Episode guide
Holby City: Series 20
52 episodes · premiered Jan 2, 2018
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- Episode 1: The Prisoner Jan 2, 2018 · 1h Arriving in prison to begin his sentence, Ric struggles with the noise and aggression inside. Popular prisoner Dillon takes Ric under his wing, warning him against a fellow prisoner Danny…
- Episode 2: Ready or Not Jan 9, 2018 · 1h Sacha and Donna feel anxious when they have to admit an injured inmate from prison. After a conversation with Ric, Sacha is determined to find a way to protect his friend, but will he only…
- Episode 3: There by the Grace of... Jan 16, 2018 · 1h Encouraged by Sacha, Essie is having second thoughts about investing in Gaskell. But with Raf's legacy at stake, can Essie be assertive with Gaskell and find confidence in her decision?…
- Episode 4: Hanssen Is as Hanssen Does Jan 23, 2018 · 1h The hospital picks up the pieces ahead of Raf's memorial. At a time when the Holby family need each other more than ever, can Hanssen find his way back to them? Dead set on moving forward…
- Episode 5: One Day at a Time Jan 30, 2018 · 1h The Clinical trial is heating up and it is time for Gaskell to live up to his reputation, while Nicky tests Sacha's patience in a bid to prove her abilities .
- Episode 6: Not Your Home Now Feb 6, 2018 · 1h Hanssen steps down as CEO, with Serena agreeing to take over temporarily. When Ric is admitted to Holby, Serena and Donna treat the injuries he sustained in prison. Distressed by Ric's…
- Episode 7: Precipice Feb 13, 2018 · 1h A leaking bullet is poisoning Oliver's brain and must be removed; can Roxanna convince him to risk another surgery? Fletch turns a supposed intruder into a patient.
- Episode 8: Hard Day's Night Feb 20, 2018 · 1h A hungover Nicky must cope with an overbearing new registrar. Fletch and Jac are thrust together on an overnight transplant case.
- Episode 9: Ache Feb 28, 2018 · 1h Roxanna pitches an experimental treatment that could help Oliver recover. However, with acting CEO Serena reluctant to commit, can Roxanna convince Hanssen to return? Meanwhile, Dominic…
- Episode 10: Square One Mar 6, 2018 · 1h Gaskell fights to protect his trial and save his patient, and Serena is determined to find a solution as she begins to fear that Ric is losing hope. Meanwhile, Jac returns with a spring in…
- Episode 11: The L Word Mar 13, 2018 · 1h Roxanna tries to cure Oliver, but in the process opens old wounds. Dom and Lofty find themselves at odds over Sheilagh's care. Donna and Fletch race to save Ric.
- Episode 12: No Matter Where You Go, There You Are (1) Mar 20, 2018 · 1h The events surrounding Elaine Warren's death are relived in court. With new revelations emerging, can Ric fight for freedom? Desperate to no longer be Roxanna's pet patient, Ollie pushes…
- Episode 13: No Matter Where You Go, There You Are (2) Mar 27, 2018 · 1h Ollie refuses to relinquish his determination to become a surgeon once again. But when a memory resurfaces, he finally sees a new way forward. Unable to shake the guilt over Fiona's death…
- Episode 14: Tete a Tate Apr 3, 2018 · 1h Ric attempts to dive straight back into work, but hospital bureaucracy throws up some testing problems. Roxanna questions Gaskell's motives when he takes on a controversial new case…
- Episode 15: Tate Gallery Apr 10, 2018 · 1h A revelation about Gaskell forces Roxanna to choose where her loyalties lie. Still on probation, Ric risks his job to save a familiar face, and a secretive young patient causes Fletch to…
- Episode 16: New Ain't All It's Cracked Up To Be Apr 17, 2018 · 1h Frieda forces new trainee Nicky to question what kind of doctor she wants to be. Meena puts her friendship with Ms McKendrick on the line when a chance to impress Gaskell arises. Serena…
- Episode 17: The Way We Were Apr 24, 2018 · 1h
- Episode 18: Headstrong May 1, 2018 · 1h
- Episode 19: Bubble Wrap May 8, 2018 · 1h
- Episode 20: Blind Spot May 15, 2018 · 1h
- Episode 21: Belonging May 22, 2018 · 1h
- Episode 22: Only a Word May 29, 2018 · 1h Frieda has to decide what to do when Roman crashes back into her life, and a withdrawn Dom's plans for a quiet night are scuppered. Determined to shake up his life, Sacha seeks out new…
- Episode 23: None but the Brave Jun 5, 2018 · 1h With Fletch and Abigail's relationship still a secret, Fletch is thrown when Jac suddenly arrives on Darwin, however complications arise when Fletch accepts Jac's offer of an after-work…
- Episode 24: Primum Non Nocere (1) Jun 12, 2018 · 1h While trying to prove herself, Meena uncovers disturbing news that could spell trouble for Gaskell. Bernie returns to bring Serena home, but is Serena willing to leave Holby behind for…
- Episode 25: Primum Non Nocere (2) Jun 20, 2018 · 1h
- Episode 26: Fallen Idol Jun 27, 2018 · 1h A split-second mistake brings Nicky a whole lot closer to Zav than she bargained for. Meanwhile, a troubling discovery causes Roxanna to question her loyalties. And Dom is forced to make a…
- Episode 27: The Anniversary Waltz Jul 4, 2018 · 1h The party celebrating 70 years of the NHS is put on hold when a major incident pushes Holby to the limits. Serena is reminded of a patient she saved many years ago - with the odds stacked…
- Episode 28: Into the Light Jul 11, 2018 · 1h Torn between a chance to make history and her conscience, Roxanna faces a tough decision. Will she cross the line? Hanssen's recovery is put to the test with Essie's arrival, but he'll…
