EastEnders

Overview

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.

Episodes

1

S01E01 1

February 19, 1985 3.4 30 min
The whereabouts of a missing elderly resident of Albert Square is revealed. Arthur and Pauline have a secret that they won’t be able to keep for long. There is trouble in the Queen Victoria pub.
2

S01E02 2

February 21, 1985 30 min
It's Den and Angie's wedding anniversary. Pauline and Arthur's secret is a secret no more. After Reg's death, the police starts investigating it as a murder.
3

S01E03 3

February 26, 1985 30 min
The police conducts interviews about Reg's murder. Dan has to admit that he was with his mistress at the time of the murder. Ali and Lou are both lucky at games of chance.
4

S01E04 4

February 28, 1985 30 min
Sue tries to get Tony to participate in a money making scheme. Mark is broke and tries to steal from Dr. Legg. After Lofty and Angie kiss in public, Dan is pissed and threatens Lofty.
5

S01E05 5

March 5, 1985 30 min
Lou is made an offer she finds easy to refuse and there is a new arrival in the Square.
6

S01E06 6

March 7, 1985 30 min
Detective Sergeant Rich questions Mark about a German badge that he sold to Lofty, which belonged to Reg Cox.

S01E07 7

March 12, 1985 30 min
After Ali apologizes to Dan, Ali is allowed again to enter the 'Vic'.

S01E08 8

March 14, 1985 30 min
Pete helps Den to get a night off from Angie, so that Den can use this excuse to see his mistress.

S01E09 9

March 19, 1985 30 min
After Nick sells some stolen goods to Kevin, Det. Sgt. Rich finds out about it. Angie finds out that the story about the Bentley Den used to get the night off is not true.

S01E10 10

March 21, 1985 30 min
Saeed's shop has been broken into, but he refuses to let the police handle it. Ali get's mugged and beaten up.

S01E11 11

March 26, 1985 30 min
Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.

S01E12 12

March 28, 1985 30 min
Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.

S01E13 13

April 2, 1985 30 min
Ethel babysits for Mary with frightening results.

S01E14 14

April 4, 1985 30 min
Mary is in a panic and everyone joins the search. Den cements plans for his holiday and competition between Michelle and Sharon for Kelvin's affections heats up. Pete is unhappy with Ian’s career plans.

S01E15 15

April 9, 1985 30 min
Mary is unwell and people are starting to notice. Ange and Den are worried about the Vic's bottom line, but they can't agree on how to boost business. Ange eventually sends Den off to check...

S01E16 16

April 11, 1985 30 min
Nick is on the news. Lou has come around to the idea of a holiday and Den is determined to get away to Spain for a week. Naima and Saeed are getting along better. Dr...

S01E17 17

April 16, 1985 30 min
Ali gets a happy surprise. Dr Legg counsels Lofty to be a better neighbour and voices concerns about the future of Albert Square. Lou's talk with Pete and Kath doesn't go the way she expected....

S01E18 18

April 18, 1985 30 min
Lou is up to her old tricks, but Pete and Kath turn the tables. Lofty spends more time with Mary and Annie. Debbie and Andy start planning a campaign. Pauline and Arthur celebrate having time...

S01E19 19

April 23, 1985 30 min
The kids all head back to school, some less willing than others, but Mark is still nowhere to be found. Lofty's latest purchase causes a few giggles and Ethel's first go at cooking for the...

S01E20 20

April 25, 1985 30 min
Den gets caught out and Angie organises an evening out. Mary is getting desperate for money and Den tells Angie he has to spend another week in Spain. The identity of the prank caller to...

S01E21 21

April 30, 1985 30 min
Ali is told who's been calling the cafe - but he daren't tell Sue who it is. Lou and Michelle return. Mary gets some work and it's Angie's turn to get caught out. Ethel's pies...

S01E22 22

May 2, 1985 30 min
Angie decides to ban Ethel from cooking at the Vic and wants Ian to do it. Deb is in anxiety about what to serve Sayeed and Naima at the dinner she has invited them to....

