EastEnders in 2021

Events[]

January[]

1st January - Linda Carter packs to go away with Max Branning as her husband seems to have made a verbal decision about their marriage, failing to realise he is struggling. Mick Carter confronts Katy Lewis about his childhood, she attempts to manipulate him that she denied him, but he realises he is still being manipulated by her; she was his abuser. Stacey Slater, Kat Slater and Martin Fowler are worried about Kush Kazemi and Arthur Fowler Jr as they realise Kush has gone on the run with his son, they try to figure out where they are. Max waits for Linda, but when she arrives she tells him she can't go through with it, realising that something must be seriously wrong with Mick for him to give up their marriage. Stuart Highway finds himself in trouble with the police. Jay Brown snaps at Ben Mitchell over comments about his love life. Patrick Trueman makes a costly deal with Phil that he will lie to Denise Fox in order for Phil to see his biological son, Raymond. Linda comes back to Mick, and he explains everything, leaving her devastated for him and guilty about cheating on him.
4th January - Stacey, Kat and Martin are still worried about Kush and Arthur, Stacey rings Kush and Arthur tells her they're going on a plane. After talking with Whitney Dean, a desperate Stacey turns on Ruby Allen, but Martin defends his wife. Callum Highway's luck has run out as Jack Branning delivers bad news. The cracks start to show as Sonia struggles to cope with patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, she attempts to take Ian's blood pressure, but he becomes self-absorbed and she tells him to go to a doctor and leaves. Kathy Beale becomes suspicious of Sharon Watts's care of her son, questioning whether she is really helping or worsening his condition. Kush asks for help from Whitney, she asks where he is.
5th January - Jack sets his plan in motion and manages to negotiate a deal for Denise. Stacey, Kat and Martin remain anxious. Whitney finds Kush and manages to convince him to return to Walford and give back Arthur to his mother. Ruby manages to come up with an explanation for Martin. Ash has advice for Sonia after she ends another exhausting shift at the hospital. Callum tries to manipulate his boss, DI Steve Thompson, but Thompson has cleared himself and threatens Callum instead, so he calls on Jack for help. Kat breaks up with Kush, as he gave her stability and then broke it, making her chose between him and her family, but she will always choose Stacey every time. Martin and Ruby are at odds, as Ruby tries to make him feel guilty about caring about Arthur and Stacey. Jack threatens Phil with prison time over staying away from Raymond, he obliges.
7th January - Patrick tries too hard to please everyone and it backfires. Ruby lies that she's pregnant in an attempt to keep Martin close, realising he would do anything for his kids. Gray tells Karen that he wants his kids back for good.
8th January - Martin gives Sonia some words of encouragement. Ben finds himself in a tricky situation with the police.
11th January - Shirley is stunned when she learns the truth and takes matters into her own hands. Denise is left questioning who she should believe.
12th January - Jean Slater is determined to do things her way, and Frankie Lewis spirals, leaving Callum worried. Ash and Iqra Ahmed are drifting apart whilst an unlikely pair get closer.
14th January - Jean forges ahead with her plan and offers some words of wisdom to a struggling Sheree Trueman. Shirley Carter is determined to put her family first and wants answers. Martin finally realises what he wants.
15th January - When Denise hears the truth, she fears the worst. Gray struggles with Karen's new role, and Kathy is distraught and at a loss for what to do next.
18th January - Linda suggests going out for Mick's birthday, but he is more concerned with Tina Carter as she never usually forgets his big day. Frankie pushes Stuart for information on Mick, while Jay is shocked to learn Rainie Highway has been earning extra cash on the side doing house clearances for customers. Max continues to pressure Ian to take a test, and Sharon feels guilty when Kathy tells her she knows her son is unwell.
19th January - A hungover Frankie finds Mick, and despite the tension she wishes him a happy birthday, before revealing she is leaving today. Will he stop her getting on a plane to Australia or let her go? With her conscience is pricking at her, Sharon tells Phil she cannot go through with their plan - so he reassures her he will get something stronger to do the job much more quickly. Iqra has exciting news for her family.
21st January - Determined to go through with her plan, Sharon tells Ian she is making a special dinner. He seems wary - until she tells him they should finally consummate their marriage. Jay apologises to Honey for the hurtful things he said to Billy about their kiss. Iqra is disgusted by Ash's betrayal and ends their relationship, and with nowhere else to go, Ash is forced to go home to her family
22nd January - It's judgement day for Ian as Sharon finally puts the finishing touches to her revenge plan and indulges her husband in an especially deadly dinner. Mick finds himself in an impossible situation.
25th January - Kathy worries when she cannot find Ian and questions Sharon. Lexi Pearce is unwell at school, so Ben asks Callum to collect her, only to be told he cannot take her home as he is not on the family list. Alarm bells ring for Linda when she accompanies Frankie to the crematorium on the anniversary of her little brother Harry's death. Chelsea Fox reassures Denise she has not been in touch with Lucas Johnson, but tells him he is a changed man.
26th January - Chelsea tries to persuade Denise to let Lucas live with her, leading to an ultimatum. A desperate Kathy pushes Sharon for more answers. Linda tries to find the right moment to tell Mick about Jed. A close call for Honey Mitchell and Jay leads them to a big decision. A jealous Gray watches Kush and Whitney playfully teasing each other, giving him an idea.
28th January - Love is in the air as Ben, with a little help from Lexi and Lola, puts his engagement plan into action. However, Callum has doubts over his recent double-crossing of the Mitchells. Whitney tells Gray she has a date, so he plants a seed of doubt in her mind. Honey and Jay decide the time has come to tell Billy the truth about their relationship, while Chelsea convinces Lucas to make amends with Denise, Jack and Patrick.
29th January - A broken Billy snaps at Jay, and tells Lola about Jay and Honey - leaving his granddaughter in his bad books when he realises she already knew. Gray is happy to see how well Whitney is fitting in to her role and offers her a proposition, while Chelsea and Lucas wait for Jack.

