EastEnders

Series 8

TV-PG

British television soap opera following the everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional square of terrace houses in the fictional borough of Walford in East End of London, England.

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106 Episodes

721
E1
721Mark is determined that Michelle shouldn't be let into the family secret - but Pauline has other ideas.
722
E2
722Sharon's dream of owning the pub looks like coming true.
723
E3
723The men of Albert Square go off together on a fishing trip, and there are some surprise arrivals at the canal bank. Sharon is forced to make a decision about the Queen Vic, but will she take advice from Grant, or Michelle?
724
E4
724Sharon has the unpleasant task of telling Pete about the buyer of the Mitchells' flat. Frank is behind with the book-keeping, whilst Arthur has been avoiding Mark as much as possible.
725
E5
725The strain in the Fowler household is beginning to show: it can't be long before something - or someone - cracks. Will Pete get to speak to Kathy before she hears the bad news from someone else? Michelle is beginning to wonder where she stands in her relationship with Clyde, while Pat tries to get Frank to soften towards Sam and Ricky.
726
E6
726I promise you, Kath, if he comes near you, I'll do ten years for him.
727
E7
727Willmott-Brown says he wants to put right a wrong, but will Kathy give him the chance?
728
E8
728Kathy and Rachel set off to meet Wilmott-Brown, the man who raped Kathy.
729
E9
729Pete is determined to mete out a little old-fashioned justice to Willmott-Brown.
730
E10
730Emotions run high when a removal van suddenly appears in Albert Square.
731
E11
731Kathy realises that Willmott-Brown has not taken in a word she has said, while Frank is concerned that Ian and Pete are heading for trouble. Will they heed his advice? Sharon demands some explanations from Grant, but then decides to play him at his own game. Mark is feeling neglected by Rachel.
732
E12
732Grant reckons he's hit on the solution to his and Sharon's problems. Mark is delighted when Gill pays him a visit, but what will Rachel's reaction be to his old girlfriend turning up?
733
E13
733A dramatic confrontation erupts which will change the lives of those involved.
734
E14
734Best friends Sharon and Michelle realise they have neglected their friendship of late. They decide it's high time they had a girls' night out. Is there a happy event anticipated in Albert Square?
735
E15
735Will Michelle finally discover the reason why Arthur has been avoiding Mark? Grant lets jealousy rear its ugly head.
736
E16
736Ricky has a surprise for Sam which further irritates Frank, while Clyde shocks his father. Arthur gets a gardening contract.
737
E17
737Etta and Celestine are planning a family party, but the younger Traverniers are reluctant to attend. Ian is pleased that Hattie is paying him more attention.
738
E18
738Arthur becomes the hero of the day. Hattie tries to avoid Ian, while Sharon isn't impressed with the company Grant is keeping. Ricky decides to sell his van to raise money.
739
E19
739Grant finds out who his real friends are. Arthur wants to patch things up with Mark - can Pauline persuade the stubborn pair to make amends? Pat has some wise words for Sam and Ricky about their responsibilities.
740
E20
740Phil finds romance on his night out with the boys.
741
E21
741All Arthur wants is to give his wife a special birthday treat - what could be simpler?
742
E22
742Phil plans the perfect date, but is his idea of a romantic evening the same as Anne's? Gill gives Mark some advice about Arthur.
743
E23
743Anne's got a surprise for Phil - but Pat gets the biggest shock.
744
E24
744Pat plays surrogate mother to Mandy. Will Frank play the father role?
745
E25
745Mark makes a decision about his future which proves unpopular with Pauline. Could Gill be the one to change his mind? Sam and Ricky are in for a shock at the squat.
746
E26
746On Mother's Day, Etta is concerned about Lloyd's friends, while Sharon worries about the decrease in takings at the pub.
747
E27
747Anne wants the chance to explain her situation to Phil, but after the hurt she has caused him, will he listen? Ignoring his family's advice, Lloyd goes looking for adventure.
