EastEnders: Series 21
Season 21 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 20.
- 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 21 Progress Shield
2865
Jan 3, 2005 · 30 min
Jake and Danny continue to get themselves into trouble and after picking up Spencer from the police station, try their best to convince him that they have got rid of the bag and cl
2866
Jan 4, 2005 · 30 min
Andy is still furious at the fact that Jake and Danny stole his car and wants then sorted out. When it becomes obvious that they are not frightened by Andy's threats, he asks Eddie
2867
Jan 6, 2005 · 30 min
Preparing for fatherhood, Dennis shows a prospective buyer around the club and, realising that he could soon be out of a job, he turns to Andy. He makes a deal with Andy so that h
2868
Jan 7, 2005 · 30 min
After finding Den awake early in the morning, Chrissie talks to him about everything that's happened but her concern is soon tested when Den tells her that she doesn't have any ide
2869
Jan 10, 2005 · 30 min
Zoë, still shocked by Den's proposition, tells Den there is no way she will sleep with him. Zoë suggests to Dennis that they move away from Walford. Shocked at the prospect of lo
2870
Jan 11, 2005 · 30 min
In the Queen Vic, Jake and Danny notice some animosity between Andy and Alfie, and wonder what has happened between them in the past. Den is continuing to persuade Zoë to sleep wi
2871
Jan 13, 2005 · 30 min
Looking to the future, Alfie tries to make the most of his situation and puts his name down to get a stall; however the market inspector tells him he's in for a long wait. After t
2872
Jan 14, 2005 · 30 min
Zoë wakes up, disgusted with what happened the night before. She immediately showers and then goes about changing the bed sheets. Dennis tries to apologies for his recent actions
2873
Jan 17, 2005 · 30 min
It's a day to celebrate in Albert Square as everyone prepares for Freddie's christening. The Vic is a hive of activity, with Little Mo finding the top tier of her wedding cake and
2874
Jan 18, 2005 · 30 min
Furious at how Billy behaved at the christening, Little Mo refuses to let Billy have Freddie for the day. Alfie is still struggling on the stall with only Christmas leftovers to se
2875
Jan 20, 2005 · 30 min
Zoë's day gets off to a bad start when Den reminds her about her doctors appointment. She realizes that he was the one he told Dennis to make her an appointment. Stacey arrives la
2876
Jan 21, 2005 · 30 min
Dennis is shocked at the sight of Zoë in bed with Den. He tells Zoë to go and clean herself and then tells Den that he made leaving a lot easier for him. Zoë with her life in bi
2877
Jan 24, 2005 · 30 min
Alfie, Jake and Danny are shocked to find the bruises on Nana's arms. It doesn't take them too long to realize that Andy was involved. Danny wants to teach him a lesson but Jake ha
2878
Jan 25, 2005 · 30 min
Little Mo panics when she wakes up in an empty bed. She questions Garry and forces him to reveal where Billy has been. When he finally comes home, Little Mo warns him that he has i
2879
Jan 27, 2005 · 30 min
Patrick is desperate to find out what happened to Paul. Minty tells him that Andy is capable of arranging a contract killing but Alfie warns Patrick to drop it. Yolande keeps tryin
2880
Jan 28, 2005 · 30 min
Garry tries to convince Billy that Alfie and Little Mo are not having an affair. Billy heads off to win Little Mo back but snaps and punches Alfie when he sees the pair together. T
2881
Jan 31, 2005 · 30 min
Someone has scrawled the word ""murderer"" on the wall of Andy's house. He assumes that it was Patrick and questions him about it. Patrick denies it – but he does ask Andy if he
2882
Feb 1, 2005 · 30 min
It is Zoë's 21st birthday and whilst everyone is celebrating she's not feeling well and worries that she could really be pregnant. She buys a pregnancy test kit and her worst fear
2883
Feb 3, 2005 · 30 min
It's the day of Paul's funeral and Patrick is intent on getting justice for his son. Patrick is quick to tell Andy about his conversation with the police and it 's not long before
2884
Feb 4, 2005 · 30 min
Alfie is still mad at Jake and Danny for deceiving him about the house. He is left in a bind when he sees their flat has been let out to another family. Jake tells Nana just enough
2885
Feb 7, 2005 · 30 min
