The fallout from New Year’s Eve continues to affect Albert Square residents in different ways. Tensions are high in the Trueman-Fox household, Denise’s ordeal with Phil is far from over, and Mick is surprised when Shirley makes a decision without him.
Phil realises that his plan might not work and makes a huge offer. Ash defies Suki and heads out to let her hair down with Ben and Callum. Kim puts two and two together and warns her family.
Kat is left torn between her head and her heart and has a choice to make. Honey persuades Suki to come clean, but it’s not long before she shuts down again. Bobby is forced to think on his feet, but is he convincing enough to cover his tracks?
Aaron is adamant on going to work, only for a run-in with Neil to leave Harvey panicking about both his children. Whitney encourages Chelsea to keep up appearances at home, telling her they will catch him as soon as he slips up, and Dotty is running out of options.
Harvey tries to bribe Aaron from leaving, prompting his son to serve his some hard truths - leaving Harvey distraught. Karen is mortified to realise she encouraged Vinny to give things a try with Dotty, a surprise visitor provides much-needed support for Ben and Rainie seizes a new opportunity to discover.
A concerned Rainie helps Mick recover from his panic attack and opens up to him about her pain of losing Abi. Ben opens up about his feelings and makes a shocking decision, while Phil lashes out at Isaac, leaving Lola fuming.
Gray suggests to Chelsea that they should register Jordan's birth, giving Whitney an idea. Phil is filled with guilt about not telling Kat the truth about the extent of his possible prison sentence. Stuart's suspicions about Rainie grow, while Dana asks Bobby to keep quiet about Aaron.
Kheerat takes Gray out for a drink so that Chelsea can slip home and pick up her passport, while Billy gets a pleasant surprise when he does a house clearing. Janine learns the social workers are assessing Kat regarding Scarlett, and begs Mick to let her use the Vic's address.
Kheerat promises to meet Chelsea at the hospital to support her signing the birth certificate, only for her to get a shock. Billy tries to get the money back from the doll Karen gave to Mia, Mick scolds Rocky for watching inappropriate things on his laptop and Stuart warns Sonia to keep away from him. Jay takes pleasure in getting his revenge on Janine.
Rainie tells Mick her worries about Stuart but her husband sees their conversation, convincing him his suspicions are correct. Ben tries to convince Phil he can handle things, Gray tries to make amends and Mick agrees to Janine's request - but he is adamant that no one else must know.
Stuart learns he needs surgery as soon as possible but when pain medication is mentioned, he starts to panic. Jean grills Kat about Phil's sentence, but she is adamant her feelings will not change, and Bailey hatches a plan after seeing Karen and Mitch arguing over their sleeping arrangements. Janine is hurt by another rejection from Scarlett, so Mick intervenes in an attempt to bring mother and daughter together.
Kat is left reeling by Phil's announcement and while he claims there is nothing more to say, she is determined to find out what went wrong. Whitney is shocked to see that Gray's grip on Chelsea is tighter than ever, while Ben and Callum open up about their struggles and promise to be there for each other.
Kheerat sees his chance to help Chelsea and takes it, arranging a flat for her to escape to while he tries to make Gray confess. Sharon reminds Phil what he needs to do so he finally comes clean to Kat. Mitch and Bailey get the wrong idea after eavesdropping, and Jean inadvertently gives some terrible advice.
Kheerat thinks he is close to getting a confession from Gray, only for the doctor to interrupt and tell the new father he has to make a big decision. Harvey tells Dana they have no choice but to leave Walford, Ben has a vivid flashback of the attack, and Martin tries to cover the truth, but just cannot help himself.
Peter is shocked to hear about Aaron and warns Bobby to stay away from Dana. Bobby disregards his brother's warning and asks Kathy to borrow money - he's going to propose to his girlfriend. Stacey is upset after learning she was not the first choice for the market job and Gray quizzes Chelsea about Whitney coming to the house.
Mitch approaches Harvey about the rumours spreading around the Square, forcing the cabbie to admit they are true. Harvey later goes to see Aaron in prison and tells him this will be the last time he visits. Bobby tries to get Kathy to see sense about Dana, while Callum tells Ben he is organising a street party and asks him to meet him there in an hour if he thinks their marriage has a future. Kheerat tries to speak to Gray but is given the cold shoulder so he appeals to Eve for help.
