Julia Smith
Director
EastEnders (1985)
Series 12
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.
Released Feb. 19, 1985
Episode 29 min
10+
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Soap
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Production Companies: BBC Studios Drama Productions
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S12E1 - 1231
Pat struggles to patch things up with Roy, Phil sees a ghost from the past and endures a sleepless night. Meanwhile, Robbie tries his hand at a spot of fishing.
Jan. 1, 1996, midnight
S12E2 - 1232
Everyone is worried about the Butchers, but even Ricky is left in the dark. Alan gets a visit from April and Carol's secret is exposed.
Jan. 2, 1996, midnight
S12E3 - 1233
Alan surprises Carol with a suggestion about their future, while David mulls over his own past with Carol. Gita is shocked when Guppy turns up at her flat with Meena.
Jan. 4, 1996, midnight
S12E4 - 1234
It's Carol and Alan's anniversary, Pat and Roy return home, Ted plans an opening party for the new shop, Robbie steals the meat, Ian asks David to walk Cindy home, they go via the Portacabin.
Jan. 8, 1996, midnight
S12E5 - 1235
Ted spoils Sarah's plans for a night out at the Vic. Sanjay is glad to be back but some surprise guests soon wipe the smile off his face.
Jan. 9, 1996, midnight
S12E6 - 1236
Kathy has a culture clash at her first ante-natal class. Guppy has some explaining to do to Sanjay. David sails close to the wind at Ian and Cindy's dinner party. Sarah gives Tiffany an unwanted present and Robbie's plans come unstuck.
Jan. 11, 1996, midnight
S12E7 - 1237
Phil is on edge about Frank, Pat drinks to the future, and Gita plans a little surprise for Sanjay.
Jan. 15, 1996, midnight
S12E8 - 1238
Robbie makes a fresh start, Pat puts on a brave face, Ricky's on cloud nine - but it's gloves off for Sam and Bianca.
Jan. 16, 1996, midnight
S12E9 - 1239
Frank's presence causes discomfort in the Square. Peggy's doing a war dance, while Phil's put on the spot. Gita decides to take revenge.
Jan. 18, 1996, midnight
S12E10 - 1240
With Frank in the Vic, Pat's troubles move closer to home. Lydia has problems at work, and Robbie has a money making idea.
Jan. 22, 1996, midnight
S12E11 - 1241
Pat hides herself away and Roy can't seem to do anything right. Ricky gets a shock in the post and Robbie runs into trouble.
Jan. 23, 1996, midnight
S12E12 - 1242
Pauline takes on the council in a bid to help Arthur's case, and Roy takes up a fight of his own when he arranges to meet Frank. Sam gives Ricky an ultimatum, and Robbie and Tony get mutual inspiration with money in mind.
Jan. 25, 1996, midnight
S12E13 - 1243
Pauline is uplifted by Willy's `plan of action' but Mark is unconvinced. Roy hatches a plan as Frank and David come to blows, while Lydia irritates Sanjay by being late again.
Jan. 29, 1996, midnight
S12E14 - 1244
Vince and Ollie create problems for Steve. David agrees to pay for Bianca's wedding, but the cost is high for Ricky. Meanwhile, David and Cindy's romantic evening is cut short by an unwelcome visitor
Jan. 30, 1996, midnight
S12E15 - 1245
Phil promises to help Steve, Kathy feels the strain, and Pauline is astounded by the lack of support for her cause. Ricky is forced to make a dramatic decision when David oversteps the mark.
Feb. 1, 1996, midnight
S12E16 - 1246
Frank's latest move creates more havoc for Pat and Roy. Robbie takes Carol shopping, and David has a bone to pick with Ricky.
Feb. 5, 1996, midnight
S12E17 - 1247
Robbie and Sarah's evening with the Jacksons doesn't go as Robbie planned. Lydia has a confession for Steve, and Ricky can't put a foot right with anyone except Sam.
Feb. 6, 1996, midnight
S12E18 - 1248
Pat lays down the law with Frank. Tiffany grows suspicious of Sam's plans for an evening out, and has a verbal tiff with Bianca. David has a bombshell for Carol. Ethel and Nellie decide to forego the bingo for a night gathered round the chess board. Steve is looking out for Lydia.
Feb. 8, 1996, midnight
S12E19 - 1249
Steve is worried about Lydia's safety. David and Carol wonder what Ricky is playing at. Felix and Jules fight it out over a game of chess.
