EastEnders
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EastEnders

4.2/10 1985 42 Seasons 7220 Episodes Returning Series

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

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Season 2 Episodes

E1
92
30 min 1986

1986 in Walford starts with the Fowlers taking a trip to Southend to find Mark. On finding him, one of the first thing h…

E2
93
30 min 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…

E3
94
30 min 1986

Angie is at the Walford nick giving her statement about the car accident and they telephone Den since she says she took …

E4
95
30 min 1986

Den and Kathy go to court with Angie leaving Debbie to take care of the pub lunches and Simon and Lofty to manage the ba…

E5
96
30 min 1986

Ali calls about the flat at 47B to arrange for a look. Sue is anxious to see it so it is agreed that they can see it the…

E6
97
30 min 1986

Two blokes have been in the shop flexing muscles and threatening violence if Naima doesn't cough up protection money, an…

E7
98
30 min 1986

As Ali and Sue open the café before dawn, Beresford and Victor get out of their Merc and force their way in. Victor puts…

E8
99
30 min 1986

Andy is surprised when Debbie brings Naima home followed by DS Quick who is lugging a Zed bed for the front room. He is …

E9
100
30 min 1986

Beresford and Victor are waiting outside the café in Beresford's Mercedes when Ali and Sue open up. Victor goes in to co…

E10
101
30 min 1986

Den closes the bar early after Jan appears with the news that her dad died. As soon as Angie realises who the new arriva…

E11
102
30 min 1986

Sharon comes downstairs to the bar and just stares at Jan who tries to explain how her situation with Den happened. Shar…

E12
103
30 min 1986

Lou tells Ethel that she gave Simon Albert's watch. Pauline overhears and is upset with Lou for giving the watch to Simo…

E13
104
30 min 1986

Some thugs show up in the Square looking for Simon. Angie hits up Dot for her sleeping pills to add to her collection. T…

E14
105
30 min 1986

Angie plumbs the depths of despair when Den tells her he's moving out. Wicksy's true motive for returning to the Square …

E15
106
30 min 1986

Ethel puts posters around the square trying to find her missing little Willie. Angie sends her off early from her cleani…

E16
107
30 min 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 an…

E17
108
30 min 1986

Tony takes his laundry to the launderette and Dot tells him all about her date the night before with "a darky" who wined…

E18
109
30 min 1986

Angie's slumped over the kitchen table at the Vic full of gin and pills. Time's moving on and it's the small hours when …

E19
110
30 min 1986
E20
111
30 min 1986

'We were made for each other... you know that. Den and me. Made for each other. Whatever anybody says.'

E21
112
30 min 1986

Kath's getting wind of Angie's suicide attempt and it's worrying her. It's her day to watch out for Angie and she's pamp…

E22
113
30 min 1986

Michelle begins to feel the pinch. She's feeling lonely and it's dawned on her that she's got the rest of her life and t…

E23
114
30 min 1986

Tony and Lofty are beginning to galvanise the Square into making preparations for the carnival. Kelvin and Ian have been…

E24
115
30 min 1986

In the Vic, the Melbourne Star promotion is in full swing. Lofty and Wicksy are fighting over customers and trying to sp…

E25
116
30 min 1986

Den and Michelle have one of their rare but revealing heart-to-hearts. Den's surprised she's behaving like an immature k…

E26
117
30 min 1986

Carnival time in the Square and it goes with a real swing. Lofty's running round like a demented amateur director on the…

E27
118
30 min 1986

Hannah and Cassie stayed the night at Tony's after, Hannah's boyfriend hit Cassie once again and Tony gave him a smack.

E28
119
30 min 1986

Kelvin tries to reason with Cassie that she needs to stop getting in the way all the time if she wants Hannah and Tony t…

E29
120
30 min 1986

Sue starts to lose her rag with everyone treating the café like a doss house. Pete tells Arthur about Michelle asking Lo…

E30
121
30 min 1986

Arthur tells Michelle that Lofty has no prospects but Pauline agrees to stand by Michelle's decision to marry him. Tomy …

E31
122
30 min 1986

Dot's in a state and hot on the trail of Ethel, who's been telling her fortune. Pauline chooses a new carpet but Lou doe…

E32
123
30 min 1986

Angie returns home and wants to know where Den is. Lofty asks Arthur for Michelle’s hand in marriage. Mary apologies to …

E33
124
30 min 1986

Den provides Lofty with a big diamond engagement ring for Michelle. The day is full of engagement celebrations. The roma…

E34
125
30 min 1986

Nick tells Dot that Charlie is not coming back and gives her some cash. He annoys several residents and offers to be a p…

E35
126
30 min 1986

In the middle of the night Andy sneaks into the the Vic through the back to go and see Angie to carry on their secret af…

E36
127
30 min 1986

Dot is informed by the bank that someone she knows tried to cash her cheques but she can see none missing from her chequ…