748
E28
748When a builder's estimate makes Frank see red, he decides to attempt some DIY.
749
E29
749Pat is shocked when she finds out that Mandy has being lying to her.
750
E30
750Arthur spreads spring fever around the Square. But Pat has problems and memories to share.
751
E31
751It is a special day for Gill, but her plans unsettle Mark. Dot wants to share her news as Easter approaches. But will the holiday spirit affect Ian and Steve? Pete believes he has the answer to Arthur's problems.
752
E32
752The Miss Queen Vic's beauty contest takes a surprising turn.
753
E33
753The world of glitz and glamour is beckoning to Sam but will husband Ricky allow it? The Taverniers await an important decision on Lloyd's future. And Dot has a bee in her bonnet, but is she fighting a lost cause?
754
E34
754Frank and Pat move out of the B and B. Arthur practices his interviewing technique.
755
E35
755Sam takes the first steps towards an exciting career. Arthur introduces his new assistant to the gardening trade. Gill gives Pauline some tactful advice about Mark. And Michelle has an idea on how Rachel can raise some extra money, but will Rachel agree?
756
E36
756Tempers are running high at the Tavernier's, while Rachel awaits important news about her future.
757
E37
757Michelle, Clyde and Pat believe their jobs at the Queen Vic are under threat. Sharon, however, is preoccupied with more personal matters and keeps Grant guessing. Meanwhile, Rachel reluctantly prepares for another stint at the cafe, Frank's troubles are doubled, and Ethel tests Dot's patience.
758
E38
758Celestine tries to reassure Etta about Lloyd, and Sharon is upset about Grant making plans about the future without consulting her.
759
E39
759Ethel is forced to make a difficult decision, one that has serious consequences for a very close friend.
760
E40
760Ian entertains an important business client and his wife, but who will he find to be his dinner date? Frank finally gets the keys to the Butchers' new home, but first Pat sets him a daunting task.
761
E41
761Dot's in for a surprise when a stranger calls.
762
E42
762There are difficult decisions to be made for the Taverniers.
763
E43
763A life and death decision cause discord at the Fowlers.
764
E44
764Ricky is curious about Sam's secretive behaviour. Dot is worried about the future of the launderette.
765
E45
765Gill fears that Mark will not be able to cope with the difficult times ahead.
766
E46
766Kathy's back but Ian doesn't want to talk.
767
E47
767A brother's loyalty is put to the test.
768
E48
768The secret's out and Sam gets some unwelcome exposure.
769
E49
769Sam fears her marriage may be on the rocks. Gill is forced to make a harrowing decision.
770
E50
770AIDS-sufferer Gill is dying, so she and Mark throw away their sadness and prepare to marry.
771
E51
771Mark faces up to a great test of his personal strength.
772
E52
772Mandy's back. She's looking for a job, a home and a man.
773
E53
773Pete's caught with his trousers down. Hattie feels that Steve's mind should be turned to more romantic matters.
774
E54
774Romance is in the air for Ricky but Sam is looking elsewhere.
775
E55
775Pat is determined not to let Frank stand in the way of her independence - but Ricky pays the price. Michelle is on tenterhooks as she awaits the results of her first year exams.
776
E56
776Mark is in for a shock.
777
E57
777A day at the races, but Arthur's not invited.
778
E58
778Rachel and Kathy brave the local jumble sale in search of marketable goods. Mandy makes an effort to befriend Mark in the hope of staying at the squat for good. Meanwhile, Pat employs her first driver - but is Dennis exactly the man PatCabs needs?
779
E59
779Pat pays the price of Dennis's shortcomings. Kathy and Rachel have an unexpected run-in with the new Market Inspector which makes a poor start to Rachel's new career. Arthur has a problem when Norman the Gnome goes missing.
780
E60
780Michelle's life and loves are forging ahead. Surely nothing can spoil her day?
781
E61
781Two birthdays in the Fowler family. Pete is the life and soul of Martin's party, but will an unwelcome guest ruin Michelle's?
