• Air date: 01 Jan '04 209 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 (209)
    • 51. March 29, 2004

      29 Mar '04
      Against her better judgement, Vicki decides to move in with the Fowlers. Pauline is thrilled and sets about retrieving Vicki's belongings from Dennis and Sharon. Furious at the way things have escalated, Dennis pleads with Vicki to talk before it gets totally out of control. Little do they all realise that the situation is about to explode. There's tension elsewhere in the Square as the Ferreiras prepare for a meeting at the building society. Ash is confident - until the manager reveals that his
    • 52. March 30, 2004

      30 Mar '04
      Pauline is thrilled to be the bearer of bad news when she runs into Den, fresh off the plane from sunny Spain. He can't believe what he hears about his precious princess and seeks confirmation from Vicki. Vicki acknowledges it's true and Den furiously heads straight over to the Watts' house. After a tension filled talk with Sharon, Den heads over to the Vic to confront Dennis.
    • 53. April 1, 2004

      01 Apr '04
      Drinks are forgotten and conversations abandoned when Den and Dennis enter the Vic. With all eyes upon them, they head for a quiet table and a remarkably calm Den asks his son for an explanation. Dennis lashes out in anger but is shocked and more than sorry for his actions.
    • 54. April 2, 2004

      02 Apr '04
      The Watts family attempts to deal with the morning after the night before and Dennis finds himself an unlikely ally. Elsewhere, Patrick and Yolande return and Tariq and Adi attempt to come up with money-making ideas. Under Juley's influence, Gus pockets a wallet that he finds on the street.
    • 55. April 5, 2004

      05 Apr '04
      Though Den warns the girls to stay away from Dennis, claiming that he is dangerous, Vicki ignores his dad and pays him a visit. But, determined to put a stop to the situation once and for all, Den has some devastating news for Sharon about her lover.Meanwhile, Juley begs Gus for a place to stay and, as the Ferreiras continue to worry about their debt, Kareena produces a family heirloom to sell.At The Vic, Spencer desperately tries to impress Zoe. Alfie, however, has worries of his own and, after
    • 56. April 6, 2004

      06 Apr '04
      Den is relieved to have finally split Dennis and Sharon. However, Sharon needs to hear the truth for herself and pays Dennis a visit. She finds him at Dot's, exhausted after a night working for Andy, and the atmosphere is immediately tense.Patrick has a proposal on his mind and Vicki finds herself on the receiving end of Den's temper.
    • 57. April 8, 2004

      08 Apr '04
      Sharon confides in Vicki, who is unsure about the choice that her sister is making. Meanwhile, Den has a plan to rid Walford of Dennis forever.As the Ferreiras worry about their money situation, Ash looks for a holiday job and Adi puts Dan's Elvis outfit up for sale.
    • 58. April 9, 2004

      09 Apr '04
      Dot steps into the middle of the Watts' feud with some words of wisdom for Den, and a furious Vicki also confronts her dad over whether he really wants a fight. With their words ringing in his ears, Den pays Dennis a visit.Mickey sleeps in after a late drinking session and Garry is furious when he arrives at work to find the Arches still locked up. Lynne pushes him to find a more reliable employee but Mickey redeems himself by landing a fantastic contract.Meanwhile, Alfie is concerned that
    • 59. April 12, 2004

      12 Apr '04
      A nervous Patrick shows Paul the ring that he's bought for Yolande. However, unbeknown to him, Yolande overhears his conversation and excitedly confides in Dot. However, she is soon heartbroken when Patrick's proposal comes across as a passionless business proposition, rather than a romantic declaration. As everybody arrives for their holiday camp break, spirits are high. Pauline finds herself making eye contact with a handsome stranger and Derek is surprised to come across a face from his past.
    • 60. April 13, 2004

      13 Apr '04
      Pauline learns the truth about Derek's friend and is left alone when the two men go out to dinner to catch up. Meanwhile, Patrick and Jim drown their sorrows at the local pub as they lament about how neither can fathom women and their whims. Back at the holiday camp, Dot and Yolande find themselves having the same conversation but decide to give their spouses another chance. However, the nectar continues to flow at the pub and, as Jim falls asleep on a fairground ride, Dot gets an unexpected
    • 61. April 15, 2004

      15 Apr '04
      Shocked and numb, Martin tells Sonia that Mark is dead. He can't bring himself to believe it's true and forces Sonia to ring Mark's care worker for confirmation.As they both struggle to comprehend such devastating news, they realise that they have a terrible task ahead: Pauline needs to be told.
    • 62. April 16, 2004

      16 Apr '04
      As Pauline comes to terms with her loss, Martin lashes out at her and Derek. He can't believe that Pauline kept Mark's illness from him and his cutting comments leave his distraught mother inconsolable. Meanwhile, Yolande tells Patrick that she can't marry someone who so obviously doesn't love her. Patrick realises that it's time to show her how he feels and he needs to do it publicly.
    • 63. April 19, 2004

      19 Apr '04
      Den assures Sharon that family life is back to normal, but Dennis is convinced that he has blown things with Sharon and will never really be accepted into the family. Andy returns to the Square and wastes no time in giving Dennis an unsavoury order. He wants Alfie to receive a reminder that he is back in Walford and is not to be messed with. Elsewhere, Pauline receives another blow when a call from America confirms that Michelle will not be returning for Mark's funeral. Meanwhile, Martin takes
    • 64. April 20, 2004