Feb. 12, 1996, midnight
S12E20 - 1250
Ricky feels the full force of Bianca's temper. Frank renews his attack on Pat and Roy. Sam can't understand why she's in everyone's bad books.
Feb. 13, 1996, midnight
S12E21 - 1251
Frank can't understand why business is so bad, but David seems unconcerned. Rumours are circulating about the new market inspector. Robbie has a bad experience at the hairdressers. Carol warns Sam off, while Phil reassures Mark.
Feb. 15, 1996, midnight
S12E22 - 1252
Carol and Alan get a new lodger, Roy consoles Pat, and Frank finds he is being pushed to the limit. Michael Rose makes his presence felt on the market.
Feb. 19, 1996, midnight
S12E23 - 1253
Carol and Alan worry about Robbie after a mysterious phone call. Ricky gives Pat a piece of his mind, and Kathy gets more than she bargained for when she talks to Frank.
Feb. 20, 1996, midnight
S12E24 - 1254
Robbie and Tony have something to celebrate, while Tiffany cannot share Bianca's enthusiasm for work. Phil's worst fears are confirmed when he visits Frank.
Feb. 22, 1996, midnight
S12E25 - 1255
Phil turns to Pat in desperation. Pauline feels guilty over a telephone call. Blossom takes Tiffany to task.
Feb. 26, 1996, midnight
S12E26 - 1256
Frank's cracking up and Phil is driven close to the edge. There's bad news for Alan while Pat's visitor proves too much for her.
Feb. 27, 1996, midnight
S12E27 - 1257
Roy is faced with an uninvited guest at his party while Pat falls apart. Nigel gets a surprising offer.
Feb. 29, 1996, midnight
S12E28 - 1258
Roy wants Frank off the Square, but his plan doesn't go quite as he'd expected and sends Phil into a panic. Nigel has a date.
March 4, 1996, midnight
S12E29 - 1259
Peggy's return to the Vic creates an upheaval for Frank and Ricky. Mark's efforts to celebrate Pauline's birthday are overshadowed by Willy.
March 5, 1996, midnight
S12E30 - 1260
Someone is determined to give Frank a scare, but puts Phil's life in danger. Meanwhile, Frank has made an unexpected decision of his own.
March 7, 1996, midnight
S12E31 - 1261
An explosive situation at the car lot puts lives in danger - but where is Frank?
March 11, 1996, midnight
S12E32 - 1262
Mark is suspicious when birthday girl Pauline has a surprise visitor. David gets a gift from Roy and a grilling from the police. Pat receives a disturbing phone call and makes a major decision that will affect her family for a long time to come.
March 12, 1996, midnight
S12E33 - 1263
Mark and Sanjay are concerned at the appearance of new faces on the market, while Ricky considers his future in Walford. Willy is left to ponder his next move after a trip out with Pauline.
March 14, 1996, midnight
S12E34 - 1264
Pauline is shocked when Mark questions her relationship with Willy, Nigel has another date with Louise, and David is full of surprises.
March 18, 1996, midnight
S12E35 - 1265
Phil devises a plan to keep Peggy off Kathy's back, Pat shows David who's boss, Barry has a surprise for Roy, and Cindy's excited about her hot date.
March 19, 1996, midnight
S12E36 - 1266
Everyone is invited to Peggy's birthday party. Kathy has another twinge. Pat is in a panic.
March 21, 1996, midnight
S12E37 - 1267
Grant takes a shine to the baby, and as Mark pays a visit to the solicitor, Pauline is torn by conflicting duties. Someone is looking out for David.
March 25, 1996, midnight
S12E38 - 1268
Sam sets the record straight and gives Peggy a shock. Mark finds himself under severe pressure. Cindy decides to make David act quickly when she learns of Ian's future plans.
March 26, 1996, midnight
S12E39 - 1269
Nigel spots an intruder, Peggy plays Cupid, and there's sabotage on the market.
March 28, 1996, midnight
S12E40 - 1270
David wakes up to a past that he thought he'd put behind him, Ricky is back with news about Frank, and the market traders face more foul play.
April 1, 1996, midnight
S12E41 - 1271
David has trouble keeping his visitor a secret, Peggy's match-making attempts are rejected by Grant, and Carol and Pauline both receive surprise propositions.
