Julia Smith
Director
EastEnders (1985)
Series 9
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
S9E1 - 827
Tricky Dicky takes on Ian. Pete sees a face from the past and Steve gives Hattie an answer.
Jan. 5, 1993, midnight
S9E2 - 828
Pat hides as news of the accident spreads. Sam plans a weekend away, but is it work or pleasure? And Pauline meets an old schoolfriend who makes a big impression on Pete.
Jan. 7, 1993, midnight
S9E3 - 829
Public opinion adds to the pressures on Pat.
Jan. 12, 1993, midnight
S9E4 - 830
Sam's new friend Clive pushes his luck and visits the Vic. Kathy takes positive action to deal with a recurring problem from the past. And the trial of Nick Cotton finally begins.
Jan. 14, 1993, midnight
S9E5 - 831
Nick Cotton watches as the prosecution case is made and Dot faces Eddie's father. Meanwhile Ian has a confession to make to Kathy.
Jan. 19, 1993, midnight
S9E6 - 832
Phil is concerned about the state of Sam's marriage, Arthur spots some football talent at Walford Town and the trial of Nick Cotton reaches a climax.
Jan. 21, 1993, midnight
S9E7 - 833
The Fowlers get a new lodger, Pete gets a pleasant surprise and Dot makes a sad decision.
Jan. 26, 1993, midnight
S9E8 - 834
Nigel has problems at the launderette. Ricky makes a last effort to save his marriage. There are problems for the Fowlers, and Pete Beale has a pleasant surprise.
Jan. 28, 1993, midnight
S9E9 - 835
Ricky makes a last effort to save his marriage and Sam comes to a decision. Frank tries to help Pat face going to court and Rachel gets fed up with market life.
Feb. 2, 1993, midnight
S9E10 - 836
Michelle is put out when Rachel helps Jack with his college work. Ricky is forced to accept Sam's plans for the future, and Pat has an unexpected visitor.
Feb. 4, 1993, midnight
S9E11 - 837
Arthur's guilt over the lies he is telling comes to a head, Pete finds out the truth about Rose's absent husband and has to make a brave decision. An old friend of Tricky Dicky's turns up.
Feb. 9, 1993, midnight
S9E12 - 838
Arthur makes a mistake, a new trader appears on the market - to Rachel's disgust - and Mandy's evening in with Aidan has an unexpected conclusion.
Feb. 11, 1993, midnight
S9E13 - 839
Michelle is horrified to find Jack making friends with Pauline; Kathy's bistro runs into a few opening night problems; and a friendly poker game turns serious for Sanjay and Nigel.
Feb. 16, 1993, midnight
S9E14 - 840
Will straight talk from an old adversary make Pat realise that time will heal her anguish? Pauline's patience is tested by a house full of football fans; Sanjay has some explaining to do when his wife Gita arrives sooner than expected; and Rose is told to drop Pete before someone gets hurt.
Feb. 18, 1993, midnight
S9E15 - 841
Frank discovers that the cab company may not have a future. Gita is furious when she discovers that Sanjay has been gambling; and Pete and Rose have some unwanted visitors.
Feb. 23, 1993, midnight
S9E16 - 842
Clyde finds himself in dispute with the Mitchell brothers over the running of the pub, Rose makes a decision about her future with Pete, and Mandy goes to new lengths in her pursuit of Aidan.
Feb. 25, 1993, midnight
S9E17 - 843
Rachel hears some good news; Arthur gets into trouble with an unexpected bill: and Michelle has a late-night encounter.
March 2, 1993, midnight
S9E18 - 844
Rose brings unexpected news of husband Alfie, Clyde tries to contact Sharon, Michelle gets a shock and Rachel finds it does not take long for her good news to spread round the Square.
March 4, 1993, midnight
S9E19 - 845
The Fowler's world turns upside down - but where is Arthur?
March 9, 1993, midnight
S9E20 - 846
As the hours tick by, Michelle's agony continues. How much longer will it be before Vicki is found? Meanwhile, her college friend Jack is furious when he faces questions.
March 11, 1993, midnight
S9E21 - 847
Michelle struggles to rebuild her life; Sharon's return to the Vic has an unexpected conclusion.