As Chrissie and Den plan to renew their marriage vows, Chrissie reveals all to her friend Amanda about Den and how he has ruined Sam's life too. Amanda gives Chrissie some advice a
2886
Feb 8, 2005 · 30 min
Zoë is shocked to find Den in the kitchen cuddling Freddie and is furious when she discovers that he has money to help tide her over. Not wanting his involvement with the baby, Zo
2887
Feb 10, 2005 · 30 min
Den and Chrissie are due to renew their marriage vows and Chrissie is all set up ready to humiliate Den and Zoë. With Amanda's help she gets Den to sign over half of everything to
2888
Feb 11, 2005 · 30 min
With her work done, Amanda leaves, reminding Chrissie that if she wants to take Den for everything she will have to get Zoë's baby out of the picture. Darren tries to prove himse
2889
Feb 14, 2005 · 30 min
A suspicious Den quizzes Chrissie about Zoë not being pregnant any more asking her every detail about how the miscarriage happened. Not satisfied with what he's being told, Den he
2890
Feb 15, 2005 · 30 min
It's not a good day in Albert Square for Andy. Alfie finds his stall trashed in the market and he knows that Andy is behind it but doesn't give him the satisfaction of seeing that
2891
Feb 17, 2005 · 30 min
Sam gives Zoë an ultimatum and she agrees to go and see Chrissie. Between them, Chrissie and Sam convince Zoë that it was the pressure of Den that forced her to get rid of the ba
2892
Feb 18, 2005 · 30 min
It's the opening night of Scarlet, Johnny's club, and he is making sure everything will be ready. Johnny meets with Andy to check everything is set up for the client meeting. When
2893
Feb 21, 2005 · 30 min
It's the day after the night before and Chrissie, Sam and Zoë are struggling to maintain normality. The girls hide their bloodstained clothes whilst Sam hides the murder weapon. T
2894
Feb 22, 2005 · 30 min
Chrissie is still in a state and is very snappy with the staff at the Vic. When Little Mo asks Pat to help at the bar, Chrissie takes a dislike to her asking about Den. Chrissie pa
2895
Feb 24, 2005 · 30 min
Chrissie, furious that Zoë is not back on the stall, rings her and tells her to get out there and act normal. As she leaves, Mo corners her demanding that they sort out her mood.
2896
Feb 25, 2005 · 30 min
Zoë wakes up at Sam's and confides in her that she wants to go to the police and tell them everything, but Sam manages to talk her out of it. When Zoë arrives home, she panics wh
2897
Feb 28, 2005 · 30 min
Sam shows Chrissie new license plate saying the Mitchell's own the pub. Chrissie threatens she will go down with her but Sam says she and Zoë will come up with a story to hide the
2898-2899
Mar 1, 2005 · 30 min
Jake chases after Danny after he again insulted Johnny. When he finds him he takes him in the car to the place where Andy was killed. Danny realizes how much trouble he could have
2900
Mar 3, 2005 · 30 min
Stacy tries desperately to get noticed at home but the Slater's are too busy with Zoë. Yolande tries to keep her occupied with work but she is insulted constantly by her family.
2901
Mar 4, 2005 · 30 min
The news of Stacey's mugging spreads across the Square. Mo suspects Stacey of lying but Charlie gives her his full support. When Johnny hears about it he suspects it is connected w
2902
Mar 7, 2005 · 30 min
Little Mo is concerned that Billy seems to have disappeared. She gets Minty, Garry and Alfie to help look for him. Later, when he finally answers the door, he tells Little Mo that
2903
Mar 8, 2005 · 30 min
Johnny and Pat attended Andy's funeral and Pat is distraught that no one else turned up. As they toast a drink to Andy, the two talk about the past and during an argument, Johnny m
2904
Mar 9, 2005 · 30 min
Sam tries scare tactics on Chrissie by spending time with Zoë after she still refuses to pay up. Sam manipulates Zoë to weaken her faith in Chrissie. She predicts that Chrissie's
2905
Mar 14, 2005 · 30 min
Still angry about not receiving the house in Andy's will, Sam gives Pat a hard time about moving into No. 31. And it's not only Sam who's envious of Pat's good fortune: Mo verbally
2906
Mar 15, 2005 · 30 min
Dot's new alarm wakes up the whole square leaving Pauline fuming when Dot is too tired to work her shift. Johnny goes to fix it for her but Pauline is still unsure over if he can b
2907
