Episode guide
EastEnders: Series 6
104 episodes · premiered Jan 2, 1990
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- Episode 1: 512 Jan 2, 1990 · 30m Hazel tries to persuade Rod to squat in Colin's empty flat, Pauline tries to recuperate from her operation, while Trevor eagerly looks forward to his date with Shireen.
- Episode 2: 513 Jan 4, 1990 · 30m It's Diane's 16th birthday and her family are planning a surprise party for her. Pete meets Barbara for lunch in the Vic and finds she has invited Kathy and Laurie to join them.
- Episode 3: 514 Jan 9, 1990 · 30m What has become of Diane Butcher? Frank is determined to find her.
- Episode 4: 515 Jan 11, 1990 · 30m Michelle waits for word from Danny. Frank returns from his search for Diane to a family desperate for news.
- Episode 5: 516 Jan 16, 1990 · 30m There's turmoil in the Butcher family following the disappearance of Diane, and Frank is only making matters worse. Sharon decides it's time for some straight talking...
- Episode 6: 517 Jan 18, 1990 · 30m The Beales are waiting to celebrate the homecoming of Cindy's baby - and Wicksy is waiting, too, no longer sure that he can live with the lie that the baby is Ian's.
- Episode 7: 518 Jan 23, 1990 · 30m While proud parents Ian and Cindy are centre stage, will Wicksy find out who knows his guilty secret? Arthur and Pauline's shopping plans are disrupted by an unwelcome visitor - and who is…
- Episode 8: 519 Jan 25, 1990 · 30m Frank returns from finding out his legal rights regarding Diane. Meanwhile, Danny is back and staying at Michelle's - and her family's having none of it
- Episode 9: 520 Jan 30, 1990 · 30m Ricky has to go to court today - and he wants his father with him. Kathy decides it is time to stand up to Laurie and have her say.
- Episode 10: 521 Feb 1, 1990 · 30m Danny receives an ultimatum. Who will he choose - Michelle or his family?
- Episode 11: 522 Feb 6, 1990 · 30m Sharon has had enough of Simon's suspicious behaviour. Marge has something to tell Dot, and Dot has something to tell Marge.
- Episode 12: 523 Feb 8, 1990 · 30m Danny is determined to leave Albert Square, but who will he take with him - his wife, or Michelle?
- Episode 13: 524 Feb 13, 1990 · 30m Michelle must confront family and friends with the news of her move to Newcastle, but Danny seems to have other things on his mind.
- Episode 14: 525 Feb 15, 1990 · 30m Pauline tries to warn Michelle not to trust Danny, but can Michelle be swayed? Cindy is planning baby Steven's christening and Sharon notices Wicksy's special interest.
- Episode 15: 526 Feb 20, 1990 · 30m Michelle and Danny are all packed and ready to leave. Wicksy is stressed and turns to drinking - he is to be the Godfather at baby Steven's christening.
- Episode 16: 527 Feb 22, 1990 · 30m Danny's going to Newcastle - but will Michelle go with him? Two new arrivals seem set to cause trouble, and there's a vital development in the search for Diane.
- Episode 17: 528 Feb 27, 1990 · 30m Rod makes an exciting decision, but can he face telling Dot? Arthur tackles the Mitchell brothers, while Michelle, still missing Danny, finds an unwelcome visitor on her doorstep.
- Episode 18: 529 Mar 1, 1990 · 30m Frank scours cardboard city looking for Diane, while Trevor and Paul plan for the future and Cindy prepares a surprise for Ian's 21st birthday.
- Episode 19: 530 Mar 6, 1990 · 30m Pat has booked the Butchers in for family therapy, but there's no way Frank will allow her to wash their dirty linen in public.
- Episode 20: 531 Mar 8, 1990 · 30m Blood is thicker than water, and business is business - but that won't help Grant when he mixes business with pleasure and tangles with Julie Cooper.
- Episode 21: 532 Mar 13, 1990 · 30m Dot awaits the arrival of the morning's Gazette to see if she's won a prize. Cindy has great news for Ian - she's received a letter from Colin, agreeing to let his flat to them.
- Episode 22: 533 Mar 15, 1990 · 30m Julie has one day left to find a buyer for the shop, while Pete has to make some tough decisions about the future, and Ian is off to get a bank loan.
- Episode 23: 534 Mar 20, 1990 · 30m Now £10,000 richer, Dot is in for a less welcome surprise. Meanwhile, Pat is delighted to be making some progress with Janine.
- Episode 24: 535 Mar 22, 1990 · 30m There's chaos in Albert Square as the Mitchell boys decide the market must move - stall by stall. Meanwhile, in the Butcher household there's news at last from Diane.