Phil passes on the deeds of his business to Sharon, telling her that Ben is not in a good way to take over. Tommy defends Scarlett in front of a group of bullies, confident he has Phil's protection. Callum is defiant when Jack tries to shut down the party over noise complaints, Harvey drowns his sorrows and Shirley muses over Tina's whereabouts, so Zack offers to help search for her.
Jay is surprised to discover Honey's new venture and warns her it will be tough, and Rainie is panicked to hear Stuart has gone to a health retreat. After a tiring night searching for Tina, Zack reveals he saw Jada, while Shirley tells Nancy she cannot keep looking for her missing sister. Kheerat shows up at the hospital and manages to steal a moment alone with Chelsea. Bailey hatches another plan to get Mitch and Karen together.
Gray panics when he realised the Argee Bhajee has been damaged in a gas explosion, worried that the builders might discover Tina's body. Chelsea gets to hold her son for the first time but is surprised by Gray's reaction. The traders try to bribe new market inspector Honey, but she proves tougher than everyone expected. Zack tries to get in contact with Jada and Nancy arranges a family games night to stop Mick moping about.
Whitney tells DCI Arthurs everything she knows, while Gray, fearing his crimes are about to be exposed, hastily packs a bag and grabs his family's passports. Zack meets Jada but when he suggests finding her somewhere more permanent to live, she storms off - only to put daughter Alyssa in danger. Mick decides to take Ollie to visit his mum and Stacey launches her new business venture.
Kheerat feels ill after eating from the food van, so Suki takes great pleasure in announcing her son's sickness in front of a long queue of Stacey's customers. Dotty assumes she is going for a nice birthday lunch with Vinny, only to end up in the cafe. Janine tries to deter Mick from dating again, and an anxious Rainie and Callum worry about Stuart's whereabouts.
As Mick nurses a hangover, Shirley makes it clear he is not forgiven, while Rocky encourages his friend to take up boxing. Dotty is annoyed that Vinny has booked out the club on Valentine's Day, unaware he is planning a big surprise for her, while Jean is none too happy when she calls a cab for the doctor's, only for Harvey to turn up.
Vinny is preparing Dotty's belated birthday surprise but she seems preoccupied - and Patrick and Sonia soon realise why when they see her laying flowers to mark the anniversary of Nick's death. Despite Eve's reassurances, Stacey cannot shake the feeling that something is wrong with her mum, while Kheerat creates an email account under the name Chantelle Atkins.
Gray is shocked to receive an email from his dead wife Chantelle, and when the messages keep on coming he confides in Eve that someone must be trolling him. A concerned Stacey goes behind her mum's back to call the doctor, while Denise suspects Jada is not up to the job when she makes a mistake with the takings.
Gray is determined to find out who has been sending him messages in the name of Chantelle, and takes out his frustrations on Chelsea, who is having trouble breastfeeding. Jada gets distracted by her friends outside the salon, which doesn't impress the customers, while Kim gets a shock when she realises how much money she owes the school.
Zack tries to ease the tension at home, as Sharon tells Jada she will need to take more responsibility for Alyssa. Kheerat continues to play mind games on Gray, Tommy opens up to Phil about being bullied at school and Kim is offered a new product to promote online - but she is horrified when she learns just what she will be selling.
Whitney encourages Kheerat to stay away from Gray but Kheerat is convinced he can get him to admit the truth. However, the men struggle to keep their anger in check, and as accusations fly they quickly come to blows. Tommy is still worried about the bullies so he asks Phil if he can pick him up from school, Sharon tells her ex she is too busy to look after his businesses and Eve tries to build bridges between Stacey and Suki.
Kat frantically packs to leave when she finds accidentally finds some paperwork that leads to a confrontation with Phil - and despite her misgivings, she soon realises what she has to lose. Sharon and Jada find a beaten-up Tommy in the Square and Harvey still cannot get on the list to speak to Aaron in prison. Honey attends her performance review - but boss Mr Lister seems more interested in taking her out for a drink.
Tommy doesn't want to go to school so Phil takes him for the day. pushing him hard at the gym in an attempt to toughen him up. Vinny is working at the Minute Mart when it gets robbed by youths, as Dotty and Stacey watch on. Mr Lister makes Honey feel uncomfortable at their meeting, but after a pep talk from Jay, she feels inspired to use the situation to her advantage.
