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The Best Episodes of EastEnders

Every episode of EastEnders ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of EastEnders!

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...
Genres:SoapDramaCrime
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"26/04/2021" is the best rated episode of "EastEnders". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/26/2021. This episode scored 2.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "30/07/1985".

  • 26/04/2021
    10.0/101 votes
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    #1 - 26/04/2021

    Season 37 Episode 66 - Aired 4/26/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 30/07/1985
    7.6/1011 votes
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    #2 - 30/07/1985

    Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 7/30/1985

    Michelle is still feeling hard done by, but things start to look up. Saeed gets a taste of politics. Mary is not coping. Den gives some good advice to Michelle, that he doesn’t follow himself. Naima and Saeed’s happiness is interrupted. Sue is still on auto-pilot and Ali turns to Lou for help in desperation. Kelvin and Ian start work on their business and Arthur gets an idea that could keep him busy. Pauline has some very important news but can’t get anyone to listen.

    Director: Antonia Bird

    Writer: N/A

  • 21/02/1985
    7.3/1031 votes
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    #3 - 21/02/1985

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/21/1985

    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

  • 18/04/1985
    7.2/1018 votes
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    #4 - 18/04/1985

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/1985

    Lou is up to her old tricks, but Pete and Kath turn the tables. Lofty spends more time with Mary and Annie. Debbie and Andy start planning a campaign. Pauline and Arthur celebrate having time to themselves and Den offers Arthur a week's work while he is away.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 16/04/1985
    7.0/1023 votes
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    #5 - 16/04/1985

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/16/1985

    Ali gets a happy surprise. Dr Legg counsels Lofty to be a better neighbour and voices concerns about the future of Albert Square. Lou's talk with Pete and Kath doesn't go the way she expected. Sue is getting fed up with all the calls for Ali at the Cafe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 01/08/1985
    7.0/1013 votes
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    #6 - 01/08/1985

    Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 8/1/1985

    Everyone is excited about the latest arrival at Walford. Sue keeps trying to pretend everything is OK. Naima tells Deb about the note. Only Dot is pleased about the latest news in the Gazette. Den is back to his old ways and an epidemic appears to be sweeping Walford. Ethel goes all out for her date. Dr Legg tries out an idea to try to get through to Sue.

    Director: Antonia Bird

    Writer: N/A

  • 08/08/1985
    7.0/1013 votes
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    #7 - 08/08/1985

    Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 8/8/1985

    Lou is happily giving advice when it is not wanted and Michelle gets some disappointing news. Angie and Den are still at each other but Ali and Sue are going much better. The fund-raiser goes ahead at The Vic. Debbie upsets Mary, and Naima gives Saeed some devastating news.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 25/07/1985
    6.9/1013 votes
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    #8 - 25/07/1985

    Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 7/25/1985

    Michelle won’t let Arthur forget his broken promise. News about Nick Cotton worries Ethel, but Dot is in complete denial. Ian has a windfall, much to Michelle’s chagrin. Saeed and Naima are distracted by other matters, and don’t open the shop. Ethel suffers a disappointment but later prepares for her date. Sue is depressed and Ali’s frustration bubbles over.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 06/08/1985
    6.9/1014 votes
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    #9 - 06/08/1985

    Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 8/6/1985

    Sue is doing a lot better, but Mary is having real trouble coping. There are celebrations when Pauline comes home. Angie is finding life on the wagon tough. Naima finally confronts Saeed about the note she has received and Angie catches Den out in a lie that may have far reaching consequences.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 19/02/1985
    6.8/1078 votes
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    #10 - 19/02/1985

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/1985

    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

  • 12/03/1985
    6.8/1025 votes
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    #11 - 12/03/1985

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/1985

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 21/03/1985
    6.8/1025 votes
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    #12 - 21/03/1985

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/1985

    Saeed's shop has been broken into, but he refuses to let the police handle it. Ali get's mugged and beaten up.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 09/05/1985
    6.8/1018 votes
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    #13 - 09/05/1985

