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The Worst Episodes of EastEnders

Every episode of EastEnders ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of EastEnders!

Worst episode
S2E87 178
1.01 votes
Best episode
S1E1 1
6.984 votes
Top season
Season 37
10.0avg
Binge time
152d 10h
7344 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    EastEnders Season 2 Episode 87 - 178
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E87

    Kelvin and Eddie have a standoff with Harry in the community centre, and ask him to explain why he sabotaged The Banned's competition performance. Harry says the band was useless and had no chance of making it, so he did it to show them all up.

    Director:Michael Robartes
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. EastEnders Season 4 Episode 23 - 326
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E23

    Wicksy arrives home from holiday and spends the day playing Magda and Donna off against each other. Elizabeth gives Ian the run-around. Darren's 'African Culture' evening is not all it seems, as it has an exclusively male audience and Dot gets the shock of her life when she walks in on it and faints!

    Director:Chris Clough
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. EastEnders Season 10 Episode 89 - 1020
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S10:E89

    Grant thinks it's his lucky day, David blows the whistle on Ricky and Bianca, and Natalie is in for a shock when she makes some new friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. EastEnders Season 10 Episode 112 - 1043
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S10:E112

    Everyone in Albert Square has been invited to celebrate Phil and Kathy's engagement at the Queen Vic. But when Grant gets some devastating news it becomes a party that no one is likely to forget.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. EastEnders Season 11 Episode 45 - 1118
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S11:E45

    "Stag night" for Mark in the Vic and Ruth in the Café. Ruth and Pauline find they have something in common, while Tiffany and Bianca find it's a man's world. Sharon is left out in the cold while the rest of the Square enjoy themselves. Mark and Arthur have an emotional talk, and Ruth makes an assurance to Pauline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 91 - 1321
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E91

    Alan and Ian are both suffering parental traumas, while Nellie is more worried about her cat. A close call with tragedy provokes a strong reaction around the square. Carol leads the charge and Cindy proves a force to be reckoned with.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 95 - 1325
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E95

    Nellie has a surprise for Mark and Ruth. Peggy tries to reassure Kathy about Phil's behaviour. David is pressured into making promises. And Pauline wants to take the council to task over the adventure playground.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 102 - 1332
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E102

    Felix has an unusual gift for Robbie. Mark realises he's been acting selfishly, and Simon has an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 106 - 1336
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E106

    Tony is still in the doghouse, while Dan tries to get Sarah in the holiday spirit by playing a dangerous joke on her. Bianca decides that a girls' day out will cheer up Tiffany, but there seems to be no escape from the pressures of impending motherhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 107 - 1337
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E107

    Tiffany's future looks bright while Simon's loyalties are tested when Tony decides to confide in him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 108 - 1338
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E108

    Back from Blackpool, Simon and Tiffany have questions for Tony. Lorraine finds a solution to Grant's problem and Cindy seeks advice, while Ian pursues his suspicions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 109 - 1339
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E109

    A face from the past turns up to surprise David and Cindy. Frankie talks herself into a job, and there's an unwanted guest at Tiffany's birthday party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 110 - 1340
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E110

    Nigel offers to help Lorraine, and Pauline has some good news for the community. Robbie finds some buried treasure, and there's a shock in store for Ian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 111 - 1341
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E111

    Cindy is desperate to talk to Ian, but he is avoiding her. Tiffany's world falls apart as Tony and Simon finally communicate. And Ricky arrives home to an enthusiastic welcome from Bianca.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 112 - 1342
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E112

    Ian is slapped in the face by harsh reality as Cindy reveals her plans. But is she telling him the whole story? David confides in Carol. Grant questions an angry and hurt Tiffany. Alan finds Frankie is very determined to get her way, and Ricky has an answer for Bianca.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 114 - 1344
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E114

    Ian is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and David at whatever cost. While Tony is convinced of his feelings for Simon, he is less certain how to face the rest of Albert Square.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 115 - 1345
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E115

    It's the day of reckoning in the Beale household, but Ian has a shock in store for Cindy. Alan and Carol have reached stalemate so Frankie takes the opportunity to launch a new attack. Peggy is infuriated by the situation between Grant and Tiffany, but Sanjay is pleased by Gita's news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 117 - 1347
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E117

    Phil returns from Scotland, but the welcome is not as warm as he would have liked. Cindy has a frustrating day without David, while Ted has a battle with some home truths.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 118 - 1348
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E118

    Phil is having trouble remembering what he did last night. Kathy is shocked by the developments in her son's marriage. Gita and Sanjay plan a night to be remembered. Alan has a secret rendezvous. Lorraine is still worried about Joe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 119 - 1349
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E119

    As Roy plans his marriage to Pat, he recognises someone from the past. Cindy has an uncomfortable encounter, and George and Grant find themselves getting closer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 121 - 1351
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E121

    Cindy, feeling like a prisoner, appeals to David to provide an escape route. Carol makes a shocking discovery. Kathy is driven to find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on when matters with Phil appear to be getting out of hand. Tiffany discovers that Grant, seemingly a changed man, really cares.

    Director:Claire Winyard
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 122 - 1352
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E122

    Desperate Cindy makes a fateful decision which she could live to regret. Kathy tries to avoid Phil and Carol confronts Alan.

    Director:Claire Winyard
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. EastEnders Season 12 Episode 129 - 1359
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S12:E129

    David gets a dressing down from Gita. The police have disturbing news for Ian, and there's trouble at home for Simon and Tony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. EastEnders Season 13 Episode 99 - 1490
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S13:E99

    Tiffany receives flowers from an unwelcome admirer. Simon is made to feel excluded by Irene's family reunion meal. Grant tries to convince Phil a trip to Paris is just what he needs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. EastEnders Season 13 Episode 100 - 1491
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    S13:E100

    Tiffany is in a panic about the marriage blessing. Mark is suffering from the side-effects of his medication and cannot go with Ruth to the fostering class.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"178" is the worst rated episode of EastEnders. It scored 1.0/10 from 1 votes. Directed by Michael Robartes and written by Unknown, it aired on October 30, 1986.

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