Ben is shocked to discover that Phil has signed over his businesses to Kat, while the bullies demand money from Tommy, raising Kat's suspicions when Mitch's wages go missing. Harvey receives a worrying call from Aaron in prison, begging him not to sign the witness statement that would help to convict him. Suki is furious to hear Vinny has been paying Dotty's rent, and Martin and Nancy persuade Zack to enter a cooking competition.
Harvey goes to the police station to sign his witness statement, and when Jean shows her support he suggests they should get away for a short while. Kat visits Phil in prison, where she tells him her concerns about Tommy, who is insisting he did not take the money. Janine tries to fix the boxing match so that Mick fights the weakest person - but his concerns only get worse when he receives his divorce papers
As Mick throws himself into some last-minute training for his boxing match, Shirley and Janine worry that he is making a big mistake and plot to stop the fight going ahead. Nancy opens up to Zack about her parents' divorce, bringing the two of them closer together. Meanwhile, Chelsea enjoys a fun morning with Mack and Mia, and Stacey worries about Jean and Harvey's trip.
The Carters' world is turned upside down at the news that Tina is dead. Suspicious, Shirley tells DCI Arthurs that Tina was taking money from her and that Gray said he saw her on the bus. In the cab office, Mitch is oblivious to a woman flirting with him, so Keegan and Bailey play Cupid, arranging for them to meet up later at the club.
It's a big day for Gray and Chelsea as they prepare to bring Jordan home, only for DCI Arthurs to turn up asking to speak to Gray about Tina. At the station, he gives his DNA and insists he had nothing to do with her death. Will they believe him? Back in the Square, Janine lets slip to Sonia and Whitney about Tina, leaving them both heartbroken. Bailey tries one last time to matchmake for Mitch and Karen, Rocky turns to Harvey for help with somewhere to stay and with Kheerat still on the run, Suki tries to postpone an important business meeting.
After Whitney's bombshell, Mick is not convinced about Gray - but there are no such doubts for Shirley, who storms out of the Vic to find him. Chelsea is suspicious when her husband tells her they are going away for a few weeks, but refuses to explain why. Kheerat tells his family he has to leave the Square for good and Rocky turns to Rainie for help
The walls are starting to close in on Gray, forcing him to go to desperate lengths. Chelsea has to think on her feet, and Mitch is left sick to his stomach by recent developments.
With the truth about his dark past finally coming to light and numerous people with their sights on revenge, Gray realises his options are quickly running out. How far will he go to escape justice, and will someone else take matters into their own hands?
The residents struggle to process what happened with Gray, not least Karen and Mitch, who are reeling from the truth about from their former son-in-law. Tommy tries to think of a way to get Kat off his back about the stolen money and Ben tells Kat she needs to sign for a package and stash it for Phil.
Keegan is forced to deal with the consequences of his recent actions, but help is closer than he thinks. Stuart returns home with some good news, but Rainie and Callum are suspicious.
Dotty goes behind Suki’s back, but will her plan pay off? Stacey tries to make Harvey see what’s really going on with Jean, and Zack gives Jada an ultimatum.
Kat comes to terms with a devasting truth. Stuart stands his ground despite Rainie and Callum’s best efforts. Denise tries to convince Chelsea not to make a decision that could change their lives forever.
As Bernie goes into labour, a guilty Rainie lies to her and tells her Stuart is beating his cancer. Mack and Mia lock themselves in the house so they don't have to go to school, leaving Chelsea to coax them out. Kim is furious with Howie for swapping Pearl's application video.
Heartbroken, the Carters prepare for Tina’s funeral. Linda returns to Albert Square, but will Mick be happy to see her? Harvey warns Jean not to play cupid between Kathy and Rocky.
Stacey does all she can to help Jean, but Jean has other plans. Harvey has a scary encounter with an unwelcome face. Ben becomes worried about Callum's new work opportunity.
Bernie tries to take her mind off everything that has happened. Dana makes Rocky promise not to tell Harvey her secret, and Vi and Rainie worry about Stuart.
Wanting to stay in Suki’s good books, Dotty helps Vinny with managerial problems. Rocky continues to try to make amends with Kathy. Sharon goes behind Kat’s back and pays Phil a visit.
Lily questions Stacey about what’s going on with Jean. Guilt creeps in for Ben following his recent actions, and Peter is less than pleased when Rocky tries to charm Kathy.
Sam Mitchell is back in Albert Square, and it isn’t long before she’s causing trouble. With old feuds quickly reignited, Sam’s return does not go down well, but what brings her back to Walford?
