The BEST episodes of EastEnders

#1 - 1986-11-25

Season 2 - Episode 94 - Aired 11/25/1986

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.

#2 - 1985-03-07

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/1985

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

#3 - 2006-02-17

Season 22 - Episode 28 - Aired 2/17/2006

Pauline has last minute nerves. Stacey decides that it's time Yolande knew the truth about her husband.

#4 - 17/02/2015

Season 31 - Episode 27 - Aired 2/17/2015

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.

#5 - 1986-12-25 (2)

Season 2 - Episode 104 - Aired 12/25/1986

Angie is left reeling about the divorce. Pete and Lou make amends. Arthur breaks down.

#6 - 1986-10-16

Season 2 - Episode 83 - Aired 10/16/1986

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 relationship on its head.

#7 - 1986-10-09

Season 2 - Episode 81 - Aired 10/9/1986

Den spends a frustrated morning trying to get Angie on her own to discuss Jan's ultimatum. Mary overhears Ali and Mehmet discussing their bet that Mehmet could pull Mary. Kelvin and Sharon cook up a scheme.

#8 - 2004-02-03

Season 20 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/3/2004

Ricky confides in Gus about his problems and makes a decision about his future. Mickey urges Tariq to tell the truth and help the Ferreiras, realising that he may be Ronny's last chance. Finding himself in the middle of a desperate situation, Mickey knows that he should act. Charlie tries to remain positive and the Slaters rally round.

#9 - 12/04/2011

Season 27 - Episode 58 - Aired 4/12/2011

#10 - 01/04/2011

Season 27 - Episode 52 - Aired 4/1/2011

#11 - 1985-09-05

Season 1 - Episode 58 - Aired 9/5/1985

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 business advice and the author of the letter to Naima is revealed.

#12 - 1985-05-14

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/14/1985

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

#13 - 1985-06-04

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 6/4/1985

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

#14 - 1986-01-07

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/1986

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.

#15 - 1986-01-21

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/1986

Debbie spends the day getting a big dinner prepared for Roy and collecting for the ladies darts team publicity. As darts team secretary, she collects a pound from each member. Sue is still upset about the flat and tells her she isn't playing any more since Angie is a bad influence.

#16 - 1985-12-24

Season 1 - Episode 89 - Aired 12/24/1985

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. Deb loves her Christmas present from Andy. Angie decides to come clean.

#17 - 1986-02-11

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/1986

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 was the first born. Lou is taken back by this objection and says nothing.

#18 - 1986-02-25

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/1986

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 day off to pick up the rest of his gear. He has been worried about Angie since the night before and probably wants to see that she is OK.

#19 - 1985-09-03

Season 1 - Episode 57 - Aired 9/3/1985

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 what her real problem is. Arthur is happy growing vegetables on the allotment. Ethel is refusing to go out anywhere alone while Nick Cotton is out and about.

#20 - 1986-02-04

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/4/1986

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. With all the tension at the pub, Simon goes home with Lofty to spend the night while John Fisher sleeps on the sofa upstairs at the pub.

#21 - 01/01/2011

Season 27 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2011

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.

#22 - 24/04/2014

Season 30 - Episode 67 - Aired 4/24/2014

#23 - 2004-01-16

Season 20 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/2004

Billy begins to have second thoughts but knows that he cannot back out of his arson attempt on the Den.But Vicki is downstairs in the stockroom unpacking her loot of cigarettes and booze. Before long, the place is engulfed in smoke and flames and a terrified Vicki collapses.Kelly and Zoe argue about the events of New Year's Eve - each is uncomfortable sharing their feelings with each other.Meanwhile, a face from the past is quite literally thrown back into Albert Square.

#24 - 19/11/2019

Season 35 - Episode 185 - Aired 11/19/2019

Chantelle and Whitney have a heart to heart, Callum has a proposition for Ben, and Denise finds herself in a tricky situation.

#25 - 14/11/2019

Season 35 - Episode 183 - Aired 11/14/2019

The battle between Mel and Sharon comes to a head, and Karen puts her foot in it with Chantelle.