January 2, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine insists that it is better for the truth to come out. But both Tiffany and Nigel might disagree..
January 6, 1997 • 30m
Dan has some explaining to do after an early morning surprise for Tony and Simon. Clare decides to intervene and try to sort out Nigel's problems.
January 7, 1997 • 30m
After his row with Simon, Tony faces a difficult day. Nigel keeps his distance from Grant but Lorraine visits him and opens her heart.
January 9, 1997 • 30m
Alan demands some answers from Frankie but does not like what he hears. Tony is thrilled to see Simon but worries about his night ...Read more
January 13, 1997 • 30m
Nigel wants to get fit. Lorraine wants to spend more time with Grant, Gita is worried about her hospital appointment, and Pat and ...Read more
January 14, 1997 • 30m
The Square remembers Arthur. Phil gets into trouble at the Arches. Frankie and Alan argue.
January 16, 1997 • 30m
Frankie tells Alan about sleeping with Tony. Ricky finds the Arches closed. Phil gets drunk, then mugged. Tiffany confronts Grant ...Read more
January 20, 1997 • 30m
Peggy is surprised when Aunt Sal comes to stay. Gita has an appointment at the hospital. Phil has some bad news for Kathy when he finally comes home.
January 21, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine finds a flat but is worried what Joe will think. Gita gets the all clear from the fertility clinic but is worried what Sa...Read more
January 23, 1997 • 30m
Kathy spends the day contemplating her future with Phil. Peggy and Grant have words after she sacks Lorraine, and Gita attempts to...Read more
January 27, 1997 • 30m
Nigel is training for the London marathon. Bianca is planning her wedding. Ian threatens Ruth about her noisy tenants. Sanjay does...Read more
January 28, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine finds Joe's bottles of medication in the bin and asks him why he's thrown them away. Joe's determined that he feels fine ...Read more
January 30, 1997 • 30m
Sanjay surprises Gita. Sonia's worries unite Carol and Alan. Phil begs Kathy to give him one more chance.
February 3, 1997 • 30m
Kathy makes Phil face up to his alcoholism. Ricky is shocked to discover what's been going on at The Arches. Joe worries Lorraine....Read more
February 4, 1997 • 30m
Phil has to try harder if he wants to see Ben. Bianca goes to Spain. Tony's looking for a job. Lorraine and Joe don't go to Fiji -...Read more
February 6, 1997 • 30m
Phil has to try harder if he wants to see Ben. Bianca goes to Spain. Tony's looking for a job. Lorraine and Joe don't go to Fiji -...Read more
February 10, 1997 • 30m
Billy has a day off school and Blossom looks after him in the cafe. Pauline throws Craig, Stuart and the other gang members out of...Read more
February 11, 1997 • 30m
Ian wakes up Huw and Lenny by playing loud music from his car. Peggy visits Phil but later makes Kathy feel guilty. Robbie wants to take up boxing.
February 13, 1997 • 30m
Alan hears of Billy being caught up in an armed raid. Phil agrees to start counselling. Robbie is learning to box. Huw and Lenny start cab driving.
February 17, 1997 • 30m
Phil embarks on a very important journey. Kathy fears what the future might hold. Gita struggles to get through to Sanjay.
February 18, 1997 • 30m
Phil's alcoholism is at the centre of this episode as he attends a counselling session in an attempt to beat it and win Kathy back.
February 20, 1997 • 30m
Pauline is on the warpath with Tony. Peggy reaches the end of a long battle but her plans seems insensitive to Kathy. An adventure...Read more
February 24, 1997 • 30m
Robbie secures a job interview. Grant returns from Fiji and Billy is a prime witness in a court trial.
February 25, 1997 • 30m
Tension increases at The Vic. Ricky has some unwelcome visitors.
February 27, 1997 • 30m
Ricky gets arrested for his connection to stolen cars but will he keep quiet about Phil's involvement?
March 3, 1997 • 30m
Tiffany returns from Spain and Sanjay is back from India with his mother in tow. Mark has a chat with Martin about the disappearan...Read more
March 4, 1997 • 30m
Martin is caught grafittiing on the Community Centre. Later, he and his friends burgle Carol's house. Tiffany moves back with Tony...Read more
March 6, 1997 • 30m
Joe's religious experience takes an unexpected twist while the Fowlers confront some unpalatable home truths.
