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 4 Episodes

E1
304
30 min 1988

Ethel says her goodbyes in Walford before she moves into sheltered housing. Sharon comes to Simon's rescue when he is le…

E2
305
30 min 1988

Pat is summoned by Lou to discuss a family matter. Colin intends to act on some helpful advice and the Osmans seek an ex…

E3
306
30 min 1988

Colin is feeling low due to Barry moving out of the flat. Pauline is considering taking on a cleaning job at The Dagmar …

E4
307
30 min 1988

Lofty continues to tell people about Michelle's pregnancy, whilst Michelle phones the hospital. Barry considers moving i…

E5
308
30 min 1988

Sharon and Duncan talk about Angie. He reassures her, and tells her, that her mother's drinking is not her fault or resp…

E6
309
30 min 1988

Michelle reaches a decision which stuns Lofty and her family and Arthur is confronted by the loan shark.

E7
310
30 min 1988

Arthur and Pauline struggle with Michelle. Lou receives another letter from Kenny. Lofty repaints the flat.

E8
311
30 min 1988

Pauline yet again sees Den chatting to Michelle. Den hires Frank to help out at the Queen Vic. An indoor fete at the com…

E9
312
30 min 1988

Pete is being hounded by an unsatisfied customer, and he tells him to get lost. Rod is stitched up by Darren regarding a…

E10
313
30 min 1988

Pete is nervous about his brother Kenny turning up after 23 years away. Dot gets worried when a man with a beard keeps h…

E11
314
30 min 1988

Kathy receives a worrying call on Samaritan duty and believes it is someone from the Square she may know. Pete is becomi…

E12
315
30 min 1988

Ethel returns to the Square to see Dot, having heard about Kenny's visit. Den gets fed up of Darren dealing in his pub. …

E13
316
30 min 1988

Conversation about Kenny is rife among the Beale and Fowler family. Dot is excited to write an article for the local chu…

E14
317
30 min 1988

Pat is in a foul mood the day after seeing Kenny. Ashraf and Sufia are pleased with Arthur's work at the shop. Elizabeth…

E15
318
30 min 1988

Sue worries about the baby as she has not felt it kick. Darren wants to join Ian and Barry in their disco business.

E16
319
30 min 1988

Kenny and Pete want answers from Pat as to who the father of Simon is. Sue is worried that her second baby may die anoth…

E17
320
30 min 1988

It is Ian's 18th birthday and he receives an adult book from someone but he doesn't know who. Kenny and Pete start to ge…

E18
321
30 min 1988

Den is in a happy mood and visits Angie in the hospital. They talk about looking for a pub in Richmond and she says she …

E19
322
30 min 1988

Preparations are in full swing at the Vic for Angie's homecoming. Den is snappy, while Sharon is excited. Wicksy arrives…

E20
323
30 min 1988

Den tells Simon to get over Magda and move on with his life. Mary is angry with Rod. The Beales and Fowlers have a party…

E21
324
30 min 1988

Magda searches for Willmott-Brown, desperate to know if her offer on his house has been accepted. Pete misses Kenny now …

E22
325
30 min 1988

Elizabeth's presence in the Beales' flat causes tension between Ian, Kathy and Pete. Sue refuses to sit around and wait …

E23
326
30 min 1988

Wicksy arrives home from holiday and spends the day playing Magda and Donna off against each other. Elizabeth gives Ian …

E24
327
30 min 1988

Dot saves the day at the laundrette, and Den warns Pat that he's selling up. Sue busily cleans the flat, convinced the b…

E25
328
30 min 1988

Ian bails Arthur out of a tight spot, whilst Frank discusses the tenancy of the Queen Vic with Mr Sparrow. It is the fir…

E26
329
30 min 1988

Den continues to get information on pubs to look at, and goes with Angie to see two in Epping Forest, but she seems less…

E27
330
30 min 1988

The presence of Elizabeth at the Beales' flat continues to cause problems. Frank and Pat learn that the brewery want a m…

E28
331
30 min 1988

Ali and Sue learn that Alan has bought Number 43 off Willmott-Brown and is converting it into luxury flats. Sharon invit…

E29
332
30 min 1988

Donna continues to flirt with Ian, seeming to want to get at Simon. Kathy is not impressed with Donna, worrying she will…

E30
333
30 min 1988

Chris brings a JCB to the Square to renovate the old tyre site into his new business. Kathy acts differently following D…

E31
334
30 min 1988

Kathy tells a shocked Pete that Donna is her long-lost daughter. Lofty confronts Michelle in the Square as he prepares t…

E32
335
30 min 1988

Residents complain about the party in the squat. Den starts a shady deal with the Firm. Sue is anxious about her baby. T…

E33
336
30 min 1988

Carmel is fed up with taking on everyone else's problems and wants some support herself. Dot is touched when she finds t…

E34
337
30 min 1988

It's the day of Tom's funeral, and Dot is sad at the lack of a congregation that includes just her and Ian. Colin is fee…

E35
338
30 min 1988

Angie talks to Duncan about Sharon. Pat hears something about her tenancy application for the Vic with Frank. Den overhe…

