16x1 - 1889

January 3, 2000

Melanie's decision is final and no one can stop her now. A stranger arrives from Beppe's past.

16x2 - 1890

January 4, 2000

Ian clings to a lost hope, and Irene gets advice to clear the air with Terry. Beppe wonders why Sandra has returned to his life. Steve continues lurking but Jackie is determined to make him face the Square. Jamie is devastated by Janine's alarming gossip.

16x3 - 1891

January 6, 2000

Steve is humiliated when he finally ventures forth but has the final word. Irene tries to talk to Terry and Mel agrees to meet with Ian to set him straight. Kathy discover her son's lie and heads for the airport once again. Passion is in the air for Ricky.

16x4 - 1892

January 10, 2000

Lisa decides to move out leaving Mark grumpy and upset. Beppe and Sam fall out over Sandra. Terry plans a romantic evening with a punch-line for guilt-ridden Irene.

16x5 - 1893

January 11, 2000

Tensions between Lisa and Mark escalate when he refuses to see a doctor. Rumours concerning Matthew's return worry a nervous Steve and Beppe worries about a stalker. A letter from Wicksy distresses Pat and Irene comes into some money.

16x6 - 1894

January 13, 2000

Mark makes a heartfelt plea to Lisa then takes a bad turn when she leaves the house. Beppe upsets Sam with a serious decision. Ian listens intently to Jeff's advice. Irene has a stroke of luck.

16x7 - 1895

January 17, 2000

Mark's life hangs by a thread as the family gathers round him at the hospital. Ian sinks to new lows in his quest for revenge and Rosa is crestfallen when events force Beppe and Sandra closer together. Irene's windfall elates Terry but, elsewhere, Steve is distressed.

16x8 - 1896

January 18, 2000

Rosa faces her worst fears as Sandra tightens her grip on Beppe and decides to take actions. Steve is terrified that he is being stalked. Pauline despairs and Lisa is distraught when they have words at Mark's bedside.

16x9 - 1897

January 20, 2000

Ian finally snaps, while fists fly in Albert Square. Rosa resolves to destroy Beppe and Sandra's relationship. For his birthday, Phil receives an ultimatum from Lisa and there is more worrying news for Pauline.

16x10 - 1898

January 24, 2000

Romances are rocky in Albert Square: Lisa makes a final decision about her career and Sam is worried about her one-night stand. Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money.

16x12 - 1900

January 27, 2000

Terry's charms work on Irene when he comes up with a surprises anniversary present. Sandra takes desperate measures to spend time with her son. Lisa is faced with a tough decision and Phil is no help. Steve takes extreme measures for self-protection and Kim turns to Fred for advice. Teams for the Vic Vs. Giuseppe's snooker match are decided.

16x13 - 1901

January 31, 2000

Jackie learns some home truths about the close-knit di Marco when she befriends Sandra. It's the night of Queen Vic Vs. Guiseppe's snooker match and more vandalism at Club e20 for paranoid Steve.

16x14 - 1902

February 1, 2000

Pauline's party for Mark turns sombre with Mark's news. Happy Hour at the Vic hits a snag and Irene's new car goes missing. More anguish in store for Steve at Club e20.

16x15 - 1903

February 3, 2000

More high drama at Club e20 when DJ Matt returns for a final showdown with Steve.

16x16 - 1904

February 7, 2000

Sparks fly when Sandra interrupts Rosa's birthday dinner. Phil is made an offer he finds hard to resist and unbelievable Janine makes an effort to make amends for a mean trick on Sonia.

16x17 - 1905

February 8, 2000

A police visit to the car lot gives Roy food for thought over a business deal. Melanie, Natalie, Jackie and Lisa have a girls night out but Lisa's mind is elsewhere and Ian is back in business with uniform staff.

16x18 - 1906

February 10, 2000

Lisa tests the waters with Phil about a new addition to his family. Ricky has a taste of revenge by tossing a spanner in the works when Dan plans some after-hours drinking to send Fred off in style.

16x19 - 1907

February 14, 2000

It is Valentine's Day but Jackie is worried about Steve's state of mind. Teresa warms to Sandra but Beppe is still angry. Martin's romantic evening with Nicky comes to an abrupt end.

16x20 - 1908

February 15, 2000

Roy cannot bring himself to tell Pat the truth and Terry is desperate to find someone to look after the shop while he takes Irene away. Lisa is thrilled when Phil asks her to move in with him until she makes a startling discovery.

16x21 - 1909

February 17, 2000

Ian holds interviews for a nanny and Roy's desperation leads him to desperate measures. Lisa is in turmoil but decides she must confront Phil. Tempers flare when and old face turns up in the Vic.

16x22 - 1910 - 1911

February 20, 2000

The Vic is locked in due to unexploded bomb. Frank and Peggy announce their plans to move to Portugal. Phil continues his fight with Billy. Lisa tells Phil it's all over. Lisa reveals why Melanie left Ian after their wedding.

16x23 - 1912

February 21, 2000

As Peggy and Dan vie for supremacy at The Vic, Phil gives Lisa an impossible choice. Roy wreatles with his conscience - will he confess all to Frank?

16x24 - 1913

February 22, 2000

As Peggy's suspicions about Lisa grow, Phil refuses to let Roy back out of their deal. Meanwhile, Ian discovers Laura's secret.

