Next week on EastEnders, Phil gathers proof that Keanu and Karen were behind Albie's kidnapping - what will the fallout be?
Elsewhere, Denise is unimpressed to find Sam in her house when she returns to Walford, the Knights put on a Christmas event for the residents and Reiss gets an update on his wife's condition.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, December 4 (Episode 6813)
Writer: Simon Norman
Director: Jamie Annett
Mitch is unimpressed when Karen splashes the cash in the pub, making Phil suspicious.
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Mitch confronts Keanu about the kidnap plot but he shows little remorse. Later, Mitch's van hits Harvey's cab and Kat insists that Mitch stump up for the damage.
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Karen settles the debt with Kat and when Phil sees the notes she paid with, he notices that they're his marked bills. He sets Sam on the case to find concrete proof of his theory and soon gets the evidence he needs to prove that Albie's kidnap was staged.
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Jack's on babysitting duties but is a bit rusty and ends up calling Stacey for help. Denise arrives back from holiday early but before Jack gets the chance to tell her about Sam staying with them, Sam bursts in.
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Elaine pulls out all of the stops to make The Vic's sponsored Christmas event in the Square a big success.
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Also: Sonia tells Reiss that they are on track with their IVF treatment.
This episode airs Monday, December 4 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Wednesday, December 6 (Episode 6814)
Writer: Rob Gittins
Director: Jamie Annett
Phil's determined to prove that he's right about Keanu and Karen, and starts by visiting The Arches but gets no joy.
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Later, Phil sends Tommy around to 23B and he finds the cash hidden under Karen's bed.
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Sharon announces that the wedding reception will be held at The Vic on Christmas Day but the good news is interrupted by the arrival of Phil, who shocks her by telling her that Keanu and Karen staged Albie's kidnapping.
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Denise and Jack fall out again when she discovers that Dean's back and he didn't tell her. Later, she gives Jack an ultimatum - either Sam leaves or she does.
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Also: Yolande fails to garner much interest for her new community choir.
This episode airs Wednesday, December 6 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Thursday, December 7 (Episode 6815)
Writer: Daran Little
Director: Jamie Annett
Jack lets Sam know that she needs to leave because of Denise and she's sympathetic, telling him that Denise is a good woman for taking on the kids. But when Jack shows Sam out, he sees Ravi mouthing off at Denise and is not best pleased.
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Also: Sonia and Reiss's plans for a romantic night in are cut short when Reiss gets a call informing him that Debbie has a bad infection.
This episode airs Thursday, December 7 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Friday, December 8 (Episode 6816)
Writer: Daran Little
Director: Jamie Annett
Yolande is unimpressed with Elaine's attempts to take over the new community choir... battle lines are drawn.
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Also: Sonia comforts Reiss after he returns from a difficult night at Debbie's bedside.
This episode airs Friday, December 8 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Neil Wilkes
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