Episode guide
Doctors: Series 3
115 episodes · first aired Sep 3, 2001
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- 1 Face Value Sep 3, 2001 · 30m The practice returns to normal after recent staff upheavals. New Riverside employee Dr Jude meets the staff and begins her first day on the job. Mac helps a family in crisis. A heavily…
- 2 A Twist of Fate Sep 4, 2001 · 30m The staff at Riverside struggle to cope without Mac's help as Kate lies in hospital in a critical condition following her fall. A teenage boy struggles with the embarrassment of seeing Dr…
- 3 Too Much Too Young Sep 5, 2001 · 30m Things take a turn for the McGuires as Kate comes round after her cesarean. Ben is concerned that things are not what they seem for a young girl with toddler problems. Katrina worries…
- 4 Controlling Passions Sep 6, 2001 · 30m Jude has an important announcement to make, and Mac returns to the surgery but has his mind elsewhere. The husband of a patient turns up wanting to sue the surgery, and blames Dr Kwarme.
- 5 Hard Stuff Sep 7, 2001 · 30m Helen helps a family with alcohol problems. Phil is concerned about the violent behaviour of his son Dan, and Mac and Kate are given good news. Katrina and Faith keep gossiping about Jude…
- 6 Nothing To Fear Sep 10, 2001 · 30m An elderly Polish lady with a painful hip gives Jude cause for concern, although she's Mac's patient. Mac and Ben's moodiness worries the female staff, and Kate suffers feelings of…
- 7 The Blame Game Sep 11, 2001 · 30m Mac struggles to communicate with Kate, and Ben makes an emergency home visit which has a profound effect on one of his patients. Jude and Helen go to the gym, where Jude stuns her with a…
- 8 Home Sep 12, 2001 · 30m Faith tries to get close to Ben, and a chance remark by Katrina makes Jude worry about Helen betraying her. Mac has cause for concern about an elderly patient's wife, whilst Kate worries…
- 9 Rock-A-Bye_Baby Sep 13, 2001 · 30m Katrina discovers a baby left outside the surgery. Ben has a surprise encounter at the hospital, and Helen resolves to sort things out with Jude. Meena takes loads of pills after finding…
- 10 Only Skin Deep Sep 14, 2001 · 30m Helen keeps trying to get Mac to visit Kate. He finally does, drunk, and after a visit to a strip club. Ben sees a stressed-out super-model, and attends a nasty house fire. Jude gets a…
- 11 All For One Sep 17, 2001 · 30m Mac continues to try to avoid Kate, whilst Jude continues to try to avoid nasty ex Richard. Helen gets concerned after the non-appearance of a patient. Ben recovers in hospital after the…
- 12 Sons and Daughters Sep 18, 2001 · 30m Mac visits a couple who are having problems coping with the arrival of their newborn child, after it's born inter-sex. The visit makes Mac realise his feelings over his own newborn. Jude…
- 13 Coming of Age Sep 19, 2001 · 30m Helen's judgement is called into question by a social worker, when she diagnoses a youngster with a mild form of Aspergers. Ben's heroics become headline news. He visits his dad.
- 14 A Dying Wish Sep 20, 2001 · 30m Kate storms into the surgery to give Mac a piece of her mind. Jude sees an elderly patient after a fall, her drum-playing grandson, and social services, who are all concerned about her…
- 15 Older Man Sep 21, 2001 · 30m Mac plays golf with a friend and new father. Initially appearing happy, he soon makes some disturbing discoveries suggesting otherwise. Jude worries about the whereabouts of Pete, and Kate…
- 16 Living In The Past Sep 24, 2001 · 30m Jude grows worried about her missing fiance, but when he turns up, he's not happy. Mac tries to cope now that Kate has kicked him out. Ben treats a man whose high blood pressure seems to…
- 17 Telling Time Sep 25, 2001 · 30m A family rift causes a patient to hide a dangerous hereditary condition from her bride-to-be sister. Jude struggles after her bust-up with Pete, and with her missing rats. Ben and his…
- 18 A Chip Off The Old Block Sep 26, 2001 · 30m The surgery is overrun with Jude's rats, whilst Pete gives her an ultimatum. Mac checks up on an old farmer after Helen spots him running from the surgery half naked after having spent the…
