The Walford soap's bonfire night episode, which saw Archie's plan to torch The Vic unfold, pulled in 8.11m (37.4%), while BBC Three's repeat showing added a further 884k (4.8%).
Since ITV's new Thursday drama lineup was launched four months ago, Coronation Street comfortably led in the ratings war for the first eight weeks, before the tables turned on September 17 when EastEnders gained the advantage and maintained the lead ever since.
Yesterday's edition of Corrie, during which Emily's niece Freda returned to Weatherfield, averaged 7.84m (33.5%). ITV2's repeat from 11pm added 327k (3.1%).
Laurel's fire horror during last night's Emmerdale's double bill put in 6.52m (32.3%) and 7.13m (31.9%) at 7pm and 8pm.
Five's Australian hour from 5.30pm saw Neighbours draw 1.58m (10%) and Home and Away log 1.09m (5.8%).
Fiver's repeat showing of Neighbours added 261k (1.4%), while the first look of Home and Away had 554k (3%).
Hollyoaks' offering at 6.30pm on Channel 4 drew 1.37m (6.8%) and E4's first look interested 515k (2.7%).
BARB ratings data supplied by Attentional
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