EastEnders - Season 38 (2022)

Ash decides to leave Walford when she realises Suki will never support her bisexuality and who she is.

Dotty is running out of options with regard to her living arrangements.

Bobby tries to explain to Dana that Aaron is part of a far right extremist group. However she will not accept this about her Brother and finishes her relationship with Bobby.

Pam returns for a visit to support Ben who greatly needs it.

Mick finally admits to Rainie that he is not Annie's Father. He confirms she is Max's child.

Stuart is suspicious of Rainie.

Phil has a big decision to make.

Jay is able to get revenge on Janine.

Stuart finally admits to Rainie he has male breast cancer. Rainie is flooded with emotion when she learns of this.

Mick helps Janine win favour with Scarlett.

Phil shares his secret with Sharon that he is facing life in prison unless he becomes an informant.

Baby Jordan takes a turn for the worse at the hospital when he stops breathing by himself. Will the little man be okay?

Dana suspects that she is pregnant. Peter inadvertently becomes aware of this and announces to Bobby that he is a father-to-be.

Peter is desperate to stop his brother making a huge mistake. Stacey struggles in her new role, and tensions simmer between Ben and Callum.

The residents of Walford try to come to terms with the shocking news, Callum attempts to bring joy back to the Square, and Kheerat appeals to an unlikely source for help.

Mitch reaches out to a friend in need, a resolute Shirley heads out on a mission, and Suki lands herself in hot water.

Rainie gets a voicemail that leaves her panicked. A hopeful Bailey continues to play Cupid, and Zack is determined to make things right for Sharon.

Gray begins to panic. Whitney takes drastic measures to get justice. Zack tries to make things right with Sharon.

Jada and Alyssa are reunited with Sharon thanks to Zack.

Rainie fears for Stuart. Mick is spurred on by his mates. Suki takes pleasure in calling Stacey out.

Janine is back on top after getting Mick out of a sticky situation. Stacey is left smitten. Jean gives Harvey a piece of her mind.

Dotty hits the bottle.

Jean doesn't take kindly to a concerned Stacey meddling in her affairs where her love life and her health are concerned.

Gray hurts Chelsea when he explodes into an angry rage.

Phil stands up for Kat and Tommy and Kheerat continues to play dangerous mind games with Gray. Elsewhere, Kim is asked to promote an unusual product.

Kheerat and Gray have a violent confrontation.

Stacey helps Kheerat avoid the police and sneak out of the Square undetected.

Kat and Phil shock the residents of Albert Square by announcing their engagement.

Phil's influence on Tommy concerns Ben as he doesn't want history repeating itself.

Aaron pleads for Harvey to reconsider giving a statement that proves his guilt and prolongs his stay in prison. He is finding life behind bars extremely difficult as he has been on the receiving end of violence from other inmates.

Gray regains consciousness. What will he do now?

Mick signs the divorce papers Linda sent him as he wants to move on with his life.

The Carters are all grief stricken after finally learning of Tina's death.

Mick and Shirley want answers from Gray.

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Chelsea has to act fast and on her feet when dealing with a desperate Gray.

Gray tries to avoid justice as his dark past comes to light.

Chelsea decides to give Jordan up for adoption.

Mia and Mack learn the awful truth about their Father.

Keegan is struggling to cope as his emotions get the better of him.

Keegan and Tiffany are reunited and plan to make a fresh start together away from Walford.

Stacey becomes increasingly worried about Jean's behaviour and health which prompts her to make a drastic decision.

Jean goes against Stacey's wishes and tells Arthur the truth about his Father Kush's death.

Dotty comes up with a plan to help Kheerat.

Jada doesn't realise that Will wants to be more than friends with her.

Denise is shocked to learn of Chelsea's plan to give up baby Jordan up for adoption.

Bernie returns to Walford and is shocked to learn of Stuart's cancer diagnosis however she doesn't have time to process the news properly as she suddenly goes into labour.

