List of Holby City episodes (series 1–12)

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The set of Holby City, located at the BBC Elstree Centre in Borehamwood.

Holby City is a British medical drama television series that was broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom between 12 January 1999 and 29 March 2022.[1] The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the BBC medical drama Casualty, which is set in the emergency department of the Holby City Hospital, based in the fictitious town of Holby.[2][3] The show focuses on the lives, both professional and personal, of the medical and ancillary staff on the hospital's surgical wards.[4] It is primarily filmed at the BBC Elstree Centre in Borehamwood.[5] Young wanted to explore what happened to patients treated in Casualty once they were taken away to the hospital's surgical wards.[4] He opined that Casualty limited itself to "accident of the week" storylines, while Holby City allowed the possibility of storylines about long-term care, rather than immediate life-and-death decisions.[6] A police procedural spin-off, HolbyBlue, began airing from 8 May 2007, running for two series before being cancelled due to poor viewing figures.[7] The spin-off features a crossover with Holby City in its second series.[8]

The show has aired twenty-three full series.[9] The drama reached its 1000th episode on 5 November 2019,[10] and was cancelled in June 2021.[11] The first series of Holby City ran for nine episodes, which was increased to sixteen and thirty episodes for the second and third series respectively. Subsequent series contain fifty-two episodes and were broadcast on a weekly basis.[12] Young associated the rise of episodes with the show's success.[13] Some series have additional episodes: series ten and twenty-one contain fifty-three episodes,[14][15] series twelve contains fifty-five episodes,[16] and series nineteen contains sixty-four episodes, due to internal BBC reasons.[17] Series twenty-two contains a reduced forty-four episodes following a four-month production break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[18][19] The following series was also reduced to fifty episodes.[20]

For the first series, episodes were 50 minutes in length. Since then, episodes have mostly been approximately an hour in length.[12] Episode lengths were temporarily reduced to 40 minutes midway through series 22 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[19] The show was originally broadcast on Tuesday nights in the 8.10 pm, before moving to Thursday nights in the 8pm timeslot from the second series. Midway through series three, broadcast reverted to Tuesday nights,[12] now in the 8.05 pm timeslot.[21] It was later moved to an 8pm timeslot from the fourth series.[22] Holby City temporarily returned to the Thursday night timeslot for two months during series nine, allowing HolbyBlue to air in its usual timeslot.[23] As a consequence of episodes being reduced to 40 minutes, the serial was moved to a 7.50 pm timeslot.[24]

Series overview[edit]

SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedAverage viewership
(in millions)[25][26]
First airedLast aired
1912 January 1999 (1999-01-12)9 March 1999 (1999-03-09)9.32
21625 November 1999 (1999-11-25)9 March 2000 (2000-03-09)8.36
3305 October 2000 (2000-10-05)5 June 2001 (2001-06-05)7.74[a]
4529 October 2001 (2001-10-09)1 October 2002 (2002-10-01)7.52
5528 October 2002 (2002-10-08)30 September 2003 (2003-09-30)7.76[a]
6527 October 2003 (2003-10-07)12 October 2004 (2004-10-12)7.68
75219 October 2004 (2004-10-19)11 October 2005 (2005-10-11)7.04
85218 October 2005 (2005-10-18)17 October 2006 (2006-10-17)6.44
95224 October 2006 (2006-10-24)9 October 2007 (2007-10-09)5.87
105316 October 2007 (2007-10-16)14 October 2008 (2008-10-14)5.62
115221 October 2008 (2008-10-21)13 October 2009 (2009-10-13)5.44
125520 October 2009 (2009-10-20)12 October 2010 (2010-10-12)5.62
135219 October 2010 (2010-10-19)11 October 2011 (2011-10-11)5.65
145218 October 2011 (2011-10-18)9 October 2012 (2012-10-09)4.91
155216 October 2012 (2012-10-16)8 October 2013 (2013-10-08)4.62[b]
165215 October 2013 (2013-10-15)7 October 2014 (2014-10-07)4.30
175214 October 2014 (2014-10-14)6 October 2015 (2015-10-06)4.57
185213 October 2015 (2015-10-13)4 October 2016 (2016-10-04)4.53
196411 October 2016 (2016-10-11)19 December 2017 (2017-12-19)4.54
20522 January 2018 (2018-01-02)27 December 2018 (2018-12-27)4.05[c]
21532 January 2019 (2019-01-02)31 December 2019 (2019-12-31)4.29[d]
22447 January 2020 (2020-01-07)30 March 2021 (2021-03-30)TBA
23506 April 2021 (2021-04-06)29 March 2022 (2022-03-29)TBA

Episodes[edit]

Series 1 (1999)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [27]
11"Whose Heart Is It Anyway?"Martin HutchingsTony McHale12 January 1999 (1999-01-12)10.72
22"Happy Families"Nigel DouglasJoe Turner19 January 1999 (1999-01-19)10.40
33"Kill or Cure"Nigel DouglasJames Stevenson26 January 1999 (1999-01-26)9.42
44"Love and Death"Martin HutchingsJoe Turner2 February 1999 (1999-02-02)8.80
55"Never Judge a Book..."James HawesTony McHale9 February 1999 (1999-02-09)8.75
66"Brave Heart"Paul WroblewskiTony McHale16 February 1999 (1999-02-16)9.77
77"Take Me with You"Paul WroblewskiAndrew Rattenbury23 February 1999 (1999-02-23)8.86
88"Staying Alive: Part 1"James HawesJeff Povey2 March 1999 (1999-03-02)8.65
99"Staying Alive: Part 2"Nigel DouglasJeff Povey9 March 1999 (1999-03-09)8.51

Series 2 (1999–2000)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [28]
101"Search for the Hero"Michael Owen MorrisJoe Turner25 November 1999 (1999-11-25)8.73
112"Puppy Love"Michael Owen MorrisLen Collin2 December 1999 (1999-12-02)8.23
123"Destination Unknown"Jim GoddardSteve Bennett9 December 1999 (1999-12-09)8.13
134"You Can Choose Your Friends"Jim GoddardCarol Noble16 December 1999 (1999-12-16)7.45
145"Knife Edge"Jamie AnnettAl Hunter Ashton23 December 1999 (1999-12-23)8.35
156"Tidings of Comfort and Joy"Jamie AnnettTony McHale30 December 1999 (1999-12-30)9.64
167"Chasing the Dragon"Julie EdwardsSam Wheats7 January 2000 (2000-01-07)8.63
178"A Marriage of Convenience"Julie EdwardsLen Collin13 January 2000 (2000-01-13)10.08
189"A Life Worth Saving"Jamie AnnettAl Hunter Ashton20 January 2000 (2000-01-20)8.52
1910"Staying Out"Jamie AnnettMaurice Bessman27 January 2000 (2000-01-27)9.47
2011"Trust"Jim GoddardNiall Leonard3 February 2000 (2000-02-03)9.67
2112"Faith"Jim GoddardAl Hunter Ashton10 February 2000 (2000-02-10)9.98
2213"Letting Go"Kay PatrickPaul Wheeler17 February 2000 (2000-02-17)9.35
2314"Dispossessed"Kay PatrickDanny Miller24 February 2000 (2000-02-24)9.51
2415"Taking It on the Chin"Michael Owen MorrisJeff Povey2 March 2000 (2000-03-02)9.25
2516"Into the Woods"Michael Owen MorrisJeff Povey9 March 2000 (2000-03-09)8.67

