Julia Smith
Director
EastEnders (1985)
Series 13
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
S13E1 - 1392
Lorraine insists that it is better for the truth to come out. But both Tiffany and Nigel might disagree..
Jan. 2, 1997, midnight
S13E2 - 1393
Dan has some explaining to do after an early morning surprise for Tony and Simon. Clare decides to intervene and try to sort out Nigel's problems.
Jan. 6, 1997, midnight
S13E3 - 1394
After his row with Simon, Tony faces a difficult day. Nigel keeps his distance from Grant but Lorraine visits him and opens her heart.
Jan. 7, 1997, midnight
S13E4 - 1395
Alan demands some answers from Frankie but does not like what he hears. Tony is thrilled to see Simon but worries about his night with Frankie, and Mark sets off for America.
Jan. 9, 1997, midnight
S13E5 - 1396
Nigel wants to get fit. Lorraine wants to spend more time with Grant, Gita is worried about her hospital appointment, and Pat and Roy return from honeymoon.
Jan. 13, 1997, midnight
S13E6 - 1397
The Square remembers Arthur. Phil gets into trouble at the Arches. Frankie and Alan argue.
Jan. 14, 1997, midnight
S13E7 - 1398
Frankie tells Alan about sleeping with Tony. Ricky finds the Arches closed. Phil gets drunk, then mugged. Tiffany confronts Grant and Lorraine after Bianca tells her the truth.
Jan. 16, 1997, midnight
S13E8 - 1399
Peggy is surprised when Aunt Sal comes to stay. Gita has an appointment at the hospital. Phil has some bad news for Kathy when he finally comes home.
Jan. 20, 1997, midnight
S13E9 - 1400
Lorraine finds a flat but is worried what Joe will think. Gita gets the all clear from the fertility clinic but is worried what Sanjay will say and keeps it a secret.
Jan. 21, 1997, midnight
S13E10 - 1401
Kathy spends the day contemplating her future with Phil. Peggy and Grant have words after she sacks Lorraine, and Gita attempts to talk to Sanjay about a sensitive issue.
Jan. 23, 1997, midnight
S13E11 - 1402
Nigel is training for the London marathon. Bianca is planning her wedding. Ian threatens Ruth about her noisy tenants. Sanjay does not keep his appointment with Dr Legg.
Jan. 27, 1997, midnight
S13E12 - 1403
Lorraine finds Joe's bottles of medication in the bin and asks him why he's thrown them away. Joe's determined that he feels fine and does not want them any more.
Jan. 28, 1997, midnight
S13E13 - 1404
Sanjay surprises Gita. Sonia's worries unite Carol and Alan. Phil begs Kathy to give him one more chance.
Jan. 30, 1997, midnight
S13E14 - 1405
Kathy makes Phil face up to his alcoholism. Ricky is shocked to discover what's been going on at The Arches. Joe worries Lorraine. Sanjay tries to avoid the doctor's test results.
Feb. 3, 1997, midnight
S13E15 - 1406
Phil has to try harder if he wants to see Ben. Bianca goes to Spain. Tony's looking for a job. Lorraine and Joe don't go to Fiji - Joe hasn't taken his medication.
Feb. 4, 1997, midnight
S13E16 - 1407
Phil has to try harder if he wants to see Ben. Bianca goes to Spain. Tony's looking for a job. Lorraine and Joe don't go to Fiji - Joe hasn't taken his medication.
Feb. 6, 1997, midnight
S13E17 - 1408
Billy has a day off school and Blossom looks after him in the cafe. Pauline throws Craig, Stuart and the other gang members out of the launderette. Robbie stands up to the gang.
Feb. 10, 1997, midnight
S13E18 - 1409
Ian wakes up Huw and Lenny by playing loud music from his car. Peggy visits Phil but later makes Kathy feel guilty. Robbie wants to take up boxing.
Feb. 11, 1997, midnight
S13E19 - 1410
Alan hears of Billy being caught up in an armed raid. Phil agrees to start counselling. Robbie is learning to box. Huw and Lenny start cab driving.
