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 6 Episodes

E1
512
30 min 1990

Hazel tries to persuade Rod to squat in Colin's empty flat, Pauline tries to recuperate from her operation, while Trevor…

E2
513
30 min 1990

It's Diane's 16th birthday and her family are planning a surprise party for her. Pete meets Barbara for lunch in the Vic…

E3
514
30 min 1990

What has become of Diane Butcher? Frank is determined to find her.

E4
515
30 min 1990

Michelle waits for word from Danny. Frank returns from his search for Diane to a family desperate for news.

E5
516
30 min 1990

There's turmoil in the Butcher family following the disappearance of Diane, and Frank is only making matters worse. Shar…

E6
517
30 min 1990

The Beales are waiting to celebrate the homecoming of Cindy's baby - and Wicksy is waiting, too, no longer sure that he …

E7
518
30 min 1990

While proud parents Ian and Cindy are centre stage, will Wicksy find out who knows his guilty secret? Arthur and Pauline…

E8
519
30 min 1990

Frank returns from finding out his legal rights regarding Diane. Meanwhile, Danny is back and staying at Michelle's - an…

E9
520
30 min 1990

Ricky has to go to court today - and he wants his father with him. Kathy decides it is time to stand up to Laurie and ha…

E10
521
30 min 1990

Danny receives an ultimatum. Who will he choose - Michelle or his family?

E11
522
30 min 1990

Sharon has had enough of Simon's suspicious behaviour. Marge has something to tell Dot, and Dot has something to tell Ma…

E12
523
30 min 1990

Danny is determined to leave Albert Square, but who will he take with him - his wife, or Michelle?

E13
524
30 min 1990

Michelle must confront family and friends with the news of her move to Newcastle, but Danny seems to have other things o…

E14
525
30 min 1990

Pauline tries to warn Michelle not to trust Danny, but can Michelle be swayed? Cindy is planning baby Steven's christeni…

E15
526
30 min 1990

Michelle and Danny are all packed and ready to leave. Wicksy is stressed and turns to drinking - he is to be the Godfath…

E16
527
30 min 1990

Danny's going to Newcastle - but will Michelle go with him? Two new arrivals seem set to cause trouble, and there's a vi…

E17
528
30 min 1990

Rod makes an exciting decision, but can he face telling Dot? Arthur tackles the Mitchell brothers, while Michelle, still…

E18
529
30 min 1990

Frank scours cardboard city looking for Diane, while Trevor and Paul plan for the future and Cindy prepares a surprise f…

E19
530
30 min 1990

Pat has booked the Butchers in for family therapy, but there's no way Frank will allow her to wash their dirty linen in …

E20
531
30 min 1990

Blood is thicker than water, and business is business - but that won't help Grant when he mixes business with pleasure a…

E21
532
30 min 1990

Dot awaits the arrival of the morning's Gazette to see if she's won a prize. Cindy has great news for Ian - she's receiv…

E22
533
30 min 1990

Julie has one day left to find a buyer for the shop, while Pete has to make some tough decisions about the future, and I…

E23
534
30 min 1990

Now £10,000 richer, Dot is in for a less welcome surprise. Meanwhile, Pat is delighted to be making some progress with J…

E24
535
30 min 1990

There's chaos in Albert Square as the Mitchell boys decide the market must move - stall by stall. Meanwhile, in the Butc…

E25
536
30 min 1990

While Frank waits anxiously at King's Cross station for Diane to turn up, she is reliving the memories of her three mont…

E26
537
30 min 1990

There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person fr…

E27
538
30 min 1990

There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person fr…

E28
539
30 min 1990

Wicksy helps Cindy to decorate, while an unwanted statue of Diane stretches Frank's patience.

E29
540
30 min 1990

If Nick Cotton believed he could walk back into Albert Square and get away with it, there's a number of people ready to …

E30
541
30 min 1990

The day has arrived when Shireen gets to meet the man her parents want her to marry. Meanwhile, Cindy is with the man sh…

E31
542
30 min 1990

Nick takes an interest in Dot's diet, while Arthur makes a strange discovery down on the allotments. Sharon also makes a…

E32
543
30 min 1990

The past comes back to haunt both Sharon and Michelle, and prompts the police to search a local canal.

E33
544
30 min 1990

Dot doesn't seem to be feeling the benefit of Nick's cooking, while Frank is determined to track down the man who has a …

E34
545
30 min 1990

Pauline and Arthur are not prepared to let bygones be bygones, and when Michelle is left to organise the funeral, a conf…

E35
546
30 min 1990

Den Watts is buried, but will the most important mourner be present at the funeral? Meanwhile, Nick Cotton gets an unwel…

E36
547
30 min 1990

Diane has to decide whether or not to leave Taylor once and for all.

