About this season
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.
Episodes (48)
1. Dawn of the ED (1)
Aired 12 September 2009
As a new ED dawns, eight new F2s wait to see what their first shift will bring.
2. Dawn of the ED (2)
Aired 13 September 2009
The new recruits are tested to the limit as the ED prepares for the casualties.
3. And Then There Were Three
Aired 19 September 2009
The department and the trainees struggle to come to terms with the previous week's events.
4. Sunset Syndrome
Aired 26 September 2009
The secret behind Zoe's strange behaviour is uncovered as her mystery patient is revealed.
5. Not Forgotten
Aired 3 October 2009
Ruth and Jay go from strength to strength. A shock for Ruth turns her world upside down.
6. Comfort Zone
Aired 10 October 2009
Ruth has a decision to make, and Jordan's condition continues to improve.
7. Love Is a Sacrifice
Aired 18 October 2009
Ruth's surgical dreams are within her grasp, but she is forced to make a difficult choice.
8. Not Wisely But Too Well
Aired 24 October 2009
Jay waits for news on Ruth, but what will her reaction be when she wakes?
9. Regrets
Aired 31 October 2009
Zoe races against time to save her career, and events spiral out of control for Polly.
10. Every Breath You Take
Aired 7 November 2009
Jordan returns to the ED and Alistair's obsession with Polly reaches a climax.
11. Leave Me Standing
Aired 14 November 2009
Tragedy strikes for Ruth, and the F2s go it alone, with disastrous consequences.
12. Second Chance
Aired 21 November 2009
The F2s wait anxiously for the results of the postmortem - are they guilty?
13. The Devil You Know
Aired 28 November 2009
The F2s learn of an exciting new opportunity and an unwelcome face returns to the ED.
14. As Others See Us
Aired 5 December 2009
Ruth gets a shock when a face from the past turns up at the ED.
15. No More Heroes
Aired 12 December 2009
Jordan is determined to prove himself, while Polly attends Alistair's funeral.
16. All I Want for Christmas
Aired 19 December 2009
Ruth's plans for a family Christmas are shattered. May's joke on Lenny results in disaster
17. Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Aired 27 December 2009
The F2s' skills are tested when they are forced into action.
18. A Day in a Life
Aired 2 January 2010
It is Adam and Jessica's big day, but they face a race against time in more ways than one.
19. Dark Places
Aired 9 January 2010
Adam waits anxiously for news on Jessica and a face from the past challenges Lenny.
20. Leave Me Alone
Aired 16 January 2010
An unconscious Jessica relives the moments which made her the person she is today.
21. Last Roll of the Dice
Aired 23 January 2010
Ruth and Jeff come to blows, while Dixie and Jeff try to persuade Polly to stay.
22. The Cradle Will Fall
Aired 30 January 2010
It's exam day for the F2s. The gang rally to support Adam and Jessica at Harry's funeral.
23. An Ugly Truth
Aired 6 February 2010
Knowing things will never be the same, Jessica makes an important decision.
24. Love Is a Battlefield
Aired 13 February 2010
Charlie's stress levels reach a dangerous high as he tries to deal with Shona and Louis.
25. Past Lives
Aired 20 February 2010
A handsome stranger makes an impression, and Adam is forced to face up to his grief.
26. Life Sentence
Aired 27 February 2010
Alice reaches out to Adam, but he rejects her help. And what is Kieron hiding?
27. Angel
Aired 6 March 2010
Jordan is furious when Kieron jeopardises his chances of promotion.
28. English Beauty
Aired 13 March 2010
Alice worries about Adam's state of mind, while Ruth and Jay encounter a problem.
29. Just Like a Woman
Aired 27 March 2010
May's confidence soars after impressing Jordan. Dixie and Jeff prepare for their big day.
30. Love of a Good Man
Aired 3 April 2010
May's guilt starts to get to her, while Ruth and Jay prepare for the Inquest Review.
31. Loves Me, Loves Me Not
Aired 10 April 2010
Jordan is forced to face the truth, while Zoe's relationship steps up a gear.
32. Clean Slate
Aired 17 April 2010
Jordan and Kieron await the DNA results, while Ruth begins to question the surgical trial.
33. Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea
Aired 24 April 2010
Adam hits rock bottom and pushes his friends away. Jordan irritates Zoe.
34. New Beginnings
Aired 1 May 2010
Adam reacts to facing death, while Zoe and Alice make important choices for their futures.
35. A Better Past
Aired 8 May 2010
Adam pushes Jess to confront Harry's death; is their love enough to keep them together?
36. Russian Endings
Aired 15 May 2010
New nurse Kirsty's assertive approach ruffles feathers in the ED.
37. Mum's the Word
Aired 22 May 2010
Lenny is shattered to lose another patient to the mysterious virus.
38. In Your Debt
Aired 5 June 2010
Zoe realises how important Jordan is to her, while Ruth meets a handsome stranger.
39. Inconvenient Truths
Aired 12 June 2010
Lenny and Yuki discover the Crypto outbreak's source. Charlie's faith in Shona is tested.
40. The Lesser Good
Aired 19 June 2010
Adam is forced to face the loss of his son, while Jay could be in mortal danger.
41. Die and Let Live
Aired 26 June 2010
Is it too late for Jay to follow his heart?
42. Going Solo
Aired 10 July 2010
Lenny digs deeper into the Crypto cover-up, while Charlie gets tough with Shona.
43. I Am Mine
Aired 17 July 2010
Zoe tries to come clean to Jordan, but only digs herself in deeper.
44. Making Other Plans
Aired 24 July 2010
Adam deals with a traumatic day but finally forgives himself for Harry's death.
45. The Enemy Within
Aired 31 July 2010
Lenny is offered the ultimate bribe, while Charlie is forced to make a tough choice.
46. Nice and Easy Does It
Aired 7 August 2010
Charlie wants to keep his promise to help Megan die, but can he really go through with it?
47. What Tonight Means to Me (1)
Aired 14 August 2010
Charlie wants to keep his promise to help Megan die, but can he really go through with it?
48. What Tonight Means to Me (2)
Aired 21 August 2010
Lenny and Yuki's fight for the JAFA fellowship comes to a head.