EastEnders
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.
Season 5 Episodes
Ian prepares to see his bank manager for a loan. Mantel tells Joanne that the Firm's outstanding accounts will be settle…
The residents want Frank to open the Vic in the afternoons. Pete visits Den at the prison to tell him about Willmott-Bro…
Frank and Pat begin to plan seriously for all-day opening. Ethel covers for Dot at the launderette. Carmel and Matthew h…
Guido thinks Colin is making a fuss over nothing when he makes a doctor's appointment. Donna is becoming even more unpop…
Carmel and Matthew's wedding plans continue to go awry. Ashraf discovers Shireen has gone missing from the boarding scho…
The Vic prepares for the first day of opening all hours. Den is worried by news of the Walford police raids. Ethel and B…
Matthew and Carmel prepare for their imminent wedding. Kathy tells Pauline she has left Pete, but he appears to be in de…
Kathy phones a cab firm for a taxi to take her out of Albert Square immediately. Matthew returns to the flat after spend…
Ian is on hand to solve the problems at the café. Michelle and Sharon both have their eyes on a telephone engineer.
Frank tries explaining himself to Pat but gets nowhere. Dot visits Nick in the prison and gets upset when he tells her h…
The police question Pete. Nancy Jacobs, an Australian, turns up at the Vic for a trial shift as the first day of the all…
Donna receives a mysterious phone call that leaves her distraught, and a surprise visitor scuppers her plans. Pat and Fr…
The women in the Square all receive the same Valentine cards from an unknown sender. Colin has a dinner party and invite…
It is Den's last day in prison before his case goes to court and he gets a visit from Sharon, who tells him she doesn't …
Michelle prepares herself for Den's court hearing. Kathy returns to the Square to see Ian and Pete.
Wicksy asks Pat if he can move into the spare room at the Vic. Michelle goes to the wine bar to ask Mantel if he knows w…
Donna persuades Guido to let her stay in the flat. Pat asks Cindy to work full-time at the Vic. DI Ashley continues to p…
Dot allows Donna to stay at hers, determined not to give up on her. Pete continues his self-destructive ways.
Michelle tells Doctor Samuels that Doctor Legg was unhelpful to Donna. Ian and Cindy plan their engagement party. Paulin…
Doctor Samuels confronts Doctor Legg about his treatment of Donna, and tells him he is taking over her case. Pete has hi…
Ali and Mehmet are gambling again without Sue or Guizin's knowledge. Pat takes in a distraught friend, annoying Ricky, w…
Sharon's mind fixates on learning where Den is. Donna tries her hardest to get Rod's attention.
Youths vandalise Ashraf's shop. Rod gives Donna more harsh truths at the launderette. Matthew pours his heart out to kee…
Dot is determined for Donna to start afresh and offers to help seek her a job. Ricky offers to clean the show cars for F…
The Square come to terms with the death of a resident. Sharon and Simon spend time together at Sharon's flat.
Sue barricades herself in the living room, frightened by Ali's attitude. Cindy is getting frustrated by Ian's long hours…
Sharon and Michelle have some wine and they talk about their memories.
Kathy is undecided about making her separation from Pete official by getting her own flat - he has a plan to make her je…
Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.
Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.
Dot has to face the sudden death of Donna. Kathy, Pauline and Mo offer their sympathy. Doctor Samuels is furious with Do…
Dot tells Kathy all about Donna's funeral in Bromley. A new face arrives in the Square - builder Paul Priestly from Leed…
Dot is hell-bent on catching the drug pusher who was supplying heroin to Donna, and after Junior identifies the culprit,…
Willmott-Brown appears at Walford Crown Court charged with the rape of Kathy. Dot continues to pursue Donna's drug deale…
As the court case continues, Willmott-Brown twists the events of the night of Kathy's rape, infuriating Pete. Dot receiv…
Arthur declares Albert Square a "gloom-free" zone for the day. Carmel and Matthew's relationship begins to strengthen ag…
Frank does not like the effort Diane is putting in at the Vic to impress Paul. Aisha has fallen ill, causing Carmel to p…
Pat secretly meets up with her ex-husband while Frank is away buying cars. Mo is fighting the Council. Arthur and Michel…
Frank wants Pat to have a word with Paul about Diane. Carmel receives a visit from some men offering her protection. Doc…
Ricky annoys Ashraf with his meddling in the shop. Dot is unable to find her granddaughter and Vicki is in hospital.
