Next week on EastEnders, scheming Cindy comes out to play as she realises how to get hold of the investment money she and Ian need.

Elsewhere, Ravi is distraught to learn that his son has run away, Stacey's torment at the hands of Theo continues and Alfie leaves the country to convalesce.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!

Monday, September 25 (Episode 6773)

Writer: Lee Saczak and Kevin Rundle
Director: Richard Platt

Sonia is nervous about the follow-up IVF appointment.

Ravi's horrified to learn that Nugget has gone missing and blames Suki.

Meanwhile, Cindy attempts to woo the Panesars again with a proposal for a pie and mash business, but Peter's uncomfortable about the prospect of doing business with them and tells his mother about their past. Cindy uses this info to her advantage but just as the deal is about to be signed, Ravi breaks the news that Nugget is gone. As Cindy pushes on with the contract signing, a row erupts between her and Nish, prompting her to rip up the paperwork and call the whole thing off.

Phil goes to the hospital to bring Alfie to The Boxing Den for Tommy's debut fight, but he's not doing well after his op and is heading to Spain to recuperate. Tommy's angry at Phil when he breaks the news that Alfie can't make it.

This episode airs Monday, September 25 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer

Tuesday, September 26 (Episode 6774)

Writer: Conway McDermott and Kevin Rundle
Director: Richard Platt

As the hunt for Nugget gets underway, Nish tells Ravi that he must get the police involved.

Denzel tells Ravi that Nugget going missing is his fault.

Cindy almost gets the money needed for the pie and mash shop from Phil, but Ian flat out refuses to take any money from him. At the pub, Cindy ends up talking to Gina and then Anna, who reveals that George has found a buyer for the Marbella bar. Cindy returns home and tells Ian that she's owed half of George's proceeds from the sale.

Kat tries to reassure Tommy that Alfie will be back but he doesn't believe her.

Sonia and Reiss are told about their chances of success with IVF and the costs that would be involved. Later, Reiss tells Debbie what he plans to use her money for.

This episode airs Tuesday, September 26 at 7.30pm on BBC One (except Wales) and BBC Two Wales, and from 6am on iPlayer

Wednesday, September 27 (Episode 6775)

Writer: Kevin Rundle
Director: Richard Platt

PC Nash asks whether Nugget was having any problems at home before he disappeared, leaving Ravi and Nish confused about that line of questioning.

Ravi confronts Denise, accusing her of stirring things up with PC Nash, but she's having none of it and delivers some home truths.

When Billy gets sent some raunchy pics from 'Stacey', Martin realises that Theo is behind it and goes for him. While Stacey stands mortified, Theo threatens to call the police.

Elaine and George prepare to celebrate the sale of the bar but are interrupted by Cindy, who's come to make clear that she is owed half. George invites her and Ian to dinner to discuss the issue, but when Cindy gets George alone, her manipulative side comes out.

This episode airs Wednesday, September 27 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer

Thursday, September 28 (Episode 6776)

Writer: Kevin Rundle
Director: Richard Platt

Martin and Kat do their best to help a shaken Stacey, who realises that she needs to lean on the community for support against Theo.

Ian and Cindy go to the Vic to celebrate and a slanging match soon ensues with George and Elaine. All four are stunned though when Gina blurts out a secret.

Also: Ravi continues to scour the streets for Nugget, while Whitney and Zack get the keys to their first place together.

This episode airs Thursday, September 28 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer