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Episode 130 min1990-01-02
512
Hazel tries to persuade Rod to squat in Colin's empty flat, Pauline tries to recuperate from her operation, while Trevor eagerly looks forward to his date with Shireen.
Episode 230 min1990-01-04
513
It's Diane's 16th birthday and her family are planning a surprise party for her. Pete meets Barbara for lunch in the Vic and finds she has invited Kathy and Laurie to join them.
Episode 330 min1990-01-09
514
What has become of Diane Butcher? Frank is determined to find her.
Episode 430 min1990-01-11
515
Michelle waits for word from Danny. Frank returns from his search for Diane to a family desperate for news.
Episode 530 min1990-01-16
516
There's turmoil in the Butcher family following the disappearance of Diane, and Frank is only making matters worse. Sharon decides it's time for some straight talking...
Episode 630 min1990-01-18
517
The Beales are waiting to celebrate the homecoming of Cindy's baby - and Wicksy is waiting, too, no longer sure that he can live with the lie that the baby is Ian's.
Episode 730 min1990-01-23
518
While proud parents Ian and Cindy are centre stage, will Wicksy find out who knows his guilty secret? Arthur and Pauline's shopping plans are disrupted by an unwelcome visitor - and who is the mysterious stranger who has returned to the Square?
Episode 830 min1990-01-25
519
Frank returns from finding out his legal rights regarding Diane. Meanwhile, Danny is back and staying at Michelle's - and her family's having none of it
Episode 930 min1990-01-30
520
Ricky has to go to court today - and he wants his father with him. Kathy decides it is time to stand up to Laurie and have her say.
Episode 1030 min1990-02-01
521
Danny receives an ultimatum. Who will he choose - Michelle or his family?
Episode 1130 min1990-02-06
522
Sharon has had enough of Simon's suspicious behaviour. Marge has something to tell Dot, and Dot has something to tell Marge.
Episode 1230 min1990-02-08
523
Danny is determined to leave Albert Square, but who will he take with him - his wife, or Michelle?
Episode 1330 min1990-02-13
524
Michelle must confront family and friends with the news of her move to Newcastle, but Danny seems to have other things on his mind.
Episode 1430 min1990-02-15
525
Pauline tries to warn Michelle not to trust Danny, but can Michelle be swayed? Cindy is planning baby Steven's christening and Sharon notices Wicksy's special interest.
Episode 1530 min1990-02-20
526
Michelle and Danny are all packed and ready to leave. Wicksy is stressed and turns to drinking - he is to be the Godfather at baby Steven's christening.
Episode 1630 min1990-02-22
527
Danny's going to Newcastle - but will Michelle go with him? Two new arrivals seem set to cause trouble, and there's a vital development in the search for Diane.
Episode 1730 min1990-02-27
528
Rod makes an exciting decision, but can he face telling Dot? Arthur tackles the Mitchell brothers, while Michelle, still missing Danny, finds an unwelcome visitor on her doorstep.
Episode 1830 min1990-03-01
529
Frank scours cardboard city looking for Diane, while Trevor and Paul plan for the future and Cindy prepares a surprise for Ian's 21st birthday.
Episode 1930 min1990-03-06
530
Pat has booked the Butchers in for family therapy, but there's no way Frank will allow her to wash their dirty linen in public.
Episode 2030 min1990-03-08
531
Blood is thicker than water, and business is business - but that won't help Grant when he mixes business with pleasure and tangles with Julie Cooper.
Episode 2130 min1990-03-13
532
Dot awaits the arrival of the morning's Gazette to see if she's won a prize. Cindy has great news for Ian - she's received a letter from Colin, agreeing to let his flat to them.
Episode 2230 min1990-03-15
533
Julie has one day left to find a buyer for the shop, while Pete has to make some tough decisions about the future, and Ian is off to get a bank loan.
Episode 2330 min1990-03-20
534
Now £10,000 richer, Dot is in for a less welcome surprise. Meanwhile, Pat is delighted to be making some progress with Janine.
Episode 2430 min1990-03-22
535
There's chaos in Albert Square as the Mitchell boys decide the market must move - stall by stall. Meanwhile, in the Butcher household there's news at last from Diane.
