EastEnders Season 23
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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EastEnders Season 23 Full Episode Guide
Kevin tries to rid the Square of evidence, but has he been overheard? In the Vic, Tanya flaunts her New Year plans in Max's face. Heather thinks she's on to Vinnie's secret.
Kevin attempts to do the right thing. Bradley seeks revenge on Stacey. Max is devastated when Tanya makes their separation more permanent.
While Denise is making house, at Number 55 the net could be closing in on Kevin. Abi takes matters into her own hands. Steven convinces Stacey to face the world.
Tanya reels at Max's betrayal. Stacey battles to persuade Bradley that it's him she loves.
A shocking revelation blows the Branning family apart - all because of Bradley and Stacey’s Wedding DVD.
As the Brannings sit down to enjoy their first family Christmas dinner, the Beales and the Mitchells are visited by unexpected guests.
Bradley and Stacey look forward to their first Christmas together. Lauren struggles with the burden of Max's affair.
Lauren is furious after her discovery. Peggy comes to Billy and Honey's rescue. Jack returns with some interesting news for Phil.
Lauren makes a shocking discovery that could blow her life apart. Stacey worries for Steven as he sinks into depression. Billy and Honey are dealt a nasty blow.
Honey refuses to believe Billy is the thief. Stacey worries about Sean's motives. Steven finally discovers the extent of the damage he has caused Jane.
Peggy is shocked by Billy's actions. Steven's determination to make amends leaves Jane uneasy. Sean's return to the square makes Max and Stacey feel awkward.
As the Brannings welcome their new arrival, Ronnie is thrown by Jack's decision. Peggy makes a shocking discovery at Billy and Honey's. Darren lends Libby a shoulder to cry on.
Phil and Max join forces to see off Jack for good. Events take an unexpected turn for Tanya. Billy takes desperate action to help his family, but might live to regret it.
Phil is thrown when his plan to deal with Jack suffers an unexpected setback. Billy pays a visit to the council with disastrous consequences. Stacey is angered by Steven's lies.
As an excited Honey prepares for Christmas, Billy is unable to tell her the truth. Ronnie becomes increasingly suspicious about Jack's secret life. Stacey gets cold feet about her friendship with Steven.
Stacey fights to save Steven's life. Phil and Jack battle to be top dog of Walford.
Lucy invites Steven to her birthday party with disastrous results. Steven hits rock bottom, but his actions could lead to devastation.
Roxy is devastated by Ronnie's betrayal. It could be the end of the Mitchell sisters. Phil is furious when he learns of Peggy's near bankruptcy. Dawn sets her sights on Jase, but someone else may have got there first.
The Mitchells are shocked at Jack's revelation. Steven has a day from hell. Lonely Dot receives some much needed care from an unlikely friend.
The opening night of the club proves stressful for Ronnie. Dot is forced into making a dramatic decision. Pressure builds for Kevin as Denise reveals big plans for her family.
Ronnie wants everything to be perfect for the opening night of the club, but a surprise guest ruins her evening. Heather attempts to bring romance into Shirley's life, and Kevin lies to Darren.
Kevin and Darren go to desperate lengths to cover their tracks. Ronnie is unaware that someone is creating problems for her. Billy gets some unwelcome news from Ian.
Kevin makes a promise to Deano, but will he live to regret it? Ronnie and Roxy start to recruit staff for the club and Ian takes pleasure in revealing Steven's secret.
Ian considers going to the police, believing he could have uncovered the truth. Bradley tries to assert his authority. Kevin receives some bad news.
Bradley has a surprise for Stacey. Darren uncovers the truth and takes matters into his own hands. Billy has a mystery woman.
Phil lends Kevin a helping hand, but is all as it seems? Meanwhile, a new arrival at the Beales' throws things into chaos. Will dreams come true for Minty and Hazel?
Bradley and Stacey return from their honeymoon, but bad news could be on the horizon. As Pat offers her grandson a haven, Ian is adamant Steven does not belong in Albert Square. Meanwhile, Phil calls in a debt.
Jase seeks vengeance for Honey and her baby. Phil returns to a ransacked Vic.
An attack on the Vic leads to disastrous consequences for Jase, Honey and her unborn child.
Jase anticipates a bright new future, unaware of the danger that looms around the corner.
Steven returns to make amends with the Beales. Jase confronts Terry.
Jane confronts Ian about his behaviour. Pat decides she must take responsibility for Steven. Sean finds that he can no longer tolerate his Mum. Jack makes Ronnie an offer she can't refuse.
