The BEST episodes written by Rob Gittins
#1 - Quiz
The Story of Tracy Beaker - Season 2 - Episode 16
Nathan is inspired after winning a quiz and enters the DG into a Care Home Quiz Competition. But his suggestion coincides with a rather nasty washing incident, which leaves all the kids clothes dyed an unfortunate shade of green proving he's being pretty incapable in his job.
#2 - Alien
The Story of Tracy Beaker - Season 2 - Episode 5
A spooky sensation has taken over the DG, with Lol making horror-movies and strange noises in the middle of the night. Finally, the mystery is revealed – a new girl has arrived called Amber.
#3 - Desperate Measures
The Indian Doctor - Season 3 - Episode 3
Basil Thomas attempts to advise Sergeant Dawkins who he thinks is to blame following an act of sabotage. Sian decides that Ceri might be worth attempting to charm. Prem learns that against his advice, Owen has decided to go back to work at the mine which has some disastrous results..
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#4 - The Gold Rush
The Indian Doctor - Season 3 - Episode 2
The Thomas brothers attempt to convince the Trefelin inhabitants to agree their plan for a futuristic new town. Robert renews his acquaintance with former sweetheart Megan as Basil attempts to ingratiates himself with the villagers.
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#5 - The Source
The Indian Doctor - Season 2 - Episode 5
Reporters gather at the surgery to hear that the outbreak of smallpox in Trefelin is finally under control. But Prem is not convinced that they have managed to locate the real source of the disease, and so the village is still not safe.
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#7 - Sitting Off the Dock of the Bay
Heartbeat - Season 5 - Episode 14
Blaketon receives complaints about rock music being broadcast from a pirate radio station. Nick and Phil who have been enjoying the music, reluctantly seek out the station which is broadcasting from a ship at sea. But they are pleased to discover it is out past the 3 mile limit. Nick, Gina, Phil and Maggie go to a club one night where Maggie's brother is working as a DJ, he is also the DJ on the pirate radio ship. Things take a different turn when Maggie's brother discovers that some of the people he's working with are distributing LSD. Joe Norten is back in Aidensfield after doing time for arson, but he is doing his best to go straight. His friends however tempt him into trying the LSD which makes him fall off a building to his death. Nick goes undercover as a DJ to investigate. The ship moves back into the 3 mile limit and the dealers are caught, but Nick lets the pirate radio continue! Blaketon is annoyed when the evidence he had against Greengrass for making whisky goes up in smoke
#8 - Sophie's Choice
Heartbeat - Season 5 - Episode 7
Barry's wife, Sophie isn't well so when she takes the car out she nearly runs down Claude then crashes in to the bus shelter nearly hitting some children. Sophie is confused, and later accidentally walks out of a shop with out paying. Sophie is suffering and eventually asks Barry to end her life by setting fire to their home. And later Nick discovers that is exactly what he did. Nick vaguely understand his motives after seeing Kate suffer but he realises its complicated. Gina and George have a go at pigeon racing and a father who has kidnapped his daughter arrives at the pub.
#9 - 12/12/2011
EastEnders - Season 27 - Episode 197
Shirley throws a Christmas party, hoping the occasion will reveal Phil's tormentor. Her plan initially seems set to fail, as Derek, Jack and Ian quickly see through it - but she then discovers an unlikely suspect. Jean believes she has a new admirer, only to receive a shock when he reveals his true identity, while Tanya worries about how much effort Max is putting into the Christmas decorations
#10 - Thanks to Alfred
Heartbeat - Season 6 - Episode 12
A wrestling match is the up coming event and everyone is excited about seeing the ‘Masked Marvel' in action. But he's staying with Claude, and Alfred takes exception to his mask and bites him in the leg. A local rugby player wrestles in his place - the Masked Marvel's manager is thrilled that no one noticed the difference with the mask on. He then realises there's no limit to the amount of times he can interchange players. The original ‘Masked Marvel' is upset about being replaced and decides to do something about it. He ends up coming out on top when he wrestles without the mask A mother leaves her children and husband to move in with another man, her son takes it very badly. Later she is found dead alongside a road, and suspicion falls on the husband.
#11 - 07/11/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 177
Billy is horrified to learn the truth about what happened. With her own interests at heart, Abi makes a big decision.
#12 - 05/12/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 193
Phil continues to show Vincent up. Kathy lets her anger be known but she is floored when she learns the truth.
#13 - 02/02/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 21
Zack makes a big decision about the future, Lola is spooked by a strange gesture, and Martin is offered an opportunity that’s too good to miss.
#14 - 09/07/2025 - Part 1
EastEnders - Season 41 - Episode 107
Ravi is forced to come up with a cash plan, Callum deals with a difficult situation, and Harry jumps to Kojo’s defence.