April 2, 1996, midnight
S12E42 - 1272
Roy has bad news for Barry, Gita settles some overdue business, and Ricky has plans for his future. Michael's attempts to help Alan and Carol go disastrously wrong.
April 4, 1996, midnight
S12E43 - 1273
Kathy helps Pat reach a decision, Cindy tries to be enthusiastic about Ian's trip, Gita dashes Bianca's hopes of a lie-in - and there's a shock in store for the market traders.
April 8, 1996, midnight
S12E44 - 1274
Pauline tells Mark the truth about her prison visits, Sarah brings bad news for Tiffany, and Bianca makes peace with Carol - but gets more than she bargained for when Ricky cooks their dinner.
April 9, 1996, midnight
S12E45 - 1275
Tiffany does Tony a favour, Kathy has a special request for Pat, Bianca has a bright idea for Gita, and Mark gets a nasty shock when he visits Pauline.
April 11, 1996, midnight
S12E46 - 1276
Arrangements for Ben's christening create problems for Kathy and Phil. Grant is not interested in the replies to the lonely hearts ad, but someone else is. Ian is looking forward to spending more time with Cindy, but she's got other ideas.
April 15, 1996, midnight
S12E47 - 1277
Sarah's shoplifting finally lands her in trouble, Tony and Dan decide to think big and get rich quickly, while Joe goes missing again. Lorraine has some bad news for David, Ricky is brassed off with Bianca's fashion follies, and Grant discovers Nigel's secret.
April 16, 1996, midnight
S12E48 - 1278
The police arrive at the Butchers' with news of Joe. David learns the truth about his daughter and worries about Joe's well-being. Bianca finally convinces Carol that she could be a great model.
April 18, 1996, midnight
S12E49 - 1279
Carol isn't looking forward to April's hen night. David attempts to keep all the women in his life happy, and fails. Ian has big plans for his family's future.
April 22, 1996, midnight
S12E50 - 1280
Nothing will stand in the way of Bianca and her plans for the fashion show. Pat and Roy are disturbed by a visit from the police.
April 23, 1996, midnight
S12E51 - 1281
Carol is keen to talk to Alan, but he's not sure that there's anything to talk about. Pauline is off to Jersey. Bianca's hard work pays off.
April 25, 1996, midnight
S12E52 - 1282
Blossom gives Alan some valuable advice, while Carol gets the bride ready for her big day. Pauline reveals a secret to Willy and Mark has an important meeting to attend.
April 29, 1996, midnight
S12E53 - 1283
A surprise is in store for the Jacksons as Carol makes an important decision. Pauline gets a shock in Jersey with Willy, while Mark struggles to seek the truth and convince Arthur's solicitor of his suspicions.
April 30, 1996, midnight
S12E54 - 1284
David gets Alan out of a tight spot. Ruth gets a mysterious call from Pauline and Mark just wants to be alone.
May 2, 1996, midnight
S12E55 - 1285
Pauline returns home reeling from the recent events, while Mark is convinced that he has the evidence he needs to prove Willy's guilt.
May 6, 1996, midnight
S12E56 - 1286
Mark takes his evidence to the police, Ruth receives some bad news, and Carol and Alan celebrate their marriage with a party in the Vic.
May 7, 1996, midnight
S12E57 - 1287
Willy comes to apologise to Pauline and ends up telling her more than he had planned.
May 9, 1996, midnight
S12E58 - 1288
There is an emotional reunion at the Fowlers'. Kathy's change of heart surprises Phil. And Sanjay and Gita get some new competition on the market.
May 13, 1996, midnight
S12E59 - 1289
Sanjay starts getting broody. Pat is unnerved by a visit from the police. Peggy's plans for a homecoming celebration fall flat when the guest of honour fails to show up.
May 14, 1996, midnight
S12E60 - 1290
Phil's plans for a night out with Grant don't go as planned. Willy finally faces the music. Roy rushes to a family crisis. There's a shock in store for Pat.
May 16, 1996, midnight
S12E61 - 1291
Baby Ben's godparents prepare for their great day in church while Arthur and Pauline opt for a cosy dinner at home. Cindy plans a secret assignation.
May 20, 1996, midnight
S12E62 - 1292
Champagne flows at the Mitchell clan's christening party, but fate strikes a cruel blow at the height of the festivities. David and Cindy discover that they have differing views of the future. Roy is determined to clear the air with Pat and start again.
