The BEST episodes of EastEnders

#1 - 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.

#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 - 16/03/2020

Season 36 - Episode 43 - Aired 3/16/2020

Gray is desperate to prove himself, Sharon struggles to cope, and Keegan is left frustrated.

#4 - 06/08/2019

Season 35 - Episode 126 - Aired 8/6/2019

Jay is shocked when he witnesses Ben at his worst, and Kat puts her plan into action.

#5 - 2000-09-24

Season 16 - Episode 118 - Aired 9/24/2000

Dot confesses to Pauline about assisting Ethel's suicide. Frank plots to get Roy out of the way. Ian faces the wrath of the Slaters and loses. Charlie and Mark agree that Zoe can work on his stall to pay for the damage.

#6 - 17/02/2015

Season 31 - Episode 28 - 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.

#7 - 16/09/2014

Season 30 - Episode 152 - Aired 9/16/2014

#8 - 1986-12-25 (2)

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

That night everyone took to street dancing while Angie drank alone in the Vic

#9 - 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.

#10 - 12/04/2011

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

#11 - 01/04/2011

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

#12 - 1994-10-25

Season 10 - Episode 113 - Aired 10/25/1994

#13 - 28/04/2020

Season 36 - Episode 56 - Aired 4/28/2020

Isaac demands the truth from Sheree, Bobby hatches a plan to impress Dotty, and Linda and Mick get a surprising offer.

#14 - 23/03/2020

Season 36 - Episode 45 - Aired 3/23/2020

Everyone anxiously awaits the outcome of Whitney’s bail hearing, Ben hatches a plan, and Ian makes a shocking proposition.

#15 - 10/03/2020

Season 36 - Episode 40 - Aired 3/10/2020

Lola is caught off guard, Rainie’s past comes back to haunt her, and Kheerat tries his best to charm Chantelle.

#16 - 09/03/2020

Season 36 - Episode 39 - Aired 3/9/2020

Gray’s day goes from bad to worse, Jean is on a mission to uncover the truth, and Jay makes a big decision about his future.

#17 - 24/02/2020

Season 36 - Episode 32 - Aired 2/24/2020

Following the dramatic events, a number of families are in turmoil. For some, things will never be the same again.

#18 - 11/12/2018

Season 34 - Episode 194 - Aired 12/11/2018

Stuart is touched by Linda's support. Tiffany is forced to question her actions. Hayley makes a decision, leaving Alfie touched.

#19 - 2009-01-01 (1)

Season 25 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2009

Sean makes contact with Roxy and Stacey as the new year dawns, but what is he planning?

#20 - 05/06/2014

Season 30 - Episode 93 - Aired 6/5/2014

#21 - 28/01/2014

Season 30 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/28/2014

#22 - 17/01/2014

Season 30 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/17/2014

#23 - 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.

#24 - 2005-10-06

Season 21 - Episode 158 - Aired 10/6/2005

#25 - 09/05/2017

Season 33 - Episode 73 - Aired 5/9/2017

Kush grows frustrated at Carmel's interference. Lauren is annoyed when Steven shows up unannounced.