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EastEnders: Series 5

104 episodes · premiered Jan 3, 1989

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Episode 1: 408 Jan 3, 1989 · 30m Ian prepares to see his bank manager for a loan. Mantel tells Joanne that the Firm's outstanding accounts will be settled. Willmott-Brown turns up at Michelle and Sharon's flat.
Episode 2: 409 Jan 5, 1989 · 30m The residents want Frank to open the Vic in the afternoons. Pete visits Den at the prison to tell him about Willmott-Brown's re-arrest.
Episode 3: 410 Jan 10, 1989 · 30m Frank and Pat begin to plan seriously for all-day opening. Ethel covers for Dot at the launderette. Carmel and Matthew have trouble planning their wedding.
Episode 4: 411 Jan 12, 1989 · 30m Guido thinks Colin is making a fuss over nothing when he makes a doctor's appointment. Donna is becoming even more unpopular in the Square. Pete has cross words with Ashraf in the shop.
Episode 5: 412 Jan 17, 1989 · 30m Carmel and Matthew's wedding plans continue to go awry. Ashraf discovers Shireen has gone missing from the boarding school. Colin receives some shocking news from Doctor Legg
Episode 6: 413 Jan 19, 1989 · 30m The Vic prepares for the first day of opening all hours. Den is worried by news of the Walford police raids. Ethel and Benny's relationship hits a rough patch.
Episode 7: 414 Jan 24, 1989 · 30m Matthew and Carmel prepare for their imminent wedding. Kathy tells Pauline she has left Pete, but he appears to be in denial. Pat is annoyed when she finds Frank helping Ian.
Episode 8: 415 Jan 26, 1989 · 30m Kathy phones a cab firm for a taxi to take her out of Albert Square immediately. Matthew returns to the flat after spending the night at the B&B. Pete wallows in self-pity.
Episode 9: 416 Jan 31, 1989 · 30m Ian is on hand to solve the problems at the café. Michelle and Sharon both have their eyes on a telephone engineer.
Episode 10: 417 Feb 2, 1989 · 30m Frank tries explaining himself to Pat but gets nowhere. Dot visits Nick in the prison and gets upset when he tells her his trial is in June. Pete gets drunk again, with disastrous…
Episode 11: 418 Feb 7, 1989 · 30m The police question Pete. Nancy Jacobs, an Australian, turns up at the Vic for a trial shift as the first day of the all day opening arrives. Rod struggles to help Donna.
Episode 12: 419 Feb 9, 1989 · 30m Donna receives a mysterious phone call that leaves her distraught, and a surprise visitor scuppers her plans. Pat and Frank have cross words, but finally settle their argument. Ricky is…
Episode 13: 420 Feb 14, 1989 · 30m The women in the Square all receive the same Valentine cards from an unknown sender. Colin has a dinner party and invites Carmel and a very drunk Matthew, who have just returned from their…
Episode 14: 421 Feb 16, 1989 · 30m It is Den's last day in prison before his case goes to court and he gets a visit from Sharon, who tells him she doesn't want his money. Colin invites Donna to dinner in the hope that he…
Episode 15: 422 Feb 21, 1989 · 30m Michelle prepares herself for Den's court hearing. Kathy returns to the Square to see Ian and Pete.
Episode 16: 423 Feb 23, 1989 · 30m Wicksy asks Pat if he can move into the spare room at the Vic. Michelle goes to the wine bar to ask Mantel if he knows where Den is, while Den desperately tries to contact Michelle. They…
Episode 17: 424 Feb 28, 1989 · 30m Donna persuades Guido to let her stay in the flat. Pat asks Cindy to work full-time at the Vic. DI Ashley continues to probe the residents of the Square about Den's whereabouts.
Episode 18: 425 Mar 2, 1989 · 30m Dot allows Donna to stay at hers, determined not to give up on her. Pete continues his self-destructive ways.
Episode 19: 426 Mar 7, 1989 · 30m Michelle tells Doctor Samuels that Doctor Legg was unhelpful to Donna. Ian and Cindy plan their engagement party. Pauline quizzes Sharon about Den, prompting Michelle to shout at her
Episode 20: 427 Mar 9, 1989 · 30m Doctor Samuels confronts Doctor Legg about his treatment of Donna, and tells him he is taking over her case. Pete has his day in court. Frank tells Pat he is open to the idea of a used-car…
Episode 21: 428 Mar 14, 1989 · 30m Ali and Mehmet are gambling again without Sue or Guizin's knowledge. Pat takes in a distraught friend, annoying Ricky, who has to share a room with him, but Diane is quite pleased.
