With Wimbledon disrupting regular scheduling, EastEnders is turning up the heat across double episodes this Monday and Tuesday on BBC Two. But while Centre Court is filled with champions, Albert Square is filled with chaos – and The Queen Vic might not survive it.

At the center of this week’s chaos? A stunning betrayal that hits too close to home. Linda Carter, usually the one trying to keep the peace, drops a bombshell that sends shockwaves through Walford – she wants to sell her half of The Queen Vic. Her mother, Elaine, is devastated. The Vic isn’t just a business, it’s a legacy, and for Elaine, Linda’s decision feels like a rejection not only of family but of everything they’ve worked to rebuild.

What’s behind Linda’s sudden urge to jump ship? Is she still haunted by the trauma of Mick’s disappearance? Is guilt, grief—or something far darker—driving her to sever all ties?

Their clash ignites a week of fierce confrontations, but this mother-daughter rift is just the beginning.

Elsewhere, Walford’s streets grow darker. Vicki Fowler, who returns with a vengeance, catches Bernie Taylor red-handed—stealing from the Panesar family accounts. But instead of going public, she plays her hand carefully: blackmail. Bernie now finds herself trapped between silence and scandal. Will she take the fall—or drag others down with her?

And while secrets crack foundations, tempers boil over.

Kat Slater, never one to back down, unleashes her rage on Tommy for undisclosed reasons. But it doesn’t stop there. Kat’s fury spills into a brutal confrontation with Stacey, demanding answers about something Stacey’s desperately trying to hide. With Stacey’s past riddled with pain and poor decisions, fans are left wondering—what new secret could be so damaging that even Kat is ready to explode?

Meanwhile, Cindy Beale—queen of manipulation—issues a spine-chilling warning to Lauren Branning. The cause? Unclear. But Cindy’s threats rarely come without consequence. Is Lauren in danger of losing everything she’s fought for?

And while EastEnders piles on the drama, fans are forced to brace for uncertainty. With Wimbledon in full swing, the usual schedule is disrupted, and the BBC has yet to confirm next week’s broadcast times. All we know is that Monday and Tuesday will be a rollercoaster ride, packed into a powerful hour each evening.

These double episodes promise:

• Betrayal that cuts to the bone

• Threats that could reshape Walford’s alliances

• And a Queen Vic family on the verge of tearing itself apart

So where does it all lead?

Will Linda go through with the sale, leaving Elaine humiliated and furious? Will Bernie risk everything by standing up to Vicki? Can Kat handle what she learns from Stacey—or will it unravel what little stability she has left?

What’s certain is this: EastEnders is back in full force, ready to serve up the kind of shocking drama, raw emotion, and brutal truths that have made it legendary.

Grab your popcorn and your tissues. Because in Albert Square, even summer sunshine can’t melt the cold-hearted betrayals that lie ahead.