Episode 1
The Sticky Mess of Being
1h
Cara is feeling vulnerable after the break-up of her marriage as a car crash brings Mo's friend Sorcha and her surrogate son back to Holby.
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TV series
Holby City
199923 seasons5.8 / 10
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Holby City premiered January 12, 1999. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
Season 18 episodes
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Episode 2
Cover Up
1h
Cara finds herself in a difficult position when Nicole is readmitted to the ward and in labour as Guy tries to cope following the explosion.
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Episode 3
Calling Time
1h
Cara faces awkward questions following Nicole's disappearance and turns to Jed to help as Mo faces giving William back to Brett.
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Episode 4
What It Takes
1h
It is Arthur's first day back at work as he tries to prove that he can cope as Guy's struggle of confidence continues to affect his work.
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Episode 5
Left Behind
1h
Mo heads into work, positively upbeat considering that she will no longer be surrogate mum to William as she is due to give him back to his father. When Brett faces a sudden medical setback and his mother-in-law Viv becomes obstructive, Mo feels she cannot possibly part with her beloved William and decides to abscond with him...
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Episode 6
Beneath the Cover
1h
Nicole's return to AAU makes life more difficult for Cara as Dom's delight at being given a difficult case turns bad when dealing with a difficult patient.
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Episode 7
A Delicate Truth
1h
Jac returns to work on Darwin leading to a battle with Guy over his plans as Morven and Arthur end up clashing over a patient.
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Episode 8
In Which We Serve
1h
Zosia fears that her days on Darwin may be numbered as she tries to impress Jac as Arthur tries to rekindle his friendship with Morven.
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Episode 9
Skin and Blister
1h4.0 / 10
Jesse has no choice but to relive some tragic events as he attempts to help the seriously ill sister of a former patient.
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Episode 10
Bad Blood, Fake Snow
1h
Fran steps up her manoeuvres against Jac and after she raises the possibility of a formal complaint from a patient's sister, Hanssen has to take it seriously.
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Episode 11
Blue Christmas
1h9.0 / 10
Fran returns to the hospital and takes some drastic action to try and get Jac's attention.
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Episode 12
Beginnings
1h
It looks like Serena is going to spend another New Year's Eve alone but after some revellers at a gig are attacked, fate brings more than just a few casualties onto the hospital.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mark Healy
Episode 13
Young Hearts, Run Free
1h
Arthur ends up being pushed to the limit after he attempts to win Morven's affections. Zosia has the chance of a prestigious research internship in Edinburgh and has to tell Ollie.
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Guest stars Alex Felton
Episode 14
The Hope That Kills
1h
Guy's career continues to go from strength to strength but there is a cost. Essie lets her personal life affect her professional one as she attempts to deal with a difficult mother and son relationship.
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Episode 15
Sins of Our Fathers
1h
Hanssen gets ready to fly back to Sweden to see his family and becomes suspicious that Guy is attempting to wrest control of the hospital something which Guy later publicly announces. Serena looks for reassurance that Hanssen will stay and fight the battle.
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Episode 16
Kiss and Tell
1h
Back on Keller, Arthur finds himself in a compromising situation by Morven's father as Mo awaits the news if she is pregnant or not.
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Directed by Claire WinyardGuest stars Lisa Jackson
Episode 17
Serenity
1h
After an army medic shows up on Darwin Ward, tensions increase for Guy and Ollie. Serena has to make a difficult decision following the discovery of a family secret.
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Directed by Claire WinyardGuest stars Mark Healy
Episode 18
A Partnership, Literally
1h
Somebody from from Dominic's past makes an unwelcome return and there are some traumatic consequences.
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Episode 19
All That Glitters
1h
Cleared by the police, Dom returns to work but Lee still has the power he needs to hurt him as Austin's condition continues to deteriorate.
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Episode 20
All Fall Down
1h
Bernie starts her first day on the ward trying to put her army life behind her as Arthur's dream of becoming a life donor gets a set back as Serena has to make a decision regarding Jason.
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Episode 21
One Under
1h
Arthur's attempt to save the life of a patient after being hit by a train leaves him burying his head in the sand as Adele ends up getting more than she bargained.
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Episode 22
On The Ropes
1h
Operating on an old school teacher, Ric battles to remain in control as Mo learns that she hasn't won the role of consultant as Serena is worried about introducing Robbie to her family.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mark Healy
Episode 23
Where We Belong
1h
Bernie ends up having to question what she wants after her future at the hospital is put in doubt. Ollie and Zosia's world is blown apart after a former flame of his shows up.
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Episode 24
Who You Are
1h
Morven is left reeling by a life changing birthday gift as Mo clashes with Sir Dennis over a patient as Ric suffers an emotional outburst.
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Episode 25
A Friend in Need
1h
When Cara makes a move on Raf, complications arise as Arthur receives some shattering news as an old friend of Adele's is admitted to Darwin.
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Episode 26
Handle With Care
1h
Jason shows up on AAU with his seriously ill carer Allan and Serena’s personal involvement manages to affect her professional judgement as Dom tries to support Arthur following the news that his cancer has spread as Cara has her first day on Darwin.
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Episode 27
Dark Night of the Soul
1h
Following the death of his mother, Jesse attempts to reappraise his relationship with his father as Ina is readmitted to Darwin.
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Episode 28
Prioritise the Heart
1h
Bernie has to work alongside an old army colleague and ends up being forced to confront the secrets of the past and face the truth behind her sudden exit from the army as Mr T learns that no one takes him seriously as Serena has a choice to make between her happiness and Jason.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mark Healy
Episode 29
Out of Sight Out of Mind
1h
Bernie finds herself being served with divorce papers as Austin is admitted in urgent need of a transplant as Zosia persuades a dying patient to act as a guinea pig.
