-11-19) — Ian is mugged in a dark alley and has his wallet stolen. At the same time, someone throws a brick through Ali and Sue's window. Ian starts thinking about getting a knife for protec
- E94: 290 (1987-11-24) — Angie and Willmott-Brown go out, leaving Mary to look after the Dagmar until they return. Once they have gone, Rod arrives and tells Mary that the social services will be visiting
- E95: 291 (1987-11-26) — Willmott-Brown is praised by several residents for assaulting the burglar. Barry continues to search for sponsors for the charity night at the Vic. Charlie continues to wind up Nic
- E96: 292 (1987-12-01) — Mary refuses to leave Annie's side now that she has her back. Dot avoids Colin, blaming him for her arrest. Den asks Sharon to spend Christmas with him.
- E97: 293 (1987-12-03) — Darren puts the tapes he has received into envelopes. Dot is adamant Charlie will not get a penny out of her as she is saving for Christmas, but she ends up giving him £15. Colin h
- E98: 294 (1987-12-08) — Darren receives another package from a friend. Sue hounds Ali to talk to Alan about his disrespect towards them. Pauline searches for an old photo for Lou, who is attending a talk
- E99: 295 (1987-12-10) — Darren takes another parcel into Carmel's flat and hides it behind her sofa. Magda asks Simon to help her bag a contract with a big firm in the city. Angie phones Pat and invites h
- E100: 296 (1987-12-15) — It's court day for Dot and Charlie. Dot is fined £90 and Charlie is fined £50. Angie is dreading Christmas, meanwhile the police continue their investigation into Colin's burglary.
- E101: 297 (1987-12-17) — Charlie and Dot's faces are on the front page of the newspapers and Dot is upset about it. Pat reassures Simon there are no hard feelings for him choosing Magda over her. Barry rem
- E102: 298 (1987-12-22) — Simon staggers home with a Christmas tree as a surprise for Magda. Christmas preparations are in full swing for the Beales and Fowlers. Ethel gets a rush of excitement for Christma
- E103: 299 (1987-12-24) — Mary starts a new job at the launderette following Dot being sacked after the paper published news of her recent court appearance. Darren is chastised by Carmel for his wheeling an
- E104: 300 (1987-12-25) — Mark makes a surprise visit to see his family on Christmas Day. Mary spends the day in the hospital with Annie who has been under observation following the car crash. The Fowlers s
- E105: 301 (1987-12-29) — Sharon is very nervous – she is due to meet Duncan and his mother for lunch and then plans to formally introduce Duncan to Angie and Den during the evening. Angie has had enough of
- E106: 302 (1987-12-31) — Angie has been missing for a couple of days since she stormed out of the Dagmar, leaving Wicksy in charge, who employs some temporary help. The Vic is getting ready to expect a lot
- E107: 303 (1987-12-31) — Angie puts a proposition to Den that she'll return to the Vic as a business partner, and they will split the profits 50/50. Doctor Singh tells Doctor Legg that he'll be leaving to
Series 4
- E1: 304 (1988-01-05) — Ethel says her goodbyes in Walford before she moves into sheltered housing. Sharon comes to Simon's rescue when he is left in the lurch at The Dagmar. Ian offers to cook Donna a me
- E2: 305 (1988-01-07) — Pat is summoned by Lou to discuss a family matter. Colin intends to act on some helpful advice and the Osmans seek an expert's opinion on their troublesome neighbour.
- E3: 306 (1988-01-12) — Colin is feeling low due to Barry moving out of the flat. Pauline is considering taking on a cleaning job at The Dagmar now Angie's not working there. Lofty is over the moon about
- E4: 307 (1988-01-14) — Lofty continues to tell people about Michelle's pregnancy, whilst Michelle phones the hospital. Barry considers moving into Ethel's old flat and Arthur is offered a job.
- E5: 308 (1988-01-19) — Sharon and Duncan talk about Angie. He reassures her, and tells her, that her mother's drinking is not her fault or responsibility. Arthur finds out from Darren that Michelle is pr
- E6: 309 (1988-01-21) — Michelle reaches a decision which stuns Lofty and her family and Arthur is confronted by the loan shark.
- E7: 310 (1988-01-26) — Arthur and Pauline struggle with Michelle. Lou receives another letter from Kenny. Lofty repaints the flat.
- E8: 311 (1988-01-28) — Pauline yet again sees Den chatting to Michelle. Den hires Frank to help out at the Queen Vic. An indoor fete at the community hall goes awry for Sue and Kathy. Lofty accepts Willm
- E9: 312 (1988-02-02) — Pete is being hounded by an unsatisfied customer, and he tells him to get lost. Rod is stitched up by Darren regarding a job he wants him to do. Dot seems to be being watched by a
- E10: 313 (1988-02-04) — Pete is nervous about his brother Kenny turning up after 23 years away. Dot gets worried when a man with a beard keeps hanging around Bridge Street Café. Rod tells him not to step
- E11: 314 (1988-02-09) — Kathy receives a worrying call on Samaritan duty and believes it is someone from the Square she may know. Pete is becoming moody about his brother Kenny coming to Walford from New
- E12: 315 (1988-02-11) — Ethel returns to the Square to see Dot, having heard about Kenny's visit. Den gets fed up of Darren dealing in his pub. Chris gets advice from Willmott-Brown about him potentially
- E13: 316 (1988-02-16) — Conversation about Kenny is rife among the Beale and Fowler family. Dot is excited to write an article for the local church newsletter. Barry invites Colin for a drink at the Vic b
- E14: 317 (1988-02-18) — Pat is in a foul mood the day after seeing Kenny. Ashraf and Sufia are pleased with Arthur's work at the shop. Elizabeth is impressed with Ian's cooking.
- E15: 318 (1988-02-23) — Sue worries about the baby as she has not felt it kick. Darren wants to join Ian and Barry in their disco business.
- E16: 319 (1988-02-25) — Kenny and Pete want answers from Pat as to who the father of Simon is. Sue is worried that her second baby may die another cot death. Carmel says that someone to have a second baby
- E17: 320 (1988-03-01) — It is Ian's 18th birthday and he receives an adult book from someone but he doesn't know who. Kenny and Pete start to get along well. Magda hounds Willmott-Brown for an answer abou
- E18: 321 (1988-03-03) — Den is in a happy mood and visits Angie in the hospital. They talk about looking for a pub in Richmond and she says she has a proposition for him, which she will explain later. Mag
- E19: 322 (1988-03-08) — Preparations are in full swing at the Vic for Angie's homecoming. Den is snappy, while Sharon is excited. Wicksy arrives to talk to Den and is sent packing.
- E20: 323 (1988-03-10) — Den tells Simon to get over Magda and move on with his life. Mary is angry with Rod. The Beales and Fowlers have a party before Kenny leaves.
- E21: 324 (1988-03-15) — Magda searches for Willmott-Brown, desperate to know if her offer on his house has been accepted. Pete misses Kenny now he is gone. Donna waits for a phone call from Simon. Pauline
- E22: 325 (1988-03-17) — Elizabeth's presence in the Beales' flat causes tension between Ian, Kathy and Pete. Sue refuses to sit around and wait for her baby. Donna tries to get Den's attention at the Vic
- E23: 326 (1988-03-22) — Wicksy arrives home from holiday and spends the day playing Magda and Donna off against each other. Elizabeth gives Ian the run-around. Darren's 'African Culture' evening is not al
- E24: 327 (1988-03-24) — Dot saves the day at the laundrette, and Den warns Pat that he's selling up. Sue busily cleans the flat, convinced the baby won't arrive until Saturday. She then goes into labour,
- E25: 328 (1988-03-29) — Ian bails Arthur out of a tight spot, whilst Frank discusses the tenancy of the Queen Vic with Mr Sparrow. It is the first day at the Dagmar for Kathy and Willmott-Brown celebrates
- E26: 329 (1988-03-31) — Den continues to get information on pubs to look at, and goes with Angie to see two in Epping Forest, but she seems less interested now. Angie tells Kathy how good her holiday in S
- E27: 330 (1988-04-05) — The presence of Elizabeth at the Beales' flat continues to cause problems. Frank and Pat learn that the brewery want a married to couple to own the Vic.
