Freddie, Harry and Felix on EastEnders on March 18, 2025 / BBC
Next week on EastEnders, Harry goes off the rails as he tries to find out what happened to Shireen.
Meanwhile, Phil faces his inner trauma in the mental health unit, Lily struggles to process her grief and Nigel gets confused around Lexi.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week’s new episodes!
Monday, March 17
Episode: 7085
Writer: Lisa Gifford
Director: Karl Neilson
It’s the fourth anniversary of Shireen’s disappearance, and at the Arches Harry gets an unexpected visit from Asad, Shireen’s brother, who tells him that he no longer thinks he was involved in his sister going missing.
Nicola hosts a vigil for Shireen at Harry’s Barn but is shocked when Asad shows up and accuses Teddy of Shireen’s murder. Teddy denies the claims and Harry steps in to protect his dad, but back at home Harry begs Teddy for the truth.
Later, Nicola visits a man called Benji and asks him where Shireen is…
Also on Monday: Nigel breaks down to Linda, while Kathy coaches Jean on how to handle a difficult Ruby over the issue of Martin’s funeral.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Tuesday, March 18
Episode: 7086
Writer: David Moor
Director: Karl Neilson
Nicola is caught out by Teddy while on the phone to a drug supplier and admits that she’s dealing.
Harry makes a show of himself at The Albert as he picks a fight with Felix and has to be taken home by Nicola and Teddy.
Also on Tuesday: Kathy is caught between Ruby and Jean over their differing plans for Martin’s funeral, while Nigel confuses Lexi for Clare.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Wednesday, March 19
Episode: 7087
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Karl Neilson
Callum decides that he’s going to tell Lexi the truth about where Phil really is.
Billy confronts Nigel over what he said to Lexi and later, a confused Nigel gets comfort from Linda. Later, once the air is cleared, Billy, Callum, Lexi, Nigel and Linda all head to Phil’s mental health unit to visit him…
Amy and Avani try to help Lily cope with her grief over Martin’s death.
Teddy admits to Sharon that he still cares about her. Later, he furtively calls Junior to tell him their business deal is on but decides to keep it a secret from Nicola.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Thursday, March 20
Episode: 7088
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Karl Neilson
A special episode follows Phil’s time in the mental health unit over the course of four weeks.
Initially Phil finds it difficult to open up in his therapy sessions and group activities, but then meets a fellow patient called Gaz and forms a bond with him over their shared life experiences.
Over the month Phil faces his inner demons and eventually support worker Yasmin helps him see that he is ready to leave. Having listened to voicemails from Sharon and Nigel, Phil discharges himself.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
