Martin is furious when he discovers that Phil has hired Ritchie Scott to defend Sonia. Max is alarmed when Stacey leaves behind a memento in his bedroom. Denise tries to get through to Deano.
As the police wait for Pauline's post-mortem results the residents of the Square question Sonia's innocence.
Stella feels excluded from the Mitchell family and Deano finally comes to a decision about Shirley.
Martin's suspicions are confirmed when the police arrive at the Brannings to arrest Sonia. Sean is determined to find out the identity of Stacey's mystery man. Dawn deceives Rob and May.
As the police search for Sonia, Phil offers to help her disappear for good, but can she leave Rebecca behind? Stacey is touched by Bradley's unexpected gesture on Jean's birthday.
Deano struggles to hold it together as Chelsea discovers the truth about his visit to Shirley. Stella tries to probe a reticent Ben about Phil's friends. Max and Stacey enjoy a risky rendezvous in the Vic.
The Wicks family anxiously wait for news as an unconscious Deano lies in hospital, but who called Shirley? A guilty Max does his best to avoid Stacey. Ben ruins Stella's birthday plans for Phil.
Phil is shocked by an unexpected visitor on his birthday who is out for revenge. Shirley is devastated by Deano's accusations. Naomi has some good news for Garry and Minty.
An anguished Martin hunts for clues to Sonia's whereabouts, convinced that Phil knows more than he's admitting. The Wicks family prepare for Deano's return from hospital. A guilty Max tries to avoid Stacey.
Martin takes Ben hostage to get some answers from Phil about Sonia and Rebecca. Rob becomes increasingly suspicious by Dawn's strange behaviour while Carly finally loses it with Shirley.
A surprise return from Martin's past forces him to face some difficult truths about him and Sonia. Shirley finds a new home in Walford and Rob tries to convince Dawn he loves her.
Carly will stop at nothing to uncover Kevin's secret while Martin is shocked at the reading of Pauline's will. Plus, Dawn and Rob play a dangerous game.
Deano and Carly struggle to come to terms with Kevin's revelation. Ben finally manages to get rid of Stella, and Martin takes a final stand against his mother.
Carly's guilt grows as the rest of the family try to make sense of Kevin's disappearance. Martin makes a major decision about his future. Dawn agrees to Rob's plan.
Dawn decides that she's had enough of staying quiet about the baby. Bert's life is turned upside down by a surprise arrival on the Square, and the pressure of Kevin's disappearance finally gets to Carly.
Dawn and Rob continue their affair, but is it a secret from everyone? Bert's attempt to get rid of Jay doesn't go according to plan. Carly's behaviour prompts Deano to spend time with his mother.
May reveals how far she is willing to go to get hold of Dawn's baby. Mickey is supicious of Darren and Libby's behaviour. Ben tries to keep Phil away from Stella.
May is forced to deal with the consequences of her actions. Phil and Stella decide to give their relationship another try. Mickey finally discovers Dawn's secret.
Phil struggles to cope with the demands of Ben, work and Stella. Tanya accuses Max of having an affair and Denise makes a decision about her family's future.
Max thinks he's back in control, but Stacey has a confession to make. Pat helps out an ungrateful Bert, and Preeti's attempts to impress Mickey don't go according to plan.
To take her mind off Max, Stacey hosts a party for Preeti. Bert has a day of being irresponsible. May wants to know why Dawn isn't coming back to Walford.
Sean thinks he knows Max's secret and determines to tell Tanya. Ian goes upmarket and holds a dinner party for his birthday. Bert is worried about social services coming to visit.
Max starts to believe there might be something between Sean and Tanya. Keith inspires Libby in a new business venture. Bert spends his first day at work.
Are May and Rob ready for Dawn's resolute return to the Square? Shirley takes Deano on a night out that he will never forget, and Sean helps Chelsea deal with Tanya.
Dawn decides to confront May but is shocked by her reaction. Carly forces Deano to choose between Shirley and her and Mo gets a visit from Customs & Excise.
Kevin decides to stay in the Square and sets about winning his family back. Ben is worried when Stella finds out that he betrayed her trust and Kevin decides to take advantage of Dawn's pregnancy.
Ben puts his trust in Stella but is this a mistake? Kevin realises how much he's hurt Denise and Stacey makes a fool of herself whilst trying to impress Max.
Stella's manipulation of Ben continues. Kevin makes a grand gesture in an attempt to win Denise back and Max keeps Stacey sweet with dreams of their future together.