February[]

1st February - Sharon panics when Linda mentions Max is getting close to working out who attacked Ian. Chelsea is more determined than ever to make things work, but Denise and Patrick become suspicious of what she is up to. An upset Billy asks Phil for work, but when his cousin sides with Jay, Billy's anger gets the better of him and he tells the kids about Honey.
2nd February - Linda's suspicions grow and she is determined to get the truth. Denise is upset and disappointed when Chelsea chooses her father over her. Honey snaps at Billy, fed up with his behaviour.
4th February - Mick is determined to find Tina, Denise confronts Lucas, and Billy goes on a desperate job hunt.
5th February - Jack's fears for Denise, Gray battles to keep his secrets hidden, and Billy struggles with his new venture. Ruby is desperate and uses an opportunity to her advantage.
8th February - Denise's disappearance leaves her family and friends concerned, especially Chelsea, who is in a state of panic. Max babysits Abi, causing him to reminisce about his much-missed daughter and how his life has not worked out the way he would have wanted. Dotty pushes Kush to decide whether he wants the spare room in her house, while the call centre has a new starter - Big Mo.
10th February - Max reaches out to an unlikely source, causing him to break down, clearly unable to cope. Kathy feels lost with Ian still missing, so Bobby suggests she sees a doctor. A desperate Shirley and Mick learn that a woman matching Tina's description has been spotted and decide to take matters into their own hands.
12th February (Part 1) - Kathy takes action against Sharon, sending in the removal men and pleading with her to reveal what has happened to her son. Rainie confronts Max about his problems and tells him he is not fit to look after Abi. Mick goes to the police station to review his statement about Katy, while the truth comes out for Chelsea and Lucas.
12th February (Part 2) - Phil looks out for Sharon on a tough day that sees her both celebrating Albie's first birthday and mourning Dennis's death. Kush and Whitney have no plans for Valentine's Day, so they watch a movie together at home – but when there is a power cut, they find themselves getting much closer. Stuart convinces Keegan to buy Tiffany a bag – but Rainie points out it is not the expensive handbag his wife wanted.
15th February - Linda is wary when Max approaches but to her surprise he offers an olive branch. However, Mick is clearly uncomfortable watching their exchange. Ash feels rejected when Iqra refuses to accept her apology, so she encourages Peter to help drown her sorrows.
16th February - Max is determined to get Linda back at any cost - but where does Phil fit into his plan? Jean encourages Sharon to give things another go with Phil, although Kat tells her she could do better. Iqra has shocking news for Martin, and after a heavy night's drinking, Peter turns superhero in his attempt to impress Ash.
18th February - With the evidence stacked against him, Phil is running out of options - and things only get worse when Max starts piling on the pressure. Linda is furious after realising that Jack told his brother about Mick's abuse. Martin asks Kush for advice after Iqra's revelation about Ruby, and Jean and Sharon have some fun at Suki's expense.
19th February - Jack steps in to try to diffuse the situation between Max and Mick, but when he realises what his brother has done, his blood runs cold. Meanwhile, Mick tells Linda that they cannot move on if Max is around. Elsewhere, Stacey has a plan to prove that Ruby is lying and tells Kush to meet her at the club.
22nd February - Phil promises Kat there is nothing going on between him and Sharon. At the call centre, Mo spots Kheerat trying to poach a new customer, while Kim promises to get Isaac a date, determined for him to have a proper relationship. After Whitney passes on the offer - her own secret relationship in mind - Kim turns to another prospective love match.
23rd February - Sheree demands that Isaac take Patrick out for the day - halting his plan to surprise Lola. At The Vic, Kim describes her new business idea - The Fox Catcher matchmaking service, while Phil warns Suki to stay out of his family business and texts Sharon to meet, giving her false hope for a new future together.
25th February - Martin tells Ruby he has booked a trip at Easter, while Kat is sulking over Phil but spots Stas and an idea forms. Keegan worries that the rent money has been spent on a night out, but Tiff reckons she can sort it with Jack. Isaac is upset that Lola isn't returning his calls, so Patrick offers his son some advice.
26th February - Stacey is fuming that Lily has ordered glam holiday stuff on her credit card and vows to make Ruby pay for it. Dotty pitches her idea to a distracted Ruby, who eventually agrees to allow Dotty and Tiff to host tables. Lola is fed up about Isaac, Kim offers to match Mila next, and Tiff and Keegan celebrate their new room at Sonia's.

March[]