May 21, 1996, midnight
S12E63 - 1293
The Fowler family is laid low while Robbie and Sarah go on an outing and Nigel comes up trumps.
May 23, 1996, midnight
S12E64 - 1294
The Fowlers keep their secret, though Pauline's not convinced they should do. Bianca cuts a new deal, and Kathy plans her return to work.
May 27, 1996, midnight
S12E65 - 1295
Unfamiliar customers at the Vic make Peggy and Pauline nervous for different reasons. Alan does good business at the night café, while Bianca discovers that all is not fair in love, war and market trading. Dan takes Tiffany to the Cobra Club - Walford's hot new night spot - and Phil confesses to Grant that he's in a spot of bother.
May 28, 1996, midnight
S12E66 - 1296
The Mitchells are on the warpath as Grant threatens Ruth, and Phil goes off to see his solicitor. Ian's empire expands, but David discovers that life may never be the same again.
May 30, 1996, midnight
S12E67 - 1297
While Bianca isn't talking to David, Lorraine arrives to try and get through to Joe. Grant has some unwelcome words for Ruth.
June 3, 1996, midnight
S12E68 - 1298
The tension between Ted and Sarah finally comes to a head, but Tony's got other things on his mind. There's a surprise visitor for Tiffany. Joe decides to take action to find out more about his family. David devises a plan to help Cindy.
June 4, 1996, midnight
S12E69 - 1299
It's Tony's birthday and there's a suprise in store for Ted at the party. Tiffany has some explaining to do and Mark wants some answers.
June 6, 1996, midnight
S12E70 - 1300
Ted tries to understand Sarah's new-found religion. Ian is furious to find some uninvited guests in his new house. And Tiffany finds an unexpected shoulder to cry on.
June 10, 1996, midnight
S12E71 - 1301
Cindy is forced to confide in Gita after being caught with David, romance blossoms for Tiffany and Tony, Felix finds a friend in Pauline, Grant wants to forget the previous night, and Pat and Roy return from their hols to find they've a lot of catching up to do.
June 11, 1996, midnight
S12E72 - 1302
Ted tries to give Phil some advice, causing trouble in both households. Ian has a double celebration. Pauline and Felix share tea and sympathy.
June 13, 1996, midnight
S12E73 - 1303
Tony finds a solution to his accommodation problems. Phil has some bad news for Ricky. Cindy gets a shock when she hears Ian's plans for the future.
June 17, 1996, midnight
S12E74 - 1304
Grant turns up the heat on Ruth, who has to give up looking after Ben. Kathy wises up to Phil's dabblings at the Arches. Joe prepares for a date with Sarah. Tony is alarmed at the scale of Dan's ambitions. Ian's happiness proves short-lived when an outburst from Cindy blows out his fire.
June 18, 1996, midnight
S12E75 - 1305
The inhabitants of the Square gather for Arthur's funeral. Phil gets some marital advice from Grant. Kathy has a bone to pick with Cindy.
June 20, 1996, midnight
S12E76 - 1306
Kathy gets a well deserved night out with Pat, while Phil goes out with the boys. David's quick thinking saves Joe's date with Sarah and Robbie's pizza deliveries attract unwanted attention.
June 24, 1996, midnight
S12E77 - 1307
A family crisis makes it a long night for the Mitchells. Ian's plans for patching things up with Cindy are not appreciated. And Tony has to deal with some new information about Simon - and a very angry Robbie.
June 25, 1996, midnight
S12E78 - 1308
Gita discovers that Sanjay has another scheme up his sleeve. The Cobra club stirs enthusiasm in Alan and anger in Peggy. Grant's revelation is not the last of Phil and Kathy's shocks.
June 27, 1996, midnight
S12E79 - 1309
While the family discusses his future, Joe tries to lie low. Peggy is filled with the campaigning spirit and Robbie is unusually helpful in the café.
July 1, 1996, midnight
S12E80 - 1310
There's something in the post for Bianca and unexpected news reaches the Fowlers when Pauline returns from her trip to the USA. Ruth worries that Kathy and Phil behave awkwardly when she tries to visit baby Ben. There are sinister goings-on in the playground, as Carol discovers on a visit with Billy and Martin.
July 2, 1996, midnight
S12E81 - 1311
There are some big surprises for Peggy as she continues her campaign to clean up the Square. Nigel and Sanjay take a gamble on their new scheme to get rich, and Bianca's feeling rather low.
