EastEnders
EastEnders
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EastEnders

4.2 / 10
1985
42 seasons
7220 episodes
SoapDramaCrime

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.

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Cast

Seasons

  • 1

    1.1

    3.4
    19-02-198530m

    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...

  • 2

    2.2

    21-02-198530m

    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.

  • 3

    3.3

    26-02-198530m

    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.

  • 4

    4.4

    28-02-198530m

    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...

  • 5

    5.5

    05-03-198530m

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

  • 6

    6.6

    07-03-198530m

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

  • Ep 7

    7.7

    12-03-198530m

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

  • Ep 8

    8.8

    14-03-198530m

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

  • Ep 9

    9.9

    19-03-198530m

    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.

  • Ep 10

    10.10

    21-03-198530m

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

  • Ep 11

    11.11

    26-03-198530m

    Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.

  • Ep 12

    12.12

    28-03-198530m

    Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.

  • Ep 13

    13.13

    02-04-198530m

    Ethel babysits for Mary with frightening results.

  • Ep 14

    14.14

    04-04-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 15

    15.15

    09-04-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 16

    16.16

    11-04-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 17

    17.17

    16-04-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 18

    18.18

    18-04-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 19

    19.19

    23-04-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 20

    20.20

    25-04-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 21

    21.21

    30-04-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 22

    22.22

    02-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 23

    23.23

    07-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 24

    24.24

    09-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 25

    25.25

    14-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 26

    26.26

    16-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 27

    27.27

    21-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 28

    28.28

    23-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 29

    29.29

    28-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 30

    30.30

    30-05-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 31

    31.31

    04-06-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 32

    32.32

    06-06-198530m

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

  • Ep 33

    33.33

    11-06-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 34

    34.34

    13-06-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 35

    35.35

    18-06-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 36

    36.36

    20-06-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 37

    37.37

    25-06-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 38

    38.38

    27-06-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 39

    39.39

    02-07-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 40

    40.40

    04-07-198530m

    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.

  • Ep 41

    41.41

    09-07-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 42

    42.42

    11-07-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 43

    43.43

    16-07-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 44

    44.44

    18-07-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 45

    45.45

    23-07-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 46

    46.46

    25-07-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 47

    47.47

    30-07-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 48

    48.48

    01-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 49

    49.49

    06-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 50

    50.50

    08-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 51

    51.51

    13-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 52

    52.52

    15-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 53

    53.53

    20-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 54

    54.54

    22-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 55

    55.55

    27-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 56

    56.56

    29-08-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 57

    57.57

    03-09-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 58

    58.58

    05-09-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 59

    59.59

    10-09-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 60

    60.60

    12-09-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 61

    61.61

    17-09-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 62

    62.62

    19-09-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 63

    63.63

    24-09-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 64

    64.64

    26-09-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 65

    65.65

    01-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 66

    66.66

    03-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 67

    67.67

    08-10-198530m

    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.

  • Ep 68

    68.68

    10-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 69

    69.69

    15-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 70

    70.70

    17-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 71

    71.71

    22-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 72

    72.72

    24-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 73

    73.73

    29-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 74

    74.74

    31-10-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 75

    75.75

    05-11-198530m

    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....

  • Ep 76

    76.76

    07-11-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 77

    77.77

    12-11-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 78

    78.78

    14-11-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 79

    79.79

    19-11-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 80

    80.80

    21-11-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 81

    81.81

    26-11-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 82

    82.82

    28-11-198530m

    Lou is as difficult as ever. Deb and Andy continue bickering about money. Nick is given his marching orders.

  • Ep 83

    83.83

    03-12-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 84

    84.84

    05-12-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 85

    85.85

    10-12-198530m

    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.

  • Ep 86

    86.86

    12-12-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 87

    87.87

    17-12-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 88

    88.88

    19-12-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 89

    89.89

    24-12-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 90

    90.90

    26-12-198530m

    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...

  • Ep 91

    91.91

    31-12-198530m

    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...

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