S01E23 23

May 7, 1985 30 min
Lou is unwell but keeping Arthur on his toes. Den arrives back at the Vic, but doesn’t get the welcome he was expecting. Michelle gets a taste of her own medicine and a lie is...

S01E24 24

May 9, 1985 30 min
Kath celebrates her birthday. The stranger looking for Mary is still hanging around. Ian’s cooking is well appreciated. Michelle has started work. Lou starts doing her own research into what is wrong with her –...

S01E25 25

May 14, 1985 30 min
Den smells a rat. The identity of the stranger is revealed. Michelle is furious at Ian and Kelvin over the ‘Chaz’ incident, but Kelvin’s explanation placates her. Everyone finally takes Lou serious about being ill....

S01E26 26

May 16, 1985 30 min
Lou has shingles. Mary apologises to a relieved Lofty. Tony comes to Debbie’s rescue in the kitchen. Angie and Den come to an agreement, for Sharon’s sake – but will they honour it? Dinner at...

S01E27 27

May 21, 1985 30 min
Naima has her first driving lesson with disastrous results. Tony is upset after a visit from Angie and Den and Angie promise Sharon things are going to change. Sharon’s nose is out of joint over...

S01E28 28

May 23, 1985 30 min
Lou wakes up screaming from a nightmare. Den is disappointed with himself. Dr Legg shares some deep concerns about Pauline with Arthur. Ian’s term as the Queen Vic’s latest chef looks to be coming to...

S01E29 29

May 28, 1985 30 min
Michelle and Kelvin plan a night out in the West End, but one aspect of their plan has Andy in a tizz. Lou is still laid up. Saeed and Naima’s pledge to discuss everything together...

S01E30 30

May 30, 1985 30 min
Sharon is in Michelle’s bad books. Nothing is going right for Andy and Kelvin may have pushed his luck too far with Tony. Ali goes to see Den about a car but Debbie makes a...

S01E31 31

June 4, 1985 30 min
An ambulance takes Pauline to the hospital. Ali and Sue try to get money for the car Naima crashed not only from her, but also from Saeed, Den and Angie! Andy's stolen bike is found...

S01E32 32

June 6, 1985 30 min
Lou moves in with Pete and Kathy. A group of teenagers beat up Ian. Arthur doesn't like Michelle to go out with Kevin.

S01E33 33

June 11, 1985 30 min
Lofty helps Ali and Sue fixing their car, but gets hurt in the process. Ali wins some money and uses it for gambling. Ian wants to learn some boxing after the beating he took the...

S01E34 34

June 13, 1985 30 min
Ali is bringing Sue flowers after he won some money without her knowing about his gambling. Sharon talks to her mother about going on the pill. Angie discusses this with Pauline and Dr. Legg. Ali...

S01E35 35

June 18, 1985 30 min
Ali wins the game! Mustapha, the fourth player besides Ali, Den and Mehmet, rushes Ali with a knife but is stopped by Den and Mehmet. Ali decides to buy a new car and some gifts...

S01E36 36

June 20, 1985 30 min
When Sue and Ali wake up this morning they find baby Hassan dead in his bed! Dr. Legg can't do anything for Hassan anymore. Sue is in shock and Ali breaks down. The police questions...

S01E37 37

June 25, 1985 30 min
After Hassan's death, Sue stays at Deb's. Ali arranges the funeral and tells Dr. Legg that Sue, as a woman, is not permitted in the mosque. Lofty, with the help of Ian and Michelle, opens...

S01E38 38

June 27, 1985 30 min
Saeed and Naima both make lists, what they are missing in their marriage. Sharon steals a bottle of Gin, and after emptying the whole bottle falls down the stairs. Ali and Sue finally start talking...

S01E39 39

July 2, 1985 30 min
Sue goes back home with Ali, and Pete and Kathy want Lou to do the same. Lofty continues running the cafe with some help from Michelle. Mary arrives back in Albert Square, but doesn’t stay...

S01E40 40

July 4, 1985 30 min
Sue and Ali cope as best they can. Pauline misses working. Andy keeps up with his training and Michelle gives Lofty his “new look”. Mary unwittingly does a favour for Saeed.

