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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    EastEnders Season 1 Episode 51 - 51
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    #1 - 51

    S1:E51

    Sharon tries to fill Angie’s shoes while she is away. Ethel tries her hand at match making, and Lou trusts someone she shouldn’t have. Mary tells Pauline some things she has been trying to hide.

    Director:Matthew Robinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 52 - 52
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    #2 - 52

    S1:E52

    Deb and Andy are still recovering from the shock of being victims. Mary has to face the music, but has support from Pauline and Arthur. Deb gets her exam results, and Dot announces the return of ‘the prodigal son’ – but she is the only one happy about it. Arthur has happy news that doesn’t impress Michelle. Ethel’s romance hits a snag, and Andy discovers he has forgotten something very important.

    Director:Matthew Robinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 53 - 53
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    #3 - 53

    S1:E53

    Nick is hanging around annoying everyone else while Detective Sergeant Quick hangs around watching him. Kelvin gets his school results. Den takes a stand that infuriates Dot - who is upset generally at the attitudes of others towards Nick. Angie arrives home unexpectedly.

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 54 - 54
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    S1:E54

    Michelle is depressed. Kelvin, Lofty and Ian have more problems with their knitting business. Sharon continues to sexually harass (and terrify) Lofty. DS Quick upsets Dot when he pays her another visit. Angie overhears Den talking to his mistress on the phone.

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 55 - 55
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    #5 - 55

    S1:E55

    Arthur starts his new job. Tony gets some good news. Andy has an unusual request for Debbie. Nick is really starting to feel the pressure, but very few are sympathetic. Tony and Hannah argue as usual about Kelvin, but come to an agreement to support his business aspirations. Den’s latest venture has The Vic cluttered with boxes, and Sharon continues to turn up the heat.

    Director:Stephen Butcher
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 56 - 56
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    #6 - 56

    S1:E56

    Angie worries about her image. Tony helps Arthur without realising it, and Dot may have the key to fulfilling Arthur’s allotment dream. A visit from the council upsets Lou, while Deb is charmed by Andy’s new friend. The knitting business hits another snag and Angie plays private detective.

    Director:Stephen Butcher
    Writer:Tony McHale

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  7. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 57 - 57
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    #7 - 57

    S1:E57

    Angie and Den are right back to normal – at each other’s throats, playing games and terrifying Lofty. Michelle is still moping around but is yet to find someone to talk to about what her real problem is. Arthur is happy growing vegetables on the allotment. Ethel is refusing to go out anywhere alone while Nick Cotton is out and about.

    Director:Mike Gibbon
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 58 - 58
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    S1:E58

    Angie is having real difficulties coming to terms with the truth about her marriage, but Den seems to be enjoying watching her misery. Arthur gives Kelvin, Ian and Lofty some business advice and the author of the letter to Naima is revealed.

    Director:Mike Gibbon
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 59 - 59
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    #9 - 59

    S1:E59

    Sue and Ali are back from their holiday. Tony has security concerns. Arthur is still busy selling spinach and lottery tickets, but Pete and Kath give him a hard time about pilfering from work. Lofty has become Ethel’s regular escort, but ironically, Nick also turns to Lofty for help. Meanwhile, Saeed is miserable without Naima, and Mary approaches Nick for a favour. Den and all the male customers head off to the football, leaving Lofty at the mercy of Angie’s fun and games at The Vic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 60 - 60
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    #10 - 60

    S1:E60

    Nick tries to mend bridges with Ethel. Dr Legg gets a visit from both Nick and Ali with problems they find hard to talk about, but he has some good news for the Fowler’s. Tony confronts ‘the rat’ he catches leaving the building next to his flat. Meanwhile at The Vic, Sharon’s plans to seduce Lofty go horribly wrong. Michelle finally manages to confide in someone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 61 - 61
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    S1:E61

    Dr Legg is upset by all the litter in Albert Square. Lou is supportive of Michelle. At The Vic, Den tries to make things up with Sharon. Meanwhile, Sharon is shocked to find out the extent of Mary’s poverty. Den opens up to Tony and Saeed thinks he knows who wrote the note to Naima.

    Director:Stephen Butcher
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 62 - 62
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    S1:E62

    At The Vic, Den tries to get things back to normal, but Ethel still manages to surprise him. Lou convinces Michelle to tell Pauline her news. DS Quick is back on the scene, and puts a halt to Lofty and Kelvin‘s retail endeavors. There is some counterfeit money going around.