E37
128
30 min 1986

are missing after all and her bingo winnings are missing. Nick almost convinces Mary to get into prostitution, leading t…

E38
129
30 min 1986

Sharon is worried about the stranger in her home, while Den is nervous about all the police in Albert Square. DS Quick t…

E39
130
30 min 1986

The guest at the Vic monopolises the bathroom and when Angie knocks on the door to complain that she and Sharon need to …

E40
131
30 min 1986

Tony receives a letter from Cassie's school saying she is bullying another girl. After Sharon tells Den she is fed up of…

E41
132
30 min 1986

Ethel tells a reporter that Den got rid of the mob and several people thank Den for doing so. Ethel gives Den her husban…

E42
133
30 min 1986

Michelle goes into labour but Pauline is nowhere to be seen. Angie panics as she discovers Sharon is missing. Meanwhile,…

E43
134
30 min 1986

Michelle speaks to a mother of four, Lizzie Burton, about how she would cope bringing up her children on her own, as she…

E44
135
30 min 1986

ony tells Hannah they should stop their divorce before it is finalised but she says she is not sure about it yet. After …

E45
136
30 min 1986

Doctor Legg and Dot both complain about the noise and dust created by Tony's work, while Arthur asks Tony to pay him cas…

E46
137
30 min 1986

Michelle brings Vicki home and Arthur is annoyed when Lofty takes charge of hosting visitors, leading to an argument. De…

E47
138
30 min 1986

Pat arrives in Walford to a mixed reception. Pete and Kathy have a fight with her in the pub, while Wicksy is worried th…

E48
139
30 min 1986

Pat is intent on causing trouble for her ex-husband, Pete. So she tells Pauline exactly what she thinks of him, but Paul…

E49
140
30 min 1986

Den tells Pete he thinks Pat was lying about Wicksy not being Pete's son. During a band meeting upstairs in the Vic, Har…

E50
141
30 min 1986

DS Quick is bitter when he sees Andy and Debbie kissing in the street. Arthur worries about paying for the wedding. Loft…

E51
142
30 min 1986

Ian offers to make Lofty and Michelle's wedding cake for free and asks Naima for a part-time job in the shop. Lofty asks…

E52
143
30 min 1986

DS Quick questions the band members over the burglary because he associates being in a band with drug use. he also quest…

E53
144
30 min 1986

DS Quick goes round to the Beales', making enquiries to the youngsters about the crime of the burglary in the surgery an…

E54
145
30 min 1986

Ali feels he has failed at fatherhood and is depressed, later getting drunk and asked to leave the Vic. A drunk DS Quick…

E55
146
30 min 1986

Doctor Legg compensates Ethel and Lofty for the burglary. DS Quick tells people he has quit and has a new job in securit…

E56
147
30 min 1986

Ethel answers the phone in the Vic to a man asking if Michelle had her baby yet, leaving people wondering who it was, es…

E57
148
30 min 1986

Cassie is bullying again and she accuses Hannah of not caring about her and just thinking about money. Kelvin tells Hann…

E58
149
30 min 1986

Sue wants to talk to Ali about IVF but he refuses to. Dot tries to apologise to Sue but Sue sends her away. Sue then con…

E59
150
30 min 1986

Arthur is forced to look after the café after Ali and Sue leave without warning and Ali later refuses to pay Arthur for …

E60
151
30 min 1986

Jan invites Den to New York in November and Den tells Angie. Angie stops Den seeing Jan that night by inviting Willmott-…

E61
152
30 min 1986

Today's the day for everyone to go to the community centre to give blood. Andy gets down on one knee and proposes to Deb…

E62
153
30 min 1986

Pauline and Lofty talk about the events with Cassie and Pauline is furious with Mark and Owen. Hannah tries to reason wi…

E63
154
30 min 1986

Tony and Hannah consider sending Cassie to boarding school. Arthur confronts the Carpenters, telling them to sort out th…

E64
155
30 min 1986

Sharon wants to leave private school and just be a singer so Den tells Angie they will speak to her after the band's fir…

E65
156
30 min 1986

Hannah is adamant that Cassie is going to private school. Arthur upsets Dot after she offends him. Harry and Simon bicke…

E66
157
30 min 1986

Debbie gets some devastating news from the police. Arthur asks to call a truce with the Carpenters.