- E28: 331 (1988-04-07) — Ali and Sue learn that Alan has bought Number 43 off Willmott-Brown and is converting it into luxury flats. Sharon invites Duncan round for afternoon tea. Angie sees how Kathy is g
- E29: 332 (1988-04-12) — Donna continues to flirt with Ian, seeming to want to get at Simon. Kathy is not impressed with Donna, worrying she will hurt Ian. Dot helps Mary out at the launderette, leaving Et
- E30: 333 (1988-04-14) — Chris brings a JCB to the Square to renovate the old tyre site into his new business. Kathy acts differently following Donna's revelation, but refuses to tell Pete what is up. Arth
- E31: 334 (1988-04-19) — Kathy tells a shocked Pete that Donna is her long-lost daughter. Lofty confronts Michelle in the Square as he prepares to leave for his new job in Bedfordshire. He has a long conve
- E32: 335 (1988-04-21) — Residents complain about the party in the squat. Den starts a shady deal with the Firm. Sue is anxious about her baby. Tom has a heart attack and dies in the toilets of the Vic, le
- E33: 336 (1988-04-26) — Carmel is fed up with taking on everyone else's problems and wants some support herself. Dot is touched when she finds the late Tom's memento.
- E34: 337 (1988-04-28) — It's the day of Tom's funeral, and Dot is sad at the lack of a congregation that includes just her and Ian. Colin is feeling lonely, and finds some potential new friends, which goe
- E35: 338 (1988-05-03) — Angie talks to Duncan about Sharon. Pat hears something about her tenancy application for the Vic with Frank. Den overhears Angie on the phone to a mystery man and phones her frien
- E36: 339 (1988-05-05) — Carmel persuades Darren to take the children out for the night, so she can cook for her new date. Colin isn't sure he can face the trauma of reporting his assault to the police.
- E37: 340 (1988-05-10) — Angie and Pat make up for their recent digs at each other. Guizin wonders where Sue is when she does not show up for work. Junior is caught vandalising Turpin Road with paint.
- E38: 341 (1988-05-12) — Kathy is surprised by an expensive birthday present from Willmott-Brown. Sharon is surprised to find Angie up and early. Pat prepares for a visit from Frank's teenagers, Ricky and
- E39: 342 (1988-05-17) — Michelle and Sharon move into Number 43. Wicksy takes Mary out. Ian is still annoyed with Kathy for interfering with him and Donna – he's giving her the silent treatment. Carmel is
- E40: 343 (1988-05-19) — Sharon and Michelle have a house warming party. Some of Mary's friends bring some 'gear', but Rod grabs it away and tells her it's a mug's game. Ian is not speaking to Kathy after
- E41: 344 (1988-05-24) — Willmott-Brown is still making a nuisance of himself with Kathy, and Pete is getting jealous. Sharon seems depressed following Angie's sudden departure to Spain, so Den invites her
- E42: 345 (1988-05-26) — It's a busy day ahead for Chris as it's the day of the opening of his new haulage business. A depressed Mary asks Chris for some money. Unbeknownst to Chris, Mary needs the money t
- E43: 346 (1988-05-31) — Ian finds his loyalties split between family and friends over Donna's parentage. Charlie's return to Albert Square starts Dot planning.
- E44: 347 (1988-06-02) — Den advises Frank on how to treat his customers. Darren has his ear to the ground for business openings. Lou puts her oar in again to fix a problem for grandson Ian.
- E45: 348 (1988-06-07) — Willmott Brown shows too much interest in a certain rival business. Kathy meets up with Donna's adoptive parents. Wicksy goes for a ride on Cindy's motorbike, making Donna jealous.
- E46: 349 (1988-06-09) — With Doctor Legg on his case, Ian has to decide where he is going to live. Colin asks for Richard's opinion on his latest work project. Wicksy's girlfriends Donna and Cindy meet he
- E47: 350 (1988-06-14) — Ali continues to find it difficult running the café without Sue, who is staying at home with baby Ali. Frank and Pat return from their management course in Brighton and prepare for
- E48: 351 (1988-06-16) — Pauline kicks Ian out from the house when his disco set makes too much noise. Brad brings Joanne Francis, the wine bar's new manager, to the Vic to meet Den. He also gives Den more
- E49: 352 (1988-06-21) — Wicksy asks Cindy to Den's opening night at the wine bar. Willmott-Brown is troubled that he can no longer get credit from his suppliers. Den takes Joanne to the Dagmar.
- E50: 353 (1988-06-23) — Den and Joanne prepare to open their new-look wine bar with a champagne supper, while Pat and Frank celebrate taking over the tenancy of the Queen Vic.
- E51: 354 (1988-06-28) — Detective West arrives at the Vic and questions Frank about money laundered during Den's tenancy. Lou is unwell and there is friction between Kathy and Ian, who is living at the Fo
- E52: 355 (1988-06-30) — Pete is put out by Kathy working two jobs. Pat continues to have problems adjusting to life with Ricky and Diane. Carmel holds her youth disco in aid of the Community Centre Fund
- E53: 356 (1988-07-05) — Michelle looks forward to her first day as a receptionist at the new-look surgery. Sue and Guizin join forces against their husbands. Pat has something to tell Ricky and Diane
- E54: 357 (1988-07-07) — Lou is off to the seaside, but does not leave in a very good mood. Pete and Kathy are still having problems. Wicksy celebrates his birthday with a party in Pete and Kathy's flat bu
- E55: 358 (1988-07-12) — Simon's birthday party continues. Michelle supports Kathy. Den seeks out revenge on Willmott-Brown.
- E56: 359 (1988-07-14) — Kathy goes through an ordeal. Simon is mortified to find out what happened on the night of his birthday. Willmott-Brown returns to the Dagmar to find it burnt down.
- E57: 360 (1988-07-19) — Willmott-Brown is interviewed by DI Gray about raping Kathy and is later arrested and charged. Donna hears about Kathy's ordeal and visits her. The news starts to spread around the
- E58: 361 (1988-07-21) — Barry tells Colin he's got a new job on a cruise ship via his new friend Trevor, who's swung it so Barry can run the disco. He's just sold his record stall to Rod and is leaving Wa
- E59: 362 (1988-07-26) — Lou continues doing her rounds around the Square, telling certain people a few home truths. Pat confides in Donna about maternity and parenting issues. Colin and Barry enjoy themse
- E60: 363 (1988-07-28) — It’s a sad day in Albert Square when Pauline discovers a deceased Lou in her bed, after the matriarch died peacefully in her sleep.
- E61: 364 (1988-08-02) — The police are on patrol around the Square. The passing of Lou takes a toll on Pat. Frank discusses visiting his mother. Colin’s been up all night with physical pains.