March 16, 1993, midnight
S9E22 - 848
Tricky Dicky gets involved in family matters and finds he's out of his depth. Michelle's emotions are put to the test again. As Sanjay goes flat-hunting, Richard does his best to keep Gita company, but things do not go smoothly.
March 18, 1993, midnight
S9E23 - 849
Michelle confronts Sharon about life with Grant, and Sanjay sorts out his priorities, while Ian turns detective.
March 23, 1993, midnight
S9E24 - 850
Grant reaches boiling point with Sharon and comes face to face with the consequences. Pete's hopes are shattered as Rose lays down her plans for the future.
March 25, 1993, midnight
S9E25 - 851
Cindy's back and Dot tells everyone. Sharon is torn over Grant's arrest. Clyde decides to work for Frank, and Michelle has something Nigel wants.
March 30, 1993, midnight
S9E26 - 852
Kathy gets a new assistant in the café, while Michelle has a narrow escape from an undesirable lodger. Kathy and Pat have to learn to accept Ian's new "family". At the Vic, it looks like Sharon may have got what she wanted - but what does she want?
April 1, 1993, midnight
S9E27 - 853
Michelle's new lodger settles in, Pete gives Arthur some good news and Aidan's team trial has an unexpected outcome.
April 6, 1993, midnight
S9E28 - 854
Sanjay and Gita invite Richard for a meal. Pauline and Arthur have a surprise encounter in the Bistro. Mandy finds Aidan in a positive frame of mind after his setback.
April 8, 1993, midnight
S9E29 - 855
Aidan reaches a decision on his football career and Ricky fancies a job change. Michelle gets unwanted attention, while Hattie tries to celebrate her 18th birthday - but Steve has other things on his mind.
April 13, 1993, midnight
S9E30 - 856
Hattie gets a belated surprise. Arthur gives Aidan a pep talk. Steve and Mark's venture takes off. Michelle gives Jack another warning. With her friends' help can she finally get through to him that she is not interested?
April 15, 1993, midnight
S9E31 - 857
Preparations continue for a rave in Albert Square but problems along the way mean even Nigel is roped in to help. An alternative gig in the Vic ignites an old flame for Pauline while Arthur confides his work worries to Christine.
April 20, 1993, midnight
S9E32 - 858
Jack's back but Sharon is in no position to advise Michelle as domestic bliss at the Vic is becoming strained, and Ricky attempts to run the Butcher empire single handed.
April 22, 1993, midnight
S9E33 - 859
Shelley persuades Michelle to take matters into her own hands. Nigel gets a shock when he visits an old friend, and Danny is determined to show Pauline a good time.
April 27, 1993, midnight
S9E34 - 860
Michelle turns the tables on Jack for the last time. Grant gets an unexpected visitor and Sharon has to face the consequences of deceiving Phil.
April 29, 1993, midnight
S9E35 - 861
Tricky Dicky is caught redhanded, and Pat prepares herself for her court case.
May 4, 1993, midnight
S9E36 - 862
Pauline has a showdown with Mandy over Aidan and Frank tries to help Pat face going to Court. Arthur has to make a difficult phone call while Sharon has to accept Phil's plans.
May 6, 1993, midnight
S9E37 - 863
Pat is sent to prison, while Grant is released. Rose decides she can't live without Pete.
May 11, 1993, midnight
S9E38 - 864
Alfie's family become a genuine threat and Pete takes the only course of action open to him. Phil and Grant discuss the future, Sharon and the Vic. Arthur and Mrs. Hewitt have a close shave. The burger war comes to an end.
May 13, 1993, midnight
S9E39 - 865
An unexpected visitor arrives at the Taverniers, Danny buys Pauline a present and Arthur helps Aidan come to a decision about his future.
May 18, 1993, midnight
S9E40 - 866
Cindy gets friendly with Tricky Dicky and hears what Gita thinks of him, Sharon tries to adjust to having Grant around and Mark helps Mandy out.
May 20, 1993, midnight
S9E41 - 867
Gita gives Ian some advice, and Grant and Phil rescue Nigel from his birthday blues. Jules makes a confession to Dot, and Michelle is suspicious of a blossoming new friendship.
May 25, 1993, midnight
S9E42 - 868
There is some unexpected news at the Taverniers.
