16x50 - 1939

April 24, 2000

Miserable Ricky heads East in an emotional two-hander with Phil. After losing his wife, son, and finally his marbles Ricky says an emotional farewell to the Square.

16x51 - 1940

April 25, 2000

There is a shock in store for Mel when she attempts to make amends with Dan. Gianni is left reeling after feeling the full force of Jackie's wrath. Furious at Dan, Phil takes his mood out on Lisa but Peggy may have the final solution to their problems.

16x52 - 1941

April 27, 2000

Phil and Roy are amazed by Peggy's plan to get rid of Dan once and for all after a police visit gives her an idea. Lisa has warning pains and Jamie delivers a warning to Janine.

16x53 - 1942

May 1, 2000

Phil and Lisa have to deal with some shocking news. Mel and Dan are forced to confront their feelings for each other.

16x54 - 1943

May 2, 2000

16x55 - 1944

May 4, 2000

Irene's auntie Maureen arrives. Jackie cooks Gianni a meal to make up. Laura gets a new image, and Billy gives Janine a job to pick up a package at the tube station.

16x56 - 1945

May 8, 2000

Peggy comes home to an unpleasant shock. Jamie and Robbie have a birthday surprise for a depressed Sonia.

16x57 - 1946

May 9, 2000

Phil and Lisa are trying to come to terms with the miscarriage. Steve is increasingly dependent on drugs, and Peggy attempts to eject Dan from the Vic.

16x58 - 1947

May 11, 2000

Frank finds out and gets to grips with Ricky's disappearance, Dan living at The Vic, the car ringing scam and Peggy's involvement. Phil and Roy give their backing to new plans to oust Dan.

16x59 - 1948

May 15, 2000

Frank and Roy prepare for the sting in their scam, but Dan has a nasty surprise in store for them. Jim thinks Wellard the dog has swallowed his ring. Steve retrieves his pills.

16x60 - 1949

May 16, 2000

Dan tips off the police about the car scam. Pat and Peggy try and get Frank and Roy off the hook. Pat finds out the others were all in on the scam and leaves.

16x62 - 1950

May 18, 2000

Pat tells Natalie she's fallen out with Roy but asks Natalie not to tell Barry. Frank goes to see Phil to investigate how the police knew.

16x63 - 1951

May 22, 2000

Barry is looking for Roy. Beppe and Melanie go out on a date but the evening ends in disaster. Peggy asks Pat to forgive Roy.

16x64 - 1952

May 23, 2000

Beppe is rushed to hospital and Frank calls a truce with Dan.

16x65 - 1953

May 25, 2000

Faced with rejection, Roy takes drastic action. As Beppe's life hangs by a thread, Sandra confesses her true feelings.

16x66 - 1954

May 29, 2000

Frank tries to persuade Roy not to confess to the police by turning to Pat for help. Jackie makes a decision about Gianni.

16x67 - 1955

May 30, 2000

Phil puts pressure on Pat. Dot receives a sinister bouquet.

16x68 - 1956

June 1, 2000

Steve takes drastic measures to feed his drug habit, and Gianni's relationship with Jackie is thrown into turmoil.

16x69 - 1957

June 5, 2000

Dan continues his charm offensive with Melanie. Meanwhile, Pat and Roy's marriage is showing signs of strain.

16x70 - 1958

June 6, 2000

Melanie agonises over whether to reveal the truth about Dan. Meanwhile, one of Gianni's conquests outstays her welcome, and Pat and Roy's marriage reaches crisis point.

16x71 - 1959

June 8, 2000

Melanie comes under increasing pressure to rumble Dan as he continues to play the hero. Pat and Roy are back together but Roy's none too pleased with Pat's choice of employer.

16x72 - 1960

June 12, 2000

Lisa is in turmoil. Peggy returns to find Pat working in the Vic. There's bad news for Robbie when Ian finds Wellard behind the counter in the café! Natalie receives a surprise job interview.

