• 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)
    • 201. December 21, 2004

      21 Dec '04
      Sam and Paul become anxious when they both notice an unfamiliar car in the Square. Sam assumes it's something to do with Phil, whilst Paul panics and thinks that the police are looking for Andy. Paul becomes deliriously happy when the clock signals that Andy will have been arrested by now on the way to his deal, but when Andy walks into the Vic while he's celebrating, he knows there's no way out. Meanwhile, Marcus tells Sam that Phil is leaving the UK today. Sam vows to do whatever she can,
    • 202. December 23, 2004

      23 Dec '04
      Paul breaks his mobile phone and is terrified that he can't get hold of his protection team. In a panic, he rushes home to collect his car keys to leave, but Patrick refuses to give them to him, terrified of what his son might do. Outside, Paul bumps into Carter, a grass, who threatens to harm his family. With his family in danger Paul decides he has to face the consequences for going to the police if he wants to protect his family. Paul gets in the car with Carter and leaves Albert Square for
    • 203. December 24, 2004

      24 Dec '04
      The Watts family is shocked when Den announces that he has bought the Vic. He quickly realises that not all of the family shares his dreams of running the Vic as a family. Elsewhere, when half the cast of the Nativity play is struck by a sickness bug, Derek considers cancelling the performance. However, Pauline has other ideas and quickly ropes in the residents of Albert Square to help out. Rosie and Demi argue as Demi announces that she wants to be a real mum to Aleesha-Beyonce. Eventually
    • 204. December 25, 2004

      25 Dec '04
      As the Watts prepare to celebrate Christmas in the Vic, Zoë becomes suspicious of Dennis and Sharon's relationship and fears her worst nightmare is about to come true. Alfie considers his future with Spencer now they are no longer living in the Vic. Spencer wants to stay in Walford to let everyone know what's happened, but Alfie has already made his decision and booked a taxi. Elsewhere, Darren thinks he has got Demi the perfect present for Christmas but the rest of the Millers aren't so
    • 205. December 26, 2004

      26 Dec '04
      Den's dream of the Watts family being together in the Vic doesn't go to plan and it doesn't take too long before Chrissie tells him some home truths. Sharon phones Den and he tries to get her to come home, but she tells him she will not be comming back. Not able to cope with Christmas at the Slaters, Dennis goes out to consider his choices. After confiding in Dot about his dilemma, Dennis tells Zoë that he will stand by her and the baby. Elsewhere, Jane and Ian wake up happily together on
    • 206. December 27, 2004

      27 Dec '04
      Dennis is struggling to maintain control over his life as Andy mocks him when he tells him that Zoë is pregnant. Dennis give Andy back the money he lent him but Andy tells him to use it to go and find Sharon. Zoe tells Den she wants to tell Dennis that she was lying but he insists thats she continues to go along with it. Zoë and Dennis have crunch talks to discuss whether he will stay with her and their unborn child or go to America to be with the love of his life. Den talks to Sharon on
    • 207. December 28, 2004

      28 Dec '04
      Now that Ian is the new boss of the Arches, he takes out his frustrations on Garry and Minty, who decide that they won't tolerate his behaviour any longer. Ian also unleashes his wrath out on Alfie for stealing a few potatoes from the chip shop. At the flat, Zoë tells Den everything that has happened between her and Dennis and admits that she doesn't care if Dennis leaves or stays. Zoe packs her bags to leave but Dennis comes home. He tells her he loves her and will make the relationship
    • 208. December 30, 2004

      30 Dec '04
      Two new Moons, Jake and Danny, arrive at Walford East tube station and make their way to the Vic. Not realising that their cousin no longer works there, they decide to let themselves in and help themselves to a drink. Danny also steals Den's watch. At Alfie's new flat, all the electricity is off and they have no money at all. Alfie leaves Nana with the Slaters whilst he looks for some work. Elsewhere, Jake realises that in the bag Danny stole is nothing but fake cash and over a kilo of drugs.
    • 209. December 31, 2004

      31 Dec '04
      It's New Year's Eve and everyone gathers in the Vic to celebrate, but New Year's Eve in Walford is never just a party. Danny and Jake, the dynamic duo, acquaint themselves with the residents of Albert Square and receive a mixed reaction. Alfie's not happy that his dodgy cousins have decided to hang around, especially as they flirt with 'taken women'. Danny tricks Spencer into breaking into Paulines to retrieve the bag. As he is inside, Dot hears noise and calls the police. Spencer is arrest and