EastEnders: Series 12
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of EastEnders Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
1231
Jan 1, 1996 · 30 min
Pat struggles to patch things up with Roy, Phil sees a ghost from the past and endures a sleepless night. Meanwhile, Robbie tries his hand at a spot of fishing.
1232
Jan 2, 1996 · 30 min
Everyone is worried about the Butchers, but even Ricky is left in the dark. Alan gets a visit from April and Carol's secret is exposed.
1233
Jan 4, 1996 · 30 min
Alan surprises Carol with a suggestion about their future, while David mulls over his own past with Carol. Gita is shocked when Guppy turns up at her flat with Meena.
1234
Jan 8, 1996 · 30 min
It's Carol and Alan's anniversary, Pat and Roy return home, Ted plans an opening party for the new shop, Robbie steals the meat, Ian asks David to walk Cindy home, they go via the
1235
Jan 9, 1996 · 30 min
Ted spoils Sarah's plans for a night out at the Vic. Sanjay is glad to be back but some surprise guests soon wipe the smile off his face.
1236
Jan 11, 1996 · 30 min
Kathy has a culture clash at her first ante-natal class. Guppy has some explaining to do to Sanjay. David sails close to the wind at Ian and Cindy's dinner party. Sarah gives Tiffa
1237
Jan 15, 1996 · 30 min
Phil is on edge about Frank, Pat drinks to the future, and Gita plans a little surprise for Sanjay.
1238
Jan 16, 1996 · 30 min
Robbie makes a fresh start, Pat puts on a brave face, Ricky's on cloud nine - but it's gloves off for Sam and Bianca.
1239
Jan 18, 1996 · 30 min
Frank's presence causes discomfort in the Square. Peggy's doing a war dance, while Phil's put on the spot. Gita decides to take revenge.
1240
Jan 22, 1996 · 30 min
With Frank in the Vic, Pat's troubles move closer to home. Lydia has problems at work, and Robbie has a money making idea.
1241
Jan 23, 1996 · 30 min
Pat hides herself away and Roy can't seem to do anything right. Ricky gets a shock in the post and Robbie runs into trouble.
1242
Jan 25, 1996 · 30 min
Pauline takes on the council in a bid to help Arthur's case, and Roy takes up a fight of his own when he arranges to meet Frank. Sam gives Ricky an ultimatum, and Robbie and Tony g
1243
Jan 29, 1996 · 30 min
Pauline is uplifted by Willy's `plan of action' but Mark is unconvinced. Roy hatches a plan as Frank and David come to blows, while Lydia irritates Sanjay by being late again.
1244
Jan 30, 1996 · 30 min
Vince and Ollie create problems for Steve. David agrees to pay for Bianca's wedding, but the cost is high for Ricky. Meanwhile, David and Cindy's romantic evening is cut short by a
1245
Feb 1, 1996 · 30 min
Phil promises to help Steve, Kathy feels the strain, and Pauline is astounded by the lack of support for her cause. Ricky is forced to make a dramatic decision when David oversteps
1246
Feb 5, 1996 · 30 min
Frank's latest move creates more havoc for Pat and Roy. Robbie takes Carol shopping, and David has a bone to pick with Ricky.
1247
Feb 6, 1996 · 30 min
Robbie and Sarah's evening with the Jacksons doesn't go as Robbie planned. Lydia has a confession for Steve, and Ricky can't put a foot right with anyone except Sam.
1248
Feb 8, 1996 · 30 min
Pat lays down the law with Frank. Tiffany grows suspicious of Sam's plans for an evening out, and has a verbal tiff with Bianca. David has a bombshell for Carol. Ethel and Nellie d
1249
Feb 12, 1996 · 30 min
Steve is worried about Lydia's safety. David and Carol wonder what Ricky is playing at. Felix and Jules fight it out over a game of chess.
1250
Feb 13, 1996 · 30 min
Ricky feels the full force of Bianca's temper. Frank renews his attack on Pat and Roy. Sam can't understand why she's in everyone's bad books.
1251
Feb 15, 1996 · 30 min
Frank can't understand why business is so bad, but David seems unconcerned. Rumours are circulating about the new market inspector. Robbie has a bad experience at the hairdressers.
1252
Feb 19, 1996 · 30 min
Carol and Alan get a new lodger, Roy consoles Pat, and Frank finds he is being pushed to the limit. Michael Rose makes his presence felt on the market.