Jane is hurt when, on her return from hospital, Ian finds it hard to welcome her. Sean decides to help Jean. Ronnie's dreams of running a club are smashed.
Jase's past finally catches up with him. Charlie confronts Sean about Jean and finally gets through to him. Meanwhile, Dawn continues to pine for Jase's affection.
Ronnie risks Peggy's debt money in a game of poker with Jack. Sean struggles to contain his frustrations after the wedding. Shabnam deliberates her future career.
The congregation gathers in church for Bradley and Stacey's wedding, but where is Sean? Ronnie resolves to prove a point to Jack.
On the eve of her wedding, Stacey is forced to confront her feelings for Bradley. Meanwhile, the Masood household anxiously await Syed's arrival, but is Zainab setting herself for a fall? Sean makes a shocking discovery at Bradley's stag do.
The arrival of Max's charismatic younger brother, Jack, has unexpected consequences for Ronnie. Damian is rocked by a discovery about Roxy. Jase is torn between loyalties between his old gang and responsibilities for Jay.
Stacey and Max fear their affair has been discovered. Roxy plans to free Peggy from her financial worries. Heather throws herself into saving Minty and Hazel's wedding plans.
Tensions mount at Stacey and Bradley's pre-wedding lunch until Dot receives some shocking news. Roxy's ex-fiance Damian makes a surprise return. Jase is tempted to return to his violent past.
Peggy deals with the fallout from her botched insurance scam. Tanya is tempted by Sean. Heather renews her pursuit of the hapless Garry. Jase is dogged by his secret past.
Peggy hatches a desperate scheme to keep the bailiffs at bay. Stress mounts as Stacey and Bradley's wedding approaches. The Masoods struggle to decorate their new home. Jase battles to fit into Walford life.
Peggy's problems begin to close in on her. Minty is rushed to hospital and Bradley's wedding planner stirs up trouble.
Peggy ruins Ronnie and Roxy's plan. As the wedding day approaches Bradley begins to feel the strain. The Masood family move onto the Square.
Ian and Jane struggle to come to terms with devastating news. Ronnie and Roxy start making plans for the future and Kevin is irritated by a new arrival on the Square.
With his family in turmoil, Ian is left with an impossible decision.
Jane is frantic after discovering that Lucy is missing, while Steven reveals what happened to Ian. Lucy escapes as Steven's story unravels, but a struggle on her return ends with a gunshot.
With Shirley unable to work, Vinnie stands in and livens up the Vic. Kevin hosts a dinner for the Masoods which ends in disaster. In the middle of the night, Steven persuades Lucy that there's something she has to see.
Chelsea and Deano struggle to come to terms with their fate, as Denise crumbles under the pressure. Jane takes exception to Steven's attitude and throws him out, but a sympathetic Lucy can't believe how he has been treated.
With Deano still missing, there's tension and tears as the Wicks family prepares for court. A newcomer to the Square knocks Shirley off her feet, and she faces a race against time to reach the courtroom.
Sean suspects that Deano is with Carly, but can she fend him off? Jane starts to rely on Steven but doesn't realise that he's misread the signals. Patrick and Heather's first day at the Minute Mart doesn't start well.
Kevin, Denise and Shirley try to hide Deano's disappearance from Chelsea. The police question a jumpy Steven, and Jane finally gets a message from Ian. Yolande suspects that Patrick might be having an affair.
Kevin and Shirley force Deano to confront the truth, but at what cost? Jane gets a visit from the police, who have news about Ian. Steven's influence over Peter and Lucy grows. Roxy tries to make it up to Patrick, but his relationship with Yolande reaches rock bottom.
Max comes up against Stacey when he reconsiders being Bradley's best man. Jane worries that Steven's presence is preventing Lucy and Peter from dealing with Ian's disappearance. And with prison looming large for Chelsea and Deano, the Wicks family try to stay united.
Jane receives support from a stranger, but is he all he seems? Heather makes an important stand, and Jase comes under pressure to return Roxy's ring.
As Heather uncovers a terrible home truth, Jane faces up to the fact that Ian might be gone for good. Meanwhile, to Stacey's dismay, Bradley decides on his best man.
Speculation over Ian's disappearance spreads through the Square. Shirley is forced to consider desperate measures to pay the rent as Jean's involvement in the wedding continues to antagonise Stacey.