Mar 17, 2005 · 30 min
Tina's arrival causes a stir in the Square, and when Garry catches a glimpse of her, he accidentally runs over Minty's foot. Danny also decides to try his luck. It's not only the m
2908
Mar 18, 2005 · 30 min
Chrissie is shocked when she receives a necklace through the post that Den ordered before he died. It leads her to be irritable and even push Jake away. Later, tired of fighting, s
2909
Mar 21, 2005 · 30 min
Sonia is determined to attend the funeral to make sure that it was Chloe's adoptive parents who were killed. Martin tries to talk her out of going but she insists that she needs to
2910
Mar 22, 2005 · 30 min
Johnny is furious when he discovers Ruby ran away from school. He takes ages talking to her that he forgets to meet Tina for lunch. Angry at being stood up, Tina arrives at Johnny'
2911
Mar 24, 2005 · 30 min
Sonia frets that Chloe's Gran is too old to care for her but Jim advises her that she could lose Martin if she doesn't let Chloe go. She agrees, but looks up Chloe's address on a m
2912
Mar 25, 2005 · 30 min
Stacey tries her best to persuade Johnny not to send Ruby back to school. Johnny later tells Charlie that Stacey should still be attending school. Stacey feels that she's been over
2913
Mar 28, 2005 · 30 min
Money in the Miller house is tighter than ever and Rosie is forced to ask Chrissie for extra work. Rosie snaps at Pat in the Vic when she makes a flying comment. But Pat sees what
2914
Mar 29, 2005 · 30 min
Keith's good intentions soon turn into mayhem when he ends up making a mess of his chores. Unable to read Demi's list of instructions, he doesn't realise that Aleesha is teething a
2915
Mar 31, 2005 · 30 min
Martin's and Sonia's marriage reaches breaking point as Martin points out the selfishness of Sonia's actions. She is adamant she is seeing Chloe again. Dot is becoming suspicious o
2916
Apr 1, 2005 · 30 min
Sonia tells Martin that she'll never forgive him if he prevents her from seeing Chloe. Insisting that Sonia tells the truth, Martin accompanies her when she visits Chloe. He is sho
2917
Apr 4, 2005 · 30 min
Still desperate for money, Rosie asks Keith to cover her shift at the Vic whilst she gets work elsewhere. Rosie is cross with Darren for calling Keith stupid and wants him to apolo
2918
Apr 5, 2005 · 30 min
Desperate to make up with Darren, Keith sells an old vase to raise money to send him bowling. Rosie brings home some extra money after Chrissie offer her more shifts at the Vic. R
2919
Apr 7, 2005 · 30 min
It's Tina's birthday and Johnny showers her with gifts. Later, she overhears Billy telling Pat about a diamond he's been sent to pick up, and presumes that Johnny is going to propo
2920
Apr 8, 2005 · 30 min
Johnny apologies to Tina for no being there on her birthday and offers Tina a posh weekend away. However she tells him she would rather he took her for a drink in the Vic and publi
2921
Apr 11, 2005 · 30 min
Johnny resists the temptation to call Tina, while she waits at home for the phone to ring. Its Ruby's first day of college and Johnny promises to drive her there. Tina eventually r
2922
Apr 12, 2005 · 30 min
Stacey finds Ruby locked out in the Square after she has been sleepwalking. Unable to get in contact with her dad, Ruby goes to the Slaters' with Stacey. The girls start talking an
2923
Apr 14, 2005 · 30 min
Johnny is furious with Pat for renting a room to Tina, and clears out Tina's flat. Demanding to talk to Tina, he tells her about Ruby and her sleepwalking and how he can't have his
2924
Apr 15, 2005 · 30 min
Johnny rushes off to see Tina as he wants her back but she tells him if they can't have an open relationship they can't have one at all. Tina leaves for a job interview, and return
2925
Apr 18, 2005 · 30 min
Pauline has a crisis about her age and role in life. Trying to cheer her up; Dot throws a surprise birthday party for the two of them. Jim warns Dot against telling Pauline about C
2926
Apr 19, 2005 · 30 min
Phil tells a shocked Billy that he needs £3,000 so he can get out of the country. With Sam away, he asks Billy to collect the money from the businesses. Trying to reassure Phil tha
2927
Apr 21, 2005 · 30 min
There's tension at the Fowlers' when Pauline makes barbed comments towards Martin and Sonia about keeping secrets. When Ian finds Pauline at the allotments she tells him about Chlo