1st March - Stacey is feeling remorseful about Ruby's accident and apologises to Martin for everything that has happened. Vinny realises the Panesars need the backing of the Mitchells if their family is to become known in the local area. Isaac builds up the courage to reveal a big secret to Lola, and Gray is furious with Whitney for allowing his children on a playdate with Raymond. How dare she send them to a home where a known killer could show up at any moment?
2nd March - Vinny finds himself in a sticky situation when he is cornered in an alley by a thief he had a run-in with before - and this time the man has brought back-up. Meanwhile, Ben and Kheerat anxiously wait at the Vic for Vinny to arrive. Ruby's revelations lead Martin to boiling point with Kush and Stacey.
4th March - Kat feels uneasy when Phil suggests that next time they should meet up in a hotel, worried that things are getting a little too serious for her liking. Lily confronts Ruby about the miscarriage, telling her it was not Stacey's fault. Denise suggests asking Jack for help with the family's problems - but Chelsea does not like the thought of him sniffing around - and Keegan is not happy to hear about Tiffany and Dotty's big money-making plan.
5th March - Chelsea is horrified to learn Denise told Jack everything and is desperate to find him before he reports them. Whitney and Kush decide to go public with their relationship, and while Kat takes the news surprisingly well, Gray is clearly hiding his displeasure. Wise words from Mitch inspire Mick to make a decision, Ben encourages Phil to try online dating to find someone more suitable than Kat, and Dotty and Keegan are at loggerheads over Tiffany working as a hostess.
8th March - Denise confronts Chelsea after Jack tells her about the blackmail - but she is surprised by her daughter's reaction. Kim plays matchmaker for Peter and Ash, and despite the latter's reluctance they decide to go on a date - only for Suki to dampen the mood. Martin is concerned when Ruby makes it clear she wants to move on, and a talent scout appears in Walford.
9th March - Ash and Peter agree to try again after their disastrous date, sharing a passionate kiss just as Iqra arrives. Lucas overhears Chelsea arguing with Jack and accuses his daughter of bullying but she reminds him that if the job goes wrong, it is her life on the line. Later, Lucas makes a date with Karen - but doesn't give her his real name.
11th March - Karen goes on a date with mystery man `Jordan' - unaware she is sitting down for a drink with Lucas - and is so excited she takes a sneaky picture of him to show her family. Jay and Billy argue over who will take Janet to her audition - only for an accident to leave the girl stranded. Isaac comes up with an idea to help take Bailey's mind off Mother's Day, and local matchmaker Kim encourages Iqra to pursue Mila, before turning her attention to Bobby's love life.
12th March - Bailey is triumphant as she takes part in the first round of the school science competition - but her joy doesn't last when she returns home to bad news. Lucas is interviewed for a job by Caleb, who isn't fooled by the ex-convict's attempts to pose under a different name - but insists he turn up on Monday or else.
15th March - Chelsea is nervous as the smuggling job looms, and to make things worse Caleb arrives with an extra package to carry, once again threatening her to make sure all goes to plan. Kathy receives an unexpected phone call, Ash's lies catch up with her and Bailey is heartbroken as the Taylors say a tough goodbye. Over at the Vic, Sharon has found a new place to live as Mick and Linda's flat has come back onto the market.
16th March (Part 1) - Sharon asks Kathy how Gavin died and is shocked when she realises Kathy is planning to go to the memorial service - as far as she is concerned, he may have been her biological father but he can rot in hell. Peter finds himself caught in the middle when Ash and Suki argue, and Bailey finds a stray dog - but Karen says they cannot afford to keep it.
16th March (Part 2) - Suki tells Ash she should do anything necessary to get her job back, so Peter assures her he will say he gave himself the medication. Mitch explains that Bailey is heartbroken over losing Bronson so Rainie enlists Stuart's help to find the stray dog. As an emotional Sharon packs up her things up in the Vic, Kim tries to organise her a leaving party.
18th March - As the hospital board meet to make their decision about Ash's future, Suki has one more trick up her sleeve. Sharon's leaving party is unexpectedly quiet, but it proves the perfect opportunity for Kim to sign people up to her dating services. Mitch realises his efforts were in vain as he tries to do the right thing.
22nd March - Mick and Linda are finally back behind the bar at the Vic, and soon receive a visit from DI Pine with the news that Katy has been arrested. But when Stuart listens in, he is desperate to get revenge for his old friend. Stacey gets bad news from her solicitor, prompting Jean into an angry confrontation with Ruby and Martin. Kheerat and Suki are unhappy when Vinny gives a statement to the police, and Tiffany accidentally overcharges a customer, giving Dotty a money-making idea.
23rd March - The news of Katy's arrest becomes common knowledge and Mick fears that everyone knows it is about him. Meanwhile, Frankie meets Stuart at the car lot office. Ruby makes her feelings about the Slaters pretty clear to Kush, while Jean comes up with a plan to save Stacey. Racist graffiti on the Minute Mart brings up painful memories for the Panesars.
25th March (Part 1) - Gray gets an unexpected call from school regarding an issue with one of the children, and when Whitney offers support, he uses the opportunity to plant more seeds of doubt about Kush. Ruby tells Jean she will ring the police and drop the charges against Stacey, but soon she has more to worry about after bad news from the doctor. Ben helps Kheerat teach the thief a lesson.
25th March (Part 2) - Kheerat gives Vinny an opportunity to prove himself by looking after Stas's associate - but he is disheartened when he learns he is to be his driver. Kush plans a romantic evening but Whitney has to work at Gray's, so he brings the date night to her. But when Gray returns home, he is furious to see what is happening.
29th March - Gray tries to make amends with Whitney by inviting her to a work gala, even lending her one of Chantelle's dresses to wear. Sharon tells Phil she wants in on his money laundering scheme and Suki scorns Kheerat for not showing Vinny the gratitude he deserves for stealing the gold bars. Mick teaching Frankie to drive, only for the car to break down.
30th March - Lily cannot understand why more is not being done to help her mum, so when Will mentions how Honey's injury brought his family together, it gives the distressed young girl an idea. Sharon considers moving into the fitness industry, while Mick receives an unwelcome phone call down.

April[]