- Episode 25: 536 Mar 27, 1990 · 30m While Frank waits anxiously at King's Cross station for Diane to turn up, she is reliving the memories of her three months away from the Square.
- Episode 26: 537 Mar 29, 1990 · 30m There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person from the Diane who ran away.
- Episode 27: 538 Apr 3, 1990 · 30m There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person from the Diane who ran away.
- Episode 28: 539 Apr 5, 1990 · 30m Wicksy helps Cindy to decorate, while an unwanted statue of Diane stretches Frank's patience.
- Episode 29: 540 Apr 10, 1990 · 30m If Nick Cotton believed he could walk back into Albert Square and get away with it, there's a number of people ready to put him right.
- Episode 30: 541 Apr 12, 1990 · 30m The day has arrived when Shireen gets to meet the man her parents want her to marry. Meanwhile, Cindy is with the man she should have married.
- Episode 31: 542 Apr 17, 1990 · 30m Nick takes an interest in Dot's diet, while Arthur makes a strange discovery down on the allotments. Sharon also makes a disturbing discovery.
- Episode 32: 543 Apr 19, 1990 · 30m The past comes back to haunt both Sharon and Michelle, and prompts the police to search a local canal.
- Episode 33: 544 Apr 24, 1990 · 30m Dot doesn't seem to be feeling the benefit of Nick's cooking, while Frank is determined to track down the man who has a hold over his daughter.
- Episode 34: 545 Apr 26, 1990 · 30m Pauline and Arthur are not prepared to let bygones be bygones, and when Michelle is left to organise the funeral, a conflict looms in the Fowler household.
- Episode 35: 546 May 1, 1990 · 30m Den Watts is buried, but will the most important mourner be present at the funeral? Meanwhile, Nick Cotton gets an unwelcome blast from the past.
- Episode 36: 547 May 3, 1990 · 30m Diane has to decide whether or not to leave Taylor once and for all.
- Episode 37: 548 May 8, 1990 · 30m Will Shireen bury her differences with Ashraf and meet her husband-to-be?
- Episode 38: 549 May 10, 1990 · 30m Tensions between Sharon and Wicksy are growing. Ian plans an intimate birthday party for Cindy.
- Episode 39: 550 May 15, 1990 · 30m Dot decides to change her will, and Kathy ends up spending the evening with Cindy.
- Episode 40: 551 May 17, 1990 · 30m Shireen's romance blossoms despite her father's affair. Sharon decides to get to know Cindy better.
- Episode 41: 552 May 22, 1990 · 30m Ethel reappears in the Square, determined to catch up on gossip, but Dot's news fills her with fear for her friend's life.
- Episode 42: 553 May 24, 1990 · 30m Born-again Nick Cotton finds himself under investigation from Ethel Skinner - but Dot cannot decide if her son is truly a reformed character or the worst thing since Dr Crippen.
- Episode 43: 554 May 29, 1990 · 30m Sharon comes close to finding her mother. Dot hasn't been seen for days.
- Episode 44: 555 May 31, 1990 · 30m The police visit Dot, threatening to scupper Nick's plans. And Ashraf's infidelity finally lands him in big trouble
- Episode 45: 556 Jun 5, 1990 · 30m A visit from Jabbar's father leaves Ashraf with some bad news for Shireen, while Sharon tackles Simon on the subject of marriage.
- Episode 46: 557 Jun 7, 1990 · 30m Shireen is determined to discover the secret behind her broken engagement. Charlie Cotton looks for evidence against Nick but is shocked to find it has been eaten.
- Episode 47: 558 Jun 12, 1990 · 30m Sharon and Wicksy's future hangs in the balance and, if Charlie Cotton is right, so does Dot's life.
- Episode 48: 559 Jun 14, 1990 · 30m Dot and Nick settle down for a special meal. Will it be their last?
- Episode 49: 560 Jun 19, 1990 · 30m Wicksy waits to hear from the brewery, Sharon sets off to find her real mother, Stuart Kendle wants to discuss the market with Pete, and Pat is concerned about Wicksy.
- Episode 50: 561 Jun 21, 1990 · 30m The Karims leave Walford, but there's a spark of hope for Shireen and Jabbar's future. Wicksy extracts a confession from Cindy.
- Episode 51: 562 Jun 26, 1990 · 30m Michelle's slippery boss offers Ian a bribe, while Janine gives Pat a bad scare. Meanwhile, Sharon prepares to meet her mother.
