15x104 - 1823

August 23, 1999

As Pat tries to counsel a distressed Bianca, Beppe presents good news to his family.

15x105 - 1824

August 24, 1999

There's a nasty surprise in store for Bianca and an unwelcome reminder of the past for Grant. Meanwhile, Pat and Roy's relationship takes an unexpected turn.

15x106 - 1825

August 26, 1999

The Mitchell and Di Marco brothers mark out their territory and Phil has a plan to make the opening night of E20 one to remember.

15x107 - 1826

August 30, 1999

It's a troublesome opening night at E20. Bianca and Ricky reveal their plan to move to Manchester. Bianca tells Pat that Carol is pregnant. Mark keeps a watchful eye on Melanie.

15x108 - 1827

August 31, 1999

The reality of prison closes in on Steve. Beppe turns the tables on the Mitchells and Lisa is shocked by Lilly's gossip about Mark.

15x109 - 1828

September 2, 1999

Peggy makes an announcement at Ian and Melanie's engagement party. Barry tries to propose to Natalie but Gianni pushes him in the cake. Carol discovers Dan's torn picture of Bianca.

15x110 - 1829

September 5, 1999

Carol discovers the truth about Bianca and Dan. Dan ruins Phil and Lisa's evening and Barry proposes to Natalie. Ian believes Barry is trying to steal the limelight.

15x111 - 1830

September 6, 1999

Carol throws Dan out of the house and forces Bianca to confess to Ricky. Frank and Pat console Ricky. Alone and distraught, Carol finds solace in a bottle of vodka.

15x112 - 1831

September 7, 1999

After Ian and Mel's engagement party Carol and Ricky are in shock about Bianca and Dave. Pauline asks Dot to live with her. Sarah visits Matt in prison and meets Hutch.

15x113 - 1832

September 9, 1999

Ricky starts divorce proceedings against Bianca. Bianca tries to talk Carol out of an abortion. Meanwhile, Teresa hands out invites for her party.

15x114 - 1833

September 10, 1999

Carol decides to tell Dan the truth, knowing that he will be enraged. Dan threatens Bianca, but will Ricky have the final say.

15x115 - 1834

September 13, 1999

15x116 - 1835

September 14, 1999

Lisa wakes up on Phil's sofa and is late for work. Sam is upset about what happened between Grant and Beppe. Teresa is trying to juggle work on the stall and in the restaurant.

15x117 - 1836

September 16, 1999

Phil's life is in turmoil as past comes back to haunt him. Meanwhile, Matthew faces danger in prison.

15x118 - 1837

September 20, 1999

Matthew goes into solitary after being beaten up. Kathy arrives back in the Square and there is a mysterious young man looking for the Hills'.

15x119 - 1838

September 21, 1999

Love is in the air for Grant and Nina. Kathy's return puts a strain on Phil's new romance

15x120 - 1839

September 23, 1999

Pauline apologises to Jeff. Melanie and Jamie return from the police station. Terry suspects that Troy might be gay. Rosa offers Jackie a job at the restaurant.

15x121 - 1840

September 27, 1999

Grant and Kathy spend the night together, which they both agree to forget. Nina sees Grant come out of Ian's house where Kathy is. Phil tells Grant he wants to try again with Kathy.

15x122 - 1841

September 28, 1999

Peggy tries match-making Kathy and Phil. Grant gets an unexpected visit. Terry becomes impatient with his guest.

15x123 - 1842

September 30, 1999

Gianni gets Jackie to do mundane tasks in the restaurant. Mark tells Kathy to keep an eye on Melanie and that Jackie is Steve's sister. Phil tells Grant that he asked Kathy to stay.

15x124 - 1843

October 4, 1999

It's the opening of Matthew's murder trial and tensions are high.

15x125 - 1844

October 5, 1999

The odds are mounting against Matthew and Steve. Grant confesses to Phil that there's a problem with the loan arrangement.

15x126 - 1845

October 7, 1999

Jamie and Doctor Stewart testify in Steve and Matthew's trial. Melanie and Kathy argue over Ian and Alex. Nicky is unsuccessful at the model agency. Carol has to leave as her gran is ill.

