EastEnders : Season 28

Phil's determined to put the Vic back on the map, but his moment in the limelight does not go to plan - especially when the party is interrupted by a surprise arrival. When the Branning brothers arrange a triple date, Jack promises to set up Derek with someone from his little black book. Derek is over the moon when he sets eyes on his date, but is less impressed when he feels that he is being looked down on.

Kat and Alfie return from their time away, but will their splintered relationship survive a return to normality? When a face from Lola's past turns up on the Square, she is tempted to fall back into her old ways. She tries her best to stay out of trouble - but will she succeed? Cora challenges Tanya about her relationship with Derek, but is shocked when Tanya reveals an awful truth.

Resigned, Alfie scans adverts for a new pub lease. Kat appeals to Phil to let them stay and pawns a ring to pay their rent plus £100 compensation. Phil accepts the money but still won’t re-hire them. Desperate, Kat admits they left because she had an affair and pleads this is her last chance to keep her family. Phil allows them to stay. Alfie suspects Kat got the money from Michael; he’s stunned to learn Kat pawned her mum’s ring. Kat ignores a call from Michael, insisting she’d do anything for

Lola is ecstatic to finally get her tag off, but her happiness is short-lived when she is forced to confront her worst nightmare. A broken Michael makes a shocking decision about Scarlett; Kat and Alfie come to the rescue, but is it too late?

Galvanised by Cora's tough love, Lola is determined to win Lexi back and enlists Billy's help. After Alice's make-over ends in disaster, Derek is determined to make Tanya pay. Syed continues to hide his debt problem from his family, and he looks to handsome stranger Danny to turn his luck around.

Lola, distraught at losing Lexi, lashes out at those closest to her. Abi's 16th birthday doesn't go as planned when Derek makes a shocking announcement. Under pressure, Syed desperately tries to find money; will he be forced to call on Danny again?

Sharon's secret is out, and she struggles to keep her old demons at bay. As Derek continues his vendetta against Tanya, Alice is forced to reveal some home truths; will he see the error of his ways? Saying goodbye to Lexi at the end of her visit proves harder than Lola could have ever imagined.

Can Sharon face telling Dennis the truth about his father? Worried for Lola, Billy swallows his pride and seeks help from Phil. Syed feels the pressure mounting from both his debts and his upcoming wedding; temptation is only a phone call away.

It is the day of Christian and Syed's stag do. Christian is looking forward to it, but Syed's mind is on other things. During the celebrations, someone catches Fat Boy's eye, and he starts seeing a old face in a new light.

On the day of their civil partnership ceremony, Syed finally owns up to Christian about the mess he has got the family into. But is he ready to reveal all his secrets? Fat Boy cannot quite believe what happened the night before, and finds an excuse to slip away from the ceremony to search for his mystery woman.

The Masoods realise the full extent of their financial problems, and Masood desperately tries to get to the bottom of what has happened before it is too late. Fat Boy plucks up the courage to approach his lover, but will he be able to turn the charm back on?

Masood and Zainab's relationship is pushed to breaking point as the truth about Syed's deceit emerges. Will they be able to salvage their relationship and business? Meanwhile, Fat Boy is over the moon and cannot believe his luck after spending another saucy afternoon in bed...

The Masoods adjust to life without Zainab. Will AJ be able to stop fooling around and pitch in with the rest of the family? Billy worries that Lola does not fully understand what Phil has planned, and tries to manage her expectations.

Phil, worried about his residency case, tries to dodge immigration officers. An old friend comes to Phil's rescue, giving him an idea that stuns Sharon. Preoccupied with their financial troubles, can the Masoods regroup without Zainab to celebrate with Tamwar?

Phil receives news about Ben's sentencing, and makes an impulsive decision that panics Lola. Cora is terrified about what she will find when she enlists Jack's help to track Rainie down.

With question marks over Lexi's residency case, is Ian Phil's last resort? Lauren, Whitney and Lucy decide that today's the day to make Joey pay, but can they hold their nerve?

Carol arrives home to discover Derek's been up to his old tricks. Can Derek charm his way out of the hole he's in? Sharon is furious with Phil can he convince her to go along with his plans? Lucy and Whitney are annoyed that Lauren caved but can she ignore the spark and keep Joey at arm's length?

Christian takes matters into his own hands when Danny arrives back on the Square. But Danny has a revelation that rocks Christian to the core. Annoyed about the measures Phil has gone to to secure Lexi's residency, Lola summons up the courage to confront Phil. Amidst all the Halloween fun, Fat Boy puts his heart on the line.

Lola's left devastated as her hopes for Lexi's return evaporate. Will anyone step up to help? Syed is worried about Christian when he refuses to go to the police. Can Syed get through to his husband? Lauren makes a surprising move after one too many drinks in R&R.

Syed is shocked to discover the truth about Christian's attack and does all he can to protect him. But with Danny determined to make him pay, is he too late? Carol tries to build bridges between her brothers. Lauren, awkward around Joey, struggles to deal with her growing feelings.

Masood, AJ and Tamwar pull together to give Bonfire Night a bit of sparkle, but there is one final firework that none of them were expecting. Lucy persuades Christian not to give up on Syed, but will it be enough to save their marriage? Jack struggles to keep composed when he discovers Phil's latest ploy to keep Sharon close.