Spoiler for the movie “EastEnders 10/9/2025 Part 3 Full Episode HD”

The newest EastEnders installment delivers one of the most emotionally devastating and suspenseful episodes of the year, weaving together heartbreak, betrayal, and danger across three explosive storylines — Ben and Callum’s imploding marriage, Joel Marshall’s violent spiral, and Ravi Galati’s growing exposure in the criminal underworld.

The episode opens on a shocking note with Ben Mitchell’s emotional return to Walford after more than a year away. Actor Max Bowden’s character, last seen imprisoned in the U.S. for credit card fraud, reappears without warning during the funeral of Callum Highway’s father, Jonno. The funeral, which brings together the entire Highway family — including Callum’s brother, Stuart — ends with a dramatic cliffhanger when Ben walks into the service unannounced. Viewers are left reeling as the two estranged husbands lock eyes, both stunned by the moment.

The following day’s episode reveals how Ben managed to return to the U.K. despite his overseas sentence. He had cooperated with authorities, securing a temporary transfer to a British prison and permission to attend the funeral. His parents, Phil and Kathy Mitchell, are elated to have him home, even briefly — unaware that his return will destroy the fragile peace that has settled over Walford.

As the episode unfolds, tension builds. Only the audience knows the truth — that while Ben was locked away, Callum began an affair with Johnny Carter after months of subtle flirting and emotional confusion. Their secret relationship deepened after Callum’s grief over his father’s illness and Ben’s absence left him vulnerable. Johnny became his comfort, his confidant, and eventually his lover. But with Ben’s sudden reappearance, everything begins to unravel.

At the Queen Vic, Johnny urges Callum to keep their relationship hidden, terrified of the chaos that could follow if Ben discovers the truth. But Callum’s conscience eats away at him. During a heated confrontation later that night, he breaks down and confesses everything to Ben. What follows is one of the episode’s most intense scenes — a mix of heartbreak, fury, and humiliation. Ben lashes out physically and verbally, furious not only at Callum but also at Johnny. When Ben realizes that his family already knew about the affair, his anger turns to pure devastation.

In a cutting remark that quickly became one of the most discussed moments online, Ben compares Callum to a “discount Judge Rinder,” referencing the well-known British celebrity lawyer and TV personality. The biting insult — and its unexpected nod to ITV — left fans stunned. The tension crescendos as Ben storms out, only to be escorted back to prison by officers shortly after. The episode closes with a haunting image of Ben breaking down alone in his cell, tears streaming down his face as he finally realizes his marriage is truly over.

The heartbreak reverberates online. Fans flood social media with emotional reactions, unable to process the collapse of “Balum,” one of the soap’s most beloved couples. Some beg the writers to reunite them, while others praise the realism and emotional depth of the storyline. The ITV reference trends for hours as fans dissect every detail of the episode’s dialogue, calling it “the most gut-wrenching moment in years.”

But the emotional turmoil doesn’t stop there. Across town, Joel Marshall’s storyline grows even darker. The troubled teen, already under scrutiny for his sexist behavior and disturbing online activity, takes another step toward violence. After Vicki Fowler once again confronts him for skipping school — despite seeming perfectly healthy — she learns from her partner, Ross, that he excused Joel’s absence for his mother’s wedding. Yet viewers know the truth: Joel couldn’t care less about his mother, Cleo, whom he’s publicly insulted before.

Instead of attending the ceremony, Joel spends the day drinking at the Vic with Tommy Moon, stealing alcohol, and gaming on the sofa while Vicki is out. When she returns to find the house in chaos, her patience snaps. She orders Joel to clean up, only for him to sneer that “cleaning’s a woman’s job.” Furious, Vicki storms out — but the damage is done. Joel’s resentment festers as he wanders to the park, glued to his phone, watching more toxic videos from his favorite online influencer.

There, he encounters Amy Mitchell, Avani Nandra-Hart, and Nugget Gulati. The tension is immediate. Amy taunts him, calling him an incel and mocking his loneliness. Joel’s glare says it all — Amy may have just painted a target on her back. The uneasy moment foreshadows something much darker, as the episode hints that Amy could be Joel’s next victim.

This isn’t their first confrontation. Earlier in the year, Joel attempted to charm Amy, but his mask slipped when he mistreated her best friend, Avani. Fans remember the shocking twist when Joel secretly filmed his sexual encounter with Avani, leading to her pregnancy, and later condemned her for considering an abortion. That act cost him nearly all his friendships — only Tommy still stands by him.

Meanwhile, actor Max Parker, who portrays Joel, takes his character’s disturbing arc beyond fiction. In a new BBC documentary titled The Manosphere: Inside the Toxic Web, airing alongside this episode, Parker joins co-stars Diane Parish (Denise) and Ellie Dadd (Amy) to explore the real-world issues behind Joel’s story. The documentary examines how online misogyny and radical influencers manipulate young men, leading to dangerous mindsets like Joel’s. Experts like Professor Harriet Over from the University of York, poet Sam Brown, and representatives from Beyond Equality appear to discuss how society can combat these toxic ideologies.

Back in Walford, however, Vicki’s world collapses. As her relationship with Ross begins to fracture under the pressure of Joel’s escalating aggression, she struggles to find a way to help him before things spiral further. But when Joel and Tommy’s prank at school causes chaos across the community, the situation becomes unmanageable. Both sets of parents — Vicki and Ross, Kat and Alfie — unite to confront their sons. The confrontation at Number 43 turns violent when Joel snaps completely, physically attacking Vicki in a shocking and terrifying scene that leaves viewers horrified.

While Joel’s story dives into darkness, another major plotline unfolds elsewhere — one that could finally bring down Ravi Galati. The Mitchells’ newest ally, Teddy, launches a high-risk plan to expose Ravi’s drug trafficking operation. After learning the extent of Ravi’s crimes from his son Harry, who was drawn into the gang alongside Kojo Asare, Teddy vows to end it all.

Ignoring Harry’s pleas to turn himself in, Teddy hatches a covert plan. In a suspenseful sequence, he sneaks into Kojo’s flat, heart pounding as he plants a hidden camera between photo frames — his only hope of gathering proof against Ravi. The atmosphere is thick with tension as Ravi and Oki unexpectedly return mid-scene. Teddy hides behind the sofa, frozen, as the two argue about money and their next drop. One wrong move could mean his death. When they finally leave, Teddy escapes, trembling but alive, watching the live feed flicker to life on his phone. He’s closer than ever to exposing Ravi — but one discovery could end everything.

The episode ends on a triple cliffhanger: Ben shattered in his cell, Vicki bloodied and terrified, and Teddy walking into the night, unaware that Ravi may already suspect betrayal.

Fans are calling this one of EastEnders’ darkest, most ambitious chapters yet — a raw mix of heartbreak, danger, and social commentary. With every storyline hurtling toward disaster, Walford has never felt more unpredictable.

Themes: betrayal, toxic masculinity, hidden secrets, and redemption.
Runtime: BBC One, 7:30 p.m. — early release on BBC iPlayer at 6 a.m.
Warning: Contains scenes of violence and emotional distress.