July 4, 1996, midnight
S12E82 - 1312
Grant is in no mood to celebrate his birthday. Peggy has something on her mind concerning Mark. And Nigel and Sanjay are making plans for 70s night.
July 8, 1996, midnight
S12E83 - 1313
While everyone is talking about Mark, he isn't saying a word. Ruth and Pauline confront Peggy but she doesn't give an inch. Bianca learns a few home truths about Simon. Nigel fancies his chances of being a DJ at the 70s theme night.
July 9, 1996, midnight
S12E84 - 1314
It's a bit of a facade when Ian and Cindy chat with their counsellor. Peggy has a hot date and Mark is about to finally set things straight.
July 11, 1996, midnight
S12E85 - 1315
After his announcement Mark is the talk of the square, while Pat and Pauline face their own dilemmas. Lorraine has a proposal for David, and Carol is on the war path.
July 15, 1996, midnight
S12E86 - 1316
It's a big day for Pat, but David and Lorraine face an unexpected problem of their own. Alan has an interesting night at the café.
July 16, 1996, midnight
S12E87 - 1317
There's a shock for Tiffany, and Bianca's party ends in tears. David gets set to move, but Phil doesn't seen to want to go home.
July 18, 1996, midnight
S12E88 - 1318
Tiffany confides in Simon and Bianca, while April is in a dilemma over Alan and Frankie. The Fowlers prepare for Arthur's inquest.
July 22, 1996, midnight
S12E89 - 1319
A difficult day for Pauline and Mark as Arthur's inquest begins today. Tiffany and Carol try to put their worries behind them and join the rest of the square at the funky 70s night.
July 23, 1996, midnight
S12E90 - 1320
The end of Arthur's inquest is a very emotional time for Mark, with his own intimations of mortality. Alan, who gets an angry visit from Phil, is desperate to tell Carol the truth, while she has a secret of her own.
July 25, 1996, midnight
S12E91 - 1321
Alan and Ian are both suffering parental traumas, while Nellie is more worried about her cat. A close call with tragedy provokes a strong reaction around the square. Carol leads the charge and Cindy proves a force to be reckoned with.
July 26, 1996, midnight
S12E92 - 1322
The Vic is not the only place with a lock- in, as the various residents of the Square settle in for long nights in unusual places.
July 29, 1996, midnight
S12E93 - 1323
The residents of Albert Square take arms against the council sooner than expected. Lorraine is given an ear- bashing by Joe. Phil and Kathy face up to some bad news.
July 30, 1996, midnight
S12E94 - 1324
Blossom comes a cropper (endures a tough time) during her lunch break, while Sanjay discovers he has an admirer. Ruth takes Kathy into her confidence, and Phil has a tough day at court.
Aug. 1, 1996, midnight
S12E95 - 1325
Nellie has a surprise for Mark and Ruth. Peggy tries to reassure Kathy about Phil's behaviour. David is pressured into making promises. And Pauline wants to take the council to task over the adventure playground.
Aug. 2, 1996, midnight
S12E96 - 1326
Sarah makes a discovery which angers Tony. Cindy learns that David's on the move, and Gita's got some competition.
Aug. 5, 1996, midnight
S12E97 - 1327
Joe drops David in at the deep end, just as he and Lorraine agree to look to the future. Nigel gets a nasty warning when he attempts to publicise the 70s disco.
Aug. 6, 1996, midnight
S12E98 - 1328
Sonia's behaviour perplexes Carol and Alan while Joe gives Lorraine and David even more reason to be worried.
Aug. 8, 1996, midnight
S12E99 - 1329
Lorraine moves into the Square for good. Alan has a surprise visit at the night café. And Sanjay is the subject of special attention.
Aug. 12, 1996, midnight
S12E100 - 1330
David faces some tough questioning from Joe. Felix takes Sonia's little problem to heart. And Ruth faces a terrible dilemma at the nursery.
Aug. 13, 1996, midnight
S12E101 - 1331
There's a special promotion at the Cobra Club, while Nigel and Sanjay run a disco for the kids. Cindy and David find time for a chat about the future.
Aug. 15, 1996, midnight
S12E102 - 1332
Felix has an unusual gift for Robbie. Mark realises he's been acting selfishly, and Simon has an unexpected visitor.