Chelsea provides much needed support for Mia and Mack who bond over being the offspring of serial killer fathers.

Vi returns and is able to convince Stuart to agree to have the operation for his cancer via some tough love.

Linda returns to Albert Square for the funeral of Tina. With emotions running high, how will her family react to her presence?

Linda causes a huge scene at Tina's wake.

Rocky tries to escape an over amorous Jean's advances.

Stacey enlists Sean to check in with Jean as she is worried about the state of her mental health. Will he be able to help?

Callum's new work opportunity is a cause of concern for Ben.

Dana decides she can't leave Harvey to go to university in Scotland in September. How will he react?

Sharon makes a worrying discovery about Ben.

Sharon pays Phil a secret visit in prison to alert him about Ben, ignoring Kat's warning for her to stay away.

The return of Sam Mitchell but why is she back?

Sam wastes little time in stirring up a big amount of trouble in Albert Square.

Chelsea feels uncomfortable living in Gray's house knowing that Chantelle and Tina were murdered there.

Stacey and Shirley team up together to get help for Jean.

Linda is determined to get back behind the bar at the Vic however Nancy thinks this is a very bad idea and makes her feelings known to her Mother. Will Linda listen?

Stacey provides support to a distraught Harvey following an attack on Aaron in prison.

Harvey reaches breaking point with Jean, Janine continues to ruffle Linda's feathers and Bernadette is asked to look after baby Roland.

Jean's breakdown reaches its climax in Southend-on-Sea.

Harvey takes Stacey to visit Jean in hospital. Meanwhile, Dotty and Bernadette spend the day together and Janine fears that Mick doesn't find her attractive.

Lily finally gets some answers from Shirley, Tommy gets some exciting news from Walford Town football club and Rainie finds Stuart's hidden stash of painkillers.

Tommy is signed for Walford Town FC, but the club's representative overhears something that changes his mind. Meanwhile, Janine has an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction and Mick finally opens up to her.

It's the day of Scarlett's custody hearing and Tommy finally gets some good news, but it's short-lived.

Sam has a tempting business proposition for Phil, Mick helps Janine with a surprise for Scarlett and Callum's new billboard attracts some hateful vandals.

Ben's rage gets the better of him again and leads to him making a terrible mistake. Meanwhile, Sam has an ultimatum for Denise and Kim has a surprise for Howie.

Following Sam's ultimatum, Denise visits Phil in prison. Jay grows increasingly concerned for Ben, Linda feels left of Mick's jubilee plans and there's a break-in at the salon.

Ben owns up to Kathy and Callum and ends up kissing Lewis. Elsewhere, Janine's plan backfires when Linda is kicked out by Zach, Stuart has a confession for Rainie and Jean claims to be mistreated at the mental health unit.

Mick and Linda have a heart-to-heart, Howie finally confesses his feelings for Kim, Stuart makes a shocking revelation to Dotty and Ben and Callum work on their marriage.

Stacey witnesses Jean being tormented by Ruth with her own eyes and takes her home, Janine makes Linda an offer and Ben makes an effort to show Callum that he's willing to change his ways.

Nancy and Zack are the victims of Janine's scheming, Linda makes her decision and it becomes clear that Jean is still suffering. Meanwhile, Rocky and Mitch play a prank on Jay when he offers to pose for Frankie's portfolio.

As agreed, Linda prepares to quietly leave Albert Square. Meanwhile, Peter is determined to find out who attacked him, Jean manages to fool the mental health nurse and scares Lily and Jay gives Frankie a shock.

Lewis refuses to take no for an answer with Ben. Elsewhere, Lola hears that Isaac has met someone and won't be coming back to Walford which she ends up taking out on Jay and Frankie.

Ben struggles to process the events of the night before as tensions rise between him and Callum. Meanwhile, Lola bonds with Frankie and Rocky irritates Sonia.