Series 3 (2000–2001)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [29]
261"The Deep End"Julie EdwardsPeter Jukes5 October 2000 (2000-10-05)7.79
272"Too Much, Too Young"Jim GoddardMichael Jenner12 October 2000 (2000-10-12)5.95
283"The Right Thing"[30]Jim GoddardJenny Lecoat19 October 2000 (2000-10-19)7.40
294"First Impressions"Brett FallisSteve Lawson9 November 2000 (2000-11-09)6.47
305"Against All Odds"Jim ShieldsMaurice Bessman16 November 2000 (2000-11-16)6.47
316"Moving On"Jim ShieldsLynne Dallow23 November 2000 (2000-11-23)5.65
327"The Trouble with the Truth"Brett FallisColin Bytheway30 November 2000 (2000-11-30)5.96
338"A Christmas Carol: Part 1"Adrian BeanPeter Pallister14 December 2000 (2000-12-14)7.17
349"A Christmas Carol: Part 2"Adrian BeanAndrew Rattenbury21 December 2000 (2000-12-21)7.93
3510"Anyone Who Had a Heart"Julie EdwardsAl Hunter Ashton28 December 2000 (2000-12-28)9.09
3611"Extra Time"Indra BhoseRobert Fraser16 January 2001 (2001-01-16)8.33
3712"Runaway"Colin BuckseyKate Wood23 January 2001 (2001-01-23)8.09
3813"Choices"Colin BuckseyTony Lindsay30 January 2001 (2001-01-30)7.94
3914"Night Shift"Indra BhoseLeslie Stewart6 February 2001 (2001-02-06)8.51
4015"Winner Takes All"Brian KellyChris Webb13 February 2001 (2001-02-13)8.26
4116"For Better, For Worse"Brian KellySteve Lawson20 February 2001 (2001-02-20)7.85
4217"Tip of the Iceberg"Susanna WhiteColin Bytheway27 February 2001 (2001-02-27)8.18
4318"Borrowed Time"Kim FlitcroftTony Lindsay6 March 2001 (2001-03-06)8.38
4419"Private Lives, Public Faces"Kim Flitcroft and Susanna WhiteAl Hunter Ashton20 March 2001 (2001-03-20)8.74
4520"Family Ties"Susanna WhiteJeremy Front27 March 2001 (2001-03-27)7.75
4621"Snakes and Ladders"Mike CockerColin Bytheway3 April 2001 (2001-04-03)7.90
4722"A Change is Gonna Come"Mike CockerLillie Ferrari10 April 2001 (2001-04-10)7.60
4823"Going Gently"Beryl RichardsDan Sefton17 April 2001 (2001-04-17)8.25
4924"Release"Beryl RichardsDan Sefton24 April 2001 (2001-04-24)7.86
5025"I'm Not in Love"Jim ShieldsLeslie Stewart1 May 2001 (2001-05-01)8.14
5126"Getting Even"Jim ShieldsAndrew Holden8 May 2001 (2001-05-08)7.14
5227"The Mourning After"Brett FallisColin Wyatt15 May 2001 (2001-05-15)8.17
5328"New Beginnings"Brett FallisAnn Marie di Mambo22 May 2001 (2001-05-22)6.84
5429"Hearts and Flowers"Paul WroblewskiColin Bytheway29 May 2001 (2001-05-29)7.79
5530"The Road Less Travelled"Paul WroblewskiAndrew Rattenbury5 June 2001 (2001-06-05)8.85

Series 4 (2001–2002)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [31]
561"Rogue Males"Nigel DouglasAl Hunter Ashton9 October 2001 (2001-10-09)8.92
572"Ghosts"Mike CockerTony McHale16 October 2001 (2001-10-16)8.06
583"Men Are from Mars"Nigel DouglasColin Wyatt23 October 2001 (2001-10-23)7.66
594"Things Can Only Get Better"John AlexanderJoe Fraser30 October 2001 (2001-10-30)8.42
605"Reflected Truth"John AlexanderMartin Jameson6 November 2001 (2001-11-06)8.52
616"Starting Over"Mike CockerLisa Evans13 November 2001 (2001-11-13)8.32
627"Mother Knows Best"James Cellan JonesDan Sefton20 November 2001 (2001-11-20)8.24
638"Forgiveness of Sins"James Cellan JonesNick Warburton27 November 2001 (2001-11-27)8.06
649"Woman in the Dark"Ian KnoxAndrew Holden4 December 2001 (2001-12-04)8.81
6510"Care"Jim GoddardRob Fraser11 December 2001 (2001-12-11)8.33
6611"It's a Family Affair"Julie Anne RobinsonChris Jury18 December 2001 (2001-12-18)8.45
6712"'Twas the Night..."Jim GoddardJane Hollowood23 December 2001 (2001-12-23)7.69
6813"Shadow of a Doubt, Part One"Keith BoakNeil McKay31 December 2001 (2001-12-31)6.57
6914"Shadow of a Doubt, Part Two"Keith BoakNeil McKay8 January 2002 (2002-01-08)8.47
7015"Trust"Ian KnoxStuart Morris15 January 2002 (2002-01-15)8.04
7116"Hello Goodbye"Julie Anne RobinsonHelen Greaves22 January 2002 (2002-01-22)7.62
7217"Life Goes On"Indra BhoseAnji Loman Field29 January 2002 (2002-01-29)7.62
7318"All My Sins"Indra BhoseJoe Fraser5 February 2002 (2002-02-05)7.70
7419"Secrets and Lies"Jim GoddardJames Stevenson12 February 2002 (2002-02-12)8.00
7520"The Love that Binds"Jim GoddardSharon Morris19 February 2002 (2002-02-19)7.21
7621"Choose Life"Russell EnglandAl Hunter Ashton26 February 2002 (2002-02-26)7.07
7722"To Have and Have Not"James StrongJanys Chambers5 March 2002 (2002-03-05)6.99
7823"Fathers and Sons"James StrongNick Warburton12 March 2002 (2002-03-12)6.96
7924"Cruel to Be Kind"Russell EnglandAndrew Holden19 March 2002 (2002-03-19)6.53
8025"Gamblers"Julie Anne RobinsonAl Hunter Ashton26 March 2002 (2002-03-26)7.59
8126"Birthday"Julie Anne RobinsonMartin Jameson2 April 2002 (2002-04-02)6.51
8227"Change of Heart"Keith BoakJulie Weston9 April 2002 (2002-04-09)5.92
8328"We Band of Brothers"Keith BoakNeil McKay16 April 2002 (2002-04-16)6.06
8429"Letting Go"Simon MasseySusan Martin23 April 2002 (2002-04-23)6.38
8530"Second Chances"Simon MasseyNick Warburton and Susan Martin30 April 2002 (2002-04-30)7.52
8631"Hearts and Minds"Russell EnglandJames Stevenson7 May 2002 (2002-05-07)7.70
8732"Lives Worth Living"Russell EnglandMartin Jameson14 May 2002 (2002-05-14)6.85
8833"Touch & Go"Indra BhoseAndrew Holden21 May 2002 (2002-05-21)8.61
8934"Coming Home"Indra BhoseMarc Pierson28 May 2002 (2002-05-28)8.18
9035"Sweet Love Remembered"Jane PowellDawn Harrison4 June 2002 (2002-06-04)8.22
9136"Calculated Risks"Jane PowellNick Warburton11 June 2002 (2002-06-11)7.61
9237"Taking Cover"Simon MasseyAndrew Holden18 June 2002 (2002-06-18)7.28
9338"Love and Devotion"Simon MasseyNeil McKay25 June 2002 (2002-06-25)7.32
9439"High Risk"John AlexanderMaria Jones2 July 2002 (2002-07-02)7.58
9540"The Winner Takes it All"John AlexanderSuzie Smith9 July 2002 (2002-07-09)7.62
9641"From This Moment On"Rob EvansGaby Chiappe16 July 2002 (2002-07-16)7.01
9742"Design for Living"Rob EvansMarc Pierson23 July 2002 (2002-07-23)7.49
9843"Judas Kiss: Part 1"James StrongStuart Morris1 August 2002 (2002-08-01)6.26
9944"Judas Kiss: Part 2"James StrongStuart Morris6 August 2002 (2002-08-06)7.05
10045"New Hearts, Old Scores"Keith BoakMartin Jameson13 August 2002 (2002-08-13)7.30
10146"Pawns in the Game"Keith BoakJulia Weston20 August 2002 (2002-08-20)7.19
10247"A Second Chance"Bill BrittenDawn Harrison21 August 2002 (2002-08-21)5.52
10348"The Private Sector"Bill BrittenAndrew Holden3 September 2002 (2002-09-03)7.26
10449"Ghosts"Simon MasseyNeil McKay10 September 2002 (2002-09-10)6.74
10550"Pills and Frills"Simon MasseyJoe Fraser17 September 2002 (2002-09-17)7.83
10651"Last Chances"Julie Anne RobinsonPeter Bowden24 September 2002 (2002-09-24)8.03
10752"Torn"Julie Anne RobinsonNick Warburton1 October 2002 (2002-10-01)8.31