Episode 2530 min1990-03-27
536
While Frank waits anxiously at King's Cross station for Diane to turn up, she is reliving the memories of her three months away from the Square.
Episode 2630 min1990-03-29
537
There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person from the Diane who ran away.
Episode 2730 min1990-04-03
538
There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person from the Diane who ran away.
Episode 2830 min1990-04-05
539
Wicksy helps Cindy to decorate, while an unwanted statue of Diane stretches Frank's patience.
Episode 2930 min1990-04-10
540
If Nick Cotton believed he could walk back into Albert Square and get away with it, there's a number of people ready to put him right.
Episode 3030 min1990-04-12
541
The day has arrived when Shireen gets to meet the man her parents want her to marry. Meanwhile, Cindy is with the man she should have married.
Episode 3130 min1990-04-17
542
Nick takes an interest in Dot's diet, while Arthur makes a strange discovery down on the allotments. Sharon also makes a disturbing discovery.
Episode 3230 min1990-04-19
543
The past comes back to haunt both Sharon and Michelle, and prompts the police to search a local canal.
Episode 3330 min1990-04-24
544
Dot doesn't seem to be feeling the benefit of Nick's cooking, while Frank is determined to track down the man who has a hold over his daughter.
Episode 3430 min1990-04-26
545
Pauline and Arthur are not prepared to let bygones be bygones, and when Michelle is left to organise the funeral, a conflict looms in the Fowler household.
Episode 3530 min1990-05-01
546
Den Watts is buried, but will the most important mourner be present at the funeral? Meanwhile, Nick Cotton gets an unwelcome blast from the past.
Episode 3630 min1990-05-03
547
Diane has to decide whether or not to leave Taylor once and for all.
Episode 3730 min1990-05-08
548
Will Shireen bury her differences with Ashraf and meet her husband-to-be?
Episode 3830 min1990-05-10
549
Tensions between Sharon and Wicksy are growing. Ian plans an intimate birthday party for Cindy.
Episode 3930 min1990-05-15
550
Dot decides to change her will, and Kathy ends up spending the evening with Cindy.
Episode 4030 min1990-05-17
551
Shireen's romance blossoms despite her father's affair. Sharon decides to get to know Cindy better.
Episode 4130 min1990-05-22
552
Ethel reappears in the Square, determined to catch up on gossip, but Dot's news fills her with fear for her friend's life.
Episode 4230 min1990-05-24
553
Born-again Nick Cotton finds himself under investigation from Ethel Skinner - but Dot cannot decide if her son is truly a reformed character or the worst thing since Dr Crippen.
Episode 4330 min1990-05-29
554
Sharon comes close to finding her mother. Dot hasn't been seen for days.
Episode 4430 min1990-05-31
555
The police visit Dot, threatening to scupper Nick's plans. And Ashraf's infidelity finally lands him in big trouble
Episode 4530 min1990-06-05
556
A visit from Jabbar's father leaves Ashraf with some bad news for Shireen, while Sharon tackles Simon on the subject of marriage.
Episode 4630 min1990-06-07
557
Shireen is determined to discover the secret behind her broken engagement. Charlie Cotton looks for evidence against Nick but is shocked to find it has been eaten.
Episode 4730 min1990-06-12
558
Sharon and Wicksy's future hangs in the balance and, if Charlie Cotton is right, so does Dot's life.
Episode 4830 min1990-06-14
559
Dot and Nick settle down for a special meal. Will it be their last?
Episode 4930 min1990-06-19
560
Wicksy waits to hear from the brewery, Sharon sets off to find her real mother, Stuart Kendle wants to discuss the market with Pete, and Pat is concerned about Wicksy.
Episode 5030 min1990-06-21
561
The Karims leave Walford, but there's a spark of hope for Shireen and Jabbar's future. Wicksy extracts a confession from Cindy.
Episode 5130 min1990-06-26
562
Michelle's slippery boss offers Ian a bribe, while Janine gives Pat a bad scare. Meanwhile, Sharon prepares to meet her mother.