March 10, 1997 • 30m
Ricky has a lot of explaining to do. Grant is on a mission to sort out his love life.
March 11, 1997 • 30m
Tiffany is shocked by Grant asking for a divorce and tries to stop him leaving. They struggle and she falls in pain as the contrac...Read more
March 13, 1997 • 30m
News of the new arrival spreads around the Square, Some are celebrating but for others, life will never be the same again.
March 17, 1997 • 30m
Tiffany tells Bianca how much she enjoys being a mother, and Grant makes his position clear. Sarah is devastated when she pays an ...Read more
March 18, 1997 • 30m
Developments at the fellowship take their toll on Sarah, while Ricky's plans to marry Bianca come up against a major setback.
March 20, 1997 • 30m
Bianca receives some earth shattering news concerning Ricky. Huw and Lenny's party is brought to an abrupt end.
March 24, 1997 • 30m
Ricky finds himself at the center of the mystery surrounding Sarah's disappearance, while Ted is simply bent on revenge.
March 25, 1997 • 30m
Frankie is forced to face some home truths. Robbie is released by the police, but Ted tracks him down at home and renders him unconscious.
March 27, 1997 • 30m
The Jacksons face a family crisis. Grant and Lorraine are at loggerheads, but Ricky and Bianca try to work out their problems.
March 31, 1997 • 30m
Nigel plans an Easter surprise for Clare, and Sarah decides it's time to return home and face the music.
March 31, 1997 • 30m
Sarah insists that she wasn't raped. Ted confides in Kathy. The police interview Robbie.
April 1, 1997 • 30m
Sarah is staying with Kathy. Alan and Ted have a show down in the pub and Ted is arrested as he leaves the Vic. Nigel glues a coin...Read more
April 3, 1997 • 30m
Ted, having been arrested and spending a night in the cells, is released on bail. Grant, Tiffany and Tony go to get their blood te...Read more
April 7, 1997 • 30m
Ian is convinced he is being haunted by a ghost from the past. Tiffany has some good news from Grant.
April 8, 1997 • 30m
Tiffany finally gets some good news from Grant about getting a divorce. Pauline grows increasingly worried about Martin's behaviour.
April 10, 1997 • 30m
Ricky has to attend court and is shocked when he hears his sentence. Phil feels sorry for him and Ricky is worried about Bianca's ...Read more
April 14, 1997 • 30m
Ricky and Bianca's wedding is only one day away - but all's not well between them. Tony gets his first big break and Nigel is off ...Read more
April 15, 1997 • 30m
Ricky and Bianca's plans for a quiet night in are scuppered. Grant is concerned about the best man.
April 17, 1997 • 30m
After months of planning, the big day for Bianca and Ricky has finally arrived. However Ricky's stag night proved a little more ad...Read more
April 21, 1997 • 30m
Dot returns to the Square. Nigel and Pauline catch up with her at the sheltered housing. Dot has been visiting an unwell Ethel and...Read more
April 22, 1997 • 30m
Joe becomes convinced aliens are out to get him. Pat is persuaded to drive for Mr King.
April 24, 1997 • 30m
After staying at Nigel's, Dot is determined not to overstay her welcome. Sonia goes busking again and is caught by the police.
April 28, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine is worried about Joe. Grant finds out he is Courtney's father and decides to fight for custody. Tony gets advice from Pol...Read more
April 29, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine is worried about Joe and tells Grant the baby idea is a no-go. George stands Peggy up while Joe lets down tyres, and Caro...Read more
May 1, 1997 • 30m
Sanjay gets another stall. Tony gets a job offer. Neelam and Gita become friends. Joe has a breakdown and is sectioned.
May 5, 1997 • 30m
The Cobra Club is raided. Martin runs away from home.
May 6, 1997 • 30m
Martin is caught stealing school computers. Peggy gives George a hard time over the raid on the club. George sees his daughter Ann...Read more
May 8, 1997 • 30m
Grant is concerned about Tiffany and Courtney and files for custody of his daughter. Martin gets suspended from school.
