EastEnders Story So Far

Kirsty warns Max that Lauren is an alcoholic
Monday 17 June

A groggy Lauren wakes up at Max and Kirsty's after being kicked out by Tanya. Worried about Lauren, Kirsty offers to call a doctor.

Michael goads Joey about Alice
Friday 14 June

Kat comforts an upset Alice, and is furious to discover that Alice's mystery man in Michael! After a dressing down from Kat about being so hateful to Alice, Michael knows he deserves punishment.

Lauren makes her escape!
Thursday 13 June

Lauren is getting edgy from alcohol withdrawal. Calling to Whitney from the window, she's furious to learn Tanya has told Whitney not to give Lauren drink.

Alice gets her man!
Tuesday 11 June

Michael is determined to get back Scarlett, hoping to have Janine done for abduction.

Peter learns about Ian's breakdown
Monday 10 June

Peter's back in Walford and realises things have changed a lot while he's away. Discovering Lucy's running the cafe, Ian has to explain about his breakdown.

Ian's grand opening is a disaster!
Friday 7 June

Ian prepares for the grand opening of his new restaurant, beaming proudly at the well-heeled guests. There's a storm on the horizon, however, when Lucy discovers the business account is overdrawn.

Dexter takes out his anger on Jay's car!
Thursday 6 June

Sam leaves Ava with a dilemma when she works out that Jay sold the car to him. Insisting that he just wanted to do the right thing, Sam begs Ava not to tell Dexter.

Snake on the loose!
Tuesday 4 June

Dot is horrified to learn that Bobby's pet snake has escaped and is somewhere in her house - she's got the vicar coming round later!

Lauren apologises to Lucy
Monday 3 June

On Tanya's insistence, Lauren attempts to apologise to Lucy for hitting her, but Lucy's not having any of it.

Lauren is arrested
Friday 31 May

Lauren heads to the Vic with Abi, desperate for a drink, but is soon confronted by the police who arrest her for assaulting Lucy.

Lauren loses it and punches Lucy!
Thursday 30 May

Tanya is reluctant to get Max involved when Cora reveals she thinks that Lauren stole money from her. When Abi finds out about the stolen cash, she encourages Lauren to repay Cora.

The pressure gets too much for Kirsty!
Wednesday 29 May

Kirsty realises her lie is about to be blown with the scan due today. When Kirsty lies to Max that the clinic called to cancel, Max insists they go there to complain.

Will Kim really leave with Ray?
Tuesday 28 May

Kim wants to make the most of her birthday before she and Ray leave Walford.

There is no episode of EastEnders tonight
Monday 27 May

EastEnders returns on Tuesday!

Lauren lies to Tanya
Friday 24 May

Lauren is annoyed when she sneaks in some bags of shopping for a surprise breakfast when Tanya assumes she's got booze in there.

Will Lola get her daughter back?
Thursday 23 May

Lola learns Sharon won't be coming to Lexi's court hearing and worries what it could mean for Lexi's residency.

Phil throws out Sharon!
Tuesday 21 May

Waking an unconscious Sharon, Phil snatches the pill bottle from Lexi.

Sharon puts Lexi in danger!
Monday 20 May

Jack is back and Sharon reveals that she's seeing Phil. When Phil bumps into Jack, he's angry that Sharon didn't tip him off.

Dexter discovers Sam is his dad!
Friday 17 May

Sam has stayed the night at the B&B. An oblivious Dexter sees Sam in the cafe and plots to get him together with Ava, thinking he's Ava's old friend 'Jacob'.

Ava's confronted by her ex!
Thursday 16 May

Ava is stunned to find her ex-husband Sam - Dexter's dad - standing on her doorstep. After getting Dexter out of the house, Ava demands to know why Sam's there.