- E62: 365 (1988-08-04) — Dot's on the warpath to get some antibiotics that will wheel her away from her smoking addiction. Carmel has managed to pay off some of Darren's debts, and Brad gives Rod a job – t
- E63: 366 (1988-08-09) — The Firm give Den an ultimatum, but Den has thought of a compromise. Kathy books herself a doctor's appointment with Doctor Legg.
- E64: 367 (1988-08-11) — Roly goes missing. Guizin has her eye on a resident, keen to hire them to work at the café. Brad meets with Mantel to discuss Den. Donna angrily confronts Simon in the Square about
- E65: 368 (1988-08-16) — Police swarm the Square and search Den's room in the B&B. Pete thinks Ian is being taken for a fool being given commission by Guizin whilst working at the café. Simon tries to get
- E66: 369 (1988-08-18) — The day arrives for Simon to return to work at the Vic and Ian to start work at the café. DS West questions Pete over Den's whereabouts. Pauline gets angry with Dot for her lack of
- E67: 370 (1988-08-23) — Pauline is nervous about her first shift at the Vic. Sue wants change at the playground. Rod receives an eviction notice from the council for living in Mary's flat.
- E68: 371 (1988-08-25) — The Beales and Fowlers are in for a day of shocks and surprises, but Pauline once again pulls the family together. Doctor Legg and Ethel welcome an old friend. Dot is devastated to
- E69: 372 (1988-08-30) — Donna asks a favour of Michelle and Sharon. Ricky lands a job. Frank receives a letter from his mum Mo. Ashraf worries about Shireen. Sharon pays Joanne a visit.
- E70: 373 (1988-09-01) — Frank prepares for his mother's arrival and her reaction to Pat. Donna gets on Michelle and Sharon's nerves. Den tells Christine he won't be pushed around. Rod gets evicted from sq
- E71: 374 (1988-09-06) — Sharon and Michelle are at odds, due to Donna's mischief-making. Mo is upsetting everyone at the Vic. Ian lands an important catering order. Pete is meant to be on a diet, so when
- E72: 375 (1988-09-08) — Den is alone in the hideaway, but there are heavies outside. Sharon and Michelle plan to get rid of Donna, and Mo plots to stay at the Vic.
- E73: 376 (1988-09-13) — It's charity music hall night at the Vic with Big Ron first up on stage to play the spoons. Den is returned to Walford in police custody and interviewed by Detective West. Wicksy t
- E74: 377 (1988-09-15) — Pat visits Den in prison. Den wants to write Sharon a letter, but doesn't know what to say. Carmel, Matthew, Junior, and Aisha all spend the day at London Zoo. Matthew subsequently
- E75: 378 (1988-09-20) — Matthew moves into the Square. Colin is anxious about his latest test results. Dot rallies friends for a new venture. David confronts Doctor Legg about Colin's health and reveals h
- E76: 379 (1988-09-22) — Colin again asks Doctor Legg about his test results, who falsely assures him everything is fine. Michelle misses the surgery. Dot is not above a little blackmail. Kathy is at a low
- E77: 380 (1988-09-27) — Pete receives advice from Doctor Samuels about Kathy. Ian is worried about Donna. Den is given a warning by Johnny. Mo arrives in the Square with unpleasant news for Pat – she is m
- E78: 381 (1988-09-29) — Benny prepares for his first date with Ethel. DS West visits Den at the prison. Kathy goes to court.
- E79: 382 (1988-10-04) — Pauline grows tired of Ian and Simon's careless ways of living. The day of Den's bail hearing arrives. Cindy and Ian continue to grow closer.
- E80: 383 (1988-10-06) — Cindy helps Ian out with another catering contract. Guido meets Colin for a meal at the Wine Bar. Sharon talks to Pat after visiting Den.
- E81: 384 (1988-10-11) — Donna tries to wheedle a favour from Ian. Wicksy wakes up to the fact that Cindy is spending a lot of time with Ian. Sharon and Michelle approach Ali for some work at the café. Ian
- E82: 385 (1988-10-13) — Frank decides to have a fatherly talk with Ricky. Mantel and Brad look after the preparations for the evening's entertainment in the wine bar. Dot continues her obsessive interest
- E83: 386 (1988-10-18) — Pauline awakens Ian and Simon and has harsh words with the pair of them. Donna steals a loaf of bread from the shop whilst Sohail is not looking. Mo continues to irritate Pat.
- E84: 387 (1988-10-20) — Brad falls foul of Mantel. Pauline has some good advice for Donna. Sharon and Michelle have a double date. Ian asks the girls to do some waitressing for him. Colin meets Guido at t
- E85: 388 (1988-10-25) — Mr. Sparrow ups his party guest list and Frank begins to think that he will not be able to cope with the pressure. Den receives another visit from D.S. West. Joanne tells Cindy tha
- E86: 389 (1988-10-27) — Sharon has an unnerving encounter with D.S. West. Doctor Samuels gives confidential advice on separate matters to Matthew and Duncan. Carmel is organising a girls-only volleyball m
- E87: 390 (1988-11-01) — Kathy and Pete return from their 'second honeymoon'. Ian and Simon continue to leave Number 45 in a mess. Johnny continues to disbelieve Den over him not grassing the Firm up to DS
- E88: 391 (1988-11-03) — Pat tries to resist throttling Mo. Cindy helps Colin make a decision about Guido. Pete confides in Arthur about his problems. Den's troubles cause Barnsey to lose his temper.
- E89: 392 (1988-11-08) — Ian and Wicksy plan to get Pauline and Arthur off their backs. Dot hits the headlines. Mo helps out at the Vic. Den and Barnsey anger the Firm.
- E90: 393 (1988-11-10) — Guizin and Mehmet search for a new cab driver. A badly beaten Den is placed into a solitary cell. Mo continues to put her mark on the Vic. Pauline talks to Arthur about a letter Ke
- E91: 394 (1988-11-15) — Matthew leaves Carmel speechless with his knowledge quiz presented by solution to her quandary. Diane agrees to help Ricky out – for a price. Cindy and Colin keep Wicksy and Guido
- E92: 395 (1988-11-17) — Sharon and Michelle are worried that their hours at the café are going to be cut. Michelle and Arthur continue to argue, despite their best efforts. Donna leaves the café with a st
- E93: 396 (1988-11-22) — Arthur tells Pauline that Michelle is going to be spending Christmas with Sharon. Wicksy tries his hand at selling dodgy goods. D.S. West continues his investigation into Den.
- E94: 397 (1988-11-24) — Arthur, Ian, and Wicksy continue to decorate the house. Kathy receives a letter from Willmott-Brown, and turns to Michelle for advice. Matthew and Carmel celebrate their engagement
- E95: 398 (1988-11-29) — Donna reappears and wants a talk with Rod and Ian. Carmel and Matthew are at odds. Ricky meets Shireen. Kathy invites Michelle and Sharon round. There's more trouble at Dicken's Hi
- E96: 399 (1988-12-01) — Ian lends money to Ali, at a hefty interest rate. Shireen and her father come to blows about her future and her arranged marriage. D.I. Ashley introduces himself around the Square.
- E97: 400 (1988-12-06) — Pat tells Wicksy to stop selling his dodgy CDs. Ian lends Ali and Mehmet more money – again at a premium. Rod attempts to talk to Donna about her drug problems.
