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EastEnders: Series 1

91 episodes Premiered Feb 19, 1985 Updated Jul 18, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

1

Feb 19, 1985 · 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

S1·E2

2

Feb 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.

S1·E3

3

Feb 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.

S1·E4

4

Feb 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 Lof

S1·E5

5

Mar 5, 1985 · 30 min

Lou is made an offer she finds easy to refuse and there is a new arrival in the Square.

S1·E6

6

Mar 7, 1985 · 30 min

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

S1·E7

7

Mar 12, 1985 · 30 min

After Ali apologizes to Dan, Ali is allowed again to enter the 'Vic'.

S1·E8

8

Mar 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.

S1·E9

9

Mar 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.

S1·E10

10

Mar 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.

S1·E11

11

Mar 26, 1985 · 30 min

Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.

S1·E12

12

Mar 28, 1985 · 30 min

Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.

S1·E13

13

Apr 2, 1985 · 30 min

Ethel babysits for Mary with frightening results.

S1·E14

14

Apr 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 wi

S1·E15

15

Apr 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

S1·E16

16

Apr 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 Legg tries to

S1·E17

17

Apr 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 s

S1·E18

18

Apr 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

S1·E19

19

Apr 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

S1·E20

20

Apr 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 cal

S1·E21

21

Apr 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 caus

S1·E22

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. Lofty spend

S1·E23

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 reve

S1·E24

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

S1·E25

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

S1·E26

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

S1·E27

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

S1·E28

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 lo

S1·E29

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

S1·E30

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 point t

S1·E31

31

Jun 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 fou

S1·E32

32

Jun 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.

S1·E33

33

Jun 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 o

S1·E34

34

Jun 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 an

S1·E35

35

Jun 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 f

S1·E36

36

Jun 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 question

S1·E37

37

Jun 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 Michell

S1·E38

38

Jun 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 fi

S1·E39

39

Jul 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 doe

S1·E40

40

Jul 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.

S1·E41

41

Jul 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 L

S1·E42

42

Jul 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

S1·E43

43

Jul 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

S1·E44

44

Jul 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

S1·E45

45

Jul 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

S1·E46

46

Jul 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

S1·E47

47

Jul 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 fo

S1·E48

48

Aug 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

S1·E49

49

Aug 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 confront

S1·E50

50

Aug 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 fun

S1·E51

51

Aug 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

S1·E52

52

Aug 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 announce

S1·E53

53

Aug 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

S1·E54

54

Aug 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

S1·E55

55

Aug 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 H

S1·E56

56

Aug 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

S1·E57

57

Sep 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 w

S1·E58

58

Sep 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 busi

S1·E59

59

Sep 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 pilferin

S1·E60

60

Sep 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 con

S1·E61

61

Sep 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 t

S1·E62

62

Sep 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 pu

S1·E63

63

Sep 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 adam

S1·E64

64

Sep 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 o

S1·E65

65

Oct 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 Deb and An

S1·E66

66

Oct 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

S1·E67

67

Oct 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.

S1·E68

68

Oct 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

S1·E69

69

Oct 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 unwe

S1·E70

70

Oct 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

S1·E71

71

Oct 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 agr

S1·E72

72

Oct 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

S1·E73

73

Oct 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 s

S1·E74

74

Oct 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

S1·E75

75

Nov 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.

S1·E76

76

Nov 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 attend

S1·E77

77

Nov 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 t

S1·E78

78

Nov 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 abou

S1·E79

79

Nov 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

S1·E80

80

Nov 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 on

S1·E81

81

Nov 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

S1·E82

82

Nov 28, 1985 · 30 min

Lou is as difficult as ever. Deb and Andy continue bickering about money. Nick is given his marching orders.

S1·E83

83

Dec 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 t

S1·E84

84

Dec 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

S1·E85

85

Dec 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.

S1·E86

86

Dec 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

S1·E87

87

Dec 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

S1·E88

88

Dec 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

S1·E89

89

Dec 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. De

S1·E90

90

Dec 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 o

S1·E91

91

Dec 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 mise