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
: Toward the end of the season, newcomer Aidan Maguire (Patrick Bergin) orchestrated a high-stakes criminal heist involving several Walford regulars, including Mick Carter and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). EastEnders - Season 33
: Much of the season focused on the financial and emotional struggles of the Carter family at the Queen Victoria pub. Key drama included Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) dealing with the family's precarious future and Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) secretively meeting with other family members, causing tension with Linda. The 33rd season of EastEnders originally aired on
: 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. : Much of the season focused on the