1253
Feb 20, 1996 · 30 min
Carol and Alan worry about Robbie after a mysterious phone call. Ricky gives Pat a piece of his mind, and Kathy gets more than she bargained for when she talks to Frank.
1254
Feb 22, 1996 · 30 min
Robbie and Tony have something to celebrate, while Tiffany cannot share Bianca's enthusiasm for work. Phil's worst fears are confirmed when he visits Frank.
1255
Feb 26, 1996 · 30 min
Phil turns to Pat in desperation. Pauline feels guilty over a telephone call. Blossom takes Tiffany to task.
1256
Feb 27, 1996 · 30 min
Frank's cracking up and Phil is driven close to the edge. There's bad news for Alan while Pat's visitor proves too much for her.
1257
Feb 29, 1996 · 30 min
Roy is faced with an uninvited guest at his party while Pat falls apart. Nigel gets a surprising offer.
1258
Mar 4, 1996 · 30 min
Roy wants Frank off the Square, but his plan doesn't go quite as he'd expected and sends Phil into a panic. Nigel has a date.
1259
Mar 5, 1996 · 30 min
Peggy's return to the Vic creates an upheaval for Frank and Ricky. Mark's efforts to celebrate Pauline's birthday are overshadowed by Willy.
1260
Mar 7, 1996 · 30 min
Someone is determined to give Frank a scare, but puts Phil's life in danger. Meanwhile, Frank has made an unexpected decision of his own.
1261
Mar 11, 1996 · 30 min
An explosive situation at the car lot puts lives in danger - but where is Frank?
1262
Mar 12, 1996 · 30 min
Mark is suspicious when birthday girl Pauline has a surprise visitor. David gets a gift from Roy and a grilling from the police. Pat receives a disturbing phone call and makes a ma
1263
Mar 14, 1996 · 30 min
Mark and Sanjay are concerned at the appearance of new faces on the market, while Ricky considers his future in Walford. Willy is left to ponder his next move after a trip out with
1264
Mar 18, 1996 · 30 min
Pauline is shocked when Mark questions her relationship with Willy, Nigel has another date with Louise, and David is full of surprises.
1265
Mar 19, 1996 · 30 min
Phil devises a plan to keep Peggy off Kathy's back, Pat shows David who's boss, Barry has a surprise for Roy, and Cindy's excited about her hot date.
1266
Mar 21, 1996 · 30 min
Everyone is invited to Peggy's birthday party. Kathy has another twinge. Pat is in a panic.
1267
Mar 25, 1996 · 30 min
Grant takes a shine to the baby, and as Mark pays a visit to the solicitor, Pauline is torn by conflicting duties. Someone is looking out for David.
1268
Mar 26, 1996 · 30 min
Sam sets the record straight and gives Peggy a shock. Mark finds himself under severe pressure. Cindy decides to make David act quickly when she learns of Ian's future plans.
1269
Mar 28, 1996 · 30 min
Nigel spots an intruder, Peggy plays Cupid, and there's sabotage on the market.
1270
Apr 1, 1996 · 30 min
David wakes up to a past that he thought he'd put behind him, Ricky is back with news about Frank, and the market traders face more foul play.
1271
Apr 2, 1996 · 30 min
David has trouble keeping his visitor a secret, Peggy's match-making attempts are rejected by Grant, and Carol and Pauline both receive surprise propositions.
1272
Apr 4, 1996 · 30 min
Roy has bad news for Barry, Gita settles some overdue business, and Ricky has plans for his future. Michael's attempts to help Alan and Carol go disastrously wrong.
1273
Apr 8, 1996 · 30 min
Kathy helps Pat reach a decision, Cindy tries to be enthusiastic about Ian's trip, Gita dashes Bianca's hopes of a lie-in - and there's a shock in store for the market traders.
1274
Apr 9, 1996 · 30 min
Pauline tells Mark the truth about her prison visits, Sarah brings bad news for Tiffany, and Bianca makes peace with Carol - but gets more than she bargained for when Ricky cooks t
1275
Apr 11, 1996 · 30 min
Tiffany does Tony a favour, Kathy has a special request for Pat, Bianca has a bright idea for Gita, and Mark gets a nasty shock when he visits Pauline.