Janine feels dejected when Mick has to put his family before her, Frankie does her best to impress an old friend, and Sam has a business proposal for Phil.
Howie is finding it hard to tell Kim how he feels, Callum and Ben are about to start a new chapter in their life when reality hits, and Denise is under serious pressure when the salon is targeted.
Zack worries that Linda is focusing on the wrong things to help her get back to sobriety. Stuart is forced to admit the truth to Dotty, but will she tell Bernie what’s going on? The end of the road looks close for Ben and Callum’s relationship.
As Linda admits her true feelings to Mick, Janine has a cunning plan to get rid of her once and for all. An overwhelmed Stacey worries if she has made the right choice.
Ben and Callum are left wondering if this is the end of their relationship. Lola gets some upsetting news and takes her anger out on the wrong people, and Stacey is put in a difficult situation regarding Jean’s care.
Ritchie presents Denise with a terrifying prospect. Rainie confronts Stuart about his lies and is shocked by his response. Shirley puts pressure on Harvey to visit Jean.
Stacey’s denial finally catches up to her, with serious consequences. Rainie refuses to face the reality of Stuart’s feelings, and Sam continues to gloat at Denise’s misfortune.
Janine races to stop Linda from revealing her secret to Mick, but her efforts end in disaster. Suki is furious to learn Ash has been keeping a big secret.
Janine and Linda are in a precarious situation following yesterday’s devastating events, and one life is hanging in the balance. Kathy grows tired of Ben’s behaviour.
Sharon warns Zack about the way Nancy has been treating him but he refuses to listen and storms off. Sam winds Sharon up about having an affair with Phil behind Kat's back - so Sharon warns Sam to back off or face the consequences. Kheerat is surprised when a meeting with his uncle turns to the subject of marriage.
Zack is racked with guilt following his recent actions. Chelsea is caught between a rock and a hard place, and Stacey questions her future with Kheerat.
Rainie’s dreams come crashing down, Kat is confronted with the reality of being part of the Mitchells, and Patrick encourages Kim to step up for Howie.
Disaster strikes at the opening of Peggy’s as Shirley, Kat and Sharon find themselves in a precarious situation. Rainie is left heartbroken at the realisation of what she must do.
There’s trouble brewing as Mitch’s estranged brother, Avery, arrives in Albert Square. Phil makes a lethal enemy in prison, but Keeble offers him a way out. Stacey gets a reality check.
Ben attempts to reach out to Callum, but will Callum be interested in what he has to say? Karen encourages Mitch to give his brother a chance.
Kathy attempts to make things up to Peter.
Kathy is at her wits' end with Ben and Peter’s bickering, and it soon gets even worse. Kim goes to extreme lengths to keep Howie close, and Bailey and Bernie ambush Mitch about what’s going on.
Ben’s behaviour gets out of control, leaving Kathy desperate. Mitch and the Taylors work on a surprise for Avery, and Suki makes an effort with Stacey, but is all as it seems?
Ben struggles with his guilt as Kheerat stands by his friend. Walford get their first real taste of Finlay and Felix’s spirit. Lola and Frankie tease Jay about his relationship with Honey.
The opening of the Panesars' new GP surgery takes place, but as Eve turns up to support Suki, she is upset by her unexpectedly standoffish attitude. Sam calls Ben's bluff and wins his silence by bringing him onside as co-manager at Peggy's, while Zack learns Rocky is trying to sell his old car so begs him to wait 24 hours for him to find the cash.
Zack tries other ways to get the money for the car and calls up for loans. It proves fruitless and Zack's disappointment turns to fury when Ben riles him. Lexi sees a disagreement between Jay and Honey, so tells Will that Jay is cheating with Lola. An angry Will informs Jada and the gossip starts to spread.
Everyone reels from the fight at Peggy's and Zack leaves, followed by Kat who gives him some advice. Sam is furious with Zack for punching Ben, but he defends himself on the grounds of his suspicion that Ben has been dealing drugs in Peggy's. Their attention turns elsewhere when the police raid Peggy's. Lola and Jay explain to Honey, Billy and Will the misunderstanding - will Honey believe them?
Kathy’s world is turned upside down. Tensions simmer between Stacey and Kheerat - is this the end of their relationship? And Howie is forced to reveal a secret to Kim.
The consequences of Sam’s actions start to catch up with her, but can she claw her way back? Karen tasks Finlay and Felix with a simple job, but things don’t go to plan. Suki gets desperate.
