Episodes 55

1 The Hands that Rock the Cradle, Part 1

October 20, 2009

1h

Faye struggles to cope when her son is admitted for another life-saving operation.

2 The Hands that Rock the Cradle, Part 2

October 21, 2009

1h

Everyone is left reeling when Archie dies unexpectedly. Vanessa suspects foul play.

3 Myself, Coming Back

October 27, 2009

1h

Donna deals with the effects from her dad's will. Joseph compromises his professionalism.

4 The Professionals

November 3, 2009

1h

Elliot is determined to prove he can cope running Darwin in Connie's absence.

5 Home Truths

November 10, 2009

1h

Linden's daughter turns up at Holby and he realises he must face up to his tragic past.

6 To Have and to Hold

November 17, 2009

1h

While Joseph is away from the ward, a patient goes into crisis and Elliot has to step in.

7 Break Away

November 24, 2009

1h

Penny's struggles to prove to Elliot that she is good with patients.

8 And That's What Really Hurts

December 1, 2009

1h

Elliot's confidence in Joseph's professionalism unravels.

9 Now We Are Lonely

December 8, 2009

1h

When Joseph suggests Lauren is responsible for Archie's death, he is accused of bullying.

10 Too Close for Comfort

December 15, 2009

1h

Judith's son is admitted with alcohol poisoning, and Holly mistakenly calls her ex-husband

11 Stand by Me

December 22, 2009

1h

An old friend forces Linden to face his feelings of guilt over his wife's death.

12 Resolutions

December 29, 2009

1h

Thandie risks her own reputation to force Lauren to tell the truth about Archie's death.

13 Talk to Me

January 5, 2010

1h

Faye tries to be brave for her first day back at work since Archie died.

14 A Glorious Reunion

January 12, 2010

1h

Faye is worried she may be blamed for injuring Lauren.

15 Stop All the Clocks

January 19, 2010

1h

Tragedy hits AAU, and Linden has to help Faye and Holly through the day from hell.

16 Promises

January 27, 2010

1h

Donna has to make some tough decisions about the welfare of her five-year-old niece.

17 ...And the Devil Makes Three

February 2, 2010

1h

Ric's determination to push Thandie out of Holby nearly costs him a patient.

18 Too Cold to Crash and Burn

February 9, 2010

1h

The strain of Penny's secret relationship with Scott get too much to bear.

19 Downstairs Upstairs

February 15, 2010

1h

Elliot struggles to save Charlie Fairhead's life, while the Home Office visit Ric.

20 Together Alone

February 17, 2010

1h

Michael tries to convince Connie to return, but is she too happy at her new hospital?

21 Amare

February 22, 2010

1h

Thandie's reunion with her brother is cut short when he asks her to help him to die.

22 The Butterfly Effect - Part 1

March 2, 2010

1h

When Faye realises Joseph's life is in danger, she prays to have her husband back.

23 The Butterfly Effect - Part 2

March 9, 2010

1h

Joseph and Daisha find themselves in a shooting incident.

24 Faith No More

March 15, 2010

1h

Joseph realises something is going on between Faye and Linden.

25 Tipping Point

March 22, 2010

1h

When Mark lets his team down, he realises he must become a man of the people again.

26 Enemies Closer

March 30, 2010

1h

Jac acts oddly around a patient, while Oliver plays dirty to curry favour with Connie.

27 For the Greater Good

April 6, 2010

1h

Joseph's determined not to allow recent events to tempt his dark side from re-emerging.

28 Bette Davis Eyes

April 12, 2010

1h

Chrissie is rushed into theatre when she develops a life-threatening condition.

29 X-Y Factor

April 19, 2010

1h

Chrissie finds Sacha's mother overwhelming and can't see herself as part of the family.

30 What Goes Around

April 25, 2010

1h

Jac's world is turned upside-down when her mother disappears.

31 Apply Some Pressure

May 3, 2010

1h

Mark impresses Cunningham as he helps resolve the porters' strike that hits Holby.

32 Take No Prisoners

May 10, 2010

1h

Oliver shoulders too much responsibility and blows Penny's secret.

33 Time and Tide - Part 1

May 17, 2010

1h

Mark must prove his leadership skills when the hospital is threatened with power failure.

34 Time and Tide - Part 2

May 19, 2010

1h

Everyone turns to Mark for advice on the emergency flood situation.

35 Brutally Frank

May 24, 2010

1h

Frank the porter causes chaos across the hospital on Mark's first day as CEO.

36 Taking Over

June 1, 2010

1h

Things reach boiling point for Elliot, who has to justify his actions to a new registrar.

37 Cross My Heart

June 7, 2010

1h

Greg and Joseph rub each other up the wrong way on a trip to London.

38 Thursday's Child

June 15, 2010

1h

Faye learns she is expecting a boy and tries to keep the peace between Joseph and Linden.

39 Fool's Gold

July 1, 2010

1h

Determined to keep his marriage break-up secret, Michael throws himself into work.

40 Swimming with Sharks

July 6, 2010

1h

Mark cannot control his unease over Sacha, and misuses his power as CEO.

41 Secrets You Keep

July 13, 2010

1h

Linden's frustration gets the better of him, and he nearly compromises a patient's life.

42 All Cried Out

July 20, 2010

1h

Michael gets paranoid about Ric and Annalese, and is forced to agree to a divorce.

43 Two in Five Marriages

July 27, 2010

1h

Linden wants a family with Faye, but finds himself being the subject of hospital gossip.

44 Dandelions

August 3, 2010

1h

Ric worries about some test results and clashes with Michael over the Moyles Fund.

45 Man With No Name

August 10, 2010

1h

Ric tries to deflect his recent diagnosis by staging a domino kidney transplant.

46 Skipping a Beat

August 17, 2010

1h

Greg tries to take control of his sexual dynamic with Connie.

47 Transgressions

August 24, 2010

1h

Michael is forced to face reality when his date becomes a patient twice in one day.

48 'Til the Grave

August 25, 2010

1h

Ric struggles to keep his illness under the radar, but Michael makes that impossible.

49 The Last Day of Summer

August 31, 2010

1h

Ric collapses in theatre, while Oliver ends up landing Greg in trouble with Connie.

50 Get Busy Living

September 7, 2010

1h

Penny discovers Frieda's secret past, while Ric finally agrees to chemotherapy.

51 A Failure to Communicate

September 14, 2010

1h

Jac learns to eat humble pie, while Greg gets his revenge on Oliver.

52 Test Results

September 21, 2010

1h

Linden returns from his religious retreat and struggles to cope with life back at Holby.

53 Long Night's Journey Into Day

September 28, 2010

1h

Michael struggles to cope with Ric and Connie, while Joseph worries about being a doormat.

54 Revelations

October 5, 2010

1h

Oliver wants to prove he's one of the team but ends up having to be bailed out by Frieda.

55 Misfit Love

October 12, 2010

1h

Despite Linden's attempts to leave Faye, their relationship ends up costing him his life.

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