Feb. 13, 1997, midnight
S13E20 - 1411
Phil embarks on a very important journey. Kathy fears what the future might hold. Gita struggles to get through to Sanjay.
Feb. 17, 1997, midnight
S13E21 - 1412
Phil's alcoholism is at the centre of this episode as he attends a counselling session in an attempt to beat it and win Kathy back.
Feb. 18, 1997, midnight
S13E22 - 1413
Pauline is on the warpath with Tony. Peggy reaches the end of a long battle but her plans seems insensitive to Kathy. An adventure for Billy turns into a nightmare for Carol.
Feb. 20, 1997, midnight
S13E23 - 1414
Robbie secures a job interview. Grant returns from Fiji and Billy is a prime witness in a court trial.
Feb. 24, 1997, midnight
S13E24 - 1415
Tension increases at The Vic. Ricky has some unwelcome visitors.
Feb. 25, 1997, midnight
S13E25 - 1416
Ricky gets arrested for his connection to stolen cars but will he keep quiet about Phil's involvement?
Feb. 27, 1997, midnight
S13E26 - 1417
Tiffany returns from Spain and Sanjay is back from India with his mother in tow. Mark has a chat with Martin about the disappearance of some money from Ruth's purse.
March 3, 1997, midnight
S13E27 - 1418
Martin is caught grafittiing on the Community Centre. Later, he and his friends burgle Carol's house. Tiffany moves back with Tony and Simon. Sanjay's mother moves in.
March 4, 1997, midnight
S13E28 - 1419
Joe's religious experience takes an unexpected twist while the Fowlers confront some unpalatable home truths.
March 6, 1997, midnight
S13E29 - 1420
Ricky has a lot of explaining to do. Grant is on a mission to sort out his love life.
March 10, 1997, midnight
S13E30 - 1421
Tiffany is shocked by Grant asking for a divorce and tries to stop him leaving. They struggle and she falls in pain as the contractions begin. He has to take her to hospital.
March 11, 1997, midnight
S13E31 - 1422
News of the new arrival spreads around the Square, Some are celebrating but for others, life will never be the same again.
March 13, 1997, midnight
S13E32 - 1423
Tiffany tells Bianca how much she enjoys being a mother, and Grant makes his position clear. Sarah is devastated when she pays an unannounced visit to Alistair.
March 17, 1997, midnight
S13E33 - 1424
Developments at the fellowship take their toll on Sarah, while Ricky's plans to marry Bianca come up against a major setback.
March 18, 1997, midnight
S13E34 - 1425
Bianca receives some earth shattering news concerning Ricky. Huw and Lenny's party is brought to an abrupt end.
March 20, 1997, midnight
S13E35 - 1426
Ricky finds himself at the center of the mystery surrounding Sarah's disappearance, while Ted is simply bent on revenge.
March 24, 1997, midnight
S13E36 - 1427
Frankie is forced to face some home truths. Robbie is released by the police, but Ted tracks him down at home and renders him unconscious.
March 25, 1997, midnight
S13E37 - 1428
The Jacksons face a family crisis. Grant and Lorraine are at loggerheads, but Ricky and Bianca try to work out their problems.
March 27, 1997, midnight
S13E38 - 1429
Nigel plans an Easter surprise for Clare, and Sarah decides it's time to return home and face the music.
March 31, 1997, midnight
S13E39 - 1430
Sarah insists that she wasn't raped. Ted confides in Kathy. The police interview Robbie.
March 31, 1997, midnight
S13E40 - 1431
Sarah is staying with Kathy. Alan and Ted have a show down in the pub and Ted is arrested as he leaves the Vic. Nigel glues a coin to the floor as an April Fool's joke.
April 1, 1997, midnight
S13E41 - 1432
Ted, having been arrested and spending a night in the cells, is released on bail. Grant, Tiffany and Tony go to get their blood tests done, to find out who Courtney's father is.