#15 - 09/07/2025 - Part 2
EastEnders - Season 41 - Episode 108
Harry panics when he realises what has happened, Cindy makes an accusation, and Freddie tries to impress.
#16 - 24/08/2023 (1)
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 136
Stacey is spooked by a shock event, Bobby is surprised when help arrives, and Yolande faces an ultimatum.
#17 - 04/12/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 192
Max finds himself in a dangerous position. Sharon is concerned that Phil is returning to his old ways with Aidan on the scene.
#18 - 24/08/2023 (2)
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 137
Martin is concerned for Stacey, Phil and Alfie support each other, and Bobby stands up for himself.
#19 - 10/07/2024
EastEnders - Season 40 - Episode 109
Billy is stunned to learn the truth about his family, Yolande steps up for Denzel, and Reiss takes an unwelcome call.
#20 - 12/05/2025
EastEnders - Season 41 - Episode 75
Harvey attempts to support the Slaters, but his efforts are in vain. Ross ignores Vicki’s advice, and Gina grows concerned for a friend.
#21 - 08/05/2025
EastEnders - Season 41 - Episode 74
Walford prepares to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Harvey attempts to make a gesture, but things don’t go to plan, and Jean makes it her mission to support a friend.
#22 - 13/05/2024
EastEnders - Season 40 - Episode 76
The Knights pull ranks as they try to get through to George, Bianca enlists Britney’s help for a pre-wedding task, and Amy prepares to take a big step.
#23 - 06/11/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 176
Kathy comes face to face with a ghost from the past. Billy reels from recent events.
#24 - 22/02/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 31
Donna is shocked when she realises what Vincent has done. Shirley makes a worrying discovery. Bernadette is forced to come clean to her family. Mick returns to the Vic, and he is not happy when he realises what has been going on. Karen grows concerned about Bernadette and asks Keegan to reach out to her.
#25 - 2009-11-10
EastEnders - Season 25 - Episode 180
Owen and Ronnie agree to keep the previous night a secret but Roxy smells a rat. When Owen comes round to see Ronnie, Roxy works out what has happened. Denise overhears Roxy and Ronnie talking about it and takes Ronnie aside to warn Ronnie off him. Owen over hears Ronnie suggesting that Denise is still in love with Owen and when she doesn’t deny it, Owen can’t believe his ears. Lucas tells Owen that he wants him gone by the end of the week. Denise tries to seduce Lucas who tells her he wants to wait until the wedding. Lucy is still house bound and after being threatened by Syed she starts to believe he is her attacker. Jay suggests she regain her confidence by having boxing lessons with Owen. It works and with her newly found confidence she confronts Syed. Pat gets suspicious when Peggy cancels their lunch date. Later, when Peggy calls her to rearrange, her curiosity gets the better of her and she hits redial. When Archie answers she realises Peggy is seeing Archie again. In an effort to distract Whitney from the trial, Ryan asks her to design t-shirts for the stall. He has even designed a website and Whitney is delighted when she receives an order for 500 t-shirts. Ricky later admits to Bianca that he ordered them; he only meant to order 5. Ian has a terrible hangover and in an effort to cheer himself up he puts one of his properties up for sale. Max helps Abi and Jordan raise money for Trina’s tree making £100. Tanya suggests that they will make a hefty contribution, Max is concerned. Later he tells Peggy that a loss adjustor will be sent round to check the claim is legitimate.
#26 - 17/04/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 61
Tensions run high between Michelle and Mel. An angel investor comes to Walford. Vincent becomes increasingly desperate.
#27 - 21/02/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 30
Vincent takes drastic action. Martin is forced to come clean to Stacey about recent actions. Tina tries to fix the past but only makes matters worse.
#28 - 2009-11-12
EastEnders - Season 25 - Episode 181
Owen tells Ronnie that he heard everything - it's clear she thinks that Denise still has feelings for him. Liz encourages Owen to pursue a relationship with Ronnie, but he is after Denise. Lucas is annoyed when Denise avoids a meeting with the Pastor. Later she admits to Patrick that she still has feelings for Owen. Owen asks Denise if she wants to with him not Lucas Pat tells Peggy that she knows about her and Archie and persuades her to end it. When Peggy rejects Archie, he tells her his cancer has returned. Max’s fake loss adjustor visits The Vic; Max is paying him to say Peggy’s Insurance claim is unauthentic. Ian asks Tanya for a makeover and offers Ian her support. She is disgusted when later, thinking Ian has invited her round to help her get approval from the council for Trina’s tree, he propositions her. Bianca and Ricky encourage Whitney’s doubts about whether she can really cope with the size of the t-shirt order. Ricky is too embarrassed to tell Sam that he accidently ordered them as she brightly suggests she can get Whitney an investor. Sam goes to Jack, who agrees to fund Whitney is exchange for a cut of the profits. Sam wants Jack to take her out but he has already agreed to help stressed Roxy with Amy’s first birthday. She thinks Roxy is taking advantage of him and sees him as a cash cow. Lucy tells Christian that she is going to the police as she believes Syed mugged her. Jay who has grown close to Lucy still can’t bring himself to tell her that he was responsible. Later Syed and Christian visit Lucy to prove Syed’s innocence, Syed has copies of emails he sent at the time of the mugging.