- E98: 401 (1988-12-08) — Kathy is disgusted to receive Christmas post from Willmott-Brown. Dot eagerly awaits a Christmas card from Nick. Pauline is in full swing with Christmas preparations and asks Ian t
- E99: 402 (1988-12-13) — D.I. Ashley maintains his pressure on the Firm. Ashraf takes Shireen to see Doctor Legg and continues to prepare for her arranged marriage. Pete continues to drink more than usual,
- E100: 403 (1988-12-15) — Joanne decides she wants to pay Den a visit in the prison. Doctor Legg and Pauline get the surgery staff room ready for the Christmas party.
- E101: 404 (1988-12-20) — Ian offers Ali and Mehmet a solution to their money problems. Pat and Frank plan their first Christmas at the Vic. Sharon questions Michelle about her tryst with David.
- E102: 405 (1988-12-22) — Nick repulses Barnsey with his eating habits. Pat and Simon both remember Lou with the keepsakes she gave them. Pete is in the Christmas spirit whilst Kathy's mind remains on Willm
- E103: 406 (1988-12-27) — Benny and Ethel hit a rocky patch. Matthew and Carmel receive a setback. Sharon sorts out a financial matter. Guido has advice for Colin. Den sorts out his fellow inmates.
- E104: 407 (1988-12-29) — Pete is in court. Ian takes his driving test. Kathy confides in Ian about her rape and marriage. Brad is dogged by the police. Nick has a hard time in prison.
Series 5
- E1: 408 (1989-01-03) — Ian prepares to see his bank manager for a loan. Mantel tells Joanne that the Firm's outstanding accounts will be settled. Willmott-Brown turns up at Michelle and Sharon's flat.
- E2: 409 (1989-01-05) — The residents want Frank to open the Vic in the afternoons. Pete visits Den at the prison to tell him about Willmott-Brown's re-arrest.
- E3: 410 (1989-01-10) — Frank and Pat begin to plan seriously for all-day opening. Ethel covers for Dot at the launderette. Carmel and Matthew have trouble planning their wedding.
- E4: 411 (1989-01-12) — Guido thinks Colin is making a fuss over nothing when he makes a doctor's appointment. Donna is becoming even more unpopular in the Square. Pete has cross words with Ashraf in the
- E5: 412 (1989-01-17) — Carmel and Matthew's wedding plans continue to go awry. Ashraf discovers Shireen has gone missing from the boarding school. Colin receives some shocking news from Doctor Legg
- E6: 413 (1989-01-19) — The Vic prepares for the first day of opening all hours. Den is worried by news of the Walford police raids. Ethel and Benny's relationship hits a rough patch.
- E7: 414 (1989-01-24) — Matthew and Carmel prepare for their imminent wedding. Kathy tells Pauline she has left Pete, but he appears to be in denial. Pat is annoyed when she finds Frank helping Ian.
- E8: 415 (1989-01-26) — Kathy phones a cab firm for a taxi to take her out of Albert Square immediately. Matthew returns to the flat after spending the night at the B&B. Pete wallows in self-pity.
- E9: 416 (1989-01-31) — Ian is on hand to solve the problems at the café. Michelle and Sharon both have their eyes on a telephone engineer.
- E10: 417 (1989-02-02) — Frank tries explaining himself to Pat but gets nowhere. Dot visits Nick in the prison and gets upset when he tells her his trial is in June. Pete gets drunk again, with disastrous
- E11: 418 (1989-02-07) — The police question Pete. Nancy Jacobs, an Australian, turns up at the Vic for a trial shift as the first day of the all day opening arrives. Rod struggles to help Donna.
- E12: 419 (1989-02-09) — Donna receives a mysterious phone call that leaves her distraught, and a surprise visitor scuppers her plans. Pat and Frank have cross words, but finally settle their argument. Ric
- E13: 420 (1989-02-14) — The women in the Square all receive the same Valentine cards from an unknown sender. Colin has a dinner party and invites Carmel and a very drunk Matthew, who have just returned fr
- E14: 421 (1989-02-16) — It is Den's last day in prison before his case goes to court and he gets a visit from Sharon, who tells him she doesn't want his money. Colin invites Donna to dinner in the hope th
- E15: 422 (1989-02-21) — Michelle prepares herself for Den's court hearing. Kathy returns to the Square to see Ian and Pete.
- E16: 423 (1989-02-23) — Wicksy asks Pat if he can move into the spare room at the Vic. Michelle goes to the wine bar to ask Mantel if he knows where Den is, while Den desperately tries to contact Michelle
- E17: 424 (1989-02-28) — Donna persuades Guido to let her stay in the flat. Pat asks Cindy to work full-time at the Vic. DI Ashley continues to probe the residents of the Square about Den's whereabouts.
- E18: 425 (1989-03-02) — Dot allows Donna to stay at hers, determined not to give up on her. Pete continues his self-destructive ways.
- E19: 426 (1989-03-07) — Michelle tells Doctor Samuels that Doctor Legg was unhelpful to Donna. Ian and Cindy plan their engagement party. Pauline quizzes Sharon about Den, prompting Michelle to shout at h
- E20: 427 (1989-03-09) — Doctor Samuels confronts Doctor Legg about his treatment of Donna, and tells him he is taking over her case. Pete has his day in court. Frank tells Pat he is open to the idea of a
- E21: 428 (1989-03-14) — Ali and Mehmet are gambling again without Sue or Guizin's knowledge. Pat takes in a distraught friend, annoying Ricky, who has to share a room with him, but Diane is quite pleased.
- E22: 429 (1989-03-16) — Sharon's mind fixates on learning where Den is. Donna tries her hardest to get Rod's attention.
- E23: 430 (1989-03-21) — Youths vandalise Ashraf's shop. Rod gives Donna more harsh truths at the launderette. Matthew pours his heart out to keep Carmel.
- E24: 431 (1989-03-23) — Dot is determined for Donna to start afresh and offers to help seek her a job. Ricky offers to clean the show cars for Frank. As Ian and Cindy host their engagement party, Michelle
- E25: 432 (1989-03-28) — The Square come to terms with the death of a resident. Sharon and Simon spend time together at Sharon's flat.
- E26: 433 (1989-03-30) — Sue barricades herself in the living room, frightened by Ali's attitude. Cindy is getting frustrated by Ian's long hours. Dot returns from visiting Nick in prison.
- E27: 434 (1989-04-04) — Sharon and Michelle have some wine and they talk about their memories.
- E28: 435 (1989-04-06) — Kathy is undecided about making her separation from Pete official by getting her own flat – he has a plan to make her jealous! Sharon tells Wicksy to collect her things from Michel
- E29: 436 (1989-04-11) — Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.
- E30: 437 (1989-04-13) — Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.
- E31: 438 (1989-04-18) — Dot has to face the sudden death of Donna. Kathy, Pauline and Mo offer their sympathy. Doctor Samuels is furious with Doctor Legg about what he feels was his mishandling of Donna's
- E32: 439 (1989-04-20) — Dot tells Kathy all about Donna's funeral in Bromley. A new face arrives in the Square – builder Paul Priestly from Leeds. Sharon finally opens the case Den left behind, with Wicks
- E33: 440 (1989-04-25) — Dot is hell-bent on catching the drug pusher who was supplying heroin to Donna, and after Junior identifies the culprit, she hatches a plan for Wicksy to catch her dealing smack in
- E34: 441 (1989-04-27) — Willmott-Brown appears at Walford Crown Court charged with the rape of Kathy. Dot continues to pursue Donna's drug dealer.
- E35: 442 (1989-05-02) — As the court case continues, Willmott-Brown twists the events of the night of Kathy's rape, infuriating Pete. Dot receives some post she wants to show somebody.