April 3, 1997, midnight
S13E42 - 1433
Ian is convinced he is being haunted by a ghost from the past. Tiffany has some good news from Grant.
April 7, 1997, midnight
S13E43 - 1434
Tiffany finally gets some good news from Grant about getting a divorce. Pauline grows increasingly worried about Martin's behaviour.
April 8, 1997, midnight
S13E44 - 1435
Ricky has to attend court and is shocked when he hears his sentence. Phil feels sorry for him and Ricky is worried about Bianca's reaction. Huw and Lenny decide it's time to confess.
April 10, 1997, midnight
S13E45 - 1436
Ricky and Bianca's wedding is only one day away - but all's not well between them. Tony gets his first big break and Nigel is off to see an old friend.
April 14, 1997, midnight
S13E46 - 1437
Ricky and Bianca's plans for a quiet night in are scuppered. Grant is concerned about the best man.
April 15, 1997, midnight
S13E47 - 1438
After months of planning, the big day for Bianca and Ricky has finally arrived. However Ricky's stag night proved a little more adventurous than intended. Will he make it in time?
April 17, 1997, midnight
S13E48 - 1439
Dot returns to the Square. Nigel and Pauline catch up with her at the sheltered housing. Dot has been visiting an unwell Ethel and is reluctant to talk about her new life.
April 21, 1997, midnight
S13E49 - 1440
Joe becomes convinced aliens are out to get him. Pat is persuaded to drive for Mr King.
April 22, 1997, midnight
S13E50 - 1441
After staying at Nigel's, Dot is determined not to overstay her welcome. Sonia goes busking again and is caught by the police.
April 24, 1997, midnight
S13E51 - 1442
Lorraine is worried about Joe. Grant finds out he is Courtney's father and decides to fight for custody. Tony gets advice from Polly about the newspaper business.
April 28, 1997, midnight
S13E52 - 1443
Lorraine is worried about Joe and tells Grant the baby idea is a no-go. George stands Peggy up while Joe lets down tyres, and Carol finds herself at a surprise party.
April 29, 1997, midnight
S13E53 - 1444
Sanjay gets another stall. Tony gets a job offer. Neelam and Gita become friends. Joe has a breakdown and is sectioned.
May 1, 1997, midnight
S13E54 - 1445
The Cobra Club is raided. Martin runs away from home.
May 5, 1997, midnight
S13E55 - 1446
Martin is caught stealing school computers. Peggy gives George a hard time over the raid on the club. George sees his daughter Annie and stops her going into the Vic.
May 6, 1997, midnight
S13E56 - 1447
Grant is concerned about Tiffany and Courtney and files for custody of his daughter. Martin gets suspended from school.
May 8, 1997, midnight
S13E57 - 1448
Felix returns to the Square and sees his old barbers being renovated. Lorraine and Bianca visit Joe in hospital. Grant meets with his solicitor.
May 12, 1997, midnight
S13E58 - 1449
As word spreads about Joe's condition Lorraine finds it hard to deal with, and when Peggy offers her opinion it becomes too much to bear.
May 13, 1997, midnight
S13E59 - 1450
Grant and Lorraine agree to separate for a while. Annie and George are spotted embracing in the street. Grant tells Peggy what he's seen.
May 15, 1997, midnight
S13E60 - 1451
Peggy meets George's mystery woman - his daughter! There is chaos at Clare's birthday party. Lorraine is feeling guilty about Tiffany and refuses Grant's engagement ring.
May 19, 1997, midnight
S13E61 - 1452
Pauline arranges a trip to Arthur's grave and finds out she has a sister she never knew of. Grant tells Tiffany he's taking the baby.
May 20, 1997, midnight
S13E62 - 1543
Lorraine visits Joe in hospital but finds that he was released yesterday. Dot goes to the doctors but finds her medical notes have gone missing.
May 22, 1997, midnight
S13E63 - 1454
Tiffany still has no hot water at the flat and tries to find somewhere to bath Courtney; Peggy at the Vic helps out. Bianca is refused her stall by the temporary market inspector.