Series 5 (2002−2003)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [32]
1081"Perfect Day"Colin TeagueAnji Loman Field8 October 2002 (2002-10-08)7.90
1092"Depths of Devotion"Colin TeagueStuart Morris15 October 2002 (2002-10-15)7.78
1103"Facing Facts"Richard PlattJulia Weston22 October 2002 (2002-10-22)8.32
1114"Repercussions"Richard PlattAl Hunter Ashton29 October 2002 (2002-10-29)7.69
1125"Long Day's Night"Bill BrittenJames Stevenson5 November 2002 (2002-11-05)7.40
1136"Lear's Children"Bill BrittenLen Collin12 November 2002 (2002-11-12)7.63
1147"Old Friends"Minkie SpiroMartin Jameson19 November 2002 (2002-11-19)7.67
1158"Ladies' Night"Minkie SpiroTony McHale26 November 2002 (2002-11-26)7.36
1169"Every Cloud..."Nigel DouglasSusan Wilkins3 December 2002 (2002-12-03)6.99
11710"Leopard Spots"Nigel DouglasSimon J. Ashford10 December 2002 (2002-12-10)8.19
11811"Sinners and Saints"James ErskineChris Webb17 December 2002 (2002-12-17)7.81
11912"Sins of the Father"James ErskineAndrew Holden26 December 2002 (2002-12-26)7.17
12013"Time to Kill"Simon MeyersAndrew Holden31 December 2002 (2002-12-31)5.91
12114"Hair of the Dog"Simon MeyersSimon Ashdown7 January 2003 (2003-01-07)7.60
12215"Me and My Gal"Jim DoyleGaby Chiappe14 January 2003 (2003-01-14)7.69
12316"A Right to Know"Jim DoyleJohanne McAndrew21 January 2003 (2003-01-21)7.18
12417"'Til Death Us Do Part"Richard SignyStuart Morris28 January 2003 (2003-01-28)8.26
12518"Beneath the Skin"Richard SignyStuart Morris4 February 2003 (2003-02-04)7.61
12619"A Kind of Loving"Nigel DouglasAl Hunter Ashton11 February 2003 (2003-02-11)8.23
12720"Dominoes Falling"Nigel DouglasJoe Fraser18 February 2003 (2003-02-18)7.81
12821"Wonderland"Colin TeagueAl Hunter Ashton25 February 2003 (2003-02-25)7.42
12922"When That Shark Bites"Colin TeagueJohanne McAndrew4 March 2003 (2003-03-04)8.01
13023"One of Our Own"Terry ReeveLeslie Stewart11 March 2003 (2003-03-11)9.22
13124"For Better For Worse"Minkie Spiro & Phillip GerardSarah Louise Hawkins18 March 2003 (2003-03-18)9.20
13225"A Tear in My Eye"Richard PlattJulie Watson25 March 2003 (2003-03-25)8.84
13326"...As the Day is Long"Richard PlattPatrick Wilde1 April 2003 (2003-04-01)8.35
13427"The One You Love: Part 1"James ErskineMatthew Hall8 April 2003 (2003-04-08)7.47
13528"The One You Love: Part 2"James ErskineMatthew Hall15 April 2003 (2003-04-15)8.32
13629"Desperate Measures"Simon MeyersLen Collin22 April 2003 (2003-04-22)8.00
13730"Glass Half Empty"Simon MeyersStuart Morris29 April 2003 (2003-04-29)8.14
13831"Going It Alone"Keith BoakJohanne McAndrew6 May 2003 (2003-05-06)7.73
13932"By Any Other Name"Keith BoakMaria Jones13 May 2003 (2003-05-13)8.21
14033"Think Again"Indra BhoseChris Webb20 May 2003 (2003-05-20)7.48
14134"Seasons in the Sun"Indra BhoseAndrew Holden27 May 2003 (2003-05-27)7.28
14235"Mum's the Word"Clive ArnoldAl Hunter Ashton3 June 2003 (2003-06-03)7.47
14336"Endgame"Clive ArnoldLen Collin10 June 2003 (2003-06-10)7.40
14437"Private Lives"David JacksonTony McHale17 June 2003 (2003-06-17)7.70
14538"Can't Always Get What You Want"Luke WatsonPaul Coates24 June 2003 (2003-06-24)7.31
14639"Loss of Faith"Luke WatsonMartin Jameson1 July 2003 (2003-07-01)7.65
14740"Crossing the Line"Sean GeogheganAl Hunter Ashton8 July 2003 (2003-07-08)7.12
14841"Eyes Wide Open"Sean GeogheganRob Fraser15 July 2003 (2003-07-15)6.80
14942"The Parent Trap"Ian BarnesGinnie Hole22 July 2003 (2003-07-22)7.41
15043"Carpe Diem"Ian BarnesAileen Gross29 July 2003 (2003-07-29)8.23
15144"Home"Clive ArnoldNick Saltrese5 August 2003 (2003-08-05)7.44
15245"On the Inside"Dominic KeaveyNick Saltrese6 August 2003 (2003-08-06)5.67
15346"House of Cards"Dominic KeaveyPaul Coates12 August 2003 (2003-08-12)6.63
15447"To Err is Human"David JacksonAndrea Earl19 August 2003 (2003-08-19)8.01
15548"All That You Leave Behind"David JacksonLen Collin2 September 2003 (2003-09-02)7.55
15649"A Friend in Need"Michael OfferEd Jones9 September 2003 (2003-09-09)8.49
15750"Love nor Money"Michael OfferMatthew Hall16 September 2003 (2003-09-16)8.52
15851"Just Getting By"Luke WatsonDebbie O'Malley23 September 2003 (2003-09-23)7.20
15952"Accidents Will Happen"Luke WatsonStuart Morris30 September 2003 (2003-09-30)9.09

