About this season
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
Episodes (52)
1. Keep On Keeping On
Aired 18 October 2011 • 60 min
Hanssen is faced with the consequences of Michael and Sunil's actions.
2. Culture Shock
Aired 25 October 2011 • 60 min
Hanssen is certain that his leadership is being undermined by a management consultant.
3. Shame
Aired 1 November 2011 • 60 min
Michael returns to try and clear his name and win back the trust of his colleagues.
4. Under The Skin
Aired 8 November 2011 • 60 min
Michael returns to try and clear his name and win back the trust of his colleagues.
5. Devil in the Detail
Aired 15 November 2011 • 60 min
Sahira clashes with Hanssen's new theatre liaison manager while trying to help a patient.
6. No Shortcuts
Aired 22 November 2011 • 60 min
Sahira and Greg agree to keep apart but Greg has to turn to her for help.
7. See You on the Ice
Aired 29 November 2011 • 60 min
When an emergency trauma case is admitted, Sahira needs Hanssen's help.
8. The Hand That Bites
Aired 6 December 2011 • 60 min
Hanssen and Sahira's professional relationship is tested when she confronts him.
9. Personal Injury
Aired 13 December 2011 • 60 min
Malick's world is thrown into chaos when an ex-lover turns up at Holby.
10. Half Empty
Aired 20 December 2011 • 60 min
Malick's personal and professional lives collide when he tries to save an ex-lover.
11. Wise Men
Aired 27 December 2011 • 60 min
Elliot's Ukrainian trip takes a twist when he discovers the real reason for his visit.
12. When the Hangover Strikes
Aired 3 January 2012 • 60 min
Eddi is fragile after a heavy New Year's celebration, but Luc is unamused by her attitude.
13. Hide Your Love Away
Aired 10 January 2012 • 60 min
Emotions run high when Greg thinks Sahira has been in a car accident.
14. She's Electric
Aired 17 January 2012 • 60 min
Greg is stunned when Sahira announces she is leaving. Hanssen alights on a new mission.
15. Butterflies
Aired 24 January 2012 • 60 min
Sahira is torn between the two men in her life, while Ric clashes with Hanssen.
16. Here and Now
Aired 31 January 2012 • 60 min
Greg tries to keep away from Sahira, but is upset when she reveals she is leaving Holby.
17. The Best Man
Aired 7 February 2012 • 60 min
Michael's position as AAU clinical lead is challenged by a new consultant's arrival.
18. Awarded
Aired 14 February 2012 • 60 min
Oliver diagnoses a rare condition. Chantelle's misinterprets Lleucu's good intentions.
19. What You Wish For
Aired 21 February 2012 • 60 min
Greg's happiness is short-lived when he discovers the identity of the new anaesthetist.
20. Fight the Good Fight
Aired 28 February 2012 • 60 min
Hanssen has a plan to secure Holby's future as a teaching hospital.
21. Fresh Blood
Aired 5 March 2012 • 60 min
New trainee doctor Tara ruffles feathers with her over-keen attitude.
22. The Ties that Bind
Aired 13 March 2012 • 60 min
Working with Greg and Rafi drives Sahira to breaking point.
23. Eastern Promise
Aired 20 March 2012 • 60 min
Elliot takes action when equipment he wants to send overseas is set to be thrown away.
24. Got No Strings
Aired 27 March 2012 • 60 min
Michael and Alex clash over a case, but can they work together to save their patient?
25. Throw in the Towel
Aired 3 April 2012 • 60 min
Rafi finally confronts Sahira about Greg and Alex and Michael reach a tentative truce.
26. Equilibrium
Aired 10 April 2012 • 60 min
Sahira has to make a choice between her career at Holby and her marriage.
27. Ribbons
Aired 17 April 2012 • 60 min
Sahira bids goodbye to Darwin and Hanssen. Malick pushes the limits of his ability.
28. Half a Person
Aired 24 April 2012 • 60 min
Malick faces up to his new responsibilities, both as a teacher and a doctor.
29. Coercion
Aired 1 May 2012 • 60 min
Greg is forced to confront his past, and a complaint is made against Malick.
30. A Woman's Work
Aired 8 May 2012 • 60 min
Ric and Keller's new consultant, Serena, clash over a patient's care.
31. Wolf's Clothing
Aired 15 May 2012 • 60 min
Sacha encourages medical student Ella, refusing to accept that she is out of her depth.
32. Double Bubble
Aired 22 May 2012 • 60 min
Holby announces itself as a transplant centre with a landmark operation.
33. Kids' Stuff
Aired 29 May 2012 • 60 min
Malick finds himself going head-to-head against Serena over a particular case.
34. Last Day on Earth
Aired 5 June 2012 • 60 min
Tara risks hers and Ollie's careers to ensure her patient gets a life-changing operation.
35. Unsafe Haven (1)
Aired 12 June 2012 • 60 min
Luc and Eddi's fractious relationship comes to a head, and Ollie protects Tara.
36. Unsafe Haven (2)
Aired 19 June 2012 • 60 min
Facing a hospital-wide outbreak, Luc is determined to make up for missing a diagnosis.
37. Long Way Down
Aired 26 June 2012 • 60 min
Dan is torn between his father and his relationship, and Luc has a big decision to make.
38. Stepping up to the Plate
Aired 3 July 2012 • 60 min
Michael is furious that he has to miss his son's birthday because of Luc's absence.
39. Only You
Aired 10 July 2012 • 60 min
Can Tara convince Hanssen that she has a long-term future at Holby?
40. Last Man Standing
Aired 17 July 2012 • 60 min
Tension between Ollie and Tara threatens to affect a heart-breaking patient case.
41. From Here to Maternity
Aired 24 July 2012 • 60 min
When Mo goes into labour, she has to rely on support from an unexpected source.
42. Breathless
Aired 31 July 2012 • 60 min
Tara and Ollie agree to keep things professional. Serena forges ahead with her initiative.
43. Crimes and Misdemeanours
Aired 7 August 2012 • 60 min
Malick puts his career on the line when he overrides the wishes of a convicted murderer.
44. You and Me
Aired 14 August 2012 • 60 min
Mo insists on getting back to work, but there is a shock in store for her.
45. The Devil Will Come
Aired 21 August 2012 • 60 min
Michael must take desperate action with a patient's care as AAU reaches breaking point.
46. Taxi for Spence
Aired 28 August 2012 • 60 min
Serena and Ric clash over a transplant case. Jonny tries to fix up a date for Mo.
47. I'm Sticking with You
Aired 4 September 2012 • 60 min
Mo feels isolated by an ethical dilemma. Michael is tormented about a recent patient death
48. Devil's Dance
Aired 11 September 2012 • 60 min
When drugs go missing Max is quick to cover - but who for?
49. A Crack in the Ice
Aired 18 September 2012 • 60 min
Jac puts her career and health on the line; will she be able to swallow her pride?
50. Hold On Me
Aired 25 September 2012 • 60 min
The report on Ritchie Mooney is due in; whose neck will be on the line?
51. Blood Money
Aired 2 October 2012 • 60 min
Hanssen comes face-to-face with the man who has been threatening his life.
52. When Sacha Met Chrissie
Aired 9 October 2012 • 60 min
With her wedding day looming, Chrissie starts to get cold feet.