- E36: 443 (1989-05-04) — Arthur declares Albert Square a "gloom-free" zone for the day. Carmel and Matthew's relationship begins to strengthen again. Ali stresses as bills begin to mount.
- E37: 444 (1989-05-09) — Frank does not like the effort Diane is putting in at the Vic to impress Paul. Aisha has fallen ill, causing Carmel to panic that she will not be able to attend her work meetings.
- E38: 445 (1989-05-11) — Pat secretly meets up with her ex-husband while Frank is away buying cars. Mo is fighting the Council. Arthur and Michelle play a game of bluff. Cindy gives Wicksy the come-on behi
- E39: 446 (1989-05-16) — Frank wants Pat to have a word with Paul about Diane. Carmel receives a visit from some men offering her protection. Doctor Legg is dismissive of Vicki's illness.
- E40: 447 (1989-05-18) — Ricky annoys Ashraf with his meddling in the shop. Dot is unable to find her granddaughter and Vicki is in hospital.
- E41: 448 (1989-05-23) — Sue is hysterical following Little Ali's kidnapping. Arthur and Pauline worry about Vicki. A jealous Cindy watches a happy Sharon and Simon together in the café.
- E42: 449 (1989-05-25) — Pauline cajoles Arthur into going for an interview for the game show. Dot is taken aback when Charlie limps into the Square. Mo is involved in a fundraising scheme. Paul and Diane
- E43: 450 (1989-05-30) — Mo is collecting jumble and volunteers for the Brownies' jumble sale. Over at the Queen Vic, Frank has to eat humble pie over his recent actions. Sharon tells Wicksy the truth abou
- E44: 451 (1989-06-01) — Arthur's big moment to appear on the Cat and Mouse television game show has finally arrived and as everyone gathers excitedly at the Queen Vic to cheer on their local celebrity, Fr
- E45: 452 (1989-06-06) — Frank is reluctant to tell his family about his and Pat's engagement. Dot is thrilled when Charlie tells her that Hazel is back on the Square. A leaflet on buying council houses ar
- E46: 453 (1989-06-08) — Cindy looks at a pregnancy testing kit advertisement she has found in a magazine. Arthur braces himself for a meeting with the mortgage broke in the afternoon. Charlie flogs car ac
- E47: 454 (1989-06-13) — Ali finds it tough as a single parent and asks Carmel for help. Wicksy is concerned about Sharon's spending sprees. Trevor earns Mo's wrath. Ian delivers an ultimatum.
- E48: 455 (1989-06-15) — Mo encourages Frank to hire Trevor until he finds himself another job. Matthew tries being nice to Junior, but he does not appreciate it. Sharon phones the bank and asks for a mort
- E49: 456 (1989-06-20) — Dot receives a phone call from Nick. Arthur, Paul and Pete have a surprise planned for Frank, determined that he will have a stag night whether he likes it or not.
- E50: 457 (1989-06-22) — It's the day of Pat and Frank's wedding – and they still don't know what Mo has organised for them. Frank's best man has shingles so Arthur reluctantly has to take his place.
- E51: 458 (1989-06-27) — Ashraf and Sufia argue as the day for them to move into 55 Victoria Road arrives. Cindy phones an abortion clinic and makes an appointment.
- E52: 459 (1989-06-29) — Paul and Trevor make a start on the wine bar but it causes many arguments with Trevor not knowing what he is doing. Cindy is in a strop at the Vic and is sent home by Sharon but Ci
- E53: 460 (1989-07-04) — Matthew accuses Carmel of having an affair with David. Rod returns to the Square and is stunned to hear about Donna's death. Dot receives a cooker, which is claimed to have been pa
- E54: 461 (1989-07-06) — Dot agrees to see Hazel, who tricked her over her `granddaughter'. Mo takes Trevor under her wing. Cindy and Pauline have health crises. Rod questions his future in Walford.
- E55: 462 (1989-07-11) — Pat and Frank return from their honeymoon. Doctor Samuels is making big changes at the surgery. Trevor prepares for his new lodgings. Arthur is concerned about Pauline's health.
- E56: 463 (1989-07-13) — Doctor Legg's return prompts some strange reactions. Pat is nervous about a visitor. Matthew treats Carmel. Wicksy has news for Sharon. Rod gets advice from Dot.
- E57: 464 (1989-07-18) — Carmel and Junior are united by a crisis, while Melody is inquisitive. Kathy offers to help. Marge is upset by Doctor Samuels. Arthur continues to worry about Pauline's health. Dia
- E58: 465 (1989-07-20) — Doctor Legg confronts Doctor Samuels over what he sees as his failings at the practice. Carmel, still hiding at home, receives a call from Matthew asking her to visit him in hospit
- E59: 466 (1989-07-25) — Carmel fears a repeat of Matthew's violent behaviour in front of the children if he moves back home. Pat and Frank continue to worry about Janine, who has been sleepwalking again.
- E60: 467 (1989-07-27) — Dot is apprehensive as she receives a letter in the post. Diane and Janine cause Pat grief. Cindy is in a bad mood.
- E61: 468 (1989-08-01) — Carmel questions Ali over his son's welfare and discovers the child minder he's leaving Little Ali with is unregistered. Julie shows Michelle around the new salon premises prior to
- E62: 469 (1989-08-03) — Sharon arranges a dinner party with Ian, Cindy and Wicksy, so they can meet Michelle's new man. Paul starts work on Julie's salon. Doctor Legg sees Michelle about Pauline's health.
- E63: 470 (1989-08-08) — Pete makes a secret trip to court by taxi, leaving Arthur on the stall by himself, then reappears with some surprising news – he's going to New Zealand to visit brother Kenny for 6
- E64: 471 (1989-08-10) — Arthur feels that Pete and Pauline are keeping secrets. Frank sets up a lucrative deal. Ian and Cindy discuss their future. Julie is recruiting staff at the new salon. Michelle con
- E65: 472 (1989-08-15) — Ian has decided to open the café 24/7 and is on the lookout for staff. Diane returns and Trevor asks her to go to a concert with him. Thugs raid and smash up the car lot in retalia
- E66: 473 (1989-08-17) — Vince takes Junior and Aisha for a drive. Paul tries to pluck up the courage to end things with Julie. Ian continues his search for new staff to work the night shifts at the café.
- E67: 474 (1989-08-22) — Carmel has to cope with a bereavement. Trevor nurses a broken heart, as Diane has reconciled with Paul. Paul finds Julie is a tough business operator. Michelle arranges to meet lov
- E68: 475 (1989-08-24) — Julie opens her hairdressing salon. Ricky gets his GCSEs. Pat discovers a possible theft. Kathy tackles Ali on a family matter. Ruth tells Doctor Samuels why she in the Square. Fol
- E69: 476 (1989-08-29) — Arthur falls asleep listening to one of Pauline's hypnosis tapes. Rod does the night shift for Ian at the café. Mo remains adamant that Trevor did not steal the ring.
- E70: 477 (1989-08-31) — Mo is still certain of Trevor's innocence, but is having a hard time convincing Frank. Julie cannot understand why her clients aren't turning up for their appointments at her haird
- E71: 478 (1989-09-05) — Frank, Mo and Pat are consumed with worry. The search for Janine continues into the early hours of the morning. David and Ruth want to get married.