Series 6 (2003–2004)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [33]
1601"Façade"Richard PlattJohanne McAndrew & Elliot Hope7 October 2003 (2003-10-07)9.05
1612"Read My Lips"Richard PlattMartin Jameson14 October 2003 (2003-10-14)8.64
1623"End of the Line"Colin BuckseyLen Collin21 October 2003 (2003-10-21)8.67
1634"Trick or Treat"Colin BuckseyDebbie O'Malley28 October 2003 (2003-10-28)7.53
1645"Know When to Fold"Keith BoakPaul Coates4 November 2003 (2003-11-04)7.81
1656"Keep it in the Family"Keith BoakPatrick Spence11 November 2003 (2003-11-11)8.93
1667"The Devil You Know"Rob EvansAileen Goss18 November 2003 (2003-11-18)8.23
1678"Understanding"Rob EvansMartin Jameson25 November 2003 (2003-11-25)8.22
1689"Sixty Minutes"Michael OfferAndrew Holden2 December 2003 (2003-12-02)8.85
16910"Oedipus Wrecks"Michael OfferAndrea Earl9 December 2003 (2003-12-09)8.74
17011"Full Circle"James StrongJulia Wall16 December 2003 (2003-12-16)9.82
17112"In the Bleak Midwinter"James StrongLeslie Stewart23 December 2003 (2003-12-23)8.22
17213"Never Can Say Goodbye"Indra BhoseNick Saltrese30 December 2003 (2003-12-30)8.13
17314"All the King's Men"Indra BhoseDebbie O'Malley6 January 2004 (2004-01-06)8.52
17415"A Twist of Fate"Keith BoakAl Hunter Ashton & Martin Jameson13 January 2004 (2004-01-13)8.43
17516"The Buck Stops Here"Keith BoakPaul Coates20 January 2004 (2004-01-20)7.89
17617"Forgive and Forget"Clive ArnoldSusan Wilkins27 January 2004 (2004-01-27)8.29
17718"You Can Choose Your Friends..."Clive ArnoldHelen Slavin3 February 2004 (2004-02-03)8.00
17819"What He Would Have Wanted"Audrey CookeAndrea Earl & Martin Jameson10 February 2004 (2004-02-10)7.91
17920"Protection"Audrey CookeJulia Wall17 February 2004 (2004-02-17)7.75
18021"Honour Thy Father"Michael OfferStuart Morris24 February 2004 (2004-02-24)8.27
18122"The Kindness of Strangers"Michael OfferAdrian Pagan2 March 2004 (2004-03-02)8.16
18223"The Heart of the Matter"David JacksonMatthew Hall9 March 2004 (2004-03-09)7.60
18324"Baptism of Fire"David JacksonDebbie O'Malley16 March 2004 (2004-03-16)8.18
18425"Under Pressure"James StrongPaul Cornell23 March 2004 (2004-03-23)8.50
18526"Pastures New"James StrongPaul Coates30 March 2004 (2004-03-30)7.98
18627"Past Caring"Indra BhoseJulia Wall6 April 2004 (2004-04-06)7.23
18728"When Lightning Strikes Twice"Indra BhosePaula Webb13 April 2004 (2004-04-13)7.63
18829"In the Line of Fire"James ErskineLen Collin20 April 2004 (2004-04-20)7.91
18930"Night Fever"Simon MeyersRob Fraser27 April 2004 (2004-04-27)7.94
19031"Out of Control"Simon MeyersPeter Jukes4 May 2004 (2004-05-04)8.35
19132"The Eleventh Commandment"Simon MasseyDebbie O'Malley & Matt Parker11 May 2004 (2004-05-11)7.77
19233"If You Can't Do the Time..."Simon MasseyNeil McKay18 May 2004 (2004-05-18)6.51
19334"Striking a Chord"James StrongJoe Ainsworth25 May 2004 (2004-05-25)7.36
19435"In at the Deep End"James StrongAndrew Holden1 June 2004 (2004-06-01)7.08
19536"We'll Meet Again"Clive ArnoldPaul Coates8 June 2004 (2004-06-08)6.81
19637"Holding On"Clive ArnoldBarry Simmer22 June 2004 (2004-06-22)7.24
19738"Letting Go"Michael OfferAileen Goss29 June 2004 (2004-06-29)6.94
19839"Deception"Michael OfferCarol-Ann Docherty6 July 2004 (2004-07-06)6.37
19940"Conflict of Interest"David JacksonJulia Wall13 July 2004 (2004-07-13)6.45
20041"Inside Out"David JacksonAndrew Holden20 July 2004 (2004-07-20)7.08
20142"While the Cat's Away..."Karen StoweJeff Dodds27 July 2004 (2004-07-27)6.52
20243"Under the Thumb"Karen StoweAileen Goss3 August 2004 (2004-08-03)6.76
20344"Hard Lesson To Learn"Simon MeyersTony McHale10 August 2004 (2004-08-10)6.10
20445"One More Chance"Simon MeyersCarol-Ann Docherty17 August 2004 (2004-08-17)6.31
20546"Truth Will Out"Simon MasseyAndrea Earl31 August 2004 (2004-08-31)6.56
20647"Smoke and Mirrors"Fraser MacDonaldColin Bytheway7 September 2004 (2004-09-07)7.22
20748"Thicker Than Water"Fraser MacDonaldSuzie Smith14 September 2004 (2004-09-14)7.18
20849"Time Waits For No Man"Michael OfferCarol-Ann Docherty21 September 2004 (2004-09-21)6.51
20950"A Knight's Tale"Michael OfferAileen Goss28 September 2004 (2004-09-28)6.63
21051"Wants and Needs"Rob EvansMartin Jameson5 October 2004 (2004-10-05)7.22
21152"Great Expectations"Rob EvansPeter Lloyd12 October 2004 (2004-10-12)7.23

Series 7 (2004–2005)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [34]
2121"Happy Families"Nigel DouglasJoe Ainsworth19 October 2004 (2004-10-19)6.87
2132"Best Intentions"Nigel DouglasDebbie O'Malley & Martin Jameson26 October 2004 (2004-10-26)6.33
2143"Win Some, Lose Some"Simon MasseyAndrew Holden2 November 2004 (2004-11-02)7.50
2154"Braver Soul Than I"Simon MasseyAdrian Pagan9 November 2004 (2004-11-09)7.45
2165"One is the Loneliest Number"Emma Bridgeman-WilliamsJeff Dodds16 November 2004 (2004-11-16)7.83
2176"A Sense of Guilt"Emma Bridgeman-WilliamsPaul Coates & Grant Watson23 November 2004 (2004-11-23)7.51
2187"Moment of Truth"Simon MeyersDebbie O'Malley30 November 2004 (2004-11-30)6.94
2198"Playing With Fire"Simon MeyersColin Bytheway7 December 2004 (2004-12-07)7.27
2209"A Good Day to Bury Bad News"Fraser MacDonaldMark Holloway14 December 2004 (2004-12-14)6.66
22110"Elf and Happiness"Fraser MacDonaldJulia Wall21 December 2004 (2004-12-21)6.56
22211"Casualty@Holby City (Part 2 of 2)"Michael OfferJohanne McAndrew28 December 2004 (2004-12-28)8.82
22312"7 Days Later"James StrongAndrew Cornish4 January 2005 (2005-01-04)8.09
22413"Actions Speak Louder"James StrongPhilip Gladwin11 January 2005 (2005-01-11)7.76
22514"Overload"Olivia LichtensteinJeff Povey18 January 2005 (2005-01-18)7.46
22615"War and Peace"Olivia LichtensteinJeff Dodds25 January 2005 (2005-01-25)7.49
22716"Live and Let Die"Fraser MacDonaldLeslie Stewart1 February 2005 (2005-02-01)7.12
22817"Thin Ice"Fraser MacDonaldHugh Costello8 February 2005 (2005-02-08)7.68
22918"Stick or Twist"Rob EvansAndrew Holden15 February 2005 (2005-02-15)7.69
23019"Chain Reaction"Rob EvansPaul Coates22 February 2005 (2005-02-22)7.81
23120"Another Car Wreck"Paul KousoulidesMartin Jameson1 March 2005 (2005-03-01)6.75
23221"Awakenings"Shani S. GrewalBen Cooper8 March 2005 (2005-03-08)6.21
23322"Total Recall"Shani S. GrewalAdrian Pagan15 March 2005 (2005-03-15)7.14
23423"Love and Marriage"Nick CopusDebbie O'Malley22 March 2005 (2005-03-22)7.55
23524"Be Careful What You Wish For"Nick CopusLilie Ferrari29 March 2005 (2005-03-29)7.32
23625"Shock to the Heart"Nigel DouglasLen Collin5 April 2005 (2005-04-05)6.93
23726"The Honeymoon is Over"Nigel DouglasJoe Ainsworth12 April 2005 (2005-04-12)7.23
23827"It's Kinda Rock 'n' Roll"Simon MeyersEric Deacon19 April 2005 (2005-04-19)7.46
23928"Not Just a River in Egypt"Simon MeyersJeff Dodds26 April 2005 (2005-04-26)7.49
24029"Damage Limitation"Alice TroughtonSteven Handley3 May 2005 (2005-05-03)6.22
24130"No Pain, No Gain"Alice TroughtonJohn Milne10 May 2005 (2005-05-10)6.59
24231"Losing Control"Rob EvansMark Holloway17 May 2005 (2005-05-17)6.78
24332"Something in the Air"Rob EvansPete Hambly24 May 2005 (2005-05-24)7.11
24433"Love, Life and Loss"Steve FinnAdrian Pagan31 May 2005 (2005-05-31)6.78
24534"Patience"Steve FinnClive Dawson7 June 2005 (2005-06-07)7.16
24635"Pleasant Surprises"Delyth ThomasSimon J. Ashford14 June 2005 (2005-06-14)6.94
24736"If it Ain't Broke"Delyth ThomasJoe Ainsworth21 June 2005 (2005-06-21)6.40
24837"Rat Race"Nigel DouglasJeff Dodds28 June 2005 (2005-06-28)6.96
24938"Tuesday's Child"Simon Meyers & Hugh QuarshieAndrew Holden5 July 2005 (2005-07-05)7.27
25039"Ostrich Mode"Nigel DouglasEric Deacon12 July 2005 (2005-07-12)6.68
25140"Home is Where the Hurt Is"Karen StoweStephanie Lloyd-Jones & Andrew Holden19 July 2005 (2005-07-19)6.65
25241"Best Laid Plans"Karen StoweDebbie O'Malley26 July 2005 (2005-07-26)6.62
25342"Soft Centered"Alice TroughtonJonathan Myerson2 August 2005 (2005-08-02)6.49
25443"Dignity"Alice TroughtonPeter Lloyd & Colin Steven10 August 2005 (2005-08-10)4.01
25544"The Innocents: Part I"Rob EvansLen Collin16 August 2005 (2005-08-16)6.23
25645"The Innocents: Part II"Rob EvansTony Lindsay23 August 2005 (2005-08-23)6.92
25746"Thinking Outside The Box"Simon MeyersBarry Simner30 August 2005 (2005-08-30)7.14
25847"View from the Side Line"Simon MeyersElsa Cranworth6 September 2005 (2005-09-06)6.24
25948"Great Expectations"Simon MasseyMartin Jameson13 September 2005 (2005-09-13)7.18
26049"Family Planning"Simon MasseyNic Ransome20 September 2005 (2005-09-20)6.93
26150"All the Perfumes of Arabia"Steve FinnPete Hambly27 September 2005 (2005-09-27)7.11
26251"Days of Repentance"Steve FinnChris Jury4 October 2005 (2005-10-04)7.03
26352"Doing the Right Thing"Nigel DouglasPeter Jukes11 October 2005 (2005-10-11)7.61