Jane fumes as Ian's disappearance is noted on the Square. Shirley encounters money troubles. Stacey dreads a visit from Jean.
Ian attempts to uncover the truth behind the messages. Kevin has some explaining to do, but will Denise listen? Jay tries to come to terms with his dad's secret.
A message from beyond the grave leaves Ian shocked. Kevin tries to help Deano, but will he go through with it? Jay learns the truth about his dad and is less than impressed.
Paranoia overcomes Ian as he writes a list of potential enemies, but is the culprit closer to home? Kevin plans to save Deano. Phil moves back to the Vic but is already picking fights. Jase gets the cold shoulder from Yolande.
As Ian starts to doubt his own sanity, something turns up which makes him sure someone is out to get him. Sean catches up with Deano and Kevin realises he needs to protect his son. Phil promises Peggy he's turned a corner with his drinking. Billy uncovers a secret from Jase's past.
Phil falls off the wagon and threatens Ben. Ian visits Gina thinking she's pretending to be Cindy. Jase tries to protect Jay from name-calling, but ends up threatening Max.
Chelsea's got hair trouble as Sean turns his attentions to Deano. Ben returns from Aunt Sal's, but can Phil stay sober? Jane worries for Ian's sanity as he continues to obsess about Cindy.
Ian and Jane are unsettled by recent events. Lucy claims to be in contact with Cindy. Phil wants to drink with Shirley, but will she be an easy listener? Jase enlists Libby to help Jay.
Who is sending flowers to Ian, and who is Lucy talking to on the internet? Denise uncovers Kevin's deception. Phil ignores Peggy's warning about his drinking. Sean returns to the Square intent on revenge. Jase tries to be a good father.
Deano and Chelsea are arrested. Carly plans to leave Walford. Will Lucy get out of the motel in one piece? Abi and Dot try to save Marge's babies.
Deano wants to withdraw his statement as the pressure from Lucy builds, but a big surprise in the Vic changes everything. Will Peggy be able to protect Ben from Phil's troubles now he's back?
Having asked Ronnie and Roxy to pack their bags, Peggy wonders if she'll ever find Phil. Lucy's plan to run away has ramifications for other people on the Square. Carly can't believe what Kevin has done. Mickey and Gus fall out over their dates.
Kevin wrestles with his conscience over whether to report Chelsea and Deano to the police. Ian loses his temper when he realises that Lucy's good behaviour is an act. Peggy finds it hard to cope without Phil. Will Dot get to grips with Bradley's computer?
Kevin makes an unwitting discovery as Peggy keeps the square in the dark about Phil's whereabouts. Ian has a drastic solution to rein in wayward Lucy. Garry resigns himself to his fate.
Chelsea and Deano have a shocking revelation that affects Sean's life behind bars. Peggy returns to a nasty surprise from Ronnie and Roxy, but where's Phil? Minty makes a grand gesture to Hazel.
Sean's desperation to clear his name has serious repercussions for Deano. Roxy's blast from the past makes things difficult for the sisters, so Ronnie calls Ian to the rescue.
Roxy has a shock when a familiar face returns. At the Fun Day there's a fight, a father and son race and some very suspicious fish.
Will Dawn accept Garry's proposal? Pat is offered help with her search. Shirley tries to lift Heather's spirits.
Pat disovers the truth about her sister. Garry turns to Minty for a shoulder to cry on, but will Minty reveal who his new girlfriend is?
Pat finds help from a stranger as she continues her search. Dawn meets a new man, but will Garry turn to Heather or Minty for comfort?
As Pat's past catches up with her, will she make it to Worthing, or will Shirley wreck her plans? Heather considers telling Garry how she feels about him, while the object of her affection encourages Dawn to bond with Summer.
Ian tries everything to protect Lucy from herself, but it looks like he could go too far when he loses faith in the police. Carly is crushed and Deano pledges to support his sister, but will he abandon Chelsea in the process?
Fearing what Ian will do when he gets his hands on Craig, Max joins the search for Lucy. A fragile Patrick is dragged to the Vic by Charlie, only to be confronted by more aggression.
Ian asks Craig to stick around for his party, unaware that he is seeing Lucy, but panic sets in when he discovers his daughter has gone home with his star employee. Patrick struggles with the idea of going back to Albert Square, and considers returning to Trinidad.
Yolande frets over Patrick's recovery. Sean's solicitor gives him new hope that he will be released, but Carly questions his innocence as the investigation into Patrick's attack takes a new turn.
