The BEST episodes of EastEnders season 1
Every episode of EastEnders season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of EastEnders season 1!
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 - Aired 3/7/1985
Detective Sergeant Rich questions Mark about a German badge that he sold to Lofty, which belonged to Reg Cox.
#2 - 1985-03-21
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/1985
Saeed's shop has been broken into, but he refuses to let the police handle it. Ali get's mugged and beaten up.
#3 - 1985-06-20
Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/20/1985
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 questions the Osmans, Sue blames Ali and herself for the death.
#4 - 1985-06-18
Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/18/1985
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 for Sue.
#5 - 1985-04-04
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/4/1985
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 with Ian’s career plans.
#6 - 1985-06-13
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 6/13/1985
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 and Dr. Legg. Ali and his brother Mehmet enter a high stakes poker game and Ali bets everything.
#7 - 1985-02-21
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/21/1985
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.
#8 - 1985-02-19
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/1985
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 Victoria pub.
#9 - 1985-04-02
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/2/1985
Naima starts using the launderette with Sayed's blessing and Sayed decides to experience some real 'cockney' living. Lofty's money worries look set to worsen. Ethel babysits for Mary with frightening results.
#10 - 1985-06-11
Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 6/11/1985
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 other day. Lou leaves for Beales.
#11 - 1985-04-30
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/1985
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 cause a stir and the Fowler's call the police.
#12 - 1985-04-25
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/1985
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 caller to the cafe is revealed and Ali's latest trip to the races causes more problems for him & Sue.
#13 - 1985-04-23
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/1985
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 for the Vic doesn't quite go as planned. Den is away and Ange takes the flirting with one particular customer to a new level. Saeed impressess Naima.
#14 - 1985-04-11
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/11/1985
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 help Mary get better accommodation, and finds out something that bothers him. Lou comforts Ian.
#15 - 1985-04-09
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/9/1985
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 to check out a strip act. Pauline leads Naima astray, Debbie upsets Mary and Ian finally snaps.
#16 - 1985-03-28
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/28/1985
Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.
#17 - 1985-03-26
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/1985
Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.
#18 - 1985-03-19
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/1985
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.
#19 - 1985-03-12
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/1985
After Ali apologizes to Dan, Ali is allowed again to enter the 'Vic'.
#20 - 1985-02-26
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/26/1985
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.
#21 - 1985-03-05
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/1985
Lou is made an offer she finds easy to refuse and there is a new arrival in the Square.
#22 - 1985-05-02
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/2/1985
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 spends the night at Mary’s. Den is due back but Tony doesn’t want things to change. Ethel predicts that Mark will never come home. Sharon decides to confront Angie about her behaviour while Den has been away but Angie gives her some home truths about Den.
#23 - 1985-05-07
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/1985
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 revealed. Someone comes looking for Mary. New information gets the ‘Save Our Square’ committee mobilised again.
#24 - 1985-03-14
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/1985
Pete helps Den to get a night off from Angie, so that Den can use this excuse to see his mistress.
#25 - 1985-04-18
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/1985
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 having time to themselves and Den offers Arthur a week's work while he is away.