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Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) continued to cause chaos as she settled back into Walford in tonight\u2019s EastEnders<\/a>\u00a0(20th April), and her latest target was Jack Branning (Scott Maslen).<\/p>\n After having a run-in with various residents in Tuesday\u2019s episode, Sam set about exerting her authority in a business meeting \u2013 but when she tried to push her luck and Sharon stepped in, she was left deflated.<\/p>\n She later had a catch up with cousin Billy (Perry Fenwick), who, unlike everyone else, was at least happy to see her. Even so, Sam was making plans to fly abroad again.<\/p>\n As Billy expressed his disappointment, Sam\u2019s son Ricky (Frankie Day) approached her, fresh from a chat with dad Jack who had just filled him in on her return.<\/p>\n Sam confirmed that she is indeed his mother, but when Ricky quizzed her on her disappearance, she was lost for words. Jack\u2019s civil partner Denise Fox (Diane Parish) then asked her to stay away<\/a>, and we saw a glimpse of Sam\u2019s vulnerable side as she seemed genuinely pleased to see her son looking happy and settled.<\/p>\n Denise even briefly identified with Sam\u2019s decision to give her son up, thinking back to when she did the same with Raymond. As she assured Sam that Jack adored Ricky and would do anything for him, Sam switched to scheming mode, once again pushing her mothering instincts aside as an idea came to her.<\/p>\n Later, Sam turned up for a chat with Jack \u2013 and despite his detective status, he didn\u2019t see her ultimatum coming.<\/p> She announced that he must help her with her business deal, or she\u2019ll take Ricky away with her. When Jack pointed out that she had no chance after walking out on their boy, Sam suggested she could easily twist things in a court battle; happy to lie that she had been suffering with depression at the time.<\/p>\n With her blackmail threat delivered, Sam once again suggested that Jack use his connections for her gain, leaving Jack stunned.<\/p>\n What will he do next? Will Jack jeopardise his career in order to keep Ricky? Will Sam follow through with her threats, or back down \u2013 and will she let her guard down and admit that she truly cares about their child?<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Visit our dedicated\u00a0EastEnders\u00a0<\/a>page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch check out our\u00a0TV guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Laura Denby Published: Wednesday, 20 April 2022 at 12:00 am Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) continued to cause chaos as she settled back into Walford in tonight\u2019s EastEnders\u00a0(20th April), and her latest target was Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). 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