28x1 - 01/01/2012

January 1, 2012

Extended episode. Pat's friends and family gather as her condition deteriorates rapidly. She reflects on life in Albert Square with Dot, Ian and her children - but the person she wants to see most of all, her son David, is not there, and Janine still refuses to believe her stepmother is as ill as she claims. Derek is also unmoved by Pat's plight and continues to taunt her, while Bianca notices a peculiar tension between Ricky and Mandy

28x2 - 02/01/2012

January 2, 2012

Carol tries to support her family as the residents of Albert Square grieve for Pat, but the pain eventually proves too much to bear. Derek warns David he is not welcome at the Vic, while Mandy decides to leave Walford - certain that Ian will never be able to forgive her fling with Ricky. Elsewhere, Ben is unnerved when Shirley discusses the prospect of Phil going to prison, and Alfie asks Kat about the conversation he overheard between her and Jean

28x3 - 03/01/2012

January 3, 2012

Denise puts up posters branding Phil a murderer, but Shirley tries to stop her vengeful campaign, insisting this is not what Kevin would have wanted. Alfie starts to panic when he struggles to answer questions from a marriage guidance counsellor, while Ricky and Janine make a worrying discovery as they begin to plan Pat's funeral

28x4 - 05/01/2012

January 5, 2012

Phil discovers the dangers of having Denise as an enemy when she corners him at the garage. Alfie asks a friend to pretend to be a marriage counsellor, hoping he can persuade Kat their relationship is stable, but his plan backfires. Elsewhere, Amira tries to cling onto Syed, while David and Carol force Bianca to tell them the truth about Ricky and Mandy

28x5 - 06/01/2012

January 6, 2012

Derek tries to rekindle an old feud by taunting David about Pat's death - before threatening to make him suffer as well. Syed pleads with Christian to give him another chance to prove his love, and asks Qadim to help persuade Amira to agree to a divorce. Patrick is distraught to learn Kim cannot get compensation because of his actions, and Heather feels let down after Andrew chooses to work rather then spend the night with her

28x6 - 09/01/2012

January 9, 2012

Carol rediscovers what first attracted her to David, but their renewed romance runs into trouble when she considers asking Max to help pay the bill for Pat's funeral. Whitney decides to get in touch with Ray, Morgan's biological father, after her stepbrother asks Bianca some awkward questions, while Patrick tries to cajole Zainab into working with Denise again

28x7 - 10/01/2012

January 10, 2012

David's attempt to persuade Derek to end their feud fails - so Michael offers to help get rid of their mutual enemy. Whitney meets Ray and discovers Bianca has been keeping a big secret from him, while Fat Boy gives Tyler a warning and Lauren feels neglected

28x9 - 13/01/2012

January 13, 2012

Pat's relatives struggle to keep their emotions under control as the residents of Albert Square gather for her funeral. Kat and Jack pay an emotional visit to the grave where baby James is buried, and Ian tells Bianca about Mandy and Ricky's secret - leading her to question the future of her marriage. Meanwhile, Tanya and Max are forced to take action after Lauren's behaviour gets out of control

28x10 - 16/01/2012

January 16, 2012

Bianca fears she cannot trust Ricky any more, and Carol insists she needs to end their relationship for good. Max and Tanya try to tackle Lauren's self-destructive behaviour, Lucy plots to destroy Ian's faith in Mandy, and Tamwar is released from hospital - but refuses to forgive Afia

28x11 - 17/01/2012

January 17, 2012

DCI Marsden brings back disturbing memories for Ben when she asks him about Phil's behaviour in the moments before Stella died. Jane gets an unexpected job opportunity when her former cookery teacher shows up at the Vic, Derek tries to make amends with his family and Mandy panics after her pills go missing

28x12 - 19/01/2012

January 19, 2012

Ben is filled with pride after Phil compliments his work on the demolition derby car - but his hatred soon resurfaces following a humiliating incident in the Square. Bianca angrily warns Ray to leave Morgan alone, Tamwar's friends try to cheer him up and Tanya resolves not to let Jane miss her big opportunity

