• 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)
    • 176. November 5, 2004

      05 Nov '04
      A miserable Alfie ignores Kat when she arrives home after her night out. After a conversation with Nana, Alfie decides to confront her about where she has been but he's not prepared for confessing all - she had slept with Roger. Alfie tells Kat that he no longer loves her, and with that she packs her bags and leaves Albert Square. Billy tells Little Mo that he loves her but when she offers him the baby to hold, Billy is unsure of what to do, leaving Mo in doubt about what he wants. Elsewhere,
    • 177. November 8, 2004

      08 Nov '04
      It's Stacey's birthday and she tries to use this as an excuse for everyone to be nice to her. Feeling guilty about forgetting her birthday, Mo offers to take her out but Stacey has already made other plans with Spencer. Billy suggests having a welcome back party for Little Mo but she insists she doesn't want a big fuss. However, when Billy overhears Rosie discussing the trial, he tries to protect Little Mo by insisting that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in together.
    • 178. November 9, 2004

      09 Nov '04
      A glowing Spencer tells Alfie and Nana about his date with Stacey; he can't wait for the next one. When he tells Alfie that Stacey thinks he is a big-shot businessman, Alfie suggests he comes clean. But when Spencer takes his advice and reveals the truth over a surprise meal, he doesn't get the reaction he'd hoped for. Chrissie and Sharon try on clothes that Vicki has made for a fashion show.When Tommy arrives and joins in, they decide that perhaps he's not so bad after all. Elsewhere, Little
    • 179. November 11, 2004

      11 Nov '04
      Den returns from Spain and visits Dot and Ian before making up with Pat. He sends a singing telegram and roses to Chrissie in a bid to win her back but she's unimpressed - until Den shows her some papers. Stacey continues to take advantage of Spencer and makes him give her money in return for her silence. However, when Zoë reveals Stacey's real age, Spencer realises she's been lying to him. Elsewhere, Billy becomes the manager of the football team, the Walford Real, and the Millers prepare
    • 180. November 12, 2004

      12 Nov '04
      Den arranges to meet Tommy but, when they toast Tommy's trip to Thailand, he's surprised to hear that Vicki is planning to go with him. Stacey continues to cause chaos in the Square. When Charlie sends her to work on the stall with Zoe, she starts selling the tops half price and Zoe gets rid of her. Meanwhile, Demi is upset by the response to her text message from Leo and Chrissie and Kate fight over the temp in the salon, causing her to quit.
    • 181. November 15, 2004

      15 Nov '04
      Den playfully accuses Chrissie of being taken in by Tommy, so when Tommy calls her and asks to meet up, she declines. Den also infuriates Chrissie when he tells her that he doesn't believe Tommy came on to her, insisting that he likes younger women. However, when Chrissie goes to meet Den at the club, Tommy is there, waiting for her. Charlie packs Stacey off to work at the nail bar but she's unimpressed and tells all the potential customers that they're closing down to become a funeral parlour.
    • 182. November 16, 2004

      16 Nov '04
      Chrissie is unnerved when she sees Tommy watching her in the Square. When Vicki spots him, he tells her that he is there to see Den to get his approval on their relationship. Later, when Chrissie sees Tommy, she tells him that she experienced a moment of weakness and deeply regrets what happened between them. However, Tommy decides to tell Vicki his version of events. Stacey, quick to spot the tension between Kate and Chrissie, tries to play them off against one another. However, when Kate
    • 183. November 18, 2004

      18 Nov '04
      Vicki confronts Chrissie over Tommy's claims but refuses to listen to her version of events. But when Chrissie manages to persuade Sharon that she's telling the truth, they decide to set Tommy up. Meanwhile, Stacey gets caught out when she moans about Kate to Chrissie, and it's the Walford Reals' first match. Keith's masterplan is for everyone to enjoy themselves, leaving the team looking for inspiration.
    • 184. November 22, 2004

