The BEST episodes of EastEnders season 39

Every episode of EastEnders season 39, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of EastEnders season 39!

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.

Last Updated: 9/18/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
29/08/2023
star
7.14
7 votes

#1 - 29/08/2023

Season 39 - Episode 139 - Aired 8/29/2023

George finally learns the truth, Peter prepares to face the music with Kathy, and Ian has an awkward reunion with former friends and foes.

Directors: Karl Neilson
Writer: Lauren Klee
03/01/2023
star
5.00
3 votes

#2 - 03/01/2023

Season 39 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/3/2023

Kat faces a desperate plight, and Suki counsels caution to hot-headed Nish.

Directors: John Howlett
Writer: Kevin Rundle
06/12/2023
star
5.00
2 votes

#3 - 06/12/2023

Season 39 - Episode 195 - Aired 12/6/2023

Phil is determined to get answers, Denise delivers an ultimatum, and Yolande starts recruiting for the community choir.

Directors: Jamie Annett
Writer: Rob Gittins
25/07/2023
star
5.00
4 votes

#4 - 25/07/2023

Season 39 - Episode 119 - Aired 7/25/2023

Martin’s emotions get the better of him. Suki and Kathy raise the stakes. Kim takes the first steps to help herself.

Directors: Alan de Pellette
30/11/2023
star
5.00
2 votes

#5 - 30/11/2023

Season 39 - Episode 193 - Aired 11/30/2023

Ravi is forced to make a choice, and Jack makes a decision that might compromise his livelihood.

27/03/2023
star
4.67
3 votes

#6 - 27/03/2023

Season 39 - Episode 50 - Aired 3/27/2023

Ben finds himself in a tough situation as he tries to impress Phil. Keanu seeks advice from an unlikely source, and Rocky worries about his past.

Writer: Daran Little
04/01/2023
star
4.00
2 votes

#7 - 04/01/2023

Season 39 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/4/2023

Phil desperately searches for a solution, Billy makes a life-changing decision, and Stacey is determined to get the truth.

Directors: John Howlett
Writer: Daran Little
01/05/2023
star
4.00
3 votes

#8 - 01/05/2023

Season 39 - Episode 70 - Aired 5/1/2023

Albie’s christening doesn’t go the way that Sharon planned. Jay’s plans come undone, but is he doing too much? Denise takes Kim’s advice to win back Jack.

Directors: John Howlett
02/11/2023
star
4.00
2 votes

#9 - 02/11/2023

Season 39 - Episode 177 - Aired 11/2/2023

Sharon’s world is turned upside down, Harvey takes drastic action, and Ben struggles with the arrival of the police at Jay’s hospital bedside.

Writer: Pete Lawson
24/01/2023
star
3.50
2 votes

#10 - 24/01/2023

Season 39 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/24/2023

Sam gets the opportunity to make up for past failures. Phil offers to help Billy complete a secret mission. Bernie and Felix compete for a job at The Albert, and Martin realises he needs to support Lily.

Directors: Paulette Randall
Writer: Lauren Klee
08/03/2023
star
3.50
2 votes

#11 - 08/03/2023

Season 39 - Episode 40 - Aired 3/8/2023

It’s a big day for Callum, but it doesn’t all go as smoothly as he’d like. Ash is encouraged to have an honest conversation with her mum, and Vi makes a decision.

Directors: Coilin O Scolai
Writer: Kevin Rundle
14/06/2023
star
3.00
2 votes

#12 - 14/06/2023

Season 39 - Episode 96 - Aired 6/14/2023

Suki has a lot of explaining to do to Vinny, Stacey is angry when she realises she hasn’t been listened to, and Linda sets up a pamper party for Elaine and the Knight girls.

Directors: Richard Platt
Writer: Kevin Rundle
13/11/2023
star
1.00
1 votes

#13 - 13/11/2023

Season 39 - Episode 182 - Aired 11/13/2023

The Beales are distraught in the wake of recent events, Sharon makes a decision about her future, and Alfie prepares to face the music.

