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The Best Episodes of EastEnders Season 1

Every episode of EastEnders Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of EastEnders Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    EastEnders Season 1 Episode 66 - 66
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    S1:E66

    Michelle makes plans to meet with the father of her baby, but who is it? Deb decides not to go away with Andy. Ethel continues to have problems at the launderette. The father of Michelle’s baby is eventually revealed, and they come to an agreement.

    Director:Julia Smith
    Writer:Tony Holland

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  2. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 89 - 89
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E89

    Naima agrees to meet with Saeed. Lou is still having difficulty adjusting to her limitations. Dot seems to be feeling better and everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit. Deb loves her Christmas present from Andy. Angie decides to come clean.

    Director:Chris Clough
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 7 - 7
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    S1:E7

    After Ali apologizes to Dan, Ali is allowed again to enter the 'Vic'.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 2 - 2
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    S1:E2

    It's Den and Angie's wedding anniversary. Pauline and Arthur's secret is a secret no more. After Reg's death, the police starts investigating it as a murder.

    Director:Matthew Robinson
    Writer:Jane Hollowood

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  5. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 1 - 1
    6.9/10(84 votes)

    S1:E1

    The whereabouts of a missing elderly resident of Albert Square is revealed. Arthur and Pauline have a secret that they won’t be able to keep for long. There is trouble in the Queen Victoria pub.

    Director:Matthew Robinson
    Writer:Gerry Huxham

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  6. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 18 - 18
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    S1:E18

    Lou is up to her old tricks, but Pete and Kath turn the tables. Lofty spends more time with Mary and Annie. Debbie and Andy start planning a campaign. Pauline and Arthur celebrate having time to themselves and Den offers Arthur a week's work while he is away.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 75 - 75
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    S1:E75

    Dot’s nose is still out of joint about not being invited to Martin’s christening. Angie prepares for the first ‘ladies only’ night at The Vic. Nick’s generosity raises suspicions. Something Dot finds gets Pete concerned. Mary tries out her act in front of someone for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 77 - 77
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    S1:E77

    Sheena thinks Mary needs a new look. Hannah and Tony have a talk about their future. Andy comes home. Mary is desperate for a babysitter, so that she can start work. Saeed comes to a decision about his future. Ian has his final training session before the big fight. Kath finally confides in Pete.

    Director:Chris Clough
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 17 - 17
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S1:E17

    Ali gets a happy surprise. Dr Legg counsels Lofty to be a better neighbour and voices concerns about the future of Albert Square. Lou's talk with Pete and Kath doesn't go the way she expected. Sue is getting fed up with all the calls for Ali at the Cafe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 24 - 24
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    S1:E24

    Kath celebrates her birthday. The stranger looking for Mary is still hanging around. Ian’s cooking is well appreciated. Michelle has started work. Lou starts doing her own research into what is wrong with her – much to the amusement of others. Sharon is upset about Den and Angie’s goings ons. Ian’s film night surprises everyone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 47 - 47
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    S1:E47

    Michelle is still feeling hard done by, but things start to look up. Saeed gets a taste of politics. Mary is not coping. Den gives some good advice to Michelle, that he doesn’t follow himself. Naima and Saeed’s happiness is interrupted. Sue is still on auto-pilot and Ali turns to Lou for help in desperation. Kelvin and Ian start work on their business and Arthur gets an idea that could keep him busy. Pauline has some very important news but can’t get anyone to listen.

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 68 - 68
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    S1:E68

    Not everyone is happy about Simon moving to Walford. Sue has had a dream that upsets her. Michelle opens up to her gran. Arthur is feeling his age. At the Vic, Angie continues to organise the darts team and a darts competition is held. Debbie turns her attention to business. Nick is up to old tricks and gets hold of some confidential information concerning Kathy.

    Director:Stephen Butcher
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 71 - 71
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    S1:E71

    Arthur takes the lead on the firework committee. Sheena tries to talk to Mary into doing what she does for a living. Sue finds out some home truths. Nick and Kathy come to an agreement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 73 - 73
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    S1:E73

    Ethel arrives at 11am, 2 hours early for the Christening, because she wrote down 2 one's instead of 1 one. Ali is dancing & flirting with Deb, when Andy cuts in, and Sue, who has seen the way Ali was behaving, asks him if he's enjoying himself.

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 74 - 74
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    S1:E74

    It’s Halloween. Sharon’s attempts at playing practical jokes keep missing the mark. Simon starts work. Dot asks Tony for help. Deb stustuns Andy with some news, but is more shocked by his reaction.

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 5 - 5
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    S1:E5

    Lou is made an offer she finds easy to refuse and there is a new arrival in the Square.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 6 - 6
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    S1:E6

    Detective Sergeant Rich questions Mark about a German badge that he sold to Lofty, which belonged to Reg Cox.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 10 - 10
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    S1:E10

    Saeed's shop has been broken into, but he refuses to let the police handle it. Ali get's mugged and beaten up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 28 - 28
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    S1:E28

    Lou wakes up screaming from a nightmare. Den is disappointed with himself. Dr Legg shares some deep concerns about Pauline with Arthur. Ian’s term as the Queen Vic’s latest chef looks to be coming to an end. Michelle gets a new look. Tony warns Michelle off Kelvin, at least until exams are over, meanwhile Sharon moves in for the kill.

    Director:Jeremy Ancock
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 58 - 58
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S1:E58

    Angie is having real difficulties coming to terms with the truth about her marriage, but Den seems to be enjoying watching her misery. Arthur gives Kelvin, Ian and Lofty some business advice and the author of the letter to Naima is revealed.

    Director:Mike Gibbon
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 63 - 63
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    S1:E63

    Andy is grieving and finds a couple of very cute things to distract him. Angie defies Den’s wishes with regards to Nick. Pauline tells Arthur Michelle’s news, but Michelle is adamant about not revealing who the other person involved is.

    Director:Mike Gibbon
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 76 - 76
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    S1:E76

    Nick ups the ante with Kathy. Arthur feels compelled to ask Lofty an awkward question. Pete gets more suspicious about what is going on with Kathy. The ladies night is well attended and the final act well appreciated by most. Kath opens up to Angie and Pauline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 79 - 79
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E79

    Ian prepares for the big fight, and gets some extra training from Simon. Mary is starting to feel uncomfortable about Annie’s babysitter. Arthur tries his hand at playing private detective. Nick pushes his luck with Pete. Lou’s health becomes a concern. Mary tells Dot a home truth about Nick.

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 83 - 83
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E83

    Pauline worries about Lou and calls a family meeting. Dot is livid about Nick’s departure, but Pete and Kathy plan a celebration. At the Vic Dan is suspicious of everyone over a theft and Saeed continues to mope. Deb’s financial situation is getting her down but she finds little sympathy.

    Director:Chris Clough
    Writer:Hugh Miller

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  25. EastEnders Season 1 Episode 84 - 84
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E84

    Pauline prepares for an important visitor. Deb and Andy’s relationship continues to deteriorate. The Vic’s ladies darts team heads off to compete, much to Dan’s chagrin. Annoyance turns to fury though, when Angie goes AWOL.

    Director:Chris Clough
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"66" is the best rated episode of "EastEnders" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Julia Smith and written by Tony Holland, it aired on 10/3/1985. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "89".