      22 Nov '04
      Den decides to pay Tommy a visit despite Vicki telling him that they have already split up. When Tommy hears Den knocking on his front door, he decides to hide indoors. Thinking Den has gone, Tommy quickly jumps into a cab to go to the airport but Den surprises him by jumping in the cab and insisting on a detour to the club. Den takes his revenge on Tommy, leaving him bruised and cut. Vicki and Zoë plan a night out together to cheer themselves up but when Zoë receives a bunch of flowers
    • 185. November 23, 2004

      23 Nov '04
      Zoë questions Dennis about where he's been and, although he admits that he had to think about their relationship, he agrees that they should move in together. When he goes to the Watts', Sharon throws her arms around him but Dennis tells her that he has returned to be with Zoë. However, Dennis is shocked when Zoë takes them to their new home – it's No. 43, which is Sharon's old flat. Billy agrees to look after Freddie on his day off and finds it a challenge when he can't stop
    • 186. November 25, 2004

      25 Nov '04
      Sharon feels awkward when she shows Zoë around the flat she used to share with Dennis. When she later asks Dennis how long he will lie to Zoë, he quickly dismisses her and leaves. However, Sharon doesn't listen to Dennis and heads over to the flat to tell Zoë that she suspects Dennis still loves her. An argument soon breaks out and Zoë launches herself at Sharon. Meanwhile, Billy apologises to Little Mo for shouting at Freddie but she is touched when he brings home some toys.When
    • 187. November 26, 2004

      26 Nov '04
      Zoë gets up early to avoid Dennis seeing her scratched face.When Charlie notices her face and sees her being nervous around Dennis he becomes concerned. When he talks to Mo about it, she storms over to Dennis, accusing him of hitting Zoë. Dennis is confused as he found blood on the floor but he quickly assumes that it was Stacey and marches over to the café to confront her, leaving Zoë to confess what happened. When Charlie is invited to a posh cabbies' dinner, Mo tries to get
    • 188. November 29, 2004

      29 Nov '04
      Sparks fly when Sharon, Dennis and Zoë are left alone in Angie's Den and Zoë asks Dennis to tell Sharon that he doesn't love her. Meanwhile, Mo's upset when she hears that Charlie is taking Pat to the cabbies' party, so she and Stacey come up with a plan to ruin their night. Their plans backfire and Charlie and Pat go off to enjoy the night. Kate is visited by her ex-collegue who wants to catch up. However, he is secretly keeping his eyes on the bookies. Elsewhere, Pat becomes concerned
    • 189. November 30, 2004

      30 Nov '04
      Zoë insists that Dennis must tell Sharon that it's her he wants, and not Sharon. She later goes over to the club to warn Sharon to leave Dennis alone, otherwise she'll tell Den that Sharon is after Dennis. Ronny is still considering giving half of his compensation to Tariq, however the rest of the family thinks it's a bad idea. Tariq is over the moon when he finds out he'll be getting £11,000. Sparks fly in the Vic when Zoe once again asks Dennis to tell Sharon to leave them alone. Zoe
    • 190. December 2, 2004

      02 Dec '04
      Zoë and Dennis argue in the flat about the previous night and Zoë hints that she doesn't think he is over Sharon. Later, in the club, Dennis tells Sharon that he would be happy with Zoë if it wasn't for her and wishes that she could find someone to be happy with, but Sharon tells him that maybe it's him she wants. Sharon yells at Dennis to tell her he doesn't love her, and he grabs her and kisses her. Sharon asks him again to say he doesn't love her and he storms off. When Jane visits
    • 191. December 3, 2004

      03 Dec '04
      Dennis stumbles out of the club, telling Sharon to stay away from him. He passes Zoë and she is immediately worried by the state he's in. Later, when Zoë heads back to the stall, Stacey sneaks into the flat and, when Dennis returns, he finds her wearing nothing but his shirt. Elsewhere, Billy is proudly showing off baby Freddie in the Vic, when Little Mo opens a letter from Graham's mother asking about the baby. Meanwhile, as they celebrate their football win, Minty tries to drop hints
    • 192. December 6, 2004

      06 Dec '04
      Dennis regrets showing any sympathy towards Stacey when he realises that she set him up. Stacey continues to wind up Zoë and rummages through the stock for the stall and tries to sell it at half price. Alone in the club, Sharon tells Dennis that she wants to keep things quiet for a little longer, but they look forward to their evening working together. Meanwhile, Patrick and Yolande are given the news that they can be foster parents and celebrate in the Vic. However, Patrick feels let down
    • 193. December 7, 2004