May 26, 1997, midnight
S13E64 - 1455
Mark's T-cell count has dropped and the doctor mentions drug therapy. Tony steals Lenny's keys, and him and Polly break into George's office. Dot tells Nigel she has glaucoma.
May 27, 1997, midnight
S13E65 - 1456
Lenny is woken by an angry George. Lorraine arrives back in the Square with Joe and goes to the Vic to see Grant. Martin is beaten up by Shane's gang.
May 29, 1997, midnight
S13E66 - 1457
Martin's involvement with the gang escalates as they plan a heist of the community centre.
June 2, 1997, midnight
S13E67 - 1458
Martin inadvertently gets involved with the gang as they spray graffiti on the Vic's door and get caught by Grant. The gang plan the Community centre heist for later that day
June 3, 1997, midnight
S13E68 - 1459
Ruth thinks about fostering. Bianca has her stock stolen. Lorraine agrees to return to work.
June 5, 1997, midnight
S13E69 - 1460
Mark has to make life changing decisions. Lorraine's future is out of her hands. Ted is forced to think about the cost of freedom. Tiffany forces Peggy to make a rash decision.
June 9, 1997, midnight
S13E70 - 1461
Lorraine confronts Grant over his treatment of Joe. Tiffany receives some unwelcome news; she and Peggy conspire to battle against the odds.
June 10, 1997, midnight
S13E71 - 1462
Huw and Lenny's tenancy is left in question. Nigel helps Dot come to terms with her past. Bianca tries to make Tiffany face the dangers of her game. Mark and Ruth make plans
June 12, 1997, midnight
S13E72 - 1463
It's the day of Courtney's Christening. Naturally, Tony's not overjoyed. Nigel is so busy decorating Dot's flat, that he almost forgets the Christening.
June 16, 1997, midnight
S13E73 - 1464
Joe is upset that Grant and Lorraine have split up. Tiffany tells Grant she loves him and that his future is with her and Courtney. Tony is beaten up.
June 17, 1997, midnight
S13E74 - 1465
Tony is scared to go out. Nigel helps Dot move. Tiffany and Grant patch it up. A brick is thrown through Simon's window.
June 19, 1997, midnight
S13E75 - 1466
Tony tries to keep a low profile but Simon has other plans. Ruth and Mark have been given a place on a fostering course.
June 23, 1997, midnight
S13E76 - 1467
Robbie continues his fruitless search for Wellard. Damion is asking questions, but getting nowhere. The race between Nigel and Grant is agreed upon and the betting begins.
June 24, 1997, midnight
S13E77 - 1468
It's the day of the big race. Dot and Nellie bicker about who is in charge. Robbie makes fruitless visits to the local animal sanctuary.
June 26, 1997, midnight
S13E78 - 1469
The police are still looking for Nick Cotton. Pauline tells Kathy she has been rooting through family documents to try and find her sister.
June 30, 1997, midnight
S13E79 - 1470
Peggy tells Grant and Tiffany that it's time they started recruiting properly. Dot is hostage to Damion. Lenny and Huw go to the CAB.
July 1, 1997, midnight
S13E80 - 1471
Nigel is concerned about Dot who admits that her visitor cleaned her out. Ted tells Kathy about his debts. Dot packs a case and disappears into the night.
July 3, 1997, midnight
S13E81 - 1472
Ted's business problems continue and he starts selling up. Ian continues to plug the residents meeting. Nigel and Pauline become increasingly concerned about Dot.
July 7, 1997, midnight
S13E82 - 1473
George and Grant are at odds. Peggy's problems go from bad to worse when she gets done for serving under-age drinkers. Ted feels his age.
July 8, 1997, midnight
S13E83 - 1474
Peggy hides upstairs after the police raid. Dot is in Rochdale. Ted can't find any work. Sarah is offered a job at the Refuge. Polly watches George's club and gets threatened.
July 10, 1997, midnight
S13E84 - 1475
Ian opens his third chip shop, but things don't go well when the fish delivery is late. Tony and Polly are spotted by Tiffany going into his flat.
July 14, 1997, midnight
S13E85 - 1476
Tony is horrified when he is confronted over his relationship with Polly. A delighted Barry decides that it does pay to mix business with pleasure when Vanessa visits him.
July 15, 1997, midnight
S13E86 - 1477
Bianca bemoans the lack of a decent birthday present from Ricky. Ted oversleeps and misses his lift to work. Anita Banks comes to look at Mark and Ruth's house.
July 17, 1997, midnight
S13E87 - 1478
Romance is in the air for Barry. Lenny signs up a hot new prospect. Pat takes on a sporting venture.
July 21, 1997, midnight
S13E88 - 1479
The Hills family is in turmoil as Tony receives some distressing news at work. Ted drops a bombshell on a shocked Sarah.
July 22, 1997, midnight
S13E89 - 1480
Ian has an unexpected proposition for Pat. Grant rediscovers the romance in his life. Nigel has an unexpected run in with the police.
July 24, 1997, midnight
S13E90 - 1481
The tension increases between Phil and Ted. Alex convinces Sarah that Kathy is her only chance.
July 28, 1997, midnight
S13E91 - 1482
Pat begins to rustle-up the darts team for practices. Ricky panics when he forgets to check the post for the bank statement and worries Bianca will discover that their money is gone.
July 29, 1997, midnight
S13E92 - 1483
In the darts match Tiffany replaces Grant and wins the match for the boys team. Barry declares his undying love for Vanessa. George asks Councillor Dixon to stop Peggy's court summons.
July 31, 1997, midnight
S13E93 - 1484
Bianca discovers the mysterious whereabouts of Ricky and is pleased he isn't having an affair. Phil's new found friend makes a dramatic impact on his life. Peggy gets a call from Sam.
Aug. 4, 1997, midnight
S13E94 - 1485
Sarah and Ted remain at loggerheads over emigrating to Dubai. Bianca and Lenny continue to clash over Ricky's speedway plans. Sarah and Lorraine plan a birthday.
Aug. 5, 1997, midnight
S13E95 - 1486
Sarah's persuaded to see things Ted's way about going to Dubai. Pat's forced to change her mind regarding Barry's finances. Phil feels the consequences of his involvement with Lorna.
Aug. 7, 1997, midnight
S13E96 - 1487
Sarah and Ted get ready to go to Dubai. Grant and Annie discover more about each other. Bianca wants to make Ricky a star. Phil makes a confession that explains his behaviour.
Aug. 11, 1997, midnight
S13E97 - 1488
Grant agrees to go on holiday with Tiffany but doesn't know it's with Bianca and Ricky. Lorraine fusses over Joe due to Sarah's imminent departure. Ted decides to go to Dubai alone.
Aug. 12, 1997, midnight
S13E98 - 1489
Annie's angry when George makes a deal with an old friend. Grant tells Phil he must finish with Lorna. Tony and Simon move into Ted's house just as Irene turns up with a surprise
Aug. 14, 1997, midnight
S13E99 - 1490
Tiffany receives flowers from an unwelcome admirer. Simon is made to feel excluded by Irene's family reunion meal. Grant tries to convince Phil a trip to Paris is just what he needs.
Aug. 18, 1997, midnight
S13E100 - 1491
Tiffany is in a panic about the marriage blessing. Mark is suffering from the side-effects of his medication and cannot go with Ruth to the fostering class.
Aug. 19, 1997, midnight
S13E101 - 1492
The Mitchells and their guests celebrate Grant and Tiffany's marriage blessing. Bianca finds out a secret.
Aug. 21, 1997, midnight
S13E102 - 1493
It's Bank Holiday Monday and Ricky's nervous about his first professional speedway race. Meanwhile, Bianca's worried she might be pregnant.
Aug. 25, 1997, midnight
S13E103 - 1494
Things are tense between Kathy and Phil. Bianca goes to a clinic where it's confirmed she's pregnant. Michael meets up with his son Matthew - things start off tense.