- E72: 479 (1989-09-07) — Sharon does not enjoy working as a receptionist for an agency. Janine changes her behaviour, but does not fool Diane, who sees straight through her façade. Hazel tells Rod she want
- E73: 480 (1989-09-12) — Diane continues her campaign of harassment towards Julie, which completely backfires. Pat and Mo both try to persuade Frank that they have to confront Janine to sort out her proble
- E74: 481 (1989-09-14) — Arthur wants Mo to take over Pete's stall whilst he is on holiday. Frank is torn over what to do about Janine and her behaviour. Laurie visits Julie at the hair salon for a coffee.
- E75: 482 (1989-09-19) — Kathy tells Pauline that Pete is staying out in New Zealand for another month. Diane smells perfume on Paul and gets jealous. They argue. Sharon and Simon plan to hold a pair's dar
- E76: 483 (1989-09-21) — Diane has a run-in with Julie. Michelle tackles Pauline about her ill health. Ricky is intent on showing off to his new girlfriend Marie, which goes badly wrong.
- E77: 484 (1989-09-26) — Arthur and family are worried about Pauline who is in hospital following her accident. Illegal driver Ricky locks himself in his room. Dot is upset when she finds that Rod and Haze
- E78: 485 (1989-09-28) — Pauline is depressed after her accident, and Arthur is doing his best to look after her but has many other things to take care off. Pat is dreading her appointment with Janine's te
- E79: 486 (1989-10-03) — Life is looking rosy for Ian, but his fiancée, Cindy seems unable to share his optimism. As the Queen Vic talent night draws near, Ethel and Trevor are both in a dilemma as to what
- E80: 487 (1989-10-05) — Ali is being chased by his landlord, McIntyre, for unpaid rent, totalling £900. Ian can't understand why Cindy won't agree to a wedding date and asks Wicksy if he knows why. Ethel
- E81: 488 (1989-10-10) — Kathy tries to talk to Cindy, while Ian has a hectic day at the café. At the Queen Vic, Wicksy is surprised at Frank's quick plans, and Pat is concerned by the purchase of the B&B.
- E82: 489 (1989-10-12) — Ian is nervous yet excited as his wedding day arrives. Cindy and Michelle have a heart-to-heart. Trevor is convinced he is having supernatural experiences in Mo's flat.
- E83: 490 (1989-10-17) — The day for Frank and Pat to leave the Vic arrives. Ian makes amends with Cindy at the café. A skip is put on Bridge Street where Pete's stall usually goes.
- E84: 491 (1989-10-19) — Ricky worries about jail and his court appearance in January. Trevor locks himself out of Mo's flat. Pete invites Laurie for a drink at the Vic.
- E85: 492 (1989-10-24) — Sharon is concerned about Michelle seeing married man Danny again. Ricky puts ideas into Frank's head about Diane sneaking off to see Paul. Marge bursts into the Vic in tears, expl
- E86: 493 (1989-10-26) — Arthur receives a letter from the council telling him to tidy his allotment. Trevor misses a job interview. Simon notices £100 is missing from the till.
- E87: 494 (1989-10-31) — Julie apologises to Kathy for leaving her meal early. Diane returns from a friend's house in search of Paul. There's a Halloween party in the Vic.
- E88: 495 (1989-11-02) — Laurie's love life is as tangled as ever. Wicksy gives Sharon an ultimatum. The fruit stall wars rage on. Ian plans a quick profit. Frank benefits from a surprising source. Vince p
- E89: 496 (1989-11-07) — Arthur is excited about Pauline's return from Leigh-on-Sea, but finds he has his work cut out in trying to restore order at the Fowler household in time to welcome her home. Sohail
- E90: 497 (1989-11-09) — The day of Pauline's hospital appointment arrives and Arthur makes her promise to keep it. A stranger arrives in Albert Square eager to track down Trevor. Frank tries to have tactf
- E91: 498 (1989-11-14) — Michelle prepares to take Vicki for her six-monthly check-up at the hospital. Kathy panics when Laurie invites her to a weekend away. Shireen and Sohail suggest that Sufia plans a
- E92: 499 (1989-11-16) — Dot overhears Laurie slating Pete's fruit and veg stall. Sufia asks Ashraf about his secret lover. Marge quits her job at the B&B.
- E93: 500 (1989-11-21) — Trevor continues to worry about his DSS meeting and thinks he will got to prison. Shireen tries to support Sufia. Rod appears emotionless and distant.
- E94: 501 (1989-11-23) — Marge relays to Dot how impressed she was with Mo for standing up to Mr. Rhodes. Danny arrives at the flat to spend the weekend with Michelle. Pat takes Janine to the zoo. Trevor w
- E95: 502 (1989-11-28) — Diane catches Ricky smoking. Rod continues to mope around. Ashraf tells Sufia he is no longer seeing his secret lover.
- E96: 503 (1989-11-30) — Pauline is frustrated to find out her hospital appointment has been postponed. Julie has dire news for both Michelle and Marie. Dot is pleased that Rod and Hazel have reconciled an
- E97: 504 (1989-12-05) — Sharon opens up to Pat about missing her parents. Sufia questions Ashraf about his mistress Stella turning up at the shop. Marie and Julie come to blows at the salon.
- E98: 505 (1989-12-07) — Ashraf insists he has ended his affair with Stella. Michelle talks to Pauline about her operation. Pat returns to smoking when Janine pushes her teacher into a swimming pool at sch
- E99: 506 (1989-12-12) — Dot, Ethel, Mo, and Marge set off with the Walford coach party for a few days in Clacton-on-Sea. Pauline is waiting to hear if she can go into hospital for her hysterectomy. Kathy
- E100: 507 (1989-12-14) — Ethel raises concerns among the hotel staff when she keeps taking a duffel bag outside. Meanwhile, Arthur worries about Pauline, who has had her operation and Sufia confides in Kat
- E101: 508 (1989-12-19) — Vince is organising the Christmas party for Walford's OAPs. Arthur gets bad news about Pauline. Ian's café is under threat. Ashraf hides a guilty secret.
- E102: 509 (1989-12-21) — Pete and Ian make moves to bury the hatchet with Laurie. Trevor tries to tell Diane of Paul's Christmas plans. Marge returns from her mother's funeral.
- E103: 510 (1989-12-26) — Ian and Cindy spend Boxing Day giving the café a thorough clean after its closure by the environmental health officer. A mysterious treasure hunt gets under way in the Square.
- E104: 511 (1989-12-28) — Cindy is rushed to hospital as she goes into labour five weeks early, while Pete and Kathy tensely wait to hear if the birth will proceed normally.
Series 6
- E1: 512 (1990-01-02) — Hazel tries to persuade Rod to squat in Colin's empty flat, Pauline tries to recuperate from her operation, while Trevor eagerly looks forward to his date with Shireen.
- E2: 513 (1990-01-04) — It's Diane's 16th birthday and her family are planning a surprise party for her. Pete meets Barbara for lunch in the Vic and finds she has invited Kathy and Laurie to join them.
- E3: 514 (1990-01-09) — What has become of Diane Butcher? Frank is determined to find her.
- E4: 515 (1990-01-11) — Michelle waits for word from Danny. Frank returns from his search for Diane to a family desperate for news.
- E5: 516 (1990-01-16) — There's turmoil in the Butcher family following the disappearance of Diane, and Frank is only making matters worse. Sharon decides it's time for some straight talking…
- E6: 517 (1990-01-18) — The Beales are waiting to celebrate the homecoming of Cindy's baby – and Wicksy is waiting, too, no longer sure that he can live with the lie that the baby is Ian's.