S01E41 41

July 9, 1985 30 min
Andy and Debbie find a new way to advertise the “Save Our Square” campaign. Sue decides to go back to work and Lou settles in at Kath and Pete’s. There is more speculation about Lofty...

S01E42 42

July 11, 1985 30 min
The funeral goes ahead with everyone but Sue paying their respects. Michelle is on a money drive. Den’s not sure he likes Angie’s new life choice and Arthur gets on his high horse with Michelle....

S01E43 43

July 16, 1985 30 min
Kathy’s fed up and so is Saeed, leading to a whole new “cockney experience” for Saeed. Sue is still in a daze. Ethel has an admirer and Arthur takes to the launderette like a fish...

S01E44 44

July 18, 1985 30 min
Saeed comes home and this time it is Naima’s turn to take off. Den is surprised to learn what Michelle wants the money for and although she is exhausted, Michelle is still looking for more...

S01E45 45

July 23, 1985 30 min
Saeed follows Naima’s lead and makes a change to his look. Ali and Sue’s relationship is very strained. Michelle is plagued by the green-eyed monster and Saeed is touched by it as well. Ethel gets...

S01E46 46

July 25, 1985 30 min
Michelle won’t let Arthur forget his broken promise. News about Nick Cotton worries Ethel, but Dot is in complete denial. Ian has a windfall, much to Michelle’s chagrin. Saeed and Naima are distracted by other...

S01E47 47

July 30, 1985 30 min
Michelle is still feeling hard done by, but things start to look up. Saeed gets a taste of politics. Mary is not coping. Den gives some good advice to Michelle, that he doesn’t follow himself....

S01E48 48

August 1, 1985 30 min
Everyone is excited about the latest arrival at Walford. Sue keeps trying to pretend everything is OK. Naima tells Deb about the note. Only Dot is pleased about the latest news in the Gazette. Den...

S01E49 49

August 6, 1985 30 min
Sue is doing a lot better, but Mary is having real trouble coping. There are celebrations when Pauline comes home. Angie is finding life on the wagon tough. Naima finally confronts Saeed about the note...

S01E50 50

August 8, 1985 30 min
Lou is happily giving advice when it is not wanted and Michelle gets some disappointing news. Angie and Den are still at each other but Ali and Sue are going much better. The fund-raiser goes...

S01E51 51

August 13, 1985 30 min
Sharon tries to fill Angie’s shoes while she is away. Ethel tries her hand at match making, and Lou trusts someone she shouldn’t have. Mary tells Pauline some things she has been trying to hide.

S01E52 52

August 15, 1985 30 min
Deb and Andy are still recovering from the shock of being victims. Mary has to face the music, but has support from Pauline and Arthur. Deb gets her exam results, and Dot announces the return...

S01E53 53

August 20, 1985 30 min
Nick is hanging around annoying everyone else while Detective Sergeant Quick hangs around watching him. Kelvin gets his school results. Den takes a stand that infuriates Dot - who is upset generally at the attitudes...

S01E54 54

August 22, 1985 30 min
Michelle is depressed. Kelvin, Lofty and Ian have more problems with their knitting business. Sharon continues to sexually harass (and terrify) Lofty. DS Quick upsets Dot when he pays her another visit. Angie overhears Den...

S01E55 55

August 27, 1985 30 min
Arthur starts his new job. Tony gets some good news. Andy has an unusual request for Debbie. Nick is really starting to feel the pressure, but very few are sympathetic. Tony and Hannah argue as...

S01E56 56

August 29, 1985 30 min
Angie worries about her image. Tony helps Arthur without realising it, and Dot may have the key to fulfilling Arthur’s allotment dream. A visit from the council upsets Lou, while Deb is charmed by Andy’s...

S01E57 57

September 3, 1985 30 min
Angie and Den are right back to normal – at each other’s throats, playing games and terrifying Lofty. Michelle is still moping around but is yet to find someone to talk to about what her...

S01E58 58

September 5, 1985 30 min
Angie is having real difficulties coming to terms with the truth about her marriage, but Den seems to be enjoying watching her misery. Arthur gives Kelvin, Ian and Lofty some business advice and the author...