1276
Apr 15, 1996 · 30 min
Arrangements for Ben's christening create problems for Kathy and Phil. Grant is not interested in the replies to the lonely hearts ad, but someone else is. Ian is looking forward t
1277
Apr 16, 1996 · 30 min
Sarah's shoplifting finally lands her in trouble, Tony and Dan decide to think big and get rich quickly, while Joe goes missing again. Lorraine has some bad news for David, Ricky i
1278
Apr 18, 1996 · 30 min
The police arrive at the Butchers' with news of Joe. David learns the truth about his daughter and worries about Joe's well-being. Bianca finally convinces Carol that she could be
1279
Apr 22, 1996 · 30 min
Carol isn't looking forward to April's hen night. David attempts to keep all the women in his life happy, and fails. Ian has big plans for his family's future.
1280
Apr 23, 1996 · 30 min
Nothing will stand in the way of Bianca and her plans for the fashion show. Pat and Roy are disturbed by a visit from the police.
1281
Apr 25, 1996 · 30 min
Carol is keen to talk to Alan, but he's not sure that there's anything to talk about. Pauline is off to Jersey. Bianca's hard work pays off.
1282
Apr 29, 1996 · 30 min
Blossom gives Alan some valuable advice, while Carol gets the bride ready for her big day. Pauline reveals a secret to Willy and Mark has an important meeting to attend.
1283
Apr 30, 1996 · 30 min
A surprise is in store for the Jacksons as Carol makes an important decision. Pauline gets a shock in Jersey with Willy, while Mark struggles to seek the truth and convince Arthur'
1284
May 2, 1996 · 30 min
David gets Alan out of a tight spot. Ruth gets a mysterious call from Pauline and Mark just wants to be alone.
1285
May 6, 1996 · 30 min
Pauline returns home reeling from the recent events, while Mark is convinced that he has the evidence he needs to prove Willy's guilt.
1286
May 7, 1996 · 30 min
Mark takes his evidence to the police, Ruth receives some bad news, and Carol and Alan celebrate their marriage with a party in the Vic.
1287
May 9, 1996 · 30 min
Willy comes to apologise to Pauline and ends up telling her more than he had planned.
1288
May 13, 1996 · 30 min
There is an emotional reunion at the Fowlers'. Kathy's change of heart surprises Phil. And Sanjay and Gita get some new competition on the market.
1289
May 14, 1996 · 30 min
Sanjay starts getting broody. Pat is unnerved by a visit from the police. Peggy's plans for a homecoming celebration fall flat when the guest of honour fails to show up.
1290
May 16, 1996 · 30 min
Phil's plans for a night out with Grant don't go as planned. Willy finally faces the music. Roy rushes to a family crisis. There's a shock in store for Pat.
1291
May 20, 1996 · 30 min
Baby Ben's godparents prepare for their great day in church while Arthur and Pauline opt for a cosy dinner at home. Cindy plans a secret assignation.
1292
May 21, 1996 · 30 min
Champagne flows at the Mitchell clan's christening party, but fate strikes a cruel blow at the height of the festivities. David and Cindy discover that they have differing views of
1293
May 23, 1996 · 30 min
The Fowler family is laid low while Robbie and Sarah go on an outing and Nigel comes up trumps.
1294
May 27, 1996 · 30 min
The Fowlers keep their secret, though Pauline's not convinced they should do. Bianca cuts a new deal, and Kathy plans her return to work.
1295
May 28, 1996 · 30 min
Unfamiliar customers at the Vic make Peggy and Pauline nervous for different reasons. Alan does good business at the night café, while Bianca discovers that all is not fair in love
1296
May 30, 1996 · 30 min
The Mitchells are on the warpath as Grant threatens Ruth, and Phil goes off to see his solicitor. Ian's empire expands, but David discovers that life may never be the same again.
1297
Jun 3, 1996 · 30 min
While Bianca isn't talking to David, Lorraine arrives to try and get through to Joe. Grant has some unwelcome words for Ruth.
1298
Jun 4, 1996 · 30 min
The tension between Ted and Sarah finally comes to a head, but Tony's got other things on his mind. There's a surprise visitor for Tiffany. Joe decides to take action to find out m
1299
Jun 6, 1996 · 30 min
It's Tony's birthday and there's a suprise in store for Ted at the party. Tiffany has some explaining to do and Mark wants some answers.