2928
Apr 22, 2005 · 30 min
It's the day of Chrissie's St George's Day fancy dress party, and Mo has arranged to get hold of some outfits through one of her contacts. However, the 007 costumes she was expecti
2929
Apr 25, 2005 · 30 min
Ruby's gutted when Danny is unable to drive her to school after getting a puncture in his tyre. Trying to help her friend, Stacey encourages Ruby to pretend she's ill so that she c
2930
Apr 26, 2005 · 30 min
Pauline expresses her anger to Dot about Martin and Sonia going to see Chloe and keeping it a secret. Dot tries to reassure Pauline that the last thing Martin and Sonia wanted to d
2931
Apr 28, 2005 · 30 min
As Johnny prepares a meal for Tina and Ruby, he keeps telling Ruby they are just friends as she tries to find out what the relationship is about. Tina arrives feeling nervous. Ruby
2932
Apr 29, 2005 · 30 min
Pauline's annoyed when Sonia and Martin head for the chippy after she has prepared lunch. Sonia realises that Pauline's annoyance doesn't stem from the lunch arrangements and Pauli
2933
May 2, 2005 · 30 min
Tension is in the air at the Fowlers', as Martin leaves for Asif's stag party in Edinburgh. Dot apologises to Sonia for telling Pauline about Chloë, but Dot and Pauline fail to re
2934
May 3, 2005 · 30 min
Ian and Pauline struggle to find Chloe's grandmother's address and even Jane tells then it's wrong. Pauline thinks Sonia might have it and searches through her belongings but is ne
2935
May 5, 2005 · 30 min
Ian gives Pauline Margaret's phone number and she calls to try and arrange a date to see Chloe. Pauline is worried that she'll e see as common while Ian tries to assure her everyth
2936
May 6, 2005 · 30 min
It's Sonia's 20th birthday and she is surprised by Pauline and Derek's gift. Pauline apologises to Sonia for her recent behavior about Chloe and the two get stuck into some cleanin
2937
May 9, 2005 · 30 min
When Zoë gives Little Mo a make-over, it's not only Alfie's eye she catches. Danny realises how good she looks and asks Alfie to put in a good word for him. Before she can say any
2938
May 10, 2005 · 30 min
Rosie gives Keith a leaflet about a literacy lesson but he is far from happy about having to go. He backs out when he sees Derek there. He hides in another room which turns out to
2939
May 12, 2005 · 30 min
Ruby, still shocked at the photo, leaves and waits for Tina to return. She then goes to the house and pretends everything is normal. Ruby quizzes Tina about her and her Dad, and Ti
2940
May 13, 2005 · 30 min
Ruby confronts her dad about how long he and Tina have been seeing each other. She is furious with him for cheating on her mum but Johnny tells her that her mum knew about Tina and
2941
May 16, 2005 · 30 min
Looking for support, Pauline asks Derek to talk to Martin, but he doesn't want to get involved. However, when Pauline later spots the pair deep in conversation, she assumes Derek's
2942
May 17, 2005 · 30 min
Mickey finds it hard to keep Keith on the stall when profits are low. He asks Rosie to break it to him but she insists that he does it. Keith is heartbroken and so asks Darren to g
2943
May 19, 2005 · 30 min
Derek, having spent the night at Dot's, decides to find somewhere to live after being thrown out by Pauline. Pauline visits Dot with some of Derek's messages and also tells her tha
2944
May 20, 2005 · 30 min
Little Mo worries that she and Alfie are not meant to be together. He assures her it's just bad luck and suggests another date. Garry and Minty's double date goes bad before it's s
2945
May 23, 2005 · 30 min
With their house infested with rats, the Millers pack up to go to Uncle Clint's while the problem is being sorted out. Demi is worried about seeing Aleesha's father, Leo, but Keith
2946
May 24, 2005 · 30 min
Mo makes an excuse to the rest of the Slater's' so she can go and visit Kat. However, when she arrives at the prison, a guard tells her that Kat has already been released. The day
2947
May 26, 2005 · 30 min
Alfie chases after Billy after being caught with Little Mo. Billy goes home and grabs a rolling pin but Pat stops him from going out. She lies to Alfie about Billy's whereabouts bu
2948
May 27, 2005 · 30 min
After all the trouble caused, Keith decides that the family will return to Walford. Demi packs but with the intention of meeting Leo so they can run off together. She says a tearfu