      20 Apr '04
      Kat is distraught to find Alfie battered and bruised and does not believe his story about how it happened. Increasingly concerned about his debt repayment, Alfie calls Andy to the pub. However, he does not realise that Andy is manipulating the situation and Kat gets a shock. Spencer is convinced that improving his body is the way to attract Zoë and seeks tips from Dennis. Laura and Janine continue their bitter feud as they trade insults in the Queen Vic but, for once, it is Laura with the
    • 65. April 22, 2004

      22 Apr '04
      The Square's residents join together to say their last goodbye to Mark as the day of his funeral dawns. Martin is defiant in refusing to speak at the service, bitter because Mark did not leave him a letter. However, Sonia urges Martin to reconsider and show everyone how much he loved his brother. In a touching service, Martin courageously steps up and encourages everyone to celebrate Mark's life.Alfie assures Kat that he can handle Andy. However, Andy has turned the situation to his advantage
    • 66. April 23, 2004

      23 Apr '04
      Pauline and Martin attend the reading of Mark's will and find that he has taken care of friends and family alike. Both are touched by his gestures and it brings them closer together. Andy puts increasing pressure on Alfie, and Kat decides that it is time to step in. Meanwhile, an optimistic Alfie puts all his faith in a St George's Day celebration at the Queen Vic to raise money.
    • 67. April 26, 2004

      26 Apr '04
      Laura receives a visit from the benefits agency and is forced to confess that she worked a shift at the Queen Vic. Furious that she has been accused of fraud, she suspects that Janine has shopped her and they have yet another venomous argument. Meanwhile, Ian seeks advice on women from Den and later asks Kate out; and Minty is mortified about acting on his feelings for Sam.
    • 68. April 27, 2004

      27 Apr '04
      Pat lifts Laura's spirits by finding her work at the MinuteMart. However, Janine is reluctant to see Laura succeed and, by the end of the day, vicious rumours leave Laura out of work again. Desperate, and at her lowest, Laura attacks Janine in the street but comes off worst. Janine gloats as Laura is left crying in the gutter. The pressure is on for the Watts family as they count down to the re-opening of the club. Den leaves his children in charge but things go from bad to worse when the water
    • 69. April 29, 2004

      29 Apr '04
      When Janine flaunts her date - a handsome businessman - at Angie's Den's opening night, Laura takes the opportunity to tell him about Janine's sordid past. On the receiving end for once, Janine leaves the club in tears but vows revenge. She follows Laura home and confronts her. Den receives a shock when a mystery woman arrives at the club; he steers her away from his family. Meanwhile, Zoe dresses to impress and Dennis is her target.
    • 70. April 30, 2004

      30 Apr '04
      Pat rushes home to find Laura sobbing and hysterical. She soothes her as much as she can and then pays Janine a visit, pleading with her to leave Laura alone. However, Janine turns her vicious tongue on Pat and leaves her stunned by confessing the truth about Barry. At Laura's flat, Laura is at her lowest with no money and few friends. When she hears a knock at the door she races to open it, desperite for some company. But in her haste, tragedy strikes and Pat returns home shocked to find Laura
    • 71. May 3, 2004

      03 May '04
      The Police pay Walford's residents a visit following Laura's suspicious death. Ian and Garry are both asked to help with their enquiries. Janine seems to enjoy revelling in others' misery and has a spring clean, throwing out all of Barry's things. Pat can tolerate Janine no longer and takes her revenge.Den meets up with his mystery woman, offering her money that he knows he hasn't got. Relying on his charms, Den is convinced that he can persuade her to stay and manipulate the situation to his
    • 72. May 4, 2004

      04 May '04
      Stunned at her predicament, Janine allows herself to be led to Walford Police Station. The officers waste no time in charging her on suspicion of murder and a shocked Janine realises that she has been trapped.Vicki and Sharon playfully deliberate the identity of Den's mystery woman. Den finally introduces her as his wife, Chrissie, and both girls are upset at his deceit.Meanwhile, Spencer's jealousy gets the better of him and he lashes out at Dennis.
    • 73. May 6, 2004

      06 May '04
      Janine swaggers back into the Square, confident that she can talk Pat round. She announces to all in the Vic that she is out on bail and is frankly surprised at everyone's sudden concern for Laura.Sonia celebrates her 19th birthday and Martin is acting mysteriously. He arranges a meeting with Jim where he pours out his fears about holding Sonia back in life. Jim tells him to have faith as he realises that Martin is gearing up to ask his granddaughter an important question.
    • 74. May 7, 2004

      07 May '04
      Desperate to save her skin, Janine pleads first with Pat and then with Paul to help her. Both are unsympathetic to her plight and determined that justice will finally be done. Janine frantically packs her suitcase as police cars close in on the Square. Alfie hands over a full weekly payment to Andy but his relief is short-lived when Andy's demands increase. Meanwhile, there is a celebration in Walford as a jubilant Sonia and Martin spread the word about their engagement.
    • 75. May 10, 2004

      10 May '04
      As Andy's threats to Alfie and Kat escalate, both, separately, consider selling valued items in a bid to pay him off. However, it seems money is not the only thing Andy is interested in. Paul is keen to make amends for the hurt he has caused Natalie, who makes a discovery in Janine's empty house.