Things look bad for Sean when he is questioned by the police, but Carly and Stacey are determined to prove his innocence. Patrick's recovery hangs in the balance.
The net closes in around Sean as the police search the Square. Patrick's surgeon has worrying news for Yolande.
Patrick is rushed to hospital following the attack. Deano and Chelsea tell the police they saw who did it, while Sean makes a confession to Carly.
Sean is pushed to the limit when he's caught driving Charlie's cab. Lucy continues her secret relationship with Craig under Ian's nose. Patrick is brutually attacked in the Minutemart.
Tanya gives her sister an ultimatum. Lucy heads for more trouble.
An unexpected visitor forces Tanya to confront her past. Jane faces a dilemma over Lucy's diary.
Tensions escalate between Ian and the Mitchell sisters. Tanya receives some bad news.
Left in charge of the Vic, Ronnie and Roxy make an enemy. Billy grows suspicious of Honey and Jay.
Peggy goes into fight mode, desperately trying to get her family back on track. Roxy and Ronnie are left to pick up the pieces in the Vic.
Phil is inconsolable over Ben, which sends Peggy into deep concern. Are they going to be able to cope? A hyperactive Bobby gives the Beales the run-around.
The wedding guests are left reeling at Phil's explosive revelation. Meanwhile Roxy and Ronnie arrive on the Square.
The Mitchells struggle to come to terms with Ben's abuse, while the guests are kept in the dark. Bert bids a final farewell to the Square.
Ben's revelations have dire consequences for Stella. Jase takes his first steps at parenting.
Phil and Stella's wedding day arrives, but will Ben have the confidence to speak out? Jay is shocked by the appearance of a face from his past. Denise is oblivious to Zainab's plans.
Ben and Abi attempt to run away, but how far will they get? Yolande's holiday mood evaporates after a nasty run-in with Jay. The identity of the Walford dognapper is revealed.
Ben finally tells Abi what Stella is doing to him. Gus returns to the news that Wellard is missing. A new arrival on the Square causes problems for Denise.
A confident Ben returns from football camp ready to stand up to Stella. Phil finally reaches a decision. Deano's attempt to stand up to Sean seriously backfires. Mickey is shocked to discover that Wellard has been kidnapped.
Stella is distressed and Peggy is on the war path after Phil stays out all night. Can Shirley urge Phil to make the right decision? Deano and Chelsea join forces to teach Sean a lesson. Li leaves Walford as Wellard goes missing.
Phil and Stella's stag and hen night celebrations lead to humiliation for one and prompt a revelation from the other, with Shirley lending a sympathetic ear. Max continues to try to drive a wedge between Stacey and Bradley.
Stacey fails to keep her engagement to Bradley a secret, and Max forces her to make a difficult decision. Phil begins to have doubts about marrying Stella.
Bradley is left reeling by Stacey's response, while Max is still worried by the threat she made to tell Tanya about their affair. With Tanya and the kids back on the Square, who will get the biggest shock?
Bradley's determined to do things properly with Stacey, but how will she answer when she realises Max is back on the Square? Jane opens up about the lie she's been living. Peggy attempts to expose Pat's illegal activities at the bookies.
Bradley hopes a fancy dinner will convince Stacey to move to Paris, even though she ends up cooking it herself. Ian is devastated when he makes a discovery about Jane. Peggy is shocked when she finds out what Pat has on offer after hours at the bookies.
Peggy hopes the reopening of the Vic goes well. Bradley contemplates bigger changes in life. Dawn struggles to balance life as a new mum. The pressure of missing Ben finally gets to Stella.
Phil has a tough decision to make after a meeting with Stella's parents exposes her lies. Things seem to be going smoothly for Bradley and Stacey, but not for long.
A humiliated Bradley decides to give up on Stacey, but is she regretting her decision? A surprise discovery makes Phil and Peggy wonder if Stella is hiding something. Li teaches Mickey a lesson.
Bradley tries to impress Stacey by taking to the karaoke at Shirley's raucous party. Lucy's school project shocks Ian. How low will Mickey go to make some cash?
May's attempt to kidnap baby Summer is thwarted, but she can't stay away for long. Missing Ben and bullied by Olive at her wedding dress fitting, Stella struggles to cope. Stacey blows out Bradley's dinner date.
May is desperate for a glimpse of the newest addition to the Square. Dawn adapts to motherhood. Pat gives Shirley a few home truths.
