Next week on EastEnders, Sam uses Aunt Sal's funeral as an opportunity to get hold of some money.
Elsewhere, Cindy's disturbed by the prospect of Bobby dating Anna, Denise's behaviour becomes more concerning and the truth about Phil's infidelity finally comes out.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, January 15 (Episode 6839)
Writer: Jonny O'Neill
Director: David Beton
The Mitchells gather to pay their respects at Aunt Sal's funeral, with Alfie stepping in for Kat. When Sam pressures Billy and Ben into attending, Phil's suspicious that she may have an ulterior motive.
At the funeral, Sal's husband Harold gives a moving eulogy which even brings Phil to tears. Later, at the wake, Sam's shocked when Harold tells her that Sal left her, Phil and Grant £100k to split - and she wastes no time in demanding her share, but Phil refuses.
After learning from Alfie that Phil slept with Emma, Sam returns to Peggy's to blackmail her brother.
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Suki learns from Priya that the builders might re-lay the café foundations so that Nish can turn it into flats. Suki's surprised when she visits Nish and he agrees to reconsider, but then Denise arrives...
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Also: Cindy discourages Lauren from the idea of getting back with Peter.
This episode airs Monday, January 15 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Wednesday, January 17 (Episode 6840)
Writer: Simon Ashdown
Director: David Beton
At a therapy session, Jack's irked when Denise - distracted by recent events - clearly isn't paying attention. Later, Jack bumps into Stacey and it's clear that there are still feelings between them.
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While Elaine prepares The Vic for Phil and Kat's joint karaoke-themed birthday party, Sam continues to try blackmailing Phil to no avail.
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Kat's concerned when she spots Phil talking with Ben across the Square, but when she confronts Ben, he covers for his dad.
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Phil eventually caves to Sam's demands for the money... but after getting what she wants, Sam takes to the mic in The Vic and reveals that Phil slept with Emma.
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Also: Cindy's rattled when she learns that Bobby and Anna are going on a date.
This episode airs Wednesday, January 17 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Thursday, January 18 (Episode 6841)
Writer: Simon Ashdown
Director: David Beton
Sam's given the cold shoulder after her microphone revelation and seeks moral support from Ricky.
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Will Phil admit the truth to Kat?
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This episode airs Thursday, January 18 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Friday, January 19 (Episode 6842)
Writer: Daran Little
Director: David Beton
Ian and Peter are shocked when Cindy tells Bobby that he's not good enough to date Anna, but Ian steps in and arranges a reservation for them at Walford East. Bobby's surprised when Cindy shows up...
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News of Phil's cheating spreads around the Square as Kat visits The Vic to get hammered.
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Denise accepts Yolande's invite to the community church group and is surprised at how comforting she finds it.
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Also: Kim gets suspicious after she smells perfume on Howie's clothes.
This episode airs Friday, January 19 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Neil Wilkes
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