• 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)
    • 151. September 23, 2004

      23 Sep '04
      Jane realises that she needs to clear the air with Ian but, feeling rejected, he tells her that he is happy to remain friends. Jane opens up and tells Ian that she has been hiding a secret from him that will affect the way he feels about her. Sarah keeps watch on the Fowlers' house and follows Sonia when she goes out to have her nails done. She engineers a meeting between them and Martin is shell-shocked when he comes home to find Sarah and Sonia chatting over drinks. Minty panics when he
    • 152. September 24, 2004

      24 Sep '04
      Martin struggles to act normally when Sonia introduces him to a smug Sarah. When Sonia leaves the room, Martin urges Sarah to leave but she refuses, upset that Martin has not told Sonia about her. The tension in the room rises when Sarah confides to Sonia that she is depressed because she is waiting for her married boyfriend to get divorced. Martin is convinced that Sarah is mad and tells her so when they're left alone. Sarah, however, has an ultimatum: he can tell Sonia or she will.
    • 153. September 27, 2004

      27 Sep '04
      Continuing her pursuit of Martin, Sarah pays Pauline and Jim a visit to find out more about Sonia. When she learns that Martin is out, she quickly pops round to see the Fowlers and thank Sonia for the help she has given her ... and to pump her for more information about Martin. When he finds out that Sarah has been round to his house, Martin is horrified and panics. Alfie reluctantly agrees to let Billy hold his Mr and Mrs quiz night at the Vic but regrets his generosity when Andy makes snide
    • 154. September 28, 2004

      28 Sep '04
      Sharon and Zoë continue to argue and make snide comments, clearly vying for Dennis's attention. Keen to resolve the situation in a mature way, Sharon urges Dennis to talk to Zoë. However, he is sick of playing games and demands some real honesty and that Sharon be straight with him. When Martin hears that Sonia and Sarah have gone shopping together, his now constant state of panic reaches new heights. He is further unsettled when Pauline invites Sarah to stay for dinner. Garry has
    • 155. September 30, 2004

      30 Sep '04
      Not one to give up, Sarah continues to pursue Martin when she sees him in the Square, but he quickly brushes her off. When he later sees her talking to Sonia, he hastily comes up with a plan, inviting them both out to lunch in an attempt to prevent Sarah from revealing all. Garry is still on edge as objects move around the house, to the amusement of Darren and Demi, and Dot receives some long-awaited good news: the doctors are confident that she is cancer free. Elsewhere, Vicki realises why
    • 156. October 1, 2004

      01 Oct '04
      Minty is concerned when he hears Andy and Sam finalising the arrangements for joint ownership of their businesses, and calls Marcus Christie for advice. Keen to protect Sam's interests, Minty is thrown when Andy asks him to witness the signing of the documents. A sad Alfie deflects Spencer's questions about Kat but, as the day progresses, he begins to lose control of his emotions. Elsewhere, Charlie finally realises that the Miller kids are his burglars; a deluded Sarah is sure that Martin has
    • 157. October 4, 2004

      04 Oct '04
      Alfie is feeling rather tender after the previous night's incident in the Vic but has no option but to go to work as normal and present his usual chirpy self behind the bar. Martin can't believe the audacity of Sarah when she pushes a note through his front door. It turns out to be the start of a treasure hunt and Martin frantically rushes around the Square trying to find her trinkets before anyone else does. However, Gus and Spencer accidentally happen across some of the gifts, so a
    • 158. October 5, 2004

      05 Oct '04
      Marcus Christie confirms that Minty has power of attorney in case anything should happen to Sam. Andy is absolutely furious and, recognising that Marcus could be a powerful ally, plots to transfer his loyalty to him rather than the Mitchell family. Meanwhile, Andy has also decided that the time has come to do something about Minty's interfering nature. Chrissie is increasingly unhappy about Vicki's relationship with Tommy, despite her efforts to accept him. Together with Dennis, she decides to
    • 159. October 7, 2004

