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The Best Episodes of EastEnders

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The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    EastEnders Season 1 Episode 2 - 2
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 2

    S1:E2

    It's Den and Angie's wedding anniversary. Pauline and Arthur's secret is a secret no more. After Reg's death, the police starts investigating it as a murder.

    Director:Matthew Robinson
    Writer:Jane Hollowood

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  2. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 3 - 3
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 3

    S1:E3

    The police conducts interviews about Reg's murder. Dan has to admit that he was with his mistress at the time of the murder. Ali and Lou are both lucky at games of chance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 4 - 4
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 4

    S1:E4

    Sue tries to get Tony to participate in a money making scheme. Mark is broke and tries to steal from Dr. Legg. After Lofty and Angie kiss in public, Dan is pissed and threatens Lofty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 5 - 5
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 5

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 6 - 6
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 6

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 7 - 7
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 7

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. EastEnders Season 37 Episode 66 - 6261
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 6261

    S37:E66

    Money becomes tight for Mitch and Karen, Kim’s matchmaking has no boundaries, and Zack takes a liking to Nancy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. EastEnders Season 23 Episode 202 - 3492
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 3492

    S23:E202

    Bradley and Stacey look forward to their first Christmas together. Lauren struggles with the burden of Max's affair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. EastEnders Season 34 Episode 51 - 5681
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 5681

    S34:E51

    Hunter tries to stop Jack pursuing his mum. It is judgement day for the Slaters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. EastEnders Season 41 Episode 1 - 7042
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 7042

    S41:E1

    The Square prepares for a big event, and Freddie unknowingly stirs up trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 1 - 1
    4.5/10(6 votes)

    #11 - 1

    S1:E1

    The whereabouts of a missing elderly resident of Albert Square is revealed. Arthur and Pauline have a secret that they won’t be able to keep for long. There is trouble in the Queen Victoria pub.

    Director:Matthew Robinson
    Writer:Gerry Huxham

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  12. EastEnders Season 34 Episode 52 - 5682
    2.8/10(2 votes)

    #12 - 5682

    S34:E52

    Bernie is concerned about Ted. Kat has a new plan for the Slaters to make some money. Sharon's family lunch does not go to plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 105 - 1335
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 1335

    S12:E105

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. EastEnders Season 18 Episode 20 - 2249
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - 2249

    S18:E20

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. EastEnders Season 19 Episode 144 - 2584
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - 2584

    S19:E144

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. EastEnders Season 19 Episode 147 - 2587
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 2587

    S19:E147

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. EastEnders Season 20 Episode 60 - 2711
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - 2711

    S20:E60

    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 they lament about how neither can fathom women and their whims. Back at the holiday camp, Dot and Yolande find themselves having the same conversation but decide to give their spouses another chance. However, the nectar continues to flow at the pub and, as Jim falls asleep on a fairground ride, Dot gets an unexpected shock. Martin plans a surprise meal for Sonia but, as he waits patiently for her to return, the food burns. He is upset to hear from Spencer that Sonia is having dinner with friends at the curry house. Stunned, he goes to confront her and a blazing row ensues and they decide to end their relationship. However, a phone call late that night brings Martin some terrible news. With nowhere else to turn, and in need of support, he finds Sonia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. EastEnders Season 20 Episode 185 - 2839
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - 2839

    S20:E185

    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 Watts', Sharon throws her arms around him but Dennis tells her that he has returned to be with Zoë. However, Dennis is shocked when Zoë takes them to their new home – it's No. 43, which is Sharon's old flat. Billy agrees to look after Freddie on his day off and finds it a challenge when he can't stop Freddie from crying. Feeling desperate, he shouts at the baby just as Little Mo walks in. After overhearing conversations, Mickey and Kareena decide to meet up and both skirt round the issues until they realise that neither of them wants children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. EastEnders Season 20 Episode 187 - 2841
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - 2841

    S20:E187

    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 it, she storms over to Dennis, accusing him of hitting Zoë. Dennis is confused as he found blood on the floor but he quickly assumes that it was Stacey and marches over to the café to confront her, leaving Zoë to confess what happened. When Charlie is invited to a posh cabbies' dinner, Mo tries to get herself invited but Charlie is undecided, finally asking Pat to accompany him. She is delighted, but he cannot bring himself to tell Mo. Little Mo is excited when Alfie asks her to work as she enjoys spending time with him. But Billy becomes envious of him when he sees Alfie having no problems with Freddie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. EastEnders Season 21 Episode 81 - 2946
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 2946

    S21:E81

    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 of Aleesha's christening has arrived and Demi is secretly hoping that Leo will turn up. Leo arrives at the church halfway through the ceremony. Demi's thrilled but Keith is furious. Leo joins in the vows to look after Aleesha. Leo's dad burst into the church and drags him out. The Miller's are dismayed as the day is ruined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. EastEnders Season 21 Episode 83 - 2948
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - 2948

    S21:E83

    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 tearful goodbye to Aleesha and promises to come and get her soon. However when the time comes for Demi to run to the bus stop, she is unable to leave Aleesha and takes her too. Leo knows that they can't run away with her as well but refuses to return to his violent dad. He declares his love for Demi and leaves her behind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. EastEnders Season 21 Episode 171 - 3036
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - 3036

    S21:E171

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. EastEnders Season 21 Episode 184 - 3049
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - 3049

    S21:E184

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. EastEnders Season 21 Episode 185 - 3050
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 3050

    S21:E185

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. EastEnders Season 26 Episode 25 - 3947
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - 3947

    S26:E25

    Zainab finds something out about Bianca's hen night when he helps Ricky plan a romantic meal. Jack tells Bradley that if he doesnt tell the police what he knows then he will, as Ronnie packs her bags, since DCI Marsden claims to be closing in on finding out Archie's killer. The Square prepares for Dot and Jim's surprise party.

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Best Episodes Summary

"2" is the best rated episode of "EastEnders". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Matthew Robinson and written by Jane Hollowood, it aired on 2/21/1985. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "3".