Series 8 (2005–2006)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [35]
2641"The Outsiders"Fraser MacDonaldAnita Pandolfo18 October 2005 (2005-10-18)7.06
2652"Test Your Metal"
"A Great Leap Forward"
Rob EvansSuzie Smith26 October 2005 (2005-10-26)
27 October 2005 (2005-10-27)[e]
4.57
5.64
2663"Crimes and Misdemeanours"Rob EvansMichael Jenner1 November 2005 (2005-11-01)7.02
2674"More Equal Than Others"Fraser MacDonaldAndrew Holden8 November 2005 (2005-11-08)7.81
2685"Butterfly Effect"Richard PlattElsa Cranworth15 November 2005 (2005-11-15)7.60
2696"Bird on a Wire"Richard PlattAndrea Earl22 November 2005 (2005-11-22)6.75
2707"Learning Curve"Steve FinnAndrew Cornish29 November 2005 (2005-11-29)6.82
2718"Comfort of Strangers"Steve FinnJonathan Myerson & Robert Fraser6 December 2005 (2005-12-06)6.85
2729"Prometheus Unbound"Julie Anne RobinsonAndrew Holden13 December 2005 (2005-12-13)7.04
27310"The Long Goodbye"Julie Anne RobinsonDebbie O'Malley20 December 2005 (2005-12-20)6.07
27411"Deny Thy Father, Part II"Paul HarrisonGaby Chiappe27 December 2005 (2005-12-27)8.86
27512"Mother Love"Claire ArmspachTony McHale3 January 2006 (2006-01-03)7.61
27613"Pride Before a Fall"James ErskineLen Collin10 January 2006 (2006-01-10)7.02
27714"Yesterday Once More"Steve KellyGaby Chiappe17 January 2006 (2006-01-17)7.14
27815"Brother's Keeper"Steve KellyPeter Lloyd24 January 2006 (2006-01-24)7.29
27916"Roots"Richard PlattTony McHale31 January 2006 (2006-01-31)7.46
28017"I'll Be Back"Richard PlattColin Bytheway7 February 2006 (2006-02-07)7.09
28118"Flight of the Bumblebee"Ian BarberJeff Dodds14 February 2006 (2006-02-14)6.96
28219"Out on a Limb"Ian BarberMark Cairns21 February 2006 (2006-02-21)6.52
28320"We Gave Her All Our Love"Indra BhoseMichael Jenner28 February 2006 (2006-02-28)7.88
28421"Into Your Own Hands"Indra BhoseStephanie Lloyd-Jones7 March 2006 (2006-03-07)6.40
28522"Let it Shine"Nick JonesLen Collin14 March 2006 (2006-03-14)7.11
28623"Leap in the Dark"Nick JonesAndrea Earl21 March 2006 (2006-03-21)6.84
28724"Snake in the Grass"Colin TeagueJohanne McAndrew28 March 2006 (2006-03-28)6.33
28825"Passing On"Colin TeaguePete Hambly4 April 2006 (2006-04-04)7.26
28926"Quality Time"Simon MasseyMartin Jameson11 April 2006 (2006-04-11)7.13
29027"Honesty"Ian JacksonJenny Lecoat18 April 2006 (2006-04-18)6.64
29128"Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged"Ian JacksonPaul Coates25 April 2006 (2006-04-25)5.86
29229"Short Cuts"Steve FinnVeronica Henry2 May 2006 (2006-05-02)6.53
29330"Lead Us Not into Temptation"Steve FinnDebbie O'Malley9 May 2006 (2006-05-09)6.10
29431"Games of Chance"Jim DoylePeter Lloyd16 May 2006 (2006-05-16)6.37
29532"One Tender Kiss"Jim DoyleGraham Mitchell23 May 2006 (2006-05-23)6.46
29633"Abracadabra"Indra BhoseJoe Ainsworth6 June 2006 (2006-06-06)5.52
29734"Invasion"Indra BhoseLen Collin7 June 2006 (2006-06-07)4.17
29835"Promises to Keep"Ian BarberNick Warburton29 June 2006 (2006-06-29)4.40
29936"The Truth Will Out"Ian BarberAndrea Earl6 July 2006 (2006-07-06)4.86
30037"Extreme Measures"Colin TeagueTony McHale11 July 2006 (2006-07-11)5.43
30138"I Am Not What I Am"Peter RoseBradley Quirk18 July 2006 (2006-07-18)4.80
30239"Looking After Number One"Peter RoseAlun Nipper25 July 2006 (2006-07-25)5.19
30340"Conscience"Rob EvansPete Hambly1 August 2006 (2006-08-01)5.80
30441"Metamorphosis"Rob EvansSasha Hails8 August 2006 (2006-08-08)5.96
30542"Team Holby"Ian JacksonDebbie O'Malley15 August 2006 (2006-08-15)5.89
30643"Horse to Water"Ian JacksonMichael Jenner22 August 2006 (2006-08-22)6.10
30744"Bad Blood"Richard PlattMartin Jameson29 August 2006 (2006-08-29)6.55
30845"Nothing Ventured, Nothing Lost"Richard PlattSara Turner5 September 2006 (2006-09-05)6.79
30946"Better the Devil You Know"John GreeningPaul Coates6 September 2006 (2006-09-06)4.75
31047"Star Maker"John GreeningJohanne McAndrew & Elliot Hope12 September 2006 (2006-09-12)6.22
31148"Just Another Day"Christopher KingMark Cairns19 September 2006 (2006-09-19)5.96
31249"Now or Never"Christopher KingAndrew Holden26 September 2006 (2006-09-26)6.50
31350"Taking Liberties"Fraser MacDonaldMark Catley3 October 2006 (2006-10-03)6.12
31451"If The Heart Lies"Fraser MacDonaldPeter Lloyd10 October 2006 (2006-10-10)6.14
31552"Moondance"Nigel DouglasTony McHale17 October 2006 (2006-10-17)6.83