1st April - With her hearing looming, Stacey has a fraught final showdown with Martin, while Jean reassures her daughter she will take care of everything at home. Kathy and Kim question Bobby as he waits for his second date, fully embracing his more confident new persona. Mick learns that other survivors have come forward, hopeful that they will be able to give evidence instead of him.
2nd April - Sharon heads to the gym with the estate agent, where Ben, keen to scupper her plans, makes his own offer on the business. Lily asks Jean if she and the other kids can have an afternoon tea party - but when their gran goes off to buy supplies, the scheming youngster packs a suitcase. Callum's wedding plans are causing problems and embarrassment.
5th April - Sharon is feeling daunted about her new venture, while Jean's desperation lands her in hot water. Ruby is struggling to cope looking after Martin and Stacey's kids, and Kush is none to happy about Arthur living with her. Sheree and Isaac clash over the best course of action for Patrick, and Iqra is horrified to hear that the picture from her photo shoot has been posted online.
6th April - Sharon gives Jean a chance to talk through her family concerns, although when Sharon mentions her new-found brother, Jean is left with an idea. Martin is caught in the middle as Lily and Ruby argue, and Whitney realises Kush is worried about leaving Arthur. Isaac reminds his mother Sheree of her controlling tendencies as she refuses to allow Patrick take part in the medical trial.
8th April - Despite Sharon telling new-found brother Zack to leave, he buys her breakfast - but when her back is turned, he swipes her keys. Kat wants her fling with Phil kept quiet, although after overhearing him booking a romantic holiday, she is secretly overjoyed. Kush visits Ruby about Arthur but she knows he has only plucked up the courage to speak to her because Martin is out. Bailey admits she won the science competition to Mitch, who assures her they'll find the money to attend the camp.
12th April (Part 1) - Kat refuses to go public with Phil while Kush's trial is going on. Phil takes it upon himself to sort things - by giving Kush advice on how to handle prison. Isaac is frustrated at not being heard. The Taylors gather to mark Chantelle's birthday, but Gray is nowhere to be seen - until he turns up at the club blind drunk.
12th April (Part 2) - As Kush plans a huge surprise for Whitney, his mood is brought down when Gray reminds him that by accepting Phil's extra charges he will be going to prison for a very long time. Keegan proudly sets up his new market stall - but what is Tiffany hiding? Karen receives an unusual proposition but takes it the wrong way.
13th April - Whitney is desperate to find Kush, terrified he has run away before his court appearance. The Carters are determined to make Frankie's birthday special by throwing a party at the Vic, where an unexpected guest surprises everyone. A mistake on social media puts the spotlight on Keegan.
15th April - The time comes for Kush to face the music at his plea hearing, and as he arrives at court he is anxious to see Ben, reminding him of what's at stake should he say the wrong thing. Sheree is exasperated with Patrick when he insists he wants to go ahead with the stroke trial. Tiffany and Dotty are amused at Keegan's popularity as he serves a long line of excited customers on his market stall.
16th April - Kush takes drastic action, Martin faces a big decision and Lola confronts Isaac to ask why he took Patrick's phone. Tiffany overhears two girls talking about Keegan in the bar, having seen him online - but her confidence is shattered when they criticise his wife, prompting her to make a big blunder that leaves her in hot water.
19th April - Kush and Whitney contemplate the future, setting in motion an exciting plan for a new adventure away from Walford. Mick hopes a few family board games will encourage Nancy and Frankie to bond, and Tiffany and Dotty are forced to come clean to Sonia about overcharging the punters at work.
20th April - A frustrated Nancy tries to track down a lost package, leaving her family curious over what could be so important - especially when she refuses to look after Ollie. Isaac has questions about his family, and Bernie is surprised when Molly apologises and asks her out for a coffee.
22nd April - Patrick opens up to Isaac about his son Paul, and how he wishes he could have opened up about the trouble he was in - the trouble that eventually got him killed. Billy and Honey discover that Amy has been posting nasty things about Janet on social media and Bernie overhears Rainie and Stuart talking about finding a surrogate again.
23rd April - Isaac cannot get the idea of his misunderstood brother Paul out of his head - and wonders if the doctors have misdiagnosed his schizophrenia. Karen and Bernie return home to find a threatening message from the loan sharks, giving Karen the idea of becoming Rainie and Stuart's surrogate. Nancy is clearly unhappy when Mick asks her to take care of Ollie, while Will steps up to the mark to protect his sister.
26th April - Rainie and Stuart weigh up the pros and cons of Bernie being a surrogate, Zack offers to help Nancy get a job and the Carters throw a surprise picnic for Shirley, where Linda overhears her daughter calling Tamwar. Billy meets Janet's agent Estelle, who takes an shine to him and invites him for a drink.
27th April - Linda makes a shocking discovery in Nancy's coat pocket, and when Frankie cannot get her to open up, she follows her to find out why she is being so mysterious. Kim is angry with Mila after seeing her with a man, convinced she is cheating on Iqra, and Bailey overhears Karen and Mitch talking about their financial concerns. As Janet's photo shoot comes to an end, Honey is surprised by a passing comment from another mother about how much the children get paid.
29th April - Bailey worries she is a burden on Mitch and Karen after overhearing their conversation about money, so she tells them the expenses for the space camp are covered for the winners - to the relief of Mitch. But that's just the start of her plan. Linda confronts Nancy about what she found in her coat, and Honey asks Estelle why the other children are being paid more than Janet. Mila finds herself homeless, and Ben and Callum get bad news about the wedding.
30th April - Mitch gets a shock when he goes to wake Bailey. Keegan and Tiffany are nervous ahead of their meeting with the bank manager. Honey threatens Billy that she will cancel Janet's photo shoot if he does not resolve her pay issues with Estelle.

May[]

