EastEnders: Series 20
Season 20 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 19.
- 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 20 Progress Shield
2652
Jan 1, 2004 · 30 min
Janine and Barry take a walk in the hills and, unable to hold back any longer, she confesses all. Barry is stunned and pleads with Janine but as he tries to hold her she pushes him
2653
Jan 2, 2004 · 30 min
At the crash site, Tariq begs Mickey not to betray his confidence, but Mickey finds it hard to contain his feelings on the issue that Tariq is Dan's son and breaks up with Katrina.
2654
Jan 5, 2004 · 30 min
Billy and Little Mo's relationship is struggling under the weight of her recent ordeal and events take a further turn for the worse when she hears from the doctor's clinic and it i
2655
Jan 6, 2004 · 30 min
Despite his best intentions, Billy is unsympathetic to Little Mo's plight and the Slater family are quick to pick up on the rift. All assume that Billy is at fault and, unable to c
2656
Jan 8, 2004 · 30 min
Billy pushes Little Mo to make a decision and moves out to allow her to get some perspective. The family is confused yet distracted by Zoë's return. And Little Mo tries her best t
2657
Jan 9, 2004 · 30 min
Little Mo has revealed the truth to her family and, though shocked, everyone except Zoë agrees with Billy about what she should do. Meanwhile, Charlie pays Billy a visit and disco
2658
Jan 12, 2004 · 30 min
The Slater family sits down to dinner but there is an unwelcome interruption and it looks like Charlie will have to face the consequences of his actions.Sam is unhappy that the bos
2659
Jan 13, 2004 · 30 min
Sharon and Kate discover that the nail bar has been trashed and have a good idea of who is responsible. Kate calls Sam and Minty's bluff, forcing them to admit causing the damage.
2660
Jan 15, 2004 · 30 min
Vicki is eager to prove herself to Sharon but seems to be going about it the wrong way when Dennis catches her with the cheap cigarettes and alcohol she has bought from Mickey. She
2661
Jan 16, 2004 · 30 min
Billy begins to have second thoughts but knows that he cannot back out of his arson attempt on the Den.But Vicki is downstairs in the stockroom unpacking her loot of cigarettes and
2662
Jan 19, 2004 · 30 min
Sharon is devastated to have lost the club and suspects that Vicki was behind the fire. When the police confirm that the fire was arson, her suspicions are further heightened and s
2663
Jan 20, 2004 · 30 min
The police question Sam and Billy about the fire but they keep their cool and suspicion turns towards Sharon. Tensions are raised and things come to a head in a very public way in
2664
Jan 22, 2004 · 30 min
Kat tells Little Mo that she needs to put her ordeal behind her. Devastated, Little Mo runs in tears from the Vic, watched by a stunned Zoe.A call from her insurance company brings
2665
Jan 23, 2004 · 30 min
Dennis is determined to teach Sam a lesson but it's not going to be easy. Vicki thinks that the best course of action is to get Den involved and the feud between the Watts family a
2666
Jan 26, 2004 · 30 min
Janine is thrilled when Ricky decides that they can become a proper family again and that he is moving in with her. However, Pat is suspicious when she sees Dot with Barry's record
2667
Jan 27, 2004 · 30 min
Pat's suspicions are heightened when Patrick tells her that Janine and Paul have fallen out. She thinks that Paul is hiding something and tells Ricky that perhaps it is time to hav
2668
Jan 29, 2004 · 30 min
An insistent Pat forces Ricky to question Janine, but he is far from keen, worried about what he might hear.Mickey tries to persuade Tariq to tell Kareena the truth. When Tariq mee
2669
Jan 30, 2004 · 30 min
A panicked Tariq runs to find Ash and Adi and tells them that Ronny is being attacked. But by the time they get back to him, he is in a serious condition. As they wait for the ambu
2670
Feb 2, 2004 · 30 min
Ricky is determined to avoid Janine and convinces Gus to let him hide out at his flat. Janine begs him to see her and is desperate for him to keep her secret. Derek prepares for an
2671
Feb 3, 2004 · 30 min
Ricky confides in Gus about his problems and makes a decision about his future. Mickey urges Tariq to tell the truth and help the Ferreiras, realising that he may be Ronny's last c
2672
Feb 5, 2004 · 30 min
Kareena tells Ash and Adi that Mickey has upset her and, when the boys confront Mickey, they suspect that it is all a lie. Meanwhile, Mickey must confess to Tariq that his secret h
2673
Feb 6, 2004 · 30 min
It is Charlie's day in court and he gets a suitcase ready, preparing for the worst. Kat and Mo attempt to make him change his plea to not guilty but he remains defiant.The solicito
2674
Feb 9, 2004 · 30 min
Ash tells Tariq that everyone is grateful to him for agreeing to help Ronny, but Adi is far from happy about Tariq being involved.Ian's divorce comes through and he wastes no time
2675
Feb 10, 2004 · 30 min
Ash is concerned when Tariq misses an appointment with the donation counsellor. Meanwhile, Kareena is finding it difficult to come to terms with Tariq's secret and urges him to tel
2676
Feb 12, 2004 · 30 min
Tariq makes preparations to go to hospital for his operation and Kareena is eager for her brothers to support him. However, Ronny refuses to listen and is unsympathetic to Tariq.Me
