The Slaters throw a New Year's Eve party, where Eve sets about befriending Nish and Stacey worries that Harvey is about to propose to her mum when she sees him with a ring-sized box. That all pales into insignificance, however, when the guests start collapsing. Phil is thrilled to see in 2023 with his family, although his good mood is short-lived. Ricky tells Sonia he is going back to Germany. Chelsea implores Whitney to make a move on Zack.

The Slaters deal with the fallout from New Year’s Eve. Kat fears the consequences of Phil’s actions, and Nish is determined to strike a deal.

Kat faces a desperate plight, and Suki counsels caution to hot-headed Nish.

Phil desperately searches for a solution, Billy makes a life-changing decision, and Stacey is determined to get the truth.

Phil takes matters into his own hands, but will he be in time? Vinny fights for a role in the Panesar family business.

Martin is stunned by what he learns, a blast from the past rattles Zack, and Ricky Jr lashes out at Jack.

Zack’s world is turned upside down, Stacey is determined to keep her word, and Denise plans to put the spark back into her marriage.

Zack shatters Whitney’s dreams, the Slaters face serious money problems, and an impromptu party at Number 27 ends in a massive row.

Denise seeks solace in the bottle and a new friend. Sharon is desperate to find out why Zack’s a mess, and Lola and Jay have a big announcement.

Zack gets ready to take responsibility. Denise tries to make a problem disappear. Alfie hits upon a money-making idea.

Whitney goes for her first baby scan. Alfie sneakily reopens The Vic. Ben and Jay’s crossed wires cause problems.

Alfie’s plan backfires. Lola starts thinking about a face from her past. Zack is desperate for answers.

Alfie gathers everyone but the moment is interrupted. Lily makes a big decision. Sam contemplates her future.

Lily struggles with a life-changing decision. Jay turns to Linda to help fix a big mistake, and Sonia has an expensive problem to solve.

Sam gets the opportunity to make up for past failures. Phil offers to help Billy complete a secret mission. Bernie and Felix compete for a job at The Albert, and Martin realises he needs to support Lily.

Billy comes face to face with a new Walford arrival who has a connection to the Square. Ricky has an important question to ask, and Jack struggles with his guilt over Ricky Jr.

Will Jay and Lola make it down the aisle? Sam faces a difficult choice, and Sonia is surprised when help arrives.

Jack makes his feelings known but isn’t pleased with the reaction. Lola makes a big decision about Lexi, and Felix pitches a money-spinning idea to Kathy.

Lexi’s reaction shocks her loved ones, Jack’s behaviour alienates his family, and Zack tries to find out why Sam stayed in Walford.

Lola’s new client isn’t everything she seems to be, Patrick tries to calm troubled waters, and Sonia has teething problems with her new lodger.

Zack makes a big decision about the future, Lola is spooked by a strange gesture, and Martin is offered an opportunity that’s too good to miss.

Lola’s world is turned upside down, Nish is keen to expand the Panesar empire, and Reiss is jealous of Sonia’s free-spirited lodger, Jed.

Lola is overcome with emotion after a revelation about her past. Chelsea suspects something is wrong with Whitney, and Zack breaks down to Sharon over recent events.

Nish and Vinny go behind Suki’s back, Whitney makes an important decision, and Lola confronts her past.

Nish puts his new plan into action, Lola revaluates her time, and Reiss discovers an unsettling truth.