Callum confronts Lewis, Ben gets himself tested at a sexual health clinic and Rainie finds Stuart's painkillers in a bathroom drain. Meanwhile, Rocky plots an encounter with the royalty.

Harvey finally visits Jean who later turns violent with Stacey. Elsewhere, Rainie is devastated when Stuart confesses what his problem really is and Ritchie Scott pays Denise a visit and issues her with an ultimatum.

Linda throws herself into arranging Walford's jubilee celebration. Stacey is secretly suffering with her injuries and Denise tells her staff that she is going to have to sell the salon.

Linda offers to buy into Denise's salon, Sharon returns to bombshell from Jada and Stacey is devastated when Jean readmits herself into the mental health clinic.

Linda discovers where Janine got the £50,000 from, Suki gets some unwelcome news and a surprise visitor and Sharon and Zack call Jada's bluff.

As the residents of Albert Square celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, Mick's guests-of-honour leave everyone speechless.

Janine and Linda's feud reaches its climax with horrific consequences. Ben turns to alcohol after being diagnosed with chlamydia and Suki uncovers Ash's big secret.

Janine thinks Linda is dead and stages the car crash before fleeing the scene. It's not long before the news of the accident reaches Albert Square. Meanwhile, Ben is uncomfortable with a new mechanic at the Arches.

Kathy finally learns the truth about Ben's night with Lewis, Linda is rushed into surgery and Rainie tells Vi about Stuart's problems with baby Roland.

Kathy draws on her own personal experience to try and comfort Ben. Meanwhile, the Carters are told that Linda may never be the same again and Howie has an accident.

Stuart attempts to bond with baby Roland, Jay accidentally talks Ben out of going to the police and Scarlett begins to get suspicious of Janine.

In true Mitchell style, Ben prepares to take the law into his own hands with Lewis. Elsewhere, Sam gets a shock at the club when she meets the new manager and Dana struggles at the restaurant.

Linda wakes up from her coma and disgusts her family with her actions. Meanwhile, Sam goes to visit Phil after a brick is thrown through Kat's office window and Dana tries to kiss Peter.

Nancy tells Linda that she has made the decision to walk away after lashing out at her loved ones. Zack finds comfort with another woman and Kheerat is shocked by his uncle.

Zack feels riddled with guilt after his night with Sam and he helps Kathy arrange a tribute to Tina which throws up a surprise. Meanwhile, Howie tries to hide from Kim and Chelsea is worried about being separated from baby Jordan.

Zack tries desperately to salvage his relationship with Nancy, Chelsea vows to put her baby boy first from now on and Stuart continues to struggle with Baby Roland.

Stuart finally flips and gives Baby Roland back to the Taylors, devastating Rainie. Meanwhile, Linda comes home from hospital and disappoints Nancy again and Kat is shaken by a threatening phone call.

Stuart's meltdown ends with him in the back of a police car and Nancy finds herself in the back of a black cab as she leaves Albert Square behind her. Meanwhile, Kat's drivers have been attacked and had their taxis stolen.

It's opening night at Peggy's, but Shirley with a baseball bat and two thugs with guns insure that the evening will not go to plan. Elsewhere, Kim goes down a storm at Lily's birthday party after Howie gets heckled.

The robbery at Peggy's ends up with someone being shot as Kat realises that Sharon has been visiting Phil behind her back. Meanwhile, Rainie reaches a heartbreaking decision.

Kat goes to confront Phil and lays down the law. Stacey accidentally overhears a Panesar family secret and Rainie prepares to leave Walford with Baby Roland, but will Stuart really be able to let them go?

Eve doesn't get the reaction she was expecting when she kisses Suki, Shirley discovers Sam's secret and Ben returns from holiday and struggles to keep it together around his daughter.

Mitch's estranged brother Avery makes quite a first impression with the market traders. Phil makes a nasty enemy in prison and Stacey has had enough of sneaking around with Kheerat.

Phil receives a sinister and worrying message as Kat's patience finally runs out. Meanwhile, Linda learns whether or not she will be able to keep Annie and Avery makes Mitch an offer.

