: Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean), Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner), and Dot Branning (June Brown). Major Departures & Returns :
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
: Several characters left or were written out, including Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) and Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), whose deaths in the season premiere marked a dark start to 2017. EastEnders - Season 33
: 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
The season featured a mix of longtime series regulars and significant guest appearances. : Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Sharon Mitchell (Letitia
: Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell) and Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell).
Sean O'Connor (until mid-2017), followed by John Yorke (interim) EastEnders Season 33 Air Dates & Countdown - EpisoDate.com Major Storylines & Events : Several characters left
: 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.