Dawn struggles to cope with the indignities of giving birth. Keith enjoys holding Rob hostage. Ben lives in fear of Stella's retaliation.
A shaken Dawn returns to the Square after escaping from May and Rob. Carly turns to Shirley to make sense of her future. Peggy kicks off a war with Yolande.
Dawn is shocked to discover that Rob and May are taking her hostage until the baby is born. An isolated Carly begins to realise just what she's lost. Stella engineers a surprise for Ben.
Stacey enjoys Bradley's help on the stall. Dawn and Rob celebrate their news in the Vic before making a big exit from the Square, but where's May?
Rob is left reeling from May's explosive admission and is propelled into action. Will Dawn say yes?
Things get steamy when Rob pays May a visit. Dot finally scatters Pauline's ashes.
Dot finds a new emotional crutch. Bradley tries to woo Stacey with chips and a movie.
Dot turns to Dr Legg for advice about whether or not to give up the baby.
Dot wrestles with her conscience as she's forced to decide what to do about George.
Sean peruses Carly, but has he met his match? Stacey makes an unwelcome discovery about Max's holiday. Dot is forced to answer awkward questions about George.
Carly tells Chelsea the truth about Sean, but will Chelsea believe her? Dot struggles to keep her mind off cigarettes and Darren looks for a way to stay in Walford.
Carly sets out to wreak revenge on Chelsea. Keith's announcement leaves Darren speechless. Dot says goodbye to a very old friend.
Darren tries to urge Keith into action, but it could be too late. A letter brings bad news for Carly. Bradley loses something precious. Chelsea sets up Carly, but has she put her in real danger? Dawn hopes her dreams are finally coming true and Bradley convinces Stacey to help him find the elusive Marge.
Denise finds Libby and Darren in a compromising situation. Sean returns, but will he be able to win back Chelsea? May's visitor strengthens her resolve.
Max tries to worm his way out of trouble after Stacey backs him into a corner, but he is left facing an impossible decision.
Stacey issues Max with an ultimatum after making an unwelcome discovery. May drives Naomi out of town. Darren unwittingly gets Libby in trouble with the law.
Phil's post-crash emotions reach the surface, leading to a shock announcement that leaves Stella feeling sidelined. May deviously turns the tables on Naomi.
The Beales and the Mitchells draw a line under their feud. Manipulative May takes advantage of Dawn's doubts over Rob when Naomi makes a startling discovery.
While Billy leaves the crash site to alert the emergency services, Phil must put old hostilities aside to salvage the situation. Peggy and the girls laugh at the boys' expense, unaware of the danger they are in. Bradley learns that Stacey's new relationship comes with complications.
Phil and Ian continue to argue as their camping trip is cut short, and things go from bad to worse as Phil loses control of the car. Yolande's disapproval of Libby's date turns to sympathy when she learns how badly it went wrong.
Yolande finds out about Libby's date and worries for her safety. Rob confronts May over her accusations. The Mitchells and the Beales agree to a truce, but is this really the end of the feud?
Libby gives Darren short shrift and gets carried away with online dating. May reveals her black eye to the world and blames Rob. The Beales and the Mitchells almost come to blows in the launderette.
Max bares his soul to Tanya in a bid to make her trust him. Stacey admits to Bradley that she's seeing an older man.
Max chooses to spend time with Stacey on his birthday, but Tanya makes a shock announcement. Rob makes a dramatic discovery.
May promises to leave Rob and Dawn alone, but is she telling the truth? The feud between the Beales and the Mitchells steps up a gear when Ian finds a brick wall in his back yard.
May goes too far with her vendetta against Dawn and Rob
It's May's birthday, but she struggles to cope. Max worries that Tanya is keeping secrets from him. Billy puts pressure on Honey.
Stacey decides to get to Max through Tanya. Honey pushes Dot to reveal the truth about George. Ian's plan to annoy Phil backfires.
Dot worries that her cover's blown when Honey sticks her nose in.
Bradley comes to a decision about his relationship with Preeti. Billy and Honey disagree over their unborn child. Ian tries to scupper Peggy's application for a late licence.
Denise is left reeling by Shirley's admission. Phil proposes to Stella.
With Pat and Shirley in confined to a police cell, Kevin and Denise's wedding day fails to go without a hitch.
Dot relishes her new role as a mother. Pat keeps a close eye on Shirley as Denise's hen night celebrations get underway.
