Family feuds, courtroom revelations, and a dangerous downward spiral hit the Square—this week delivers devastation

1. Sam Mitchell Returns—But Is It All Just Another Con?

After months away, Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) storms back into Walford—and she’s already causing chaos. Her return begins with a sneaky trip to Phil’s safe, where she’s caught stealing cash by none other than Nigel Bates. Mistaken for his adopted daughter Clare, Sam manages to walk away with the money.

But she doesn’t get far. Outside, she comes face-to-face with Zoe Slater, who confronts Sam over years of torment. Tensions flare immediately, setting the tone for a turbulent week.

Phil soon notices the missing cash and wrongly blames Nicola Mitchell, until he hears Sam arguing with Kat Moon. As Sam attempts to flee, she’s intercepted by Jack Branning, and under pressure, she makes a startling confession: she’s found a lump and fears it may be cancer.

Despite Jack’s concern, Sam skips her medical appointment. When Jack and Denise Fox realise she’s dodging the truth, they stage an intervention. But it might be too late—Sam has already set a new scheme in motion.

Will this be the beginning of her redemption—or another manipulation?

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2. Teddy Faces Courtroom Reckoning as Harry Spirals into Crisis

Over at No. 1, Harry Mitchell is falling apart. Still battling addiction, he asks Nicola for drug money. When she refuses, things unravel fast—especially after George Knight accidentally reveals Teddy’s plan to plead guilty in court.

Desperate and guilt-ridden, Harry admits he was the one who killed Tobias “Okie” Okyere, not Teddy. George urges him to come clean, while Nicola drops another bombshell: she’s pregnant with George’s child.

But the week only gets darker. On the day of the trial, Harry goes missing and is later found overdosing—again. Thankfully, George and Gina intervene just in time, but the family is reeling. Barney, overwhelmed by the tension, chooses to move in with his biological dad Zack Hudson.

Will Teddy be exonerated? Or will the truth come out too late?

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3. Kim Fox Makes a Drunken Mistake She May Regret Forever

Still heartbroken over her breakup with Howie Danes, Kim Fox drowns her sorrows at The Vic. In a drunken blur, she impulsively donates her car to Yolande Trueman’s Christmas raffle.

The next morning, reality hits hard. Kim’s financial situation is dire, and the sale wasn’t hers to make. But is this the end for her and Howie—or just another messy chapter in their love story?

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4. Kat Moon Learns the Truth Behind Dr Anthony Trueman’s Divorce

Kat Slater is more suspicious than ever when it comes to Dr Anthony Trueman’s interest in Zoe. Convinced he’s bad news, she warns him to stay away—but what she uncovers makes her even more furious.

It turns out Anthony’s recent breakup was messier than expected, and Patrick Trueman may have been the one to stir things up by speaking to Anthony’s ex, Sophie. Kat rallies behind Zoe, urging her to keep her distance.

But will Zoe listen—or fall deeper into Anthony’s web?

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5. Lily Slater Senses Jean’s Mental Health is Cracking

While Jean Slater tries to keep up appearances by hosting a family dinner at No. 31, granddaughter Lily quietly senses something is wrong.

As tensions rise and Stacey’s plan to move to Brazil is mentioned, Jean abruptly leaves the table. It’s a subtle but deeply worrying sign.

With Sam stirring trouble and the Slaters facing emotional upheaval, is Jean on the edge of a breakdown?