28x13 - 20/01/2012

January 20, 2012

Zainab tries to save Tamwar's marriage, searching for a way to break his silence, and urging Afia to make amends with him. Whitney criticises Liam for not doing enough to help his family, Abi discovers who the mystery love letter is for, and Tanya is upset to learn Jane may have to move away

28x14 - 23/01/2012

January 23, 2012

Ben is delighted with himself following Phil's arrest, but starts to panic when confronted by his family, and pretends he did not tell the police anything. Tanya and Max struggle to maintain a united front as they try to deal with Lauren, while Zainab makes another attempt to reconcile Afia and Tamwar at a family lunch, though Anthony's presence is an unwelcome distraction. At the cafe, Ian tests Jane's ability to work under pressure

28x15 - 24/01/2012

January 24, 2012

Derek tries to take advantage of the discord among the Mitchells, and his poisonous words leave Shirley, Jay and Ben feeling increasingly distant from each other. He also sneaks into the Arches to look at the accounts - before heading to the prison for a showdown with Phil. Bianca angrily tells Ray that she and her family do not need him in their lives, Alfie receives worrying news from Kat about Charlie, and Tanya mistakenly believes Jane has changed her mind

28x16 - 25/01/2012

January 25, 2012

Jane still cannot bring herself to tell Tanya she is leaving, but when Masood accidentally reveals the truth, the women's friendship turns sour. Mandy begins to worry that becoming a mother figure to Ian's children will lead to her getting stuck in a rut. Max tries to teach Lauren the value of work, and Bianca is annoyed when Kim and Morgan run into Ray and his daughter Sasha at the Vic

28x17 - 26/01/2012

January 26, 2012

Jane worries about the effect her departure will have on her family and friends - and begins to have second thoughts about leaving Walford. However, Tanya still refuses to make amends with her. Fat Boy gets a job at the Emporium, but struggles to contain his jealousy as he notices the chemistry between Tyler and Whitney

28x18 - 27/01/2012

January 27, 2012

28x19 - 30/01/2012

January 30, 2012

Anthony panics as he realises he and Tyler do not have the money they owe Derek. However, his plan to make up the shortfall runs into trouble once Amira gets involved. Tyler throws a party, but the night only serves to inflame the tension between him, Fat Boy and Whitney - and Lucy tries to create more conflict. Andrew surprises Kim and Heather with his dance moves, while Patrick feels humiliated by his financial worries

28x20 - 31/01/2012

January 31, 2012

Derek forces Anthony and Tyler to help him steal copper cable after they fail to meet his deadline, and a guilt-ridden Patrick reluctantly agrees to help. However, when Michael discovers what is going on, he decides to intervene. Andrew opens up to Heather about his health concerns - before shocking her by proposing. Meanwhile, Dot tries to reconcile Fat Boy and Whitney, but finds they are unwilling to forgive each other

28x21 - 02/02/2012

February 2, 2012

A furious Derek doubles the amount Tyler and Anthony owe him - but Michael refuses to let Janine pay off their debt. Shirley tries taking a gentler approach with Ben, hoping he will withdraw his statement if he feels more like a part of the family. Roxy is outraged when Whitney suggests her feud with Jack is affecting Amy's behaviour, while Heather is upstaged by Ian and Mandy

28x22 - 03/02/2012

February 3, 2012

Shirley tries to persuade Ben to visit Phil in prison, but he dismisses the idea - until Derek offers him some advice. Mandy is irritated when Ian decides to spend time with Lucy, while Whitney is shocked to find herself in trouble at work after Roxy makes a complaint

28x23 - 06/02/2012

February 6, 2012

Roxy criticises Jack after Amy hurts herself playing on the swings, and a bitter argument ensues between the former lovers, with each accusing the other of being an unfit parent. Mandy is furious when Lucy ruins her wedding dress, and grows increasingly convinced she is bent on destroying her relationship with Ian. Heather stands up to Rose, while Michael is pleased to discover Tanya dislikes Derek