2677
Feb 13, 2004 · 30 min
Natalie is delighted to receive an invitation to the Valentine's ball from Paul. But when Martin tells Sonia that the Ball isn't important and that he would much rather spend time
2678
Feb 16, 2004 · 30 min
Sharon is embarrassed when she sees a photograph of her dancing with Dennis at the ball and is concerned that the chemistry between them is obvious. However, when the police arrive
2679
Feb 17, 2004 · 30 min
Having decided that she needs a rest from Walford, Sharon plans a family break and is touched when Dennis reveals that it will be his first proper holiday. However, Pauline and Kat
2680
Feb 19, 2004 · 30 min
With their differences sorted, Dennis and Sharon, closer than ever, pack for their holiday but their plans take a turn for the worse when Vicki tells them that she can come after a
2681
Feb 20, 2004 · 30 min
JJ endears himself to Patrick and Yolande by preparing breakfast, but Paul is suspicious of their new lodger and makes his feelings known.Feeling upset, Vicki heads to the Vic and
2682
Feb 23, 2004 · 30 min
Laura tries to negotiate a pay rise with Sam but, with the café not doing well, it's up to Laura to increase the profits and prove her worth. A Cockney grub night is a roaring suc
2683
Feb 24, 2004 · 30 min
Adi struggles to control his feelings towards Tariq while Kareena and Ash try their best to keep the peace. Convinced that Tariq is taking advantage of the family, his fears appear
2684
Feb 26, 2004 · 30 min
Ronny nervously waits for his operation but is concerned about the hold this will give Tariq over him. Meanwhile,Tariq is back at his bed-sit, packing, having made the decision not
2685
Feb 27, 2004 · 30 min
Kat discovers that Alfie is about to turn 40 and plans a surprise party, without realising that he is feeling down about the milestone birthday. Natalie returns and Paul prepares
2686
Mar 1, 2004 · 30 min
Ronny is doing well but he still can't face speaking to Tariq. Eventually, his hatred boils over and he tells Tariq that he's expecting to find an ulterior motive for his generosit
2687
Mar 2, 2004 · 30 min
Spencer overhears Zoe and Kelly saying that he's a soft touch and gets his revenge in a typically teenage fashion. Juley, Mickey and Gus help with a delivery of helium balloons in
2688
Mar 4, 2004 · 30 min
Ash tries to persuade Adi not to blame Tariq for Dan's mistakes but Adi isn't prepared to welcome him into the family so easily. Elsewhere, Ian gets a bee in his bonnet about drain
2689
Mar 5, 2004 · 30 min
Nana Moon returns from her mini-break in Eastbourne with a shocking announcement for everyone - she is getting married, and Alfie is especially taken aback. Ian offers Kate a shoul
2690
Mar 8, 2004 · 30 min
Love is in the air in Walford as Paul and Natalie realise that their relationship is developing into something more than a casual fling. However, their happiness seems destined to
2691
Mar 9, 2004 · 30 min
Janine receives a letter from Natalie's solicitor, demanding maintenance for Jack. Furious, she issues Paul with an ultimatum: call the lawyers off or face the consequences.The Sla
2692
Mar 11, 2004 · 30 min
After a big win at the bookies, an elated Vicki shyly invites Ash back to her place. Aware that Dennis and Sharon could return at any moment, Vicki kisses Ash and leads him towards
2693
Mar 12, 2004 · 30 min
Vicki succeeds in Sharon and Dennis a shock that leaves them reeling. Triumphant that she has hurt them as much as their relationship has hurt her, Vicki plans her ultimate revenge
2694
Mar 15, 2004 · 30 min
Vicki continues to live up to her reputation of causing trouble wherever she goes, and on this occasion it is at the Ferreira household. Adi is unhappy about her staying, thinking
2695
Mar 16, 2004 · 30 min
An uncertain Natalie shelves her plans to move in with Paul because she cannot trust him. Hurt and confused, Paul pays Pat a visit. She leaves him with some alarming advice: tell N
2696
Mar 18, 2004 · 30 min
Having heard the truth about Barry's death, a devastated Natalie cannot bear to be near Paul. After a night walking the streets, a desperate Paul returns, begging Natalie to let hi
2697
Mar 19, 2004 · 30 min
Janine faces her worst nightmare when she answers the door to two policemen. She is forced to accompany them to the station for questioning, and it seems that the Square's ultimate
2698
Mar 22, 2004 · 30 min
Juley settles into the Square with Gus, but they are set for trouble when Gus makes a shocking discovery in one of Juley's bags.Paul begs Natalie for forgiveness, but she can't bea
2699
Mar 23, 2004 · 30 min
Kat pays Charlie a visit in prison to ask him to sign paperwork that will free them from Graham's threats. However, when she arrives, she loses her resolve; there is no way that Ch
2700
Mar 25, 2004 · 30 min
Mo is on a mission to organise Charlie's homecoming party but Kat is worried that someone will let slip about the pay-off. As the celebration gets under way in The Vic, Ian begins
2701
Mar 26, 2004 · 30 min
Adi feels that the responsibility for the family's future lies squarely on his shoulders. As they struggle to come to terms with the seriousness of the financial situation they are
2702
Mar 29, 2004 · 30 min
Against her better judgement, Vicki decides to move in with the Fowlers. Pauline is thrilled and sets about retrieving Vicki's belongings from Dennis and Sharon. Furious at the way