May 27, 1993, midnight
S9E43 - 869
Pauline has to respond to Danny's offer, but Arthur is more concerned with his interview. Richard gains the upper hand in his dirty tricks campaign against Ian. And Clyde learns more about Gidea.
June 1, 1993, midnight
S9E44 - 870
Hattie's worst fears about Gidea seem to be realised.
June 3, 1993, midnight
S9E45 - 871
Christine has to choose between Greg and Arthur. Michelle helps Clyde come to a decision. Nigel bumps into an old friend and Ian's behaviour is beginning to worry Cindy.
June 8, 1993, midnight
S9E46 - 872
It's a bad day for Ian, Hattie and Steve. Clyde takes matters into his own hands. Nigel faces a disappointment. Meanwhile, Greg sees something he should not have.
June 10, 1993, midnight
S9E47 - 873
Arthur has an unexpected visitor and Phil discovers a new drinking partner. Frank gets a hot tip and Hattie is forced to accept Ian's plans for the future.
June 15, 1993, midnight
S9E48 - 874
Nigel has a dream date. Frank is out of his depth. And Greg Hewitt has news for Arthur and Christine. Good news?
June 17, 1993, midnight
S9E49 - 875
Mandy is looking for another sucker, Jules tries to pour oil on troubled waters, Sharon's future is uncertain and Shelley has set her heart on Mark.
June 22, 1993, midnight
S9E50 - 876
Dr. Legg becomes the latest in a long line of suckers. Mark's memories get in Shelley's way. Dot interferes with Nigel's love life. Grant is surprised at Phil's luke-warm reaction to his good news, while Hattie notices that Steve is becoming increasingly tetchy - is it just pre-wedding nerves?
June 24, 1993, midnight
S9E51 - 877
Hattie has to face up to reality while Steve runs away. Phil stands by her and makes a new friend from a different world.
June 29, 1993, midnight
S9E52 - 878
Hattie turns the tables on Steve but Clyde discovers there's something she hasn't told him. Clyde and Hattie are reconciled but a surprise visit makes things worse. Sharon is hostile when Phil brings a friend to the Vic.
July 1, 1993, midnight
S9E53 - 879
There is tension in the Tavernier household as two secrets are unveiled, Michelle and Hattie have a heart to heart and Phil asks a favour from Clyde and Nigel.
July 6, 1993, midnight
S9E54 - 880
It's a big day for Phil and Nadia, Kathy forces Mrs. Hewitt into a confession, Gidea gives Clyde an answer and Nigel and Debbie clear the air.
July 8, 1993, midnight
S9E55 - 881
Nigel plans a special evening and Arthur keeps a low profile. Mark reaches boiling point and Clyde is forced to accept Gidea's plans for the future.
July 13, 1993, midnight
S9E56 - 882
Sanjay takes some advice from Richard, and Mark is concerned about Aidan and Mandy. Gidea and Hattie share a problem.
July 15, 1993, midnight
S9E57 - 883
Pauline wonders what's happened to Pete. The Kapoors' family loyalties are strained and Cindy is irritated by Ian's support of Hattie. Tricky Dicky takes advantage.
July 20, 1993, midnight
S9E58 - 884
Shelley is ready to be more than just friends with Mark... if only they could get a moment alone. Pauline gets to the bottom of Pete's disappearance. Clyde and Gidea tie up loose ends and Gita warns Cindy about Richard.
July 22, 1993, midnight
S9E59 - 885
Phil has a surprise for Mandy and Aidan, Cindy makes a date, Pauline explains her worries to Kathy and Dot gets a shock when a visitor arrives bringing news of Nick - but will she be willing to listen this time?
July 27, 1993, midnight
S9E60 - 886
Tensions in the Kapoor household come to a head.
July 29, 1993, midnight
S9E61 - 887
Ricky tries Frank's patience and Dot learns more about Nick's past. Aidan is offered the chance of a better life. But will he take it?
Aug. 3, 1993, midnight
S9E62 - 888
Tricky Dicky gets an unwelcome surprise. Nigel receives some bad news.
Aug. 5, 1993, midnight
S9E63 - 889
Mandy and Aidan discover they are not as streetwise as they would like to imagine. Richard and Cindy are telling different stories about their involvement. Shelley and her college friends turn out to be unsuitable babysitters.