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 5/9/1985

    Kath celebrates her birthday. The stranger looking for Mary is still hanging around. Ian’s cooking is well appreciated. Michelle has started work. Lou starts doing her own research into what is wrong with her – much to the amusement of others. Sharon is upset about Den and Angie’s goings ons. Ian’s film night surprises everyone.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 30/05/1985
    6.8/1015 votes
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    #14 - 30/05/1985

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 5/30/1985

    Sharon is in Michelle’s bad books. Nothing is going right for Andy and Kelvin may have pushed his luck too far with Tony. Ali goes to see Den about a car but Debbie makes a point that will throw a spanner in the works. Lou’s demands are getting everyone down and Pauline is still not getting the support she needs, leading to possibly tragic circumstances.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 26/03/1985
    6.7/1023 votes
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    #15 - 26/03/1985

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/1985

    Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jim Hawkins

  • 23/04/1985
    6.7/1019 votes
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    #16 - 23/04/1985

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/1985

    The kids all head back to school, some less willing than others, but Mark is still nowhere to be found. Lofty's latest purchase causes a few giggles and Ethel's first go at cooking for the Vic doesn't quite go as planned. Den is away and Ange takes the flirting with one particular customer to a new level. Saeed impressess Naima.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 09/07/1985
    6.7/1015 votes
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    #17 - 09/07/1985

    Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 7/9/1985

    Andy and Debbie find a new way to advertise the “Save Our Square” campaign. Sue decides to go back to work and Lou settles in at Kath and Pete’s. There is more speculation about Lofty and Michelle and everyone but Ethel thinks Willy is on the nose. Ali prepares for the funeral and Angie, who is struggling to stick to her decision, gets a bit of a culture shock. Lofty gets another “new look” compliments of Michelle.

    Director: Antonia Bird

    Writer: N/A

  • 28/02/1985
    6.6/1026 votes
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    #18 - 28/02/1985

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/1985

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 07/03/1985
    6.6/1024 votes
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    #19 - 07/03/1985

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/1985

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 09/04/1985
    6.6/1020 votes
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    #20 - 09/04/1985

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/9/1985

    Mary is unwell and people are starting to notice. Ange and Den are worried about the Vic's bottom line, but they can't agree on how to boost business. Ange eventually sends Den off to check out a strip act. Pauline leads Naima astray, Debbie upsets Mary and Ian finally snaps.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 14/05/1985
    6.6/1017 votes
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    #21 - 14/05/1985

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 5/14/1985

    Den smells a rat. The identity of the stranger is revealed. Michelle is furious at Ian and Kelvin over the ‘Chaz’ incident, but Kelvin’s explanation placates her. Everyone finally takes Lou serious about being ill. Mary blames Lofty for being found. Den and Angie come clean with each other and Den reveals more than Angie wants to hear.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 16/05/1985
    6.6/1015 votes
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    #22 - 16/05/1985

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 5/16/1985

    Lou has shingles. Mary apologises to a relieved Lofty. Tony comes to Debbie’s rescue in the kitchen. Angie and Den come to an agreement, for Sharon’s sake – but will they honour it? Dinner at Debbie and Andy’s opens new doors for Naima.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 21/05/1985
    6.6/1015 votes
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    #23 - 21/05/1985

    Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 5/21/1985

    Naima has her first driving lesson with disastrous results. Tony is upset after a visit from Angie and Den and Angie promise Sharon things are going to change. Sharon’s nose is out of joint over Michelle and Kelvin seeing each other again but she refuses an invitation to dinner from Ian and seems to have other ideas. Lofty’s well meaning gesture is not welcomed by Mary. Den and Angie seem to have put the spark back into their marriage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 04/06/1985
    6.6/1015 votes
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    #24 - 04/06/1985

    Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 6/4/1985

    An ambulance takes Pauline to the hospital. Ali and Sue try to get money for the car Naima crashed not only from her, but also from Saeed, Den and Angie! Andy's stolen bike is found by the police.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 06/06/1985
    6.6/1014 votes
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    #25 - 06/06/1985

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 6/6/1985

    Lou moves in with Pete and Kathy. A group of teenagers beat up Ian. Arthur doesn't like Michelle to go out with Kevin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A