3rd May - Despite assuring her that his fiancee is innocent, Callum begins to waver when he overhears Ben planning a secret meeting. Mitch and Karen feel as if they are under suspicion as the police ask to search their house for information on Bailey and Linda cannot accept Nancy's decision, leaving Mick to defuse the situation.
4th May - A furious Ben demands answers from Callum after his confession. Linda speaks to Nancy's doctor, but her meddling only makes things worse between mother and daughter. Keegan makes an error that could jeopardise the search for Bailey and Kim assesses Bobby's Fox Catcher application. Despite only being here five minutes, Stuart's grandma Vi seems to be getting on everyone's nerves - although she insists that Walford is growing on her.
6th May - Karen is asked to record a TV appeal for Bailey but her fears get the better of her - and to make matters worse, nasty comments on the fundraising page threaten to send her over the edge. Phil insists that Callum fix things between him and Ben, Mick has a decision to make, and Dotty disapproves of Sonia's gesture.
7th May - Denise apologises to the Taylors for the hamper but realises her attempts are futile, so she takes further action. Violet Highway introduces herself to Phil and demands he takes her for a drink - but when Kat sees them she wastes no time giving the newcomer a piece of her mind. Bobby's lies catch up with him, while Gray has bad news for Whitney.
10th May - Pre-wedding jitters are at an all-time high as Callum faces the possibility that Ben will stand him up at the altar - and with Kathy thinking the same thing, she encourages Phil to speak to their son. Zack tries to help Nancy but his heroic plan does not go well, and Keegan panics when he finds Bailey's dog Banjo, alone and injured.
11th May - Linda is shocked at the sight of Zack in her home but when the intruder lets slip that Nancy wants to move out, she and Mick soon have something much more important to worry about. Now they have found Banjo, the Taylors prepare to step up their search for Bailey - but then Mitch receives a phone call about his daughter.
13th May - Vi tells Stuart she's going to stay in Walford but he doesn't seem pleased at the thought. The doctor tells Bernadette she could face complications with a potential pregnancy, leaving Rainie unsure whether to proceed with the surrogacy. Kheerat and Sharon go out for a drink, where they discuss their romantic pasts - only for Kheerat to put his foot in it, leaving Sharon hurt.
14th May - Karen snaps when offered a free meal from the cafe, sick of everyone judging her and her family. Nancy reluctantly agrees to babysit for Sharon, but while looking after Albie she feels unwell and only just manages to put the child back in his playpen before collapsing to the ground with an epileptic seizure.
17th May - Molly is taken aback to learn about Bernie's surrogacy plan and asks her not to go through with it, for the sake of their relationship. Denise bumps into a familiar face down at the allotments, and Sharon tells Zack to stop bringing women back to the flat. Nancy encourages Mick to finish his victim statement and read it in court himself - but unknown to them, Katy is back in the Square.
18th May - Frankie is shocked to see Katy at the club and feels conflicted when her mother asks her for a character reference. Martin is annoyed by Zack's constant flirting with Ruby - and even more annoyed when Lily tells him the pair of them spent a lot of time together while he was away. Bernie is under pressure to come up with money for her family and a mystery man arrives in the Square looking for Sonia. Brian Conley joins the cast.
20th May - Rocky tells Sonia stories from her childhood, but when she remains unimpressed he goes on to regale the customers in the Vic with tales of his various escapades. Mick comes clean to Linda about his statement, an angry Martin confronts Zack, and Isaac's condition worries his family and friends.
21st May - The Carters attend court, where a nervous Mick prepares to read his victim statement - unaware of the drama to unfold. Sharon tells an unbelieving Zack he has to apologise to Martin, and as Tiffany sings Rocky's praises, Sonia remains unconvinced - until she is given food for thought from an unlikely source.
24th May - Ruby is unimpressed with Martin's hangover and ends up having to go to a doctor's appointment by herself. At the gym launch, Sharon spots Zack turning on the charm with an important potential client, and Kheerat promises to have a word. Kat returns home from the hospital with Phil by her side, and Jean warns her about the Mitchells.
25th May - With her shocked guests watching on, Kheerat tries to apologise but Sharon directs her fury toward her brother - she wants Zack to pack his bags and leave. A comment from Vi has Kim worrying that she's getting old before her time, so she promptly asks out a man out for dinner, and Jean implores Ruby to show Lily some love.
27th May - Mila worries about protecting Kioni as Kathy orders Bobby to look after her, while Vinny wonders about his brother's mystery woman but Kheerat refuses to kiss and tell. He later runs into Sharon, who mentions she's free all day but Kheerat isn't keen - until he sees Gray and suddenly changes his mind. Keegan leaves Sonia with some food for thought.
28th May - Kheerat enjoys making Suki squirm about his dalliance with Sharon and as he dashes out, she gets a call from Jags. Sonia tells Tiffany she is taking it step by step with her dad, while Bobby and Iqra are both battling with their feelings, and Iqra has doubts as to whether Mila really cares.
31st May - There's an incident at the gym when Linda pushes herself too hard. Iqra supports Mila as she stands up for what she believes. Kheerat asks Sharon to keep their relationship quiet in a bid to keep on Ben's good side, and Mo announces she has been invited on a cruise with Fat Elvis - but is not going because she is worried about Jean.

June[]

1st June - With the ambulance on its way, Sharon is shocked when Linda confides in her the truth about her pregnancy - especially when she reveals Mick is not the father. Jean manages to convince Mo to go on the cruise by lying about her recent behaviour, and the Slaters throw her a going-away party. Kheerat asks Ben for help protecting Jags in prison.
3rd June - Kat encourages Phil to make amends with Ben and try to become part of Raymond's life, while an invitation to Bert and Ernie's school event leaves him touched. Nancy confronts Linda, convinced she has something to hide, and Jean is agitated by Mo's revelation, prompting her to seek help from Zack.
4th June - Ben meets up with Callum only to find him with a colleague and quickly senses he is not welcome. Kheerat opens up to Sharon about Chantelle. Phil and Kat take Bert and Ernie to the school event, where they bump into Jack and Raymond. However, on the way home Kat finds herself in a frightening situation.
7th June - Phil apologises to Kat for not taking her mugging seriously enough and comes up with a business proposition for her. Callum is torn after Ben asks him to quit his job, Vi criticises Rainie's co-parenting set-up and Lola gives Ruby a few tips on how to handle Lily.
8th June (Part 1) - Having chased Kat's mugger, Callum blames himself when the man gets away by attacking Fitzy, and cannot open up to Ben about what happened. Kat is reluctant to take Phil up on his business offer, not wanting to get involved in anything dodgy. Ruby and Lily reach and agreement and Stuart is appalled when Vi tries to set him up with Honey.
8th June (Part 2) - Callum is snappy with Ben, insisting he is fine despite being anything but - and things only get worse when Whitney and Kat ask him about the stabbing. Rainie is suspicious of Vi's sudden nice act, forcing Stuart to admit she knows about their surrogacy plans, Lola worries about Isaac when he lies about his medication, and Linda realises she will have to tell Max about the baby.
10th June - Bobby arrives at the restaurant for another date with Dana, only for Iqra to drop him in it by suggesting that he should cook them dinner. Rainie tells Vi to go back home - only to be caught off guard when the old busybody lets her in on a secret. Nancy encourages Mick to speak up about Linda's plan to get in touch with Max about the baby. Isaac continues digging for information on Paul and Callum digs himself deeper as Ben makes a discovery.
15th June (Part 1) - Mick is running late for Linda's scan, only for events to conspire against him thanks to a pregnant taxi driver (played by Danny Dyer's real-life daughter Dani). Will he make it there on time? Stuart and Rainie head to the police station about Abi, while Karen and Tiffany accompany Bernie to her first weight-loss class. Lily is angry when Ruby betrays her trust, and Rocky tries his luck with Kathy once again.
15th June (Part 2) - Mick explains his absence to Linda and the couple discuss what's best for them and the baby. After telling Martin the bad news from the doctor, Ruby spends the evening with Lily and the pair begin to bond. Rocky steps in to help Kathy with the cafe, persuading her to finally take his number, and Tiffany feels left out as Keegan learns he has been shortlisted for the street food competition.
16th June (Part 1) - Tiffany calls a beautician to help prepare for her photo shoot, and keen to look her best, she makes a snap decision. Callum feels helpless about Fitzy, so Whitney promises to help him, Suki gets on the wrong side of Vi, and Nancy and Frankie meddle in Shirley's love life. Jean has some advice for Ruby, who feels like giving up.
16th June (Part 2) - Things are looking up for Kat when she gets the keys to the launderette and Phil sorts out a taxi licence, until a comment from Sharon leaves her feeling uncertain. Ben is suspicious when he spots Callum and Whitney getting into a cab together, Tiffany tries to cover her mistake and Rocky pulls out the stops to apologise to Sonia.
22nd June - Ben confronts Whitney about spending time with Callum but she tells him to talk to his husband instead. Rocky's interest in the local houses leaves Sonia suspicious, Bobby and Dana take a big step in their relationship and Lola worries about Isaac's erratic behaviour and obsession with Paul.
24th June (Part 1) - The discovery of a double crime prompts Sonia to point the finger of suspicion at Rocky. Bobby decides to come clean to Dana, while Ruby and Martin receive another setback. Suki is furious with Kheerat, so he tells Sharon it's over for the sake of his family. But Suki's anger turns to upset when she hears some shocking news.
24th June (Part 2) - Chelsea lands herself in hot water with the police, and when Jack suggests she gets herself a lawyer, she asks Gray out for lunch - and it isn't long before the two are flirting. Isaac's obsession continues to build, Ben opens up to Callum and Peter encourages Bobby to fight for Dana.
25th June - Iqra offers advice to Bobby about lying in relationships, only to make her feel bad about being deceitful herself - so she decides to reveal the truth to Mila. Sheree is shocked by Chelsea's plan to wrap Gray around her little finger so she doesn't have to pay for his legal services. Vinny hits rock bottom and Rainie tells Bernie she is still not sure who she will choose as her surrogate.
28th June (Part 1) - Bernie tells Tiffany the weight-loss pills are not working fast enough and she needs stronger ones but her friend refuses. Vi encourages Stuart and Rainie to find a distraction from Abi, prompting them to make a decision about the surrogacy. Rocky has an idea to bring Mila and Iqra back together, while Isaac tells Lola he has a surprise for her.
28th June (Part 2) - Tiffany reluctantly gives more pills to Bernie, who is disappointed to discover she has not lost as much weight as she had hoped - convincing her she has blown her chance of becoming Rainie's surrogate. Isaac pays a visit to Ruby at the club - and he has plenty to say - and Kathy helps to clear the air between Mila and Iqra.

