6.8/1078 votes#1 - 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
7.3/1031 votes#2 - 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
6.2/1026 votes#3 - 26/02/1985
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/26/1985
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1026 votes#4 - 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
6.5/1023 votes#5 - 05/03/1985
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/1985
Lou is made an offer she finds easy to refuse and there is a new arrival in the Square.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1024 votes#6 - 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
6.8/1025 votes#7 - 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
- 6.2/1021 votes
#8 - 14/03/1985
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/1985
Pete helps Den to get a night off from Angie, so that Den can use this excuse to see his mistress.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.3/1023 votes
#9 - 19/03/1985
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/1985
After Nick sells some stolen goods to Kevin, Det. Sgt. Rich finds out about it. Angie finds out that the story about the Bentley Den used to get the night off is not true.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/1025 votes
#10 - 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
- 6.7/1023 votes
#11 - 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
- 5.8/1021 votes
#12 - 28/03/1985
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/28/1985
Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1021 votes
#13 - 02/04/1985
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/2/1985
Ethel babysits for Mary with frightening results.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.2/1022 votes
#14 - 04/04/1985
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/4/1985
Mary is in a panic and everyone joins the search. Den cements plans for his holiday and competition between Michelle and Sharon for Kelvin's affections heats up. Pete is unhappy with Ian’s career plans.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/1020 votes
#15 - 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
- 6.3/1019 votes
#16 - 11/04/1985
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/11/1985
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1023 votes
#17 - 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
- 7.2/1018 votes
#18 - 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
- 6.7/1019 votes
#19 - 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
- 5.6/1017 votes
#20 - 25/04/1985
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/1985
Den gets caught out and Angie organises an evening out. Mary is getting desperate for money and Den tells Angie he has to spend another week in Spain. The identity of the prank caller to the cafe is revealed and Ali's latest trip to the races causes more problems for him & Sue.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.3/1017 votes
#21 - 30/04/1985
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/1985
Ali is told who's been calling the cafe - but he daren't tell Sue who it is. Lou and Michelle return. Mary gets some work and it's Angie's turn to get caught out. Ethel's pies cause a stir and the Fowler's call the police.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.3/1016 votes
#22 - 02/05/1985
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/2/1985
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.3/1016 votes
#23 - 07/05/1985
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/1985
Lou is unwell but keeping Arthur on his toes. Den arrives back at the Vic, but doesn’t get the welcome he was expecting. Michelle gets a taste of her own medicine and a lie is revealed. Someone comes looking for Mary. New information gets the ‘Save Our Square’ committee mobilised again.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/1018 votes
#24 - 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
- 6.6/1017 votes
#25 - 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
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Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"19/02/1985" is the best rated episode of "EastEnders" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by Matthew Robinson and written by Gerry Huxham, it aired on 2/19/1985. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "21/02/1985".