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EastEnders Season 42

169 Episodes First aired Jan 1, 2026

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

Episodes

E161
161. 08/10/2026
Oct 8, 2026 · 28m

Nicola and Ryder continue to bond. Ned helps Ian open up.

E162
162. 12/10/2026
Oct 12, 2026 · 28m

Ned rallies the community to celebrate becoming co-owner of Harry's Barn. Lauren and Mark's secret threatens to catch up with them. Amy finds herself increasingly drawn to Craig.

E163
163. 13/10/2026
Oct 13, 2026 · 28m

Mark faces an impossible choice. Amy's growing distance from her friends causes concern. The Slaters rally around Kat as her grief deepens.

E164
164. 14/10/2026Airs Oct 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026 · 28m

Kat's grief continues to consume her. Penny pushes Amy for answers. Guilt begins to weigh heavily on Mark.

E165
165. 15/10/2026Airs Oct 15, 2026
Oct 15, 2026 · 28m

Kat and Alfie's relationship hangs in the balance. A desperate search gets under way.

E166
166. 19/10/2026Airs Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026 · 28m

Driven by determination, Kat continues her search for answers; Cindy returns from her honeymoon, and she's not alone.

E167
167. 20/10/2026Airs Oct 20, 2026
Oct 20, 2026 · 28m

The Slaters rally for Big Mo; Cindy becomes obsessed with identifying Max's mystery woman; Denzel is forced to come clean.

E168
168. 21/10/2026Airs Oct 21, 2026
Oct 21, 2026 · 28m

Max declares war on Cindy; Cindy's suspicions intensify; Lauren is horrified by what she learns.

E169
169. 22/10/2026Airs Oct 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026 · 28m

Lauren digs into the past and unknowingly raises suspicions in the process; with pressure mounting, Max makes a decision he may come to regret; Cindy demands answers.