This week on EastEnders, secrets, schemes, and school dodging take center stage as the residents of Walford find themselves in a whirlwind of drama and deception.

Lily and her friends are up to no good, pulling a classic school-skip scam with a few questionable phone calls. With some over-the-top excuses—including one about a case of food poisoning that’s “flowing like a river”—they think they’ve got it all figured out. But as they play truant, a heart-wrenching moment disrupts their fun. On their way to school, Lily finds that her father’s memorial flowers have been trashed, leaving her too devastated to carry on with the day. While her mates try to cheer her up, not everyone is convinced skipping class is the right move.

Meanwhile, Amy and her stepmother Denise are having their own struggles. Denise, in an attempt to keep Amy out of school, takes part in a web of lies that quickly escalates. But will their poorly thought-out plan backfire?

Elsewhere in Walford, a shady encounter unfolds. A group of teens finds themselves in trouble when they get caught up in a situation involving vape deals and some suspicious contraband. Just as things take a turn for the worse, the police step in, leaving them scrambling to explain. Will they be able to talk their way out of this mess, or is a trip to the station inevitable?

In the business world, Linda and her ambitions for the Vic take a dramatic turn. As she juggles the pub’s renovation with a few personal projects, she’s faced with a surprising matchmaking attempt. Someone close to her is determined to get her back in the dating game, even setting her up on a blind date. But is Linda ready to move on, or is her heart still clinging to the past?

While Linda wrestles with her emotions, another Walford resident, Johnny, finds himself caught in an unexpected romantic entanglement. A well-intentioned but meddling family member has taken it upon themselves to orchestrate a date for him—without his consent. Will he go along with it, or will he put his foot down and resist their matchmaking efforts?

As the week progresses, friendships are tested, romantic tensions rise, and secrets threaten to spill over. With the weight of past losses still lingering, some characters must decide whether to embrace new beginnings or remain tethered to old wounds.

Mischief, meddling, and major decisions—don’t miss a moment of the drama this week on EastEnders!