Chaos is about to rip through Walford as a tragic chain of events, buried secrets, and dangerous schemes collide — ending in a shocking twist that no EastEnders viewer will see coming. In a week already tense with fallout from Oki’s devastating death, everything spirals into new territory as Harry Mitchell’s guilt and unraveling mental state set him on a path from which he will not return.

The week opens with the Square still rocked after Harry’s accidental role in Oki’s fatal injury — a moment that occurred when Harry desperately tried to shield Kojo Asare from a violent confrontation. What he believed would be self-defense became the spark of a tragedy that now threatens to destroy everything he loves. Ravi Galati, who pulled the strings behind the illegal network that preyed on Kojo, initially faced serious charges but quickly found a loophole to freedom: becoming a police informant. But that twisted deal didn’t stay buried for long.

Priya, already suspicious of Ravi’s erratic behavior, uncovers the truth about his involvement. Horrified that he not only exploited Kojo but also aligned himself with the police for survival, she cuts ties with him instantly — a move that sends Ravi spiraling. Suki and Eve attempt to maintain some fragile peace, especially with their crucial adoption assessment underway, and for a brief moment, the household seems to steady itself. However, Ravi’s addiction to danger resurfaces when Priya overhears him organizing yet another drug drop over the phone.

That discovery becomes the breaking point. Priya storms into the house in a fury, hurling accusations at Ravi just as the adoption assessor, Robin, stands in the doorway. The carefully constructed façade falls apart within seconds. Suki and Eve, mortified and livid, demand Ravi pack his bags immediately. But before he can even process their ultimatum, he’s ambushed by a shadowy group who drag him off the Square. Though he eventually stumbles home battered, shaken, and terrified, the incident becomes a grim warning: his double-life can’t continue forever. Priya begs him to abandon crime completely. The looming question? Will Ravi finally admit he’s secretly helping the police before the truth surfaces in a more dangerous way?

While Ravi’s world implodes, the Mitchell home faces its own catastrophe. Teddy Mitchell takes a shocking step to protect his son: he confesses to Oki’s death, planting his fingerprints on the weapon and turning himself in. His plan is clear — sacrifice his freedom to shield Harry from prison. But the emotional cost on his family is enormous.

Nicola, quietly grappling with a pregnancy she hasn’t revealed, tries to hold the household together as Harry and Barney spiral under the weight of their father’s arrest. Harry, ravaged by guilt and trauma, slips back into drug use, this time with far more dangerous consequences. His instability, fear, and self-loathing collide, and Nicola becomes painfully aware that she may be watching her partner crumble for good. With Teddy behind bars, her own secret weighing heavily, and Harry losing control, her world is on the edge of collapse. The question haunting her now: can she pull Harry back from the brink — or is she already too late?

But the week doesn’t stop piling on chaos. Over in another corner of Walford, a newcomer’s sinister motives begin to surface. Jasmine — mysterious, sharp, and dangerously unpredictable — pulls Oscar into a scheme he couldn’t possibly understand. Despite Oscar’s growing crush, Jasmine uses her charm to manipulate every moment. When she lifts the keys to the surgery right out of Anthony’s pocket, Oscar assumes she’s joking. But Jasmine isn’t joking. She’s planning something deliberate, calculated, and risky.

The pair slip into the darkened surgery that night, and Oscar’s nerves immediately take over. He realizes too late that Jasmine isn’t improvising — she has a mission. She goes straight for Anthony’s computer, bypassing hesitation and logging in with unsettling confidence. Oscar, terrified and confused, watches as she scours the files for something specific. Whatever she’s hunting for is important enough for her to risk everything.

By the time they leave, Oscar’s panic has reached a breaking point. He knows they’ll be caught. He knows Jasmine is hiding something huge. Worse, he realizes he might become collateral damage in whatever scheme she’s orchestrating. Jasmine, however, remains eerily calm. Her obsession with Cindy Beale is already raising eyebrows, and now her break-in suggests she’s playing a much deeper, far more dangerous game.

As suspicion around Jasmine grows, her actions confirm that she’s no ordinary arrival. Walford has seen its share of schemers, but Jasmine’s precision and nerve mark her as someone with a long-term agenda — one that could blow up the Square when revealed.

Meanwhile, EastEnders prepares for an unexpected curveball as Phil Mitchell and Kat Slater return to screens for a special Children in Need sketch — but with a twist. Their iconic roles, played by beloved actors for decades, temporarily shift into new hands as young stars step into the characters’ shoes. Long-time viewers will remember Phillip’s huge storylines, including the legendary “Who Shot Phil?” saga, and Kat’s earth-shaking revelation to Zoe that she was her mother, not her sister. Now, these roles will be reimagined in a lighthearted, playful special led by Lenny Rush, who has been given creative control to place children at the center of BBC programming.

Inside the Queen Vic, the Children in Need special erupts with comedic chaos — fiery accusations, missing items, and delightfully over-the-top drama in pure Walford fashion. The event, full of music, heartwarming moments, and comedic sketches, honors the tradition of previous EastEnders mini-episodes that have given fans everything from musical mashups to hilarious crossovers, including the iconic East Street parody blending Coronation Street and EastEnders.

But the brightness of Children in Need cannot overshadow the dark cloud forming over the Mitchell household. As the week draws to a close, the truth about Harry’s unraveling mental state becomes impossible to ignore. His guilt over Oki’s death, his fear for Teddy’s future, and the crushing pressure of his secret drug use collide into a devastating moment of finality.

Harry disappears without warning — and when he is finally found, it’s too late.

His death sends shockwaves through the Square. Nicola collapses in grief. Barney breaks. Teddy, behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, receives the news that destroys him. The Mitchell family, already fractured, now faces the unimaginable.

Walford mourns, but it also asks the question that will haunt upcoming episodes:

Who is truly to blame for Harry Mitchell’s death — and who will pay the price?

As EastEnders moves forward, the aftermath of Harry’s tragic exit will ripple through the Square, igniting new feuds, exposing buried truths, and setting the stage for stories that will reshape Walford forever.