Eastenders - Season 33 May 2026

: Introduction of the Taylor family, led by matriarch Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley), adding a new dynamic to Albert Square. Season Statistics Premiere Date January 1, 2017 Finale Date December 29, 2017 Total Episodes Lead Producer

: Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell) and Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell). EastEnders - Season 33

: The season concluded with a dramatic Christmas storyline involving Max Branning's (Jake Wood) ultimate revenge plot falling apart, leading to his daughters, Lauren and Abi Branning, falling from the roof of the Queen Vic. Cast Overview : Introduction of the Taylor family, led by

: Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean), Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner), and Dot Branning (June Brown). Major Departures & Returns : Cast Overview : Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Sharon

The season featured a mix of longtime series regulars and significant guest appearances.

: This season featured the significant return of Michelle Fowler (played by Jenna Russell), who had been off-screen for 21 years. Her return brought new complications, including a scandalous affair with a younger man, Preston.

The 33rd season of EastEnders originally aired on BBC One from , to December 29, 2017 . This season consisted of approximately 209 episodes . Major Storylines & Events