E67
158
30 min 1986

A reporter arrives to get information about Andy, puts words into Arthur's mouth, twists what Ethel says, angers Den and…

E68
159
30 min 1986

Debbie leaves for Andy's funeral and Colin moves into Albert Square. Arthur follows Pauline to her class and sees them m…

E69
160
30 min 1986

Everyone's thoughts are with Andy on the day of his funeral. Sharon and Angie go on holiday to Florida. The band agree t…

E70
161
30 min 1986

Sue sees Michelle without Vicki and assumes that she cannot cope. She asks to adopt Vicki so Michelle slaps her hard and…

E71
162
30 min 1986

Michelle has a fitting for her wedding dress and the family attend church to hear the banns being read out. Afterwards, …

E72
163
30 min 1986

Arthur is angry when he sees Den paying Tom cash in hand. Pauline says the reception can be at the community centre if a…

E73
164
30 min 1986

After a rehearsal, Harry declares that Simon is no longer needed - they argue and Simon quits, taking his song with him.…

E74
165
30 min 1986

Simon writes a new song, Every Loser Wins, and plays it to himself on the Vic piano during afternoon closing. Arthur sne…

E75
166
30 min 1986

Pauline wins a Glamorous Grannies competition in the Vic. Afterwards, Arthur announces that he has paid for Michelle and…

E76
167
30 min 1986

Pauline tells Arthur he could go to prison and she wants to cancel the wedding to pay the money back, but Arthur says it…

E77
168
30 min 1986

It is the day of Michelle and Lofty's wedding. Michelle tells Lou she feels "numb" and "frozen" but Lou says it is norma…

E78
169
30 min 1986

Den leaves the church early. Michelle tells Arthur she cannot go through with the wedding so he takes her home. Simon tr…

E79
170
30 min 1986

Michelle and Lofty sit alone in their respective rooms - Michelle is plagued by a series of well-meaning visitors, Lofty…

E80
171
30 min 1986

Angie gets test results from Doctor Legg - she has liver damage but it is reversible if she stops drinking, otherwise in…

E81
172
30 min 1986

Den spends a frustrated morning trying to get Angie on her own to discuss Jan's ultimatum. Sensing his motive she thwart…

E82
173
30 min 1986

Den continues hounding Angie, but she evades him once more by saying she's going out. Den takes out his subsequent bad t…

E83
174
30 min 1986

Den is ready to walk out on Angie and leave everything behind, including his successful like as a publican, but then som…

E84
175
30 min 1986

Kathy explains to Pete why she'd like to become a Samaritan. He's initially shocked, and rather hostile to the idea. Art…

E85
176
30 min 1986

It's finally The Banned's big competition night. Michelle and Angie go along to support Sharon, but Pete stays at home a…

E86
177
30 min 1986

Pauline starts a new cleaning job at Colin's flat. Arthur complains that she's taking on too many jobs. Lou warns Pat to…

E87
178
30 min 1986

Kelvin and Eddie have a standoff with Harry in the community centre, and ask him to explain why he sabotaged The Banned'…

E88
179
30 min 1986

Pat starts working at the Queen Vic. Sharon goes to the job centre to find work and considers going on a Youth Training …

E89
180
30 min 1986

Arthur tells everyone he is withdrawing the Christmas club money that day. At the end of the night, he invites Pete and …

E90
181
30 min 1986

DS West investigates the burglary. Arthur and Lou say the club money, the post office account book, jewellery and Lou's …

E91
182
30 min 1986

DS West questions Arthur at the police station. Pete tries to make things up with Simon, saying Simon is his son regardl…

E92
183
30 min 1986

Colin makes morning coffee for his overnight guest, Barry, who is nursing a hangover from the disco they met at the nigh…

E93
184
30 min 1986

Den seeks out Jan in Venice. Back in Walford, Lofty and Dot visit Ethel in hospital. Dot advises Colin to remain single,…

E94
185
30 min 1986

Den and Angie take a trip on the Orient Express. Ethel returns to Albert Square. The Fowlers have disappeared and no one…

E95
186
30 min 1986

Michelle has moved in with Lofty. Colin tells Barry he likes him as a casual friend. Den and Angie return home and Den v…

E96
187
30 min 1986

Pete breaks with family tradition and plans to spend Christmas Day at the Vic with Den. Pat decides to stay in Albert Sq…

E97
188
30 min 1986

Pete and Arthur have a fight. Charlie flirts with Pat. Ethel is upset that her room has gone. Den tells Angie she will g…

E98
189
30 min 1986

Arthur's depression gets the better of him, while Michelle and Lofty head off on their honeymoon.

E99
190
30 min 1986

Rezaul arrives but Naima insists she does not want him there, especially when he says he must be paid. She calls both th…

E100
191
30 min 1986

Mehmet introduces Pat to his friend while Wicksy conspires to throw a spanner in the works. Sharon tells Angie she is go…

E101
192
30 min 1986

Hannah disapproves of Kelvin's relationship with Carmel. Barry continues to annoy Colin in the flat so Colin asks him to…

E102
193
30 min 1986

Dot learns of Charlie's intentions to leave her before Christmas. Kelvin informs his parents of his intention to move ou…

E103
194
30 min 1986

Christmas Day at the Vic has unexpected consequences for Angie after Den gives her an important letter. Pauline begins t…

E104
195
30 min 1986

Angie is left reeling about the divorce. Pete and Lou make amends. Arthur breaks down.

E105
196
30 min 1986

Angie and Sharon stay at Kathy and Pete's. Kathy tells Pauline to see Doctor Legg about Arthur. Pat urges Mary to talk t…

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