16x73 - 1961

June 15, 2000

A dinner date with Jeff leads to a shock for Pauline. Meanwhile, Sandra has a new hairstyle. Dot gets a letter from Zoe about her grandson Ashley who is in hospital with a touch of asthma.

16x74 - 1962

June 16, 2000

When Lisa overhears Dan and Phil discussing going into business together she decides its time for action. Barry's plan to cheer up Natalie backfires when he dresses in women's underwear.

16x75 - 1963

June 17, 2000

Tensions mount as the Vic prepares for kick off, but has a surprise for Dan. Rosa is worried about her sons' relationships, and Sonia struggles to get Jamie's attention.

16x76 - 1964

June 19, 2000

Lisa has some home truths for Melanie. Natalie hands in her notice at the café. Robbie seeks revenge against Frank. Dot teaches Jim a lesson.

16x77 - 1965

June 22, 2000

Dan finally gets his just deserts as Phil exacts payback on his former friend and Melanie must choose whether to stand by Dan or not. Elsewhere, Barry prepares to say goodbye to Natalie.

16x78 - 1966

June 26, 2000

As the deeds to the Vic are given to Peggy, a plot is hatched to break into the pub. Melanie is confronted by Dan.

16x79 - 1967

June 27, 2000

The lads raid the Vic. Gianni gets news of Jackie, while Beppe has a proposition for Sandra.

16x80 - 1968

June 29, 2000

Nicky's lesson with Mr Morris ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Dan's threats continue and Steve seeks out Billy.

16x81 - 1969

July 3, 2000

The di Marco's argue over what to do about the attack on Nicky. Jamie's community service brings him a little too close to Sonia. Rod gets arrested.

16x82 - 1970

July 4, 2000

Ian takes Laura, Peter and Lucy to look at the Beale's Homes building site. Gianni is angry when Beppe tells him Rod is out on bail, and Ian celebrates selling a flat with Laura.

16x83 - 1971

July 6, 2000

As news of Nicky's attack hits the Square, Gianni takes matters into his own hands. Steve visits his mum, Barbara.

16x84 - 1972

July 10, 2000

A journalist is looking for Nicky di Marco. Dan continues to hassle Melanie, so Steve decides to take drastic action. ABBA night in the Vic is a great success.

16x85 - 1973

July 11, 2000

Rosa is worried Nicky hasn't told her the whole truth about Rod, and Gianni gets some devastating news.

16x86 - 1974

July 13, 2000

Rosa tries to get Nicky to open up about what happened with Rod. Steve agrees to buy Phil's half of the health club, and Jamie enlists Robbie's help in tackling the bullying Billy.

16x87 - 1975

July 17, 2000

Nicky has devastating news for the di Marco family. Jamie's big date doesn't exactly go according to plan. Laura discovers there's more to a gift from Ian than meets the eye.

16x88 - 1976

July 18, 2000

Steve is keen to secure a future with Melanie, but she isn't sure how serious he is. Phil's interference costs Lisa dearly. Peggy gets carried away at her cocktail night.

16x89 - 1977

July 20, 2000

Ian is on a collision course with Phil. Laura feels she is being used. Jamie tries patching things up with Sonia.

16x90 - 1978

July 24, 2000

Sandra plans a surprise 30th birthday party for Beppe. Ethel has gone missing. Irene has gone off sex so Terry takes some advice from Jim. Nicky gets upset when someone chats her up at Beppe's party.

16x91 - 1979

July 25, 2000

Asif's plan backfires with dire consequences for Terry and Irene. Ethel makes fruitcake for Martin's birthday. Nicky narrowly escapes being run down as Woody ramraids the launderette.

16x92 - 1980

July 27, 2000

Terry and Irene stagger out of the destroyed shop. Rosa worries about Nicky's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Ashley arrives on the Square.

16x93 - 1981

July 31, 2000

Jeff pops the question to Pauline. Ashley causes havoc for the Fowlers, and Nicky finds it difficult to face people.