1300
Jun 10, 1996 · 30 min
Ted tries to understand Sarah's new-found religion. Ian is furious to find some uninvited guests in his new house. And Tiffany finds an unexpected shoulder to cry on.
1301
Jun 11, 1996 · 30 min
Cindy is forced to confide in Gita after being caught with David, romance blossoms for Tiffany and Tony, Felix finds a friend in Pauline, Grant wants to forget the previous night,
1302
Jun 13, 1996 · 30 min
Ted tries to give Phil some advice, causing trouble in both households. Ian has a double celebration. Pauline and Felix share tea and sympathy.
1303
Jun 17, 1996 · 30 min
Tony finds a solution to his accommodation problems. Phil has some bad news for Ricky. Cindy gets a shock when she hears Ian's plans for the future.
1304
Jun 18, 1996 · 30 min
Grant turns up the heat on Ruth, who has to give up looking after Ben. Kathy wises up to Phil's dabblings at the Arches. Joe prepares for a date with Sarah. Tony is alarmed at the
1305
Jun 20, 1996 · 30 min
The inhabitants of the Square gather for Arthur's funeral. Phil gets some marital advice from Grant. Kathy has a bone to pick with Cindy.
1306
Jun 24, 1996 · 30 min
Kathy gets a well deserved night out with Pat, while Phil goes out with the boys. David's quick thinking saves Joe's date with Sarah and Robbie's pizza deliveries attract unwanted
1307
Jun 25, 1996 · 30 min
A family crisis makes it a long night for the Mitchells. Ian's plans for patching things up with Cindy are not appreciated. And Tony has to deal with some new information about Sim
1308
Jun 27, 1996 · 30 min
Gita discovers that Sanjay has another scheme up his sleeve. The Cobra club stirs enthusiasm in Alan and anger in Peggy. Grant's revelation is not the last of Phil and Kathy's shoc
1309
Jul 1, 1996 · 30 min
While the family discusses his future, Joe tries to lie low. Peggy is filled with the campaigning spirit and Robbie is unusually helpful in the café.
1310
Jul 2, 1996 · 30 min
There's something in the post for Bianca and unexpected news reaches the Fowlers when Pauline returns from her trip to the USA. Ruth worries that Kathy and Phil behave awkwardly wh
1311
Jul 4, 1996 · 30 min
There are some big surprises for Peggy as she continues her campaign to clean up the Square. Nigel and Sanjay take a gamble on their new scheme to get rich, and Bianca's feeling ra
1312
Jul 8, 1996 · 30 min
Grant is in no mood to celebrate his birthday. Peggy has something on her mind concerning Mark. And Nigel and Sanjay are making plans for 70s night.
1313
Jul 9, 1996 · 30 min
While everyone is talking about Mark, he isn't saying a word. Ruth and Pauline confront Peggy but she doesn't give an inch. Bianca learns a few home truths about Simon. Nigel fanci
1314
Jul 11, 1996 · 30 min
It's a bit of a facade when Ian and Cindy chat with their counsellor. Peggy has a hot date and Mark is about to finally set things straight.
1315
Jul 15, 1996 · 30 min
After his announcement Mark is the talk of the square, while Pat and Pauline face their own dilemmas. Lorraine has a proposal for David, and Carol is on the war path.
1316
Jul 16, 1996 · 30 min
It's a big day for Pat, but David and Lorraine face an unexpected problem of their own. Alan has an interesting night at the café.
1317
Jul 18, 1996 · 30 min
There's a shock for Tiffany, and Bianca's party ends in tears. David gets set to move, but Phil doesn't seen to want to go home.
1318
Jul 22, 1996 · 30 min
Tiffany confides in Simon and Bianca, while April is in a dilemma over Alan and Frankie. The Fowlers prepare for Arthur's inquest.
1319
Jul 23, 1996 · 30 min
A difficult day for Pauline and Mark as Arthur's inquest begins today. Tiffany and Carol try to put their worries behind them and join the rest of the square at the funky 70s night
1320
Jul 25, 1996 · 30 min
The end of Arthur's inquest is a very emotional time for Mark, with his own intimations of mortality. Alan, who gets an angry visit from Phil, is desperate to tell Carol the truth,
1321
Jul 26, 1996 · 30 min
Alan and Ian are both suffering parental traumas, while Nellie is more worried about her cat. A close call with tragedy provokes a strong reaction around the square. Carol leads th
1322
Jul 29, 1996 · 30 min
The Vic is not the only place with a lock- in, as the various residents of the Square settle in for long nights in unusual places.