Time is running out for Phil. Back on Albert Square, Avery collapsing during a row with Mitch and Sharon struggles as the time creeps ever nearer to six o'clock.

News of Phil's death reaches Albert Square as Sharon, Kat and Sam host Peggy's opening night. Meanwhile, Avery's two sons arrive at the hospital and make a shocking revelation about their father's health.

Phil is alive and out of prison, but can he patch things up with Kat or will Sharon stand in their way?

Phil confronts Jonah in Vic just as Ben is making some progress with Callum. Meanwhile, Tommy reaches out to Alfie and is left disappointed and Sam continues to scheme to take down her brother.

Peter has Ben arrested, much to Kathy's distress. Meanwhile, Mitch patches things up with Avery and Jonah issues Sam a warning.

Peter has some home truths for his family before leaving Albert Square. Meanwhile, Mitch goes with Avery to get his chemotherapy, Kathy provides Ben with an alibi and Sam shares some advice with Zack.

Mitch plans a surprise for terminally-ill Avery who ends up passing away in his brother's arms. Meanwhile, Suki invites Stacey round for dinner and Ben lashes out at Rocky, but Kathy gets caught in the crossfire.

Mitch and Karen are shocked by a letter Avery wrote before his death. Elsewhere, Ben is tempted by an offer of drugs and Howie starts working of at the Prince Albert.

Ben continues to struggle and ends up telling the the Panesars that he killed Jags. Meanwhile, Finlay and Felix cause a stir on the square and Jay prepares for a night out at Peggy's.

Suki, in order to stop Kheerat from killing Ben, confesses that she was to blame for Jags dying. Meanwhile, Phil is ready to disown Ben until Kathy explains the reason for his disturbing behaviour and Jay returns home drunk.

Suki and Eve spend the day together. Elsewhere, Kheerat tells Kathy that he wants Ben to buy him out of the Arches, Ben cottons on to Sam's secret and Tommy finds Ben with a baggie of drugs.

Ash is harassed by a journalist at the opening of the new surgery, luckily Suki and Eve are on hand to protect her. Later, Suki makes her position abundantly clear to Eve.

Rumours about Jay cheating on Honey start to circulate, Ben and Zack come to blows over Gavin's estate and Lily's plan to cheer up her Auntie Kat backfires.

The police show up at Peggy's looking for drugs. Meanwhile, Honey breaks up with Jay and Callum gives his brother, Stuart, a much-needed pep talk. Also, Ash tries to kiss Eve who still has Suki on her mind.

Ben struggles to be a father and ends up taking more recreational drugs which leads to him collapsing. Meanwhile, the Panesars walk out on Suki and Kim thinks Howie is going to propose.

Arthur admits to his Mom that he is concerned about his Nanny Jean returning home following her bipolar episode. Stacey tries to reassure him that his Nan loves him and she is better now. Will this put the youngster's mind at ease?

Sam finally has to face the consequences of her actions alongside Phil's wrath.

Ranveer makes it apparent to Suki that he has more than business on his mind at their meeting.

Howie's son, Denzel makes a big impression on Amy.

Bobby is extremely disappointed when Kathy informs him that due to struggling finances she may have to sell Walford East.

Chelsea stands up for her teenage step-sister Amy.

Suki is struggling to carry on as normal after recent events.

Emotions run high for the Baker/Taylor family as the day of Avery's funeral arrives.

Honey agrees to go out on a date with Mr Lister. This unlikely pairing unfolds as Honey has committed herself to a challenge in which she will answer yes to everything asked of her. Will she live to regret it?

Karen provides much needed support to Stuart.

Callum finally learns of Ben being a victim of sexual assault. Callum longs for a reconciliation with his husband however Ben is adamant that their marriage is over and Callum deserves better than him.

Linda and Mick spend more time together and grow a little closer.

Rainie returns to Walford when the situation with Stuart escalates.