Series 9 (2006–2007)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [36]
3161"Before a Fall"Jamie AnnettJeff Dodds24 October 2006 (2006-10-24)6.21
3172"Shot in the Dark"Jamie AnnettJoe Ainsworth31 October 2006 (2006-10-31)6.25
3183"Fly Me to the Moon"Deborah PaigePaul Coates2 November 2006 (2006-11-02)5.29
3194"Sins of the Father"Deborah PaigeGert Thomas7 November 2006 (2006-11-07)6.82
3205"One for My Baby"A.J. QuinnJoy Wilkinson14 November 2006 (2006-11-14)6.69
3216"The Unforgiven"A.J. QuinnStephanie Lloyd-Jones21 November 2006 (2006-11-21)6.56
3227"It's Been a Long Day"David Innes EdwardsTony McHale28 November 2006 (2006-11-28)6.49
3238"The Bitterest Pill"David Innes EdwardsTony McHale5 December 2006 (2006-12-05)6.45
3249"Crossing the Line"Neil AdamsRachel Flowerday & Debbie O'Malley14 December 2006 (2006-12-14)6.31
32510"The Good Fight"Neil AdamsJenny Lecoat19 December 2006 (2006-12-19)5.83
32611"The Very Thought of You"Robert Del MaestroMatthew Evans28 December 2006 (2006-12-28)6.61
32712"I Know Thee Not"Robert Del MaestroPete Hambly2 January 2007 (2007-01-02)6.96
32813"The Games People Play"Christopher KingChris Murray4 January 2007 (2007-01-04)6.58
32914"The End of the World as We Know It"Christopher KingLen Collin & Jack Kelsey9 January 2007 (2007-01-09)6.84
33015"Face Value"Fraser MacDonaldChris Boiling16 January 2007 (2007-01-16)6.81
33116"Feast or Famine"Fraser MacDonaldJoe Ainsworth23 January 2007 (2007-01-23)6.86
33217"Into the Dark"Indra BhoseAndrew Holden30 January 2007 (2007-01-30)7.00
33318"Blood Ties"Indra BhoseDana Fainaru6 February 2007 (2007-02-06)6.42
33419"I Feel Pretty"Deborah PaigeDebbie O'Malley13 February 2007 (2007-02-13)6.84
33520"Can't Buy Me Love"Deborah PaigeDan Sefton20 February 2007 (2007-02-20)5.92
33621"The Borders of Sleep"Fraser MacDonaldNick Warburton6 March 2007 (2007-03-06)5.63
33722"Stargazer"Fraser MacDonaldSam Wheats20 March 2007 (2007-03-20)6.16
33823"What Lies Beneath"A.J. QuinnTony McHale27 March 2007 (2007-03-27)6.32
33924"Bedlam"Ian JacksonJohanne McAndrew & Elliot Hope28 March 2007 (2007-03-28)3.79
34025"Is There Something I Should Know?"Ian JacksonAndrea Earl & Matthew Evans3 April 2007 (2007-04-03)5.71
34126"Paranoid Android"Jamie AnnettPaul Coates10 April 2007 (2007-04-10)5.14
34227"For Whom the Bell Tolls"Jamie AnnettJeff Dodds17 April 2007 (2007-04-17)6.03
34328"Leap of Faith"Farren BlackburnMark Cairns24 April 2007 (2007-04-24)5.15
34429"Deep Dark Truthful Mirror"Farren BlackburnGert Thomas1 May 2007 (2007-05-01)5.10
34530"After the Fall"Jim LoachChris Murray10 May 2007 (2007-05-10)5.61
34631"Trust"Jim LoachMartin Jameson17 May 2007 (2007-05-17)4.81
34732"The Human Jungle"Edward BennettGert Thomas24 May 2007 (2007-05-24)5.16
34833"An Affair to Forget"Edward BennettMark Cairns31 May 2007 (2007-05-31)4.99
34934"Another Country"Sarah O'GormanMartin Jameson7 June 2007 (2007-06-07)4.99
35035"Close Relations"Sarah O'GormanSasha Hails14 June 2007 (2007-06-14)4.94
35136"Something's Gotta Give"Rob EvansMatthew Evans21 June 2007 (2007-06-21)5.67
35237"Countdown"Rob EvansChris Murray28 June 2007 (2007-06-28)5.07
35338"Past Imperfect"Fraser MacDonaldJoe Ainsworth3 July 2007 (2007-07-03)6.01
35439"Under the Radar"Indra BhoseAndrew Holden10 July 2007 (2007-07-10)5.63
35540"The Long and Winding Road"Indra BhoseJeff Dodds17 July 2007 (2007-07-17)5.59
35641"The Q Word"Fraser MacDonaldDan Sefton24 July 2007 (2007-07-24)5.79
35742"Temporary Insanity"Fraser MacDonaldGraham Mitchell31 July 2007 (2007-07-31)5.57
35843"Bad Reputation"Christopher KingJoe Ainsworth7 August 2007 (2007-08-07)5.42
35944"Damned If You Do"Christopher KingDaisy Coulam14 August 2007 (2007-08-14)5.72
36045"Old Wounds"Ian JacksonMark Clompus21 August 2007 (2007-08-21)5.81
36146"Guilt by Association"Ian JacksonDebbie O'Malley28 August 2007 (2007-08-28)5.66
36247"Friends Reunited"Rob EvansMartin Jameson4 September 2007 (2007-09-04)5.74
36348"Trial and Retribution"Rob EvansMartin Jameson11 September 2007 (2007-09-11)5.99
36449"Lovers and Madmen"Jamie AnnettNick Warburton18 September 2007 (2007-09-18)5.43
36550"My Aim is True"Jamie AnnettGert Thomas25 September 2007 (2007-09-25)5.62
36651"Duty of Care: Part 1"Sarah O'GormanSebastian Baczkiewicz2 October 2007 (2007-10-02)5.59
36752"Duty of Care: Part 2"Sarah O'GormanDana Fainaru9 October 2007 (2007-10-09)5.71