E37
548
30 min 1990

Will Shireen bury her differences with Ashraf and meet her husband-to-be?

E38
549
30 min 1990

Tensions between Sharon and Wicksy are growing. Ian plans an intimate birthday party for Cindy.

E39
550
30 min 1990

Dot decides to change her will, and Kathy ends up spending the evening with Cindy.

E40
551
30 min 1990

Shireen's romance blossoms despite her father's affair. Sharon decides to get to know Cindy better.

E41
552
30 min 1990

Ethel reappears in the Square, determined to catch up on gossip, but Dot's news fills her with fear for her friend's lif…

E42
553
30 min 1990

Born-again Nick Cotton finds himself under investigation from Ethel Skinner - but Dot cannot decide if her son is truly …

E43
554
30 min 1990

Sharon comes close to finding her mother. Dot hasn't been seen for days.

E44
555
30 min 1990

The police visit Dot, threatening to scupper Nick's plans. And Ashraf's infidelity finally lands him in big trouble

E45
556
30 min 1990

A visit from Jabbar's father leaves Ashraf with some bad news for Shireen, while Sharon tackles Simon on the subject of …

E46
557
30 min 1990

Shireen is determined to discover the secret behind her broken engagement. Charlie Cotton looks for evidence against Nic…

E47
558
30 min 1990

Sharon and Wicksy's future hangs in the balance and, if Charlie Cotton is right, so does Dot's life.

E48
559
30 min 1990

Dot and Nick settle down for a special meal. Will it be their last?

E49
560
30 min 1990

Wicksy waits to hear from the brewery, Sharon sets off to find her real mother, Stuart Kendle wants to discuss the marke…

E50
561
30 min 1990

The Karims leave Walford, but there's a spark of hope for Shireen and Jabbar's future. Wicksy extracts a confession from…

E51
562
30 min 1990

Michelle's slippery boss offers Ian a bribe, while Janine gives Pat a bad scare. Meanwhile, Sharon prepares to meet her …

E52
563
30 min 1990

Pat decides to teach her family a lesson. Pete receives bad news from Michelle, Kathy is shocked when she overhears a pr…

E53
564
30 min 1990

Kathy overhears a private conservation and is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and Wicksy.

E54
565
30 min 1990

The Tavernier family move into Albert Square and right into the middle of a pitched battle between residents and develop…

E55
566
30 min 1990

Are the market traders celebrating too early? A surprise visitor leaves Sharon with a dilemma.

E56
567
30 min 1990

Frank and Pat make preparations to hand over the Queen Vic. Cindy is touched by Ian's generosity.

E57
568
30 min 1990

Wicksy walks out of the Square - can he persuade Cindy to leave Ian and come with him? Frank senses the strain Pat's und…

E58
569
30 min 1990

Diane decides it's time to brighten up the Square, especially the part that belongs to her dad.

E59
570
30 min 1990

While Pat and Frank are on holiday, havoc reigns at the bed and breakfast.

E60
571
30 min 1990

It's crunch time for Cindy and Ian. Ricky and Diane discover something very serious about Mo.

E61
572
30 min 1990

Michelle gives the Mitchell brothers the lowdown on the council offices. All they have to do now is get the lowdown on S…

E62
573
30 min 1990

Almost everyone knows about Wicksy and Cindy - except Ian. Cindy decides it's time to tell him.

E63
574
30 min 1990

Ian is shattered by Cindy's confession. How will his family cope with the situation?

E64
575
30 min 1990

Ian's supportive family comes to his aid. Pete considers an offer from Phil, and Michelle prepares to confront Stuart. G…

E65
576
30 min 1990

Michelle is determined to bring Stuart Kendle to justice.

E66
577
30 min 1990

Ian is not going to let go of Cindy and Steven without a fight, but Cindy is still set on breaking free.

E67
578
30 min 1990

Michelle gets a letter from Newcastle and an unexpected visitor. Pat has some advice for Wicksy, and Sam has a suggestio…

E68
579
30 min 1990

How will the Fowlers cope with a face from the past? How will Ricky cope on his first date with Sam?

E69
580
30 min 1990

Ricky has a secret - her name is Sam Mitchell, she's 15, and she's spending the night in his bedroom. The Mitchell broth…

E70
581
30 min 1990

Nobody knows why Mark Fowler has come home. But Pauline is determined not to let him go. Diane gets her exam results.

