Holby City Season 21 Episodes

Episode 1

Everything Old Is New Again

Wed, Jan 2, 2019 60 mins

On a new year road trip to compete for funding, Jac, Ric and Sacha confront some old enemies. Serena's worst fears are realised when a family member becomes her patient.

Episode 2

China Crisis

Tue, Jan 8, 2019 60 mins

A surprise blast from the distant past continues to wreak havoc when he returns to Holby. Nicky and Cameron go head to head when Jac offers one of them an opportunity for a promotion. Serena shepherds her flock down on AAU when an old face turns up and upsets the applecart.

Episode 3

The Burden of Proof

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 60 mins

Dominic desperately tries to inveigle his way into working alongside new consultant Ange Goddard, only to find that she is not that impressed with him. Cameron bites off more than he can chew when he clashes with Jac. Ric's ex-wife returns as a locum for the day, much to his dismay.

Episode 4

A Daring Adventure or Nothing at All

Tue, Jan 22, 2019 60 mins

Frieda's hard-won contentment is abruptly shattered when Roman reappears. Xavier strains his relationship with Donna thanks to some unsolicited attempts to parent Mia. Ange shoulders the burdens of YAU but seems blinkered as to who might really need help.

Episode 5

Mad as Hell

Tue, Jan 29, 2019 60 mins

When Holby is stretched to breaking point, an angry Ric can't take the status quo any longer. Can Frieda suppress her pain simply by throwing herself into a punishing work schedule? A reluctant Ange considers calling in someone close to help with a difficult patient.

Episode 6

Force Majeure

Tue, Feb 5, 2019 60 mins

When a family dispute threatens a life-saving operation, can Ange convince her patient to proceed? A resolute Ric campaigns for change, but who will be caught up in his personal crusade? Does Nicky have the strength to fight for what she wants?

Episode 7

Good Side

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 60 mins

As Holly's condition weighs on Ange, a heartbreaking decision divides Holly's family. A smitten Cameron sets out to impress new locum Chloe, but will a tricky patient set him back? When Carole is admitted to Holby, it is a case of deja vu for Xavier.

Episode 8

Never Say Never

Tue, Feb 19, 2019 60 mins

Zosia returns to Holby looking for work, while a frustrated Jac tries to track down Frieda. Ange admits there is no hope for her patient Holly, but will her parents agree? Donna and Xavier clash over their new living arrangements - can they leave their domestic angst at home?

Episode 9

Guts

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 60 mins

Zosia's big news gets a mixed response, and Jac remains suspicious about her real reasons for returning to Holby. Zosia's situation is further complicated when a handsome American turns up wanting to tempt her back across the Atlantic.

Episode 10

Powerless

Tue, Mar 5, 2019 60 mins

A computer virus shuts down Holby's power, putting Jac and Connie at loggerheads as they fight against all odds and in makeshift conditions to save the lives of close friends and colleagues.During a hospital-wide evacuation, Ric mounts a daring rescue for a trapped and weakening Essie – even as he struggles with a shocking revelation about Darla.In the midst of chaos, can Ange and Serena agree on how best to care for Holly, who continues on life-support?

Episode 11

A Simple Lie

Tue, Mar 12, 2019 60 mins

A desperate Ange pleads with Holly's family to see reason, but when the ruling comes back, the anger finally boils over with devastating consequences for Fletch. Ric's son Kofi arrives at Holby wanting to find out what's going on with Darla. Struggling to keep his granddaughter's pregnancy a secret, Ric battles to keep his family together and do what's right for everyone.

Episode 12

A Simple Lie, Part Two

Tue, Mar 19, 2019 60 mins

As the protesters grow angrier Holby tightens security, Fletch realises there may be darker forces at play with Theo's disappearance. Chloe struggles to decide if staying at Holby is the right thing to do. Dom tries to persuade her, but is thrown off by a surprise visitor.

Episode 13

Running

Tue, Mar 26, 2019 60 mins

Ange follows a hunch and ends up uncovering a shocking and long buried secret - one with the potential to tear her life completely apart. A downbeat Frieda faces tough choices when an old friend of Roman's appears in Holby in desperate need of help. Can she manage to work within the system and play by the rules?

Episode 14

Ask No Questions

Mon, Apr 8, 2019 60 mins

Chloe is surprised and immediately wrongfooted when ex-boyfriend Evan unexpectedly turns up on Darwin Ward. Is it possible he's simply there to care for his sister Phoebe? As Ange reels from her recent earth-shattering discovery and tries to plan her next move, Carole unexpectedly confronts Dominic with painful and long-buried secrets from his past.

Episode 15

The Family Way

Tue, Apr 9, 2019 60 mins

A bewildered Dom struggles to come to terms with a shocking family secret and he immerses himself in work. However being around Ange proves difficult, causing Dom to make a drastic decision about his career. Will Ange convince Dom to change his mind?

Episode 16

North and South

Tue, Apr 16, 2019 60 mins

A startling incident forces Zosia to reconsider her future at Holby, Cameron has to treat a close relative of Xavier's, and Dom tries to keep Carole at arm's length.