S01E59 59

September 10, 1985 30 min
Sue and Ali are back from their holiday. Tony has security concerns. Arthur is still busy selling spinach and lottery tickets, but Pete and Kath give him a hard time about pilfering from work. Lofty...

S01E60 60

September 12, 1985 30 min
Nick tries to mend bridges with Ethel. Dr Legg gets a visit from both Nick and Ali with problems they find hard to talk about, but he has some good news for the Fowler’s. Tony...

S01E61 61

September 17, 1985 30 min
Dr Legg is upset by all the litter in Albert Square. Lou is supportive of Michelle. At The Vic, Den tries to make things up with Sharon. Meanwhile, Sharon is shocked to find out the...

S01E62 62

September 19, 1985 30 min
At The Vic, Den tries to get things back to normal, but Ethel still manages to surprise him. Lou convinces Michelle to tell Pauline her news. DS Quick is back on the scene, and puts...

S01E63 63

September 24, 1985 30 min
Andy is grieving and finds a couple of very cute things to distract him. Angie defies Den’s wishes with regards to Nick. Pauline tells Arthur Michelle’s news, but Michelle is adamant about not revealing who...

S01E64 64

September 26, 1985 30 min
The christening of ‘the baby’ has to be postponed due to illness. The counterfeit note finds its way back into circulation. Michelle is not at all happy about all the discussion of her situation in...

S01E65 65

October 1, 1985 30 min
Deb and Andy plan a trip. Kelvin dobs Tony in for a community project. Ali is up to old tricks. Ethel tries to do Dot and Pauline a favour. Angie and Den have dinner at...

S01E66 66

October 3, 1985 30 min
Michelle makes plans to meet with the father of her baby, but who is it? Deb decides not to go away with Andy. Ethel continues to have problems at the launderette. The father of Michelle’s...

S01E67 67

October 8, 1985 30 min
Nick’s up to something, but what? Michelle informs others of her decision about her pregnancy, but not everyone is supportive of it. A new face arrives in Walford.

S01E68 68

October 10, 1985 30 min
Not everyone is happy about Simon moving to Walford. Sue has had a dream that upsets her. Michelle opens up to her gran. Arthur is feeling his age. At the Vic, Angie continues to organise...

S01E69 69

October 15, 1985 30 min
Ian is put out of his own bed, but doesn’t mind as much as he makes out. Pauline gets a message for Saeed, who also receives a letter from his father. Kathy is distracted and...

S01E70 70

October 17, 1985 30 min
Dr Leggett organises to have the locks changed. Kathy and Simon have a talk about his living arrangements. Mary seems to have made a new friend in Sheena. Michelle begins telling everyone about the baby....

S01E71 71

October 22, 1985 30 min
Arthur takes the lead on the firework committee. Sheena tries to talk to Mary into doing what she does for a living. Sue finds out some home truths. Nick and Kathy come to an agreement.

S01E72 72

October 24, 1985 30 min
Angie plans a surprise for Den, but Den’s mind is on someone else. Sheena pushes Mary to start work. Debbie is still keen on Saeed’s shop, but Saeed seems to have other interests – until...

S01E73 73

October 29, 1985 30 min
Ethel arrives at 11am, 2 hours early for the Christening, because she wrote down 2 one's instead of 1 one. Ali is dancing & flirting with Deb, when Andy cuts in, and Sue, who has...

S01E74 74

October 31, 1985 30 min
It’s Halloween. Sharon’s attempts at playing practical jokes keep missing the mark. Simon starts work. Dot asks Tony for help. Deb stustuns Andy with some news, but is more shocked by his reaction.

S01E75 75

November 5, 1985 30 min
Dot’s nose is still out of joint about not being invited to Martin’s christening. Angie prepares for the first ‘ladies only’ night at The Vic. Nick’s generosity raises suspicions. Something Dot finds gets Pete concerned....

S01E76 76

November 7, 1985 30 min
Nick ups the ante with Kathy. Arthur feels compelled to ask Lofty an awkward question. Pete gets more suspicious about what is going on with Kathy. The ladies night is well attended and the final...

