Next week on EastEnders, Ben continues to spiral out of control and finds himself on the receiving end of Zack's fist.
Elsewhere, Lexi becomes convinced that Jay and Lola are having an affair, Eve and Suki are drawn back together and Phil has a surprise for Kat.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, July 25 (Episode 6526)
Writer: Kevin Rundle
Director: Tim Royle
Ben's intrigued when he spots Jonah's drug dealer, Tez, handing a packet of drugs to Sam.
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Ben's alarmed when Phil starts to question him about what he's learned, but Ben deflects and tells him that it's Sam he needs to worry about. Later, Ben scores some drugs from Tez but when he collects Tommy from football, the youngster finds the stash and asks what it is.
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At Peggy's, a drunk Jay pretends to be Lola's boyfriend to help her shake off a guy's advances - and later, Ash spots them leaving the club together.
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Also: Eve offers Suki support and they share a kiss.
This episode airs Monday, July 25 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Tuesday, July 26 (Episode 6527)
Writer: Gemma Copping
Director: Tim Royle
At the opening of the Panesars' new GP surgery, Suki introduces Ash to a journalist, who drops a bombshell on them both.
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Eve's heartbroken when it becomes clear from chatting to Suki that she'll always hide their relationship.
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Zack discovers that Rocky's trying to sell his old car but asks for 24 hours' grace to give him a chance to buy it back. When Zack goes to ask Sam for an advance on his wages, Ben - now a co-manager at Peggy's - shows up and gets involved.
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As Stacey and Lily plan a pre-wedding party for Kat, Phil surprises Kat with a gift.
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Jay and Lola joke about him being her 'boyfriend' last night, unaware that Lexi has overheard their conversation.
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This episode airs Tuesday, July 26 at 7.30pm on BBC Two
Thursday, July 28 (Episode 6528)
Writer: Jonny O'Neill
Director: Tim Royle
Zack desperately tries to get money to pay for the car but it proves fruitless - and when Ben winds him up, Zack snaps and punches him to the ground.
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Also: Lexi tells Will that Lola's cheating with Jay and soon the word spreads - and when the news reaches Honey, a furious Billy punches a confused Jay. Elsewhere, Lily has a surprise for Kat and Eve friend-zones Ash.
This episode airs Thursday, July 28 at 7pm on BBC Two
Thursday, July 28 (Episode 6529)
Writer: Jonny O'Neill
Director: Tim Royle
Karen encourages Callum to speak to Stuart, but when he approaches his brother, will he listen?
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After the fight at Peggy's, Kat gives Zack some advice.
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Sam's fuming with Zack for what he did - but they're interrupted by a police raid.
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Also: After more drink and drugs, Ben gets in touch with James. Elsewhere, Lola and Jay try to clear up the misunderstanding with Billy and Honey, while Eve turns Ash down when she moves in for a kiss.
This episode airs Thursday, July 28 at 7.30pm on BBC Two
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