Episode 22: 429 Mar 16, 1989 · 30m Sharon's mind fixates on learning where Den is. Donna tries her hardest to get Rod's attention.
Episode 23: 430 Mar 21, 1989 · 30m Youths vandalise Ashraf's shop. Rod gives Donna more harsh truths at the launderette. Matthew pours his heart out to keep Carmel.
Episode 24: 431 Mar 23, 1989 · 30m Dot is determined for Donna to start afresh and offers to help seek her a job. Ricky offers to clean the show cars for Frank. As Ian and Cindy host their engagement party, Michelle and…
Episode 25: 432 Mar 28, 1989 · 30m The Square come to terms with the death of a resident. Sharon and Simon spend time together at Sharon's flat.
Episode 26: 433 Mar 30, 1989 · 30m Sue barricades herself in the living room, frightened by Ali's attitude. Cindy is getting frustrated by Ian's long hours. Dot returns from visiting Nick in prison.
Episode 27: 434 Apr 4, 1989 · 30m Sharon and Michelle have some wine and they talk about their memories.
Episode 28: 435 Apr 6, 1989 · 30m Kathy is undecided about making her separation from Pete official by getting her own flat - he has a plan to make her jealous! Sharon tells Wicksy to collect her things from Michelle's…
Episode 29: 436 Apr 11, 1989 · 30m Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.
Episode 30: 437 Apr 13, 1989 · 30m Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.
Episode 31: 438 Apr 18, 1989 · 30m Dot has to face the sudden death of Donna. Kathy, Pauline and Mo offer their sympathy. Doctor Samuels is furious with Doctor Legg about what he feels was his mishandling of Donna's case…
Episode 32: 439 Apr 20, 1989 · 30m Dot tells Kathy all about Donna's funeral in Bromley. A new face arrives in the Square - builder Paul Priestly from Leeds. Sharon finally opens the case Den left behind, with Wicksy there…
Episode 33: 440 Apr 25, 1989 · 30m Dot is hell-bent on catching the drug pusher who was supplying heroin to Donna, and after Junior identifies the culprit, she hatches a plan for Wicksy to catch her dealing smack in the…
Episode 34: 441 Apr 27, 1989 · 30m Willmott-Brown appears at Walford Crown Court charged with the rape of Kathy. Dot continues to pursue Donna's drug dealer.
Episode 35: 442 May 2, 1989 · 30m As the court case continues, Willmott-Brown twists the events of the night of Kathy's rape, infuriating Pete. Dot receives some post she wants to show somebody.
Episode 36: 443 May 4, 1989 · 30m Arthur declares Albert Square a "gloom-free" zone for the day. Carmel and Matthew's relationship begins to strengthen again. Ali stresses as bills begin to mount.
Episode 37: 444 May 9, 1989 · 30m Frank does not like the effort Diane is putting in at the Vic to impress Paul. Aisha has fallen ill, causing Carmel to panic that she will not be able to attend her work meetings. Cindy…
Episode 38: 445 May 11, 1989 · 30m Pat secretly meets up with her ex-husband while Frank is away buying cars. Mo is fighting the Council. Arthur and Michelle play a game of bluff. Cindy gives Wicksy the come-on behind Ian's…
Episode 39: 446 May 16, 1989 · 30m Frank wants Pat to have a word with Paul about Diane. Carmel receives a visit from some men offering her protection. Doctor Legg is dismissive of Vicki's illness.
Episode 40: 447 May 18, 1989 · 30m Ricky annoys Ashraf with his meddling in the shop. Dot is unable to find her granddaughter and Vicki is in hospital.
Episode 41: 448 May 23, 1989 · 30m Sue is hysterical following Little Ali's kidnapping. Arthur and Pauline worry about Vicki. A jealous Cindy watches a happy Sharon and Simon together in the café.