Suki’s attempts at taking control of a situation have severe consequences. Stacey is caught between Martin and Kheerat, and Kathy breaks some upsetting news to Bobby.
Suki fears her life will never be the same again as she faces the consequences of her actions. Stacey attempts to reconnect with Jean, and Chelsea steps up for her family.
It’s an emotional day for the Baker/Taylor clan as Avery’s funeral gets underway. Phil takes an unusual approach to get justice for Ben, and Sam’s plan starts to come together.
A vulnerable Stuart runs into difficulty at the GP surgery. Linda and Mick grow closer ahead of her court date. Amy, Lily, Nugget and Denzel get themselves in hot water.
The situation at the GP surgery escalates. Mick and Linda make an important discovery about the night of her accident. Billy grows frustrated with Felix and Finlay’s antics at the market.
Stuart leans on family and friends for support as he continues to battle with his health. Martin intervenes in the situation with the teenagers. Tensions grow between Janine and Linda.
Linda considers organising a carnival party as she tries to remain positive. Stuart makes some big decisions, and Billy confides in Finlay about his romantic life.
Linda contemplates her future as her court hearing lingers over her. Janine schemes to make sure that Linda’s life is a living hell. The Slaters welcome Jean home.
It’s the day of Phil and Kat’s wedding, but Kat gets the shock of her life when Alfie turns up. Zack encourages Sharon to go for what she wants, and Rocky frantically tries to resolve a problem he created.
It’s crunch time for Kat and Phil - will Alfie and Sharon get what they want, or will Phil and Kat finally tie the knot? Lola tries to help Frankie, but the situation gets worse.
Eve demands the truth from Suki, but will she admit what happened? Scarlett contemplates telling Linda the truth. Is Janine’s time with Mick finally up? Freddie goes all out to help Billy.
Shirley reveals Sam has been double-crossing Phil. Billy worries as his court appearance looms, and Lola tries to get Ben and Callum to spend time together.
Kat makes a shock discovery about Alfie, Chelsea finally admits her money problems to Jack, and Ravi manipulates Vinny into keeping a secret from Suki.
Jack is forced to face the consequences of his actions and seeks solace in an unexpected person. Kheerat feels betrayed by those closest to him, and Nina piles the pressure on.
Ravi gets spooked when Kheerat’s suspicions grow. Lola has a concerning health incident, and Finlay and Felix leave Chelsea unhappy with their behaviour.
Ravi reveals some alarming news, Nish is determined to reconnect with his family, and Lola’s friends and family rally to support her. Jean is troubled as Harvey joins a dating app. Does she still have feelings for him?
Sam makes a shocking discovery, Alfie gets himself into a pickle while trying to keep a promise to Tommy, and Finlay and Felix use Zack as bait to persuade Whitney to party.
Mick has the rug pulled out from under him. Lexi is determined to get to the bottom of what’s going on. Rocky makes a shocking implication but quickly backtracks.
Janine’s true colours show as she frets over Mick and Linda. Freddie hatches a plan to help Harvey, and Kat is less than impressed by Alfie’s latest confession.
Sonia attempts to get through to Janine, worried she’s losing control. One resident faces the consequences of their actions, and despite his situation, Alfie steps up for Tommy.
Sonia begins to make the arrangements for Dot’s funeral. Jack and Denise are blindsided by an unfolding drama at home, and Janine fumes over Mick and Linda’s close friendship.
The Branning-Fox family closes ranks as Sam attacks them. Whitney is on a secret mission, and Dot’s loved ones rally around Sonia as the pressure builds.
Whitney’s 30th birthday party is full of drama. Alfie and Freddie try to get their panto plans together, and Sonia is given an important task ahead of Dot’s funeral.
Dot’s family and friends gather for her emotional funeral. Old friends arrive to pay their respects to a Walford icon, and Kathy tries to reckon with a difficult moment in her past.
Janine and Mick prepare to wed, but will either of them say ‘I do’? Alfie gets suspicious when he stumbles upon a chance meeting, and a Christmas return leaves one Walford resident fuming.
Secrets and lies are finally exposed, and all hell breaks loose in the Vic. Alfie’s attempt to bring Christmas to No. 55 gets him into trouble, Lola is stunned by Jay’s gesture, and disaster strikes for the Fox-Brannings when the chef gets distracted.