16x94 - 1982

August 1, 2000

While Pauline wonders whether she made the right decision in turning down Jeff's proposal, Rosa decides to leave Walford. Melanie tells Steve she'll never marry him.

16x95 - 1983

August 3, 2000

Laura is confused after her night with Ian. There is an emotional farewell after the di Marcos leave Walford.

16x96 - 1984

August 7, 2000

As Irene misses Rosa, Jamie takes drastic action to convince Sonia that he has feelings for her. Janine plots to try and keep them apart.

16x97 - 1985

August 8, 2000

Terry and Jim plan to start a pole-dancing club in E20. Ethel gets drunk in the Vic and almost gets run over by Barry. Ethel tells Dot that she has two months left to live.

16x98 - 1986

August 10, 2000

Irene is furious when Terry returns from a 'business' trip to Soho. Melanie acts drastically to make herself clear to Steve.

16x99 - 1987

August 14, 2000

Ian receives a shock huge bill from the Inland revenue. Dot refuses to help Ethel die. She tells Pauline that Ethel has cancer but wants it kept secret. Steve and Phil play a game of snooker.

16x101 - 1989

August 17, 2000

Ethel is too busy having fun to heed Dot's advice. Lisa's attempt to play cupid with for Steve and Mel has an unpredictable outcome.

16x102 - 1990

August 21, 2000

Terry checks out holiday bargains on the internet. Sandra agrees to try for a baby with Beppe. Ethel comes to terms with the fact she is dying from cancer.

16x103 - 1991

August 22, 2000

Terry's plans for a make or break holiday with Irene go from bad to worse. Dot's soul searching leads her to the church.

16x104 - 1992

August 24, 2000

Terry's plans to take a holiday with Irene go from bad to worse. Irene passes her driving test. Dot seeks advice over her dilemma with Ethel's request.

16x105 - 1993 -1994

August 29, 2000

Terry, Irene, Roy, Pat, Frank and Peggy visit Spain on a couples holiday. During their holiday, Terry and Irene come to blows as Pat and Frank revisit their past.

16x106 - 1995

August 29, 2000

During their holiday in Spain, Peggy takes Irene off for some shopping plus a bit of holiday fun, while Frank and Pat revisit their past

16x107 - 1996

August 31, 2000

Irene catches Frank and Pat in bed. Terry give Irene an ultimatum - him or a new life away from the him. She leaves him in the road and drives off in a jeep.

16x108 - 1997

September 4, 2000

Ian's misguided affections push Laura to breaking point. Dot indulges Ethel with an evening out.

16x109 - 1998

September 5, 2000

As Ethel's condition worsens, Dot has big decisions to make about her friend's future. Jamie has a night out with Sonia.

16x110 - 1999

September 7, 2000

Frank declares his undying love for Pat. Ethel becomes overwhelmed at her 85th birthday party, so Dot takes her home. There, Ethel reveals that she wants to end it all.

16x111 - 2000

September 11, 2000

Dot has not told anyone about Ethel's death and Pauline tries to get her involved in the funeral arrangements. Terry throws out all of Irene's things and lets himself go.

16x112 - 2001

September 12, 2000

Worried about his friends, Jim tries to help both Terry and Dot with mixed results. Barry's diet continues to go badly as do Jamie's attempts to be alone with Sonia.

16x113 - 2002

September 14, 2000

Pat and Frank are pushed together by their unsuspecting spouses. Terry has decided to make a fresh start. Dot receives some shocking news about Ethel's will.

16x114 - 2003

September 18, 2000

On the day of Ethel's funeral, the arrival of a new family in Walford is about to change things for ever. Dot breaks down in tears at the funeral. Afterwards Pauline distributes Ethel's presents in the Vic.

16x115 - 2004

September 19, 2000

Pat and Roy discuss the arrival of Mo. Lynne applies for the job at the café. Peggy is concerned about Frank. Pat gets her own back on Mo which makes Frank proud.