Episode 17

Pleased to Meet You

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 60 mins

Jac's top-dog status is challenged when a talented new surgeon starts at Holby and instantly causes a stir. Dom is irritated when Carole starts work on reception, and Ange tries to limit family fallout. Donna is flattered to be offered a new career opportunity, but does she really want the extra responsibility?

Episode 18

Vinegar and Honey

Tue, Apr 30, 2019 60 mins

Kian's big personality and alternative methods are beginning to grate on Jac, but is it just a case of professional jealousy? Fletch reminds her that she's only as good as her team and should allow him to thrive.

Episode 19

Ex Marks the Spot

Tue, May 7, 2019 60 mins

Ange plans to tell Chloe her biggest secret, but a surprise locum throws her day into disarray. Ric's granddaughter, Darla, arrives at Holby, forcing Ric to deal with her pregnancy head on. Kian rallies Nicky and Cameron to help him find out who Jac's mystery patient is.

Episode 20

The Wrong Horse

Tue, May 14, 2019 60 mins

As Chloe tries to come to terms with the news that Dominic is her half-brother, she's forced to operate with him and Ange. But as tension boils over and Evan helps her uncover a home truth, will Chloe be able to cope?

Episode 21

Unredeemed

Tue, May 21, 2019 60 mins

Dominic faces his difficult past when he goes head to head with his abusive ex, Isaac. Ange and Carole band together in order to cope with the fact that Isaac has returned, affecting Dominic's life. Jac's conscience is thrown into conflict when she meets a previous patient who has something she wants. How far will she go for personal gain?

Episode 22

Bloodline

Tue, May 28, 2019 60 mins

Will Lofty and Dom's marriage survive under the pressure of Isaac's presence at Holby, and is Sacha's relationship with Patricia over before it's even begun?

Episode 23

In the Right Place

Tue, Jun 4, 2019 60 mins

As Dom and Isaac grow closer, is Dom at risk of falling under his spell? Hanssen finds himself in unfamiliar territory when an estranged relative arrives at Holby, and Chloe gets an unpleasant surprise when she returns to work.

Episode 24

Over My Dead Body

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 60 mins

The manipulative Isaac continues to drive a wedge between Dom and Lofty, but when Isaac puts Lofty in harm's way and the net is closing in, is Isaac's fate sealed? Good intentions backfire for Cameron when an intervention doesn't go his way, but when faced with an opportunity to protect Chloe, Cameron makes a selfless gesture. Hanssen must navigate the world of parenting to figure out what's troubling his unusually quiet grandson Oskar.

Episode 25

Pigeon

Thu, Jun 20, 2019 60 mins

When Xavier's mum arrives on AAU talking in riddles, Donna does her best to shelter him from her behaviour - but will he appreciate the intervention? Sacha makes a romantic gesture but finds something unexpected in Patricia's cleaning cupboard. Nicky turns her nose up at working with Jac, who ensures she'll live to regret it.

Episode 26

Kiss Kiss

Tue, Jun 25, 2019 60 mins

Xavier tries to build bridges with Donna, but she's having none of it. Cameron can't quite shift his feelings of unease around Evan, and when he overhears a phone call his suspicions are confirmed. And Fletch is anxious about his first official date with Ange, especially when work threatens to get in the way.

Episode 27

Flying Solo

Tue, Jul 9, 2019 60 mins

Episode 28

Reckless

Wed, Jul 10, 2019 60 mins

Chloe's day is thrown into chaos when Evan is attacked. With his life on the line, Evan asks Chloe a surprising question. Dominic is put under pressure when a surprise visitor arrives at Holby looking for Lofty. Wanting to keep his marriage intact, Dominic is forced to make a difficult decision. And after a night of partying together, Serena and Fleur Fanshawe are thrown together to help a patient on AAU.

Episode 29

Honeymoon

Tue, Jul 16, 2019 60 mins

Episode 30

Don't Leave Me

Tue, Jul 23, 2019 60 mins

On the anniversary of a personal tragedy, Kian decides he must save a life today. Hanssen worries that with his family history he shouldn't look after Oskar and wonders whether nature or nurture will have a greater effect on his grandson. Cameron struggles to accept some recent news and refuses help from Alex. When Serena tries to help him, she receives surprising news.

Episode 31

Things My Mother Told Me

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 60 mins

As the Holby team give a warm send off to a much beloved colleague, a surprising revelation sends Cameron into a spin. However, Cameron crosses the line when his drunken behaviour spills onto the ward.

Episode 32

When Worlds Collide

Tue, Aug 6, 2019 60 mins

Jac's work-life balance is called into question when her ex's new fiancee arrives at Holby with Emma in tow, and she's forced to make a career changing decision. Will life on Darwin ever be the same? As Serena's tough façade slowly unravels, is grief finally catching up with her? And Dominic is on a mission to find out what Hanssen and Carole are secretly up to.