2703
Mar 30, 2004 · 30 min
Pauline is thrilled to be the bearer of bad news when she runs into Den, fresh off the plane from sunny Spain. He can't believe what he hears about his precious princess and seeks
2704
Apr 1, 2004 · 30 min
Drinks are forgotten and conversations abandoned when Den and Dennis enter the Vic. With all eyes upon them, they head for a quiet table and a remarkably calm Den asks his son for
2705
Apr 2, 2004 · 30 min
The Watts family attempts to deal with the morning after the night before and Dennis finds himself an unlikely ally. Elsewhere, Patrick and Yolande return and Tariq and Adi attempt
2706
Apr 5, 2004 · 30 min
Though Den warns the girls to stay away from Dennis, claiming that he is dangerous, Vicki ignores his dad and pays him a visit. But, determined to put a stop to the situation once
2707
Apr 6, 2004 · 30 min
Den is relieved to have finally split Dennis and Sharon. However, Sharon needs to hear the truth for herself and pays Dennis a visit. She finds him at Dot's, exhausted after a nigh
2708
Apr 8, 2004 · 30 min
Sharon confides in Vicki, who is unsure about the choice that her sister is making. Meanwhile, Den has a plan to rid Walford of Dennis forever.As the Ferreiras worry about their mo
2709
Apr 9, 2004 · 30 min
Dot steps into the middle of the Watts' feud with some words of wisdom for Den, and a furious Vicki also confronts her dad over whether he really wants a fight. With their words ri
2710
Apr 12, 2004 · 30 min
A nervous Patrick shows Paul the ring that he's bought for Yolande. However, unbeknown to him, Yolande overhears his conversation and excitedly confides in Dot. However, she is soo
2711
Apr 13, 2004 · 30 min
Pauline learns the truth about Derek's friend and is left alone when the two men go out to dinner to catch up. Meanwhile, Patrick and Jim drown their sorrows at the local pub as th
2712
Apr 15, 2004 · 30 min
Shocked and numb, Martin tells Sonia that Mark is dead. He can't bring himself to believe it's true and forces Sonia to ring Mark's care worker for confirmation.As they both strugg
2713
Apr 16, 2004 · 30 min
As Pauline comes to terms with her loss, Martin lashes out at her and Derek. He can't believe that Pauline kept Mark's illness from him and his cutting comments leave his distraugh
2714
Apr 19, 2004 · 30 min
Den assures Sharon that family life is back to normal, but Dennis is convinced that he has blown things with Sharon and will never really be accepted into the family. Andy returns
2715
Apr 20, 2004 · 30 min
Kat is distraught to find Alfie battered and bruised and does not believe his story about how it happened. Increasingly concerned about his debt repayment, Alfie calls Andy to the
2716
Apr 22, 2004 · 30 min
The Square's residents join together to say their last goodbye to Mark as the day of his funeral dawns. Martin is defiant in refusing to speak at the service, bitter because Mark d
2717
Apr 23, 2004 · 30 min
Pauline and Martin attend the reading of Mark's will and find that he has taken care of friends and family alike. Both are touched by his gestures and it brings them closer togethe
2718
Apr 26, 2004 · 30 min
Laura receives a visit from the benefits agency and is forced to confess that she worked a shift at the Queen Vic. Furious that she has been accused of fraud, she suspects that Jan
2719
Apr 27, 2004 · 30 min
Pat lifts Laura's spirits by finding her work at the MinuteMart. However, Janine is reluctant to see Laura succeed and, by the end of the day, vicious rumours leave Laura out of wo
2720
Apr 29, 2004 · 30 min
When Janine flaunts her date - a handsome businessman - at Angie's Den's opening night, Laura takes the opportunity to tell him about Janine's sordid past. On the receiving end for
2721
Apr 30, 2004 · 30 min
Pat rushes home to find Laura sobbing and hysterical. She soothes her as much as she can and then pays Janine a visit, pleading with her to leave Laura alone. However, Janine turns
2722
May 3, 2004 · 30 min
The Police pay Walford's residents a visit following Laura's suspicious death. Ian and Garry are both asked to help with their enquiries. Janine seems to enjoy revelling in others'
2723
May 4, 2004 · 30 min
Stunned at her predicament, Janine allows herself to be led to Walford Police Station. The officers waste no time in charging her on suspicion of murder and a shocked Janine realis
2724
May 6, 2004 · 30 min
Janine swaggers back into the Square, confident that she can talk Pat round. She announces to all in the Vic that she is out on bail and is frankly surprised at everyone's sudden c
2725
May 7, 2004 · 30 min
Desperate to save her skin, Janine pleads first with Pat and then with Paul to help her. Both are unsympathetic to her plight and determined that justice will finally be done. Jani
2726
May 10, 2004 · 30 min
As Andy's threats to Alfie and Kat escalate, both, separately, consider selling valued items in a bid to pay him off. However, it seems money is not the only thing Andy is interest
2727
May 11, 2004 · 30 min
Alfie tries to get a loan to pay Andy, but it is Kat who is the more terrified when she realises it is she who must pay. Ash continues to gamble, once again in the full grip of add
2728
May 13, 2004 · 30 min
Kat's plan to foil Andy backfires and she is forced to consider his offer seriously. Chrissie starts working at SophistiKates as a hairdresser and is helped out by Den, who encoura
