Next week on EastEnders, Linda returns to the square and is devastated to find the pub open and in the middle of a party.
Elsewhere, Lola starts to think about finding her mother, Whitney goes for her first baby scan and Lily comes to a decision about her own baby.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, January 16 (Episode 6629)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: John Greening
It's the tasting at Walford East and things are initially going well, but Zack gets rattled by Suki's nit-picking and after cutting his hand on a glass, he storms out.
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Zack realises that he needs to face up to things and comes to a decision.
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Denise tells Ravi that she's a happily-married woman, but he continues to flirt and suggests that she may not be being so honest.
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After learning that Denise has keys to The Vic, Alfie enlists Patrick to swipe them as he plans to reopen the pub to help Linda.
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Lola asks Kim to be her Maid of Honour.
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This episode airs Monday, January 16 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Wednesday, January 18 (Episode 6630)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: John Greening
Denise is shocked to see the Vic full of customers and isn't happy, despite Alfie's insistence that he's doing it for Linda. To make things worse, Mitch lets slip that Patrick has been handing out free drinks.
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Whitney goes for her baby scan, accompanied by Chelsea, Felix, Finlay and Sonia, and is overjoyed when she sees her baby on the screen for the first time.
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Also: Denise warns Ravi off Chelsea when she spots them on a date together at the Vic.
This episode airs Wednesday, January 18 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Thursday, January 19 (Episode 6631)
Writer: Poz Watson
Director: John Greening
As Kim presses ahead with organising the hen do, she inadvertently puts her foot in it when she asks about Lola's mother.
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Later, Lola opens a box...
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Alfie throws a summer party in the Vic to try to help everyone overcome the January blues - and all is going swimmingly until Linda suddenly returns.
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Linda's distraught by the carnival atmosphere in the Vic and accuses Alfie of not caring that Mick is dead.
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Jay and Ben finally discuss the best man issue.
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Also: Whitney and Zack get the results of the baby tests, while Chelsea tries to go on another date with Ravi.
This episode airs Thursday, January 19 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Friday, January 20 (Episode 6632)
Writer: Jamie Davis
Director: John Greening
Stacey refuses when Martin asks her to help him convince Lily to have an abortion. But Lily has reached her own decision...
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Jay is sceptical when Lola brings up the issue of finding her mother, while Sharon advises her to take the process slowly.
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Alfie surprises Linda with a vigil for Mick in the Vic, but the occasion is interrupted by a visit from the police.
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Also: Ricky secures custody of Scarlett and makes plans to return to Germany.
This episode airs Friday, January 20 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Neil Wilkes
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