Series 10 (2007–2008)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [37]
3681"Bitter from the Sweet"David Innes EdwardsMark Cairns16 October 2007 (2007-10-16)5.81
3692"The Last Throw"David Innes EdwardsAndrew Holden23 October 2007 (2007-10-23)5.63
3703"No One Likes a Cry Baby"Edward BennettMartha Hillier30 October 2007 (2007-10-30)6.18
3714"The Apprentice"Edward BennettMartha Hillier6 November 2007 (2007-11-06)5.95
3725"Dust Off Your Wings"Bill MacLeodAbi Bown13 November 2007 (2007-11-13)6.08
3736"Unfinished Symphony"Bill MacLeodSam Wheats20 November 2007 (2007-11-20)6.23
3747"Someone To Watch Over Me"Robert Del MaestroGraham Mitchell27 November 2007 (2007-11-27)6.12
3758"Mirror Man"Robert Del MaestroJake Riddell4 December 2007 (2007-12-04)6.27
3769"The Reckoning"Rob EvansChris Murray11 December 2007 (2007-12-11)5.91
37710"Into the Void"Rob EvansTony McHale19 December 2007 (2007-12-19)5.16
37811"Elliot's Wonderful Life"David Innes EdwardsTony McHale27 December 2007 (2007-12-27)6.91
37912"For Your Consideration"Christopher KingMatthew Evans1 January 2008 (2008-01-01)6.15
38013"Queen of Hearts"Christopher KingMartha Hillier8 January 2008 (2008-01-08)6.04
38114"Stolen"James HenryMartin Jameson15 January 2008 (2008-01-15)6.18
38215"Physician, Heal Thyself"James HenryDana Fainaru22 January 2008 (2008-01-22)5.99
38316"The Key is Fear"Indra BhoseLen Collin29 January 2008 (2008-01-29)6.07
38417"Final Cut"Indra BhoseJoe Ainsworth5 February 2008 (2008-02-05)6.47
38518"The Extra Mile"Mike CockerMartha Hillier12 February 2008 (2008-02-12)6.62
38619"Complications Ensue"Mike CockerPeter Lloyd19 February 2008 (2008-02-19)6.11
38720"On A Mission"Fraser MacDonaldMartha Hillier26 February 2008 (2008-02-26)6.50
38821"We Serve All Who Come To Us"Fraser MacDonaldMark Cairns4 March 2008 (2008-03-04)5.74
38922"No Cars Go"Jamie AnnettIan Kershaw11 March 2008 (2008-03-11)5.99
39023"Long Dark Night"Jamie AnnettMartin Jameson12 March 2008 (2008-03-12)5.32
39124"12 Hour Nightmare"Bill MacLeodTony McHale18 March 2008 (2008-03-18)6.89
39225"Love Will Tear Us Apart"Bill MacLeodVeronica Henry25 March 2008 (2008-03-25)6.46
39326"All This Useless Beauty"Dominic LeclercGert Thomas1 April 2008 (2008-04-01)5.85
39427"Pants on Fire"Dominic LeclercJoe Ainsworth8 April 2008 (2008-04-08)5.42
39528"You're So Vain"Mike CockerJeff Dodds15 April 2008 (2008-04-15)5.94
39629"The Softest Music"Mike CockerDan Sefton22 April 2008 (2008-04-22)5.19
39730"Battle of Who Could Care Less"Ian JacksonMatthew Evans29 April 2008 (2008-04-29)5.45
39831"Springflower"Ian JacksonSebastian Baczkiewicz6 May 2008 (2008-05-06)5.04
39932"TKO San Francisco"Robert Del MaestroJoe Ainsworth13 May 2008 (2008-05-13)5.10
40033"Any Port in a Storm"Robert Del MaestroDaisy Coulam20 May 2008 (2008-05-20)5.11
40134"Send No Flowers"Rob EvansAbi Bown27 May 2008 (2008-05-27)4.66
40235"Natural Justice"Rob EvansAl Smith3 June 2008 (2008-06-03)5.17
40336"Love You"Farren BlackburnMartin Jameson5 June 2008 (2008-06-05)4.74
40437"Doctor's Dilemma"Farren BlackburnMartha Hillier18 June 2008 (2008-06-18)5.59
40538"New Lands, New Beginnings"Fraser MacDonaldTony McHale23 June 2008 (2008-06-23)5.06
40639"Change of Heart"Daikin MarshDavid Lawrence1 July 2008 (2008-07-01)5.04
40740"Only Believe"Daikin MarshDavid Lawrence8 July 2008 (2008-07-08)5.61
40841"Crossing Borders"Ian JacksonChris Murray15 July 2008 (2008-07-15)4.88
40942"On The Brink"Ian JacksonDavid Lawrence22 July 2008 (2008-07-22)4.76
41043"You Do It To Yourself"Daikin MarshDana Fainaru29 July 2008 (2008-07-29)4.82
41144"Eighteen and a Half"Daikin MarshGraham Mitchell5 August 2008 (2008-08-05)5.15
41245"The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"Christopher KingDebbie O'Malley12 August 2008 (2008-08-12)5.12
41346"Hope, Faith & Charity"Christopher KingJustin Young26 August 2008 (2008-08-26)4.74
41447"To Govern a Kingdom"James LarkinJake Riddell2 September 2008 (2008-09-02)4.83
41548"Whatever It Takes"James LarkinPhillip Gawthorne9 September 2008 (2008-09-09)5.28
41649"Separate Lives"Carl HindmarchMartin Jameson16 September 2008 (2008-09-16)5.14
41750"Leave it to God"Carl HindmarchDavid Lawrence23 September 2008 (2008-09-23)5.30
41851"No Breaks on the Midnight Express, Part I"Farren BlackburnTony McHale29 September 2008 (2008-09-29)5.43
41952"No Breaks on the Midnight Express, Part II"Farren BlackburnTony McHale1 October 2008 (2008-10-01)5.29
42053"Mad World"Rob EvansJoe Ainsworth14 October 2008 (2008-10-14)5.60

Series 11 (2008–2009)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [38]
4211"Lazarus"Edward BazalgetteDan Sefton21 October 2008 (2008-10-21)5.21
4222"Or I'll Never Fall in Love"Edward BazalgetteNick Warburton28 October 2008 (2008-10-28)5.00
4233"Labour Of Love"Daikin MarshKaren Laws4 November 2008 (2008-11-04)5.69
4244"We Said Some Things"Daikin MarshAbi Bown11 November 2008 (2008-11-11)5.66
4255"Cutting the Cord"Rob EvansVeronica Henry18 November 2008 (2008-11-18)5.43
4266"The Weaker Sex"Rob EvansGraham Mitchell25 November 2008 (2008-11-25)5.57
4277"About Last Night"Christopher KingFiona Evans2 December 2008 (2008-12-02)5.34
4288"Sweet Bitter Love"Christopher KingMark Clompus9 December 2008 (2008-12-09)5.70
4299"This Be The Verse"James LarkinJoe Ainsworth16 December 2008 (2008-12-16)5.65
43010"Maria's Christmas Carol"Bill MacLeodTony McHale22 December 2008 (2008-12-22)5.50
43111"Not in the Stars"James LarkinJake Riddell30 December 2008 (2008-12-30)5.54
43212"No Word of Farewell"Ben MorrisPeter Lloyd6 January 2009 (2009-01-06)5.84
43313"Clean Slate"Ben MorrisMartha Hillier12 January 2009 (2009-01-12)5.83
43414"Just"Farren BlackburnIan Kershaw20 January 2009 (2009-01-20)5.61
43515"Breaking News"Farren BlackburnDavid Lawrence26 January 2009 (2009-01-26)5.80
43616"Tough Love"Robert Del MaestroDana Fainaru3 February 2009 (2009-02-03)6.37
43717"Trust"Robert Del MaestroChris Murray10 February 2009 (2009-02-10)5.64
43818"Truth and Mercy"Michael BuffongNick Warburton17 February 2009 (2009-02-17)5.57
43919"Take Her Breath Away"Michael BuffongDarren Guthrie24 February 2009 (2009-02-24)5.44
44020"Exposures"Christopher KingAl Smith3 March 2009 (2009-03-03)5.93
44121"Feet of Clay"Christopher KingMichael Levine9 March 2009 (2009-03-09)5.52
44222"Coming Back to Bite You"James LarkinClaire Bennett17 March 2009 (2009-03-17)5.76
44323"Breathe Deeply"James LarkinJoe Ainsworth24 March 2009 (2009-03-24)5.56
44424"Locked Away"Robert Del MaestroGraham Mitchell31 March 2009 (2009-03-31)5.94
44525"Careful What You Wish For"Robert Del MaestroSamina Baig7 April 2009 (2009-04-07)5.48
44626"Too Much to Ask"David Innes EdwardsAbi Bown14 April 2009 (2009-04-14)5.36
44727"No Legacy So Rich"David Innes EdwardsPaul Campbell21 April 2009 (2009-04-21)5.14
44828"Running on Empty"Dominic KeaveyAbby Ajayi28 April 2009 (2009-04-28)5.11
44929"Smoke and Mirrors"Dominic KeaveySebastian Baczkiewicz5 May 2009 (2009-05-05)4.88
45030"Mirror, Mirror"Lance KneeshawDarren Guthrie12 May 2009 (2009-05-12)5.28
45131"Seeing Other People"Lance KneeshawDan Sefton19 May 2009 (2009-05-19)5.50
45232"Just a Perfect Day"Fraser MacDonaldDan Sefton26 May 2009 (2009-05-26)4.14
45333"What Will Survive of Us"Fraser MacDonaldDana Fainaru2 June 2009 (2009-06-02)5.36
45434"Proceed With Caution"Jim LoachTony McHale9 June 2009 (2009-06-09)5.79
45535"The Honeymoon's Over"Michael BuffongMartha Hillier15 June 2009 (2009-06-15)5.26
45636"Attachments"Michael BuffongChris Murray22 June 2009 (2009-06-22)5.13
45737"Smoke Without Fire"Paul GibsonDavid Lawrence30 June 2009 (2009-06-30)5.46
45838"Your Cheating Heart"Paul GibsonDavid Lawrence7 July 2009 (2009-07-07)4.94
45939"Body Language"Rob EvansJustin Young14 July 2009 (2009-07-14)5.30
46040"A Glass Half Full"Rob EvansVeronica Henry21 July 2009 (2009-07-21)5.42
46141"Future Perfect"Jamie AnnettPeter Lloyd28 July 2009 (2009-07-28)5.20
46242"My Girl"Jamie AnnettJoe Ainsworth4 August 2009 (2009-08-04)5.48
46343"These Arms of Mine"Jim LoachAbi Bown11 August 2009 (2009-08-11)5.04
46444"The Blind Side"Jim LoachAndrew Holden18 August 2009 (2009-08-18)5.01
46545"Reformation"Christopher KingIan Kershaw25 August 2009 (2009-08-25)5.03
46646"Faithful"Christopher KingGraham Mitchell1 September 2009 (2009-09-01)5.26
46747"Long Day's Night"Robert Del MaestroSebastian Baczkiewicz8 September 2009 (2009-09-08)5.60
46848"Out of the Woods"Robert Del MaestroRob Williams15 September 2009 (2009-09-15)5.43
46949"Spin"Mark WalkerAl Smith22 September 2009 (2009-09-22)5.28
47050"The Cost of Loving"Mark WalkerCameron McAllister29 September 2009 (2009-09-29)5.52
47151"The Uncertainty Principle"Rob EvansClaire Bennett6 October 2009 (2009-10-06)5.64
47252"The Spirit Dancing"Rob EvansChris Murray13 October 2009 (2009-10-13)5.73