S01E77 77

November 12, 1985 30 min
Sheena thinks Mary needs a new look. Hannah and Tony have a talk about their future. Andy comes home. Mary is desperate for a babysitter, so that she can start work. Saeed comes to a...

S01E78 78

November 14, 1985 30 min
Arthur is determined to keep Pete away from Nick. Mary has her first day of work. Cassie spends some time with Tony. Pete makes amends, and Andy comes home. A meeting is held about Nick....

S01E79 79

November 19, 1985 30 min
Ian prepares for the big fight, and gets some extra training from Simon. Mary is starting to feel uncomfortable about Annie’s babysitter. Arthur tries his hand at playing private detective. Nick pushes his luck with...

S01E80 80

November 21, 1985 30 min
Debbie thinks she knows who her obscene caller is. The plan to catch Nick out is put into action. Ian has his big fight, but does he stand a chance? Andy keeps up the pressure...

S01E81 81

November 26, 1985 30 min
Pete has had enough of Nick and decides to teach him a lesson. In spite of Dr Legg’s concerns, Lou refuses to go to hospital for tests. Sheena shows her true colours. Deb is left...

S01E82 82

November 28, 1985 30 min
Lou is as difficult as ever. Deb and Andy continue bickering about money. Nick is given his marching orders.

S01E83 83

December 3, 1985 30 min
Pauline worries about Lou and calls a family meeting. Dot is livid about Nick’s departure, but Pete and Kathy plan a celebration. At the Vic Dan is suspicious of everyone over a theft and Saeed...

S01E84 84

December 5, 1985 30 min
Pauline prepares for an important visitor. Deb and Andy’s relationship continues to deteriorate. The Vic’s ladies darts team heads off to compete, much to Dan’s chagrin. Annoyance turns to fury though, when Angie goes AWOL.

S01E85 85

December 10, 1985 30 min
A former resident returns to Walford and solves a mystery for Deb. Angie and the car are worse for wear in the morning. Dot is feeling abandoned. Annie gets some new clothes.

S01E86 86

December 12, 1985 30 min
Preparations for Lou’s return continue, and provide some entertainment. More money seems to have gone missing at the Vic. More of Saeed’s activities are revealed. Ethel gets into the Christmas spirit.

S01E87 87

December 17, 1985 30 min
Lou arrives home - but how will she take the changes? Ali and Sue’s homeownership plans fall short. Andy surprises Deb and gets more than he bargained for. Lofty and Kelvin come up with a...

S01E88 88

December 19, 1985 30 min
Dot is on the warpath and Angie is jumpy. Andy seeks a special Christmas bonus. Lou finally settles in to her new room. A depressed Saeed begs for Pauline’s help. A cheerful Tony extends the...

S01E89 89

December 24, 1985 30 min
Naima agrees to meet with Saeed. Lou is still having difficulty adjusting to her limitations. Dot seems to be feeling better and everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit. Deb loves her Christmas present from...

S01E90 90

December 26, 1985 30 min
It is Boxing Day and there are more than a few sore heads. At the Vic, the missing money turns up. Naima and Saeed finally talk things out. Lou’s decorative outhouse is the talk of...

S01E91 91

December 31, 1985 30 min
Michelle, Pauline and Arthur have separated and are scouring the streets of Southend showing pictures of Mark to everyone they see. It is a cold damp day and they are looking miserable and discouraged but...

Cast

Louisa Lytton
Louisa Lytton
Ruby Allen
Scott Maslen
Scott Maslen
Jack Branning
Laila Morse
Laila Morse
Mo Harris
Perry Fenwick
Perry Fenwick
Billy Mitchell
Jessie Wallace
Jessie Wallace
Kat Slater
Emma Barton
Emma Barton
Honey Mitchell
Jamie Borthwick
Jamie Borthwick
Jay Brown
Natalie Cassidy
Natalie Cassidy
Sonia Fowler
Jacqueline Jossa
Jacqueline Jossa
Lauren Branning
Tameka Empson
Tameka Empson
Kim Fox
Thomas Law
Thomas Law
Peter Beale
Paul Bradley
Paul Bradley
Nigel Bates

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