The BEST episodes of EastEnders season 12
Every episode of EastEnders season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of EastEnders season 12!
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 - 1996-09-10
Season 12 - Episode 112 - Aired 9/10/1996
Ian is slapped in the face by harsh reality as Cindy reveals her plans. But is she telling him the whole story? David confides in Carol. Grant questions an angry and hurt Tiffany. Alan finds Frankie is very determined to get her way, and Ricky has an answer for Bianca.
#2 - 1996-08-19
Season 12 - Episode 102 - Aired 8/19/1996
Felix has an unusual gift for Robbie. Mark realises he's been acting selfishly, and Simon has an unexpected visitor.
#3 - 1996-08-20
Season 12 - Episode 103 - Aired 8/20/1996
Matters take a unexpected turn for the Walford Six. Ian and Ted have nasty surprises to look forward to. Carol is alarmed to find Frankie back in the Square. Tiffany receives some good news.
#4 - 1996-08-22
Season 12 - Episode 104 - Aired 8/22/1996
Mark must put some fears to rest and Sarah is nervous about her big day. Meanwhile Ian knows that the truth is out there and goes searching for it.
#5 - 1996-08-26
Season 12 - Episode 105 - Aired 8/26/1996
A trip to Blackpool turns out to be more than just a holiday for Tony and Dan, while Tiffany is forced into making a difficult decision.
#6 - 1996-08-27
Season 12 - Episode 106 - Aired 8/27/1996
Tony is still in the doghouse, while Dan tries to get Sarah in the holiday spirit by playing a dangerous joke on her. Bianca decides that a girls' day out will cheer up Tiffany, but there seems to be no escape from the pressures of impending motherhood.
#7 - 1996-08-29
Season 12 - Episode 107 - Aired 8/29/1996
Tiffany's future looks bright while Simon's loyalties are tested when Tony decides to confide in him.
#8 - 1996-09-02
Season 12 - Episode 108 - Aired 9/2/1996
Back from Blackpool, Simon and Tiffany have questions for Tony. Lorraine finds a solution to Grant's problem and Cindy seeks advice, while Ian pursues his suspicions.
#9 - 1996-09-03
Season 12 - Episode 109 - Aired 9/3/1996
A face from the past turns up to surprise David and Cindy. Frankie talks herself into a job, and there's an unwanted guest at Tiffany's birthday party.
#10 - 1996-09-05
Season 12 - Episode 110 - Aired 9/5/1996
Nigel offers to help Lorraine, and Pauline has some good news for the community. Robbie finds some buried treasure, and there's a shock in store for Ian.
#11 - 1996-09-09
Season 12 - Episode 111 - Aired 9/9/1996
Cindy is desperate to talk to Ian, but he is avoiding her. Tiffany's world falls apart as Tony and Simon finally communicate. And Ricky arrives home to an enthusiastic welcome from Bianca.
#12 - 1996-08-15
Season 12 - Episode 101 - Aired 8/15/1996
There's a special promotion at the Cobra Club, while Nigel and Sanjay run a disco for the kids. Cindy and David find time for a chat about the future.
#13 - 1996-09-12
Season 12 - Episode 113 - Aired 9/12/1996
Carol tells Frankie exactly where she stands, David plays it cool but Ian has wised up while Tiffany and Grant meet Peggy in full maternal flow. And is Ian wising up?
#14 - 1996-09-16
Season 12 - Episode 114 - Aired 9/16/1996
Ian is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and David at whatever cost. While Tony is convinced of his feelings for Simon, he is less certain how to face the rest of Albert Square.
#15 - 1996-09-17
Season 12 - Episode 115 - Aired 9/17/1996
It's the day of reckoning in the Beale household, but Ian has a shock in store for Cindy. Alan and Carol have reached stalemate so Frankie takes the opportunity to launch a new attack. Peggy is infuriated by the situation between Grant and Tiffany, but Sanjay is pleased by Gita's news.
#16 - 1996-09-19
Season 12 - Episode 116 - Aired 9/19/1996
Cindy is unprepared when Ian takes her on over the children. A guilty secret preys on Alan's mind.
#17 - 1996-09-23
Season 12 - Episode 117 - Aired 9/23/1996
Phil returns from Scotland, but the welcome is not as warm as he would have liked. Cindy has a frustrating day without David, while Ted has a battle with some home truths.
#18 - 1996-09-24
Season 12 - Episode 118 - Aired 9/24/1996
Phil is having trouble remembering what he did last night. Kathy is shocked by the developments in her son's marriage. Gita and Sanjay plan a night to be remembered. Alan has a secret rendezvous. Lorraine is still worried about Joe.
#19 - 1996-09-26
Season 12 - Episode 119 - Aired 9/26/1996
As Roy plans his marriage to Pat, he recognises someone from the past. Cindy has an uncomfortable encounter, and George and Grant find themselves getting closer.
#20 - 1996-09-30
Season 12 - Episode 120 - Aired 9/30/1996
Alan feels his luck has changed - until Frankie refuses to take no for an answer. Kathy finally acknowledges the cause of Phil's odd behaviour in Scotland. And Cindy keeps a dangerous appointment.
#21 - 1996-10-01
Season 12 - Episode 121 - Aired 10/1/1996
Cindy, feeling like a prisoner, appeals to David to provide an escape route. Carol makes a shocking discovery. Kathy is driven to find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on when matters with Phil appear to be getting out of hand. Tiffany discovers that Grant, seemingly a changed man, really cares.
#22 - 1996-07-26
Season 12 - Episode 91 - Aired 7/26/1996
Alan and Ian are both suffering parental traumas, while Nellie is more worried about her cat. A close call with tragedy provokes a strong reaction around the square. Carol leads the charge and Cindy proves a force to be reckoned with.
#23 - 1996-07-08
Season 12 - Episode 82 - Aired 7/8/1996
Grant is in no mood to celebrate his birthday. Peggy has something on her mind concerning Mark. And Nigel and Sanjay are making plans for 70s night.
#24 - 1996-07-09
Season 12 - Episode 83 - Aired 7/9/1996
While everyone is talking about Mark, he isn't saying a word. Ruth and Pauline confront Peggy but she doesn't give an inch. Bianca learns a few home truths about Simon. Nigel fancies his chances of being a DJ at the 70s theme night.
#25 - 1996-07-11
Season 12 - Episode 84 - Aired 7/11/1996
It's a bit of a facade when Ian and Cindy chat with their counsellor. Peggy has a hot date and Mark is about to finally set things straight.