      07 Oct '04
      Tired of putting on a cheerful front, Alfie leaves Spencer in charge and takes a well-earned break from The Vic. Desperate to let off steam, he heads to Angie's Den, where he relaxes over a few drinks - and comes face to face with temptation. Sam is shocked when she receives a call from Minty, who's in hospital. Suspicious about what's happened to him, she confronts Andy, who denies knowing anything. But, later, Andy pays Minty a visit. Dennis and Chrissie are confident that they have caught
    • 160. October 8, 2004

      08 Oct '04
      Sam's world crumbles further when she realises that Andy has been peddling drugs through Paul at the club. She confronts Andy, who admits his involvement, but he manipulates the situation by removing his ring and asking Sam what she really wants. Sam is left in a dilemma and turns to Minty for advice. Chrissie tries to persuade Vicki that Tommy is too old for her but Vicki stubbornly refuses to listen to reason. Alfie is enjoying himself as he flirts with a woman at Angie's Den and Kareena is
    • 161. October 11, 2004

      11 Oct '04
      Martin spends his day on edge, concerned that Sonia knows the truth. He desperately tries to work out where his wife is but when Sonia returns home, she's perturbed as to why Martin feels the need to check up on her. She informs a relieved Martin that Sarah has decided to leave, her affair with a married man apparently over. However, just when Martin begins to relax, events take another turn for the worse. Sharon uses Vicki's absence as a tool to make digs at Dennis, telling him he has driven
    • 162. October 12, 2004

      12 Oct '04
      Sharon and Dennis continue to bicker and it becomes apparent that Dennis is unable to handle seeing Sharon with another man. Meanwhile, Alfie warms to the idea of having a baby with Kat, thinking it's just what they both need. Pauline is less than happy with her new house guest, Sarah - as is Martin. He shouts at Sarah, telling her that she must leave, but all she wants is a declaration of love from her man.
    • 163. October 14, 2004

      14 Oct '04
      Martin's nightmare shows no sign of ending, as Sarah seems to have charmed Pauline. He takes decisive action and goes to the police, informing them that he's being stalked. But he doesn't get the response he anticipated and, in desperation, decides the time has come to confide in his mum. However, before he gets home, Sarah and Pauline have a chat of their own. Dennis and Sharon try to sit down and have a rational conversation about their relationship but Dennis is riled by the appearance of
    • 164. October 15, 2004

      15 Oct '04
      Convinced that Sarah is lying, Pauline is furious and orders her out of her house - and Walford. But Sarah's plans are far from over. Sasha is first shocked, then angry, that Ronny should dare to make a pass at her. Ronny argues that she led him on but, when Sasha threatens to tell Adi, he begs her not to. Elsewhere, Zoë has planned a special night out as a treat for Dennis. But her delight turns to despondency when Dennis doesn't show up.A drunk and confused Dennis, meanwhile, is seeking
    • 165. October 18, 2004

      18 Oct '04
      Martin is relieved when he visits Pauline in hospital and learns that she is recovering well. He begs her not to tell Sonia about Sarah - and suddenly realises that Sarah must have been behind his mum's mysterious fall. He heads straight round to her flat - and is shocked to find it full of his belongings. Sarah desperately pleads with him to listen to her - but he has reached breaking point and lashes out. Sasha tells Ronny that she is going to tell Adi about what happened, but hesitates when
    • 166. October 19, 2004

      19 Oct '04
      Pauline advises Martin that the only way to save his marriage is to be honest. Martin takes this on board and waits nervously for Sonia to return home so that he can confess everything. However, the police arrive first and Martin is confused when he is arrested. Ronny still isn't getting the message and, misinterpreting Sasha's friendliness, asks her if she wants to have an affair with him. Meanwhile, Alfie is excited about the prospect of Kat's return to the Vic and spends his day tidying the
    • 167. October 21, 2004

      21 Oct '04
      Alfie's romantic first evening back with his wife is ruined when Kat is first sick, and then passes out in bed. Disappointed and upset, he gets back to work behind the bar where he pastes a smile on his face as he accepts all the congratulatory gestures from the regulars on Kat's return. Zoë tries to forget her worries by heading down to Angie's Den but, instead, she gets drunk and tries to call Dennis. Meanwhile, having heard about Ronny's recent actions, Adi is absolutely livid and decks
    • 168. October 22, 2004