782
E62
782Mandy works on Pete to get a job, and Dot makes a discovery that shocks her. Frank thinks he has found the solution to his problems with PatCabs. Grant disappears, leaving Phil and Sharon alone in the Vic to face an uninvited midnight visitor.
783
E63
783Dot gets more than she bargained for when she tries to talk to Mark about Arthur's "friendship" with Mrs. Hewitt. Rachel puts a spanner in Frank's plan to relocate PatCabs. Meanwhile, Sharon and Phil are left alone in the Vic but where is Grant?
784
E64
784Pete discovers the real cost of employing Mandy. Rachel is shocked by the hostile reaction from her fellow stallholders.
785
E65
785There is a surprise when Ian fails to return to the Square, Mark takes Mandy in hand, Kathy sorts out Rachel's problems with Tricky Dicky, and Mrs Hewitt has a surprise for Arthur.
786
E66
786Ian's new image doesn't get the reaction he expects. Mandy takes Sam on a shopping trip with a difference. And a mugging in broad daylight shocks the Square.
787
E67
787Dot arranges to nurse Jules, Rachel learns there is money in junk, Steve finds his enterprise shot down by Ian and a letter for Arthur leads to a final goodbye. Sam is nervous about her interview.
788
E68
788Deciding that it's time to introduce his new girlfriend to his parents, Ian invites them all to a dinner party. Dot helps Jules recover from his mugging. And, just when she thought she was getting the hang of market life, Rachel's conscience is tested by an awkward encounter with a dissatisfied customer.
789
E69
789Ricky learns that he has passed his exams; but will the Mitchell brothers give him a rise? Ian and Ronnie can't see enough of each other and Kathy is worried that things are moving too fast. Michelle is concerned about Sharon and has a sudden suspicion as to what the problem might be.
790
E70
790Tricky Dicky helps Rachel acquire new stock but Kathy suspects his motives. And things go from bad to worse between Grant and Sharon.
791
E71
791The pressures in the Queen Vic on Grant, Sharon and Phil have finally come to a head. But where do they go from here?
792
E72
792Mark finds himself unable to deal with Gill's death. And Mandy makes a discovery while looking through Gill's things.
793
E73
793Dot and Ethel have an afternoon out at a tea-dance to mark Ethel's wedding anniversary, and enjoy a brief encounter with the mysterious Major Grace. Mark seeks advice from his father on how to cope with his grief, but Mandy offers a more instant solution. Kathy learns not to rely on Nigel.
794
E74
794Unwelcome visitors at the Meal Machine cause problems for Ian. Grant suspects Phil is in love. And Sharon struggles to make a decision.
795
E75
795Sharon seeks medical help. Nigel moves house. Ian tries to save his business, and Rachel has an unexpected visitor.
796
E76
796Cockroaches at the Meal Machine threaten Ian's success. Rachel's patience is tested by her mother's surprise visit. And Pauline comes home to find her family gone.
797
E77
797Arthur and Pauline are finaly united in Leigh-on-Sea, but has their marriage survived the long separation. Rachel's mother continues to meddle in her life.
798
E78
798Ian seeks a desperate solution to his cashflow problems. A man from the council has bad news for the squatters, and Rachel has to face up to her mother and her past.
799
E79
799Tricky Dicky has a surprise for Rachel, and Sharon plans a controversial evening of entertainment. Early morning visitors at the squat cause a commotion in Albert Square.
800
E80
800Good news for Ian means the cold shoulder for Ronnie. Ricky faces a domestic crisis. Dot is horrified when her lodger Nigel has a brush with the law.
801
E81
801Mandy decides that Nigel is the answer to her housing problems. Ronnie's night out with Ian has a disappointing conclusion. The women in the Vic are entertained by 'Muscle in Motion'. Grant is not the only one who objects to women-only entertainment.
802
E82
802Arthur is hurt when he asks Mark for help, Grant's criminal friends turn up at the Vic with bad news, and Ian sees a face from the past.
803
E83
803Phil finds out about Grant's financial problems.