#29 - 26/03/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 48
The pressure builds for the Slaters as everyone wants answers. Keegan meets up with Mitch in secret.
#30 - 20/04/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 63
Ian's interview with the investor doesn't go to plan. Vincent makes a big decision.
#31 - 19/04/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 62
Ian tries to thwart Masood's interview slot with the investor. Stacey is concerned for Kat. Mel invites Linda to the club for a drink.
#32 - 2010-01-28
EastEnders - Season 26 - Episode 17
It is Archie's funeral, and Marsden is watching the suspects like a hawk. Will the murderer slip up? A surprise guest turns up at the wake.
#33 - 14/05/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 76
Mo continues with her latest money-making scheme. Hayley's return does not go down well with the locals. Phil puts the pressure on Robbie.
#34 - 2010-01-29
EastEnders - Season 26 - Episode 18
Glenda is summoned to the Vic as the Mitchells grill the surprise arrival. Bradley plucks up the courage to propose to Stacey, but she has other worries on her mind. Janine has an offer for Pat, and is refusing to take no for an answer.
#35 - 05/04/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 56
Jean is touched by Shirley’s support, Keanu puts his plan into action, and Bernadette panics when she learns Ted is coming home.
#36 - 19/04/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 64
Louise is put in danger, Denise and Kim's salon opens for business, and Stacey feels guilty about hiding news from Jean.
#37 - 31/10/2011
EastEnders - Season 27 - Episode 173
Amira continues to feud with Christian on the day of Yasmin's party, and the situation becomes more tense when Yusef makes a phone call that brings Qadim back to Walford - before giving Christian the DNA test results. Liam tries to steal alcohol from Kim's Halloween party and Rose continues to flirt with Rev Stephens - much to Dot's annoyance
#38 - 09/05/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 75
Keanu receives some tough love from Karen, Jay receives a tempting business proposition, and Max tries to put things right with Rainie.
#39 - 10/05/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 76
All hell breaks loose for Max and Rainie, and Dinah worries about Bailey.
#40 - 02/01/2012
EastEnders - Season 28 - Episode 2
Carol tries to support her family as the residents of Albert Square grieve for Pat, but the pain eventually proves too much to bear. Derek warns David he is not welcome at the Vic, while Mandy decides to leave Walford - certain that Ian will never be able to forgive her fling with Ricky. Elsewhere, Ben is unnerved when Shirley discusses the prospect of Phil going to prison, and Alfie asks Kat about the conversation he overheard between her and Jean
#41 - 13/06/2019 - Part 1
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 95
Ben is up to his usual tricks, the Taylors support Bailey at Dinah’s funeral, and Mick has a surprise for the Carters.
#42 - 13/06/2019 - Part 2
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 96
A surprise visitor arrives in Walford, Phil offer Sharon support, and Callum finds the confidence he needs.
#43 - 12/03/2012
EastEnders - Season 28 - Episode 42
Shirley discovers how much Phil is suffering in prison, and visits Ian to ask him to speak to Ben. However, he turns her away - but she reacts by smashing her way into his house, and makes it clear that she will not take no for an answer. Tanya nervously visits the hospital for her MRI scan, accompanied by Max, while Rose is suspicious when she hears Dot telephoning the bank
#44 - 01/08/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 123
With Phil left for dead, those involved take drastic action in order to cover their tracks. Bernadette gives Karen a firm reality check, and Stuart takes Rainie on a date.
#45 - 02/08/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 124
With Phil’s life hanging in the balance, tensions grow in the Square. Habiba confronts Adam about their future, and Denise gets a shock.
#46 - 20/07/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 114
It is the day of the school prom, but Alexandra and Madison are determined to cause trouble. Carmel makes a discovery.
#47 - 26/08/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 137
Sharon finds support from an unlikely source, Whitney makes an interesting discovery, and Chantelle and Keegan support Bailey when her plan fails.
#48 - 12/04/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 60
Sam’s news sends shockwaves through her family, Nish makes a disturbing discovery about Suki, and Denzel faces a terrible dilemma over Amy.
#49 - 21/07/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 115
The school prom is thrown into chaos with severe consequences. Max finds himself on dodgy ground - does someone know what he is up to?
#50 - 13/04/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 61
Stacey makes a big decision to support her family. Suki and Eve have to think on their feet, and Sam wonders if she can ever make things right with Ricky.