A disgruntled Jada joins Janine in her vendetta against Linda.

Stuart and Rainie leave to start a new life together alongside Baby Roland.

Janine continues to plot and scheme to make Linda suffer.

Jada feels extreme guilt over reporting Linda to social services especially as Annie is taken away from her Mother.

Kheerat supports Jean and gives her the confidence to leave the house after hiding away following her return from hospital for her mental health issues.

Ravi tries it on with Stacey however she makes it clear that she is only interested in Kheerat.

Phil is shocked to his core to discover who Keeble wants him to inform on, and in a flashback to 1979, the Mitchells are hit hard by a Britain in economic turmoil. Staying in 1979, Peggy has her hands full keeping a busy household running, while her marriage to Eric is showing its cracks. Upon learning that Phil has a job at a garage, Eric decides to take Phil and Grant out on a job to give them some work experience.

Freddie Slater arrives in the Square.

It transpires that Freddie believes Billy is his Father. He is unaware that he is the offspring of a rapist. Will anyone break the news to him?

Sharon goes on a date with a charming man called Matt however she comes to the realisation that she is still in love with Phil. Will she act on this?

Kat is shocked when Alfie turns up on her wedding day to Phil.

Phil is kept waiting at the altar. Will his marriage to Kat go ahead?

Vinny loses his cool when he is subjected to Dotty and Finlay's flirtatious behaviour towards each other.

Dotty owns up to her mistakes which leaves her homeless until Rocky comes to the rescue.

Janine discovers she is pregnant. Will this be happy news for her?

Frankie decides to accept the job in Scotland and leave Walford behind. How will Mick react to the news?

Janine nearly goes through with a termination of her pregnancy.

Linda is overjoyed as she regains custody of Annie.

Eve can tell something is troubling Suki and pleads for her to confide in her while Ravi tries to get Eve to keep her distance fearing Suki will open up to her.

Scarlett is conflicted about telling Linda about how Janine framed her for the car accident. Will she expose her Mother's dirty deeds?

Freddie refuses to take Phil's no as an answer with regard to Billy getting better legal representation for his upcoming murder trial. He bypasses the senior Mitchell and goes to Ben for help. Will he get a better response from him?

Jack clashes with Howie over Amy spending time with Denzel. Howie, Denise and Kim all think Jack is overreacting.

Shirley exposes Sam's betrayal and double-crossing of Phil to the man himself. How will Phil react?

Kat and Sharon come to physical blows with Sam in the middle of square which provides much entertainment to many of the locals.

Lola's surprise Birthday party for Jay is a complete disaster with guests not turning up at first due to Alfie's meddling then Jonah's heavies turning up with baseball bats.

Eve is furious when Vinny interrupts an impromptu dinner at the Panesars' with Suki and she tells her to hide. She is tired of having to hide their relationship.

Stacey goes behind Eve's back and sets up a profile for her on a dating app. It is a success and lands Eve a date. Stacey is trying to get her to stop pining over Suki. Will it have the desired effect?

Chelsea confides in Jack about her money struggles. Jack provides help but doesn't tell Denise.

Kheerat walking in on Suki in bed with Eve makes for a very awkward encounter for everyone concerned.

Nish is released from prison and reunited with his children. Will it be a happy homecoming?

Sam is jealous when she discovers that Zack is going on a double date with Martin, Jenny and Amber. She stops him from going by forcing him to work at Peggy's even though Chelsea was available to work the shift.

Kheerat is angry that Stacey knew about Suki and Eve but didn't inform him.

Kheerat reveals the the true circumstances behind Nish's twenty year prison sentence to Ash and Vinny. Will his siblings believe him or accept Nish's narrative of events that lead to his imprisonment.

Jean tries to help the Panesar's reconnect with their Father. Will they be willing to forgive Nish?

Lola's health takes a turn for the worse when she collapses.

Stacey has a massive argument with Kheerat when she finds out he has used Lily.