Episode 5230 min1990-06-28
563
Pat decides to teach her family a lesson. Pete receives bad news from Michelle, Kathy is shocked when she overhears a private conversation, and Sharon sets off to meet her mother.
Episode 5330 min1990-07-03
564
Kathy overhears a private conservation and is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and Wicksy.
Episode 5430 min1990-07-05
565
The Tavernier family move into Albert Square and right into the middle of a pitched battle between residents and developers.
Episode 5530 min1990-07-10
566
Are the market traders celebrating too early? A surprise visitor leaves Sharon with a dilemma.
Episode 5630 min1990-07-12
567
Frank and Pat make preparations to hand over the Queen Vic. Cindy is touched by Ian's generosity.
Episode 5730 min1990-07-17
568
Wicksy walks out of the Square - can he persuade Cindy to leave Ian and come with him? Frank senses the strain Pat's under but she faces a dilemma when Sharon and then Cindy visit.
Episode 5830 min1990-07-19
569
Diane decides it's time to brighten up the Square, especially the part that belongs to her dad.
Episode 5930 min1990-07-24
570
While Pat and Frank are on holiday, havoc reigns at the bed and breakfast.
Episode 6030 min1990-07-26
571
It's crunch time for Cindy and Ian. Ricky and Diane discover something very serious about Mo.
Episode 6130 min1990-07-31
572
Michelle gives the Mitchell brothers the lowdown on the council offices. All they have to do now is get the lowdown on Stuart Kendle.
Episode 6230 min1990-08-02
573
Almost everyone knows about Wicksy and Cindy - except Ian. Cindy decides it's time to tell him.
Episode 6330 min1990-08-07
574
Ian is shattered by Cindy's confession. How will his family cope with the situation?
Episode 6430 min1990-08-09
575
Ian's supportive family comes to his aid. Pete considers an offer from Phil, and Michelle prepares to confront Stuart. Grandad Jules arranges a special dinner and a mystery guest.
Episode 6530 min1990-08-14
576
Michelle is determined to bring Stuart Kendle to justice.
Episode 6630 min1990-08-16
577
Ian is not going to let go of Cindy and Steven without a fight, but Cindy is still set on breaking free.
Episode 6730 min1990-08-21
578
Michelle gets a letter from Newcastle and an unexpected visitor. Pat has some advice for Wicksy, and Sam has a suggestion for Ricky.
Episode 6830 min1990-08-23
579
How will the Fowlers cope with a face from the past? How will Ricky cope on his first date with Sam?
Episode 6930 min1990-08-28
580
Ricky has a secret - her name is Sam Mitchell, she's 15, and she's spending the night in his bedroom. The Mitchell brothers are not amused.
Episode 7030 min1990-08-30
581
Nobody knows why Mark Fowler has come home. But Pauline is determined not to let him go. Diane gets her exam results.
Episode 7130 min1990-09-04
582
It's Martin's first day at school, but the Fowlers have other things on their minds. It's back to school too for Lloyd and Hattie, while Wicksy is making secret plans.
Episode 7230 min1990-09-06
583
Pete talks to Ian and learns the truth about Steven. Frank finds Mo's behaviour difficult to accept but is cheered by Diane's decision about her future. Michelle is closer to finding Mark.
Episode 7330 min1990-09-11
584
Simon and Cindy are determined to enjoy a holiday in Devon. Meanwhile, Ian is finally preparing to leave hospital, Mo's condition gets worse and Sam stands up to her brothers over Ricky.
Episode 7430 min1990-09-13
585
While in Devon, Wicksy and Cindy discuss their future, unaware that Ian is on his way to see them both. After Mo's outburst, Pat is determined that Frank should see some sense.
Episode 7530 min1990-09-18
586
Cindy and Wicksy return from Devon to find Pete hell-bent on revenge.
Episode 7630 min1990-09-20
587
Arthur plans a surprise for Pauline for their Silver Wedding, while she hopes Mark will return in time. News of Wicksy and Cindy's return causes rifts between the Butchers and the Beales.
Episode 7730 min1990-09-25
588
Ian is determined to rid his life of the last traces of Cindy and Steven.
Episode 7830 min1990-09-27
589
Mark's mysterious reasons for coming home provoke a conflict in the Fowler household, while Pete decides its time to take his unhappy son in hand.