28x24 - 07/02/2012

February 7, 2012

Michael spots Roxy and Jack together at the cafe, and worries they may be about to resolve their differences - until he makes a discovery at the gym that could drive them apart for good. Kim hastily arranges a date with another man in a bid to hide her attraction to Ray, Lucy is worried when Mandy tries to open up to her, and Derek asks Max to take a car off his hands

28x25 - 09/02/2012

February 9, 2012

The Mitchells and Brannings prepare for the custody hearing - but Jack is appalled when Roxy's lawyer tries to attack his character by bringing up unsavoury incidents from his past. Lucy is intrigued by an unusual text on Mandy's phone, Ian tries to make Heather and Andrew change the date of their wedding, and Cora suggests Patrick and Fat Boy swap rooms

28x26 - 10/02/2012

February 10, 2012

The outcome of Roxy and Jack's custody hearing is revealed - but while one family is overjoyed at the news, another is left heartbroken. Bianca is forced to ask Ray for help as her financial difficulties become increasingly serious, while the feud between the Mitchells and Brannings threatens to drive Abi and Jay apart

28x27 - 13/02/2012

February 13, 2012

Heather tells Andrew she is planning to have a night out with Shirley, but is shocked by his angry reaction. Tanya and Max both worry about how her illness has changed their relationship. Fat Boy tries to persuade Janine to let him DJ at R&R, and Carol discovers Tiffany is upset at the prospect of Ray becoming Bianca's new boyfriend

28x28 - 14/02/2012

February 14, 2012

Alfie confronts Derek after discovering he has been storing stolen goods at the Vic - but is stunned when the ex-convict asks him to take part in a new scam. Whitney feels suffocated as Fat Boy showers her with affection on Valentine's Day, and things get more awkward when Tyler decides to declare his feelings for her. Heather and Shirley make a scene at R&R, a mix-up ruins Max's plans for a romantic evening with Tanya, and Dot joins Cora, Rose and Patrick for a toast to absent friends

28x29 - 16/02/2012

February 16, 2012

Whitney dismisses Tyler's attempts to make amends - but is left speechless when he kisses her. Andrew softens toward Heather after she makes a moving speech at the launderette, while an extravagant gesture from Rose leaves Dot feeling unwanted. Lola hopes to reconcile Jay and Ben by inviting them to her latest ultrasound scan, and a panicked Alfie tries to back out of his deal with Derek

28x30 - 17/02/2012

February 17, 2012

Shirley's attempt to defuse the tension between herself and Andrew backfires, leaving Heather feeling torn between her best friend and her fiance. Tamwar finally summons the courage to show Afia his scars following some words of wisdom from Fat Boy, while Janine is irritated when she receives an unwanted gift from Michael

28x31 - 20/02/2012

February 20, 2012

Derek is left feeling humiliated following an argument with Roxy - and as his anger grows, he starts to plot her downfall. Whitney tries to make amends with a heartbroken Fat Boy, but her efforts only wound his pride further, while Syed is furious when Amira hires Anthony to help out on their market stall

28x32 - 21/02/2012

February 21, 2012

Jack discovers a more vulnerable side to Derek when his elder brother reveals a sorrowful secret. Meanwhile, Roxy plans to intercept one of Derek's contraband alcohol shipments, but Alfie worries she is getting in over her head. Amira is not impressed when Anthony invites her to the Moons' family home, and Dot and Cora try to find out who is sending love letters to Rose

28x34 - 24/02/2012

February 24, 2012

Jack violently confronts Derek after discovering his plot to exact revenge on Roxy - but his brother refuses to apologise for his actions. Max and Tanya argue about the future of their relationship, Anthony comes up with a new plan to impress Amira, and Heather fears her wedding is set to be a disaster

28x35 - 27/02/2012

February 27, 2012

Max struggles to fight his attraction to Roxy when he takes part in a poker game at Alfie's. He is joined at the table by his brothers - and while Derek sets about intimidating the other players, Jack remains upset at being kept apart from Amy. Michael tries to figure out where he stands with Janine, and Marsden's taunts leave Shirley more concerned than ever about Ben's statement

