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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 37 Episode 66 - 26/04/2021
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 26/04/2021

    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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  2. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 7 - 7
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #2 - 7

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 47 - 47
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #3 - 47

    S1:E47

    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:Unknown

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  4. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 18 - 18
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #4 - 18

    S1:E18

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 2 - 2
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 17 - 17
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #6 - 17

    S1:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 24 - 24
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #7 - 24

    S1:E24

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 28 - 28
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #8 - 28

    S1:E28

    Lou wakes up screaming from a nightmare. Den is disappointed with himself. Dr Legg shares some deep concerns about Pauline with Arthur. Ian’s term as the Queen Vic’s latest chef looks to be coming to an end. Michelle gets a new look. Tony warns Michelle off Kelvin, at least until exams are over, meanwhile Sharon moves in for the kill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 46 - 46
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #9 - 46

    S1:E46

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 48 - 48
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #10 - 48

    S1:E48

    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:Unknown

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  11. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 50 - 50
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #11 - 50

    S1:E50

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 1 - 1
    6.9/10(81 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 10 - 10
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #13 - 10

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 19 - 19
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #14 - 19

    S1:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 5 - 5
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 11 - 11
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #16 - 11

    S1:E11

    Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jim Hawkins

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  17. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 30 - 30
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #17 - 30

    S1:E30

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 49 - 49
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #18 - 49

    S1:E49

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 6 - 6
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 15 - 15
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #20 - 15

    S1:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 22 - 22
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #21 - 22

    S1:E22

    Angie decides to ban Ethel from cooking at the Vic and wants Ian to do it. Deb is in anxiety about what to serve Sayeed and Naima at the dinner she has invited them to. Lofty spends the night at Mary’s. Den is due back but Tony doesn’t want things to change. Ethel predicts that Mark will never come home. Sharon decides to confront Angie about her behaviour while Den has been away but Angie gives her some home truths about Den.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 4 - 4
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 16 - 16
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #23 - 16

    S1:E16

    Nick is on the news. Lou has come around to the idea of a holiday and Den is determined to get away to Spain for a week. Naima and Saeed are getting along better. Dr Legg tries to help Mary get better accommodation, and finds out something that bothers him. Lou comforts Ian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 26 - 26
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #24 - 26

    S1:E26

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 27 - 27
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #25 - 27

    S1:E27

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"26/04/2021" is the best rated episode of "EastEnders". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/26/2021. This episode scored 2.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "7".