BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 What happened in EastEnders tonight: Zoe's out of danger, but more shocking secrets emerge when Sharon returns next week Exit Greg Dolan Kat Moon Sharon Watts Zoe Slater Share By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 The face-off between Greg Dolan and Zoe Slater came to a head in EastEnders tonight (Thursday, September 18) as a violent confrontation took place at The Vic. With Dolan holding Kat and Zoe at knifepoint, he demanded to be paid off, while liberally sprinkling Zoe’s secrets all over the place. Meanwhile, Denise sought help from Ravi as Jack prepared to confess to his part in the shooting. Desperate to silence Jack, Ravi rushed over to stop the cop – until both storylines violently collided. Again. Here’s everything that happened in EastEnders tonight. Dolan swapped one hostage for another (Credit: BBC) Dolan took Zoe and the Slaters hostage in EastEnders tonight At The Vic, a hostage situation unfolded between Dolan and the Slaters. Still holding Kat at knifepoint, Dolan swapped hostages, grabbing Zoe and demanding money in exchange for her safety. As Kat emptied the contents of the till, Dolan spilled all of Zoe’s secrets. He revealed that one of Zoe’s twins was still alive; and that he was the boy’s former neighbour. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Grabbing the cash, Dolan was about to flee when Tommy interrupted. Enraged at the lies, Dolan was about to go after Tommy when Kat distracted him with talk of the safe upstairs. Choosing to follow the money, dimwit Dolan let Tommy escape as he ushered the women upstairs. Jack was determined to confess in EastEnders tonight (Credit: BBC) Ravi tried to stop Jack’s confession Meanwhile, Denise attempted to talk Jack out of confessing to Zoe. She tried to remind him of everything they had to lose if he went to prison, but Jack was set on telling his truth. After bidding a tender goodbye to Denise, he stalked off to bid the kids a goodnight. With Jack upstairs, Denise snuck out. Finding Ravi, she asked him to hand over the gun to assuage Jack’s fears. When he refused, Denise realised that it wasn’t about the gun or criminal consequences for Ravi – he just needs the money. Ravi made to intercept Jack, pulling a gun on the copper in the park. As it turned out, he was just going to hand it over, and genuinely seemed to want to help. It was then that Tommy arrived, having escaped The Vic. Putting aside their vendetta, Ravi and Jack rushed over to the pub. Zoe and Kat put on a united front (Credit: BBC) Jack framed Dolan in EastEnders tonight Inside, a vicious confrontation ensued. As Kat pulled a butter knife on Dolan, a fight broke out, and he attempted to attack Stacey. He was just about to strike when Kat clobbered him over the head with a cricket bat, knocking him unconscious. With Dolan knocked out, they let Ravi and Jack inside… revealing their theory that he’d been the one who ‘shot’ Joel. Spotting an opportunity, Jack planted the gun on Dolan for the police to find. Problem solved. No more gun, no more blackmail, no need to confess. Meanwhile, in The Vic, Zoe shared a heart-to-heart with her mum. And, as Zoe explained her search for her missing son, Kat reassured her that she’d help in any way she could to find her boy. Sharon is shocked at everything that’s gone on in her absence (Credit: BBC) Zoe drops a shocking bombshell as Sharon returns in EastEnders next week The truth about Zoe’s twins is out, but there are more shocks to come in EastEnders next week. As Sharon returns to Walford, she’s stunned to find that Zoe is back in town. Although they initially agree to a truce, tensions boil over when Zoe and Vicki clash again. As Zack is hit when things turn violent, Sharon confronts Zoe in The Vic. She’s left shocked when Zoe shares a life-changing admission. Is Zoe telling the truth? What else happened in EastEnders tonight? As Greg Dolan enacted his plan for revenge, a very different kind of confrontation was taking place across the Square. At Vicki's request, Julie had arrived to try and talk some sense into Joel about his misogynistic beliefs. Would Julie be able to de-readicalise Joel, or is he too far gone? Julie tried to talk with Joel At Vicki's behest, Julie arrived to talk with Joel about his misogynism. She didn't exactly get a warm welcome from the teen, but wouldn't be swayed, and the pair sat down at the kitchen table to debate gender relations in 2025. As they shared a cuppa, Julie revealed that she'd seen a few Drake Zagan videos, and she wasn't impressed. As a surprisingly calm and rational debate took place, Joel rattled off his usual Drake Zagan talking points, while Julie shared her perspective as a woman. What it all boiled down to, Julie soon realised, was Joel's mommy issues. Spotting the lonely little boy inside, she warned him that he was set down a dark path. Afterwards, Julie tried to reassure Vicki that, while Joel wouldn't be so easily swayed, she was doing the right thing. Has Julie succeeded in getting through to Joel? Joel issued a threat Having heard about the situation at The Vic, Joel ran over to see Tommy. He found him outside with Kat, with Dolan unconscious and police swarming Albert Square. Wanting to impress his friend, Tommy lied, and told Joel that he'd been the one who knocked out Dolan. Joel was impressed by his pal's show of alpha masculinity, and headed home to assert his own 'dominance' over the woman of the house. Returning to find Vicki, he revealed his displeasure at being humiliated by Julie. Proving that she'd been very much unsuccessful, he warned her to never embarrass him like that again. Is Joel beyond reason? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025