Aug. 10, 1993, midnight
S9E64 - 890
Michelle and Sharon's past comes back to haunt them. Nigel wallows in self-pity but fails to arouse any sympathy. Dot's grandson begins to fall from grace. Gita does battle with Tricky Dicky - but who will come off worse?
Aug. 12, 1993, midnight
S9E65 - 891
Mandy has money to spend, but where is she getting it from? Phil and Nigel make an unusual purchase, and Cindy has a surprise in store for Ian.
Aug. 17, 1993, midnight
S9E66 - 892
Tensions between Hattie and Cindy come to a head with Ian caught in the middle. Arthur gets more surprises than he bargained for on his birthday.
Aug. 19, 1993, midnight
S9E67 - 893
Zoe has a startling proposition for Dot, and Pat is released from prison, but how will she react to her new freedom?
Aug. 24, 1993, midnight
S9E68 - 894
As Pauline and Arthur are drawn closer together, Christine becomes more desperate.
Aug. 26, 1993, midnight
S9E69 - 895
Mrs. Hewitt continues to put pressure on Arthur while a trip to France gives Frank the opportunity to practise his non-existent French. And romance is in the air for both the Mitchell brothers.
Aug. 31, 1993, midnight
S9E70 - 896
Frank has to face another family crisis. Pat is supportive but stubbornness seems to run in the family. Grant and Sharon resolve their differences. Meanwhile Phil and Kathy discuss past loves.
Sept. 2, 1993, midnight
S9E71 - 897
A surprise visit for Nick can only mean more trouble for Nigel. Mrs Hewitt presents Arthur with an ultimatum.
Sept. 7, 1993, midnight
S9E72 - 898
Phil hears about Tricky Dicky's latest exploits and is determined to have it out with him. There's a painful and emotional showdown at the Fowlers'. Is divorce the only answer for Arthur and Pauline or can he win her round?
Sept. 9, 1993, midnight
S9E73 - 899
Michelle and Mark struggle to pick up the pieces when they hear of their parents' trouble and Arthur tries to do the decent thing. Sanjay comes up with a plan to make money and Nigel moves house.
Sept. 14, 1993, midnight
S9E74 - 900
Kathy tries to make her peace with Pauline, Mrs. Hewitt has an unexpected visitor and Mandy is forced to come clean.
Sept. 16, 1993, midnight
S9E75 - 901
Nigel and Sanjay play musical dogs. Pauline holds her ground while Arthur's life falls apart.
Sept. 21, 1993, midnight
S9E76 - 902
Arthur neglects his work to play hero, but Pauline is not taken in. Aidan has big plans but Mandy does not share his enthusiasm for work. When temptation is put in her way will she prove that old habits die hard? Cindy is taken aback when Hattie renegotiates her status at work. Meena causes tension between her sister, Gita, and Sanjay.
Sept. 23, 1993, midnight
S9E77 - 903
Arthur's attempts to console Christine get him into trouble, Sanjay's hopes of a windfall are dashed and Nigel has some visitors from the past.
Sept. 28, 1993, midnight
S9E78 - 904
Nigel has another traumatic meeting and Tricky Dicky makes a startling claim.
Sept. 30, 1993, midnight
S9E79 - 905
There's a shock for Pauline when she overhears some gossip.
Oct. 5, 1993, midnight
S9E80 - 906
Ian confronts Kathy about vicious rumours, but finds the truth hard to take. Mrs. Hewitt tries to find Arthur but runs foul of Mark. Nigel looks set to play happy families at last.
Oct. 7, 1993, midnight
S9E81 - 907
Nigel's gone missing, but only Phil seems to care. Meanwhile, he and Sanjay have to decide what to do with the dogs. There's a new addition at the Butchers' and it's not good news for Ricky.
Oct. 12, 1993, midnight
S9E82 - 908
Ricky has an idea to help the homeless, but it backfires on him when Frank decides to do some DIY. Meena seeds Gita's suspicions about Sanjay's wanderings. Pat resumes her role as surrogate mother.
Oct. 14, 1993, midnight
S9E83 - 909
Ricky feels let down and and Tricky Dicky's flirtation with Shelley becomes more intense.
Oct. 19, 1993, midnight
S9E84 - 910
It's Sharon's birthday but no one is in the mood to celebrate. Michelle puts Richard in his place, tension between Ian and Cindy reaches a head and Frank is losing his patience with Janine.
