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 - 1985-05-14
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.
#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 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#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 - 1985-06-13
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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 1985-03-28
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/28/1985
Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.
#22 - 1985-03-26
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/1985
Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 1985-03-12
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/1985
After Ali apologizes to Dan, Ali is allowed again to enter the 'Vic'.
#25 - 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.