Aug. 26, 1997, midnight
S13E104 - 1495
Grant, Tiffany, Kathy, Phil, Ricky and Bianca arrive in Paris. Kathy and Phil argue over a letter written to him by Lorna. Kathy gets upset and throws her wedding ring in the Seine.
Aug. 27, 1997, midnight
S13E105 - 1496
Grant checks on Kathy but she's angry with him for not being honest. Kathy starts drinking alone and asks for waiter Emil to deliver some food. Emil makes a pass at Kathy.
Aug. 28, 1997, midnight
S13E106 - 1497
Kathy decides to see the sights of Paris on her own. The trip to France also opens old wounds for Tiffany and Grant. Bianca decides to make the most of her last day in Paris.
Aug. 29, 1997, midnight
S13E107 - 1498
Tony's enquiries lead to a revelation from an unexpected quarter. Grant and Tiffany find themselves under pressure from Peggy as they try to keep the events of Paris a secret.
Sept. 1, 1997, midnight
S13E108 - 1499
Bianca continues to bury her head in the sand. Irene hears some disturbing news about Tony. Tiffany tries her hand as a peace envoy and Peggy is forced to confront some home-truths.
Sept. 2, 1997, midnight
S13E109 - 1500
Ricky is stunned by Bianca's news. Grant tries to make peace with Peggy. Irene discovers her maternal instincts. A face from Tony's past comes back to haunt him.
Sept. 4, 1997, midnight
S13E110 - 1501
Irene is still causing friction in Simon and Tony's house. Tiffany receives a call from her dad who is in hospital. Mark gets the all clear for three months after an AIDS examination.
Sept. 8, 1997, midnight
S13E111 - 1502
Phil is sleeping rough and is back on the bottle; Grant and Peggy demand some answers from him. Simon and Tiffany go to hospital to visit their father.
Sept. 9, 1997, midnight
S13E112 - 1503
Pat quizzes Barry about the wedding. Tiffany's dad phones; he is now homeless. At the sports hall opening ceremony, George takes Councillor Dixon for a drive and a chat.
Sept. 11, 1997, midnight
S13E113 - 1504
Irene is still annoying Simon. Bianca doesn't want Diane and Jacques staying with her anymore. Michael and Matthew move into the Square.
Sept. 15, 1997, midnight
S13E114 - 1505
Terry moves into the Vic. Dixon confesses his affair with Jamie to George.
Sept. 16, 1997, midnight
S13E115 - 1506
Tony wonders what to do with the photo of Dixon and Jamie. Pauline has a phone call from a woman called Maggie in Ireland saying she's her sister.
Sept. 18, 1997, midnight
S13E116 - 1507
Ian, Lucy, Mark, Ruth and a reluctant Martin accompany Pauline to Ireland to visit her half sister.
Sept. 22, 1997, midnight
S13E117 - 1508
Ian goes to get some things from the back of the vanette and finds a stranger has spent the night there.
Sept. 23, 1997, midnight
S13E118 - 1509
After discovering that Lucy and Ruth are missing, along with Conor, and Mr. Finn's fishing boat, Mark wants to drive the vanette up the coast to look for them from the shore, but Ian wants to wait at the docks for news from the rescue teams, so Mark goes on his own.
Sept. 25, 1997, midnight
S13E119 - 1510
Councillor Dixon's sex life is exposed by his wife. Simon and Irene come to blows over Tony's sexuality. Carol is threatened over Billy's trial.
Sept. 29, 1997, midnight
S13E120 - 1511
Carol and Alan get a visit from the police who say they know the gang who threatened Carol. They want Carol to identify the gang at the police station.
Sept. 30, 1997, midnight
S13E121 - 1512
Huw and Robbie are smitten with Mary. Irene and Terry flirt. Carol and Alan are introduced to their Victim Liaison Officer. Diane gets a supermarket job.
Oct. 2, 1997, midnight
S13E122 - 1513
Robbie wins a boxing match. Joe wins a pool match. The Jackson's are being intimidated.
