Series 25

Sean contacts Roxy and Stacey as the new year dawns, but what is he planning? Meanwhile Ricky tries to bring new year cheer to Bianca's brood, and Danielle betrays Stacey.

Sean returns to say goodbye to Roxy and Amy, Whitney struggles to fit in, and Shirley starts Heather's year with a bang.

Tanya is forced to make a decision that will affect her family's future, Janine attempts to help Whitney, and Stacey tries to keep the truth about Sean from Jean.

Max reels from recent revelations as he struggles to keep his family together, and Tanya asks him to make a difficult choice. Meanwhile, Whitney tracks down her birth mother.

Dot discovers the truth behind Nick's return when she throws a party to introduce her granddaughter to the Square. Meanwhile, Janine puts her devilish plan into action.

Janine shows Jay who is in control as her dirty work comes to light, and Danielle lets Stacey down, with serious consequences. Meanwhile, Lauren makes a heartbreaking decision.

Dot struggles with Nick's proposition, but will she agree to his demands? Meanwhile, Danielle tries to bond with Ronnie, but keeps a big secret to herself in the process.

Lucas faces the wrath of Denise, and even a surprise proposal is not enough to win her over. Meanwhile, Jean sinks further into depression in spite of Stacey's best efforts.

Denise realises her mistake thanks to Zainab, but is it too late for Lucas? Danielle is delighted when Ronnie takes pity on her, but Ronnie's mood soon sours when Roxy visits.

Lucas and Denise relish their engagement until a shock announcement ends their celebrations, while Stacey is forced to ask for help when Jean almost comes to harm.