28x36 - 28/02/2012

February 28, 2012

Lucy digs deeper into Mandy's suspicious behaviour and enlists Lauren's help to find evidence that will prove she only wants Ian's money. Cora clashes with Janine about the mess left behind following R&R's latest club night, while Ray realises how much Bianca's financial problems are hurting her family. Elsewhere, Billy tries to make a deal with Lola

28x37 - 01/03/2012

March 1, 2012

Michael grows frustrated with Janine's lax attitude during a pregnancy class and angrily accuses her of forcing him out of their baby's life. Lucy is shocked when she discovers who Mandy has been sending money to, Max becomes jealous of Tanya and Jack's friendship, and Zainab receives a letter summoning her to discuss Yusef's will

28x38 - 02/03/2012

March 2, 2012

Janine fears she has driven Michael away for good, but is distracted from her worries by news of a meeting with a potential business partner. However, she discovers Michael waiting for her instead - and receives a shock when he proposes to her. Mandy feels uncomfortable as Lorraine starts making herself at home, Lucy and Whitney realise how serious Lauren's drinking problem has become, and Zainab gets some good news - but cannot bring herself to feel happy about it

28x39 - 05/03/2012

March 5, 2012

An increasingly bitter and resentful Lauren drinks herself into a stupor on a night out, and ends the evening lying in a gutter. Her friends retrieve her and take her to safety - but the incident brings back horrifying memories for Whitney. Max and Tanya try to rekindle their relationship by having a meal together at the Argee Bhajee, while Michael contemplates his future with Janine. Tamwar angrily refuses to take Yusef's money, and Mandy becomes more unsettled by Lorraine's presence in the Square

28x40 - 06/03/2012

March 6, 2012

Zainab accidentally offends Kim and Denise, but faces a bigger problem when Fat Boy discovers a note suggesting Tamwar is about to leave Afia - and Walford - for good. She races to the Tube station to plead with him to stay, and discovers just how badly hurt he was by his ordeal at Christmas. Mandy catches Lorraine stealing money from Ian, a Branning family argument leads Lauren to declare she wants to move out, and Christian suggests he and Syed should buy Amira out of the business

28x41 - 08/03/2012

March 8, 2012

Zainab tries to reveal what happened on the night of the fire - but Afia is in an unforgiving mood and forces her to look at Tamwar's scars. Distraught, Zainab fears she has ruined her family's lives, but comfort comes from an unlikely source. At the Moons' house, Amira confesses to Anthony that she is just pretending to be happy, while Kim and Denise get a surprise in the post

28x42 - 09/03/2012

March 9, 2012

Mandy confronts Lorraine after discovering she has started drinking again, but her mother viciously belittles her. Ian then arrives and, sensing the tension, suggests a family meal at the Argee Bhajee. However, Lorraine's cruel words finally prompt Mandy to lash out. Shirley tries to force herself into Heather and Andrew's wedding plans, Masood arranges for Afia and Tamwar to have some time to themselves, and Lauren realises she needs to find a new source of income

28x43 - 12/03/2012

March 12, 2012

Shirley discovers how much Phil is suffering in prison, and visits Ian to ask him to speak to Ben. However, he turns her away - but she reacts by smashing her way into his house, and makes it clear that she will not take no for an answer. Tanya nervously visits the hospital for her MRI scan, accompanied by Max, while Rose is suspicious when she hears Dot telephoning the bank

28x44 - 13/03/2012

March 13, 2012

Tanya fears the worst as she awaits the results of her scan, while Max struggles to keep his composure - forcing Cora to intervene. Ian tries to make Ben see sense by taking him to visit Phil in prison, Dot realises Heather is unhappy with her second-hand wedding dress, and Roxy is horrified to discover she has nits