May 12, 1997 • 30m
Felix returns to the Square and sees his old barbers being renovated. Lorraine and Bianca visit Joe in hospital. Grant meets with his solicitor.
May 13, 1997 • 30m
As word spreads about Joe's condition Lorraine finds it hard to deal with, and when Peggy offers her opinion it becomes too much to bear.
May 15, 1997 • 30m
Grant and Lorraine agree to separate for a while. Annie and George are spotted embracing in the street. Grant tells Peggy what he's seen.
May 19, 1997 • 30m
Peggy meets George's mystery woman - his daughter! There is chaos at Clare's birthday party. Lorraine is feeling guilty about Tiff...Read more
May 20, 1997 • 30m
Pauline arranges a trip to Arthur's grave and finds out she has a sister she never knew of. Grant tells Tiffany he's taking the baby.
May 22, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine visits Joe in hospital but finds that he was released yesterday. Dot goes to the doctors but finds her medical notes have gone missing.
May 26, 1997 • 30m
Tiffany still has no hot water at the flat and tries to find somewhere to bath Courtney; Peggy at the Vic helps out. Bianca is ref...Read more
May 27, 1997 • 30m
Mark's T-cell count has dropped and the doctor mentions drug therapy. Tony steals Lenny's keys, and him and Polly break into Georg...Read more
May 29, 1997 • 30m
Lenny is woken by an angry George. Lorraine arrives back in the Square with Joe and goes to the Vic to see Grant. Martin is beaten up by Shane's gang.
June 2, 1997 • 30m
Martin's involvement with the gang escalates as they plan a heist of the community centre.
June 3, 1997 • 30m
Martin inadvertently gets involved with the gang as they spray graffiti on the Vic's door and get caught by Grant. The gang plan t...Read more
June 5, 1997 • 30m
Ruth thinks about fostering. Bianca has her stock stolen. Lorraine agrees to return to work.
June 9, 1997 • 30m
Mark has to make life changing decisions. Lorraine's future is out of her hands. Ted is forced to think about the cost of freedom....Read more
June 10, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine confronts Grant over his treatment of Joe. Tiffany receives some unwelcome news; she and Peggy conspire to battle against the odds.
June 12, 1997 • 30m
Huw and Lenny's tenancy is left in question. Nigel helps Dot come to terms with her past. Bianca tries to make Tiffany face the da...Read more
June 16, 1997 • 30m
It's the day of Courtney's Christening. Naturally, Tony's not overjoyed. Nigel is so busy decorating Dot's flat, that he almost fo...Read more
June 17, 1997 • 30m
Joe is upset that Grant and Lorraine have split up. Tiffany tells Grant she loves him and that his future is with her and Courtney. Tony is beaten up.
June 19, 1997 • 30m
Tony is scared to go out. Nigel helps Dot move. Tiffany and Grant patch it up. A brick is thrown through Simon's window.
June 23, 1997 • 30m
Tony tries to keep a low profile but Simon has other plans. Ruth and Mark have been given a place on a fostering course.
June 24, 1997 • 30m
Robbie continues his fruitless search for Wellard. Damion is asking questions, but getting nowhere. The race between Nigel and Gra...Read more
June 26, 1997 • 30m
It's the day of the big race. Dot and Nellie bicker about who is in charge. Robbie makes fruitless visits to the local animal sanctuary.
June 30, 1997 • 30m
The police are still looking for Nick Cotton. Pauline tells Kathy she has been rooting through family documents to try and find her sister.
July 1, 1997 • 30m
Peggy tells Grant and Tiffany that it's time they started recruiting properly. Dot is hostage to Damion. Lenny and Huw go to the CAB.
July 3, 1997 • 30m
Nigel is concerned about Dot who admits that her visitor cleaned her out. Ted tells Kathy about his debts. Dot packs a case and di...Read more
July 7, 1997 • 30m
Ted's business problems continue and he starts selling up. Ian continues to plug the residents meeting. Nigel and Pauline become i...Read more
July 8, 1997 • 30m
George and Grant are at odds. Peggy's problems go from bad to worse when she gets done for serving under-age drinkers. Ted feels his age.