2729
May 14, 2004 · 30 min
Kat pleads with Andy not to force her to sleep with him but he says there is no other way. She is sickened and disgusted - with Andy and with herself - but realises that it may be
2730
May 17, 2004 · 30 min
Alfie is thrilled that he has finally paid Andy off, but Kat is feeling overcome with her secret guilt and shame. Meanwhile, Garry tells Pat that he and Lynne are considering adopt
2731
May 18, 2004 · 30 min
Zoe moans to Kat that Dennis is playing games but is later thrilled when he meets her at the pub, even if it is for a game of darts. Garry urges Pat to keep quiet and not to speak
2732
May 20, 2004 · 30 min
Ian refuses to believe that Bobby could be his child because of his operation. However, he hears a few home truths from Den that leave him with doubts. Spencer and Kelly are trappe
2733
May 21, 2004 · 30 min
A frantic Ian heads over to the Slaters' house to tell Garry that they need to take a DNA test. Garry is convinced that he is Bobby's dad but is reluctant to take the test. However
2734
May 24, 2004 · 30 min
Alfie returns and while Kat is delighted to have him home she is desperately concerned that Andy has the power to ruin her marriage. True to form, Andy waits until she is out and p
2735
May 25, 2004 · 30 min
Alfie is devastated as he learns of Kat's infidelity with Andy. Kat arrives home and is shocked to discover that he knows.She pleads with Alfie to let her explain and they have a h
2736
May 27, 2004 · 30 min
Kat and Alfie put on a united front as they face Andy for the first time.At the Fowlers', wedding preparations are under way but the vicar's visit leads to yet another row between
2737
May 28, 2004 · 30 min
Alfie and Kat struggle to put on a normal front in the Vic but, in private, the cracks are starting to show.Vicki celebrates her birthday and revels in the attention as everyone sp
2738
May 31, 2004 · 30 min
Alfie steps in when Wilfred refuses to take Nana away on honeymoon and marches him straight to the travel agents. Elsewhere, Chrissie snoops around and finds Den's diary. Flicking
2739
Jun 1, 2004 · 30 min
The big day dawns and Nana begins to get the jitters, worrying that she is betraying her first husband by remarrying. Alfie is also worried, but for a different reason - Wilfred is
2740
Jun 3, 2004 · 30 min
A radiant Nana puts her doubts aside and waits for her prospective husband. Alfie returns with the groom - but the news he brings is unexpected. Word spreads around the Square abo
2741
Jun 4, 2004 · 30 min
Dot and Pauline fuss over the wedding rehearsal and bliss soon gives way to bickering as the two fight over blue garters and necklaces. Pat is distraught to find that she has been
2742
Jun 7, 2004 · 30 min
Martin and Sonia awake together in a hotel room. They are both initially pleased that they have eloped but their happiness soon gives way to guilt when they worry about whether the
2743
Jun 8, 2004 · 30 min
Martin and Sonia's wedding day dawns and the couple are excited about their impending nuptials. However, Jim arrives at the hotel and Sonia issues him with an ultimatum. Meanwhile,
2744
Jun 10, 2004 · 30 min
Sonia and Martin decide whether or not to have a big, white, Walford wedding. Elsewhere, Mickey and Mo are thrilled that their new venture has made them rich, and Kat tries to sed
2745
Jun 11, 2004 · 30 min
Sonia receives a surprise visitor who is shocked to find that he's missed the main event. Keen to please Martin, Sonia makes Pauline a promise that should make her happy. At the V
2746
Jun 14, 2004 · 30 min
With everyone else in the Fowler household the picture of domestic bliss, Sonia struggles to maintain good humour. She seeks refuge with Dot and Jim and learns that Dot is jealous
2747
Jun 16, 2004 · 30 min
Nana catches Alfie asleep in the living room and knows something is very wrong. She urges Alfie to sort things out but he is feeling increasingly inadequate, especially when Andy f
2748-2749
Jun 18, 2004 · 60 min
Den reassures Chrissie that she is the only woman for him. However, as soon as she is out of earshot, he's back on his mobile making mystery calls. Chrissie listens in secret and f
2750
Jun 21, 2004 · 30 min
As Alfie makes preparations to leave the Vic for good, Spencer desperately tries to persuade him to stay but, with Alfie as determined as he is, it looks unlikely to work. Kat con
2751
Jun 22, 2004 · 30 min
After some encouragement by Sharon, Dennis finally goes to find Zoë. During a heart to heart, Zoë declares her love for Dennis and he eventually reveals his true feelings. Meanw
2752
Jun 24, 2004 · 30 min
Panic sets in after the accident at the fair. Screams can be heard from the debris as it becomes clear the extent of damage the rides caused as the fell onto the square. It's a rac
2753
Jun 25, 2004 · 30 min
The Square is a mess in the aftermath of the accident at the fair, and people begin to wonder how it happened; the finger of blame soon points to one person. Following the recent e
2754
Jun 28, 2004 · 30 min
As Lynne and Garry try to come to terms with their tragic loss, the Slaters become increasingly worried about Lynne's wellbeing. Garry's attempts to help her recover backfire, fuel
2755
Jun 29, 2004 · 30 min