Directors: Audrey O'Reilly
Writer: Kevin Rundle
06/09/2023
star
0.00
0 votes

#14 - 06/09/2023

Season 39 - Episode 144 - Aired 9/6/2023

Ian goes above and beyond to impress, and Sonia helps Reiss in his hour of need.

Directors: John Howlett
Writer: Lynne Dallow
05/09/2023
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0.00
0 votes

#15 - 05/09/2023

Season 39 - Episode 143 - Aired 9/5/2023

Stacey fights to protect her family, Jack is choked by a gesture, and Ian makes big promises.

Directors: John Howlett
Writer: Kevin Rundle
04/09/2023
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0.00
0 votes

#16 - 04/09/2023

Season 39 - Episode 142 - Aired 9/4/2023

Stacey finds herself in danger, Freddie confides in Alfie, and Ben struggles as Lexi prepares for her first big life event without Lola.

Directors: John Howlett
Writer: Kevin Rundle
31/08/2023
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0.00
0 votes

#17 - 31/08/2023

Season 39 - Episode 141 - Aired 8/31/2023

The Knights reel from recent events, Cindy makes a decision, and Alfie puts a roof over an old friend’s head.

Directors: Karl Neilson
30/08/2023
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0.00
0 votes

#18 - 30/08/2023

Season 39 - Episode 140 - Aired 8/30/2023

Cindy and Ian’s arrival sends shockwaves through the square, Gina goes into self-destruct mode, and Bobby fears for his relationship.

Directors: Karl Neilson
28/08/2023
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0.00
0 votes

#19 - 28/08/2023

Season 39 - Episode 138 - Aired 8/28/2023

After 25 years away, Cindy arrives back in the square, the Knights excitedly prepare for Anna’s surprise 21st birthday in the Vic, and there are fireworks as Kathy comes face to face with a ghost from her past.

Directors: Karl Neilson
Writer: Lauren Klee
24/08/2023 (2)
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0.00
0 votes

#20 - 24/08/2023 (2)

Season 39 - Episode 137 - Aired 8/24/2023

Martin is concerned for Stacey, Phil and Alfie support each other, and Bobby stands up for himself.

Writer: Rob Gittins
24/08/2023 (1)
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0.00
0 votes

#21 - 24/08/2023 (1)

Season 39 - Episode 136 - Aired 8/24/2023

Stacey is spooked by a shock event, Bobby is surprised when help arrives, and Yolande faces an ultimatum.

Writer: Rob Gittins
22/08/2023 (2)
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0.00
0 votes

#22 - 22/08/2023 (2)

Season 39 - Episode 135 - Aired 8/22/2023

Yolande struggles to admit the truth about what's been going on, Suki and Stacey come to Eve’s rescue, and Theo ups his manipulation to get closer to Stacey.

Writer: Pete Lawson
22/08/2023 (1)
star
0.00
0 votes

#23 - 22/08/2023 (1)

Season 39 - Episode 134 - Aired 8/22/2023

Phil reminds Alfie to take his health seriously, Anna takes a huge step in the search for her mum, and Eve spirals downwards as she struggles to process the truth.

Writer: Pete Lawson
17/08/2023
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0.00
0 votes

#24 - 17/08/2023

Season 39 - Episode 133 - Aired 8/17/2023

A distraught Eve spirals downwards and lashes out, Tommy senses Alfie isn’t revealing the truth, and Bobby worries that Anna has eyes for someone else.

Directors: Sean Healy
27/09/2023
star
0.00
0 votes

#25 - 27/09/2023

Season 39 - Episode 156 - Aired 9/27/2023

George tries to keep his enemies close, Denise is hit with accusations from Ravi, and Stacey is mortified when she realises what is happening.

Directors: Richard Platt
Writer: Kevin Rundle