Series 12 (2009–2010)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [39]
4731"The Hands That Rock the Cradle, Part 1"Christopher KingTony McHale20 October 2009 (2009-10-20)5.45
4742"The Hands That Rock the Cradle, Part 2"Christopher KingTony McHale21 October 2009 (2009-10-21)5.51
4753"Myself, Coming Back"Robert Del MaestroNick Warburton27 October 2009 (2009-10-27)5.86
4764"The Professionals"Daikin MarshMartha Hillier3 November 2009 (2009-11-03)5.77
4775"Home Truths"Daikin MarshDana Fainaru10 November 2009 (2009-11-10)5.98
4786"To Have and to Hold"David Innes EdwardsDavid Lawrence17 November 2009 (2009-11-17)5.78
4797"Break Away"David Innes EdwardsDavid Lawrence24 November 2009 (2009-11-24)5.76
4808"And That's What Really Hurts"Rob EvansJustin Young1 December 2009 (2009-12-01)4.60
4819"Now We Are Lonely"Rob EvansAndrew Holden8 December 2009 (2009-12-08)5.43
48210"Too Close for Comfort"Dominic KeaveySonali Bhattacharyya15 December 2009 (2009-12-15)5.34
48311"Stand by Me"Jamie AnnettTony McHale22 December 2009 (2009-12-22)5.32[40]
48412"Resolutions"Dominic KeaveyChris Murray29 December 2009 (2009-12-29)5.70
48513"Talk to Me"Mark WalkerGraham Mitchell5 January 2010 (2010-01-05)6.77
48614"A Glorious Reunion"Mark WalkerGraham Mitchell12 January 2010 (2010-01-12)6.36
48715"Stop All the Clocks"Robert BiermanRebecca Wojciechowski19 January 2010 (19 January 2010)5.98
48816"Promises"Robert BiermanJoe Ainsworth27 January 2010 (2010-01-27)5.10
48917"...And The Devil Makes Three"Paul GibsonTom Bidwell2 February 2010 (2010-02-02)5.92
49018"Too Cold to Crash and Burn"Paul GibsonAl Smith9 February 2010 (2010-02-09)6.38
49119"Downstairs, Upstairs"Michael BuffongMark Catley15 February 2010 (15 February 2010)6.68
49220"Together Alone"Daikin MarshDan Sefton17 February 2010 (2010-02-17)5.75
49321"Amare"Michael BuffongSebastian Baczkiewicz22 February 2010 (22 February 2010)6.50
49422"The Butterfly Effect – Part 1"Dominic KeaveyJustin Young2 March 2010 (2010-03-02)6.31
49523"The Butterfly Effect – Part 2"Dominic KeaveyJustin Young9 March 2010 (2010-03-09)5.84
49624"Faith No More"Robert BiermanAndrew Holden15 March 2010 (15 March 2010)6.01
49725"Tipping Point"Robert BiermanAbi Bown22 March 2010 (22 March 2010)6.00
49826"Enemies Closer"Christopher KingPaul Mari30 March 2010 (2010-03-30)5.78
49927"For the Greater Good"Christopher KingNick Warburton6 April 2010 (2010-04-06)5.42
50028"Bette Davis Eyes"David Innes EdwardsDan Sefton12 April 2010 (12 April 2010)5.97
50129"X-Y Factor"David Innes EdwardsNick Fisher19 April 2010 (19 April 2010)6.00
50230"What Goes Around"Rob EvansAl Smith25 April 2010 (25 April 2010)5.92
50331"Apply Some Pressure"Mat KingSally Abbott3 May 2010 (3 May 2010)6.21
50432"Take No Prisoners"Mat KingChris Murray10 May 2010 (10 May 2010)4.57
50533"Time and Tide – Part 1"Daikin MarshGraham Mitchell18 May 2010 (2010-05-18)5.69
50634"Time and Tide – Part 2"Daikin MarshGraham Mitchell19 May 2010 (2010-05-19)4.95
50735"Brutally Frank"Jamie AnnettJoe Ainsworth24 May 2010 (24 May 2010)5.30
50836"Taking Over"Jamie AnnettChris Murray1 June 2010 (2010-06-01)4.28
50937"Cross My Heart"Edward BazalgetteDana Fainaru7 June 2010 (7 June 2010)5.48
51038"Thursday's Child"Dominic KeaveySebastian Baczkiewicz15 June 2010 (2010-06-15)4.89
51139"Fool's Gold"Dominic KeaveyDarren Guthrie1 July 2010 (2010-07-01)5.05
51240"Swimming With Sharks"Steve HughesDavid Lawrence6 July 2010 (2010-07-06)4.68
51341"Secrets You Keep"Steve HughesAbi Bown13 July 2010 (2010-07-13)5.56
51442"All Cried Out"Rob EvansGraham Mitchell20 July 2010 (2010-07-20)5.33
51543"Two in Five Marriages"Rob EvansTony McHale27 July 2010 (2010-07-27)5.48
51644"Dandelions"Dermot BoydStuart Morris3 August 2010 (2010-08-03)5.27
51745"Man With No Name"Dermot BoydMartha Hillier10 August 2010 (2010-08-10)5.41
51846"Skipping A Beat"Daikin MarshRebecca Wojciechowski17 August 2010 (2010-08-17)5.49
51947"Transgressions"Daikin MarshTahsin Guner24 August 2010 (2010-08-24)5.05
52048"Til the Grave"Dominic KeaveyTim Price25 August 2010 (2010-08-25)5.31
52149"The Last Day of Summer"Dominic KeaveyJustin Young31 August 2010 (2010-08-31)5.70
52250"Get Busy Living"Michael BuffongJoe Ainsworth7 September 2010 (2010-09-07)5.60
52351"A Failure To Communicate"Michael BuffongJoe Ainsworth14 September 2010 (2010-09-14)5.54
52452"Test Results"Rob EvansRob Williams21 September 2010 (2010-09-21)5.77
52553"Long Night's Journey Into Day"Rob EvansDana Fainaru28 September 2010 (2010-09-28)5.68
52654"Revelations"David Innes EdwardsGraham Mitchell5 October 2010 (2010-10-05)5.81
52755"Misfit Love"David Innes EdwardsAndrew Holden12 October 2010 (2010-10-12)5.77

Series 13–23 and specials[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b One rating is unknown due to it being outside of the top 30 ratings for that respective week.
  2. ^ Two ratings are unknown due to them being outside of the top 30 ratings for their respective weeks.
  3. ^ Two ratings are unknown due to them being outside of the top 30 ratings for their respective weeks, and fifteen ratings are unknown due to them being outside of the top 15 ratings for their respective weeks.
  4. ^ Fifty-one ratings are unknown due to them being outside of the top 15 ratings for their respective weeks.
  5. ^ The episode was split into two 30-minute episodes as part of a Casualty@Holby City crossover, broadcast over two nights as "Test Your Metal" and "A Great Leap Forward".

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