Sonia is concerned when Jack, a regular, doesn't show up at the pub. With Martin's help, she tracks him down but makes a shocking discovery at his flat. Meanwhile, Gus, sickened b
2756
Jul 1, 2004 · 30 min
Patrick is furious and has serious words with Juley, giving him with an ultimatium; Garry becomes increasingly worried about Lynne; and Ian is embarrased about having Pauline as hi
2757
Jul 2, 2004 · 30 min
The Square's residents rally round Lynne in the wake of Viv's funeral, but she is finding it hard to control her grief. Garry catches her preparing to leave and tries desperately t
2758
Jul 5, 2004 · 30 min
Billy stumbles across a surprising discovery about the snooker hall. Minty also learns something of his own: Lynne may not be coming back to the Square at all, news that might make
2759
Jul 6, 2004 · 30 min
Billy and Minty begin to suspect that something has happened between Andy and Alfie. Alfie naively alerts Andy to these suspicions, with dangerous consequences. Chrissie and Sharo
2760
Jul 8, 2004 · 30 min
When Minty tells Billy about an accident he's had at the garage, Billy realises that there is a more sinister explanation. Defiant that he can rival Andy, Billy boasts that he is g
2761
Jul 9, 2004 · 30 min
Andy has a strategy which he knows will reel Sam in and so he pours his heart out to her. Having confessed his sins, and win Sam convinced that everyone is wrong about Andy, he rea
2762
Jul 12, 2004 · 30 min
After a relaxing break abroad, Pat returns to the Square and received a shock when she discovers that Jane has taken over in the Cafe. Initially perturbed, she quickly bonds with t
2763
Jul 13, 2004 · 30 min
Mickey and Mo are gleeful when they manage to persuade Charlie to hold a race night at the Vic. Both are convinced that they can earn a fortune from this latest scam. However, Pat
2764
Jul 15, 2004 · 30 min
Kate is secretly seething when Chrissie happily boasts about the Watts' new-found wealth and happiness. She realises that Den has been lying to her about the sale of the flat and d
2765
Jul 16, 2004 · 30 min
Den agrees to meet Kate at Angie's Den where he receives a tirade of abuse. However, the situation reverses and Kate is left shocked when Den angrily tells her the true nature of t
2766
Jul 19, 2004 · 30 min
Garry sinks further into a state of depression, despite the support and advice offered by Charlie and Mo. Feeling alone, and faced with the realisation of his divorce and a future
2767
Jul 20, 2004 · 30 min
Kat is surprised when she hears about Sam and Andy's engagement and vows to tell Sam that she is making a terrible mistake. Sam, however, is convinced that Andy is a changed man an
2768
Jul 22, 2004 · 30 min
Ian is convinced that he is being sent positive vibes when Kate agrees to help with Bobby's birthday celebrations.With his confidence riding high, Ian makes a pass at her. Kate is
2769
Jul 23, 2004 · 30 min
Patrick is heartbroken when he hears that Anthony and Paul are preparing to leave Walford again.The Vic regulars mock Paul when they hear about his plans but his determination does
2770
Jul 26, 2004 · 30 min
Den is forced to comfort Kate as she struggles to cope with sharing him with Chrissie who, oblivious to Den's whereabouts, has arranged a surprise dinner to celebrate their wedding
2771
Jul 27, 2004 · 30 min
Den tells Chrissie that he is not seeing anyone else but she is still suspicious. Kate is put into an awkward situation when Chrissie reveals her heartache and anger over Den's aff
2772
Jul 29, 2004 · 30 min
Chrissie's suspicions are roused when Ian probes Kate about her new man. Chrissie becomes convinced that Kate is Den's mistress and sets about collating evidence. Patrick is quick
2773
Jul 30, 2004 · 30 min
After discovering the truth about Den, Chrissie is absolutely furious but knows that she must be cool and calculating as she sets out to plot her revenge. Dennis accompanies Dot t
2774
Aug 2, 2004 · 30 min
Den is feeling isolated from the rest of the Watts as he stubbornly refuses to try to make amends with Chrissie. The girls are keen to see her and are angry at Den's behaviour. Den
2775
Aug 3, 2004 · 30 min
Kat and Zoe spend the night in police cells after the fracas in Angie's Den. They have a heart-to-heart talk and Kat reveals some news that shocks Zoe. With Sharon and Vicki away,
2776
Aug 5, 2004 · 30 min
Kat and Zoe head back to the Square after their night in the cells. Zoe is absolutely furious about the news she has heard and sets off to find someone in particular with confronta
2777
Aug 6, 2004 · 30 min
Zoe is secretly delighted when a confrontation between Dennis and Andy escalates. Later, Dennis realises that he has seen another side to the youngest Slater sister and considers h
2778
Aug 9, 2004 · 30 min
Den gets increasingly furious about the continual phone messages that he's taking for Chrissie. Feeling as if he's being taunted, things get worse when Dennis moves Zoe in. To keep
2779
Aug 10, 2004 · 30 min
Dot sneaks away from the Square for her hospital appointment, telling Jim she is off to find him a birthday present. When Dennis checks up on her, he can't believe that she is stil
2780
Aug 11, 2004 · 30 min
Dot desperately tries to hide her anguish as she goes about her day to day life and concentrates on planning Jim's birthday. She heads off to the hospital to get her test results a
2781
Aug 12, 2004 · 30 min
