Next week in EastEnders (28–31 July 2025), Walford plunges into turmoil as fractured families, violent outbursts, and dark secrets explode across the Square. Just when things couldn’t get any more emotionally intense, a ghost from the past returns… and someone may lose everything.

1. Oscar’s Downward Spiral Ends in a Violent Clash

Oscar Branning is spiraling—and this week, he explodes.

Haunted by threats from local thug Mike and his mate Harrison, Oscar becomes a target in his own home. While his sister Lauren pleads with their uncle Jack to step in, Oscar tries to handle it solo. But when the attack finally comes, Jack steps in just in time to save him.

But the emotional trauma has already taken its toll.

Consumed by fear and on edge, Oscar lashes out when he spots a hooded figure lurking in the house. What he doesn’t realize? It’s Peter Beale.

The attack shocks the household. Peter, furious and shaken, throws Oscar out. Lauren, desperate to understand what pushed her brother to the brink, confronts him—and uncovers disturbing truths about his time in youth detention.

As Lauren storms off to baby Jimmy’s support group, tensions boil over and Oscar finds himself alone once again—with Mike lurking in the shadows. With no support and no safety, will Oscar fall back into the violent world he’s trying to escape?

2. Alfie Moon Returns – But He’s Not Alone

Alfie Moon is back… and hiding a massive secret.

Fresh from a mysterious trip, Alfie’s return to Walford is anything but smooth. Kat’s already furious, believing he was away helping their daughter Cherry—but the truth? He’s been helping Zoe Slater, Kat’s estranged daughter.

Kat unleashes her fury, but Alfie insists he won’t lie again. Yet with Zoe poised to make a full-time comeback to Albert Square, the truth may erupt in the most explosive way possible—especially if Kat’s first glimpse of Zoe is face-to-face.

As Kat contemplates her new life as the potential owner of The Queen Vic, Alfie is forced to decide where his loyalties lie. Will the pub—and Zoe’s return—drive a wedge between them once and for all?

3. Suki Takes Control – But Is It Too Late for Avani?

Avani Nandra-Hart makes a life-changing decision… but Suki Panesar-Unwin isn’t about to let her go through with it without a fight.

After weeks of silent suffering following her horrifying experience with toxic teen Joel Marshall—who not only slept with Avani but also secretly filmed the encounter and humiliated her—Avani books an appointment to terminate her pregnancy.

But Suki smells something’s wrong. Determined and steely-eyed, she corners Avani’s loyal friend Barney and demands answers. With time running out, will Suki confront Avani—and try to sway her decision?

Avani is torn between fear, shame, and her desperate desire to reclaim control of her life. But with Suki stepping in, will she finally find the support she needs… or feel even more pressure than ever before?

Also next week in Walford:

• Nicola Mitchell grows increasingly alarmed over Harry’s alliance with dangerous Ravi Gulati. Will her fears be justified?

• Yolande Trueman confronts Patrick with stern words—could their engagement be on the brink of collapse?

• And as Martin Fowler’s birthday arrives, the Square gathers to pay tribute… but is there more sadness than celebration?