Next week on EastEnders, Karen Taylor arrives back in the Square demanding answers about what's happened to her son.
Elsewhere, Linda hits the booze even harder, Gina's suspicious of her granddad's motives and Kat starts to have doubts about her new relationship.
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Monday, February 5 (Episode 6851)
Writer: Jessica Barnes
Director: John Greening
Feeling regretful, Linda confides in Elaine.
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Alfie opens up to Ian, who suggests he go on a holiday to celebrate the end of his cancer treatment.
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Linda apologies to Alfie for avoiding him. After revealing that he's going on holiday, he invites Linda to join him.
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Jack wakes up at Stacey's, having spent the night, but when he arrives home he lies to Denise and tells her that he slept on the sofa.
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On the day of the cafe reopening, Nish and Kat discover that there has been a leak and the floor may have to be ripped up and replaced. The women gather for a crisis meeting, and later, Denise visits Pastor Clayton, who advises her to unburden herself from her torment...
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Eddie arrives at The Vic to share the news that he's being given an award for championing diversity in boxing, but Gina's wary of his 'nice guy' act.
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Bernie comes up with a plan to win her old job back and before too long Nish has offered her the manager's position. But he berates her for accidentally playing an old voice note from Keanu - and then, Karen suddenly arrives...
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This episode airs Monday, February 5 at 7.35pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Wednesday, February 7 (Episode 6852)
Writer: Jessica Barnes
Director: John Greening
Karen causes quite the commotion at the cafe, angering Nish - and soon Phil shows up demanding his 50 grand, but Karen's too determined to get answers about what happened with Keanu.
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Terrified by Karen's return, Linda rushes home to pack and leave, despite Elaine's protestations.
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Stacey's shocked to hear that Linda is leaving and pays her a visit.
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Karen refuses to pay Phil and twists the knife with comments about how close Kat and Nish are getting. Later, Phil seeks Kathy's advice on what to do with her.
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Eddie receives a call from Gloria - and he tells her that everything is going to plan...
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This episode airs Wednesday, February 7 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Thursday, February 8 (Episode 6853)
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Director: John Greening
Gina admits her concerns about Eddie to her mum and later, Cindy challenges George about his positive attitude towards his dad.
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Kat reluctantly accepts a gift of a coat from Nish which is clearly not her style, and when she leaves for work without it, Nish catches up with her and asks her to wear it. Jean gives Kat some food for thought, prompting Kat to request a meeting with Phil.
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Karen's still in the Square demanding answers - but will she get any?
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Also: Lauren spots Linda secretly drinking in The Vic.
This episode airs Thursday, February 8 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Friday, February 9 (Episode 6854)
Writer: Jeff Povey
Director: John Greening
Cindy has another argument with George, and after talking to Peter and Ian, she makes a decision.
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Ben and Callum intervene when Kat and Priya come to blows in the Square.
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Kat's horrified to learn that Tommy has gone back to live with Phil and promptly marches over to No. 55.
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Lauren catches Linda with a bag full of wine from the Minute Mart and quickly whisks Annie away to look after her. Despite Lauren and Kathy's instructions to sober up, Linda heads off to The Albert...
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This episode airs Friday, February 9 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Neil Wilkes
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