Honey plucks up the courage to tell Billy her big news. Chelsea seizes an opportunity to cause trouble. Stacey makes a discovery. Peggy and Ian have a misunderstanding.
Stacey and Tanya come to blows at Peggy's birthday party, forcing Max to take drastic steps. Billy worries that he won't be able to provide for his family. Phil is pushed too far by Ian.
Rob is shocked by Dawn's savvy, but May won't accept there is a problem. Stella discovers that Ben is being bullied. Max takes a huge risk to be with Stacey.
Stella encourages Ben to stand up to the bullies, but is it the right advice? Dawn won't let Rob go without a fight. Billy suffers another financial setback.
Stella uses her power over Ben to get exactly what she wants. May's in denial as Rob finally leaves her for Dawn. Ian manages to persuade Jane to move their family into Pauline's old house.
Stella gets the proposal she wants, but will she get everything her way? As Rob and Dawn flaunt their new relationship, Jane suggests a way for May to get revenge. Dot finds comfort in an unlikely source.
Dot is pushed to breaking point by Yolande's presence at the launderette. Phil and Billy take great pleasure in making Ian's life as difficult as possible. Rob and Dawn realise that May means business.
Ian asks Dot to look after Pauline's ashes, allowing her to finally come to terms with her emotions. Stella's manipulation of Ben increases further. May's revenge backfires.
Garry is uneasy about the connection between Minty and Garry's mother. Jay gets anxious as Bert's condition worsens. Max has to act fast to avoid being caught out by Abi.
Bradley comes to a decision about his relationship with Preeti. Billy and Honey disagree over their unborn child. Ian tries to scupper Peggy's application for a late licence.
May promises to leave Rob and Dawn alone, but is she telling the truth? The feud between the Beales and the Mitchells steps up a gear when Ian finds a brick wall in his back yard.
Libby gives Darren short shrift and gets carried away with online dating. May reveals her black eye to the world and blames Rob. The Beales and the Mitchells almost come to blows in the launderette.
Yolande finds out about Libby's date and worries for her safety. Rob confronts May over her accusations. The Mitchells and the Beales agree to a truce, but is this really the end of the feud?
Phil and Ian continue to argue as their camping trip is cut short, and things go from bad to worse as Phil loses control of the car. Yolande's disapproval of Libby's date turns to sympathy when she learns how badly it went wrong.
While Billy leaves the crash site to alert the emergency services, Phil must put old hostilities aside to salvage the situation. Peggy and the girls laugh at the boys' expense, unaware of the danger they are in. Bradley learns that Stacey's new relationship comes with complications.
The Beales and the Mitchells draw a line under their feud. Manipulative May takes advantage of Dawn's doubts over Rob when Naomi makes a startling discovery.
Phil's post-crash emotions reach the surface, leading to a shock announcement that leaves Stella feeling sidelined. May deviously turns the tables on Naomi.
Stacey issues Max with an ultimatum after making an unwelcome discovery. May drives Naomi out of town. Darren unwittingly gets Libby in trouble with the law.
Denise finds Libby and Darren in a compromising situation. Sean returns, but will he be able to win back Chelsea? May's visitor strengthens her resolve.
Darren tries to urge Keith into action, but it could be too late. A letter brings bad news for Carly. Bradley loses something precious. Chelsea sets up Carly. Dawn hopes her dreams are finally coming true and Bradley convinces Stacey to help him find the elusive Marge.
Carly tells Chelsea the truth about Sean, but will Chelsea believe her? Dot struggles to keep her mind off cigarettes and Darren looks for a way to stay in Walford.
Sean peruses Carly, but has he met his match? Stacey makes an unwelcome discovery about Max's holiday. Dot is forced to answer awkward questions about George.
Dawn is shocked to discover that Rob and May are taking her hostage until the baby is born. An isolated Carly begins to realise just what she's lost. Stella engineers a surprise for Ben.
A shaken Dawn returns to the Square after escaping from May and Rob. Carly turns to Shirley to make sense of her future. Peggy kicks off a war with Yolande.
May's attempt to kidnap baby Summer is thwarted, but she can't stay away for long. Missing Ben and bullied by Olive at her wedding dress fitting, Stella struggles to cope. Stacey blows out Bradley's dinner date.
Bradley tries to impress Stacey by taking to the karaoke at Shirley's raucous party. Lucy's school project shocks Ian. How low will Mickey go to make some cash?
A humiliated Bradley decides to give up on Stacey, but is she regretting her decision? A surprise discovery makes Phil and Peggy wonder if Stella is hiding something. Li teaches Mickey a lesson.
