Sean and Jack on EastEnders on November 3, 2026 / © BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
Next week on EastEnders, Sean Slater’s back in Walford to help in the hunt for Amy.
Meanwhile, Lee’s drinking causes ructions for the Carters, Gemma tries to make friends and sparks fly for Ian on Bonfire Night.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week’s new episodes!
Monday, November 2
Episode: 7427
Writer:Jonny O’Neill
Director:Lance Kneeshaw
Sean and Jack have spent all night searching for Amy and when they return to the Square, Lily has a go at Sean for not saying hello.
Back at No.27, Sean and Jack update the family on the latest – and later, the pair argue with Max about him giving Amy his inheritance. Lily arrives with evidence – Amy opened a bank account online using Charli’s tablet, information they hand over to the police.
Meanwhile, Amy and Craig hide out in a bedsit, where Craig arranges a place for them to stay abroad. But when Craig sees that the bank account is frozen, he hits Amy.
Cindy’s in a good mood after breakfast with Gina and Peter but that soon fades when Max arrives with Linda.
Also on Monday: Ian decides to host a bonfire night celebration, while Gemma tries to make friends in Walford.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Tuesday, November 3
Episode: 7428
Writer: Jonny O’Neill
Director: Lance Kneeshaw
As the family worry for Amy, Sean comes up with an idea to get her to return home – Denise recording a plea video.
Linda challenges Lee to go sober for a week, but when Nancy invites Linda rather than Lee to her ante-natal class, Lee gets drunk then arrives at the class and causes a scene.
Ned gets Ryder a job with Ian.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Wednesday, November 4
Episode: 7429
Writer:Lauren Klee
Director: Lance Kneeshaw
Ian realises that they can’t use Ryder’s fireworks as they’re out of date and tries to speak to Elaine to get some of hers, but she gets the wrong end of the stick and thinks he’s asking her on a date so refuses. Ryder and Oscar then team up to steal her fireworks, causing an argument between Elaine and Ian. As they bicker, Ian diffuses tensions with a kiss.
Also on Wednesday: Max is upset when Linda asks him to stay out of her family affairs, while Honey asks Gemma to set up a book club.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Thursday, November 5
Episode: 7430
Writer: Lauren Klee
Director: Lance Kneeshaw
Max tries to talk to Nancy about Lee but she tells him to keep his nose out of it. Later, Max tells Lauren that he plans to insert himself into Linda’s family regardless, while the Carters decide to call a truce.
Nicola intervenes and encourages Sharon and Walford’s women to join Gemma’s book club.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