- E7: 518 (1990-01-23) — While proud parents Ian and Cindy are centre stage, will Wicksy find out who knows his guilty secret? Arthur and Pauline's shopping plans are disrupted by an unwelcome visitor – an
- E8: 519 (1990-01-25) — Frank returns from finding out his legal rights regarding Diane. Meanwhile, Danny is back and staying at Michelle's – and her family's having none of it
- E9: 520 (1990-01-30) — Ricky has to go to court today – and he wants his father with him. Kathy decides it is time to stand up to Laurie and have her say.
- E10: 521 (1990-02-01) — Danny receives an ultimatum. Who will he choose – Michelle or his family?
- E11: 522 (1990-02-06) — Sharon has had enough of Simon's suspicious behaviour. Marge has something to tell Dot, and Dot has something to tell Marge.
- E12: 523 (1990-02-08) — Danny is determined to leave Albert Square, but who will he take with him – his wife, or Michelle?
- E13: 524 (1990-02-13) — Michelle must confront family and friends with the news of her move to Newcastle, but Danny seems to have other things on his mind.
- E14: 525 (1990-02-15) — Pauline tries to warn Michelle not to trust Danny, but can Michelle be swayed? Cindy is planning baby Steven's christening and Sharon notices Wicksy's special interest.
- E15: 526 (1990-02-20) — Michelle and Danny are all packed and ready to leave. Wicksy is stressed and turns to drinking – he is to be the Godfather at baby Steven's christening.
- E16: 527 (1990-02-22) — Danny's going to Newcastle – but will Michelle go with him? Two new arrivals seem set to cause trouble, and there's a vital development in the search for Diane.
- E17: 528 (1990-02-27) — Rod makes an exciting decision, but can he face telling Dot? Arthur tackles the Mitchell brothers, while Michelle, still missing Danny, finds an unwelcome visitor on her doorstep.
- E18: 529 (1990-03-01) — Frank scours cardboard city looking for Diane, while Trevor and Paul plan for the future and Cindy prepares a surprise for Ian's 21st birthday.
- E19: 530 (1990-03-06) — Pat has booked the Butchers in for family therapy, but there's no way Frank will allow her to wash their dirty linen in public.
- E20: 531 (1990-03-08) — Blood is thicker than water, and business is business – but that won't help Grant when he mixes business with pleasure and tangles with Julie Cooper.
- E21: 532 (1990-03-13) — Dot awaits the arrival of the morning's Gazette to see if she's won a prize. Cindy has great news for Ian – she's received a letter from Colin, agreeing to let his flat to them.
- E22: 533 (1990-03-15) — Julie has one day left to find a buyer for the shop, while Pete has to make some tough decisions about the future, and Ian is off to get a bank loan.
- E23: 534 (1990-03-20) — Now £10,000 richer, Dot is in for a less welcome surprise. Meanwhile, Pat is delighted to be making some progress with Janine.
- E24: 535 (1990-03-22) — There's chaos in Albert Square as the Mitchell boys decide the market must move – stall by stall. Meanwhile, in the Butcher household there's news at last from Diane.
- E25: 536 (1990-03-27) — While Frank waits anxiously at King's Cross station for Diane to turn up, she is reliving the memories of her three months away from the Square.
- E26: 537 (1990-03-29) — There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person from the Diane who ran away.
- E27: 538 (1990-04-03) — There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person from the Diane who ran away.
- E28: 539 (1990-04-05) — Wicksy helps Cindy to decorate, while an unwanted statue of Diane stretches Frank's patience.
- E29: 540 (1990-04-10) — If Nick Cotton believed he could walk back into Albert Square and get away with it, there's a number of people ready to put him right.
- E30: 541 (1990-04-12) — The day has arrived when Shireen gets to meet the man her parents want her to marry. Meanwhile, Cindy is with the man she should have married.
- E31: 542 (1990-04-17) — Nick takes an interest in Dot's diet, while Arthur makes a strange discovery down on the allotments. Sharon also makes a disturbing discovery.
- E32: 543 (1990-04-19) — The past comes back to haunt both Sharon and Michelle, and prompts the police to search a local canal.
- E33: 544 (1990-04-24) — Dot doesn't seem to be feeling the benefit of Nick's cooking, while Frank is determined to track down the man who has a hold over his daughter.
- E34: 545 (1990-04-26) — Pauline and Arthur are not prepared to let bygones be bygones, and when Michelle is left to organise the funeral, a conflict looms in the Fowler household.
- E35: 546 (1990-05-01) — Den Watts is buried, but will the most important mourner be present at the funeral? Meanwhile, Nick Cotton gets an unwelcome blast from the past.
- E36: 547 (1990-05-03) — Diane has to decide whether or not to leave Taylor once and for all.
- E37: 548 (1990-05-08) — Will Shireen bury her differences with Ashraf and meet her husband-to-be?
- E38: 549 (1990-05-10) — Tensions between Sharon and Wicksy are growing. Ian plans an intimate birthday party for Cindy.
- E39: 550 (1990-05-15) — Dot decides to change her will, and Kathy ends up spending the evening with Cindy.
- E40: 551 (1990-05-17) — Shireen's romance blossoms despite her father's affair. Sharon decides to get to know Cindy better.
- E41: 552 (1990-05-22) — Ethel reappears in the Square, determined to catch up on gossip, but Dot's news fills her with fear for her friend's life.
- E42: 553 (1990-05-24) — Born-again Nick Cotton finds himself under investigation from Ethel Skinner – but Dot cannot decide if her son is truly a reformed character or the worst thing since Dr Crippen.
- E43: 554 (1990-05-29) — Sharon comes close to finding her mother. Dot hasn't been seen for days.
- E44: 555 (1990-05-31) — The police visit Dot, threatening to scupper Nick's plans. And Ashraf's infidelity finally lands him in big trouble
- E45: 556 (1990-06-05) — A visit from Jabbar's father leaves Ashraf with some bad news for Shireen, while Sharon tackles Simon on the subject of marriage.
- E46: 557 (1990-06-07) — Shireen is determined to discover the secret behind her broken engagement. Charlie Cotton looks for evidence against Nick but is shocked to find it has been eaten.
- E47: 558 (1990-06-12) — Sharon and Wicksy's future hangs in the balance and, if Charlie Cotton is right, so does Dot's life.
- E48: 559 (1990-06-14) — Dot and Nick settle down for a special meal. Will it be their last?
- E49: 560 (1990-06-19) — Wicksy waits to hear from the brewery, Sharon sets off to find her real mother, Stuart Kendle wants to discuss the market with Pete, and Pat is concerned about Wicksy.
- E50: 561 (1990-06-21) — The Karims leave Walford, but there's a spark of hope for Shireen and Jabbar's future. Wicksy extracts a confession from Cindy.
- E51: 562 (1990-06-26) — Michelle's slippery boss offers Ian a bribe, while Janine gives Pat a bad scare. Meanwhile, Sharon prepares to meet her mother.
- E52: 563 (1990-06-28) — Pat decides to teach her family a lesson. Pete receives bad news from Michelle, Kathy is shocked when she overhears a private conversation, and Sharon sets off to meet her mother.
- E53: 564 (1990-07-03) — Kathy overhears a private conservation and is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and Wicksy.
- E54: 565 (1990-07-05) — The Tavernier family move into Albert Square and right into the middle of a pitched battle between residents and developers.
- E55: 566 (1990-07-10) — Are the market traders celebrating too early? A surprise visitor leaves Sharon with a dilemma.
- E56: 567 (1990-07-12) — Frank and Pat make preparations to hand over the Queen Vic. Cindy is touched by Ian's generosity.