Episode 42: 449 May 25, 1989 · 30m Pauline cajoles Arthur into going for an interview for the game show. Dot is taken aback when Charlie limps into the Square. Mo is involved in a fundraising scheme. Paul and Diane are…
Episode 43: 450 May 30, 1989 · 30m Mo is collecting jumble and volunteers for the Brownies' jumble sale. Over at the Queen Vic, Frank has to eat humble pie over his recent actions. Sharon tells Wicksy the truth about Vicki…
Episode 44: 451 Jun 1, 1989 · 30m Arthur's big moment to appear on the Cat and Mouse television game show has finally arrived and as everyone gathers excitedly at the Queen Vic to cheer on their local celebrity, Frank…
Episode 45: 452 Jun 6, 1989 · 30m Frank is reluctant to tell his family about his and Pat's engagement. Dot is thrilled when Charlie tells her that Hazel is back on the Square. A leaflet on buying council houses arrives in…
Episode 46: 453 Jun 8, 1989 · 30m Cindy looks at a pregnancy testing kit advertisement she has found in a magazine. Arthur braces himself for a meeting with the mortgage broke in the afternoon. Charlie flogs car…
Episode 47: 454 Jun 13, 1989 · 30m Ali finds it tough as a single parent and asks Carmel for help. Wicksy is concerned about Sharon's spending sprees. Trevor earns Mo's wrath. Ian delivers an ultimatum.
Episode 48: 455 Jun 15, 1989 · 30m Mo encourages Frank to hire Trevor until he finds himself another job. Matthew tries being nice to Junior, but he does not appreciate it. Sharon phones the bank and asks for a mortgage…
Episode 49: 456 Jun 20, 1989 · 30m Dot receives a phone call from Nick. Arthur, Paul and Pete have a surprise planned for Frank, determined that he will have a stag night whether he likes it or not.
Episode 50: 457 Jun 22, 1989 · 30m It's the day of Pat and Frank's wedding - and they still don't know what Mo has organised for them. Frank's best man has shingles so Arthur reluctantly has to take his place.
Episode 51: 458 Jun 27, 1989 · 30m Ashraf and Sufia argue as the day for them to move into 55 Victoria Road arrives. Cindy phones an abortion clinic and makes an appointment.
Episode 52: 459 Jun 29, 1989 · 30m Paul and Trevor make a start on the wine bar but it causes many arguments with Trevor not knowing what he is doing. Cindy is in a strop at the Vic and is sent home by Sharon but Cindy…
Episode 53: 460 Jul 4, 1989 · 30m Matthew accuses Carmel of having an affair with David. Rod returns to the Square and is stunned to hear about Donna's death. Dot receives a cooker, which is claimed to have been paid for…
Episode 54: 461 Jul 6, 1989 · 30m Dot agrees to see Hazel, who tricked her over her `granddaughter'. Mo takes Trevor under her wing. Cindy and Pauline have health crises. Rod questions his future in Walford.
Episode 55: 462 Jul 11, 1989 · 30m Pat and Frank return from their honeymoon. Doctor Samuels is making big changes at the surgery. Trevor prepares for his new lodgings. Arthur is concerned about Pauline's health.
Episode 56: 463 Jul 13, 1989 · 30m Doctor Legg's return prompts some strange reactions. Pat is nervous about a visitor. Matthew treats Carmel. Wicksy has news for Sharon. Rod gets advice from Dot.
Episode 57: 464 Jul 18, 1989 · 30m Carmel and Junior are united by a crisis, while Melody is inquisitive. Kathy offers to help. Marge is upset by Doctor Samuels. Arthur continues to worry about Pauline's health. Diane is…
Episode 58: 465 Jul 20, 1989 · 30m Doctor Legg confronts Doctor Samuels over what he sees as his failings at the practice. Carmel, still hiding at home, receives a call from Matthew asking her to visit him in hospital…
Episode 59: 466 Jul 25, 1989 · 30m Carmel fears a repeat of Matthew's violent behaviour in front of the children if he moves back home. Pat and Frank continue to worry about Janine, who has been sleepwalking again. Cindy…
Episode 60: 467 Jul 27, 1989 · 30m Dot is apprehensive as she receives a letter in the post. Diane and Janine cause Pat grief. Cindy is in a bad mood.
Episode 61: 468 Aug 1, 1989 · 30m Carmel questions Ali over his son's welfare and discovers the child minder he's leaving Little Ali with is unregistered. Julie shows Michelle around the new salon premises prior to…
Episode 62: 469 Aug 3, 1989 · 30m Sharon arranges a dinner party with Ian, Cindy and Wicksy, so they can meet Michelle's new man. Paul starts work on Julie's salon. Doctor Legg sees Michelle about Pauline's health.