Jim is unhappy about Dot's plans to introduce Tomas to the family.
Jim is unhappy about Dot's plans to introduce Tomas to the family.
Stella continues to torment Ben. Phil gets the wrong advice from Kevin and Max.
Garry and Hazel come to an understanding and Jay makes Bert see sense. Kevin and Denise make a decision about their wedding.
Garry is uneasy about the connection between Minty and Garry's mother. Jay gets anxious as Bert's condition worsens. Max has to act fast to avoid being caught out by Abi.
Dot and Jim are forced to deal with the consequences of Jim's decision. Minty is delighted to meet Garry's mother.
Jim makes his feelings very clear to Dot, who is struggling to do the right thing. Garry feels the pull of family ties.
Minty and Naomi try to work out what is wrong with Garry before he does something stupid. Dot is determined to keep Thomas safe.
Dot makes a surprising discovery whilst on a day trip with Jim. Back on the Square, Bradley bonds with Janet.
Ian asks Dot to look after Pauline's ashes, allowing her to finally come to terms with her emotions. Stella's manipulation of Ben increases further. May's revenge backfires.
Dot is pushed to breaking point by Yolande's presence at the launderette. Phil and Billy take great pleasure in making Ian's life as difficult as possible. Rob and Dawn realise that May means business.
Stella gets the proposal she wants, but will she get everything her way? As Rob and Dawn flaunt their new relationship, Jane suggests a way for May to get revenge. Dot finds comfort in an unlikely source.
Stella uses her power over Ben to get exactly what she wants. May's in denial as Rob finally leaves her for Dawn. Ian manages to persuade Jane to move their family into Pauline's old house.
Stella's manipulation of Ben increases. Rob realises his true feelings for Dawn. Max buys himself some time by sending Stacey on holiday.
Will Ben reveal the truth when Ian sees his bruises? A desperate Dawn resorts to drastic measures. Stacey is under pressure from her mother.
Stella encourages Ben to stand up to the bullies, but is it the right advice? Dawn won't let Rob go without a fight. Billy suffers another financial setback.
Rob is shocked by Dawn's savvy, but May won't accept there is a problem. Stella discovers that Ben is being bullied. Max takes a huge risk to be with Stacey.
Stacey and Tanya come to blows at Peggy's birthday party, forcing Max to take drastic steps. Billy worries that he won't be able to provide for his family. Phil is pushed too far by Ian.
Honey plucks up the courage to tell Billy her big news. Chelsea seizes an opportunity to cause trouble. Stacey makes a discovery. Peggy and Ian have a misunderstanding.
Honey finds out some shocking news. Tanya makes plans for her family's future and Dawn learns why everyone's being nice to her.
Stella's manipulation of Ben continues. Kevin makes a grand gesture in an attempt to win Denise back and Max keeps Stacey sweet with dreams of their future together.
Ben puts his trust in Stella but is this a mistake? Kevin realises how much he's hurt Denise and Stacey makes a fool of herself whilst trying to impress Max.
Kevin decides to stay in the Square and sets about winning his family back. Ben is worried when Stella finds out that he betrayed her trust and Kevin decides to take advantage of Dawn's pregnancy.
Fate sends Kevin back to the Square but will he be welcomed home?
Carly realises that Kevin isn't coming home. Rob and Dawn see their baby scan.
Dawn decides to confront May but is shocked by her reaction. Carly forces Deano to choose between Shirley and her and Mo gets a visit from Customs & Excise.
Are May and Rob ready for Dawn's resolute return to the Square? Shirley takes Deano on a night out that he will never forget, and Sean helps Chelsea deal with Tanya.
Max starts to believe there might be something between Sean and Tanya. Keith inspires Libby in a new business venture. Bert spends his first day at work.
Sean thinks he knows Max's secret and determines to tell Tanya. Ian goes upmarket and holds a dinner party for his birthday. Bert is worried about social services coming to visit.
Sean pursues Tanya and manages to get some time alone with her. Billy has money worries and Bert decides to get a job.
To take her mind off Max, Stacey hosts a party for Preeti. Bert has a day of being irresponsible. May wants to know why Dawn isn't coming back to Walford.
Stella and Ben spend the day together and come to an understanding. Bert discovers what is wrong with him. Max gives Stacey a choice.
Max thinks he's back in control, but Stacey has a confession to make. Pat helps out an ungrateful Bert, and Preeti's attempts to impress Mickey don't go according to plan.