Dot's worst fears become reality when she gets the results of her tests. She numbly heads back to the waiting room and lies to a worried Dennis, telling him that things were blown
2782
Aug 16, 2004 · 30 min
Paul fools Patrick and Yolande into believing that his criminal record won't affect their fostering plans. George confides in Juley that he did attack someone in the mini mart and
2783
Aug 17, 2004 · 30 min
Paul struggles to convince a dubious Ian that he was not responsible for the drugs found at the community centre. Furious, Ian threatens to go to social services but a desperate Pa
2784
Aug 18, 2004 · 30 min
Ian asks Jane to help him redecorate Bobby's room, and Kate offers to join them, concerned that Jane will feel awkward. But there is tension in the air and, when Kate finally leave
2785
Aug 20, 2004 · 30 min
Den persuades Pat to help him scam Andy at the bookies, but Andy soon susses out the situation and resolves to teach Den a lesson he won't forget in a hurry. Sonia plans a dinner
2786
Aug 23, 2004 · 30 min
Andy confronts Pat when he discovers that she and Den have pulled off a scam at the bookies. He forces her to double-cross Den to get his money back, but Den soon realises that he
2787
Aug 24, 2004 · 30 min
Sharon is frustrated when Den refuses to pay Chrissie a visit. She is certain that his stubbornness is concealing real loneliness. Later, Den gets into several arguments at Angie's
2788
Aug 26, 2004 · 30 min
Den and Dot bump into one another at the launderette, where they are both seeking solace from their problems. Dot confronts Den with a few home truths about his life and character,
2789
Aug 30, 2004 · 30 min
Dot goes home realising that the time has come to have a serious talk with Jim. However, her plans to gently tell him about her illness go awry when Jim rants about inconsequential
2790
Aug 31, 2004 · 30 min
Dot and Jim begin to make tentative arrangements for Dot's operation and are stunned when her doctor reveals that they need to call her in immediately. Jim is finding it increasing
2791
Sep 2, 2004 · 30 min
Ian gets increasingly annoyed when he sees Jane joking with Dennis in the café. His jealousy eventually gets the better of him and he accuses her of being a flirt. Sam struggles
2792-2793
Sep 3, 2004 · 60 min
Jim, unable to keep his secret any longer, pours out his grief to an assembled crowd in the Vic. It results in a lock-in, and in timehonoured tradition in times of crisis the peopl
2794
Sep 6, 2004 · 30 min
The residents of Walford are immediately wary when the new residents at No. 27, the Millers, burst on to the Square in their battered removal van. The move is far from calm and son
2795
Sep 7, 2004 · 30 min
Relations between the Fowlers and the Millers are strained, to say the least, because of the previous day's incident. Derek steps in to try and make peace but finds himself manipul
2796
Sep 9, 2004 · 30 min
Kareena is initially annoyed to find that Sasha has her feet firmly under the table at the Ferreiras but the girls quickly bond and Kareena is soon confiding her innermost secret t
2797
Sep 10, 2004 · 30 min
Rosie is thrilled when the family remember her birthday and present her with flowers and chocolates. Preparations begin in earnest for the barbecue and everyone is invited. Meanwhi
2798
Sep 13, 2004 · 30 min
Sam receives a last-minute phone call from a relative who is able to come to her wedding. However, news of their arrival worries Andy, who thinks it could lead to trouble for him.
2799
Sep 14, 2004 · 30 min
Sam's nerves begin to kick in and she worries that something might go wrong. Andy is worried when Sam requests full honesty from her future husband and asks if he is after her mone
2800
Sep 16, 2004 · 30 min
Sam wakes on the morning of her wedding and contemplates the married life ahead of her. Before she can collect her thoughts, however, Peggy arrives home in dramatic fashion and set
2801
Sep 17, 2004 · 30 min
Minty enters the church as Sam and Andy walk up the aisle towards him. Devastated that he has arrived too late, he manages to make a dig at Andy, who only threatens him back. As t
2802
Sep 20, 2004 · 30 min
A dejected Minty tells Billy that there is no point in him worrying about Sam any longer - she has made her choice. Billy realises that Minty has feelings for Sam and is shocked th
2803
Sep 21, 2004 · 30 min
Martin arranges a secret meeting with Sarah to try and end things once and for all but she mistakes their rendezvous for a date and Martin eventually loses his temper with her. Me
2804
Sep 23, 2004 · 30 min
Jane realises that she needs to clear the air with Ian but, feeling rejected, he tells her that he is happy to remain friends. Jane opens up and tells Ian that she has been hiding
2805
Sep 24, 2004 · 30 min
Martin struggles to act normally when Sonia introduces him to a smug Sarah. When Sonia leaves the room, Martin urges Sarah to leave but she refuses, upset that Martin has not told
2806
Sep 27, 2004 · 30 min
Continuing her pursuit of Martin, Sarah pays Pauline and Jim a visit to find out more about Sonia. When she learns that Martin is out, she quickly pops round to see the Fowlers and
2807
Sep 28, 2004 · 30 min
Sharon and Zoë continue to argue and make snide comments, clearly vying for Dennis's attention. Keen to resolve the situation in a mature way, Sharon urges Dennis to talk to Zoë.