July[]

1st July (Part 1) - On the morning of Linda's birthday, she receives an unexpected present from Max - and is even more surprised to notice the postmark. Frankie throws her stepmum a party, where Rocky and Shirley are getting on like a house on fire, although he is smitten when Kathy shows up. Ruby tells Jean she believes she doesn't deserve happiness.
1st July (Part 2) - Rainie, Stuart and Bernie head to their insemination appointment - with Violet tagging along - after which Bernie receives her first instalment, but it's less than she was expecting. Phil tells a stunned Kat that he wants Raymond to know he is his father, while Nancy suggests to Linda that it's time Shirley and Frankie knew about the parentage of her baby. Chelsea still has her eyes set on Gray, asking Denise to babysit for his kids while they go out for a meal.
5th July - Frankie is feeling downbeat so Zack offers to take her on a driving lesson - but his good deed has terrible consequences. Kat asks Denise to reconsider letting Phil into Raymond's life, Patrick returns the things that Isaac stole to a shocked Ruby and Martin, and Peter resolves to help a heartbroken Bobby move on with his life.
7th July - As Zack calls an ambulance to say he has found Nancy unconscious in the street, the severity of his actions hits home - and what it would mean if the truth comes out. Rainie is frustrated that she hasn't been spending any time alone with Stuart, so she and Vi reach an agreement. Kat is stunned when Phil reveals he has told Raymond the truth, and Peter arranges to meet Dana behind Bobby's back.
8th July - Phil is angry when Denise refuses to let him see Raymond again, but refuses to give up without a fight. Lola realises she needs to step up as Isaac returns home, especially as Sheree thinks all her son needs is a few weeks' rest.
9th July - Phil's plans hit a brick wall when solicitor Ritchie is too busy to take on the custody case, so Ben offers to help. Frankie is nervous when the police arrive with a lead on Nancy's case, Chelsea tries to persuade Gray to let her move in - in her own seductive way - and Bobby is flustered when Dana is arrives at the restaurant. The Walford regulars hear a rumour that football legend Harry Redknapp is making an appearance at the Vic for the Euros. Word is, he's a friend of Rocky - but no one believes a word he says.
12th July - Peter tells Kathy and Bobby that he cannot handle being around Ash's family, but they are not impressed with his attitude. Sheree is having trouble getting Isaac to take his medication, and things soon hit home when his hallucinations lead to a worrying situation. Phil tries to convince Kat to let Tommy do a football trial, while Zack makes a bold gesture.
13th July - Patrick tries to get through to an increasingly agitated Isaac, asking him where Ruby and Martin's children are and promising that he will not let the police hurt him. Peter is upset at the turn of events with Ash so Kathy tells him a few home truths, Chelsea lands herself in a sticky situation at Gray's house and Tommy's skills are tested at the football trial.
15th July - Chelsea and Gray cause havoc at his work function when they make the most of the free drinks, embarrassing themselves in front of Gray's boss Laura. Honey reaches out to a grief-stricken Suki, Sheree gives Lola a word of warning and Jay offers Billy an olive branch.
16th July - As Billy sets up his stall, Rocky passes by and challenges him to a head-to-head battle to see who can sell the most in 10 minutes. Gray's boss Laura makes it clear she is unhappy with his performance - so he takes matters into his own hands. Suki is angry to find Honey running the Minute Mart in her absence.
19th July - Bernie wants more diet pills but Tiffany warns they are dangerous, especially if she is pregnant, so she insists on her sister-in-law taking a test. Honey worries that Suki is punishing herself for what happened to Jags, an angry Ben plots revenge and Lola visits Isaac in the mental health unit.
20th July - The Panesars are a wave of emotions on the day of Jags's funeral, with an overwhelmed Kheerat walking out and Suki overcome with grief. A desperate Callum tells Phil he has the number of Paul's killer and needs his help, an angry Karen confronts Bernie about her surrogacy plan and Lola returns to the mental health unit - only to be told that Isaac does not want to see her.
22nd July - Mick is preparing for Frankie's driving lessons, filling her with nerves as he suggests the different places they can go. Dana, Kathy and Peter plan a surprise 18th birthday party for Bobby - but the surprise is on them when an unexpected guest turns up. Suki scolds Kheerat for missing Jags's funeral and Honey tries to get the Panesar matriarch eating.
23rd July - Mick is preparing for Frankie's driving lessons, filling her with nerves as he suggests the different places they can go. Dana, Kathy and Peter plan a surprise 18th birthday party for Bobby - but the surprise is on them when an unexpected guest turns up. Suki scolds Kheerat for missing Jags's funeral and Honey tries to get the Panesar matriarch eating.
26th July - Mick discovers that Nancy and Zack are still seeing each other, and storms into the gym to demand that Zack end things with his daughter. Karen has a plan to sort out a rift between her children, while Ruby leans on Jean for support instead of Martin.
27th July - Ruby and Jean enjoy a fun afternoon, only for things to take a more serious turn when Jean receives a phone call. Linda is furious to hear what happened to Nancy, and before too long it seems everyone is ganging up on Zack, while Frankie's guilt worsens. Chelsea tries to prove Karen wrong and Tiffany packs up her necklace to sell for some extra cash.
29th July - Chelsea's hold on Gray grows as she persuades him to skive off work and go buy her a dress for her court appearance. But he panics when she spots an earring in his car, realising it belonged to Tina. Nancy feels betrayed, Sheree is frustrated by Lola's indiscretion and Billy sees a new job opportunity - only for Dana's dad Harvey to get in his way.
30th July - Martin feels let down by Ruby when she forgets his birthday, while she becomes increasingly paranoid after hearing Jay and Kat making comments about her in the Square. Tiffany is stressed about her graduation party, but Whitney's attempt to make her feel better only make things worse. Kat has found out about Billy being homeless and hatches a plan to help him.