July 10, 1997 • 30m
Peggy hides upstairs after the police raid. Dot is in Rochdale. Ted can't find any work. Sarah is offered a job at the Refuge. Pol...Read more
July 14, 1997 • 30m
Ian opens his third chip shop, but things don't go well when the fish delivery is late. Tony and Polly are spotted by Tiffany going into his flat.
July 15, 1997 • 30m
Tony is horrified when he is confronted over his relationship with Polly. A delighted Barry decides that it does pay to mix busine...Read more
July 17, 1997 • 30m
Bianca bemoans the lack of a decent birthday present from Ricky. Ted oversleeps and misses his lift to work. Anita Banks comes to ...Read more
July 21, 1997 • 30m
Romance is in the air for Barry. Lenny signs up a hot new prospect. Pat takes on a sporting venture.
July 22, 1997 • 30m
The Hills family is in turmoil as Tony receives some distressing news at work. Ted drops a bombshell on a shocked Sarah.
July 24, 1997 • 30m
Ian has an unexpected proposition for Pat. Grant rediscovers the romance in his life. Nigel has an unexpected run in with the police.
July 28, 1997 • 30m
The tension increases between Phil and Ted. Alex convinces Sarah that Kathy is her only chance.
July 29, 1997 • 30m
Pat begins to rustle-up the darts team for practices. Ricky panics when he forgets to check the post for the bank statement and wo...Read more
July 31, 1997 • 30m
In the darts match Tiffany replaces Grant and wins the match for the boys team. Barry declares his undying love for Vanessa. Georg...Read more
August 4, 1997 • 30m
Bianca discovers the mysterious whereabouts of Ricky and is pleased he isn't having an affair. Phil's new found friend makes a dra...Read more
August 5, 1997 • 30m
Sarah and Ted remain at loggerheads over emigrating to Dubai. Bianca and Lenny continue to clash over Ricky's speedway plans. Sara...Read more
August 7, 1997 • 30m
Sarah's persuaded to see things Ted's way about going to Dubai. Pat's forced to change her mind regarding Barry's finances. Phil f...Read more
August 11, 1997 • 30m
Sarah and Ted get ready to go to Dubai. Grant and Annie discover more about each other. Bianca wants to make Ricky a star. Phil ma...Read more
August 12, 1997 • 30m
Grant agrees to go on holiday with Tiffany but doesn't know it's with Bianca and Ricky. Lorraine fusses over Joe due to Sarah's im...Read more
August 14, 1997 • 30m
Annie's angry when George makes a deal with an old friend. Grant tells Phil he must finish with Lorna. Tony and Simon move into Te...Read more
August 18, 1997 • 30m
Tiffany receives flowers from an unwelcome admirer. Simon is made to feel excluded by Irene's family reunion meal. Grant tries to ...Read more
August 19, 1997 • 30m
Tiffany is in a panic about the marriage blessing. Mark is suffering from the side-effects of his medication and cannot go with Ru...Read more
August 21, 1997 • 30m
The Mitchells and their guests celebrate Grant and Tiffany's marriage blessing. Bianca finds out a secret.
August 25, 1997 • 30m
It's Bank Holiday Monday and Ricky's nervous about his first professional speedway race. Meanwhile, Bianca's worried she might be pregnant.
August 26, 1997 • 30m
Things are tense between Kathy and Phil. Bianca goes to a clinic where it's confirmed she's pregnant. Michael meets up with his so...Read more
August 27, 1997 • 30m
Grant, Tiffany, Kathy, Phil, Ricky and Bianca arrive in Paris. Kathy and Phil argue over a letter written to him by Lorna. Kathy g...Read more
August 28, 1997 • 30m
Grant checks on Kathy but she's angry with him for not being honest. Kathy starts drinking alone and asks for waiter Emil to deliv...Read more
August 29, 1997 • 30m
Kathy decides to see the sights of Paris on her own. The trip to France also opens old wounds for Tiffany and Grant. Bianca decide...Read more
September 1, 1997 • 30m
Tony's enquiries lead to a revelation from an unexpected quarter. Grant and Tiffany find themselves under pressure from Peggy as t...Read more
September 2, 1997 • 30m
Bianca continues to bury her head in the sand. Irene hears some disturbing news about Tony. Tiffany tries her hand as a peace envo...Read more
September 4, 1997 • 30m
Ricky is stunned by Bianca's news. Grant tries to make peace with Peggy. Irene discovers her maternal instincts. A face from Tony'...Read more
September 8, 1997 • 30m
Irene is still causing friction in Simon and Tony's house. Tiffany receives a call from her dad who is in hospital. Mark gets the ...Read more
September 9, 1997 • 30m
Phil is sleeping rough and is back on the bottle; Grant and Peggy demand some answers from him. Simon and Tiffany go to hospital t...Read more
September 11, 1997 • 30m
Pat quizzes Barry about the wedding. Tiffany's dad phones; he is now homeless. At the sports hall opening ceremony, George takes C...Read more
September 15, 1997 • 30m
Irene is still annoying Simon. Bianca doesn't want Diane and Jacques staying with her anymore. Michael and Matthew move into the Square.
