FIRST LOOK: Next week's EastEnders in 10 pictures

Mel is on a mission

The Slaters manage to track down Jean, Mitch begs Karen to let him and Bailey move in, Mel is desperate for cash and tries to get Iqra and Habiba fired in next week’s EastEnders…

Monday March 11

Jean EastEnders

Stacey desperately tries to find her mum. With no luck, she allows Lily to send her a photo of her special themed school outfit.

After receiving a voicemail and picture from Lily, Jean decides to answer Stacey’s calls. As Stacey pushes for answers, Jean refuses to reveal her whereabouts.

Iqra Habiba Mel EastEnders

Desperate for cash to pay for Hunter’s solicitor, Mel sets her sights on Walford East. She plants doubts in Rainie’s mind about Iqra and Habiba’s capabilities.

Rainie instructs a reluctant Kathy to enlist Mel’s help. The sisters are left worrying about their future at the restaurant.

Rainie Jack EastEnders

Rainie prepares for Jack and Max’s return. She is disappointed to learn Max will be staying away longer.

Mitch Bailey EastEnders

Karen encourages Mitch to step-up for Bailey. She makes him realise it’s time to tell Bailey the truth about her mum.

Tuesday March 12

The Slaters EastEnders

Stacey goes to Jean’s appointment but is disappointed when Jean doesn’t turn up. Stacey pushes Mo to remember details of an old holiday destination.

Between them, they realise where Jean is. The family arrive and spot Jean but she rushes to the caravan and locks herself in.

Rainie and Jack EastEnders

Rainie is horrified to see a picture of Max with a new woman on Jack’s phone. She learns he’s seeing someone else.

Reality hits home for Rainie when she learns she has no control of the car lot. Jack is worried when he finds her nursing a drink.

Mel EastEnders

Mel makes a recommendation to fire Habiba and Iqra. They beg Kathy not to listen to her.

Karen and Mitch EastEnders

Mitch begs Karen to let him and Bailey move in but Karen questions his income and insists he finds a job. Keegan continues to give Mitch the cold shoulder.

Thursday March 14

Stacey Kat and Martin EastEnders

Stacey, Kat and Martin desperately try to get Jean to come out of the caravan. When they intercept a delivery, Lily comes up with an idea.

Keegan and Bailey EastEnders

Karen is fed up with Keegan’s sulking. She takes him to Bailey’s house to see what his sister is dealing with.

He’s stunned to see the extent of Bailey’s home life. He struggles to comprehend how she copes.

Friday March 15

Stuart and Rainie EastEnders

When Bex is busy revising, Stuart offers delivers a letter from Dot to the solicitor about Dr Legg’s estate. When he runs into Rainie, he’s taken back by her comments.

EastEnders is on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm.

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