The BEST episodes of EastEnders season 2
Every episode of EastEnders season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of EastEnders season 2!
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 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#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.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - 1986-12-25 (1)
Season 2 - Episode 103 - Aired 12/25/1986
Christmas Day at the Vic has unexpected consequences for Angie after Den gives her an important letter. Pauline begins to suspect the identity of Vicky's father, while Christmas cracks Arthur up.
#11 - 1986-08-19
Season 2 - Episode 66 - Aired 8/19/1986
Debbie gets some devastating news from the police. Arthur asks to call a truce with the Carpenters.
#12 - 1986-09-23
Season 2 - Episode 76 - Aired 9/23/1986
Pauline tells Arthur he could go to prison. Michelle and Lofty have their hen and stag parties. Debbie considers selling her house and Kelvin is looking for an employer to sponsor his degree.
#13 - 1986-08-21
Season 2 - Episode 67 - Aired 8/21/1986
A reporter arrives to get information about Andy, puts words into Arthur's mouth, twists what Ethel says, angers Den and enters Debbie's home uninvited. Later Andy is front page news but the article is full of inaccuracies. Mr Barry, the driver who struck Andy, visits Debbie. Arthur convinces Michelle to have a church wedding.
#14 - 1986-08-26
Season 2 - Episode 68 - Aired 8/26/1986
Debbie leaves for Andy's funeral and Colin moves into Albert Square. While the band perform "Venus", their amplifier causes a power cut in the Vic so Den throws them out, telling them they are banned. Lofty finds an old toy train and thinks it could be worth some money.
#15 - 1986-08-28
Season 2 - Episode 69 - Aired 8/28/1986
Everyone's thoughts are with Andy on the day of his funeral. Sharon and Angie go on holiday to Florida. The band agree to change their name to The Banned and enter a competition, for which Simon will write a song.
#16 - 1986-09-02
Season 2 - Episode 70 - Aired 9/2/1986
Sue sees Michelle without Vicki and assumes that she cannot cope. Pauline decides to enter the Vic's "glamorous granny" competition. Den employs Tom as a potman and offers to hold Michelle and Lofty's wedding reception for free.
#17 - 1986-09-04
Season 2 - Episode 71 - Aired 9/4/1986
Dot tells Doctor Legg she was caught shoplifting and has been arrested. Mehmet tells Ali he will win their bet over Mary.
#18 - 1986-09-09
Season 2 - Episode 72 - Aired 9/9/1986
Den considers ending his marriage to Angie but Willmott-Brown mentions that he thinks the landlady is the person who brings in the punters.
#19 - 1986-09-11
Season 2 - Episode 73 - Aired 9/11/1986
Den tells Jan he wants to divorce Angie. After a rehearsal, Harry declares that Simon is no longer needed - they argue and Simon quits, taking his song with him.
#20 - 1986-09-16
Season 2 - Episode 74 - Aired 9/16/1986
Arthur sneaks off for the day, missing the day at the cemetery on the 21st anniversary of Albert's death. Lou is not pleased. Simon writes a new song, Every Loser Wins, and plays it to himself on the Vic piano during afternoon closing.
#21 - 1986-09-18
Season 2 - Episode 75 - Aired 9/18/1986
Sharon ends her relationship with Ian and is annoyed when he says she is not mature enough for him. Arthur announces that he has paid for Michelle and Lofty's wedding in full as well as a honeymoon. He then admits to Pauline he used the Christmas Club money.
#22 - 1986-07-08
Season 2 - Episode 54 - Aired 7/8/1986
Ali feels he has failed at fatherhood and is depressed, later getting drunk and asked to leave the Vic. Simon asks Naima to borrow money from her parents to lend him for the band, but she refuses. Kathy worries that Den will buy Sharon a bridesmaid's dress that will outshine Michelle's wedding dress.
#23 - 1986-08-14
Season 2 - Episode 65 - Aired 8/14/1986
Hannah is adamant that Cassie is going to private school. Arthur upsets Dot after she offends him. Harry and Simon bicker, leading to the gig being cancelled. Andy saves a little boy, but with deadly consequences.
#24 - 1986-08-12
Season 2 - Episode 64 - Aired 8/12/1986
Sharon wants to leave private school. Cassie visits Michelle but tells her parents she was with Kelvin, however, Hannah realises the truth. Andy gives Debbie an engagement ring and tells her they will marry in November. Pete and Kathy leave for their holiday.
#25 - 1986-08-07
Season 2 - Episode 63 - Aired 8/7/1986
Tony and Hannah consider sending Cassie to boarding school. Arthur thinks Tony will never employ him again. Andy is hailed a hero. Sharon tells Michelle they are drifting apart. Simon warns Mary that Mehmet is using her. Kathy and Pete's passports have expired, putting their holiday in jeopardy. Lou is worried about Dot's health.