August[]

2nd August - Phil gets a call from Ritchie about the situation with Raymond. Meanwhile, Kat gives a rare record to Billy, hoping it will help get him back on his feet and explaining to Jay that she used Phil's money to buy it without him knowing. Nancy announces to the family she is going on a holiday with some girls she's met.
3rd August - Karen tries to get Bernie to eat, but she is worried about putting on weight and secretly takes a diet pill. Kat visits Denise at the salon to convince her to let Phil see his son, while Nancy and Frankie are in a police cell after the fight at the bar. The forced time together allows them to open up to each other, and talk through the situation with Zack.
5th August - Keegan is furious at Tiffany for giving Bernie diet pills and getting more cosmetic work done. At the club, Dotty confronts Vinny for telling Keegan about them, but Vinny takes the opportunity to reveal his true feelings for her. Meanwhile, Rocky sets Whitney up with a music promoter, and Ben asks Peter to help him with Lola.
6th August - Frankie persuades Nancy to go out for a drink and they head to the Prince Albert, where Zack shows up. Lola feels guilty for missing Lexi's swimming lesson, and later opens up to Sheree about Isaac. She tells her to let him go, and Lola agrees to stop visiting him. Elsewhere at the launderette, Rainie confronts Karen about the diet pills.
9th August - Harvey is shocked to learn the truth about Bobby's past, while Sonia jokes that Kathy and Rocky are ready for marriage - a topic that seemingly makes Rocky feel uncomfortable. Karen overhears Chelsea calling her grandchildren names, so plots to get her own back on Gray's girlfriend. Bernie and Tiffany patch things up, while Keegan's guilt intensifies.
10th August - Karen confront Gray, annoyed that he seems to be putting more effort into Chelsea than her grandchildren. Harvey argues with Dana over Bobby, leaving Kathy to plead with him not to judge her grandson by his past errors. Rocky introduces Whitney to a promoter who wants her to take part in a singing competition, and Jean is shocked to find large amounts of money in her bank account.
12th August - A hungover Chelsea ignores Gray's messages, so Sharon advises her to end the relationship if she is no longer interested. Ruby hurts Martin's feelings by going to her hospital appointment alone and Kat discovers worrying videos on the boys' phones. Bobby's friend Waseem makes it clear he is unhappy about the new prayer room being next door to an LGBTQ-inclusive bar - angering Iqra in the process.
13th August - A loan shark threatens Ben, and when Callum sees the commotion he is keen to know what is going on. Honey is determined to help Suki feel better and books a painting class at the community centre. A nervous Mila and Iqra await news from the meeting with the social worker, while in the mental health unit, a downcast Isaac gets wise words from a fellow patient.
16th August - Kim and Denise question Amy about her social media post on mental health, where some of the parents at school have left nasty comments calling for Isaac to be sacked. Kheerat makes plans for the Arches, hoping that Suki will be happy, but she is not impressed with his new business venture. Billy's jealousy puts him into competition with Jay.
17th August - Callum is worried about Kheerat being so involved in the Arches but Ben insists he is fine - until his new partner announces he has done a deal for some new business. Honey offers to help Suki sort through Jags' belongings, Patrick's efforts to make Sheree feel better fall flat, and Jay and Billy sort out their rivalry with a penalty shootout.
19th August - Ash and Vinny receive an unexpected call, while a guilty Honey insists on taking Suki to the Pride of Walford dinner as her guest - until her friend makes a confession. Lola shares the card the children made for Isaac with Sheree, but she is not impressed - and then refuses to allow Lexi and Bailey to visit her son. Kat tells Billy and Jay she is worried that she put too much pressure on Tommy to do well.
20th August - Lola has a decision to make when she realises people have been meddling in her affairs. Honey prepares to face Suki after her revelation, while Ash faces a hard time at work. At the cab office, Kim and Kat excitedly keep an eye on Tommy's football video as it goes viral.
23rd August - A guilt-ridden Keegan tells Dotty he is going to come clean to Tiffany about cheating on her - unaware someone is listening in to their conversation. A nervous Whitney prepares to take the stage at the Vic, where a lonely Kathy hooks up with Harvey. Mick is stressed in the kitchen after burning all the pies, while Kat questions Lexi about Tommy's online search history - and is shocked to hear her son has been speaking to a woman online.
24th August - Tiffany arrives home to find Keegan has prepared a romantic meal, but love is in short supply when she tells him she knows what he has been up to. Chelsea plays with fire when she and Gray bump into a familiar face at the Prince Albert, while over at the Vic, two strangers have their eyes on the money raised by Whitney - and when Linda is left alone to lock up, they return to get their hands on it.
26th August - Chelsea treats herself to an item of jewellery from the pawn shop - but when she arrives home, Gray is shocked to see Chantelle's ring on her finger. Mitch gives Keegan advice, while Sonia and Whitney worry about Tiffany. Martin confronts Ruby about giving their money away to Jean.
27th August - Kat asks Whitney to take Tommy out for a while but she soon returns to the launderette with Lexi, frantically explaining that the youngster has run off to meet a woman at the playground. Jack pops into the Vic with news of the robbery, and Ruby suggests she and Martin go away, but he is not in the mood after learning about Jean.
30th August - As Isaac's returns home, an anxious Sheree tells Patrick she has booked two tickets for her and her son to go to Trinidad - with no idea when they will be back. Gray's financial problems are increasing - and things only get worse after a visit from his boss Laura. Vinny takes a sullen Tiffany for a drink, giving them an idea to get back at Keegan.
31st August - Nancy makes Zack a tempting offer. Having hurt Ash, Suki tries to make amends. Mick and Shirley get terrible news.

