Picture Spoilers: This week on EastEnders (October 19-22)

This week on EastEnders, Cindy returns from her honeymoon and is determined to make Max pay.

Meanwhile, Kat searches for the main she believes left Zoe to die, Denzel’s worst nightmares come true and Lauren starts looking into Ned’s past.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week’s new episodes!

Monday, October 19

Episode: 7419
Writer:Jessica Barnes
Director:Mickey Jones

After Denzel’s blackmailer demands the money or his nudes will be leaked, Nugget tries to help by stealing money from the Minute Mart but the pair are caught in their tracks by Yolande.

Later, Howie and Kim surprise Denzel with a signet ring for his birthday but he’s forced to pawn it to get the cash he needs.

As Denzel’s family and friends gather to celebrate his birthday, a jealous Craig sends Denzel’s nudes on to Kim and Howie, leaving everyone horrified.

Determined to find the man she believes is responsible for Zoe’s death, Kat and Alfie track down the former owner of Charlie’s cab but are disappointed to learn that he has already been cleared by police.

Meanwhile, Jasmine questions Alfie about Kat’s suspicious behaviour.

Max learns that Cindy has returned with Rafael, a young man she met on honeymoon. Cindy boldly declares that she’s focused on her future but is left dented when her card is declined.

Later, Max agrees to help her financially but Cindy becomes suspicious when she finds a lipstick in his flat and resolves to find the mystery woman.

Also on Monday: Gemma and Jodie attempt to keep their car troubles from Ned.

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

Tuesday, October 20

Episode: 7420
Writer: Jessica Barnes
Director: Mickey Jones

Jasmine, Josh and Oscar organise a bingo night in Zoe’s honour in an attempt to lift Kat’s spirits.

Also on Tuesday: Amy agrees to leave Walford with Craig, Denzel admits that he sold his new ring to pay the blackmailer, Cindy continues digging into Max’s secret relationship and Nancy learns about Elaine’s fling with Ian.

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

Wednesday, October 21

Episode: 7421
Writer:Lawrie Jordan
Director: Mickey Jones

Jack and Amy remain at loggerheads while Amy tries to find a way to access her trust fund early.

Lauren arranges to see Mark but he pulls away when he spots Ned and Ryder, then warns Lauren that they need to keep their distance from Ned.

Also on Wednesday: Cindy scuppers Max’s chances of buying No.31 from Suki, while Max enlists Oscar’s help to prove that he never consummated his marriage with Cindy.

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

Thursday, October 22

Episode: 7422
Writer:Mark Stevenson
Director: Mickey Jones

Lauren becomes increasingly suspicious of Ned’s influence over Ian, who has a new outlook on life following his prison release. Digging into Ned’s past, she gets a cryptic clue from Ryder about Ned’s former career…

Max’s problems mount when HMRC catches up with his secret New Zealand property. Convinced that he’s hiding something, Cindy demands answers…

Also on Thursday: Amy’s evasive when Denzel starts questioning her version of events.

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