16x116 - 2005

September 21, 2000

Dot's struggle with her conscience reaches crisis point. Zoe pursues Jamie but Sonia soon puts a stop to her. Frank makes a momentous decision. Phil offers Lynne the job in the café, despite Ian's reservations

16x117 - 2006

September 24, 2000

Dot confesses to Pauline about assisting Ethel's suicide. Frank plots to get Roy out of the way. Ian faces the wrath of the Slaters and loses. Charlie and Mark agree that Zoe can work on his stall to pay for the damage.

16x118 - 2007

September 25, 2000

Sparks fly when Laura falls out with Ian and into the arms of someone else's boyfriend. Meanwhile, the Slater girls are the stars of the Queen Vic's karaoke night.

16x119 - 2008

September 26, 2000

Lynne is upset with Garry. Dot finds herself in trouble with the police. Meanwhile, Danny Harrison finally catches up with Ian.

16x120 - 2009

October 2, 2000

Laura comes to a decision about her future with Ian. Frank warns Pat he will not give up his pursuit easily. Garry continues to lust after Kat.

16x121 - 2010

October 3, 2000

Frank is still chasing Pat and arrives on her doorstep in nothing but a bowtie. Peggy is cooking Frank a special meal. There's more bad news for Ian on the business front. Dot is shoplifting again. Mark hires Zoe on his stall.

16x122 - 2011

October 5, 2000

Peggy's suspicions about Frank's infidelity lead to a discovery when she visits the portacabin. Meanwhile, Sandra is under pressure to leave Beppe.

16x123 - 2012

October 9, 2000

Jack wants for an answer from Sandra about going away with him. Little Mo arrives to stay at the Slaters. Kevin chains himself to the Slaters gate to get Kat's attention. Laura turns down a new job. Frank and Pat continue their affair.

16x124 - 2013

October 10, 2000

Frank takes ever greater risks in his pursuit of Pat. Laura helps Ian out as his finances continue to cause problems. Sandra is nearly caught out by Beppe. Natalie calls an ambulance for Barry.

16x125 - 2014

October 12, 2000

It's a year today since Charlie's wife died and the whole Slater family are thinking of what she meant to them. Peggy buys Frank a new mobile phone so they can be in constant touch. Barry returns from the hospital - he really did have high blood pressure. Mo tells Pat that she knows about Frank. The debt collector frightens Laura at Ian's house. Sandra starts packing to go with Jack but Joe wants to go to Leicester with Beppe. Sandra asks Beppe for money and he signs a blank cheque which she makes out for £1000. Beppe listens to the tape Sandra's given him in the car and decides to turn back. Sandra is waiting for Jack but its Beppe who arrives.

16x126 - 2015

October 16, 2000

Beppe is shocked to discover what Sandra is scheming. Meanwhile, Pat tells Frank that she is leaving.

16x127 - 2016

October 17, 2000

After visiting the clinic, Mark makes life-changing decisions. Sonia has bought tickets for a gig for Robbie for his birthday.

16x128 - 2017

October 19, 2000

Tensions between Pat and Mo finally come to a head. Robbie gets the birthday present of his dreams

16x129 - 2018

October 23, 2000

Upon Roy's return from Manchester, Pat is finally forced to choose between Roy and Frank. Meanwhile, Kat's efforts to get her man take several people by surprise.

16x130 - 2019

October 24, 2000

Melanie overhears some gossip. Frank and Pat continue their subterfuge. Sonia and Jamie arrange things so they can be alone together. When alone with Jamie, Sonia unexpectedly goes into labour.

16x131 - 2020

October 26, 2000

Martin disobeys Pauline and goes to the Queen Vic. Melanie thinks that Steve has slept with Kat, while Sonia has her baby on the sofa.

16x132 - 2021

October 30, 2000

Sonia gets a visit from a social worker and tells her to take the baby away. Peggy invites Roy and Pat out for dinner. Ian has everyone chasing him for payment. Frank offers Little Mo a job as a cleaner. Ian goes home drunk and tries to bed Laura.