      07 Dec '04
      In the video shop, Billy has trouble trying to stop Freddie crying. When he sees Dr Leroy, Billy asks him for his advice. Then Little Mo sees the doctor with Billy and Freddie and panics. When Andy and Sam return from their honeymoon, Sam tells Minty that she's a Hunter now and that things will change. Elsewhere, Stacey notices a look between Sharon, Zoë and Dennis and continues to fish for information from Pauline and Mo. Meanwhile, Ian and Keith are both hopeful that their daughters will
    • 194. December 9, 2004

      09 Dec '04
      Billy convinces Little Mo that he can look after Freddie while she goes to work. But when they go out for a walk he bumps into Alfie and tells him that whenever he looks at Freddie, he sees Little Mo's rapist. Little Mo walks in the house just as Billy is telling Alfie that he feels he can never be a father to Feddie. Ian finds out that Lucy didn't get the role of Mary in the Nativity play and tries to convince Derek that the play excludes people from other religions so that he can get the
    • 195. December 10, 2004

      10 Dec '04
      Billy tells Little Mo that he didn't mean what he said about Freddie, but she takes the baby and shuts herself away with him in the bedroom. However, when Billy tells her that he wishes he could be a perfect dad, she begins to soften towards him. Elsewhere, Dennis follows Sharon into the office at Angie's Den. When the coast is clear, they fall into each other's arms. However, when Zoë goes looking for Dennis and can't find him, she decides to look for Sharon at the club. Meanwhile, the
    • 196. December 13, 2004

      13 Dec '04
      Little Mo is delighted that Freddie is now officially a Mitchell. To celebrate the change of name, Billy takes Freddie to the Vic but after a few drinks and much to Little Mo's embarrassment, Billy announces the name change to the whole pub. Meanwhile, Alfie tries his best to impress two punters who he and Mo believe to be judges for the pup of the year award. After everything going wrong, Alfie tries to reason with the customers, something which impresses the real judge. When Sam realises she
    • 197. December 14, 2004

      14 Dec '04
      Stacey shocks Dennis by telling him she saw him and Sharon together in the cab and he wonders what else she has seen. Determined to make her last day in the Square memorable, Stacey steals Sharon's bra from her laundry bag and tries to set her and Dennis up – but it backfires badly, putting a stop to all of Stacey's hopes of staying in Walford. Meanwhile, Little Mo tries to convince herself that Billy will be a great dad. However, she worries when he leaves Freddie in the laundrette and
    • 198. December 16, 2004

      16 Dec '04
      When Den finds Sharon's bra in the club, an embarrassed Sharon tells him that Stacey put it there to insinuate that something had been going on between her and Dennis. Sharon confesses that something happened between them but then tells Den that he rejected her. Meanwhile, Zoë orders Stacey out of the Slater house – she doesn't believe what Stacey is telling her. However, Dennis later tells Sharon that it's time to tell Den what's going on. When Stacey arrives home with Charlie, her
    • 199. December 17, 2004

      17 Dec '04
      After the confrontation with her mum, Stacey asks Charlie not to tell anybody about what happened. Determined to make an effort, she tries to behave herself all day, leaving the rest of the family suspicious. Meanwhile, Paul goes to see Andy at the bookies. He tells him he wants out and is going to work at the shop – but Andy won't accept that. As Paul leaves the bookies with another package, the police turn up and arrest him. Elsewhere, Andy is incredulous when Minty tells him that Sam
    • 200. December 20, 2004

      20 Dec '04
      Paul becomes alarmed when two senior drug squad detectives come to speak to him. When the police start asking questions about why Paul is protecting Andrew Hunter, they give him an ultimatum, which Paul sees as a no-win situation. Patrick and Yolande try to hide their concerns about Paul's strange behaviour in front of Katie but, when Patrick takes delivery of a new car for Paul, it causes a stir around the Square - people want to know where he has got the money from. When Sam hands over the