2808
Sep 30, 2004 · 30 min
Not one to give up, Sarah continues to pursue Martin when she sees him in the Square, but he quickly brushes her off. When he later sees her talking to Sonia, he hastily comes up w
2809
Oct 1, 2004 · 30 min
Minty is concerned when he hears Andy and Sam finalising the arrangements for joint ownership of their businesses, and calls Marcus Christie for advice. Keen to protect Sam's inter
2810
Oct 4, 2004 · 30 min
Alfie is feeling rather tender after the previous night's incident in the Vic but has no option but to go to work as normal and present his usual chirpy self behind the bar. Marti
2811
Oct 5, 2004 · 30 min
Marcus Christie confirms that Minty has power of attorney in case anything should happen to Sam. Andy is absolutely furious and, recognising that Marcus could be a powerful ally, p
2812
Oct 7, 2004 · 30 min
Tired of putting on a cheerful front, Alfie leaves Spencer in charge and takes a well-earned break from The Vic. Desperate to let off steam, he heads to Angie's Den, where he relax
2813
Oct 8, 2004 · 30 min
Sam's world crumbles further when she realises that Andy has been peddling drugs through Paul at the club. She confronts Andy, who admits his involvement, but he manipulates the si
2814
Oct 11, 2004 · 30 min
Martin spends his day on edge, concerned that Sonia knows the truth. He desperately tries to work out where his wife is but when Sonia returns home, she's perturbed as to why Marti
2815
Oct 12, 2004 · 30 min
Sharon and Dennis continue to bicker and it becomes apparent that Dennis is unable to handle seeing Sharon with another man. Meanwhile, Alfie warms to the idea of having a baby wit
2816
Oct 14, 2004 · 30 min
Martin's nightmare shows no sign of ending, as Sarah seems to have charmed Pauline. He takes decisive action and goes to the police, informing them that he's being stalked. But he
2817
Oct 15, 2004 · 30 min
Convinced that Sarah is lying, Pauline is furious and orders her out of her house - and Walford. But Sarah's plans are far from over. Sasha is first shocked, then angry, that Ronny
2818
Oct 18, 2004 · 30 min
Martin is relieved when he visits Pauline in hospital and learns that she is recovering well. He begs her not to tell Sonia about Sarah - and suddenly realises that Sarah must have
2819
Oct 19, 2004 · 30 min
Pauline advises Martin that the only way to save his marriage is to be honest. Martin takes this on board and waits nervously for Sonia to return home so that he can confess everyt
2820
Oct 21, 2004 · 30 min
Alfie's romantic first evening back with his wife is ruined when Kat is first sick, and then passes out in bed. Disappointed and upset, he gets back to work behind the bar where he
2821
Oct 22, 2004 · 30 min
Sonia is pleased when she receives an unexpected visit from Sarah but is concerned by her fresh bruises and cuts. Sarah tells Sonia that she was mugged the previous evening and Son
2822
Oct 25, 2004 · 30 min
Pauline and Sonia tend to Martin in hospital as he recovers from his stabbing. Between them they manage to hold things together but Pauline breaks down when she can't get Martin's
2823
Oct 26, 2004 · 30 min
Kat locks herself in the bathroom when Alfie tells her that he's spoken to Dr Leroy. Later, Alfie is worried when Kat goes out and sends Zoë to go and look for her. However, he is
2824
Oct 28, 2004 · 30 min
When Zoë and Kat go to the Watts' flat to collect some of Zoë's clothes, Zoë reveals that she misses Dennis. Kat quickly tells her that she thinks Dennis never stopped sleeping
2825
Oct 29, 2004 · 30 min
Demi tells Pauline that her waters have broken and asks her to go and find Rosie. But when she finds out that Rosie and Keith have gone to bingo, Demi begs Pauline not to leave. A
2826
Nov 1, 2004 · 30 min
It's the day of Graham's trial and the Slaters frantically prepare for Little Mo's return. Billy asks Charlie if he thinks she will forgive him and give him a second chance, but Mo
2827
Nov 2, 2004 · 30 min
Everyone is silenced by Little Mo's appearance in court and Billy discusses with Alfie how worried he is about handling the situation with her. He knows that Little Mo hasn't told
2828
Nov 4, 2004 · 30 min
Little Mo's solicitors can't believe she kept quiet about Freddie, and Kate tells Billy that Little Mo is having a terrible time alone, drawing both of them to admit that they stil
2829
Nov 5, 2004 · 30 min
A miserable Alfie ignores Kat when she arrives home after her night out. After a conversation with Nana, Alfie decides to confront her about where she has been but he's not prepare
2830
Nov 8, 2004 · 30 min
It's Stacey's birthday and she tries to use this as an excuse for everyone to be nice to her. Feeling guilty about forgetting her birthday, Mo offers to take her out but Stacey has
2831
Nov 9, 2004 · 30 min
A glowing Spencer tells Alfie and Nana about his date with Stacey; he can't wait for the next one. When he tells Alfie that Stacey thinks he is a big-shot businessman, Alfie sugges
2832-2833
Nov 11, 2004 · 60 min
Den returns from Spain and visits Dot and Ian before making up with Pat. He sends a singing telegram and roses to Chrissie in a bid to win her back but she's unimpressed - until De
2834
Nov 12, 2004 · 30 min
Den arranges to meet Tommy but, when they toast Tommy's trip to Thailand, he's surprised to hear that Vicki is planning to go with him. Stacey continues to cause chaos in the Squa
2835
Nov 15, 2004 · 30 min
Den playfully accuses Chrissie of being taken in by Tommy, so when Tommy calls her and asks to meet up, she declines. Den also infuriates Chrissie when he tells her that he doesn't
2836
Nov 16, 2004 · 30 min
