The BEST Episodes of EastEnders
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2019
Network: BBC One
The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.
#1 - 1985-03-07
Season 1 - Episode 6
Detective Sergeant Rich questions Mark about a German badge that he sold to Lofty, which belonged to Reg Cox.
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#4 - 2004-01-27
Season 20 - Episode 16
Pat's suspicions are heightened when Patrick tells her that Janine and Paul have fallen out. She thinks that Paul is hiding something and tells Ricky that perhaps it is time to have a talk with Paul.Sam wakes up a happy woman and Sharon applies for a bank loan to start up the club.While Kareena is delighted that Tariq has paid her a compliment, Mickey is disgusted that Tariq is leading her on and tells him that it is time for the truth.Meanwhile, Lynne sticks her oar in with Janine as she tries to protect Charlie but only succeeds in doing him out of a job.
10.00 #6 - 17/02/2015
Season 31 - Episode 28
It is the week of EastEnders’ 30th anniversary and it is a week of revelations, secrets and surprises. Peggy Mitchell is back in Albert Square, but why has she returned? It is the night of Ian and Jane’s wedding, but with secrets set to be exposed, will everything go to plan? This episode contained some scenes broadcast live.
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#7 - 12/12/2017
Season 33 - Episode 197
Ian comes face to face with James Willmott-Brown. Aidan clashes with Phil.
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#8 - 02/08/2019
Season 35 - Episode 124
With Phil’s life hanging in the balance, tensions grow in the Square. Habiba confronts Adam about their future, and Denise gets a shock.
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#9 - 05/08/2019
Season 35 - Episode 125
Following the events of last week, people begin to panic and get their alibis in order. Linda takes her anger out on Ruby, and Denise’s irritation grows with her new house guest.
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#10 - 08/08/2019
Season 35 - Episode 127
Mick feels the pressure of trying to please everyone, Denise struggles to adjust with Sheree on the square, and Stress mounts on Callum to perfect his upcoming nuptials.
10.00 #11 - 22/11/2016
Season 32 - Episode 186
Sharon tries to make Phil Reconsider his decision. Whitney comes up with an idea to surprise Lee, Kyle is offered an exciting career opportunity, while Kathy has plans to help the Beals financial problems.
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#12 - 22/01/2019
Season 35 - Episode 14
Alfie feels the pressure from all angles. Phil has a surprising offer for Keanu. Mick works his magic on Mitch.
9.50 #13 - 01/01/2011
Season 27 - Episode 1
Arriving home, Alfie’s swept up in the Vic’s New Year celebrations. Fed up of hospital, Kat pulls out her drip, commandeers a taxi and heads home. Every time Alfie tries to get upstairs to see Tommy, something stops him. He finds Charlie slumped in a corner, drunk. After sorting out Fat Boy, Kim and the sound system, Alfie finally makes it upstairs. When Kat arrives home, she’s surprised by the quiet atmosphere in the bar. Excited, Kat bursts into the bedroom, but stops when she sees paramedics with a sombre Alfie, Charlie and Mo. Kat realises her baby’s dead. Ronnie returns to the flat holding a baby. Roxy arrives and finds Ronnie shaking and tearful. Roxy asks what’s wrong, Ronnie tells her it’s James. Roxy’s relieved to find a perfectly healthy baby in the cot and doesn’t realise it’s Tommy, not James. Ronnie’s about to tell Roxy what’s happened but Christian interrupts them, guilt ridden after kissing the piper. Roxy leaves, promising she’ll come back in the morning. Ronnie suddenly realises what she’s done, she has to give Tommy back now. On her way across the Square, Ronnie realises she’s too late when she sees an ambulance and Kat arriving home. Just then Jack gets out of a taxi – he’s finally home and is thrilled to see his wife and new son. Carol agrees Connor can stay, but when Bianca rings to say Whitney’s on the way home, she sends him away. Connor passes Whitney in the Square. She invites him home, but he claims he’s not feeling well. Whitney’s upset so Connor kisses her. Everyone’s drunk at the Vic. Kim flirts with Fat Boy, Jane falls into Masood’s lap and Jodie tells Darren he’s lovely when he nearly proposes. Ricky tries to find Whitney a new man.
9.00 #18 - 23/11/2015
Season 31 - Episode 189
Sharon decides to hold a family lunch, but with her family falling apart, will all go to plan? Denise receives a suspicious visitor in the middle of the night.
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#19 - 2009-01-01 (1)
Season 25 - Episode 1
Sean makes contact with Roxy and Stacey as the new year dawns, but what is he planning?
9.00 #21 - 15/11/2016
Season 32 - Episode 183
Carmel and Denise do their best to talk Masood out of his plan. Lee searches for a way out. Sad news rocks the residents.
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#22 - 05/09/2017
Season 33 - Episode 141
The Walford in Bloom celebrations are thrown into chaos as disaster strikes the square. The pressure becomes unbearable for Steven, leading him to take drastic action.
9.00 #23 - 11/12/2018
Season 34 - Episode 194
Stuart is touched by Linda's support. Tiffany is forced to question her actions. Hayley makes a decision, leaving Alfie touched.
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#24 - 11/07/2019
Season 35 - Episode 111
Rainie resorts to desperate lengths to help Abi, Linda receives support from an unlikely ally, and Kat and Stacey’s feud leads Mo to make a shocking admission.
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#25 - 31/08/2017
Season 33 - Episode 138
Mick tries his best to fix things. Max worries about Steven's latest act. Billy grows concerned about Jay's behaviour.
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