• Air date: 01 Jan '96 161 episodes
      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.
  • List of Episodes (161)
    • 51. April 25, 1996

      25 Apr '96
      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.
    • 52. April 29, 1996

      29 Apr '96
      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.
    • 53. April 30, 1996

      30 Apr '96
      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.
    • 54. May 2, 1996

      02 May '96
      David gets Alan out of a tight spot. Ruth gets a mysterious call from Pauline and Mark just wants to be alone.
    • 55. May 6, 1996

      06 May '96
      Pauline returns home reeling from the recent events, while Mark is convinced that he has the evidence he needs to prove Willy's guilt.
    • 56. May 7, 1996

      07 May '96
      Mark and Ruth confront Pauline with the evidence they have amassed against Willy, and set their sights on trying to also convince the police of Arthur's innocence. Carol and Alan celebrate their marriage with a party in the Vic. Cindy faces a shock when Ian reveals his new business partner, Pat and Peggy agree to call a ceasefire over Ben's christening, and Roy thinks that Barry should lie low for a while.
    • 57. May 9, 1996

      09 May '96
      Willy comes to apologise to Pauline and ends up telling her more than he had planned.
    • 58. May 13, 1996

      13 May '96
      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.
    • 59. May 14, 1996

      14 May '96
      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.
    • 60. May 16, 1996

      16 May '96
      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.
    • 61. May 20, 1996

      20 May '96
      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.
    • 62. May 21, 1996

      21 May '96
      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.
    • 63. May 23, 1996

      23 May '96
      The Fowler family is laid low while Robbie and Sarah go on an outing and Nigel comes up trumps.
    • 64. May 27, 1996

      27 May '96
      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.
    • 65. May 28, 1996

      28 May '96
      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.
    • 66. May 30, 1996

      30 May '96
      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.
    • 67. June 3, 1996

      03 Jun '96
      While Bianca isn't talking to David, Lorraine arrives to try and get through to Joe. Grant has some unwelcome words for Ruth.
    • 68. June 4, 1996

      04 Jun '96
      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.
    • 69. June 6, 1996

      06 Jun '96
      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.
    • 70. June 10, 1996

      10 Jun '96
      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.
    • 71. June 11, 1996

      11 Jun '96
      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.
    • 72. June 13, 1996

      13 Jun '96
      Ted tries to give Phil some advice, causing trouble in both households. Ian has a double celebration. Pauline and Felix share tea and sympathy.
    • 73. June 17, 1996

      17 Jun '96
      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.
    • 74. June 18, 1996

      18 Jun '96
      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.
    • 75. 1996-06-20

      20 Jun '96
      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.