Episode 63: 470 Aug 8, 1989 · 30m Pete makes a secret trip to court by taxi, leaving Arthur on the stall by himself, then reappears with some surprising news - he's going to New Zealand to visit brother Kenny for 6 weeks…
Episode 64: 471 Aug 10, 1989 · 30m Arthur feels that Pete and Pauline are keeping secrets. Frank sets up a lucrative deal. Ian and Cindy discuss their future. Julie is recruiting staff at the new salon. Michelle confides in…
Episode 65: 472 Aug 15, 1989 · 30m Ian has decided to open the café 24/7 and is on the lookout for staff. Diane returns and Trevor asks her to go to a concert with him. Thugs raid and smash up the car lot in retaliation…
Episode 66: 473 Aug 17, 1989 · 30m Vince takes Junior and Aisha for a drive. Paul tries to pluck up the courage to end things with Julie. Ian continues his search for new staff to work the night shifts at the café.
Episode 67: 474 Aug 22, 1989 · 30m Carmel has to cope with a bereavement. Trevor nurses a broken heart, as Diane has reconciled with Paul. Paul finds Julie is a tough business operator. Michelle arranges to meet love rat…
Episode 68: 475 Aug 24, 1989 · 30m Julie opens her hairdressing salon. Ricky gets his GCSEs. Pat discovers a possible theft. Kathy tackles Ali on a family matter. Ruth tells Doctor Samuels why she in the Square. Following…
Episode 69: 476 Aug 29, 1989 · 30m Arthur falls asleep listening to one of Pauline's hypnosis tapes. Rod does the night shift for Ian at the café. Mo remains adamant that Trevor did not steal the ring.
Episode 70: 477 Aug 31, 1989 · 30m Mo is still certain of Trevor's innocence, but is having a hard time convincing Frank. Julie cannot understand why her clients aren't turning up for their appointments at her hairdressing…
Episode 71: 478 Sep 5, 1989 · 30m Frank, Mo and Pat are consumed with worry. The search for Janine continues into the early hours of the morning. David and Ruth want to get married.
Episode 72: 479 Sep 7, 1989 · 30m Sharon does not enjoy working as a receptionist for an agency. Janine changes her behaviour, but does not fool Diane, who sees straight through her façade. Hazel tells Rod she wants to set…
Episode 73: 480 Sep 12, 1989 · 30m Diane continues her campaign of harassment towards Julie, which completely backfires. Pat and Mo both try to persuade Frank that they have to confront Janine to sort out her problems…
Episode 74: 481 Sep 14, 1989 · 30m Arthur wants Mo to take over Pete's stall whilst he is on holiday. Frank is torn over what to do about Janine and her behaviour. Laurie visits Julie at the hair salon for a coffee.
Episode 75: 482 Sep 19, 1989 · 30m Kathy tells Pauline that Pete is staying out in New Zealand for another month. Diane smells perfume on Paul and gets jealous. They argue. Sharon and Simon plan to hold a pair's darts…
Episode 76: 483 Sep 21, 1989 · 30m Diane has a run-in with Julie. Michelle tackles Pauline about her ill health. Ricky is intent on showing off to his new girlfriend Marie, which goes badly wrong.
Episode 77: 484 Sep 26, 1989 · 30m Arthur and family are worried about Pauline who is in hospital following her accident. Illegal driver Ricky locks himself in his room. Dot is upset when she finds that Rod and Hazel have…
Episode 78: 485 Sep 28, 1989 · 30m Pauline is depressed after her accident, and Arthur is doing his best to look after her but has many other things to take care off. Pat is dreading her appointment with Janine's teacher…
Episode 79: 486 Oct 3, 1989 · 30m Life is looking rosy for Ian, but his fiancée, Cindy seems unable to share his optimism. As the Queen Vic talent night draws near, Ethel and Trevor are both in a dilemma as to what to…
Episode 80: 487 Oct 5, 1989 · 30m Ali is being chased by his landlord, McIntyre, for unpaid rent, totalling £900. Ian can't understand why Cindy won't agree to a wedding date and asks Wicksy if he knows why. Ethel and…
Episode 81: 488 Oct 10, 1989 · 30m Kathy tries to talk to Cindy, while Ian has a hectic day at the café. At the Queen Vic, Wicksy is surprised at Frank's quick plans, and Pat is concerned by the purchase of the B&B…
Episode 82: 489 Oct 12, 1989 · 30m Ian is nervous yet excited as his wedding day arrives. Cindy and Michelle have a heart-to-heart. Trevor is convinced he is having supernatural experiences in Mo's flat.
Episode 83: 490 Oct 17, 1989 · 30m The day for Frank and Pat to leave the Vic arrives. Ian makes amends with Cindy at the café. A skip is put on Bridge Street where Pete's stall usually goes.
Episode 84: 491 Oct 19, 1989 · 30m Ricky worries about jail and his court appearance in January. Trevor locks himself out of Mo's flat. Pete invites Laurie for a drink at the Vic.
