Here’s a nice slice of Walford action that everyone’s been looking forward to. Misguidedly believing Phil to be hiding a mistress in the Arches, Sharon was on the rampage.

Of course we knew he was actually harbouring his living, breathing (but legally dead) ex-wife Kathy. Here’s what fans had to say about the classic ‘Enders showdown what ensued.

1. Before the big drama, the main mood for veteran EastEnders fans was pure nostalgia

2. People loved Sharon’s views on cheese and pickle

3. Will Kathy’s ice-breaker go down in ‘Enders classic line history?

4. Sharon was shocked to the max – and people loved it

5. In fact, all sorts of bits of Sharon’s face were on award-winning form

6. Her peculiar killer robot impression was also a favourite

7. Watching the top Walford talent trying to out-E20 each other was pure pleasure

8. Although Sharon was getting most of the plaudits from the viewers

9. Surely all this East End necromancy was familiar territory for Shaz?

10. Kathy barely recognised her son Ben – but then three actors have played him since she left

11. Then the fight we all wanted to see broke out – except it was surprisingly one-sided

12. Finally, Kathy smugly dropped some of Sharon’s hair out of the car window as Phil drove her away

13. As is to be expected, some people were still struggling with the soap’s family trees

14. Sarcasm was deployed by some viewers

15. But yeah, we think it’s all a bit ridiculous too… ridiculously glorious!