Chrissie is unnerved when she sees Tommy watching her in the Square. When Vicki spots him, he tells her that he is there to see Den to get his approval on their relationship. Lat
2837
Nov 18, 2004 · 30 min
Vicki confronts Chrissie over Tommy's claims but refuses to listen to her version of events. But when Chrissie manages to persuade Sharon that she's telling the truth, they decide
2838
Nov 22, 2004 · 30 min
Den decides to pay Tommy a visit despite Vicki telling him that they have already split up. When Tommy hears Den knocking on his front door, he decides to hide indoors. Thinking De
2839
Nov 23, 2004 · 30 min
Zoë questions Dennis about where he's been and, although he admits that he had to think about their relationship, he agrees that they should move in together. When he goes to the
2840
Nov 25, 2004 · 30 min
Sharon feels awkward when she shows Zoë around the flat she used to share with Dennis. When she later asks Dennis how long he will lie to Zoë, he quickly dismisses her and leaves
2841
Nov 26, 2004 · 30 min
Zoë gets up early to avoid Dennis seeing her scratched face.When Charlie notices her face and sees her being nervous around Dennis he becomes concerned. When he talks to Mo about
2842
Nov 29, 2004 · 30 min
Sparks fly when Sharon, Dennis and Zoë are left alone in Angie's Den and Zoë asks Dennis to tell Sharon that he doesn't love her. Meanwhile, Mo's upset when she hears that Charl
2843
Nov 30, 2004 · 30 min
Zoë insists that Dennis must tell Sharon that it's her he wants, and not Sharon. She later goes over to the club to warn Sharon to leave Dennis alone, otherwise she'll tell Den th
2844
Dec 2, 2004 · 30 min
Zoë and Dennis argue in the flat about the previous night and Zoë hints that she doesn't think he is over Sharon. Later, in the club, Dennis tells Sharon that he would be happy w
2845
Dec 3, 2004 · 30 min
Dennis stumbles out of the club, telling Sharon to stay away from him. He passes Zoë and she is immediately worried by the state he's in. Later, when Zoë heads back to the stall,
2846
Dec 6, 2004 · 30 min
Dennis regrets showing any sympathy towards Stacey when he realises that she set him up. Stacey continues to wind up Zoë and rummages through the stock for the stall and tries to
2847
Dec 7, 2004 · 30 min
In the video shop, Billy has trouble trying to stop Freddie crying. When he sees Dr Leroy, Billy asks him for his advice. Then Little Mo sees the doctor with Billy and Freddie and
2848
Dec 9, 2004 · 30 min
Billy convinces Little Mo that he can look after Freddie while she goes to work. But when they go out for a walk he bumps into Alfie and tells him that whenever he looks at Freddie
2849
Dec 10, 2004 · 30 min
Billy tells Little Mo that he didn't mean what he said about Freddie, but she takes the baby and shuts herself away with him in the bedroom. However, when Billy tells her that he w
2850
Dec 13, 2004 · 30 min
Little Mo is delighted that Freddie is now officially a Mitchell. To celebrate the change of name, Billy takes Freddie to the Vic but after a few drinks and much to Little Mo's emb
2851
Dec 14, 2004 · 30 min
Stacey shocks Dennis by telling him she saw him and Sharon together in the cab and he wonders what else she has seen. Determined to make her last day in the Square memorable, Stace
2852
Dec 16, 2004 · 30 min
When Den finds Sharon's bra in the club, an embarrassed Sharon tells him that Stacey put it there to insinuate that something had been going on between her and Dennis. Sharon confe
2853
Dec 17, 2004 · 30 min
After the confrontation with her mum, Stacey asks Charlie not to tell anybody about what happened. Determined to make an effort, she tries to behave herself all day, leaving the re
2854
Dec 20, 2004 · 30 min
Paul becomes alarmed when two senior drug squad detectives come to speak to him. When the police start asking questions about why Paul is protecting Andrew Hunter, they give him an
2855
Dec 21, 2004 · 30 min
Sam and Paul become anxious when they both notice an unfamiliar car in the Square. Sam assumes it's something to do with Phil, whilst Paul panics and thinks that the police are loo
2856
Dec 23, 2004 · 30 min
Paul breaks his mobile phone and is terrified that he can't get hold of his protection team. In a panic, he rushes home to collect his car keys to leave, but Patrick refuses to giv
2857
Dec 24, 2004 · 30 min
The Watts family is shocked when Den announces that he has bought the Vic. He quickly realises that not all of the family shares his dreams of running the Vic as a family. Elsewhe
2858-2859
Dec 25, 2004 · 60 min
As the Watts prepare to celebrate Christmas in the Vic, Zoë becomes suspicious of Dennis and Sharon's relationship and fears her worst nightmare is about to come true. Alfie cons
2860
Dec 26, 2004 · 30 min
Den's dream of the Watts family being together in the Vic doesn't go to plan and it doesn't take too long before Chrissie tells him some home truths. Sharon phones Den and he tries
2861
Dec 27, 2004 · 30 min
Dennis is struggling to maintain control over his life as Andy mocks him when he tells him that Zoë is pregnant. Dennis give Andy back the money he lent him but Andy tells him to
2862
Dec 28, 2004 · 30 min
Now that Ian is the new boss of the Arches, he takes out his frustrations on Garry and Minty, who decide that they won't tolerate his behaviour any longer. Ian also unleashes his w
2863
Dec 30, 2004 · 30 min
Two new Moons, Jake and Danny, arrive at Walford East tube station and make their way to the Vic. Not realising that their cousin no longer works there, they decide to let themselv
2864
Dec 31, 2004 · 30 min
It's New Year's Eve and everyone gathers in the Vic to celebrate, but New Year's Eve in Walford is never just a party. Danny and Jake, the dynamic duo, acquaint themselves with th