Aug. 19, 1996, midnight
S12E103 - 1333
Matters take a unexpected turn for the Walford Six. Ian and Ted have nasty surprises to look forward to. Carol is alarmed to find Frankie back in the Square. Tiffany receives some good news.
Aug. 20, 1996, midnight
S12E104 - 1334
Mark must put some fears to rest and Sarah is nervous about her big day. Meanwhile Ian knows that the truth is out there and goes searching for it.
Aug. 22, 1996, midnight
S12E105 - 1335
A trip to Blackpool turns out to be more than just a holiday for Tony and Dan, while Tiffany is forced into making a difficult decision.
Aug. 26, 1996, midnight
S12E106 - 1336
Tony is still in the doghouse, while Dan tries to get Sarah in the holiday spirit by playing a dangerous joke on her. Bianca decides that a girls' day out will cheer up Tiffany, but there seems to be no escape from the pressures of impending motherhood.
Aug. 27, 1996, midnight
S12E107 - 1337
Tiffany's future looks bright while Simon's loyalties are tested when Tony decides to confide in him.
Aug. 29, 1996, midnight
S12E108 - 1338
Back from Blackpool, Simon and Tiffany have questions for Tony. Lorraine finds a solution to Grant's problem and Cindy seeks advice, while Ian pursues his suspicions.
Sept. 2, 1996, midnight
S12E109 - 1339
A face from the past turns up to surprise David and Cindy. Frankie talks herself into a job, and there's an unwanted guest at Tiffany's birthday party.
Sept. 3, 1996, midnight
S12E110 - 1340
Nigel offers to help Lorraine, and Pauline has some good news for the community. Robbie finds some buried treasure, and there's a shock in store for Ian.
Sept. 5, 1996, midnight
S12E111 - 1341
Cindy is desperate to talk to Ian, but he is avoiding her. Tiffany's world falls apart as Tony and Simon finally communicate. And Ricky arrives home to an enthusiastic welcome from Bianca.
Sept. 9, 1996, midnight
S12E112 - 1342
Ian is slapped in the face by harsh reality as Cindy reveals her plans. But is she telling him the whole story? David confides in Carol. Grant questions an angry and hurt Tiffany. Alan finds Frankie is very determined to get her way, and Ricky has an answer for Bianca.
Sept. 10, 1996, midnight
S12E113 - 1343
Carol tells Frankie exactly where she stands, David plays it cool but Ian has wised up while Tiffany and Grant meet Peggy in full maternal flow. And is Ian wising up?
Sept. 12, 1996, midnight
S12E114 - 1344
Ian is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and David at whatever cost. While Tony is convinced of his feelings for Simon, he is less certain how to face the rest of Albert Square.
Sept. 16, 1996, midnight
S12E115 - 1345
It's the day of reckoning in the Beale household, but Ian has a shock in store for Cindy. Alan and Carol have reached stalemate so Frankie takes the opportunity to launch a new attack. Peggy is infuriated by the situation between Grant and Tiffany, but Sanjay is pleased by Gita's news.
Sept. 17, 1996, midnight
S12E116 - 1346
Cindy is unprepared when Ian takes her on over the children. A guilty secret preys on Alan's mind.
Sept. 19, 1996, midnight
S12E117 - 1347
Phil returns from Scotland, but the welcome is not as warm as he would have liked. Cindy has a frustrating day without David, while Ted has a battle with some home truths.
Sept. 23, 1996, midnight
S12E118 - 1348
Phil is having trouble remembering what he did last night. Kathy is shocked by the developments in her son's marriage. Gita and Sanjay plan a night to be remembered. Alan has a secret rendezvous. Lorraine is still worried about Joe.
Sept. 24, 1996, midnight
S12E119 - 1349
As Roy plans his marriage to Pat, he recognises someone from the past. Cindy has an uncomfortable encounter, and George and Grant find themselves getting closer.
Sept. 26, 1996, midnight
S12E120 - 1350
Alan feels his luck has changed - until Frankie refuses to take no for an answer. Kathy finally acknowledges the cause of Phil's odd behaviour in Scotland. And Cindy keeps a dangerous appointment.
Sept. 30, 1996, midnight
S12E121 - 1351
Cindy, feeling like a prisoner, appeals to David to provide an escape route. Carol makes a shocking discovery. Kathy is driven to find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on when matters with Phil appear to be getting out of hand. Tiffany discovers that Grant, seemingly a changed man, really cares.
