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.
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.
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.
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.
Denise plays with fire, but at what cost? Nish continues to scheme to get what he wants. Sharon takes matters into her own hands and makes her feelings known.
It’s a big day for Callum, but it doesn’t all go as smoothly as he’d like. Ash is encouraged to have an honest conversation with her mum, and Vi makes a decision.
Ravi gatecrashes a family night at Jack and Denise’s place. Zack and Whitney are forced to confront their issues, and loan shark Shiv puts pressure on cash-strapped Stacey.
Alfie races against the clock to get Stacey’s loan repayment. Jack confronts Ravi about messing with Chelsea, and Patrick makes a big announcement to his shocked family.
Stacey makes a big decision to support her family. Suki and Eve have to think on their feet, and Sam wonders if she can ever make things right with Ricky.
A shock revelation sparks big debate in The Vic, Billy has to face devastating news on his return to Walford, and Jay and Lola blindside Ben with a shocking request.
The Branning-Fox family face some hard conversations, and Kathy and Callum are united in their worry for Ben. Keanu and Ravi join forces, but at what cost?
Albie’s christening doesn’t go the way that Sharon planned. Jay’s plans come undone, but is he doing too much? Denise takes Kim’s advice to win back Jack.
Coronation fever hits Walford – but will Linda agree to host a party? Nish rages about the damage to the Panesar family's reputation. Finlay makes a surprising discovery.
The residents of Walford try to pull off the perfect coronation party, Rocky is tempted to meddle in Sonia and Reiss’s relationship, and Linda grapples with her decision to deceive Sharon.
Sonia tries to process the truth about Reiss, Alfie’s decision puts massive pressure on skint Stacey, and Kim suffers a debilitating panic attack on the eve of her court appearance.
Kathy’s Eurovision-themed birthday party is beset by drama, the new co-owner of The Vic makes their presence felt, and Sharon and Linda’s friendship lies in tatters.
Lola takes comfort from an unlikely source, Stacey deals with the repercussions of her actions, and a quiz at The Vic causes tensions to rise amongst the residents of Walford.
Billy lets his emotions get the better of him, leading to dire consequences. Kim stages a beautiful surprise for Lola, and Jay can’t believe it when he discovers what Ben has done.
Lola’s loved ones brace themselves for what’s to come, Honey and Phil go on a desperate mission, and Kim struggles when a fan accosts her in the salon.
George Knight arrives in Walford with his daughters Gina and Anna, and their presence is immediately felt at The Vic. The Knight girls immediately catch the attention of one Walford resident, and Ben has to face the consequences of his actions.
A shocking revelation from George provokes Linda to lash out, Freddie and Bobby pursue the Knight girls, and Ben and Jay are worried about withdrawn Lexi.
The finger of suspicion is pointed at Nish, Rocky’s world is turned upside down by news from Jo, and Elaine makes a mistake when trying to matchmake Gina and Freddie.
Suki has a lot of explaining to do to Vinny, Stacey is angry when she realises she hasn’t been listened to, and Linda sets up a pamper party for Elaine and the Knight girls.
Suki makes a decision that will affect the rest of her life, Amy is concerned for Lily, and Linda starts digging for more info on George and Rose’s marriage.
The residents of Walford prepare to say a final farewell to Lola, Whitney and Zack agree on a promising step in their relationship, and Suki resorts to drastic measures to protect her family.
Gina and Anna prepare to take drastic measures, Elaine is determined to restore peace at the Vic, and Zack gets more than he bargained for, trying to impress Felix.
The Slaters and Brannings attend a family conference about Lily’s baby. Whitney decides to throw a moving in party for Zack. Elaine launches ‘Bride Club’ for Kat, Sharon and Kathy.
Stacey tries to convince Martin that Theo is trustworthy. Howie struggles to celebrate his birthday. Keanu gets relationship advice from an unlikely source.
Keanu is overjoyed to be spending time with his daughter Peggy, Stacey goes on a date with Theo despite Martin’s misgivings, and Kim’s return to work doesn’t go as planned.
Anna gets caught out after making a rash decision, Freddie helps Alfie plan a surprise that gives him food for thought, and Eve and Stacey hatch a plan.
A distraught Eve spirals downwards and lashes out, Tommy senses Alfie isn’t revealing the truth, and Bobby worries that Anna has eyes for someone else.
Phil reminds Alfie to take his health seriously, Anna takes a huge step in the search for her mum, and Eve spirals downwards as she struggles to process the truth.
Yolande struggles to admit the truth about what's been going on, Suki and Stacey come to Eve’s rescue, and Theo ups his manipulation to get closer to Stacey.
After 25 years away, Cindy arrives back in the square, the Knights excitedly prepare for Anna’s surprise 21st birthday in the Vic, and there are fireworks as Kathy comes face to face with a ghost from her past.
With no other option available to her, Stacey takes matters into her own hands, Gina unleashes fireworks in The Vic, and Whitney and Zack prepare for their new chapter.
Karen voices her fears to Keanu, there’s chaos at the cafe when the fuse box blows, and Ian and Cindy realise their latest business move has consequences.
Suki puts the final touches on her plan to leave Nish and asks Eve to go with her. Sam finally goes to see Ricky but he's hurt and angry that it took her so long. Linda struggles with the impact the last few days have had on her.
Howie saves the carol concert at the eleventh hour, Linda takes control of a situation, and Sharon, Kathy, Linda, Stacey, Suki and Denise try to suppress their inner torment.
Christmas fever is in full swing in Walford. Sharon and Keanu prepare to say, ‘I do.’ The Mitchell family lunch is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Jay receives an unexpected Christmas present. And in a flash, Denise, Kathy, Linda, Sharon, Stacey and Suki’s lives are permanently changed forever as a Walford male meets his fate in The Vic.
Against Anna and Gina's advice, Elaine attempts to bring the residents of Albert Square together - but with emotions running high, things don't go to plan.