E36
339
30 min 1988

Carmel persuades Darren to take the children out for the night, so she can cook for her new date. Colin isn't sure he ca…

E37
340
30 min 1988

Angie and Pat make up for their recent digs at each other. Guizin wonders where Sue is when she does not show up for wor…

E38
341
30 min 1988

Kathy is surprised by an expensive birthday present from Willmott-Brown. Sharon is surprised to find Angie up and early.…

E39
342
30 min 1988

Michelle and Sharon move into Number 43. Wicksy takes Mary out. Ian is still annoyed with Kathy for interfering with him…

E40
343
30 min 1988

Sharon and Michelle have a house warming party. Some of Mary's friends bring some 'gear', but Rod grabs it away and tell…

E41
344
30 min 1988

Willmott-Brown is still making a nuisance of himself with Kathy, and Pete is getting jealous. Sharon seems depressed fol…

E42
345
30 min 1988

It's a busy day ahead for Chris as it's the day of the opening of his new haulage business. A depressed Mary asks Chris …

E43
346
30 min 1988

Ian finds his loyalties split between family and friends over Donna's parentage. Charlie's return to Albert Square start…

E44
347
30 min 1988

Den advises Frank on how to treat his customers. Darren has his ear to the ground for business openings. Lou puts her oa…

E45
348
30 min 1988

Willmott Brown shows too much interest in a certain rival business. Kathy meets up with Donna's adoptive parents. Wicksy…

E46
349
30 min 1988

With Doctor Legg on his case, Ian has to decide where he is going to live. Colin asks for Richard's opinion on his lates…

E47
350
30 min 1988

Ali continues to find it difficult running the café without Sue, who is staying at home with baby Ali. Frank and Pat ret…

E48
351
30 min 1988

Pauline kicks Ian out from the house when his disco set makes too much noise. Brad brings Joanne Francis, the wine bar's…

E49
352
30 min 1988

Wicksy asks Cindy to Den's opening night at the wine bar. Willmott-Brown is troubled that he can no longer get credit fr…

E50
353
30 min 1988

Den and Joanne prepare to open their new-look wine bar with a champagne supper, while Pat and Frank celebrate taking ove…

E51
354
30 min 1988

Detective West arrives at the Vic and questions Frank about money laundered during Den's tenancy. Lou is unwell and ther…

E52
355
30 min 1988

Pete is put out by Kathy working two jobs. Pat continues to have problems adjusting to life with Ricky and Diane. Carmel…

E53
356
30 min 1988

Michelle looks forward to her first day as a receptionist at the new-look surgery. Sue and Guizin join forces against th…

E54
357
30 min 1988

Lou is off to the seaside, but does not leave in a very good mood. Pete and Kathy are still having problems. Wicksy cele…

E55
358
30 min 1988

Simon's birthday party continues. Michelle supports Kathy. Den seeks out revenge on Willmott-Brown.

E56
359
30 min 1988

Kathy goes through an ordeal. Simon is mortified to find out what happened on the night of his birthday. Willmott-Brown …

E57
360
30 min 1988

Willmott-Brown is interviewed by DI Gray about raping Kathy and is later arrested and charged. Donna hears about Kathy's…

E58
361
30 min 1988

Barry tells Colin he's got a new job on a cruise ship via his new friend Trevor, who's swung it so Barry can run the dis…

E59
362
30 min 1988

Lou continues doing her rounds around the Square, telling certain people a few home truths. Pat confides in Donna about …

E60
363
30 min 1988

It’s a sad day in Albert Square when Pauline discovers a deceased Lou in her bed, after the matriarch died peacefully in…

E61
364
30 min 1988

The police are on patrol around the Square. The passing of Lou takes a toll on Pat. Frank discusses visiting his mother.…

E62
365
30 min 1988

Dot's on the warpath to get some antibiotics that will wheel her away from her smoking addiction. Carmel has managed to …

E63
366
30 min 1988

The Firm give Den an ultimatum, but Den has thought of a compromise. Kathy books herself a doctor's appointment with Doc…

E64
367
30 min 1988

Roly goes missing. Guizin has her eye on a resident, keen to hire them to work at the café. Brad meets with Mantel to di…

E65
368
30 min 1988

Police swarm the Square and search Den's room in the B&B. Pete thinks Ian is being taken for a fool being given commissi…

E66
369
30 min 1988

The day arrives for Simon to return to work at the Vic and Ian to start work at the café. DS West questions Pete over De…

E67
370
30 min 1988

Pauline is nervous about her first shift at the Vic. Sue wants change at the playground. Rod receives an eviction notice…

E68
371
30 min 1988

The Beales and Fowlers are in for a day of shocks and surprises, but Pauline once again pulls the family together. Docto…

E69
372
30 min 1988

Donna asks a favour of Michelle and Sharon. Ricky lands a job. Frank receives a letter from his mum Mo. Ashraf worries a…

E70
373
30 min 1988

Frank prepares for his mother's arrival and her reaction to Pat. Donna gets on Michelle and Sharon's nerves. Den tells C…

