EastEnders spoilers for 26–29 October 2026 with 10 things to watch this week

EastEnders has a dramatic week ahead as Jack and Max search for missing Amy, the Carters face the fallout from Lee’s lies and the Slaters prepare to say goodbye to Zoe. Here are 10 things to watch in Walford from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October.

1. Amy leaves Walford with Craig

Jack and Max are left racing across the Square after Oscar tells them he has seen Amy and Craig preparing to leave. Unfortunately, they arrive too late to stop the pair speeding away.

2. Jack turns to the police

Distraught over Amy’s departure, Jack launches a search with police assistance. He becomes increasingly convinced that Craig is responsible for Amy’s recent behaviour, prompting him and Max to break into Craig’s flat.

3. Denise discovers Amy is missing

The family initially keep the truth from Denise, despite her growing suspicions. Darnell eventually decides to tell her that Amy is missing, forcing Jack to explain everything. Ash later checks on Denise, believing the stress is taking its toll.

4. An unexpected arrival catches Jack’s attention

As the search continues, an unexpected arrival in Walford catches Jack’s attention. The details of the newcomer’s identity has not yet been revealed..

5. Jess exposes Lee’s lies

Linda and Lee return from an unsuccessful search to find Jess waiting at Peacock Palace.

She exposes Lee’s lies in front of the Carters, and Linda later finds evidence confirming Jess was telling the truth. Lee lashes out at his family.

6. Nancy refuses to change her mind

Lee tries to repair things with Nancy, but she refuses to give up parental responsibility for the baby. Linda remains determined to help her son turn things around, while Max offers Lee work

7. The Slaters face funeral problems

Preparations for Zoe’s funeral are thrown into chaos when a problem arises with the order of service. Jean, Mo and Honey race to fix it without Kat finding out, while Jasmine struggles with her eulogy and finds support from Patrick.

8. Jasmine steps in to protect Jean

At The Albert, Jasmine intervenes when a customer causes trouble for Jean. The Slaters compare Jasmine’s actions to Zoe’s, adding another emotional moment as the funeral approaches.

9. Kat pays tribute to Zoe

Kat opens up to Cindy about the person she believes left Zoe to die, leaving Cindy guilt-ridden.

Kat and Cindy also clash with a customer outside The Albert.

When Kat eventually arrives for the funeral, she insists proceedings continue.

Jasmine and Josh deliver their eulogies before Kat pays tribute to her daughter, and residents gather at The Vic to share memories.

Cindy later lashes out at Max when he arrives looking for Lee, and Lee turns up during their argument.

10. Kojo and Jodie’s relationship develops

Harry recruits Kojo to help with Halloween celebrations at Harry’s Barn, unaware Jodie is doing the same.

Kojo and Jodie clash, but despite his dislike of her, the pair begin to grow closer as the Hawkins family attempt to play matchmaker.

EastEnders airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer. Image credit: BBC.