Episode 7930 min1990-10-02
590
Kathy is back from holiday and in fighting form, but Ian has ideas of his own. Eddie has romance on his mind and a crisis occurs at Mo's flat.
Episode 8030 min1990-10-04
591
Mark is the hero of the hour, but will Mo be alright?
Episode 8130 min1990-10-09
592
Pauline and Arthur return from their second honeymoon to a surprise reunion with Mark. Eddie finds he's involved in a Butcher-Beale feud. Clyde is suspicious of Lloyd's disappearance.
Episode 8230 min1990-10-11
593
Lloyd is still exerting himself on his newspaper round and Hattie is concerned for him. Cindy tells Wicksy that her parents know about them, and that their gun is missing.
Episode 8330 min1990-10-16
594
The police are looking for a missing shotgun. Cindy suspects she knows who has it. Phil and Grant settle into their new flat and sister Sam is still seeing Ricky behind their backs.
Episode 8430 min1990-10-18
595
Frank faces a tough decision about Mo's future and Sam throws a party in Ricky's van.
Episode 8530 min1990-10-23
596
Mark tries to prove to Arthur that the Mitchell brothers are up to no good.
Episode 8630 min1990-10-25
597
Ian asks Kath and Pete out for a meal in the hope that they'll help him make the right decision over Steven. However, Pete hopes that there might be a chance for a reconciliation.
Episode 8730 min1990-10-30
598
Can Arthur save Mark from facing criminal charges? And can Jules protect John from his debtors?
Episode 8830 min1990-11-01
599
It's bonfire night in Albert Square, but Jules and John have a poker game on their mind. Sharon makes a decision about her mother.
Episode 8930 min1990-11-06
600
If Phil doesn't take the rap, Mark will go to prison. Can Arthur persuade Phil to do the decent thing?
Episode 9030 min1990-11-08
601
Diane is determined to get to know Mark Fowler better.
Episode 9130 min1990-11-13
602
Eddie is the talk of the town when he receives a visit from the police. Dot is in her element fuelling the gossip among the locals about the Queen Vic's governor.
Episode 9230 min1990-11-15
603
Eddie is determined to protect an old friend, but risks losing the Vic. Grant gets ready to share Sharon's flat, and decides to take her for a slap-up meal.
Episode 9330 min1990-11-20
604
Mo's illness means that Frank and his sister Joan must try to get along with each other. And what is the result of Ian's blood test?
Episode 9430 min1990-11-22
605
Phil persuades Arthur to try new business methods. Pauline is sceptical of the results of baby Steven's blood test. Frank is preoccupied with something at Mo's flat.
Episode 9530 min1990-11-27
606
Mo wants Frank to put her out of her misery. His family worries that that's exactly where he's heading.
Episode 9630 min1990-11-29
607
Time is running out for the thief in the Vic, and the finger of suspicion is already pointing at Clyde. Frank must prepare himself to part from Mo.
Episode 9730 min1990-12-04
608
Eddie lays a trap and catches the thief at the Vic. But can he be sure he is firing the right person?
Episode 9830 min1990-12-06
609
Wicksy is determined not to let his recent setback last long, Pete has decided to befriend Jason, despite warnings, and Ian is busier than ever, so he rewards himself with a treat.
Episode 9930 min1990-12-11
610
Wicksy's search for work comes to nothing, and now he has only one offer on the table - Ian's. Cindy is even more determined to leave.
Episode 10030 min1990-12-13
611
Diane returns to old haunts, searching for her friend. She must find her before it's too late.
Episode 10130 min1990-12-18
612
Phil is determined that Sharon shouldn't spend Christmas with him and Grant in Scotland.
Episode 10230 min1990-12-20
613
Frank and Pete make a desperate bid to restore harmony before Christmas, but Ian and Wicksy seem determined to battle it out.
Episode 10330 min1990-12-25
614
A special Christmas delivery holds a surprise for Diane. Ian is determined to drive Wicksy away - dead or alive.
Episode 10430 min1990-12-27
615
Diane shares a secret with Mark and once again he finds himself on the wrong side of the law.
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