Oct. 6, 1997, midnight
S13E123 - 1514
Jessie comes home but is unresponsive. Joe proposes marriage to Sarah. Carol's fears about protecting her family come true when Billy is bundled off into a van.
Oct. 7, 1997, midnight
S13E124 - 1515
The inhabitants of Albert Square are horrified to hear what's happened to Billy, while Sarah and Joe have a shocking announcement for Lorraine and Irene.
Oct. 9, 1997, midnight
S13E125 - 1516
The Jacksons wait for news of Billy, and the police tap their phone.
Oct. 13, 1997, midnight
S13E126 - 1517
The Jackson family welcomes Billy home but must decide whether to move to another area for safety. Tony visits the Jacksons to get the story for the Gazette.
Oct. 14, 1997, midnight
S13E127 - 1518
The Jackson family decide to leave Walford. Joe is annoyed with Sarah about going to a fundraising meeting instead of meeting him.
Oct. 16, 1997, midnight
S13E128 - 1519
A desolate Bianca turns to Ricky for support. Joe's world is turned upside down by a message from the spirit world.
Oct. 20, 1997, midnight
S13E129 - 1520
Lorraine tries hard to stay calm when Joe is nowhere to be found. Phil is shocked into a harsh reality when he visits Kathy.
Oct. 21, 1997, midnight
S13E130 - 1521
Barry tells Roy that Vanessa has fleeced him. Word spreads around the Square that Mary has run off with Joe; Lorraine and Pauline give Mary a telling off.
Oct. 23, 1997, midnight
S13E131 - 1522
Ian and Sanjay are concerned about the uncollected rubbish around the Square. Sarah is upset and confused over Joe and confides in the vicar, Alex.
Oct. 27, 1997, midnight
S13E132 - 1523
Mary and Sarah compete for Joe's affections. Huw, Lenny and Robbie are sacked; Susan goes to have tests in hospital.
Oct. 28, 1997, midnight
S13E133 - 1524
Sarah decides to confront Joe. Roy realises he can't keep the truth from Pat any longer, and he finally tells her Barry's wedding is off and they have to sell the business.
Oct. 30, 1997, midnight
S13E134 - 1525
Lorraine discovers that Joe has slept with Mary. Pat and Roy will have to sell their house due to the debts. Ian fires Ross the private detective.
Nov. 3, 1997, midnight
S13E135 - 1526
Diana tells Mark that Thomas has asked her to go away with him and leave Jacques with Ricky and Bianca. Ricky is hopeful to move into Lorraine's flat when she leaves for Bolton.
Nov. 4, 1997, midnight
S13E136 - 1527
Ian leaves for Italy where Cindy is hiding out. Joe wants to go home to Bolton. Diane leaves the Square and leaves her son behind with Ricky.
Nov. 6, 1997, midnight
S13E137 - 1528
Ian and Ros are in Italy looking for Cindy and the boys. They are joined by Grant and Phil, who end up being arrested after a fight. Ros eventually finds Cindy in a nightclub.
Nov. 10, 1997, midnight
S13E138 - 1529
Ros arranges a very important meeting. Phil and Grant take matters into their own hands.
Nov. 11, 1997, midnight
S13E139 - 1530
Ian tries to get Cindy into bed to kill time while Grant and Phil take Steven and Peter to the airport. They all meet up later and get on the plane as Cindy arrives to see them depart.
Nov. 12, 1997, midnight
S13E140 - 1531
Ian arrives home with the boys and it's Joe and Lorraine's leaving party. Annie and Ian go to hear the election results at the Town Hall.
Nov. 13, 1997, midnight
S13E141 - 1532
Ian loses the election but vows to stand again. Lorraine and Joe leave for Bolton. Cindy returns, determined to get her children back.
Nov. 14, 1997, midnight
S13E142 - 1533
Cindy's return to the Square leaves Ian reeling. Bianca is sulking about Jacques. Nigel visits Julie with a raunchy French video. Peggy organises a party.