- E57: 568 (1990-07-17) — Wicksy walks out of the Square – can he persuade Cindy to leave Ian and come with him? Frank senses the strain Pat's under but she faces a dilemma when Sharon and then Cindy visit.
- E58: 569 (1990-07-19) — Diane decides it's time to brighten up the Square, especially the part that belongs to her dad.
- E59: 570 (1990-07-24) — While Pat and Frank are on holiday, havoc reigns at the bed and breakfast.
- E60: 571 (1990-07-26) — It's crunch time for Cindy and Ian. Ricky and Diane discover something very serious about Mo.
- E61: 572 (1990-07-31) — Michelle gives the Mitchell brothers the lowdown on the council offices. All they have to do now is get the lowdown on Stuart Kendle.
- E62: 573 (1990-08-02) — Almost everyone knows about Wicksy and Cindy – except Ian. Cindy decides it's time to tell him.
- E63: 574 (1990-08-07) — Ian is shattered by Cindy's confession. How will his family cope with the situation?
- E64: 575 (1990-08-09) — Ian's supportive family comes to his aid. Pete considers an offer from Phil, and Michelle prepares to confront Stuart. Grandad Jules arranges a special dinner and a mystery guest.
- E65: 576 (1990-08-14) — Michelle is determined to bring Stuart Kendle to justice.
- E66: 577 (1990-08-16) — Ian is not going to let go of Cindy and Steven without a fight, but Cindy is still set on breaking free.
- E67: 578 (1990-08-21) — Michelle gets a letter from Newcastle and an unexpected visitor. Pat has some advice for Wicksy, and Sam has a suggestion for Ricky.
- E68: 579 (1990-08-23) — How will the Fowlers cope with a face from the past? How will Ricky cope on his first date with Sam?
- E69: 580 (1990-08-28) — Ricky has a secret – her name is Sam Mitchell, she's 15, and she's spending the night in his bedroom. The Mitchell brothers are not amused.
- E70: 581 (1990-08-30) — Nobody knows why Mark Fowler has come home. But Pauline is determined not to let him go. Diane gets her exam results.
- E71: 582 (1990-09-04) — It's Martin's first day at school, but the Fowlers have other things on their minds. It's back to school too for Lloyd and Hattie, while Wicksy is making secret plans.
- E72: 583 (1990-09-06) — Pete talks to Ian and learns the truth about Steven. Frank finds Mo's behaviour difficult to accept but is cheered by Diane's decision about her future. Michelle is closer to findi
- E73: 584 (1990-09-11) — Simon and Cindy are determined to enjoy a holiday in Devon. Meanwhile, Ian is finally preparing to leave hospital, Mo's condition gets worse and Sam stands up to her brothers over
- E74: 585 (1990-09-13) — While in Devon, Wicksy and Cindy discuss their future, unaware that Ian is on his way to see them both. After Mo's outburst, Pat is determined that Frank should see some sense.
- E75: 586 (1990-09-18) — Cindy and Wicksy return from Devon to find Pete hell-bent on revenge.
- E76: 587 (1990-09-20) — Arthur plans a surprise for Pauline for their Silver Wedding, while she hopes Mark will return in time. News of Wicksy and Cindy's return causes rifts between the Butchers and the
- E77: 588 (1990-09-25) — Ian is determined to rid his life of the last traces of Cindy and Steven.
- E78: 589 (1990-09-27) — Mark's mysterious reasons for coming home provoke a conflict in the Fowler household, while Pete decides its time to take his unhappy son in hand.
- E79: 590 (1990-10-02) — Kathy is back from holiday and in fighting form, but Ian has ideas of his own. Eddie has romance on his mind and a crisis occurs at Mo's flat.
- E80: 591 (1990-10-04) — Mark is the hero of the hour, but will Mo be alright?
- E81: 592 (1990-10-09) — Pauline and Arthur return from their second honeymoon to a surprise reunion with Mark. Eddie finds he's involved in a Butcher-Beale feud. Clyde is suspicious of Lloyd's disappearan
- E82: 593 (1990-10-11) — Lloyd is still exerting himself on his newspaper round and Hattie is concerned for him. Cindy tells Wicksy that her parents know about them, and that their gun is missing.
- E83: 594 (1990-10-16) — The police are looking for a missing shotgun. Cindy suspects she knows who has it. Phil and Grant settle into their new flat and sister Sam is still seeing Ricky behind their backs
- E84: 595 (1990-10-18) — Frank faces a tough decision about Mo's future and Sam throws a party in Ricky's van.
- E85: 596 (1990-10-23) — Mark tries to prove to Arthur that the Mitchell brothers are up to no good.
- E86: 597 (1990-10-25) — Ian asks Kath and Pete out for a meal in the hope that they'll help him make the right decision over Steven. However, Pete hopes that there might be a chance for a reconciliation.
- E87: 598 (1990-10-30) — Can Arthur save Mark from facing criminal charges? And can Jules protect John from his debtors?
- E88: 599 (1990-11-01) — It's bonfire night in Albert Square, but Jules and John have a poker game on their mind. Sharon makes a decision about her mother.
- E89: 600 (1990-11-06) — If Phil doesn't take the rap, Mark will go to prison. Can Arthur persuade Phil to do the decent thing?
- E90: 601 (1990-11-08) — Diane is determined to get to know Mark Fowler better.
- E91: 602 (1990-11-13) — Eddie is the talk of the town when he receives a visit from the police. Dot is in her element fuelling the gossip among the locals about the Queen Vic's governor.
- E92: 603 (1990-11-15) — Eddie is determined to protect an old friend, but risks losing the Vic. Grant gets ready to share Sharon's flat, and decides to take her for a slap-up meal.
- E93: 604 (1990-11-20) — Mo's illness means that Frank and his sister Joan must try to get along with each other. And what is the result of Ian's blood test?
- E94: 605 (1990-11-22) — Phil persuades Arthur to try new business methods. Pauline is sceptical of the results of baby Steven's blood test. Frank is preoccupied with something at Mo's flat.
- E95: 606 (1990-11-27) — Mo wants Frank to put her out of her misery. His family worries that that's exactly where he's heading.
- E96: 607 (1990-11-29) — Time is running out for the thief in the Vic, and the finger of suspicion is already pointing at Clyde. Frank must prepare himself to part from Mo.
- E97: 608 (1990-12-04) — Eddie lays a trap and catches the thief at the Vic. But can he be sure he is firing the right person?
- E98: 609 (1990-12-06) — Wicksy is determined not to let his recent setback last long, Pete has decided to befriend Jason, despite warnings, and Ian is busier than ever, so he rewards himself with a treat.
- E99: 610 (1990-12-11) — Wicksy's search for work comes to nothing, and now he has only one offer on the table – Ian's. Cindy is even more determined to leave.
- E100: 611 (1990-12-13) — Diane returns to old haunts, searching for her friend. She must find her before it's too late.
- E101: 612 (1990-12-18) — Phil is determined that Sharon shouldn't spend Christmas with him and Grant in Scotland.
- E102: 613 (1990-12-20) — Frank and Pete make a desperate bid to restore harmony before Christmas, but Ian and Wicksy seem determined to battle it out.
- E103: 614 (1990-12-25) — A special Christmas delivery holds a surprise for Diane. Ian is determined to drive Wicksy away – dead or alive.
- E104: 615 (1990-12-27) — Diane shares a secret with Mark and once again he finds himself on the wrong side of the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does EastEnders have? 42 season(s) with 7331 episodes.
Who created EastEnders? Julia Smith, Tony Holland.
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