- Episode 29: The Friend Zone Jul 17, 2018 · 1h When nothing else seems to be going Sacha's way, he tries his hand at a new romance. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Meena moves in on Nicky's turf up on Darwin. And unconvinced by his…
- Episode 30: Two for Joy Jul 24, 2018 · 1h Jac is back on form after her surgery and determined to prove she is a doctor and not a patient. Dom and Lofty find themselves at cross purposes, which puts their future in the balance…
- Episode 31: Child in Your Shadow Jul 31, 2018 · 1h A stressful day for Fletch gets worse when one of his kids is injured, and then a face from his past turns up. Meanwhille, Hanssen attempts to express his feelings to Roxanna, and Serena…
- Episode 32: Bygones Aug 8, 2018 · 1h Fletch clashes with estranged father Steven when Evie demands they let him back into their lives, while Essie is determined to help Josh after discovering he was an applicant for Gaskell's…
- Episode 33: Bargaining Aug 14, 2018 · 1h Roxanna questions Gaskell's leadership when his focus seems off. Can they work together to save a patient's life, or is the the trust between them fractured forever? Troubled Fletch throws…
- Episode 34: All Business Aug 21, 2018 · 1h A conflicted Essie faces a dilemma when trial patient Josh's condition deteriorates, and Donna clashes with Xavier when she accuses him of not taking their beauty business seriously…
- Episode 35: Man Down Aug 28, 2018 · 1h A special episode focusing on male mental health. Long-serving Dr Sacha Levy struggles with his emotions after a devastating surgical outcome for a favourite patient. The episode departs…
- Episode 36: Keep Your Friends Close Sep 4, 2018 · 1h Hanssen tries to bury himself in his work, but when Gaskell makes a move he hadn't bargained for, he can no longer ignore his conscience. Fletch is burning the candle at both ends, leaving…
- Episode 37: All Lies Lead To The Truth Sep 11, 2018 · 1h An unexpected new friendship helps Frieda find her way and Meena hits a new low, finding herself friendless and under mounting pressure from all directions, while tensions between Roxanna…
- Episode 38: One Man and His God Sep 18, 2018 · 1h While scrambling to save a life, Hanssen and Gaskell recall the earliest days of their friendship, when a fateful encounter with a wide-eyed but driven Roxanna changed the course of all…
- Episode 39: Undoing Sep 25, 2018 · 1h Hanssen holds a fretful bedside vigil at the hospital, while Gaskell wrestles with his conscience over what he's done. Fletch is missing Evie and angrily blames Steven for pulling his…
- Episode 40: Inscrutable Oct 2, 2018 · 1h As the hospital reels from tragic news, Sacha takes on a marathon operation, but Dom is concerned that he is attempting to do too much too soon. Serena is pulled in all directions when…
- Episode 41: The Three Musketeers Oct 9, 2018 · 1h Xavier's secrets are laid bare when his wounded grandfather arrives on AAU. Gaskell's increasingly erratic behaviour puts a patient at risk, leaving Hanssen troubled. Serena tries to put…
- Episode 42: Stains Oct 16, 2018 · 1h With Hanssen inching closer to the truth, Gaskell fears exposure. Jac discovers Steven has been keeping a potentially life-changing secret from Fletch, and with Xavier continuing to…
- Episode 43: Too Good to Be True Oct 23, 2018 · 1h Fletch finally confronts Jac over their feelings for each other. The death of a patient leads Jason to make a life-changing decision. Eager to protect his relationship with Dom, Lofty…
- Episode 44: The Family You Choose Oct 30, 2018 · 1h A tricky case causes Xavier to lose his cool with Jason, while Jac and Fletch do their awkward best to avoid each other. Elsewhere, Lofty, Meena and Leah confront their problems after…
- Episode 45: Report to the Mirror (1) Nov 6, 2018 · 1h The lines between past and present blur as Hanssen tries to bring the hospital back from the brink. Gaskell's descent into chaos leaves Jac fearing for her life, and Meena's crusade for…
- Episode 46: Report to the Mirror (2) Nov 13, 2018 · 1h With Gaskell's dastardly invention inside her, Jac fears for her life - but the only one who can remove this ticking time bomb is the man himself. Can she convince him to try? Meena throws…
- Episode 47: One of Us Nov 20, 2018 · 1h Fletch and Sacha race against the clock, even calling on some familiar faces for help in Jac's hour of need. Meanwhile, Hanssen is determined to bury Gaskell's legacy, but is forced to…
- Episode 48: Hold My Hand Nov 27, 2018 · 1h Serena fights chaos on the ward during a hospital inspection as Meena grapples with a momentous decision. Nicky goes all out to impress Mo and prove she deserves her place on Darwin…
- Episode 49: Love Is Dec 4, 2018 · 1h A beloved face from the past forces Serena to think about her future. Dom and Lofty find themselves at a crossroads when a game highlights the cracks in their relationship, and when Frieda…
- Episode 50: The Right Sort of Animal Dec 11, 2018 · 1h Love is in the air, but can Serena and Bernie overcome their issues? Meanwhile, when Jason and Greta's plans are thrown into chaos, Jason enlists Xavier's help. A despondent Dom realises…
- Episode 51: Family Ties Dec 18, 2018 · 1h An acquaintance from Nicky's past puts her in a difficult position. Will Nicky do the right thing? With a little nudge from Hanssen, a struggling Sacha finally opens up to a loved one. And…
- Episode 52: Best Christmas Ever Dec 27, 2018 · 1h Christmas Day opens up old wounds for Fletch, while an explosive family secret is exposed, and a mysterious Santa walks the halls of Holby. Recent events cause Hanssen to doubt his…