Oct. 21, 1993, midnight
S9E85 - 911
Cindy is still worried about Tricky Dicky's rumour mongering, and when he winds her up in the Vic she finds no one willing to come to her defence.
Oct. 26, 1993, midnight
S9E86 - 912
Ricky is put in charge of organising Janine's party - is disaster inevitable? Ian is furious with Kathy for attacking Cindy and drags up a nasty secret from her past in front of Phil. Michelle has a confession to make to Pauline.
Oct. 28, 1993, midnight
S9E87 - 913
Kathy's business plans conflict with Ian's. Mandy and Aidan are up to their tricks.
Nov. 2, 1993, midnight
S9E88 - 914
Michelle faces a setback in her holiday plans. Phil's past catches up with him. Frank's under pressure but is it really Ricky's fault?
Nov. 4, 1993, midnight
S9E89 - 915
The Butcher's find that a new house doesn't necessarily mean a better way of life. Mark has a surprise present for Michelle; and a Home Office official has some awkward questions for Phil.
Nov. 9, 1993, midnight
S9E90 - 916
Frank's feud with the rival cab firm hots up. Aidan receives some news and Shelley finds herself looking forward to her trip to Amsterdam.
Nov. 11, 1993, midnight
S9E91 - 917
Mark, Michelle, Clem and Shelley set off for their weekend away. Michelle gets some unwelcome attention while Shelley gets a shock. In the Square, Gita's suspicions are aroused again.
Nov. 16, 1993, midnight
S9E92 - 918
Tensions flare up in Amsterdam as relationships are put to the test, and Michelle and Shelley come home with more than they bargained for.
Nov. 18, 1993, midnight
S9E93 - 919
Michelle and Shelley are back from Amsterdam but what has happened to Mark and Clem?
Nov. 23, 1993, midnight
S9E94 - 920
Ricky discovers the truth behind Janine's unhappiness and takes matters into his own hands, while Frank plots his revenge.
Nov. 25, 1993, midnight
S9E95 - 921
Ian is struggling - will Cindy swallow her pride and ask Kathy for help? Meanwhile Ricky's got a more serious problem - with the police.
Nov. 30, 1993, midnight
S9E96 - 922
Tricky Dicky's in trouble on the market - will he give Big Ron's stall back? Pauline's hopes of finding Pete are renewed. Dr. Legg drops another bombshell on Mandy and Aidan.
Dec. 2, 1993, midnight
S9E97 - 923
As the Square prepares for Christmas, Tricky Dicky faces up to discontent among the stall-holders and Gita's resolve begins to crumble.
Dec. 7, 1993, midnight
S9E98 - 924
While preparations get under way at the Vic for a homecoming, Frank comes to a decision about the cab company and Ian has some good news for Kathy.
Dec. 9, 1993, midnight
S9E99 - 925
Ian steps in to help Arthur and Pauline. Pat discovers Frank has gone behind her back.
Dec. 14, 1993, midnight
S9E100 - 926
Pat decides to take matters into her own hands and Frank is, naturally, less than pleased. Phil and Kathy agree to spend Christmas away together, but a surprise visit from someone scuppers their plans.
Dec. 16, 1993, midnight
S9E101 - 927
The Fowlers pull together over the arrangements for Pete's funeral.
Dec. 21, 1993, midnight
S9E102 - 928
Aidan's troubles seem to be getting to him. Nadia attempts to get Phil's attention. Frank doesn't appreciate Pat's attempts to solve their financial problems. Pete is laid to rest, but it seems not everyone wants it that way.
Dec. 23, 1993, midnight
S9E103 - 929
The Fowlers are determined not to rise to the Chapman's bait. Phil is late for Kathy's party, and Mandy and Aidan are left out in the cold.
Dec. 25, 1993, midnight
S9E104 - 930
It's the day after Christmas but for some the festive spirit is thin on the ground. Away from the Square, Mandy and Aidan are forced to face the truth. Gita has some news for Sanjay and Phil is increasingly troubled about Nadia.
Dec. 28, 1993, midnight
S9E105 - 931
In the aftermath of Christmas, Phil finds it hard to keep Kathy and Nadia apart. Sanjay finds himself looking for a babysitter and Pauline has some news.
Dec. 30, 1993, midnight
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