Episode 33

Work-Life Balance

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 60 mins

Is Chloe brave enough to tell Evan she wants a divorce? And what will he do if she does? Faced with choosing between work and his personal life, will Hanssen learn from past mistakes? And will having their therapist as a patient bring Dom and Lofty closer or push them further apart?

Episode 34

Where Does It Hurt?

Tue, Aug 20, 2019 60 mins

A distressed stranger turns up looking for Raf di Lucca. Will her secret change Essie's life forever? Xav questions Ric's competence, but is Ric's outrage hiding a graver concern? Nicky learns to trust her instincts – and that includes suspicions about sinister Evan too.

Episode 35

Babysitters and Bystanders

Tue, Aug 27, 2019 60 mins

Episode 36

The Perfect Storm

Tue, Sep 3, 2019 60 mins

Episode 37

Gods and Monsters

Tue, Sep 10, 2019 60 mins

Episode 38

Circle of Life

Tue, Sep 17, 2019 60 mins

Episode 39

Retreat

Tue, Sep 24, 2019 60 mins

Episode 40

Divine Justice

Tue, Oct 1, 2019 60 mins

Will it be Chloe or Evan's version of events that will be believed? How can a grieving Cameron make amends for failing Chloe when she needed him most? And what will an MRI scan reveal about Ric's future?

Episode 41

This Be the Verse

Tue, Oct 8, 2019 60 mins

Ric receives a photo of his grandson in the post, and turns detective to find Michelle.

Episode 42

Hope is a Powerful Drug

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 60 mins

Essie is torn when Frankie returns wanting to take Isla home, Ric is caught between Serena and top neurosurgeon Max McGerry as they clash over his treatment options, and Jac returns from holiday and wastes no time in winding up a stressed Kian.

Episode 43

Promise

Tue, Oct 22, 2019 60 mins

Max performs dangerous brain surgery on Ric, who must confront his own mortality. Dom is shocked when Helen returns to Holby and Lofty finds out she's pregnant.

Episode 44

Hubble Bubble

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 60 mins

It's Halloween and Cameron is haunted by his own ghosts. Jac receives a bombshell from Stacey, and will Dominic overstep the mark when it comes to Lofty's baby?

Episode 45

Remember, Remember

Tue, Nov 5, 2019 60 mins

Episode 46

Sandra's Choice

Tue, Nov 12, 2019 60 mins

As Elliot's concern for Jac grows, will he ever be able to tell her his secret? Lofty is determined to be there for his new family, but will it be smooth sailing from here? Sacha is conflicted when his feelings for Essie resurface.

Episode 47

We Are All the Stars

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 60 mins

A heartbroken Lofty and Helen are rocked by tragic news which tears their world apart. A guilty Xavier evaluates his working relationship with Donna, and are the cards stacked against Jac at Darwin's mortality and morbidity review?

Episode 48

Blurring the Lines

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 60 mins

Kian is desperate to deliver the surgery that Bea desires, but stressed Jac won't play ball. How much will Kian sacrifice to give Bea what she wants? Dom and Lofty are too busy putting others first and not dealing with their own problems. Is their relationship strong enough to survive these tough times? Donna distracts herself by focusing on returning patient Cherie Grimes. But when fun-loving Cherie goes missing, will Donna be brave enough to convince them both to face their fears?

Episode 49

Bell Jar

Tue, Dec 3, 2019 60 mins

Elliot needs life-saving surgery. Jac is the only one qualified to do it, but will her struggles with anxiety result in her killing her mentor? Cameron sees an opportunity to make amends for past actions, but does so by manipulating a patient's relative for his own ends. Still struggling with grief, Dom and Lofty are thrown when Carole returns from holiday blissfully unaware of their loss. Will she bring them together or only drive them further apart?

Episode 50

Kintsugi

Tue, Dec 10, 2019 60 mins

Jac has to face some home truths in the Psychiatric Unit when she's visited by the three wise men. Chloe gets some life-changing news that she has to share with Evan's sister, Phoebe. Xav and Cameron battle to save the life of a young stab victim, but they soon discover that the girl isn't as innocent as she seems when her mother turns up.

Episode 51

Lemons

Tue, Dec 17, 2019 60 mins

On the day he and Dom are due to renew their wedding vows, Lofty finally makes a decision about what he really wants in life. A newly pregnant Chloe wrestles with her conscience, and Sacha attempts put himself first, which means he has to say no to hosting Christmas with Essie.

Episode 52

Be True, Be Brave, Be Kind

Thu, Dec 19, 2019 60 mins

When Bea requires emergency surgery, a suspended Kian takes matters into his own hands, but at what cost? Essie's feathers are ruffled by a flash new consultant, and how will Dominic react to an unwanted Christmas gift?

Episode 53

Mothers and Their Daughters

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 60 mins

Confronted with an unwelcome patient, Serena is forced to make a life or death choice. Chloe decides she's ready to move on in 2020, but will her decision hurt a good friend? And Ange and Fletch plan their first New Year's Eve together, but will Sacha and Dominic's interference scupper their plans?