Phil has a tough decision to make after a meeting with Stella's parents exposes her lies. Things seem to be going smoothly for Bradley and Stacey, but not for long.
Peggy hopes the reopening of the Vic goes well. Bradley contemplates bigger changes in life. Dawn struggles to balance life as a new mum. The pressure of missing Ben finally gets to Stella.
Bradley hopes a fancy dinner will convince Stacey to move to Paris, even though she ends up cooking it herself. Ian is devastated when he makes a discovery about Jane. Peggy is shocked when she finds out what Pat has on offer after hours at the bookies.
Bradley's determined to do things properly with Stacey, but how will she answer when she realises Max is back on the Square? Jane opens up about the lie she's been living. Peggy attempts to expose Pat's illegal activities at the bookies.
Bradley is left reeling by Stacey's response, while Max is still worried by the threat she made to tell Tanya about their affair. With Tanya and the kids back on the Square, who will get the biggest shock?
Stacey fails to keep her engagement to Bradley a secret, and Max forces her to make a difficult decision. Phil begins to have doubts about marrying Stella.
Phil and Stella's stag and hen night celebrations lead to humiliation for one and prompt a revelation from the other, with Shirley lending a sympathetic ear. Max continues to try to drive a wedge between Stacey and Bradley.
Stella is distressed and Peggy is on the war path after Phil stays out all night. Can Shirley urge Phil to make the right decision? Deano and Chelsea join forces to teach Sean a lesson. Li leaves Walford as Wellard goes missing.
A confident Ben returns from football camp ready to stand up to Stella. Phil finally reaches a decision. Deano's attempt to stand up to Sean seriously backfires. Mickey is shocked to discover that Wellard has been kidnapped.
Ben finally tells Abi what Stella is doing to him. Gus returns to the news that Wellard is missing. A new arrival on the Square causes problems for Denise.
Ben and Abi attempt to run away, but how far will they get? Yolande's holiday mood evaporates after a nasty run-in with Jay. The identity of the Walford dognapper is revealed.
Phil and Stella's wedding day arrives, but will Ben have the confidence to speak out? Jay is shocked by the appearance of a face from his past. Denise is oblivious to Zainab's plans.
Phil is inconsolable over Ben, which sends Peggy into deep concern. Are they going to be able to cope? A hyperactive Bobby gives the Beales the run-around.
Sean is pushed to the limit when he's caught driving Charlie's cab. Lucy continues her secret relationship with Craig under Ian's nose. Patrick is brutually attacked in the Minutemart.
Things look bad for Sean when he is questioned by the police, but Carly and Stacey are determined to prove his innocence. Patrick's recovery hangs in the balance.
Yolande frets over Patrick's recovery. Sean's solicitor gives him new hope that he will be released, but Carly questions his innocence as the investigation into Patrick's attack takes a new turn.
Ian asks Craig to stick around for his party, unaware that he is seeing Lucy, but panic sets in when he discovers his daughter has gone home with his star employee. Patrick struggles with the idea of going back to Albert Square, and considers returning to Trinidad.
Fearing what Ian will do when he gets his hands on Craig, Max joins the search for Lucy. A fragile Patrick is dragged to the Vic by Charlie, only to be confronted by more aggression.
Ian tries everything to protect Lucy from herself, but it looks like he could go too far when he loses faith in the police. Carly is crushed and Deano pledges to support his sister, but will he abandon Chelsea in the process?
As Pat's past catches up with her, will she make it to Worthing, or will Shirley wreck her plans? Heather considers telling Garry how she feels about him, while the object of her affection encourages Dawn to bond with Summer.
Sean's desperation to clear his name has serious repercussions for Deano. Roxy's blast from the past makes things difficult for the sisters, so Ronnie calls Ian to the rescue.
Chelsea and Deano have a shocking revelation that affects Sean's life behind bars. Peggy returns to a nasty surprise from Ronnie and Roxy, but where's Phil? Minty makes a grand gesture to Hazel.
Kevin makes an unwitting discovery as Peggy keeps the square in the dark about Phil's whereabouts. Ian has a drastic solution to rein in wayward Lucy. Garry resigns himself to his fate.
Kevin wrestles with his conscience over whether to report Chelsea and Deano to the police. Ian loses his temper when he realises that Lucy's good behaviour is an act. Peggy finds it hard to cope without Phil. Will Dot get to grips with Bradley's computer?
Having asked Ronnie and Roxy to pack their bags, Peggy wonders if she'll ever find Phil. Lucy's plan to run away has ramifications for other people on the Square. Carly can't believe what Kevin has done. Mickey and Gus fall out over their dates.