16x133 - 2022 - Part 1

October 31, 2000

Frank gives Pat an ultimatum over Roy. Ian receives a demand that could see him spiralling into disaster. Beppe has to keep Joe in the E20 while working. Sandra finds out and tells him she'll see him in court. Laura is sick of Ian and quits her job. Frank prepares to leave with Pat.

16x134 - 2023 Part 2

October 31, 2000

Pat and Frank start packing to leave, not realising that neither of them have told Peggy or Roy. Phil smells a rat. Pat changes her mind, but it's too late - Peggy has found out. Meanwhile, Jamie decides to visit Sonia in hospital.

16x135 - 2024

November 2, 2000

There are explosions of a different kind as Albert Square celebrates Bonfire Night and Frank has a lot to answer for.

16x136 - 2025

November 6, 2000

The Square is reeling from the news of Pat and Frank's betrayal as Peggy and Janine come to blows. Ian takes another loan from the bank.

16x137 - 2026

November 7, 2000

Phil's anger erupts as Peggy fails to cope. He smashes up Frank's portacabin with a baseball bat. Jamie does not feel like celebrating his 18th birthday. Meanwhile, Pauline receives a worrying call from Michelle and Janine is looking for somewhere to live after Peggy kicked her out.

16x138 - 2027

November 9, 2000

Pat comes out of hiding as Roy plans his future. Ashley causes trouble and gives unwelcome news to Dot. Ian has the smile wiped from his face by Danny.

16x139 - 2028

November 13, 2000

Nick returns to Albert Square. Roy shows a new side to his character as he begins to put his life in order. Martin is worried about Sonia. Ian is hopeful about business.

16x140 - 2029

November 14, 2000

An awkward encounter at work makes Peggy face some uncomfortable truths, and Phil turns up the heat. Pat is surprised to learn that a woman called Audrey is opening a B and B on the Square. Nick helps Martin out.

16x141 - 2030

November 16, 2000

Beppe is on tenterhooks as he awaits the outcome of the custody case. Eddie has an unwelcome blast from the past. Garry's persistence with Kat has dire consequences.

16x142 - 2031

November 20, 2000

Kat is increasingly isolated as she tries to tell the truth about Garry. Time is running out for Ian as bankruptcy looms. Sonia thinks more about having Chloe adopted.

16x143 - 2032

November 21, 2000

Melanie is suspicious as Steve and Kat get friendly. Mark is back in the Square and finds some unwelcome house guests.

16x144 - 2033

November 23, 2000

Ian has just an hour to raise £13,000 before his meeting, and is forced to turn to the most unlikely of people. Meanwhile, Laura prepares to leave. Mark is annoyed by Nick's presence and Steve helps Melanie out in the Vic.

16x145 - 2034

November 27, 2000

As Ian hits rock bottom, Laura has some tough decisions to make. Robbie receives an offer he can't refuse.

16x146 - 2035

November 28, 2000

A trip ends in disaster for Robbie, Kerry, Zoe and Jamie. Nick sees Eddie reprimanding Ashley and has words with him. Sonia is having Chloe adopted and Martin does not know.

16x147 - 2036

November 30, 2000

Sonia is confronted by Jamie on his return from Southend. Jim and Phil are not impressed when Melanie tells them about the charity Christmas pin up calendar. Mo's knickers turn up in an unexpected place.

16x148 - 2037

December 4, 2000

Pauline returns from holiday to find an unwelcome guest. Eddie is in trouble when money vanishes from Mark's stall. Melanie is still looking for men to do the charity calendar.

16x149 - 2038

December 5, 2000

As Ian struggles to cope, the Queen Vic calendar is stirring up more problems for Melanie. Pauline is suspicious to learn that Nick has moved into the flat next door. Steven runs away when he learns of Ian's financial difficulties.

16x150 - 2039

December 7, 2000

Dot finds the importance of her day in court overwhelming and Mark is unaware of the course of action that she is planning to take. Nick and Ashley make mischief of their own and Mark is forced to confront an old enemy. Martin fights Ashley.