2949
May 30, 2005 · 30 min
Alfie and Little Mo are stunned that Kat is back and rush out of the Vic. Little Mo feels that Kat's return changes everything for her and Alfie but he insists that it doesn't. Kat
2950
May 31, 2005 · 30 min
Kat returns to the Slater house to face an angry Zoë. When she explains that she had things to sort out, Zoë is upset that she was so low on her list of priorities. Little Mo is
2951
Jun 2, 2005 · 30 min
Mo starts to organise a welcome home party for Kat and invites some of the residents of Albert Square. Little Mo is worried as both Alfie and Billy will be invited. At the party,
2952
Jun 3, 2005 · 30 min
Pauline goes out, lying about where she's going. She later arrives unexpectedly at Margaret's and they take Rebecca out. Martin and Sonia are thrilled with Pauline's good mood, bei
2953
Jun 6, 2005 · 30 min
Martin and Sonia are thrilled that Pauline is happier but they are both unaware of the reason why. Later, Margaret gets a surprise when Pauline arrives unexpectedly to visit Rebecc
2954
Jun 7, 2005 · 30 min
When a social worker arrives at the house, Martin and Sonia discover that Pauline has been secretly visiting Rebecca. They are both furious but wonder if it will be enough to preve
2955
Jun 9, 2005 · 30 min
Knowing that she is unable to keep in contact with Rebecca, Pauline arranges to see her one last time. Sonia has great sympathy for Pauline and offers to go with her for moral supp
2956
Jun 10, 2005 · 30 min
Zoë goes into shock when she sees Pauline with the doorstop and goes to confront Chrissie. Elsewhere, Johnny tries to convince Tina that he's a changed man. He tells Jake that he
2957
Jun 13, 2005 · 30 min
Dot is appalled when Jim tells her that Mr. Rawlins's intentions towards her may not be honourable. Still unsure, Jim shares his concerns with Patrick. Later, Dot and Mr. Rawlins a
2958
Jun 14, 2005 · 30 min
Zoë tells Sam about her plans to get away as soon as possible and Kat tries to persuade Zoë to tell her what prompted her sudden change of direction. Kat is baffled as to why ZoÃ
2959
Jun 16, 2005 · 30 min
The Slaters help Zoë prepare her for departure. Before she leaves, Zoë arrives at the Vic determined to let Chrissie know the torment she has put her through over the past few mo
2960
Jun 17, 2005 · 30 min
On her last day in Walford, Zoë is feeling optimistic about her future. Sam is relieved when Zoë offers her an olive branch. Zoë has her leaving party in the Vic but is shocked
2961
Jun 20, 2005 · 30 min
The residents of Albert Square are shocked by the return of Sharon and Dennis. Zoë and Sam panic and meet at the Vic, where a nervous Sam asks Chrissie what she intends to say to
2962
Jun 21, 2005 · 30 min
With an audience in the Vic, Zoë makes a shocking revelation which stuns the residents of Albert Square. As Chrissie screams for calm, Dennis feels humiliated and the Slaters walk
2963
Jun 23, 2005 · 30 min
Kat is determined to get the truth from Zoë but her constant questioning is becoming too much for her daughter. Meanwhile, Charlie is on the warpath and wants to speak to Zoë, bu
2964
Jun 24, 2005 · 30 min
Still in shock by what Zoë has told her, Kat is physically sick. She wants Zoë to go to the police, but will Zoë listen to her mum one last time? Meanwhile, Chrissie remains anx
2965
Jun 27, 2005 · 30 min
Little Mo tells Alfie that because of Kat they cannot have a relationship. Later, Little Mo and Kat talk and Little Mo admits that she still loves Billy but is unsure about her fee
2966
Jun 28, 2005 · 30 min
Using the money Johnny gave him, Danny visits the bookies.When his horse comes in, he heads to The Vic to celebrate. In the pub, Danny attempts to goad Johnny into having a drink w
2967
Jun 30, 2005 · 30 min
Pat is on a driving lesson with Dot. She isn’t paying much attention to Dot’s driving so they both decide to go home, but realise they are lost. After squabbling in the car abo
2979
Jul 21, 2005 · 30 min
Mo, Yolande and Pauline organise a surprise birthday party for Pat. Alfie cooks separate meals for Kat and Little Mo, using a blown fuse as an excuse to run between their houses.
2980
Jul 22, 2005 · 30 min
Mo has a hangover. It's Lucy and Peter's last day at primary school. Alfie helps out at Bobby's birthday party.