WEEK 22 COVER: Zack, Vicki and Ross on EastEnders on May 25, 2026 / BBC
This week on EastEnders, Vicki and Ross prepare to get married – but will Zack succeed in throwing a spanner in the works?
Meanwhile, Grant takes the rap for Mark, Ian and Elaine agree to be friends and Denise receives some devastating news.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week’s new episodes!
Monday, May 25
Episode: 7335
Writer: Simon Norman
Director: Charlotte Conquest
Vicki considers selling her dad’s ring in order to fund her honeymoon but Kathy advises her to think carefully beforehand.

At Knight Fusion, George is surprised when Gina shows up but she explains that Nicola is at home panicking about Ivy. George rushes out, leaving Gina with Eddie, but when he tries to make conversation with her she ignores him and instead takes him home.


After seeing an exchange between Lauren and Mark, Max tries the keys he found in the office in the door of No.55 but is caught in the act by Cindy, forcing him to share his suspicions. At the unveiling of the new car lot name, Max and Cindy make public accusations at Mark – and when Mark denies it, Grant claims that he was the one behind everything.


Also on Monday: Zack receives some gutting news, while Will gets excited about going to a rave with Oscar.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Tuesday, May 26
Episode: 7336
Writer: Bryan Kirkwood
Director: Charlotte Conquest
Cindy accuses Grant of lying in order to protect Mark as Max threatens to call the police. Later, Sam suggests that she joins Grant in Portugal when he leaves.
Mark attempts to smooth things over with Lauren but their chat is interrupted when Lauren spots police officers heading into No.3 and Mark quickly tips off the Mitchells. Phil waits in the car with Sam as Cindy and Max direct officers towards No.55….

Zack gives Vicki a bracelet with the hopes that she will wear it at the wedding to demonstrate that she still cares about him, but she refuses. Later, when Ross finds Zack in a bad mood, Zack hints to him that Vicki may be cheating again.

Ian and Elaine clear the air and agree to be friends.


Also on Tuesday: There’s tension between Harry and Eddie when Eddie criticises Gina, while Will is upset when he gets back late from the hospital and misses going to the rave with Oscar.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Wednesday, May 27
Episode: 7337
Writer: Kevin Rundle
Director: Charlotte Conquest
As her wedding day dawns, Vicki’s full of excitement but also slightly concerned by Ross’s silence.

Zack questions Ross about his decision to go through with it, then tries to convince Vicki that she’s marrying the wrong man.


A mix-up with the wedding car leaves Vicki forced to travel on the tube, while at the venue, Ross grows increasingly nervous. Vicki eventually arrives with Mark, followed soon afterwards by Zack – but when the ceremony begins, Ross has an epiphany and asks her if Zack was the man she slept with.



Also on Wednesday: Priya is surprised to discover that Ravi has returned home, Denise is called in for a bone marrow test and Honey and Billy assure Will that he doesn’t have to cope with his caring responsibilities alone.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Thursday, May 28
Episode: 7338
Writer: Kevin Rundle
Director: Charlotte Conquest
Denise receives the results of her recent medical tests and is left stunned when she is told that she has blood cancer.


This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.