Oct. 1, 1996, midnight
S12E122 - 1352
Desperate Cindy makes a fateful decision which she could live to regret. Kathy tries to avoid Phil and Carol confronts Alan.
Oct. 3, 1996, midnight
S12E123 - 1353
Grant and Tiffany have something to celebrate. Cindy has set dangerous wheels in motion.
Oct. 7, 1996, midnight
S12E124 - 1354
Cindy finds herself in the spotlight, and Kathy shares her suspicions with Phil and Grant. Carol is feeling very vulnerable, but her choice of a shoulder to cry on is questionable.
Oct. 8, 1996, midnight
S12E125 - 1355
Kathy asks Grant for help in her search for the truth. Cindy is under mounting pressure.
Oct. 10, 1996, midnight
S12E126 - 1356
Carol confides in David, whilst Kathy shocks Pat and Roy with unexpected news.
Oct. 14, 1996, midnight
S12E127 - 1357
Pat and Roy share wedding day nerves, Barry is questioned by Phil and Grant, and Cindy plans her future.
Oct. 15, 1996, midnight
S12E128 - 1358
Cindy dupes Kathy, Ian is up against the odds, while smarmy David leaves nothing to chance.
Oct. 17, 1996, midnight
S12E129 - 1359
David gets a dressing down from Gita. The police have disturbing news for Ian, and there's trouble at home for Simon and Tony.
Oct. 21, 1996, midnight
S12E130 - 1360
Pat has bad news for Kathy, and Gita is in trouble. Lorraine has to ask Grant a difficult question. Tiffany faces up to her past, and April gets an offer.
Oct. 22, 1996, midnight
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David helps an enemy of Grant's. Simon makes a stand, and Tiffany makes Grant an offer he can't refuse.
Oct. 24, 1996, midnight
S12E132 - 1362
Kathy is distraught about Ian's emotional state. David is pushed to the limit by Joe's strange behaviour, and Grant becomes obstinately single-minded in his search for answers.
Oct. 28, 1996, midnight
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Alan presses Frankie for an answer. Lorraine is finding it difficult to cope with David's shortcomings as a parent. Joe makes a dramatic announcement and Grant attempts a showdown with David.
Oct. 29, 1996, midnight
S12E134 - 1364
Carol's declaration puts Alan's attempts to save their marriage on hold, Frankie starts playing dangerous games and someone causes a lot of damage.
Oct. 31, 1996, midnight
S12E135 - 1365
Alan is more determined than ever that Carol should come to Spain - but something is holding her back. David starts to repair the damage to his flat, Lorraine confronts Grant, and Ruth and Mark are concerned when Martin gets into a fight at school.
Nov. 4, 1996, midnight
S12E136 - 1366
Lorraine and David face a crisis with Joe. Phil and Grant decide it's time they paid Barry another visit. And Bianca wants to talk to Carol - but no one knows where she is.
Nov. 5, 1996, midnight
S12E137 - 1367
Carol returns, Tiffany prepares to go to Paris and Mark tells Martin the truth.
Nov. 7, 1996, midnight
S12E138 - 1368
Lorraine is frightened by Joe's behaviour and has to turn to David for help. Carol tries to keep a distance from David while Ian finds he is too close for comfort.
Nov. 11, 1996, midnight
S12E139 - 1369
A nightmare comes true for Lorraine and David. Carol takes a difficult call and has to face up to reality. Phil gives David a word of warning.
Nov. 12, 1996, midnight
S12E140 - 1370
Bianca forces Carol into making an important decision, Joe gives David another shock and Phil has some important news for Ian. Roy has a proposition for David and Barry.
Nov. 14, 1996, midnight
S12E141 - 1371
Problems in the Vic prevent Peggy from keeping her appointment. Felix heads off on holiday, and Lorraine is shocked when she discovers the truth.
Nov. 18, 1996, midnight
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Some market mayhem causes nutty Joe some distress, while David's good deed is not appreciated and Pat and Roy's wedding preparations are again put in jeopardy.
Nov. 19, 1996, midnight
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It's a big day for Pat, and for David. But Joe's vision of the future is shattered as David makes a few momentous decisions.
Nov. 21, 1996, midnight
S12E144 - 1374
Lorraine is concerned when an unwanted visitor threatens to send troubled Joe over the edge. Alan returns to troubled waters, and Grant and Tiffany return with some unexpected news.