    Director:Stephen Butcher
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 63 - 63
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    #13 - 63

    S1:E63

    Andy is grieving and finds a couple of very cute things to distract him. Angie defies Den’s wishes with regards to Nick. Pauline tells Arthur Michelle’s news, but Michelle is adamant about not revealing who the other person involved is.

    Director:Mike Gibbon
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 64 - 64
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    #14 - 64

    S1:E64

    The christening of ‘the baby’ has to be postponed due to illness. The counterfeit note finds its way back into circulation. Michelle is not at all happy about all the discussion of her situation in her absence, and comes to a startling conclusion of her own.

    Director:Mike Gibbon
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 65 - 65
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    S1:E65

    Deb and Andy plan a trip. Kelvin dobs Tony in for a community project. Ali is up to old tricks. Ethel tries to do Dot and Pauline a favour. Angie and Den have dinner at Deb and Andy’s. Michelle is upset that no one is listening to her and decides to make a long overdue phone call.

    Director:Julia Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 66 - 66
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    #16 - 66

    S1:E66

    Michelle makes plans to meet with the father of her baby, but who is it? Deb decides not to go away with Andy. Ethel continues to have problems at the launderette. The father of Michelle’s baby is eventually revealed, and they come to an agreement.

    Director:Julia Smith
    Writer:Tony Holland

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  17. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 67 - 67
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    #17 - 67

    S1:E67

    Nick’s up to something, but what? Michelle informs others of her decision about her pregnancy, but not everyone is supportive of it. A new face arrives in Walford.

    Director:Stephen Butcher
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 68 - 68
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    #18 - 68

    S1:E68

    Not everyone is happy about Simon moving to Walford. Sue has had a dream that upsets her. Michelle opens up to her gran. Arthur is feeling his age. At the Vic, Angie continues to organise the darts team and a darts competition is held. Debbie turns her attention to business. Nick is up to old tricks and gets hold of some confidential information concerning Kathy.

    Director:Stephen Butcher
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 69 - 69
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    #19 - 69

    S1:E69

    Ian is put out of his own bed, but doesn’t mind as much as he makes out. Pauline gets a message for Saeed, who also receives a letter from his father. Kathy is distracted and unwell. Dot’s behaviour attracts attention. Simon announces he intends to stay on in Walford. A visitor to the square attracts a lot of attention.

    Director:Mike Gibbon
    Writer:Tony McHale

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  20. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 70 - 70
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    #20 - 70

    S1:E70

    Dr Leggett organises to have the locks changed. Kathy and Simon have a talk about his living arrangements. Mary seems to have made a new friend in Sheena. Michelle begins telling everyone about the baby. The launderette has been robbed.

    Director:Mike Gibbon
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 71 - 71
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    #21 - 71

    S1:E71

    Arthur takes the lead on the firework committee. Sheena tries to talk to Mary into doing what she does for a living. Sue finds out some home truths. Nick and Kathy come to an agreement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 72 - 72
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    #22 - 72

    S1:E72

    Angie plans a surprise for Den, but Den’s mind is on someone else. Sheena pushes Mary to start work. Debbie is still keen on Saeed’s shop, but Saeed seems to have other interests – until Andy puts a damper on everything. Angie furious over Den’s deception, is cheered up by an unexpected guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Harry Duffin

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  23. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 73 - 73
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    #23 - 73

    S1:E73

    Ethel arrives at 11am, 2 hours early for the Christening, because she wrote down 2 one's instead of 1 one. Ali is dancing & flirting with Deb, when Andy cuts in, and Sue, who has seen the way Ali was behaving, asks him if he's enjoying himself.

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 74 - 74
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    #24 - 74

    S1:E74

    It’s Halloween. Sharon’s attempts at playing practical jokes keep missing the mark. Simon starts work. Dot asks Tony for help. Deb stustuns Andy with some news, but is more shocked by his reaction.

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 75 - 75
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    #25 - 75

    S1:E75

    Dot’s nose is still out of joint about not being invited to Martin’s christening. Angie prepares for the first ‘ladies only’ night at The Vic. Nick’s generosity raises suspicions. Something Dot finds gets Pete concerned. Mary tries out her act in front of someone for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"51" is the worst rated episode of "EastEnders". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Matthew Robinson and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/13/1985. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "52".