      22 Oct '04
      Sonia is pleased when she receives an unexpected visit from Sarah but is concerned by her fresh bruises and cuts. Sarah tells Sonia that she was mugged the previous evening and Sonia invites her in. However, as Sarah begins to discuss Jamie, Chloe and Sonia's past in detail, Sonia is rattled. Her suspicions are confirmed when Sarah's façade slips and she tells Sonia that Martin only married her out of guilt. As Sonia begins to panic, Martin desperately bangs on his cell door in a bid to be
    • 169. October 25, 2004

      25 Oct '04
      Pauline and Sonia tend to Martin in hospital as he recovers from his stabbing. Between them they manage to hold things together but Pauline breaks down when she can't get Martin's blood out of the tablecloth. Kat arrives back in the Square and Alfie tries his best to turn their relationship around. But things don't go quite as planned when Kat spends the day in bed nursing a hangover. When Billy receives a letter calling him as a witness against Graham, he decides it's time to move on and
    • 170. October 26, 2004

      26 Oct '04
      Kat locks herself in the bathroom when Alfie tells her that he's spoken to Dr Leroy. Later, Alfie is worried when Kat goes out and sends Zoë to go and look for her. However, he is annoyed when they both finally return home drunk. When Chrissie sees an advert for a hairdresser in SophistiKates, she immediately goes round to ask Kate for her share of the business. However, when Kate tells her that she must wait, Chrissie calls her regulars to tell them she's back. Later, Kate causes chaos
    • 171. October 28, 2004

      28 Oct '04
      When Zoë and Kat go to the Watts' flat to collect some of Zoë's clothes, Zoë reveals that she misses Dennis. Kat quickly tells her that she thinks Dennis never stopped sleeping with Sharon. Spencer has to deal with the day from hell. Jane cals in sick and so he has to manage the cafe and the chip shop. With Ian arriving back that day, he needs to get help. Meanwhile, Mickey offers Demi cash to give him and Kareena some time alone. She sneaks out to see Darren but, when he leaves her
    • 172. October 29, 2004

      29 Oct '04
      Demi tells Pauline that her waters have broken and asks her to go and find Rosie. But when she finds out that Rosie and Keith have gone to bingo, Demi begs Pauline not to leave. Alfie touches a nerve when he tells Kat that her behaviour is rubbing off on Zoë.The situation goes from bad to worse when Kat tells Zoë she doesn't want her around anymore – in fact, she wishes she'd never been born.
    • 173. November 1, 2004

      01 Nov '04
      It's the day of Graham's trial and the Slaters frantically prepare for Little Mo's return. Billy asks Charlie if he thinks she will forgive him and give him a second chance, but Mo throws him out. Zoë tells Charlie that she's moving back home and, when she gets back to the Vic, she finds Kat sprawled on the sofa. Alfie thinks Zoë's been out on the tiles with Kat but she quickly puts him straight and tells him that he deserves a medal for putting up with Kat. When Alfie confronts Kat, she
    • 174. November 2, 2004

      02 Nov '04
      Everyone is silenced by Little Mo's appearance in court and Billy discusses with Alfie how worried he is about handling the situation with her. He knows that Little Mo hasn't told her solicitor that Freddie is Graham's son and tries to talk to her, but she is confused. Billy broaches the subject of Graham being able to have custody of Freddie if he is let off the charge - something that Mo hadn't previously considered. Meanwhile, Stacey preens herself and asks Garry to sleep with her. Garry
    • 175. November 4, 2004

      04 Nov '04
      Little Mo's solicitors can't believe she kept quiet about Freddie, and Kate tells Billy that Little Mo is having a terrible time alone, drawing both of them to admit that they still love one another. Later, when Billy is called to the witness box, he gets carried away, telling the judge what he has lost. After being sent home from the court by Charlie, Kat goes to another bar, where a man eyes her up. As they discuss their failed marriages over a drink, Alfie appears and Kat forces him to admit