E71
582
30 min 1990

It's Martin's first day at school, but the Fowlers have other things on their minds. It's back to school too for Lloyd a…

E72
583
30 min 1990

Pete talks to Ian and learns the truth about Steven. Frank finds Mo's behaviour difficult to accept but is cheered by Di…

E73
584
30 min 1990

Simon and Cindy are determined to enjoy a holiday in Devon. Meanwhile, Ian is finally preparing to leave hospital, Mo's …

E74
585
30 min 1990

While in Devon, Wicksy and Cindy discuss their future, unaware that Ian is on his way to see them both. After Mo's outbu…

E75
586
30 min 1990

Cindy and Wicksy return from Devon to find Pete hell-bent on revenge.

E76
587
30 min 1990

Arthur plans a surprise for Pauline for their Silver Wedding, while she hopes Mark will return in time. News of Wicksy a…

E77
588
30 min 1990

Ian is determined to rid his life of the last traces of Cindy and Steven.

E78
589
30 min 1990

Mark's mysterious reasons for coming home provoke a conflict in the Fowler household, while Pete decides its time to tak…

E79
590
30 min 1990

Kathy is back from holiday and in fighting form, but Ian has ideas of his own. Eddie has romance on his mind and a crisi…

E80
591
30 min 1990

Mark is the hero of the hour, but will Mo be alright?

E81
592
30 min 1990

Pauline and Arthur return from their second honeymoon to a surprise reunion with Mark. Eddie finds he's involved in a Bu…

E82
593
30 min 1990

Lloyd is still exerting himself on his newspaper round and Hattie is concerned for him. Cindy tells Wicksy that her pare…

E83
594
30 min 1990

The police are looking for a missing shotgun. Cindy suspects she knows who has it. Phil and Grant settle into their new …

E84
595
30 min 1990

Frank faces a tough decision about Mo's future and Sam throws a party in Ricky's van.

E85
596
30 min 1990

Mark tries to prove to Arthur that the Mitchell brothers are up to no good.

E86
597
30 min 1990

Ian asks Kath and Pete out for a meal in the hope that they'll help him make the right decision over Steven. However, Pe…

E87
598
30 min 1990

Can Arthur save Mark from facing criminal charges? And can Jules protect John from his debtors?

E88
599
30 min 1990

It's bonfire night in Albert Square, but Jules and John have a poker game on their mind. Sharon makes a decision about h…

E89
600
30 min 1990

If Phil doesn't take the rap, Mark will go to prison. Can Arthur persuade Phil to do the decent thing?

E90
601
30 min 1990

Diane is determined to get to know Mark Fowler better.

E91
602
30 min 1990

Eddie is the talk of the town when he receives a visit from the police. Dot is in her element fuelling the gossip among …

E92
603
30 min 1990

Eddie is determined to protect an old friend, but risks losing the Vic. Grant gets ready to share Sharon's flat, and dec…

E93
604
30 min 1990

Mo's illness means that Frank and his sister Joan must try to get along with each other. And what is the result of Ian's…

E94
605
30 min 1990

Phil persuades Arthur to try new business methods. Pauline is sceptical of the results of baby Steven's blood test. Fran…

E95
606
30 min 1990

Mo wants Frank to put her out of her misery. His family worries that that's exactly where he's heading.

E96
607
30 min 1990

Time is running out for the thief in the Vic, and the finger of suspicion is already pointing at Clyde. Frank must prepa…

E97
608
30 min 1990

Eddie lays a trap and catches the thief at the Vic. But can he be sure he is firing the right person?

E98
609
30 min 1990

Wicksy is determined not to let his recent setback last long, Pete has decided to befriend Jason, despite warnings, and …

E99
610
30 min 1990

Wicksy's search for work comes to nothing, and now he has only one offer on the table - Ian's. Cindy is even more determ…

E100
611
30 min 1990

Diane returns to old haunts, searching for her friend. She must find her before it's too late.

E101
612
30 min 1990

Phil is determined that Sharon shouldn't spend Christmas with him and Grant in Scotland.

E102
613
30 min 1990

Frank and Pete make a desperate bid to restore harmony before Christmas, but Ian and Wicksy seem determined to battle it…

E103
614
30 min 1990

A special Christmas delivery holds a surprise for Diane. Ian is determined to drive Wicksy away - dead or alive.

E104
615
30 min 1990

Diane shares a secret with Mark and once again he finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

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