September 16, 1997 • 30m
Terry moves into the Vic. Dixon confesses his affair with Jamie to George.
September 18, 1997 • 30m
Tony wonders what to do with the photo of Dixon and Jamie. Pauline has a phone call from a woman called Maggie in Ireland saying she's her sister.
September 22, 1997 • 30m
Ian, Lucy, Mark, Ruth and a reluctant Martin accompany Pauline to Ireland to visit her half sister.
September 23, 1997 • 30m
Ian goes to get some things from the back of the vanette and finds a stranger has spent the night there.
September 25, 1997 • 30m
After discovering that Lucy and Ruth are missing, along with Conor, and Mr. Finn's fishing boat, Mark wants to drive the vanette u...Read more
September 29, 1997 • 30m
Councillor Dixon's sex life is exposed by his wife. Simon and Irene come to blows over Tony's sexuality. Carol is threatened over Billy's trial.
September 30, 1997 • 30m
Carol and Alan get a visit from the police who say they know the gang who threatened Carol. They want Carol to identify the gang a...Read more
October 2, 1997 • 30m
Huw and Robbie are smitten with Mary. Irene and Terry flirt. Carol and Alan are introduced to their Victim Liaison Officer. Diane ...Read more
October 6, 1997 • 30m
Robbie wins a boxing match. Joe wins a pool match. The Jackson's are being intimidated.
October 7, 1997 • 30m
Jessie comes home but is unresponsive. Joe proposes marriage to Sarah. Carol's fears about protecting her family come true when Bi...Read more
October 9, 1997 • 30m
The inhabitants of Albert Square are horrified to hear what's happened to Billy, while Sarah and Joe have a shocking announcement ...Read more
October 13, 1997 • 30m
The Jacksons wait for news of Billy, and the police tap their phone.
October 14, 1997 • 30m
The Jackson family welcomes Billy home but must decide whether to move to another area for safety. Tony visits the Jacksons to get...Read more
October 16, 1997 • 30m
The Jackson family decide to leave Walford. Joe is annoyed with Sarah about going to a fundraising meeting instead of meeting him.
October 20, 1997 • 30m
A desolate Bianca turns to Ricky for support. Joe's world is turned upside down by a message from the spirit world.
October 21, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine tries hard to stay calm when Joe is nowhere to be found. Phil is shocked into a harsh reality when he visits Kathy.
October 23, 1997 • 30m
Barry tells Roy that Vanessa has fleeced him. Word spreads around the Square that Mary has run off with Joe; Lorraine and Pauline ...Read more
October 27, 1997 • 30m
Ian and Sanjay are concerned about the uncollected rubbish around the Square. Sarah is upset and confused over Joe and confides in the vicar, Alex.
October 28, 1997 • 30m
Mary and Sarah compete for Joe's affections. Huw, Lenny and Robbie are sacked; Susan goes to have tests in hospital.
October 30, 1997 • 30m
Sarah decides to confront Joe. Roy realises he can't keep the truth from Pat any longer, and he finally tells her Barry's wedding ...Read more
November 3, 1997 • 30m
Lorraine discovers that Joe has slept with Mary. Pat and Roy will have to sell their house due to the debts. Ian fires Ross the private detective.
November 4, 1997 • 30m
Diana tells Mark that Thomas has asked her to go away with him and leave Jacques with Ricky and Bianca. Ricky is hopeful to move i...Read more
November 6, 1997 • 30m
Ian leaves for Italy where Cindy is hiding out. Joe wants to go home to Bolton. Diane leaves the Square and leaves her son behind with Ricky.
