5 EastEnders spoilers for this week: Sam steals from Phil, Harry's overdose horror and Anthony turns on Patrick

Our pick of spoilers for the week ahead
Joel Harley

Sam Mitchell steals from brother Phil as her return to Walford continues in EastEnders spoilers for this week. Phil is fuming to learn of his sister’s theft, but there’s more shock on the horizon when she admits that she’s found a lump… and fears that it’s cancer.

Meanwhile, as the Mitchells learn Teddy’s fate, a distraught Harry turns to drugs again… and accidentally overdoses. Again.

And, as the Square reacts to news of Anthony’s restraining order and breakup, Patrick decides to contact his ex-wife, Sophie. Needless to say, Anthony’s not happy when he finds out.

Read our EastEnders spoilers for this week in full below.

Sam, Phil and Jack in EastEnders spoilers
Phil’s not exactly thrilled to see Sam again (Credit: BBC)

1. Sam steals from Phil in EastEnders spoilers

Sam marks her return to Walford by stealing money from Phil’s safe. Returning home, Nigel tells him that he let a woman matching Clare’s description take the cash.

Phil assumes that it was Nicola who stole from him, but he soon realises the truth when he spots Sam outside, arguing with Kat.

She manages to give him the slip, before meeting with Ricky Jr. However, Jack intercepts, having also learned that Sam is back in town. He demands to know what she’s doing back in Walford, which is when she reveals a terrible secret about her health…

Denise talks to Sam

Denise tries to make Sam see sense (Credit: BBC)

2. Fears for Sam grow as she shares health concerns

Jack is shocked to hear that Sam has found a lump, and is disappointed when she refuses to see a doctor. Later, Denise sits down to talk to Sam, hoping that she can convince her to seek help.

Sam initially refuses, but agrees after Denise moots a deal in exchange for her co-operation. However, after realising that Jack and Denise are bluffing, Sam skips out on her appointment, to the family’s dismay.

Can Jack, Denise and the family convince Sam to seek help?

Teddy looks worried in court on EastEnders
Teddy learns his fate (Credit: BBC)

3. Teddy’s verdict is revealed in EastEnders spoilers

It’s the week of Teddy’s verdict, and Nicola is struggling to hold her family together. She tries to keep details of the trial a secret from Harry, but he finds out when George accidentally puts his foot in it.

Hearing that Teddy is planning on pleading guilty, Harry confesses the truth to George – who urges him to go to the police.

Nicola returns home to find Harry on the verge of confessing to the police. Coming clean about her pregnancy to George, she manages to avert disaster. And, after confirming the pregnancy with Honey, she and George go for a drink together.

When they return, they find Harry gone, leaving only a note. Gina manages to track Harry down, and convinces him to attend the trial… in spite of Nicola’s wishes otherwise.

As the verdict is revealed, Harry and the Mitchells react in shock as they learn his fate.

Harry and Gina look shocked as they sit in the courtroom

Harry doesn’t take his dad’s sentencing well (Credit: BBC)

4. Harry overdoses again

Devastated after the trial, Harry heads to The Arches, where he takes drugs again. However, disaster strikes when he accidentally overdoses again… leaving him fighting for his life.

Gina finds Harry passed out and raises the alarm. Jack rushes to action, while Nicola takes desperate measures to save her son.

Will Harry pull through?

Patrick reaches out to Sophie’s ex (Credit: BBC)

5. Anthony snaps at his dad in EastEnders spoilers

In the wake of last week’s revelations, Kat warns Anthony to stay away from Zoe. Later, he’s furious when he learns that Patrick has been in touch with his ex-wife about their breakup.

Meanwhile, Kat also tells Zoe to keep clear of Anthony.

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