September[]

2nd September - The Carters appeal to Sharon and Phil. Mick is determined that Zack stay away from Nancy, and Isaac wants to get back to normality.
3rd September - Suki plays nasty with Honey, Sharon's conscience is heavy, and Tommy wants answers to important questions.
6th September - Kat tells Tommy that Alfie is not his real dad, his Uncle Michael is - making Tommy and Scarlett siblings. Jean realises that Ruby has not told Martin the truth as promised, while Sharon is feeling stressed and a bewildered Zack agrees to take Albie to an appointment as a favour. Gray is tight on cash and uses a burner phone to send a message.
7th September - Ruby panics as Martin comes home, certain Jean has told him everything, but instead he explains he was chucked out. She hides her relief as Martin is sure something's really wrong with Jean now. Meanwhile, Shirley has been summoned by Jean and she shows her the marijuana in the garage, pleading for help. Kat's about to tell Scarlett the truth about Tommy when Janine bursts in. The hearing starts and Janine lays it on thick, giving a testimony about how she's redeemed herself over the years.
9th September - Janine tries to appeal to Kat, pleading for a second chance with Scarlett, and while Kat is telling Phil about Janine's lies, the social worker calls - Scarlett's gone missing. Shirley and Jean set their plan in motion, and Martin tells Ruby that Lily got caught with weed at school. Lily insists it's from a classmate, but it's the final piece Ruby needs to confirm her suspicions.
10th September - Kat is sure that Janine has taken Scarlett and Billy desperately tries to reach her. Lola realises Tommy is upset and Kat promises that they will find his sister, while Shirley sees Phil and Gray acting friendly and is fuming. Jean sees Ruby and announces that she's telling Martin the truth today - forcing Ruby to make a decision.
13th September - Phil's house catches on fire but he manages to escape - unaware that Tommy, Scarlett and Janine are trapped upstairs. Linda's waters break. Gray finds flowers on the doorstep to mark the anniversary of Chantelle's death, while Linda goes into labour - with only Jack there to help. Jean lands herself in hot water with the police.
14th September - Jean is at the police station, refusing to comment about the weed found in her garage, while Martin is shocked to discover that Ruby appears to be involved. Shirley comes clean to Mick about hitting Phil, and Rainie's suspicions continue to rise.
16th September - Martin secretly visits Stacey in prison to tell her what Ruby has been doing - and shocked, his ex-wife tells him to sort Ruby out once and for all - or else she'll have to do it. Jean is under pressure as she's pushed to reveal everything and Tiffany gives Sonia an ultimatum - it's her or Dotty.
17th September - Ruby has good news for Martin - but he is more interested in knowing why she has been lying to him for such a long time. There's excitement over Bernie's baby scan but something is wrong with Rainie. Dotty and Tiffany finally come to blows in the boxing ring, and Sonia gets more than she bargained for at the gym.
20th September - Rainie goes to extreme lengths to prove that Mick is not the father of Linda's baby. Jean visits Stacey in prison to tell her about her drugs charge, while a harsh decision by Ruby leaves Martin devastated. Whitney gets through to the final of the singing contest, only for Rocky to jeopardise matters when his anger gets the better of him.
21st September - Stuart is dumbfounded at the false accusation made towards Rainie and he confronts Mick, threatening him for trying to jeopardise his family. Ethan tries to make amends to Sonia, Harvey tells Dana to reconsider her relationship with Bobby, and Isaac decides to ask Lola to move in with him.
23rd September - A racist group antagonise Bobby, Dana and their friends as they hand out leaflets for the new mosque - but things get much more serious when the same men return later on. Ben is adamant that Isaac stay away from his daughter, while Zack finds Martin drowning his sorrows and comes up with a plan to get him back on his feet.
24th September - Sheree's plans backfire significantly, and Harvey is determined to break up Dana and Bobby.
27th September - Harvey gets in between Bobby and Dana, Janine gets a wake-up call and vows to make a change, and Whitney is grateful when Gray steps up for her.
28th September - Lola and Isaac hit a speed bump as they try to secure their future. Kim has another new career plan, Zack has a proposition to help Martin, Jean heads to court, and Gray orchestrates another situation to get what he wants.
30th September - Feeling hurt, Sheree makes a big decision - but at what cost? Bernie hears alarm bells with Rainie, Keegan vows to help get to the truth, and Whitney waits for an important call.

October[]

1st October - Tiffany is left feeling foolish but is shocked when she gets a surprise visitor. Suki offers Honey a harsh warning, Sharon's attempt to help Martin doesn't go to plan, and Denise is stunned when she realises what Sheree has done.
4th October - Suki uses her authority to get revenge on Honey, while Vinny steps up for Dotty. Desperate for money, Martin is forced to take a new job.
5th October - Dotty is left shocked by an unwanted reveller, Suki is mortified as the truth comes out, and Zack pulls a prank that ends badly
7th October - Bernie starts to worry about Rainie's behaviour, Keegan makes a huge decision, and Bobby has an idea to help Martin.
8th October - Keegan's suspicions of Liam grow, Dotty's frustrations increase as her mum comes under fire once more, and Jay has a plan for revenge.