Nov. 17, 1997, midnight
S13E143 - 1534
Bianca interrupts Robbie's flirtation attempts with Mary. Grant tells Phil that he and Tiffany are doing a runner and going to a posh restaurant in town.
Nov. 18, 1997, midnight
S13E144 - 1535
Clare tries to regain a lost friendship. Phil and Annie explore dangerous new territory. Ian is given a chance to take his revenge.
Nov. 20, 1997, midnight
S13E145 - 1536
Ricky secretly buys a cot for the newly finished nursery. When Bianca has her scan the baby is found to have spina bifida. Annie has an interesting offer for Ian about a restaurant.
Nov. 24, 1997, midnight
S13E146 - 1537
Ricky and Bianca are faced with a terrible dilemma. Ian and Annie become partners in the restaurant. Ian fights against Cindy's access to the kids.
Nov. 25, 1997, midnight
S13E147 - 1538
Ricky takes Bianca to the hospital to have an abortion. Robbie is trying to impress Mary. Cindy and Ian argue about access to the children.
Nov. 27, 1997, midnight
S13E148 - 1539
Bianca grieves the loss of her baby, and Ricky doesn't handle the situation very well. Mark's virus is at undetectable levels, but his good news is marred by the arrival of Connor.
Dec. 1, 1997, midnight
S13E149 - 1540
Bianca is coming to terms with losing her baby. Frank Butcher returns, making a fuss over grandson Jacque which Roy doesn't appreciate.
Dec. 2, 1997, midnight
S13E150 - 1541
Frank offers to help Roy out of his business difficulties but is rejected. There is a poor turnout for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights.
Dec. 4, 1997, midnight
S13E151 - 1542
Mark invites Sanjay to the panto with him and Jessie. Cindy visits the kids and annoys Mary. Peggy and George decide to spent the weekend away - but in separate rooms.
Dec. 8, 1997, midnight
S13E152 - 1543
Simon demands a heart to heart with Tony, and Frank offers to help Bianca and Tony.
Dec. 9, 1997, midnight
S13E153 - 1544
Peggy puts her foot down and Terry makes Tony face reality about his mother.
Dec. 11, 1997, midnight
S13E154 - 1545
Bianca, Ricky, Frank and Pat attend Natasha's funeral. Aunt Sal arrives at the Vic after an argument with Harold. Ros updates Ian on news of Cindy. Frank offers to look after Jacques.
Dec. 15, 1997, midnight
S13E155 - 1546
Cindy and Ian face a tense day in court. Roy disapproves when Pat spies an opportunity with Frank.
Dec. 16, 1997, midnight
S13E156 - 1547
Mark arranges a Panto trip. Peggy and George plan a trip away. Ian finds Cindy's mobile phone.
Dec. 18, 1997, midnight
S13E157 - 1548
Tony invites Polly to spend Christmas with the Hills. Terry and Irene have a passionate night in. Tiffany feels worthless as Aunt Sal tries to take over. Roy suffers a heart attack.
Dec. 22, 1997, midnight
S13E158 - 1549
Tiffany and Grant find their patience tested to the limit by Aunt Sal after she loses baby Courtney. Terry and Irene struggle to keep their night of passion a secret.
Dec. 23, 1997, midnight
S13E159 - 1550
Cindy arrives at Ian's on a mission to get her kids back. Tony confronts Terry and Irene. Tiffany and Grant are in conflict over flirting. Alex comforts Kathy.
Dec. 25, 1997, midnight
S13E160 - 1551
Tony learns Terry and Irene's secret. Will he be able to accept their love? Kathy is at the vicarage with Alex. Will Phil regret his behaviour?
Dec. 26, 1997, midnight
S13E161 - 1552
Boxing day festivities continue downstairs at the Vic while upstairs tempers flare and a violent story unfolds.
Dec. 29, 1997, midnight
S13E162 - 1553
Grant and Phil try to save their marriages, but this time it may be too late for both of them.
Dec. 30, 1997, 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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