Next week on EastEnders, Ben continues to spiral out of control and blurts out a shocking confession.
Elsewhere, the Bakers are dealt a huge blow, Jay decides to let his hair down and Howie gets a new job opportunity.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, July 18 (Episode 6522)
Writer: Richard Davidson
Director: Jamie Annett
Stacey's surprised when she receives an invite to dinner from Suki.
When Dana quits her job at Walford East after a row with Bobby, Kim is quick to offer up Howie's services.
Stacey feels guilty when she realises that Suki has made a genuine effort, while Kheerat's grateful.
Mitch surprises Avery with a Caribbean-themed party at the launderette. With the festivities in full swing, Avery has a heart to heart with his brother and peacefully passes away.
Also: Ben snaps at Rocky and goes to punch him but ends up thwacking Kathy instead.
This episode airs Monday, July 18 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Tuesday, July 19 (Episode 6523)
Writer: Richard Davidson
Director: Jamie Annett
Kheerat's surprised to encounter Ben at The Arches and tries to offer him some advice.
Worried about Ben, Kheerat suggests to Callum that he check in on him - but will he agree?
Honey quizzes Kathy about her bruised lip but she brushes off her concerns. Ben attempts to apologise to Kathy but she refuses to speak to him until he gets help. Later, Ben meets up with James, hooks up with him and then takes drugs.
Karen and Harvey encourage Mitch to step up for Finlay and Felix following Avery's death - but later, Mitch makes a shock discovery.
This episode airs Tuesday, July 19 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Wednesday, July 20 (Episode 6524)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Jamie Annett
Felix and Finlay are in denial when Mitch and Karen break the news to them about what happened.
After some ribbing about Honey mollycoddling him, Jay agrees to go to Peggy's with Lola. Honey's keen to come too but after she falls asleep on the sofa, he heads off by himself.
Kheerat finds Ben at the Arches after he's just woken up. Ben hides the drugs and dismisses Kheerat's concerns.
When Kheerat tells Ben just how much of a friend he is, Ben gets overwhelmed with guilt about his involvement in Jags's death.
Ben takes more drugs to help dull the pain and has an altercation with a concerned Phil.
At Peggy's, Kheerat realises that Ben is high and takes him home for Ash to give him the once over.
Things get too much for Ben and he blurts out that he was responsible for Jags's death.
This episode airs Wednesday, July 20 at 7.30pm on BBC Two
Thursday, July 21 (Episode 6525)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Jamie Annett
The Panesars are left stunned by Ben's revelation - how will they react?
Kathy's concerned to learn from Phil that he encountered Ben while he was high.
Felix and Finlay get to know the locals as they join Jay, Lola and Frankie on a night out at Peggy's. Later, Jay returns home three sheets to the wind and Honey's not happy.
This episode airs Thursday, July 21 at 7.30pm on BBC Two
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