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. The Third Way
Aired 16 October 2012 • 60 min
Hanssen struggles as the media descend on Holby, and Elliot wants Tara off his ward.
2. Chasing Demons
Aired 23 October 2012 • 60 min
Eddi struggles to cope as she returns to AAU, and Elliot suffers a setback.
3. Follow My Leader
Aired 30 October 2012 • 60 min
There is a new doctor in town, but can she cope with the pressure cooker of AAU?
4. If Not For You
Aired 6 November 2012 • 60 min
Hanssen's leadership continues to be questioned. Will the doubters win?
5. To Absent Friends
Aired 13 November 2012 • 60 min
A shocked Ric finds Serena running the hospital. Jonny tries to fix his friendship with Mo
6. Hail Caesar
Aired 20 November 2012 • 60 min
Ric risks making a new enemy when the new CEO questions his actions.
7. After the Party
Aired 27 November 2012 • 60 min
Jac is keen to impress the new CEO but goes against orders.
8. How Lo Can You Go
Aired 4 December 2012 • 60 min
After a traumatic case, the pressure is on Tara to tell Ollie about her brain tumour.
9. Fault Lines
Aired 11 December 2012 • 60 min
Mo faces a dilemma when her boyfriend Albie brings his dying wife to Holby for treatment.
10. Through the Darkness
Aired 18 December 2012 • 60 min
Can Tara forgive Ollie for bailing out on her when she needed him the most?
11. And We Banish Shade
Aired 28 December 2012 • 60 min
Can Ric really leave Holby City behind? With Imelda on his case, is it too late anyway?
12. Blood Ties
Aired 2 January 2013 • 60 min
A patient's tattoo unexpectedly becomes the gateway to Luc's darker side.
13. Hanssen/Hemingway
Aired 8 January 2013 • 60 min
Hanssen has to face his demons from his past. Luc struggles to cope.
14. Push the Button (1)
Aired 15 January 2013 • 60 min
Jac and Jonny are going strong, but how long can it last?
15. Push the Button (2)
Aired 22 January 2013 • 60 min
Jac is guilt-ridden after the events of last night and wants to put it all behind her.
16. The Waiting Game
Aired 29 January 2013 • 60 min
Malick finds it hard to deal with the arrival of Jake, the son he never knew he had. Ric ends up being forced to give the registrar an ultimatum. Elliot's efforts to help a rebellious medical student don't go to plan.
17. Spence's Choice (1)
Aired 5 February 2013 • 60 min
Michael divides his team over a suspected case of child abuse.
18. Spence's Choice (2)
Aired 12 February 2013 • 60 min
The child protection case returns to haunt Michael, and Serena's mother is admitted.
19. Ask Me No Questions
Aired 19 February 2013 • 60 min
Gemma fears for her life when an ex-patient takes her hostage on AAU.
20. Unravelled
Aired 26 February 2013 • 60 min
Serena's mother has her operation, and Gemma tries to prove she can return to work.
21. Recovery Position
Aired 5 March 2013 • 60 min
Malick's world is turned upside down when a face from his past turns up at Holby.
22. Not Aaron
Aired 12 March 2013 • 60 min
Jac gets a second chance to impress Hanssen with her newly-acquired surgical skills.
23. Holby's Got Torment
Aired 19 March 2013 • 60 min
Jac and Jonny's relationship reaches breaking point. Chrissie gets her cancer test results
24. Journey's End
Aired 26 March 2013 • 60 min
It is a bittersweet day for Tara, as she is forced to face her demons head on.
25. The End of the Beginning
Aired 2 April 2013 • 60 min
A journalist threatens to expose the legal action Serena is taking against the hospital.
26. Promises, Promises
Aired 9 April 2013 • 60 min
Malick is pulled in two directions - will the ego win out?
27. Great Expectations
Aired 16 April 2013 • 60 min
It is finally the day of Tara's big operation, and Gemma is drawn into a tricky case.
28. Second Life
Aired 23 April 2013 • 60 min
Arthur is determined to prove he deserved the F1 prize, but can he handle the pressure?
29. Time Has Told Me
Aired 30 April 2013 • 60 min
Elliot tries to help Ollie, but is he the right person for the job?
30. Only Human
Aired 7 May 2013 • 60 min
Sacha learns the news about his daughter's health. Jac is stunned by some unexpected news.
31. The More Deceived
Aired 14 May 2013 • 60 min
Malick finds himself further drawn under the spell of convicted murder accomplice Amanda.
32. Divided We Fall
Aired 21 May 2013 • 60 min
Sacha's determination to be strong for Rachel takes a battering.
33. Back from the Dead
Aired 28 May 2013 • 60 min
Malick is caught trying to cover his tracks and his career hangs in the balance.
34. Home
Aired 4 June 2013 • 60 min
It is the day of the inquest, and Malick's reputation hangs in the balance.
35. All Tomorrow's Parties
Aired 11 June 2013 • 60 min
Sacha and Chrissie are on tenterhooks as they wait to hear about Daniel's test results.
36. Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Aired 18 June 2013 • 60 min
Ollie is forced to confront his emotions over the loss of Tara when Lexi is re-admitted.
37. Break
Aired 25 June 2013 • 60 min
Gemma steps in after Ollie's erratic behaviour endangers a patient's life.
38. The Journey Home
Aired 2 July 2013 • 60 min
Sparks fly as Harry and Gemma are forced to work together.
39. Mens Sana In Corpore Sano
Aired 9 July 2013 • 60 min
Oliver descends to new depths as he risks betraying Tara and destroying his career.
40. Make or Break
Aired 16 July 2013 • 60 min
Arthur is at the top of his class, but how will he cope when he takes charge of Keller?
41. A Night's Tale
Aired 23 July 2013 • 60 min
Arthur and Chantelle struggle to cope in the aftermath of the mugging.
42. Never Let Me Go
Aired 30 July 2013 • 60 min
Hanssen is thrown when a past love visits and Mary-Claire is flying high after her date.
43. Digby Dog
Aired 6 August 2013 • 60 min
When Charlie and Chantelle grow closer, will Arthur be able to curb his jealousy?
44. Old Wounds
Aired 13 August 2013 • 60 min
With Jonny at her throat, Mo is forced to face the consequences of her actions.
45. All at Sea
Aired 20 August 2013 • 60 min
Sacha tries to reconcile with Chrissie, and Serena feels compelled to care for her mother.
46. Good Day For Bad News
Aired 27 August 2013 • 60 min
Chrissie finds her prognosis difficult to deal with. Elliot decides to follow his heart.
47. Point of Impact
Aired 3 September 2013 • 60 min
Harry puts his colleagues' lives at risk and Arthur starts to buckle under pressure.
48. The Kick Inside
Aired 10 September 2013 • 60 min
Jac and Jonny are forced to deal with devastating news following her 20-week scan.
49. Contra Mundum
Aired 17 September 2013 • 60 min
Jonny and Jac face a difficult decision about their baby.
50. Fredrik
Aired 24 September 2013 • 60 min
When an emotive case comes in, Hanssen warns Malick to keep his professional distance.
51. The Cost of Loving
Aired 1 October 2013 • 60 min
Hanssen takes his frustrations out on Chantelle, much to the chagrin of Arthur.
52. Like a Prayer
Aired 8 October 2013 • 60 min
Hanssen is torn between helping Malick and treating Chantelle. Can he save them both?