Deano wants to withdraw his statement as the pressure from Lucy builds, but a big surprise in the Vic changes everything. Will Peggy be able to protect Ben from Phil's troubles now he's back?
Who is sending flowers to Ian, and who is Lucy talking to on the internet? Denise uncovers Kevin's deception. Phil ignores Peggy's warning about his drinking. Sean returns to the Square intent on revenge. Jase tries to be a good father.
Ian and Jane are unsettled by recent events. Lucy claims to be in contact with Cindy. Phil wants to drink with Shirley, but will she be an easy listener? Jase enlists Libby to help Jay.
Chelsea's got hair trouble as Sean turns his attentions to Deano. Ben returns from Aunt Sal's, but can Phil stay sober? Jane worries for Ian's sanity as he continues to obsess about Cindy.
Phil falls off the wagon and threatens Ben. Ian visits Gina thinking she's pretending to be Cindy. Jase tries to protect Jay from name-calling, but ends up threatening Max.
As Ian starts to doubt his own sanity, something turns up which makes him sure someone is out to get him. Sean catches up with Deano and Kevin realises he needs to protect his son. Phil promises Peggy he's turned a corner with his drinking. Billy uncovers a secret from Jase's past.
Paranoia overcomes Ian as he writes a list of potential enemies, but is the culprit closer to home? Kevin plans to save Deano. Phil moves back to the Vic but is already picking fights. Jase gets the cold shoulder from Yolande.
A message from beyond the grave leaves Ian shocked. Kevin tries to help Deano, but will he go through with it? Jay learns the truth about his dad and is less than impressed.
Ian attempts to uncover the truth behind the messages. Kevin has some explaining to do, but will Denise listen? Jay tries to come to terms with his dad's secret.
Speculation over Ian's disappearance spreads through the Square. Shirley is forced to consider desperate measures to pay the rent as Jean's involvement in the wedding continues to antagonise Stacey.
As Heather uncovers a terrible home truth, Jane faces up to the fact that Ian might be gone for good. Meanwhile, to Stacey's dismay, Bradley decides on his best man.
Max comes up against Stacey when he reconsiders being Bradley's best man. Jane worries that Steven's presence is preventing Lucy and Peter from dealing with Ian's disappearance. And with prison looming large for Chelsea and Deano, the Wicks family try to stay united.
Kevin and Shirley force Deano to confront the truth, but at what cost? Jane gets a visit from the police, who have news about Ian. Steven's influence over Peter and Lucy grows. Roxy tries to make it up to Patrick, but his relationship with Yolande reaches rock bottom.
Kevin, Denise and Shirley try to hide Deano's disappearance from Chelsea. The police question a jumpy Steven, and Jane finally gets a message from Ian. Yolande suspects that Patrick might be having an affair.
Sean suspects that Deano is with Carly, but can she fend him off? Jane starts to rely on Steven but doesn't realise that he's misread the signals. Patrick and Heather's first day at the Minute Mart doesn't start well.
With Deano still missing, there's tension and tears as the Wicks family prepares for court. A newcomer to the Square knocks Shirley off her feet, and she faces a race against time to reach the courtroom.
Chelsea and Deano struggle to come to terms with their fate, as Denise crumbles under the pressure. Jane takes exception to Steven's attitude and throws him out, but a sympathetic Lucy can't believe how he has been treated.
With Shirley unable to work, Vinnie stands in and livens up the Vic. Kevin hosts a dinner for the Masoods which ends in disaster. In the middle of the night, Steven persuades Lucy that there's something she has to see.
Jane is frantic after discovering that Lucy is missing, while Steven reveals what happened to Ian. Lucy escapes as Steven's story unravels, but a struggle on her return ends with a gunshot.
There’s blood on Ian, but it’s Jane who has been shot. Ian calls for an ambulance and tells them to send the police too. Lucy covers for Steven and lies to the police about the shooting. Jane admits to Ian that she hit Steven, and that she thinks he needs mental help. The police bring Lucy back to the Square and she finds Steven at the house. Lucy tells Steven to do a runner, but he insists they have breakfast instead. Jane arrives at the hospital and immediately goes into surgery. Outside the hospital, Ian finds Steven in the car and quickly drives him to a mental health facility. Back at the hospital, the surgical team needs to see Ian as there’s a problem with Jane.
Ian and Jane struggle to come to terms with devastating news. Ronnie and Roxy start making plans for the future and Kevin is irritated by a new arrival on the Square.