16x25 - 1914

February 24, 2000

Steve hides his drug problem from Beppe but Billy is on to him. Phil refuses to let Roy back out of their deal as he tries desperately to sell the dodgy cars. Ian discovers Laura's secret and Peggy's suspicions about Lisa run rampant.

16x26 - 1915

February 28, 2000

Natalie realises she must close her business. Nicky is struggling with Maths. It's Joe's birthday party and Joe overhears Beppe and Rosa talking, and finds out Sandra is his mother.

16x27 - 1916

February 29, 2000

Beppe fights to save his family. Dan resolves to end the war in The Vic. A lucrative proposal tests Roy's resistance.

16x28 - 1917

March 2, 2000

Natalie decides that the dating agency has had its day and Barry tries to lift her spirits with a brilliant idea to save money. When Roy receives bad news from his pension company he worries about his future but Phil has a proposition for him.

16x29 - 1918

March 6, 2000

Ian's bank manager comes to dinner to discuss a loan but the evening goes anything but smoothly. Sonia is devastated to learn that Enrico has another girlfriend and turns to a close friend for comfort but gets a bit more than expected! Roy finds a dodgy deal appealing.

16x30 - 1919

March 7, 2000

Pat stumbles over Roy's secret and Sonia regrets a night of first passion. Peggy reacts to mounting tensions at the Vic and Nicky is encouraged by some sisterly advice.

16x31 - 1920

March 9, 2000

Tensions continue to mount in the Vic until punches fly. Janine gives the car business a new image.

16x32 - 1921

March 13, 2000

Phil does not appreciate Mark meddling in his relationship with Lisa. Ian regrets sacking Laura as his babysitter. Janine sees Roy behaving suspiciously with a package.

16x33 - 1922

March 14, 2000

Janine's suspicions about Roy are growing. Lisa readies herself for single motherhood. As Steve's world begins to fall apart at the seams, Beppe is losing patience.

16x34 - 1923

March 16, 2000

Roy discovers a problem. Ian eats humble pie. Phil makes an important decision.

16x35 - 1924

March 20, 2000

Mark invites Lisa to share and Phil loses his temper when he receives some unwelcome advice from a drunken Melanie. Tensions mount at e20 and Janine's suspicions are confirmed.

16x36 - 1925

March 21, 2000

Beppe and Sandra grow closer, much to Rosa's horror. Janine's detective work around the car lot becomes too much for Roy. And Lisa decides to sell her beloved bike.

16x37 - 1926

March 23, 2000

Rosa decides to take action and makes Sandra an offer. Peggy celebrates her birthday and Janine begins her new job at the Vic. Lisa finds the cat is out of the bag.

16x38 - 1927

March 27, 2000

Roy is in for a trying time when Laura sets Ian's heart on a new car. Terry is having trouble recapturing his lost youth. Phil tells Peggy a few home truths and she responds with one of her own. Mel finds concern over Steve's health.

16x39 - 1928

March 28, 2000

A lonely and confused Sonia confesses her secret to a concerned Natalie. Jackie and Gianni fall out. Lisa reacts unexpectedly to shocking news from Phil.

16x40 - 1929

March 30, 2000

Phil is determined to win Lisa over, but he could be too late. Phil warns Roy he was in much too deep to stop selling the stolen cars. Janine lets out Roy's secret when he refuses her demands.

16x41 - 1930

April 3, 2000

After arguing with Irene, Terry pours his heart out to Melanie but tries to take their friendship one step too far. Beppe is concerned about Sandra's disappearance and Rosa confesses her secret to Irene. Gianni is angry with Jackie until she explains the reasons for her behaviour.

16x42 - 1931

April 4, 2000

Will Peggy reveal Roy's secret? Will Sandra tell Beppe about Rosa's bribe? Will Steve accept Billy's proposition?

16x43 - 1932

April 6, 2000

Pat is on the warpath, when Roy goes missing. An unwelcome guest ruins Rosa's evening and Steve makes a bad decision. Peggy demands the truth from Phil.

16x44 - 1933

April 10, 2000

Janine makes a friend in Billy for dirt on Peggy. Rosa watches helplessly as Sandra plays happy families with Beppe. Irene finds fury when Terry is surprised.

16x45 - 1934

April 11, 2000

As Irene deserts Terry, and Rosa's attempts to win Sandra fail, Barry reveals his private plans to Lisa. Roy's desperation growns when he is rumbled at auction.

16x46 - 1935

April 13, 2000

Ricky's plans cause Robbie and Pat increasing concern, and they make a decision and Natalie arrives home to find Barry in a more-than-amorous mood. Elsewhere, Beppe is shocked when Steve promotes Billy to barman, little knowing the reasons for their sudden friendship.

16x47 - 1936

April 17, 2000

The tension mounts between Sandra and Rosa until Sandra spills the beans. Phil helps himself by helping Roy find a buyer for the cars and Jim helps himself to Dots knickers.

16x48 - 1937

April 18, 2000

Dan starts to feel the heat in the Vic, but discovers some useful information from Janine. Ricky is reeling from his recent trip. Beppe furious at his mother's behaviour, confronts Rosa about the cheque. Peggy goes to the hospital to discuss her surgery and Billy plays games with Steve.

16x49 - 1938

April 20, 2000

Things go from bad to worse for Ricky, with disastrous consequences for all. Roy finds his dodgy stock down a few cars and Melanie wins free fish and chips at Ian's in the prize draw.

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.