28x45 - 15/03/2012

March 15, 2012

The Brannings discover the results of Tanya's scan, and Lauren tries to help her think positively about the future - while Derek feels shut out by his brothers. Andrew admits his dark secret to Heather, and Ian offers to help Phil, but is frustrated when he disowns Ben as his son

28x46 - 16/03/2012

March 16, 2012

Heather feels uneasy as she goes on her hen night, and Shirley urges her not to marry Andrew. Things get more awkward at R&R when Rose accuses the bride-to-be of stealing her son, before Dot toasts the happy couple - but only leaves Heather more unsure about whether she can go through with the wedding. Meanwhile, Ian wrestles with his conscience as he considers revealing what Ben told him, and turns to Patrick for advice

28x47 - 19/03/2012

March 19, 2012

Heather is heartbroken when Shirley refuses to forgive her - and after discovering Rose has ruined her wedding dress, she decides to get away from the stresses of the Square and elope with Andrew. Ben starts to panic when Marsden asks to discuss his statement, while Shirley visits Phil in prison and pledges her loyalty to him

28x48 - 20/03/2012

March 20, 2012

Phil furiously confronts a terrified Ben, determined to make him pay for lying to the police - but is faced with a terrible dilemma when he realises his son could be in serious trouble. Meanwhile, Shirley prepares to welcome Phil back home, and a traumatised Jay struggles to deal with the things he has seen

28x49 - 21/03/2012

March 21, 2012

A distraught Shirley returns from Heather's flat with George in her arms - giving Phil, Ben and Jay the excuse they need to visit the crime scene. However, the police soon arrive to start their investigation, and take all of them to the station. Meanwhile, Andrew, Rose, Patrick and Roxy are horrified to discover what has happened

28x50 - 22/03/2012

March 22, 2012

Police officers question Ben and Jay separately, and Phil hopes their alibis will hold up - but as the evening unfolds, DS Crisp and his officers identify their chief suspect. Meanwhile, as news of Heather's death spreads, the rest of the Square's residents struggle to come to terms with what has happened

28x51 - 26/03/2012

March 26, 2012

The Mitchells' home life becomes increasingly fractured, as a grief-stricken Shirley cannot stand to be around Ben, while Phil despairs about what kind of person his son has turned into. Andrew hopes Dot will confirm his alibi - but is unaware Patrick and Shirley have given her reason to doubt his innocence. Ian wonders if Mandy is hiding something from him, and Bianca struggles to pay her rent

28x52 - 27/03/2012

March 27, 2012

Jay struggles to cope with his guilty conscience when George comes to stay with the Mitchells. He leaves the house in an attempt to clear his head - but receives a chilling reminder of how much trouble Andrew could be in. Patrick calls the police after making a discovery at the allotments, and Dot, Cora and Rose break into R&R to search for Andrew's missing jumper. Meanwhile, Ben tells Roxy that he is sorry about what he did to Heather

28x53 - 29/03/2012

March 29, 2012

Jay summons the courage to talk to the police. Lauren realises her 18th birthday might not be a happy one, when she discovers Whitney cannot afford a big night out. Alfie considers firing Jean to save money, Rose and Dot argue about Andrew's innocence and Ian helps Bobby make a family tree - but Mandy is annoyed that she is not on it

28x54 - 30/03/2012

March 30, 2012

Jean throws an 1980s-themed night at the Vic to pay tribute to Heather - but Shirley is disgusted, and accuses everyone of mocking her friend's memory. Tanya tries to cheer Lauren up by preparing a special birthday lunch, only for her daughter to ruin it by turning up drunk, and Mandy is furious when Ian finally reveals what Lorraine told him

28x55 - 02/04/2012

April 2, 2012

Ian tracks Mandy down and begs her to return home by offering back her engagement ring.

28x56 - 03/04/2012

April 3, 2012

A poker game between the males of Albert Square separates the men from the boys.

28x57 - 05/04/2012

April 5, 2012

Alfie fights back after becoming embroiled in another of Derek's dodgy deals.

28x58 - 06/04/2012

April 6, 2012

Dot's conviction about Andrew's guilt wavers after his declaration of love for Heather.