Billy discovers some shocking news when he finally finds Honey.
Phil struggles to cope with the demands of Ben, work and Stella. Tanya accuses Max of having an affair and Denise makes a decision about her family's future.
Denise struggles to cope with news about Kevin. Tanya begins to get suspicious and Jay pushes Yolande too far.
Deano is forced to accept that Kevin might not be coming back. Tanya takes steps to fix her marriage and Darren has big plans for his business empire.
Who will be Bradley's Valentine? Phil decides to show Ben who's boss. Bert doesn't want to spend time with Jay.
Bradley is left confused after spending time with Stacey. May tries to regain control and Ben lets Phil know what he thinks of Stella.
May is forced to deal with the consequences of her actions. Phil and Stella decide to give their relationship another try. Mickey finally discovers Dawn's secret.
May reveals how far she is willing to go to get hold of Dawn's baby. Mickey is supicious of Darren and Libby's behaviour. Ben tries to keep Phil away from Stella.
Dawn and Rob continue their affair, but is it a secret from everyone? Bert's attempt to get rid of Jay doesn't go according to plan. Carly's behaviour prompts Deano to spend time with his mother.
Dawn decides that she's had enough of staying quiet about the baby. Bert's life is turned upside down by a surprise arrival on the Square, and the pressure of Kevin's disappearance finally gets to Carly.
Carly's guilt grows as the rest of the family try to make sense of Kevin's disappearance. Martin makes a major decision about his future. Dawn agrees to Rob's plan.
Kevin is pushed to breaking point by Carly. Rob has a proposal for Dawn about their future together. Martin struggles to say goodbye to the past.
Deano and Carly struggle to come to terms with Kevin's revelation. Ben finally manages to get rid of Stella, and Martin takes a final stand against his mother.
Carly will stop at nothing to uncover Kevin's secret while Martin is shocked at the reading of Pauline's will. Plus, Dawn and Rob play a dangerous game.
Dot hears more than she bargained for when Joe returns home unexpectedly and the Wicks' are struggling with Shirley's decision to stay in Walford.
A surprise return from Martin's past forces him to face some difficult truths about him and Sonia. Shirley finds a new home in Walford and Rob tries to convince Dawn he loves her.
Martin takes Ben hostage to get some answers from Phil about Sonia and Rebecca. Rob becomes increasingly suspicious by Dawn's strange behaviour while Carly finally loses it with Shirley.
An anguished Martin hunts for clues to Sonia's whereabouts, convinced that Phil knows more than he's admitting. The Wicks family prepare for Deano's return from hospital. A guilty Max tries to avoid Stacey.
Phil is shocked by an unexpected visitor on his birthday who is out for revenge. Shirley is devastated by Deano's accusations. Naomi has some good news for Garry and Minty.
The Wicks family anxiously wait for news as an unconscious Deano lies in hospital, but who called Shirley? A guilty Max does his best to avoid Stacey. Ben ruins Stella's birthday plans for Phil.
As the shocked residents take in the full horror of the accident, a desperate Denise tries to contact Kevin.
Deano struggles to hold it together as Chelsea discovers the truth about his visit to Shirley. Stella tries to probe a reticent Ben about Phil's friends. Max and Stacey enjoy a risky rendezvous in the Vic.
As the police search for Sonia, Phil offers to help her disappear for good, but can she leave Rebecca behind? Stacey is touched by Bradley's unexpected gesture on Jean's birthday.
Martin's suspicions are confirmed when the police arrive at the Brannings to arrest Sonia. Sean is determined to find out the identity of Stacey's mystery man. Dawn deceives Rob and May.
As the police wait for Pauline's post-mortem results the residents of the Square question Sonia's innocence. Stella feels excluded from the Mitchell family and Deano finally comes to a decision about Shirley.
Martin is furious when he discovers that Phil has hired Ritchie Scott to defend Sonia. Max is alarmed when Stacey leaves behind a memento in his bedroom. Denise tries to get through to Deano.
Sonia's world falls apart when Martin discovers the truth behind his mother's death on Christmas Day.
Sonia is horrified when Martin reveals he knows who is to blame for recent events. The police continue to pile the pressure on Dot.
Martin is left reeling by the allegations about Pauline, but who called the police? Kevin is devastated by Carly's accusations.
Kevin is rocked by the arrival of an unexpected guest who threatens the Wicks family's happiness.
Dot makes a shocking discovery about Sonia but will she tell Martin what she knows?