Next Episode of EastEnders is
Season 2026 / Episode 72 and airs on 06 May 2026 05:00
Set in the East End of London, the show focuses on the tensions between love and family with stories ranging from hard-hitting social issues, to personal, human tragedies. And there's plenty of funny moments too.
Classic characters old and new across thousands of episodes have shared a drink in The Queen Vic, shed tears of despair or joy, sat on Arthur's bench in the Square... and at some point or other they probably crossed paths with Ian Beale.
Phil's search continues, two Walford residents face a race against time, and Nigel receives some visitors.
Albert Square comes together to celebrate a friend, Phil battles his inner demons, and Max and Cindy's romance causes friction.
Nicola receives a shock, Phil and Sam support a loved one, and Ian desperately tries to gain extra votes.
Nicola is forced to come clean to George, Ian makes a rash decision after being humiliated by Oscar, and Linda makes a decision for the sake of her family.
Ian instantly regrets his actions, Grant steps in to help a friend, and Gina and Harry are forced to come clean.
It's election day, and Ian and Elaine are anxiously awaiting the results. Nicola tries to support George, and Max's jealousy mounts.
Ian makes a worrying discovery, Nicola takes matters into her own hands, and Grant helps a friend.
Bea finds herself in hot water, Mark tries to ask for help, and George and Nicola face questions from their family.
Grant makes a situation worse, Bea panics about her actions, and Nicola realises she is out of options.
Bea is out of options, Mark and Grant's relationship is more strained than ever, and Cindy tries to get through to George.
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