15x127 - 1846

October 8, 1999

Grant and Phil take control of a threatening situation. The verdicts are revealed.

15x128 - 1847

October 11, 1999

Phil and Grant badly underestimate their opponents. Steve and Matthew have to come to terms with the harsh reality following their trial verdict.

15x129 - 1848

October 12, 1999

There's been an explosion in the Arches and Jamie has a narrow escape. Phil and Grant quickly realise who is responsible.

15x130 - 1849

October 14, 1999

Billy is horrified to discover that he has sent Grant and Phil into a deadly situation. Sam and Beppe try to avert a tragedy.

15x131 - 1850

October 18, 1999

Phil is dangerously ill in hospital. Jeff is planning his new business venture. Robbie and Sonia return from their nana's funeral. Dot helps out in the bar and Jackie tries to apologise to Michael.

15x132 - 1851

October 19, 1999

Phil is still in hospital with a punctured lung and tensions erupt when Peggy and Sam have an argument. Meanwhile, Martin and Asif are still chasing Nicky.

15x133 - 1852

October 21, 1999

While Phil realises that his life is still in danger, Irene finds herself in an embarrassingly intimate situation. Roy makes Barry a very happy man.

15x134 - 1853

October 25, 1999

As Natalie worries about the cost of her wedding, Phil, who is recovering at the hospital believes his missing brother Grant is still alive.

15x135 - 1854

October 26, 1999

Phil tells Peggy about Grant sleeping with Kathy. Jeff has his hot date with Pauline and Jackie has an accident at the Arches.

15x136 - 1855

October 28, 1999

Martin's prank has dire consequences for Jackie and Gianni. Lisa raises the alarm and all gather at the collapsed Arches.

15x137 - 1856

November 1, 1999

Steve acts the hero while the Brighton gang head off for their weekend away. Fred attempts to tell Melanie the truth while Melanie is in for a surprise.

15x138 - 1857

November 2, 1999

Down in Brighton, a vulnerable Melanie falls for Steve's charm. Mick is in for a shock and an annoying Janine is heading for trouble.

15x139 - 1858

November 4, 1999

Ricky rescues a drunken Janine from the incoming tide. Steve leaves Melanie with a choice after their dalliance. Beppe comes after Sam and finds her with Ricky.

15x140 - 1859

November 8, 1999

Phil is back from hospital. Janine surprises Frank by turning up at the Vic. Robbie is stressed. Beppe won't tell Sam about Brighton. Janine runs away after an argument with Frank.

15x141 - 1860

November 9, 1999

Frank is beside himself with worry after Janine's disappearance. Meanwhile, Kim is told to lose weight by the casting agency.

15x142 - 1861

November 11, 1999

Frank receives some interesting news about his wayward daughter, while Sam gets short shrift from Beppe. Meanwhile, Irene has an eventful evening at the sixties night.

15x143 - 1862

November 15, 1999

Natalie's upset because she's had a letter from her dad explaining that he can't pay for her wedding - Pat tries to help by offering to hold it at her house. Beppe tries to apologise to Ricky for hitting him.

15x144 - 1863

November 16, 1999

Irene has to spend the night alone with Troy. Martin takes revenge on Jackie by flooding her flat. Andrea wants to pay for Barry and Natalie's wedding. Phil wanders aimlessly round his house.

15x145 - 1864

November 17, 1999

Peggy arrives back at the Vic and Frank is delighted. Troy and Irene spend the night together. Peggy tries to get hold of Phil, she and Jamie go to see him but he won't talk.

15x146 - 1865

November 18, 1999

Peggy is distraught after falling out with Phil. Doctor Fonseca examines Lucy, who is poorly, but he can't find a reason for her symptoms. Troy and Irene continue their affair.

15x147 - 1866

November 22, 1999

Melanie arrives back from her extended holiday. Steve notices her in the Square but she informs him she's decided to stay with Ian. Jeff is concerned that Melanie spent some time with her mother, but Melanie won't discuss what they talked about.

15x148 - 1867

November 23, 1999

Frank has a nasty shock for Janine. Melanie has a disturbing vision of the future. Dot disrupts Irene and Troy's love nest.