804
E84
804A surprise is planned for Sharon's birthday, Pat and Frank try a job swap and a visitor for Grant spells trouble.
805
E85
805Pauline hears some home truths from Arthur, Ian meets an old flame and Sharon's party goes with a bang.
806
E86
806Tricky Dicky's friendship with Rachel takes an unexpected turn and Kathy gets an unwanted guest. Meanwhile, a disaster at the pub shocks Albert Square.
807
E87
807Phil learns that Grant's desperate measures may not have solved their problem. Can the Queen Vic remain in business? Rachel confides in Michelle her true feelings for Richard.
808
E88
808Mandy finds the videotape that could destroy a marriage. Phil's got some bad news and sparks fly between Kathy and Pauline.
809
E89
809Ian has a surprise for Cindy, Pauline gets advice from an unexpected source and Phil tracks down a missing person.
810
E90
810Michelle suggests a girls' night out with Sharon at her college, but the evening ends in disaster when Grant and Clyde turn up.
811
E91
811Clyde hears some unpleasant home truths from Michelle and a confession rocks Sharon and Grant's marriage.
812
E92
812Arthur gets a mysterious package. Ian visits Cindy but fails to uncover her secret and Mandy sees a new side to Tricky Dicky.
813
E93
813Mark faces up to his grief. Ian has a confession to make. And Pauline makes an awful discovery.
814
E94
814Nigel tries to step into Steve's shoes, Dot finds a new recruit for her carol singers, and the new-look Queen Vic opens its doors for the first time since the fire.
815
E95
815Pauline confronts her nemesis - Mrs Hewitt. Mark finds out the truth between Michelle and Clyde, Dot has a disappointment and Steve makes a peace offering to Hattie.
816
E96
816Frank has a surprise bargain for Nigel, Grant has some bad news for Sharon, and Ian discovers the truth about Cindy.
817
E97
817Phil is put on the spot over the future of the Vic - where do his loyalties lie? Nigel has his revenge on Frank, but it is Dot who cleans up. Cindy has to make a decision and Arthur turns to an old friend.
818
E98
818As Arthur renews an old friendship, Ian gets an early dose of Christmas generosity and Nigel helps Dot secure a pianist for her carol rehearsals.
819
E99
819Dot sees a new side to Donald, her piano-player, when the carol practice is held at the pub, and Ian lays on a special "picnic" for Cindy. Kathy gets the distinct impression that everyone has been giving her the cold shoulder, but what will her reaction be when she finds out what Mandy has been saying about her?
820
E100
820Albert Square is making plans for Christmas. Hattie invites Steve to spend the holiday with her family and Mark starts looking for somewhere new to live. Ian makes Cindy an offer she can't refuse and Pat has a run-in with Father Christmas.
821
E101
821Mandy gets a new home, Pete gets an award at the market traders Christmas Ball; and Tricky Dicky wins a prize and asks Kathy to share it with him.
822
E102
822Ian helps Kathy to make her mind up and Mrs Hewitt gives Arthur an ultimatum. Grant threatens to explode - can Phil manage to defuse the situation?
823
E103
823Mandy expects a visit from her mother; the regulars at the Vic are entertained by the mysterious Arlene; Arthur comes to a decision and Pat gets a shock.
824
E104
824It's Christmas Day in Walford, and Michelle has an unexpected visitor. Pat and Frank have a difficult day and Mandy learns a lesson about home.
825
E105
825Ricky dreams of a fresh start for his marriage but Sam has a surprise for him. Frank does his best to help Pat, but things are not made any easier by Dot's continued gossip. Michelle notices that Pauline is suffering from post-Christmas blues and decides to give her a treat, while Sharon is delighted by Phil's continued support, and Arthur makes a mistake.
826
E106
826Hattie makes a bold move, Cindy makes a decision about her future and Ricky helps his father cope with a shock. At the Queen Vic, Nigel steps into the breach to provide the evening's entertainment when Sharon is let down at the last minute.