1323
Jul 30, 1996 · 30 min
The residents of Albert Square take arms against the council sooner than expected. Lorraine is given an ear- bashing by Joe. Phil and Kathy face up to some bad news.
1324
Aug 1, 1996 · 30 min
Blossom comes a cropper (endures a tough time) during her lunch break, while Sanjay discovers he has an admirer. Ruth takes Kathy into her confidence, and Phil has a tough day at c
1325
Aug 2, 1996 · 30 min
Nellie has a surprise for Mark and Ruth. Peggy tries to reassure Kathy about Phil's behaviour. David is pressured into making promises. And Pauline wants to take the council to tas
1326
Aug 5, 1996 · 30 min
Sarah makes a discovery which angers Tony. Cindy learns that David's on the move, and Gita's got some competition.
1327
Aug 6, 1996 · 30 min
Joe drops David in at the deep end, just as he and Lorraine agree to look to the future. Nigel gets a nasty warning when he attempts to publicise the 70s disco.
1328
Aug 8, 1996 · 30 min
Sonia's behaviour perplexes Carol and Alan while Joe gives Lorraine and David even more reason to be worried.
1329
Aug 12, 1996 · 30 min
Lorraine moves into the Square for good. Alan has a surprise visit at the night café. And Sanjay is the subject of special attention.
1330
Aug 13, 1996 · 30 min
David faces some tough questioning from Joe. Felix takes Sonia's little problem to heart. And Ruth faces a terrible dilemma at the nursery.
1331
Aug 15, 1996 · 30 min
There's a special promotion at the Cobra Club, while Nigel and Sanjay run a disco for the kids. Cindy and David find time for a chat about the future.
1332
Aug 19, 1996 · 30 min
Felix has an unusual gift for Robbie. Mark realises he's been acting selfishly, and Simon has an unexpected visitor.
1333
Aug 20, 1996 · 30 min
Matters take a unexpected turn for the Walford Six. Ian and Ted have nasty surprises to look forward to. Carol is alarmed to find Frankie back in the Square. Tiffany receives some
1334
Aug 22, 1996 · 30 min
Mark must put some fears to rest and Sarah is nervous about her big day. Meanwhile Ian knows that the truth is out there and goes searching for it.
1335
Aug 26, 1996 · 30 min
A trip to Blackpool turns out to be more than just a holiday for Tony and Dan, while Tiffany is forced into making a difficult decision.
1336
Aug 27, 1996 · 30 min
Tony is still in the doghouse, while Dan tries to get Sarah in the holiday spirit by playing a dangerous joke on her. Bianca decides that a girls' day out will cheer up Tiffany, bu
1337
Aug 29, 1996 · 30 min
Tiffany's future looks bright while Simon's loyalties are tested when Tony decides to confide in him.
1338
Sep 2, 1996 · 30 min
Back from Blackpool, Simon and Tiffany have questions for Tony. Lorraine finds a solution to Grant's problem and Cindy seeks advice, while Ian pursues his suspicions.
1339
Sep 3, 1996 · 30 min
A face from the past turns up to surprise David and Cindy. Frankie talks herself into a job, and there's an unwanted guest at Tiffany's birthday party.
1340
Sep 5, 1996 · 30 min
Nigel offers to help Lorraine, and Pauline has some good news for the community. Robbie finds some buried treasure, and there's a shock in store for Ian.
1341
Sep 9, 1996 · 30 min
Cindy is desperate to talk to Ian, but he is avoiding her. Tiffany's world falls apart as Tony and Simon finally communicate. And Ricky arrives home to an enthusiastic welcome from
1342
Sep 10, 1996 · 30 min
Ian is slapped in the face by harsh reality as Cindy reveals her plans. But is she telling him the whole story? David confides in Carol. Grant questions an angry and hurt Tiffany.
1343
Sep 12, 1996 · 30 min
Carol tells Frankie exactly where she stands, David plays it cool but Ian has wised up while Tiffany and Grant meet Peggy in full maternal flow. And is Ian wising up?