15x149 - 1868

November 25, 1999

Jamie climbs the scaffolding and paint-sprays 'Free Matthew Rose' on the bridge. Janine leaves the Vic at 3.00am drinking and admires the graffiti. Peggy shows an Estate Agent round the Vic. Kim succeeds with the modelling job at the agency. Dot is appalled at the graffiti and vows to find the culprit. Troy arranges a little love nest for himself and Irene, and they meet secretly. Frank is losing patience with Janine. Melanie tries to tell Ian she can't marry him but before she can say anything, he breaks down and tells her that Lucy may have cancer.

15x150 - 1869

November 29, 1999

Melanie tries to break off the engagement. Andrea returns to help with Natalie's wedding. Doctor Harvey tells Ian that Lucy will need more tests. Frank tries to get Phil and Peggy on speaking terms again. Jamie finds Phil drunk.

15x151 - 1870

November 30, 1999

Peggy announces the sale of the Queen Vic. Lisa finds out that Phil has been drinking heavily. Andrea promises not to interfere with Natalie's wedding plans. Melanie feels trapped into marrying Ian.

15x152 - 1871

December 2, 1999

Lucy goes into hospital for her biopsy. Peggy and Frank tell Janine that they will buy a flat in Walford when she comes to visit. Jackie and Gianni talk about buying the Queen Vic.

15x153 - 1872

December 6, 1999

Phil continues to drink through the day. Troy and Irene get passionate. Melanie's unable to call things off and now both Terry and Gianni want to buy the Queen Vic.

15x155 - 1874

December 9, 1999

Natalie tries to rescue Barry from her mother's clutches. Janine gets her hooks into Jamie. Phil gets Dan as a new lodger. Pat spots Irene and Troy kissing passionately.

15x156 - 1875

December 13, 1999

Ian is cross when Melanie starts working in the Vic. Irene panics when Pat finds out her secret. Natalie has a nasty shock as her wedding preparations spiral out of control.

15x157 - 1876

December 14, 1999

There's heartache for the Butchers as Frank makes a horrific discovery about Janine. Irene tries to find the courage to end her dangerous affair with Troy.

15x158 - 1877

December 15, 1999

Melanie is determined to enjoy her last days of freedom. Steve is on hand to help her. Amsterdam deals a bitter blow to Barry as his stag night ends in disaster.

15x159 - 1878

December 20, 1999

Kathy returns to the Square, so do the hens and stags. Meanwhile, Barry tries to change Natalie's mind.

15x160 - 1879

December 21, 1999

Sam tries to make peace over Christmas lunch. Peggy and Frank have their hands full with Janine.

15x161 - 1880

December 23, 1999

Frank and Peggy try to deal with the wayward Janine. Kathy doesn't notice the warning signs from the Queen Vic.

15x162 - 1881

December 24, 1999

The new owner of the Queen Vic keeps things quiet, while Gianni gives Jackie his own surprise. Irene confesses to Rosa.

15x163 - 1882 Part 1

December 25, 1999

Grant's Christmas present gives Phil an opportunity to make things up with his mum. Melanie is surprised by her Christmas present from Ian.

15x164 - 1883 - Part 2

December 25, 1999

Peggy is furious after Phil's revelation. Barry is desperate to win back his beloved Natalie. Terry learns the truth about Irene and Troy.

15x165 - 1884

December 27, 1999

Peggy and Frank put up a fight against Dan's invasion of the Queen Vic. Pat's suggestion for Ian has disastrous consequences.

15x166 - 1885

December 28, 1999

Peggy gets irritated with Dan. Lisa has some home truths for Ian, who has a proposal for Barry and Natalie. Lucy's test results come through.

15x167 - 30/12/1999

December 30, 1999

15x168 - 1887 - Part 1

December 31, 1999

The big day dawns for Melanie and Natalie. Barry loses his and Natalie's wedding rings! Melanie admits to Lisa and then to Ian that she slept with Steve and says they should postpone the wedding.

15x169 - 1888 - Part 2

December 31, 1999

Melanie and Ian and Barry and Natalie get married. Ian confronts Steve. Ian lies about Lucy's health then confesses. Melanie tells Ian she doesn't love him.