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Episode 30
The Coward's Way
1h
The arrival of her ex sees Bernie trying to keep her secret hidden as the hospital's new psychiatrist Naomi Palmer makes an instant impression on Fletch.
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Episode 31
It Tolls For Thee
1h
Mo finds herself having to listen to her heart instead of her head as Serena's actions leave devastating consequences as Arthur and Morven have a day they won't forget.
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Episode 32
Running Out
1h
Zosia manages to overstep the mark and accuses a patient of a media leak forcing Oliver to deal with an unwelcome dilemma. Zosia comes to a gut-wrenching decision as Serena discovers Bernie is working on AAU, Dominic has to face his fears.
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Episode 33
When I Grow Up
1h
Arthur is determined to proof himself with Hanssen's ambitions as Raf manages to see Naomi in a different light as Oliver tries to get back together with Zosia.
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Episode 34
The Sky Is Falling
1h
Zosia finds herself having to chose between Arthur and her career as Dom finds his loyalty being tested by a familiar face as Bernie finds it hard to find her place on AAU.
Episode credits
Directed by Paulette Randall
Episode 35
I'll Walk You Home
1h
Zosia begins to question where her loyalties lie as Arthur and Morven have a decision to make as Dom battles his guilt.
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Directed by Paulette Randall
Episode 36
Missing You Already
1h
A major train accident sees Dom with the perfect opportunity to escape back into work mode. Bernie’s husband attempts to to play dirty in the divorce, as he turns her children against her.
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Episode 37
The Lone Ranger
1h
As Jac launches the fully-formed Digby Stent, it looks like that someone has stolen their patent. Dom’s first day back doesn’t go as planned after a forthright new registrar shakes up the ward.
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Episode 38
Another Day in Paradise (1)
1h
Dominic comes up with a unique way to grieve the loss of his best friend. Raf and Fletch clash after Raf reveals how he really feels about Naomi.
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Episode 39
Another Day in Paradise (2)
1h
Jac reaches breaking point when Ollie diverts from her plans.
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Episode 40
Children of Men
1h
Mo struggles with a big choice about her future. Mikey causes more trouble for Fletch.
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Episode 41
A Perfect Life
1h
Essie finds her own life in danger when she tries to help a desperate patient.
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Episode 42
From Bournemouth with Love
1h
Ollie questions his worth on the Darwin team.
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Episode 43
Back in the Ring
1h
Ric questions his surgical skill when he faces losing another young man.
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Episode 44
Indefensible
1h
Bernie faces an ethical dilemma when her wayward son arrives at the hospital.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nic Jackman
Episode 45
Little Acorns
1h
Guy must face his past when an unexpected patient arrives at Holby.
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Episode 46
Fractured
1h
Jac returns from her break but gets a shock when she sees who is working on Darwin.
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Guest stars Jon Wennington
Episode 47
Protect and Serve
1h
With Evie still recovering from her fall, Fletch commits to being a better dad.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nic Jackman
Episode 48
Brave New World
1h
Sacha's birthday celebrations don't go quite according to plan.
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Say a Little Prayer
1h
Fletch is recovering from being attacked. Progress stalls when he loses feeling in his feet. As the paralysis spreads, Raf struggles to diagnose the cause. Will he make a breakthrough before it is too late? The passionate courtship of a patient and her beau reminds Zosia what she has lost with Ollie. In the dark about Ollie's relationship with Jasmine, Zosia begins to think about the possibility of reconciliation. A happily engaged patient and her partner present a vision of what might have been for Sacha and Essie. Have they made the right decision in breaking up?
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Emotionally Yours
1h
Dominic is perturbed when Isaac's former surgical mentor is admitted. Despite the existence of a wife, it's clear there's a personal connection between the two men. Is Dom prepared to accept Isaac's past? Jasmine is keen to impress Jac professionally and make a connection with her half-sister personally. But will Jac's public acknowledgement of their relationship bring them together or drive them further apart? Ric is dispatched by Hanssen to deal with the estranged wife of the local MP - the feisty, French Francoise. Will Ric allow himself to succumb to her Gallic charms?
Where to watch Holby CityEpisode 51
Life in the Freezer
1h
Mr T comes to Mo's rescue when she fears for her baby's life. Bernie makes a big decision about her future with Serena when an exciting opportunity arises. A big step in his relationship with Isaac puts Dom's friendship with Zosia at risk.
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Snakes and Ladders
1hfinale
An accident in rehab sets back Fletch's recovery, but it's his attitude that proves the biggest obstacle. Can he beat the doom and gloom before pushing away those who are trying to help him? Isaac wants to impress Ric and Dom wants to impress Isaac, but when Dom sidelines his own success to help make Isaac look good they both wind up in trouble. Mo tries to befriend Inga in light of her new role as best man. Her attempts prove futile when she puts her foot in her mouth repeatedly and winds up covered in wee, having made an enemy out of Inga instead.
Episode credits
Guest stars Cassidy Little
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Cast
Robert PowellMark Williams
Rob OstlereArthur Digby
Bob BarrettSacha Levy
David AmesDominic Copeland
Chizzy AkudoluMo Effanga
Rosie MarcelJac Naylor
Hugh QuarshieRic Griffin
Catherine RussellSerena CampbellCredits
- Created by
- Tony McHale, Mal Young
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 1,102
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom- BBC Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
BBC StudiosUnited Kingdom
Themes
doctorfictional townhospitalmedical dramaspin off