E71
374
30 min 1988

Sharon and Michelle are at odds, due to Donna's mischief-making. Mo is upsetting everyone at the Vic. Ian lands an impor…

E72
375
30 min 1988

Den is alone in the hideaway, but there are heavies outside. Sharon and Michelle plan to get rid of Donna, and Mo plots …

E73
376
30 min 1988

It's charity music hall night at the Vic with Big Ron first up on stage to play the spoons. Den is returned to Walford i…

E74
377
30 min 1988

Pat visits Den in prison. Den wants to write Sharon a letter, but doesn't know what to say. Carmel, Matthew, Junior, and…

E75
378
30 min 1988

Matthew moves into the Square. Colin is anxious about his latest test results. Dot rallies friends for a new venture. Da…

E76
379
30 min 1988

Colin again asks Doctor Legg about his test results, who falsely assures him everything is fine. Michelle misses the sur…

E77
380
30 min 1988

Pete receives advice from Doctor Samuels about Kathy. Ian is worried about Donna. Den is given a warning by Johnny. Mo a…

E78
381
30 min 1988

Benny prepares for his first date with Ethel. DS West visits Den at the prison. Kathy goes to court.

E79
382
30 min 1988

Pauline grows tired of Ian and Simon's careless ways of living. The day of Den's bail hearing arrives. Cindy and Ian con…

E80
383
30 min 1988

Cindy helps Ian out with another catering contract. Guido meets Colin for a meal at the Wine Bar. Sharon talks to Pat af…

E81
384
30 min 1988

Donna tries to wheedle a favour from Ian. Wicksy wakes up to the fact that Cindy is spending a lot of time with Ian. Sha…

E82
385
30 min 1988

Frank decides to have a fatherly talk with Ricky. Mantel and Brad look after the preparations for the evening's entertai…

E83
386
30 min 1988

Pauline awakens Ian and Simon and has harsh words with the pair of them. Donna steals a loaf of bread from the shop whil…

E84
387
30 min 1988

Brad falls foul of Mantel. Pauline has some good advice for Donna. Sharon and Michelle have a double date. Ian asks the …

E85
388
30 min 1988

Mr. Sparrow ups his party guest list and Frank begins to think that he will not be able to cope with the pressure. Den r…

E86
389
30 min 1988

Sharon has an unnerving encounter with D.S. West. Doctor Samuels gives confidential advice on separate matters to Matthe…

E87
390
30 min 1988

Kathy and Pete return from their 'second honeymoon'. Ian and Simon continue to leave Number 45 in a mess. Johnny continu…

E88
391
30 min 1988

Pat tries to resist throttling Mo. Cindy helps Colin make a decision about Guido. Pete confides in Arthur about his prob…

E89
392
30 min 1988

Ian and Wicksy plan to get Pauline and Arthur off their backs. Dot hits the headlines. Mo helps out at the Vic. Den and …

E90
393
30 min 1988

Guizin and Mehmet search for a new cab driver. A badly beaten Den is placed into a solitary cell. Mo continues to put he…

E91
394
30 min 1988

Matthew leaves Carmel speechless with his knowledge quiz presented by solution to her quandary. Diane agrees to help Ric…

E92
395
30 min 1988

Sharon and Michelle are worried that their hours at the café are going to be cut. Michelle and Arthur continue to argue,…

E93
396
30 min 1988

Arthur tells Pauline that Michelle is going to be spending Christmas with Sharon. Wicksy tries his hand at selling dodgy…

E94
397
30 min 1988

Arthur, Ian, and Wicksy continue to decorate the house. Kathy receives a letter from Willmott-Brown, and turns to Michel…

E95
398
30 min 1988

Donna reappears and wants a talk with Rod and Ian. Carmel and Matthew are at odds. Ricky meets Shireen. Kathy invites Mi…

E96
399
30 min 1988

Ian lends money to Ali, at a hefty interest rate. Shireen and her father come to blows about her future and her arranged…

E97
400
30 min 1988

Pat tells Wicksy to stop selling his dodgy CDs. Ian lends Ali and Mehmet more money - again at a premium. Rod attempts t…

E98
401
30 min 1988

Kathy is disgusted to receive Christmas post from Willmott-Brown. Dot eagerly awaits a Christmas card from Nick. Pauline…

E99
402
30 min 1988

D.I. Ashley maintains his pressure on the Firm. Ashraf takes Shireen to see Doctor Legg and continues to prepare for her…

E100
403
30 min 1988

Joanne decides she wants to pay Den a visit in the prison. Doctor Legg and Pauline get the surgery staff room ready for …

E101
404
30 min 1988

Ian offers Ali and Mehmet a solution to their money problems. Pat and Frank plan their first Christmas at the Vic. Sharo…

E102
405
30 min 1988

Nick repulses Barnsey with his eating habits. Pat and Simon both remember Lou with the keepsakes she gave them. Pete is …

E103
406
30 min 1988

Benny and Ethel hit a rocky patch. Matthew and Carmel receive a setback. Sharon sorts out a financial matter. Guido has …

E104
407
30 min 1988

Pete is in court. Ian takes his driving test. Kathy confides in Ian about her rape and marriage. Brad is dogged by the p…

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