‘Eastenders’ Spoilers Weekly Update: Sam Reveals Cancer Fears, Teddy’s Verdict, Harry Overdoses!

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of  December 8 tease newly arrived Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) reveals cancer fears, while Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) gets his verdict.

Plus, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) overdoses, Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) comes clean to George Knight (Colin Salmon), and Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) worries about her grandma, Jean Slater (Gillian Wright).

Scheming Sam Mitchell Is Back

Scheming Sam seems to have returned for one reason and one reason alone – money; however, it quickly becomes clear that she also has a legitimate health issue. The question remains, can she convince her family that she has truly changed?

Upon her return to Albert Square, Sam’s first stop is her brother Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) safe, where she plans to take more of his cash!

Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) catches her in the act but allows her to take the money, mistakenly believing she is his adoptive daughter, Clare Bates (Gemma Bissix).

As she leaves, she unexpectedly runs into Zoe Slater’s (Michelle Ryan) line of fire, leading to a confrontation when Sam is accused of being her tormentor.

Sam Reveals Her Cancer Fears

Phil soon discovers that his money is gone, and after hearing Nige’s description of the thief, he rushes to Harry’s Barn to confront Nicola Mitchell.

However, he quickly realizes he has made a mistake when he overhears Sam arguing with Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace).

She manages to slip away before he can reach her and heads to McKlunky’s for a burger with her estranged son, Ricky Branning (Frankie Day).

Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) sees them together, and as she tries to leave, he intervenes, prompting her to share her health concerns. Sam reveals that she has found a lump and fears it may be cancerous.

Jack Wants To Know Why Sam Hasn’t Seen The Doctor

Jack is curious about why she hasn’t visited the doctor yet, but Phil cuts in to reclaim his stolen money. Meanwhile, Jack’s partner Denise Fox (Diane Parish) catches wind of Sam’s worries and strikes a deal with her.

Later, during a family dinner with Ricky and Lily, she comes to the conclusion that Jack and Denise are just pretending, and she must plead with Phil for a place to stay.

She quickly creates a new plan and puts it into action while Phil and Julie Bates (Karen Henthorn) are filming Nigel’s movie at The Arches.

Jack and Denise find out she missed her appointment, and they intervene- Phil, Julie, and Ricky are furious with Sam for her decisions;  what has she done now, and what about her health?

Nicola Comes Clean To George

Harry Mitchell still relies on drugs and asks his mom, Nicola, for money to buy them; she refuses and also keeps quiet about Teddy’s trial. George makes a mistake when he checks on Harry and accidentally reveals that his dad plans to plead guilty.

Harry is shocked and admits he killed Tobias “Okie” Okyere (Aayan Ibikunle Shoderu), leading George to urge him to turn himself in.

Nicola, desperate to save her son, crazily reveals she is pregnant with George’s child. He can’t believe it and turns to Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton), who confirms the news.

Harry Overdoses!

Meanwhile, Harry is home alone using drugs-when George and Honey return to No. 1, they find Harry missing.

On Teddy’s trial day, Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) and George team up to find him, ignoring Nicola’s advice and telling him to support his dad in court. The family is shocked by the verdict.

Things worsen when Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman) decides to live with his biological father, Zack Hudson (James Farrar), and Harry has another overdose.

Fortunately, he’s found, and Nicola takes charge before the paramedics arrive; will the family ever heal from their recent struggles?

Kim Finds Herself In A Precarious Situation

Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) finds herself in a rather precarious situation. Following her recent breakup with Howie Danes (Delroy Atkinson)  just a week prior, Kim is feeling quite downcast. This prompts her to venture to The Vic in search of a few drinks to lift her spirits.

As the evening progresses and she indulges in a few too many, she makes a rather impulsive decision to donate her car for Yolande Trueman’s (Angela Wynter) Christmas raffle.

The very next day, however, the weight of her choice begins to settle in… but could this truly signal the end of the road for Kim and Howie?

Kat Moon And Anthony Trueman Clash

At the same time, tension exists between Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) and Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey) Kat worries about Zoe, cautioning Anthony to keep his distance from her daughter.

She is far from pleased when she discovers the true reason behind his split from his wife. Subsequently, Anthony comes to the realization that his father, Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker), has had a conversation with his ex-wife, Sophie Trueman (uncast)

Meanwhile Kat reinforces her conviction to Zoe that he is not a suitable match for her. Will Zoe and Anthony manage to avoid each other?

Lily Worries About Her Grandma Jean

Jean Slater has chosen to organize the Branning family dinner at No. 31. Yet, her granddaughter Lily is rightly worried about Jean’s well-being, particularly as the evening unfolds and events begin to spiral out of control.

With Sam returning and wreaking havoc, things take a turn for the worse. Additionally, when there is a discussion about Stacey Slater’s (Lacey Turner) move to Brazil, Jean abruptly leaves the table. Could this indicate that Jean is experiencing a mental health crisis?

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