Sue is hysterical following Little Ali's kidnapping. Arthur and Pauline worry about Vicki. A jealous Cindy watches a hap…
Pauline cajoles Arthur into going for an interview for the game show. Dot is taken aback when Charlie limps into the Squ…
Mo is collecting jumble and volunteers for the Brownies' jumble sale. Over at the Queen Vic, Frank has to eat humble pie…
Arthur's big moment to appear on the Cat and Mouse television game show has finally arrived and as everyone gathers exci…
Frank is reluctant to tell his family about his and Pat's engagement. Dot is thrilled when Charlie tells her that Hazel …
Cindy looks at a pregnancy testing kit advertisement she has found in a magazine. Arthur braces himself for a meeting wi…
Ali finds it tough as a single parent and asks Carmel for help. Wicksy is concerned about Sharon's spending sprees. Trev…
Mo encourages Frank to hire Trevor until he finds himself another job. Matthew tries being nice to Junior, but he does n…
Dot receives a phone call from Nick. Arthur, Paul and Pete have a surprise planned for Frank, determined that he will ha…
It's the day of Pat and Frank's wedding - and they still don't know what Mo has organised for them. Frank's best man has…
Ashraf and Sufia argue as the day for them to move into 55 Victoria Road arrives. Cindy phones an abortion clinic and ma…
Paul and Trevor make a start on the wine bar but it causes many arguments with Trevor not knowing what he is doing. Cind…
Matthew accuses Carmel of having an affair with David. Rod returns to the Square and is stunned to hear about Donna's de…
Dot agrees to see Hazel, who tricked her over her `granddaughter'. Mo takes Trevor under her wing. Cindy and Pauline hav…
Pat and Frank return from their honeymoon. Doctor Samuels is making big changes at the surgery. Trevor prepares for his …
Doctor Legg's return prompts some strange reactions. Pat is nervous about a visitor. Matthew treats Carmel. Wicksy has n…
Carmel and Junior are united by a crisis, while Melody is inquisitive. Kathy offers to help. Marge is upset by Doctor Sa…
Doctor Legg confronts Doctor Samuels over what he sees as his failings at the practice. Carmel, still hiding at home, re…
Carmel fears a repeat of Matthew's violent behaviour in front of the children if he moves back home. Pat and Frank conti…
Dot is apprehensive as she receives a letter in the post. Diane and Janine cause Pat grief. Cindy is in a bad mood.
Carmel questions Ali over his son's welfare and discovers the child minder he's leaving Little Ali with is unregistered.…
Sharon arranges a dinner party with Ian, Cindy and Wicksy, so they can meet Michelle's new man. Paul starts work on Juli…
Pete makes a secret trip to court by taxi, leaving Arthur on the stall by himself, then reappears with some surprising n…
Arthur feels that Pete and Pauline are keeping secrets. Frank sets up a lucrative deal. Ian and Cindy discuss their futu…
Ian has decided to open the café 24/7 and is on the lookout for staff. Diane returns and Trevor asks her to go to a conc…
Vince takes Junior and Aisha for a drive. Paul tries to pluck up the courage to end things with Julie. Ian continues his…
Carmel has to cope with a bereavement. Trevor nurses a broken heart, as Diane has reconciled with Paul. Paul finds Julie…
Julie opens her hairdressing salon. Ricky gets his GCSEs. Pat discovers a possible theft. Kathy tackles Ali on a family …
Arthur falls asleep listening to one of Pauline's hypnosis tapes. Rod does the night shift for Ian at the café. Mo remai…
Mo is still certain of Trevor's innocence, but is having a hard time convincing Frank. Julie cannot understand why her c…
Frank, Mo and Pat are consumed with worry. The search for Janine continues into the early hours of the morning. David an…
Sharon does not enjoy working as a receptionist for an agency. Janine changes her behaviour, but does not fool Diane, wh…
Diane continues her campaign of harassment towards Julie, which completely backfires. Pat and Mo both try to persuade Fr…
Arthur wants Mo to take over Pete's stall whilst he is on holiday. Frank is torn over what to do about Janine and her be…
Kathy tells Pauline that Pete is staying out in New Zealand for another month. Diane smells perfume on Paul and gets jea…
Diane has a run-in with Julie. Michelle tackles Pauline about her ill health. Ricky is intent on showing off to his new …
Arthur and family are worried about Pauline who is in hospital following her accident. Illegal driver Ricky locks himsel…
Pauline is depressed after her accident, and Arthur is doing his best to look after her but has many other things to tak…
Life is looking rosy for Ian, but his fiancée, Cindy seems unable to share his optimism. As the Queen Vic talent night d…
Ali is being chased by his landlord, McIntyre, for unpaid rent, totalling £900. Ian can't understand why Cindy won't agr…
Kathy tries to talk to Cindy, while Ian has a hectic day at the café. At the Queen Vic, Wicksy is surprised at Frank's q…
Ian is nervous yet excited as his wedding day arrives. Cindy and Michelle have a heart-to-heart. Trevor is convinced he …
The day for Frank and Pat to leave the Vic arrives. Ian makes amends with Cindy at the café. A skip is put on Bridge Str…
Ricky worries about jail and his court appearance in January. Trevor locks himself out of Mo's flat. Pete invites Laurie…
Sharon is concerned about Michelle seeing married man Danny again. Ricky puts ideas into Frank's head about Diane sneaki…
Arthur receives a letter from the council telling him to tidy his allotment. Trevor misses a job interview. Simon notice…
Julie apologises to Kathy for leaving her meal early. Diane returns from a friend's house in search of Paul. There's a H…
Laurie's love life is as tangled as ever. Wicksy gives Sharon an ultimatum. The fruit stall wars rage on. Ian plans a qu…
Arthur is excited about Pauline's return from Leigh-on-Sea, but finds he has his work cut out in trying to restore order…
The day of Pauline's hospital appointment arrives and Arthur makes her promise to keep it. A stranger arrives in Albert …
Michelle prepares to take Vicki for her six-monthly check-up at the hospital. Kathy panics when Laurie invites her to a …
Dot overhears Laurie slating Pete's fruit and veg stall. Sufia asks Ashraf about his secret lover. Marge quits her job a…
Trevor continues to worry about his DSS meeting and thinks he will got to prison. Shireen tries to support Sufia. Rod ap…
Marge relays to Dot how impressed she was with Mo for standing up to Mr. Rhodes. Danny arrives at the flat to spend the …
Diane catches Ricky smoking. Rod continues to mope around. Ashraf tells Sufia he is no longer seeing his secret lover.
Pauline is frustrated to find out her hospital appointment has been postponed. Julie has dire news for both Michelle and…
Sharon opens up to Pat about missing her parents. Sufia questions Ashraf about his mistress Stella turning up at the sho…
Ashraf insists he has ended his affair with Stella. Michelle talks to Pauline about her operation. Pat returns to smokin…
Dot, Ethel, Mo, and Marge set off with the Walford coach party for a few days in Clacton-on-Sea. Pauline is waiting to h…
Ethel raises concerns among the hotel staff when she keeps taking a duffel bag outside. Meanwhile, Arthur worries about …
Vince is organising the Christmas party for Walford's OAPs. Arthur gets bad news about Pauline. Ian's café is under thre…
Pete and Ian make moves to bury the hatchet with Laurie. Trevor tries to tell Diane of Paul's Christmas plans. Marge ret…
Ian and Cindy spend Boxing Day giving the café a thorough clean after its closure by the environmental health officer. A…
Cindy is rushed to hospital as she goes into labour five weeks early, while Pete and Kathy tensely wait to hear if the b…