- Episode 52: 563 Jun 28, 1990 · 30m Pat decides to teach her family a lesson. Pete receives bad news from Michelle, Kathy is shocked when she overhears a private conversation, and Sharon sets off to meet her mother.
- Episode 53: 564 Jul 3, 1990 · 30m Kathy overhears a private conservation and is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and Wicksy.
- Episode 54: 565 Jul 5, 1990 · 30m The Tavernier family move into Albert Square and right into the middle of a pitched battle between residents and developers.
- Episode 55: 566 Jul 10, 1990 · 30m Are the market traders celebrating too early? A surprise visitor leaves Sharon with a dilemma.
- Episode 56: 567 Jul 12, 1990 · 30m Frank and Pat make preparations to hand over the Queen Vic. Cindy is touched by Ian's generosity.
- Episode 57: 568 Jul 17, 1990 · 30m Wicksy walks out of the Square - can he persuade Cindy to leave Ian and come with him? Frank senses the strain Pat's under but she faces a dilemma when Sharon and then Cindy visit.
- Episode 58: 569 Jul 19, 1990 · 30m Diane decides it's time to brighten up the Square, especially the part that belongs to her dad.
- Episode 59: 570 Jul 24, 1990 · 30m While Pat and Frank are on holiday, havoc reigns at the bed and breakfast.
- Episode 60: 571 Jul 26, 1990 · 30m It's crunch time for Cindy and Ian. Ricky and Diane discover something very serious about Mo.
- Episode 61: 572 Jul 31, 1990 · 30m Michelle gives the Mitchell brothers the lowdown on the council offices. All they have to do now is get the lowdown on Stuart Kendle.
- Episode 62: 573 Aug 2, 1990 · 30m Almost everyone knows about Wicksy and Cindy - except Ian. Cindy decides it's time to tell him.
- Episode 63: 574 Aug 7, 1990 · 30m Ian is shattered by Cindy's confession. How will his family cope with the situation?
- Episode 64: 575 Aug 9, 1990 · 30m Ian's supportive family comes to his aid. Pete considers an offer from Phil, and Michelle prepares to confront Stuart. Grandad Jules arranges a special dinner and a mystery guest.
- Episode 65: 576 Aug 14, 1990 · 30m Michelle is determined to bring Stuart Kendle to justice.
- Episode 66: 577 Aug 16, 1990 · 30m Ian is not going to let go of Cindy and Steven without a fight, but Cindy is still set on breaking free.
- Episode 67: 578 Aug 21, 1990 · 30m Michelle gets a letter from Newcastle and an unexpected visitor. Pat has some advice for Wicksy, and Sam has a suggestion for Ricky.
- Episode 68: 579 Aug 23, 1990 · 30m How will the Fowlers cope with a face from the past? How will Ricky cope on his first date with Sam?
- Episode 69: 580 Aug 28, 1990 · 30m Ricky has a secret - her name is Sam Mitchell, she's 15, and she's spending the night in his bedroom. The Mitchell brothers are not amused.
- Episode 70: 581 Aug 30, 1990 · 30m Nobody knows why Mark Fowler has come home. But Pauline is determined not to let him go. Diane gets her exam results.
- Episode 71: 582 Sep 4, 1990 · 30m It's Martin's first day at school, but the Fowlers have other things on their minds. It's back to school too for Lloyd and Hattie, while Wicksy is making secret plans.
- Episode 72: 583 Sep 6, 1990 · 30m Pete talks to Ian and learns the truth about Steven. Frank finds Mo's behaviour difficult to accept but is cheered by Diane's decision about her future. Michelle is closer to finding Mark.
- Episode 73: 584 Sep 11, 1990 · 30m Simon and Cindy are determined to enjoy a holiday in Devon. Meanwhile, Ian is finally preparing to leave hospital, Mo's condition gets worse and Sam stands up to her brothers over Ricky.
- Episode 74: 585 Sep 13, 1990 · 30m While in Devon, Wicksy and Cindy discuss their future, unaware that Ian is on his way to see them both. After Mo's outburst, Pat is determined that Frank should see some sense.
- Episode 75: 586 Sep 18, 1990 · 30m Cindy and Wicksy return from Devon to find Pete hell-bent on revenge.
- Episode 76: 587 Sep 20, 1990 · 30m Arthur plans a surprise for Pauline for their Silver Wedding, while she hopes Mark will return in time. News of Wicksy and Cindy's return causes rifts between the Butchers and the Beales.
- Episode 77: 588 Sep 25, 1990 · 30m Ian is determined to rid his life of the last traces of Cindy and Steven.
- Episode 78: 589 Sep 27, 1990 · 30m Mark's mysterious reasons for coming home provoke a conflict in the Fowler household, while Pete decides its time to take his unhappy son in hand.
