This week on EastEnders, Cindy finally comes to in hospital... and before too long, Lauren is arrested for attempted murder.
Elsewhere, Sonia's trial gets underway with Reiss AWOL, Denise and Ravi's secret affair is rumbled and the market traders get a major update on the council's plans.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week's new episodes!
Monday, January 13 (Episode 7048)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Richard Lynn
Denise invites Jack and the Brannings to celebrate Raymond's birthday and Nigel gets Phil an invite too.
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Ravi gets jealous of Jack, while Phil's selfishness irks Denise. Later, Ravi and Denise get a moment together but Nugget catches them kissing.
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Reiss heads to prison to visit Sonia, who begs him to help prove her innocence and to get Bianca along to the trial for support.
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As the trial begins, neither Reiss or Bianca are there.
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Also: Cindy awakens and is horrified to learn that her attacker was probably known to her. Later, Cindy speaks to the police and Lauren is arrested for attempted meanwhile.
Elsewhere, Nicola's nose is put out of joint as Teddy heads off on a spa break with Sharon.
This episode airs Monday, January 13 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Tuesday, January 14 (Episode 7049)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Richard Lynn
Ravi tries to keep Nugget quiet about what he saw, while Denise returns home in a panic. Jack gets the wrong idea and assumes she's upset because of Phil's behaviour and offers his support. Later, a jealous Ravi catches Denise and Jack in a warm moment - and he makes it clear to her that he won't be anyone's dirty little secret for long.
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Lauren is quizzed by the police about her movements on the night of the attack. Peter deduces that Lauren has been arrested based on what Cindy must have told the police, so he demands his mother retract her statement. But Peter's shocked when Lauren tells him what really happened on Christmas Day.
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Also: Yolande urges Nigel to tell Phil the truth about his health.
This episode airs Tuesday, January 14 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Wednesday, January 15 (Episode 7050)
Writer: Jahvel Hall
Director: Richard Lynn
The doctors inform Cindy that she will be released tomorrow and he assures her that he'll find her somewhere to stay. After Ian flatly refuses, Peter tricks Reiss into agreeing to let Cindy have his spare room.
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Elsewhere, Martin informs Reiss that Sonia's trial has been adjourned due to his actions, while Denise knocks back Jack in front of an amused Nicola.
Ruby encourages Martin to get answers from the council about the Bridge St. Market - and later, he returns with the news that he has tonight to pull together the traders' case to present to the council.
This episode airs Wednesday, January 15 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Thursday, January 16 (Episode 7051)
Writer: Orla Hannon
Director: Richard Lynn
Ruby isn't best pleased to see Martin and Stacey chatting about the market project. Mr Lister arrives with an update from the council...
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Denise thanks Jack for stepping in to protect Chelsea last night and invites him for a drink later.
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Cindy arrives back in the Square to a hostile reception and uncomfortable new living arrangements with Reiss. Meanwhile, George is on edge and Anna voices her fears to Gina.
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This episode airs Thursday, January 16 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Neil Wilkes
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