Lola reveals her cancerous tumor diagnosis to Billy, Ben and Honey with the support of Jay. However all are unaware that Lexi is listening to the conversation.

Kheerat and Ravi's feud turns violent as they come to blows in the Vic then take it outside.

Harvey is encouraged to join a dating app to reawaken his love life.

Jay is not coping with Lola's condition at all and cannot face going to the hospital as she prepares for surgery. Will he change his mind at the last minute and give Lola the much needed support she longs for?

Suki heads to the police station to give a statement on Ranveer's murder. Will she hold up under questioning?

Nish reveals to the rest of the Panesar's that Ravi is his son and he is part of their family. This highly unexpected news leads to mixed reactions from Suki, Kheerat, Ash and Vinny.

Suki misplaces her trust in Ravi and faces devastating consequences.

Sam is shocked by the arrival of her ex Don in the Square. Will this be a happy reunion?

When Linda's blind date fails to show up, Alfie steps in and they have a great time together. Mick watches from afar and becomes increasingly jealous.

Kheerat sacrifices his freedom to protect Suki leaving his loved ones heartbroken.

Sam catches Amy in the act of self harming. She feels compelled to tell Jack despite Amy pleading for it to remain their secret.

Whitney is left disappointed when Zack doesn't read the signals she has been giving out. He eventually wises up to Whitney's interest in him but is it too late?

Amy's problems lead to tensions between Jack and Denise in their relationship.

A desperate Alfie tries an investment ploy with very unsuccessful results.

Janine is on a high after having her 12 week pregnancy scan and confirming her baby's health however an accident awaits her. Will her unborn baby survive?

The after effects of her treatment start to take a toll on Lola.

While celebrations are occurring for his engagement to Kathy in the Vic, Rocky confides in Mitch that he is actually still married to someone else.

Eve proposes to Nish that she work for him and his family however Suki continues to tell Eve to keep her distance from all the Panesar's, herself included.

Sonia discovers Janine's latest lies to deceive Mick and keep a tight grip on him. Will Sonia reveal Janine's dishonesty?

Sonia becomes increasingly worried about Janine's behaviour. She makes a phone call to someone explaining the current situation with Janine. Who's help has she sought?

Rocky throws out Dotty from the Beale household when he discovers she is the one who has been catfishing Harvey and conned him out of £10,000.

Sad news from Ireland reaches Walford. Dot has passed away. Her family and friends begin to mourn their loss.

Amy's self harm worsens resulting in her needing hospitalisation.

Whitney discovers she is carrying Zack's baby.

Janine is still paranoid about Mick and Linda however she is delighted to receive a call indicating that her wedding to Mick can be brought together due to a cancellation.

Whitney turns 30 but all she wants for her Birthday is to speak to Zack following their argument. Is there a future for them as a couple? Can they both raise their baby?

Friends and family, past and present, gather to say their final goodbye as the legendary Dot Branning is laid to rest.

Keanu returns to Walford after a two year absence. Why has he returned?

Alfie is desperate to cast Kat as the female starring role opposite his male lead in the Christmas Panto however Honey and her amateur dramatic background may put a spanner in the works.

Keanu bonds with his son, Albie and plans to become a permanent fixture in his life.

Kat and Alfie share a kiss. What does this mean for her relationship with Phil?

Kat and Alfie plan for a very Merry Moon Christmas with their children until Phil arrives back in the Square.

Mick is disappointed when he finds out all his grown up children will not be attending his wedding to Janine.

The day of Mick and Janine's wedding arrives. Will Janine become Mrs Carter?

Janine's secrets and lies are finally exposed. No one at the Queen Vic will be having a happy Christmas.

Ricky has a difficult decision to make regarding Janine. Will he call the police on his Sister?

Linda and Shirley are still trying to come to terms with the tragic events of Christmas Day.

Denise and Jean support Shirley in her grief.

Phil is furious when he catches Sam and Keanu kissing and attacks him.