November 10, 1997 • 30m
Ian and Ros are in Italy looking for Cindy and the boys. They are joined by Grant and Phil, who end up being arrested after a figh...Read more
November 11, 1997 • 30m
Ros arranges a very important meeting. Phil and Grant take matters into their own hands.
November 12, 1997 • 30m
Ian tries to get Cindy into bed to kill time while Grant and Phil take Steven and Peter to the airport. They all meet up later and...Read more
November 13, 1997 • 30m
Ian arrives home with the boys and it's Joe and Lorraine's leaving party. Annie and Ian go to hear the election results at the Town Hall.
November 14, 1997 • 30m
Ian loses the election but vows to stand again. Lorraine and Joe leave for Bolton. Cindy returns, determined to get her children back.
November 17, 1997 • 30m
Cindy's return to the Square leaves Ian reeling. Bianca is sulking about Jacques. Nigel visits Julie with a raunchy French video. ...Read more
November 18, 1997 • 30m
Bianca interrupts Robbie's flirtation attempts with Mary. Grant tells Phil that he and Tiffany are doing a runner and going to a p...Read more
November 20, 1997 • 30m
Clare tries to regain a lost friendship. Phil and Annie explore dangerous new territory. Ian is given a chance to take his revenge.
November 24, 1997 • 30m
Ricky secretly buys a cot for the newly finished nursery. When Bianca has her scan the baby is found to have spina bifida. Annie h...Read more
November 25, 1997 • 30m
Ricky and Bianca are faced with a terrible dilemma. Ian and Annie become partners in the restaurant. Ian fights against Cindy's access to the kids.
November 27, 1997 • 30m
Ricky takes Bianca to the hospital to have an abortion. Robbie is trying to impress Mary. Cindy and Ian argue about access to the children.
December 1, 1997 • 30m
Bianca grieves the loss of her baby, and Ricky doesn't handle the situation very well. Mark's virus is at undetectable levels, but...Read more
December 2, 1997 • 30m
Bianca is coming to terms with losing her baby. Frank Butcher returns, making a fuss over grandson Jacque which Roy doesn't appreciate.
December 4, 1997 • 30m
Frank offers to help Roy out of his business difficulties but is rejected. There is a poor turnout for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights.
December 8, 1997 • 30m
Mark invites Sanjay to the panto with him and Jessie. Cindy visits the kids and annoys Mary. Peggy and George decide to spent the ...Read more
December 9, 1997 • 30m
Simon demands a heart to heart with Tony, and Frank offers to help Bianca and Tony.
December 11, 1997 • 30m
Peggy puts her foot down and Terry makes Tony face reality about his mother.
December 15, 1997 • 30m
Bianca, Ricky, Frank and Pat attend Natasha's funeral. Aunt Sal arrives at the Vic after an argument with Harold. Ros updates Ian ...Read more
December 16, 1997 • 30m
Cindy and Ian face a tense day in court. Roy disapproves when Pat spies an opportunity with Frank.
December 18, 1997 • 30m
Mark arranges a Panto trip. Peggy and George plan a trip away. Ian finds Cindy's mobile phone.
December 22, 1997 • 30m
Tony invites Polly to spend Christmas with the Hills. Terry and Irene have a passionate night in. Tiffany feels worthless as Aunt ...Read more
December 23, 1997 • 30m
Tiffany and Grant find their patience tested to the limit by Aunt Sal after she loses baby Courtney. Terry and Irene struggle to k...Read more
December 25, 1997 • 30m
Cindy arrives at Ian's on a mission to get her kids back. Tony confronts Terry and Irene. Tiffany and Grant are in conflict over f...Read more
December 26, 1997 • 30m
Tony learns Terry and Irene's secret. Will he be able to accept their love? Kathy is at the vicarage with Alex. Will Phil regret his behaviour?
December 29, 1997 • 30m
Boxing day festivities continue downstairs at the Vic while upstairs tempers flare and a violent story unfolds.
December 30, 1997 • 30m
Grant and Phil try to save their marriages, but this time it may be too late for both of them.