- Episode 79: 590 Oct 2, 1990 · 30m Kathy is back from holiday and in fighting form, but Ian has ideas of his own. Eddie has romance on his mind and a crisis occurs at Mo's flat.
- Episode 80: 591 Oct 4, 1990 · 30m Mark is the hero of the hour, but will Mo be alright?
- Episode 81: 592 Oct 9, 1990 · 30m Pauline and Arthur return from their second honeymoon to a surprise reunion with Mark. Eddie finds he's involved in a Butcher-Beale feud. Clyde is suspicious of Lloyd's disappearance.
- Episode 82: 593 Oct 11, 1990 · 30m Lloyd is still exerting himself on his newspaper round and Hattie is concerned for him. Cindy tells Wicksy that her parents know about them, and that their gun is missing.
- Episode 83: 594 Oct 16, 1990 · 30m The police are looking for a missing shotgun. Cindy suspects she knows who has it. Phil and Grant settle into their new flat and sister Sam is still seeing Ricky behind their backs.
- Episode 84: 595 Oct 18, 1990 · 30m Frank faces a tough decision about Mo's future and Sam throws a party in Ricky's van.
- Episode 85: 596 Oct 23, 1990 · 30m Mark tries to prove to Arthur that the Mitchell brothers are up to no good.
- Episode 86: 597 Oct 25, 1990 · 30m Ian asks Kath and Pete out for a meal in the hope that they'll help him make the right decision over Steven. However, Pete hopes that there might be a chance for a reconciliation.
- Episode 87: 598 Oct 30, 1990 · 30m Can Arthur save Mark from facing criminal charges? And can Jules protect John from his debtors?
- Episode 88: 599 Nov 1, 1990 · 30m It's bonfire night in Albert Square, but Jules and John have a poker game on their mind. Sharon makes a decision about her mother.
- Episode 89: 600 Nov 6, 1990 · 30m If Phil doesn't take the rap, Mark will go to prison. Can Arthur persuade Phil to do the decent thing?
- Episode 90: 601 Nov 8, 1990 · 30m Diane is determined to get to know Mark Fowler better.
- Episode 91: 602 Nov 13, 1990 · 30m Eddie is the talk of the town when he receives a visit from the police. Dot is in her element fuelling the gossip among the locals about the Queen Vic's governor.
- Episode 92: 603 Nov 15, 1990 · 30m Eddie is determined to protect an old friend, but risks losing the Vic. Grant gets ready to share Sharon's flat, and decides to take her for a slap-up meal.
- Episode 93: 604 Nov 20, 1990 · 30m Mo's illness means that Frank and his sister Joan must try to get along with each other. And what is the result of Ian's blood test?
- Episode 94: 605 Nov 22, 1990 · 30m Phil persuades Arthur to try new business methods. Pauline is sceptical of the results of baby Steven's blood test. Frank is preoccupied with something at Mo's flat.
- Episode 95: 606 Nov 27, 1990 · 30m Mo wants Frank to put her out of her misery. His family worries that that's exactly where he's heading.
- Episode 96: 607 Nov 29, 1990 · 30m Time is running out for the thief in the Vic, and the finger of suspicion is already pointing at Clyde. Frank must prepare himself to part from Mo.
- Episode 97: 608 Dec 4, 1990 · 30m Eddie lays a trap and catches the thief at the Vic. But can he be sure he is firing the right person?
- Episode 98: 609 Dec 6, 1990 · 30m Wicksy is determined not to let his recent setback last long, Pete has decided to befriend Jason, despite warnings, and Ian is busier than ever, so he rewards himself with a treat.
- Episode 99: 610 Dec 11, 1990 · 30m Wicksy's search for work comes to nothing, and now he has only one offer on the table - Ian's. Cindy is even more determined to leave.
- Episode 100: 611 Dec 13, 1990 · 30m Diane returns to old haunts, searching for her friend. She must find her before it's too late.
- Episode 101: 612 Dec 18, 1990 · 30m Phil is determined that Sharon shouldn't spend Christmas with him and Grant in Scotland.
- Episode 102: 613 Dec 20, 1990 · 30m Frank and Pete make a desperate bid to restore harmony before Christmas, but Ian and Wicksy seem determined to battle it out.
- Episode 103: 614 Dec 25, 1990 · 30m A special Christmas delivery holds a surprise for Diane. Ian is determined to drive Wicksy away - dead or alive.
- Episode 104: 615 Dec 27, 1990 · 30m Diane shares a secret with Mark and once again he finds himself on the wrong side of the law.