All EastEnders Spoilers for Next Week as Kat Slater Returns on a Dangerous Mission

Next week in EastEnders promises a gripping run of episodes that rip open old scars, ignite dangerous secrets, and push several Walford residents toward decisions that could alter their lives forever. From Monday the 19th through to Thursday the 22nd, the Square becomes a pressure cooker of guilt, fear, manipulation, and emotional reckoning. At the heart of the chaos is Kat Slater’s explosive return, a prison bombshell from Zoe, Jasmine’s increasingly desperate survival tactics, and mounting strain within the Branning, Mitchell, and Panesar families. By the time the week draws to a close, trust will be shattered, loyalties will fracture, and at least one departure may leave lasting consequences across Walford.

Monday 19th: Kat Returns and the Truth Begins to Fracture

The week kicks off with raw emotion as Kat Slater storms back into Walford, and she wastes no time settling scores or easing herself back into Square life. Kat’s return is driven by unfinished business, and she quickly pulls Jasmine into her orbit for a prison visit that could change everything. Together, they head to see Zoe, and it’s behind bars that Zoe drops a devastating revelation: she plans to plead guilty, standing firm that her actions were nothing more than self-defense.

Kat is horrified. She cannot understand why Zoe would accept such a fate when the truth about Chrissie could still come out. Desperate to save her daughter’s future, Kat urges Zoe to finally tell the police everything, convinced that exposing Chrissie’s role could weaken the case and turn the tide. But Zoe refuses to budge. Her fear isn’t about prison—it’s about Jasmine. Zoe is convinced that if Chrissie is dragged into the spotlight, Jasmine could be put in serious danger, and she refuses to gamble with her safety.

Back on the Square, Jasmine puts on a brave face for Kat, promising she’ll speak to the police and do the right thing. But it’s painfully obvious she’s lying. Instead of cooperating, Jasmine quietly begins plotting an escape. Her plan is chilling in its simplicity: take Oscar, cut all ties, and vanish from Walford for good before anyone can stop her.

Elsewhere, tensions rise at Ravi’s flat when Priya insists Nugget move in so she can keep a close eye on both her son and Ravi. Ravi reluctantly agrees, but his emotional withdrawal after recent events creates a heavy, uncomfortable atmosphere. Nugget quickly misinterprets Ravi’s distance as rejection. When Nugget confronts him for not visiting him in hospital, Ravi snaps, and the argument threatens to spiral into something far more damaging. Priya is forced to intervene, desperately trying to hold her fractured family together before it completely implodes.

Tuesday 20th: Panic, Deception, and a Very Public Explosion

By Tuesday, Jasmine is operating in full panic mode. Convinced that time is running out, she insists that she, Oscar, and the kids must leave Walford immediately. Oscar isn’t convinced, sensing that Jasmine is acting out of fear rather than reason. Max Branning steps in, trying to calm the situation and urging Oscar not to make a decision that could haunt them both.

Still determined to keep Kat at arm’s length, Jasmine lies again, claiming she has already given a statement to the police. But Max isn’t fooled. He sees straight through her story and confronts her head-on about her plan to run away with Oscar. Their argument is heated and explosive, and neither is willing to back down. Unbeknownst to them, Cindy overhears the entire exchange, quietly taking in every word.

Later, Cindy pulls Max aside and delivers a chilling warning: Jasmine is far more dangerous than he realizes, and the situation could spiral out of control very quickly. When the conflict spills out in front of Oscar, he’s left torn between the two adults he trusts most. Instead of backing down, Jasmine escalates matters even further by causing a dramatic scene inside the Vic. As voices rise and tensions boil over, the entire pub watches in stunned silence. What unfolds is deeply uncomfortable—and deeply worrying.

Meanwhile, Ricky tries to inject some joy into Phil’s life by organizing a surprise birthday party at Raymond’s request. However, the celebratory mood is quickly overshadowed when Ricky begins to suspect that Sam may be planning to leave Walford once again. Later, George finds Sam holding a letter about her upcoming lumpectomy and gently encourages her to stop running and be honest. Sam finally opens up to Ricky about her diagnosis, and he promises her that he’s not going anywhere.

Over at the Panesars’, Ravi tries to push Nugget into getting back outside and returning to normal life. But his tough-love approach backfires badly. Nugget becomes overwhelmed by the pressure and suffers a panic attack, leaving Ravi shaken and forcing him to confront just how much damage has already been done.

Wednesday 21st: Lies, Temptation, and Power Games

Wednesday sees the situation around Jasmine and Oscar grow even more toxic. Max outright denies Jasmine’s claims, insisting she’s twisting the truth to suit her agenda. Jasmine, however, refuses to back down and doubles down on her lies. The result is devastating for Oscar, who becomes increasingly confused, isolated, and emotionally torn as the adults around him fight for control.

Elsewhere, George is left deflated when his offer to buy Walford East is rejected. Nicola offers to step in and invest instead, but George refuses, wary of crossing boundaries and mindful of Billy’s earlier warning. Still, the temptation lingers, and it’s clear the issue isn’t fully resolved.

Within the Mitchell clan, Sam tries to talk Phil out of taking Nigel to Portugal, sensing that Phil is using the trip as a way to run from deeper emotional issues. At Beale HQ, Ian is furious when he discovers Elaine has struck a deal with Councillor Barker behind his back. Feeling betrayed, Ian vows to fight back, determined not to let Elaine come out on top.

Meanwhile, Suki and Eve attempt to rally Priya and Ravi, hoping to stabilize the family and offer support. What they don’t realize is just how badly Ravi is struggling beneath the surface, and how close he is to reaching a breaking point.

Thursday 22nd: Exit Plans and Emotional Aftershocks

Thursday delivers the biggest shock of the week. Oscar announces that he and Jasmine are leaving Walford. The revelation sends shockwaves through the family, and it quickly becomes clear that this decision could have devastating consequences for everyone involved. Kat is left reeling, questioning whether she’s already lost control of the situation for good.

On the Mitchell front, Phil prepares to take Nigel to Portugal once Sam’s operation is over. Denise notices that Phil isn’t himself and asks George to keep a close eye on him, sensing that something is deeply wrong. Sam heads into hospital for her surgery with Ricky and Jack at her side. When she wakes up, she’s relieved to see Phil waiting for her, a rare moment of comfort amid the chaos.

However, in an unguarded moment, Sam accidentally mentions Phil’s plan for Nigel in front of George. George later passes this information on to Denise, reigniting concerns about Phil’s mental and emotional state and raising questions about what he’s really running from.

Meanwhile, Ian and Elaine’s feud finally reaches boiling point. Harvey attempts to step in and broker peace before the fallout spreads across the Square, but whether either of them is willing to back down remains very much in doubt.

A Week of Consequences in Walford

By the end of the week, EastEnders delivers a powerful mix of guilt, grief, manipulation, and life-changing choices. Is Jasmine deliberately manipulating Oscar to serve her own survival plan? Can Kat stop Zoe from destroying her future before it’s too late? And what is Phil truly trying to escape from?

One thing is certain: Walford will never be quite the same again.