It’s another explosive week in Walford as secrets unravel, relationships are tested, and tensions reach boiling point.
Sharon Watt’s (Letitia Dean) return home is anything but quiet, Zoe Slater’s (Michelle Ryan) mysterious past causes shockwaves through the Square, and the Slater family face emotional reckonings. Meanwhile, romantic dramas bubble over for the Brannings, and new faces stir up old tensions. Here’s your full day-by-day breakdown of everything coming up next week on EastEnders.
Monday 22nd September
The Slaters remain reeling from the events of the previous night. Tensions simmer as Zoe tries to justify herself to Kat, Alfie, and Stacey, but her cagey behaviour only raises more red flags. The family grow increasingly suspicious as Zoe refuses to open up about her past.
Meanwhile, a returning Sharon is shocked to spot Zoe lingering outside No.31. Although Vicki and Zack warmly welcome Sharon home, she’s distracted by Zoe’s reappearance and soon makes it clear she wants answers. Later, Sharon tracks Zoe down to The Vic and makes a surprising move, offering a truce.
Elsewhere, Cindy stirs the pot when she officially moves into No.25, creating tension between Lauren and Peter. At Jimmy’s sensory class, Peter hits it off with a fellow parent, Demi, and while Peter might be oblivious, it’s clear Demi has more than playdates in mind.
Disaster strikes at The Albert when an accident leads to Mo’s dismissal.
Howie frets over their finances, and things only get worse when Kim accidentally destroys her expensive camera equipment.
Tuesday 23rd September
Things are awkward between old flames Sharon and Phil when they cross paths at the café. But Sharon decides to extend an olive branch, asking Phil to look after Albie that evening, something he surprisingly agrees to.
Back at home, Sharon turns her attention to Vicki’s growing debt. But Vicki, overwhelmed and already emotional over Joel, snaps and storms out, only to run straight into Zoe in the Square. A public fight breaks out between the two women until Zack and Anthony step in, with Zack getting hurt in the process.
Later, Sharon and Phil share a surprisingly heartfelt moment, but her brief happiness is cut short when she returns home to find Zack and Vicki bruised and upset. Furious, Sharon heads to The Vic for another showdown with Zoe, who retaliates with a bombshell revelation that stuns Sharon to her core.
Elsewhere, Cindy is approached by a girl named Jasmine, who asks for a job at The Albert. Cindy initially turns her down, until she sees Jasmine taking initiative in a bold way. Impressed, Cindy offers her a trial, just as Jean arrives to chastise both of them.
Howie lands a new job as a delivery driver to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Peter ignores Ian’s warnings and goes for drinks with Demi. Later, he returns home buzzing and passionately seduces Lauren, unaware that Penny has seen everything.
Wednesday 24th September
Sharon refuses to accept Zoe’s shocking confession and lashes out. The row escalates until Kat throws Sharon and Vicki out of The Vic, furious at the scene.
Still shaken, Sharon finds herself in the café where Ian senses something is wrong. He brings her home for a much-needed heart-to-heart with Kathy. Ian is quick to stir the pot, warning Sharon not to trust Zoe.
Upstairs in The Vic, Kat and Alfie demand answers from Zoe about her claims. Meanwhile, at No.31, Stacey shares surprising news with Lily: Sean has invited them to live with him in Brazil. Lily is eager, but their excitement is interrupted when Kat and Zoe storm in mid-argument.
Later, Lauren and Peter are in high spirits until Oscar walks in on them. The pair laugh it off and head to Johnny’s birthday at The Albert. But things take a turn when Penny pressures Peter to tell Lauren the truth about Demi. He bottles it, and Lauren finds out anyway after spotting a flirty message on his phone. Surprisingly, she laughs it off… but Peter is left wondering if their relationship has real depth.
Back at The Albert, Jasmine impresses Cindy with her initiative, though Elaine clearly disapproves. Oscar tries to woo Jasmine with his usual charm, but Cindy pulls her aside and warns her to steer clear of the Branning boys.
Thursday 25th September
Kat, attempting to repair things, asks Stacey to help plant a memorial in the Square gardens in honour of Zoe’s late daughter. The gesture softens Zoe, and the two begin to reconnect.
At No.31, Stacey excitedly tells Lily she’s booked their flights to Brazil, but their joy is cut short by Jean’s unexpected arrival. Stacey is forced to reveal their plan, and although Jean hides her heartbreak, the disappointment is clear.
Later, Stacey and Lily arrange to meet Ricky to break the news, but panic strikes when Jack arrives instead, and Stacey is nowhere to be seen. Lily is forced to spill the truth on her own.
At the café, Penny sets up an unexpected coffee date between Lauren and Demi. The trio quickly hit it off, laughing and joking, until Peter walks in and hears them making fun of him. Embarrassed and hurt, he vents to Ian and Kathy. But their advice is shaken when Peter reveals his next move…
Elsewhere, Oscar steals a dress from the market and asks Jasmine out on a date. Cindy catches wind of his antics and once again warns Jasmine to stay away from the unpredictable Branning.
As the week draws to a close, old wounds begin to resurface while new battles brew across Walford. Sharon is left reeling from Zoe’s revelation, Kat and Zoe attempt to reconnect through shared grief, and Stacey faces a life-changing decision that could split the Slaters once more. Meanwhile, Peter’s love life spirals, Jasmine starts to shake things up at The Albert, and Cindy has her hands full managing the Brannings. With secrets exposed and loyalties tested, next week’s EastEnders promises high drama, emotional punches, and the kind of confrontations only Albert Square can deliver.