1344
Sep 16, 1996 · 30 min
Ian is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and David at whatever cost. While Tony is convinced of his feelings for Simon, he is less certain how to face the rest of Albert
1345
Sep 17, 1996 · 30 min
It's the day of reckoning in the Beale household, but Ian has a shock in store for Cindy. Alan and Carol have reached stalemate so Frankie takes the opportunity to launch a new att
1346
Sep 19, 1996 · 30 min
Cindy is unprepared when Ian takes her on over the children. A guilty secret preys on Alan's mind.
1347
Sep 23, 1996 · 30 min
Phil returns from Scotland, but the welcome is not as warm as he would have liked. Cindy has a frustrating day without David, while Ted has a battle with some home truths.
1348
Sep 24, 1996 · 30 min
Phil is having trouble remembering what he did last night. Kathy is shocked by the developments in her son's marriage. Gita and Sanjay plan a night to be remembered. Alan has a sec
1349
Sep 26, 1996 · 30 min
As Roy plans his marriage to Pat, he recognises someone from the past. Cindy has an uncomfortable encounter, and George and Grant find themselves getting closer.
1350
Sep 30, 1996 · 30 min
Alan feels his luck has changed - until Frankie refuses to take no for an answer. Kathy finally acknowledges the cause of Phil's odd behaviour in Scotland. And Cindy keeps a danger
1351
Oct 1, 1996 · 30 min
Cindy, feeling like a prisoner, appeals to David to provide an escape route. Carol makes a shocking discovery. Kathy is driven to find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on when matters
1352
Oct 3, 1996 · 30 min
Desperate Cindy makes a fateful decision which she could live to regret. Kathy tries to avoid Phil and Carol confronts Alan.
1353
Oct 7, 1996 · 30 min
Grant and Tiffany have something to celebrate. Cindy has set dangerous wheels in motion.
1354
Oct 8, 1996 · 30 min
Cindy finds herself in the spotlight, and Kathy shares her suspicions with Phil and Grant. Carol is feeling very vulnerable, but her choice of a shoulder to cry on is questionable.
1355
Oct 10, 1996 · 30 min
Kathy asks Grant for help in her search for the truth. Cindy is under mounting pressure.
1356
Oct 14, 1996 · 30 min
Carol confides in David, whilst Kathy shocks Pat and Roy with unexpected news.
1357
Oct 15, 1996 · 30 min
Pat and Roy share wedding day nerves, Barry is questioned by Phil and Grant, and Cindy plans her future.
1358
Oct 17, 1996 · 30 min
Cindy dupes Kathy, Ian is up against the odds, while smarmy David leaves nothing to chance.
1359
Oct 21, 1996 · 30 min
David gets a dressing down from Gita. The police have disturbing news for Ian, and there's trouble at home for Simon and Tony.
1360
Oct 22, 1996 · 30 min
Pat has bad news for Kathy, and Gita is in trouble. Lorraine has to ask Grant a difficult question. Tiffany faces up to her past, and April gets an offer.
1361
Oct 24, 1996 · 30 min
David helps an enemy of Grant's. Simon makes a stand, and Tiffany makes Grant an offer he can't refuse.
1362
Oct 28, 1996 · 30 min
Kathy is distraught about Ian's emotional state. David is pushed to the limit by Joe's strange behaviour, and Grant becomes obstinately single-minded in his search for answers.
1363
Oct 29, 1996 · 30 min
Alan presses Frankie for an answer. Lorraine is finding it difficult to cope with David's shortcomings as a parent. Joe makes a dramatic announcement and Grant attempts a showdown
1364
Oct 31, 1996 · 30 min
Carol's declaration puts Alan's attempts to save their marriage on hold, Frankie starts playing dangerous games and someone causes a lot of damage.
1365
Nov 4, 1996 · 30 min
Alan is more determined than ever that Carol should come to Spain - but something is holding her back. David starts to repair the damage to his flat, Lorraine confronts Grant, and
1366
Nov 5, 1996 · 30 min
Lorraine and David face a crisis with Joe. Phil and Grant decide it's time they paid Barry another visit. And Bianca wants to talk to Carol - but no one knows where she is.
1367
Nov 7, 1996 · 30 min
Carol returns, Tiffany prepares to go to Paris and Mark tells Martin the truth.
1368
Nov 11, 1996 · 30 min
Lorraine is frightened by Joe's behaviour and has to turn to David for help. Carol tries to keep a distance from David while Ian finds he is too close for comfort.