Peggy hatches a desperate scheme to keep the bailiffs at bay. Stress mounts as Stacey and Bradley's wedding approaches. The Masoods struggle to decorate their new home. Jase battles to fit into Walford life.
Peggy deals with the fallout from her botched insurance scam. Tanya is tempted by Sean. Heather renews her pursuit of the hapless Garry. Jase is dogged by his secret past.
Tensions mount at Stacey and Bradley's pre-wedding lunch until Dot receives some shocking news. Roxy's ex-fiance Damian makes a surprise return. Jase is tempted to return to his violent past.
Stacey and Max fear their affair has been discovered. Roxy plans to free Peggy from her financial worries. Heather throws herself into saving Minty and Hazel's wedding plans.
The arrival of Max's charismatic younger brother, Jack, has unexpected consequences for Ronnie. Damian is rocked by a discovery about Roxy. Jase is torn between loyalties between his old gang and responsibilities for Jay.
On the eve of her wedding, Stacey is forced to confront her feelings for Bradley. Meanwhile, the Masood household anxiously await Syed's arrival, but is Zainab setting herself for a fall? Sean makes a shocking discovery at Bradley's stag do.
Ronnie risks Peggy's debt money in a game of poker with Jack. Sean struggles to contain his frustrations after the wedding. Shabnam deliberates her future career.
Jase's past finally catches up with him. Charlie confronts Sean about Jean and finally gets through to him. Meanwhile, Dawn continues to pine for Jase's affection.
Jane is hurt when, on her return from hospital, Ian finds it hard to welcome her. Sean decides to help Jean. Ronnie's dreams of running a club are smashed.
Jane confronts Ian about his behaviour. Pat decides she must take responsibility for Steven. Sean finds that he can no longer tolerate his Mum. Jack makes Ronnie an offer she can't refuse.
Bradley and Stacey return from their honeymoon, but bad news could be on the horizon. As Pat offers her grandson a haven, Ian is adamant Steven does not belong in Albert Square. Meanwhile, Phil calls in a debt.
Phil lends Kevin a helping hand, but is all as it seems? Meanwhile, a new arrival at the Beales' throws things into chaos. Will dreams come true for Minty and Hazel?
Kevin makes a promise to Deano, but will he live to regret it? Ronnie and Roxy start to recruit staff for the club and Ian takes pleasure in revealing Steven's secret.
Kevin and Darren go to desperate lengths to cover their tracks. Ronnie is unaware that someone is creating problems for her. Billy gets some unwelcome news from Ian.
Ronnie wants everything to be perfect for the opening night of the club, but a surprise guest ruins her evening. Heather attempts to bring romance into Shirley's life, and Kevin lies to Darren.
The opening night of the club proves stressful for Ronnie. Dot is forced into making a dramatic decision. Pressure builds for Kevin as Denise reveals big plans for her family.
Roxy is devastated by Ronnie's betrayal. It could be the end of the Mitchell sisters. Phil is furious when he learns of Peggy's near bankruptcy. Dawn sets her sights on Jase, but someone else may have got there first.
As an excited Honey prepares for Christmas, Billy is unable to tell her the truth. Ronnie becomes increasingly suspicious about Jack's secret life. Stacey gets cold feet about her friendship with Steven.
Phil is thrown when his plan to deal with Jack suffers an unexpected setback. Billy pays a visit to the council with disastrous consequences. Stacey is angered by Steven's lies.
Phil and Max join forces to see off Jack for good. Events take an unexpected turn for Tanya. Billy takes desperate action to help his family, but might live to regret it.
As the Brannings welcome their new arrival, Ronnie is thrown by Jack's decision. Peggy makes a shocking discovery at Billy and Honey's. Darren lends Libby a shoulder to cry on.
Peggy is shocked by Billy's actions. Steven's determination to make amends leaves Jane uneasy. Sean's return to the square makes Max and Stacey feel awkward.
Honey refuses to believe Billy is the thief. Stacey worries about Sean's motives. Steven finally discovers the extent of the damage he has caused Jane.
Lauren makes a shocking discovery that could blow her life apart. Stacey worries for Steven as he sinks into depression. Billy and Honey are dealt a nasty blow.
While Denise is making house, at Number 55 the net could be closing in on Kevin. Abi takes matters into her own hands. Steven convinces Stacey to face the world.
Kevin tries to rid the Square of evidence, but has he been overheard? In the Vic, Tanya flaunts her New Year plans in Max's face. Heather thinks she's on to Vinnie's secret.