Nov. 25, 1996, midnight
S12E145 - 1375
Peggy looks forward to having fun on her big night out with the unwilling George, who plans on keeping a low profile. Joe misses an appointment and goes missing after Nigel's good intentions let Lorraine down, and Gita and Sanjay think they might have cause to celebrate.
Nov. 26, 1996, midnight
S12E146 - 1376
Bianca hears from David, and Lorraine finally hears word from Joe. There's a shock in store for Peggy while she's alone at the Vic.
Nov. 28, 1996, midnight
S12E147 - 1377
Lorraine visits Joe in hospital. Tiffany wants more commitment from Grant, while George gets some disturbing news.
Dec. 2, 1996, midnight
S12E148 - 1378
The Vic is under surveillance, while Peggy and Tiffany embark on a secret trip. Grant, Phil and Tiffany play snooker, and Carol gets a frosty welcome home.
Dec. 3, 1996, midnight
S12E149 - 1379
Huw and Lenny hit the airwaves, while Alan suffers more problems at home. Joe (turning his back on his mum) is on the move, and Peggy pays another visit to hospital.
Dec. 5, 1996, midnight
S12E150 - 1380
Peggy has another hospital appointment. Phil and Grant learn some unpleasant facts about George. Alan is unhappy as Joe settles in.
Dec. 9, 1996, midnight
S12E151 - 1381
George (fearing for her safety) is keen to speak to Peggy, but is unprepared for what she has to say. Ruth's anxieties about Adam increase. Grant and Tiffany don't see eye to eye and Grant admits that life with Tiffany is not quite what he expected.
Dec. 10, 1996, midnight
S12E152 - 1382
Peggy has some shocking news for the family. Meanwhile, it's decision time for Alan and Tiffany lays down a few ground rules.
Dec. 12, 1996, midnight
S12E153 - 1383
Alan has some difficult questions to answer. Tiffany takes charge at the Vic, while the Mitchells face an uncertain future.
Dec. 16, 1996, midnight
S12E154 - 1384
Peggy receives some friendly visitors, but Tony's surprise guest is not so welcome. Grant and Tiffany's evening ends in disaster.
Dec. 17, 1996, midnight
S12E155 - 1385
Lorraine learns a shocking secret, Grant has some apologising to do, and Frankie gives Alan cause to regret his decisions.
Dec. 19, 1996, midnight
S12E156 - 1386
Mark gets into a panic on receiving some unexpected news, while his partner-in-misery Ruth is surprised when she confronts Mrs Woods. In fact, the only person in the whole of Walford who seems to be looking forward to the festivities is Nigel, who finds all his prayers have been answered.
Dec. 23, 1996, midnight
S12E157 - 1387
Time is running out for Carol as she sticks to her guns and tries to keep a promise. Robbie turns secret agent as he undertakes an impossible mission. There's a shock in store for Joe when he decides to return to the Vic.
Dec. 24, 1996, midnight
S12E158 - 1388
Christmas is a stressful time for any family, but more so for those folk who have the misfortune to live in Albert Square. Tempers flare at the Mitchell family dinner, while the Jacksons suffer a terrible tragedy.
Dec. 25, 1996, midnight
S12E159 - 1389
Joe finds it increasingly hard to cope with reality, Pauline is forced to face up to a few uncomfortable home truths, while Grant gets a dose of unwelcome advice from overbearing mother Peggy.
Dec. 26, 1996, midnight
S12E160 - 1390
Grant and Tiffany's marriage is already on the rocks despite his best efforts, new boys Simon and Dan catch the Walford disease and begin fighting among themselves, while Ian's life lurches from one frustration to another.
Grant tries to put some romance back into his marriage, but ends up making a meal of things. Simon is at breaking point with Dan, while Ian has irritants of his own.
Dec. 30, 1996, midnight
S12E161 - 1391
Nigel makes an important announcement as the regulars at the Queen Vic prepare to welcome in the New Year. Tiffany is determined to play her cards close to her chest keeping her secret, but for how long can she keep everyone in the dark. An increasingly bewildered Joe finds the excitement too much to bear.
Dec. 31, 1996, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Season Runtime: 214774 min.
Released: Feb. 19, 1985
Last Air Date: Jan. 7, 2026, midnight
Next Air Date: Jan. 8, 2026, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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