1369
Nov 12, 1996 · 30 min
A nightmare comes true for Lorraine and David. Carol takes a difficult call and has to face up to reality. Phil gives David a word of warning.
1370
Nov 14, 1996 · 30 min
Bianca forces Carol into making an important decision, Joe gives David another shock and Phil has some important news for Ian. Roy has a proposition for David and Barry.
1371
Nov 18, 1996 · 30 min
Problems in the Vic prevent Peggy from keeping her appointment. Felix heads off on holiday, and Lorraine is shocked when she discovers the truth.
1372
Nov 19, 1996 · 30 min
Some market mayhem causes nutty Joe some distress, while David's good deed is not appreciated and Pat and Roy's wedding preparations are again put in jeopardy.
1373
Nov 21, 1996 · 30 min
It's a big day for Pat, and for David. But Joe's vision of the future is shattered as David makes a few momentous decisions.
1374
Nov 25, 1996 · 30 min
Lorraine is concerned when an unwanted visitor threatens to send troubled Joe over the edge. Alan returns to troubled waters, and Grant and Tiffany return with some unexpected news
1375
Nov 26, 1996 · 30 min
Peggy looks forward to having fun on her big night out with the unwilling George, who plans on keeping a low profile. Joe misses an appointment and goes missing after Nigel's good
1376
Nov 28, 1996 · 30 min
Bianca hears from David, and Lorraine finally hears word from Joe. There's a shock in store for Peggy while she's alone at the Vic.
1377
Dec 2, 1996 · 30 min
Lorraine visits Joe in hospital. Tiffany wants more commitment from Grant, while George gets some disturbing news.
1378
Dec 3, 1996 · 30 min
The Vic is under surveillance, while Peggy and Tiffany embark on a secret trip. Grant, Phil and Tiffany play snooker, and Carol gets a frosty welcome home.
1379
Dec 5, 1996 · 30 min
Huw and Lenny hit the airwaves, while Alan suffers more problems at home. Joe (turning his back on his mum) is on the move, and Peggy pays another visit to hospital.
1380
Dec 9, 1996 · 30 min
Peggy has another hospital appointment. Phil and Grant learn some unpleasant facts about George. Alan is unhappy as Joe settles in.
1381
Dec 10, 1996 · 30 min
George (fearing for her safety) is keen to speak to Peggy, but is unprepared for what she has to say. Ruth's anxieties about Adam increase. Grant and Tiffany don't see eye to eye a
1382
Dec 12, 1996 · 30 min
Peggy has some shocking news for the family. Meanwhile, it's decision time for Alan and Tiffany lays down a few ground rules.
1383
Dec 16, 1996 · 30 min
Alan has some difficult questions to answer. Tiffany takes charge at the Vic, while the Mitchells face an uncertain future.
1384
Dec 17, 1996 · 30 min
Peggy receives some friendly visitors, but Tony's surprise guest is not so welcome. Grant and Tiffany's evening ends in disaster.
1385
Dec 19, 1996 · 30 min
Lorraine learns a shocking secret, Grant has some apologising to do, and Frankie gives Alan cause to regret his decisions.
1386
Dec 23, 1996 · 30 min
Mark gets into a panic on receiving some unexpected news, while his partner-in-misery Ruth is surprised when she confronts Mrs Woods. In fact, the only person in the whole of Walfo
1387
Dec 24, 1996 · 30 min
Time is running out for Carol as she sticks to her guns and tries to keep a promise. Robbie turns secret agent as he undertakes an impossible mission. There's a shock in store for
1388
Dec 25, 1996 · 30 min
Christmas is a stressful time for any family, but more so for those folk who have the misfortune to live in Albert Square. Tempers flare at the Mitchell family dinner, while the Ja
1389
Dec 26, 1996 · 30 min
Joe finds it increasingly hard to cope with reality, Pauline is forced to face up to a few uncomfortable home truths, while Grant gets a dose of unwelcome advice from overbearing m
1390
Dec 30, 1996 · 30 min
Grant and Tiffany's marriage is already on the rocks despite his best efforts, new boys Simon and Dan catch the Walford disease and begin fighting among themselves, while Ian's lif
1391
Dec 31, 1996 · 30 min
Nigel makes an important announcement as the regulars at the Queen Vic prepare to welcome in the New Year. Tiffany is determined to play her cards close to her chest keeping her se