Episode 85: 492 Oct 24, 1989 · 30m Sharon is concerned about Michelle seeing married man Danny again. Ricky puts ideas into Frank's head about Diane sneaking off to see Paul. Marge bursts into the Vic in tears, explaining…
Episode 86: 493 Oct 26, 1989 · 30m Arthur receives a letter from the council telling him to tidy his allotment. Trevor misses a job interview. Simon notices £100 is missing from the till.
Episode 87: 494 Oct 31, 1989 · 30m Julie apologises to Kathy for leaving her meal early. Diane returns from a friend's house in search of Paul. There's a Halloween party in the Vic.
Episode 88: 495 Nov 2, 1989 · 30m Laurie's love life is as tangled as ever. Wicksy gives Sharon an ultimatum. The fruit stall wars rage on. Ian plans a quick profit. Frank benefits from a surprising source. Vince pays him…
Episode 89: 496 Nov 7, 1989 · 30m Arthur is excited about Pauline's return from Leigh-on-Sea, but finds he has his work cut out in trying to restore order at the Fowler household in time to welcome her home. Sohail shocks…
Episode 90: 497 Nov 9, 1989 · 30m The day of Pauline's hospital appointment arrives and Arthur makes her promise to keep it. A stranger arrives in Albert Square eager to track down Trevor. Frank tries to have tactful words…
Episode 91: 498 Nov 14, 1989 · 30m Michelle prepares to take Vicki for her six-monthly check-up at the hospital. Kathy panics when Laurie invites her to a weekend away. Shireen and Sohail suggest that Sufia plans a romantic…
Episode 92: 499 Nov 16, 1989 · 30m Dot overhears Laurie slating Pete's fruit and veg stall. Sufia asks Ashraf about his secret lover. Marge quits her job at the B&B.
Episode 93: 500 Nov 21, 1989 · 30m Trevor continues to worry about his DSS meeting and thinks he will got to prison. Shireen tries to support Sufia. Rod appears emotionless and distant.
Episode 94: 501 Nov 23, 1989 · 30m Marge relays to Dot how impressed she was with Mo for standing up to Mr. Rhodes. Danny arrives at the flat to spend the weekend with Michelle. Pat takes Janine to the zoo. Trevor worries…
Episode 95: 502 Nov 28, 1989 · 30m Diane catches Ricky smoking. Rod continues to mope around. Ashraf tells Sufia he is no longer seeing his secret lover.
Episode 96: 503 Nov 30, 1989 · 30m Pauline is frustrated to find out her hospital appointment has been postponed. Julie has dire news for both Michelle and Marie. Dot is pleased that Rod and Hazel have reconciled and will…
Episode 97: 504 Dec 5, 1989 · 30m Sharon opens up to Pat about missing her parents. Sufia questions Ashraf about his mistress Stella turning up at the shop. Marie and Julie come to blows at the salon.
Episode 98: 505 Dec 7, 1989 · 30m Ashraf insists he has ended his affair with Stella. Michelle talks to Pauline about her operation. Pat returns to smoking when Janine pushes her teacher into a swimming pool at school!
Episode 99: 506 Dec 12, 1989 · 30m Dot, Ethel, Mo, and Marge set off with the Walford coach party for a few days in Clacton-on-Sea. Pauline is waiting to hear if she can go into hospital for her hysterectomy. Kathy tells…
Episode 100: 507 Dec 14, 1989 · 30m Ethel raises concerns among the hotel staff when she keeps taking a duffel bag outside. Meanwhile, Arthur worries about Pauline, who has had her operation and Sufia confides in Kathy about…
Episode 101: 508 Dec 19, 1989 · 30m Vince is organising the Christmas party for Walford's OAPs. Arthur gets bad news about Pauline. Ian's café is under threat. Ashraf hides a guilty secret.
Episode 102: 509 Dec 21, 1989 · 30m Pete and Ian make moves to bury the hatchet with Laurie. Trevor tries to tell Diane of Paul's Christmas plans. Marge returns from her mother's funeral.
Episode 103: 510 Dec 26, 1989 · 30m Ian and Cindy spend Boxing Day giving the café a thorough clean after its closure by the environmental health officer. A mysterious treasure hunt gets under way in the Square.
Episode 104: 511 Dec 28, 1989 · 30m Cindy is rushed to hospital as she goes into labour five weeks early, while Pete and Kathy tensely wait to hear if the birth will proceed normally.