The auction on EastEnders on July 22, 2025 / BBC
Next week on EastEnders, the Slaters go up against the Beales to take over The Vic – but who, if anyone, will emerge triumphant?
Meanwhile, Suki rails at Vinny for going to Ash’s engagement party, Avani discovers that she is pregnant, and Phil continues to argue with Julie over what’s best for Nigel.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week’s new episodes!
Monday, July 21 – Part One
Episode: 7157
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Lance Kneeshaw
Phil and Jay face off over Lexi, with Phil adamant that she should live with him.
Later, Phil’s panicked when Julie arrives and tells him that Nigel’s gone missing, but Jay and Callum manage to track him down.
Suki snaps at Vinny over Ash’s recent engagement news and a row breaks out when she discovers that he’s going to the engagement party. Vinny shares some home truths about Suki’s style of parenting – how will she take it?
Also: The Slaters go head to head with the Beales for The Vic, while Kathy calls Sharon to convince her to let Vicki stay.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Monday, July 21 – Part Two
Episode: 7158
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Lance Kneeshaw
Kat arrives with good news from the bank, but she’s soon left devastated when Stacey reveals that she can no longer lend her the money. Stacey reconsiders the loan offer after some words of wisdom from Jean, and as the auction begins, a bidding war erupts between the Beales and a developer as Jean, Freddie and Mo desperately attempt to stall proceedings.
Something’s troubling Avani and with her mum and dad both preoccupied, she turns to Barney for help – and a test reveals that she’s pregnant.
Julie and Phil continue to butt heads – and later, Julie opens up to Jay while Yolande attempts to speak to Phil about the situation.
Also: Nicola steals Harry’s phone after learning that he’s working for Ravi, then tips off Jack about a dodgy deal which results in Ravi and Okie being arrested.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 8pm on BBC One.
Tuesday, July 22
Episode: 7159
Writer: Orla Hannon
Director: Lance Kneeshaw
Linda decides to come clean to Oscar about Annie’s paternity but is taken aback when he insists that Max should know. Can Lauren convince him not to tell their dad?
The police raid No.41 looking for evidence of Ravi’s criminal behaviour and Priya jumps into action, enlisting Harry and Kojo to help shift drugs from one of Ravi’s properties.
Meanwhile, Avani attempts to tell Priya about her pregnancy but soon reconsiders. Later, Suki catches Avani looking at a family planning website and Avani admits that she’s pregnant and wants an abortion.
Also on Tuesday: Phil and Julie clearly have a different idea about what Nigel likes and doesn’t, but after speaking to Billy, Phil decides to make more of an effort.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Thursday, July 24
Episode: 7160
Writer: Johnny Candon
Director: Lance Kneeshaw
Oscar wakes up after a one-night stand and gets a talking-to from Jack about his behaviour and the impact it could have on Peter and Lauren. Later, Oscar babysits for the couple but gets a surprise when his old acquaintance Mike arrives and threatens him – and after he leaves, Oscar discovers a chilling threat.
Vinny leaves for Ash’s engagement party, while Avani explains to Barney why she’s not keeping the baby. Later, Suki makes amends with Eve over her recent distant behaviour.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