- 19 A Bitter Pill Sep 27, 2001 · 30m Will Katrina tell Bobbi about her dad's cancer before she swans across the world? A young boy calls Helen in to help with his sick mum, and the strain on Mac of being separated from his…
- 20 Neighbors Sep 28, 2001 · 30m Mac recovers from his drunken night out, Helen's not happy with him. He's visited by a librarian experiencing problems with impotence. Bobbi sees Faith about Katrina's faux pas, and…
- 21 Wars Oct 1, 2001 · 30m Mac arrives drunk at the surgery. Jude sees a boxer whose urine sample yields surprising results, and Ben is stuck with the surgery's longest-standing and most demanding patient. Katrina…
- 22 Retiring The Past Oct 2, 2001 · 30m Kate has to provide cover for the absent Katrina. Mac tries to find out why an elderly patient is seemingly making herself ill, and Jude makes a serious mistake when she forgets about a…
- 23 A Place of Safety Oct 3, 2001 · 30m Faith helps a heavily pregnant Yugoslavian refugee. Prim and proper new temp receptionist Mavis Ryder is shocked by Ben's noisy arrival, and Mac finally returns to Kate. Ben gets set up by…
- 24 He Ain't Heavy Oct 4, 2001 · 30m Ben tries to convince a guilt-ridden mother that her son's kidney disorder is not her fault. Mac's sister turns up, and is not impressed with Mavis. She's also worried about Mac. Bradley's…
- 25 Old Soldiers Oct 5, 2001 · 30m Ex-Kosovo Army major Marc Eliot visits his psychiatrist, he's got a troubled past. Jude pays a home visit after an elderly death. Lovely Helen meets up with a new colleague, one Dr. Marc…
- 26 Wishful Thinking Oct 8, 2001 · 30m Kate heads out on a shopping spree, leaving Mac to take care of the baby. Faith finds herself involved in a complicated love triangle, and new doctor Marc Eliot causes a stir. Katrina…
- 27 Ancient History Oct 9, 2001 · 30m Katrina and Faith make an effort to impress new Riverside medic Dr. Marc Eliot, but he's too preoccupied with helping an elderly adopted patient to notice. Helen gets Pete in to speak to…
- 28 Matters of Principle Oct 10, 2001 · 30m Marc faces an ethical dilemma when an anti-vivisectionist couple refuse medicines tested on animals even though their son's life is in danger. Mac plays golf with a troubled friend. Pete…
- 29 Strange Brew Oct 11, 2001 · 30m Mac makes a home visit to a woman with a stomach ulcer, and Jude fears she is facing the end of her career at Riverside. Faith wakes up smitten after a night of passion with Marc, but does…
- 30 Growing Pains Oct 12, 2001 · 30m Marc's treatment of a patient leaves Faith troubled, and a father brings his 8-year-old daughter in when he's concerned about her mood swings, spots, and constant questions. Jude's livid…
- 31 Baby Bond Oct 15, 2001 · 30m Jude fails to turn up for morning surgery, and Mac locks Kate in the house to stop her from going into work. Ben sees a mother who'll go to any lengths to ensure that her child gets a…
- 32 Vanessa's World Oct 16, 2001 · 30m Mac counsels a tug-of-war youngster being forced to choose between his estranged parents, and tensions run high at the surgery following Faith and Marc's night of passion. Katrina visit to…
- 33 Twenty Years On Oct 17, 2001 · 30m Helen has difficulty with a diagnosis until Marc makes a surprising discovery about the patient's past. Jude returns, and the mystery over her sick leave is revealed. Katrina and Ben go…
- 34 Caring For Mary Oct 18, 2001 · 30m Jude's all loved-up. Katrina calls Kate in, and Kate announces she's starting back to work part-time. Ben has trouble with a doctor patient, who refuses to listen to his advice.
- 35 Not A Drop To Drink Oct 19, 2001 · 30m Jude and Pete's engagement celebrations turn sour when someone from Jude's past turns up, and Helen suspects that there is more than meets the eye to a girl's sickness.
- 36 Mummy's Boy Oct 22, 2001 · 30m Jude's suspicions are aroused by an adopted man who suddenly wants to contact his birth mother, and Kate and Mac try to salvage something from their marriage. Marc has to step in when a…
- 37 Too Posh To Push Oct 23, 2001 · 30m Mac's on baby drop off duty, twice! Someone from Jude's family is introduced to the viewer. Kate has a word with Katrina, but it might not be the bad news she expected. Mac's patient is…
- 38 A Second Chance Oct 24, 2001 · 30m Mac worries about an old friend who appears to be well and truly in the clutches of a buxom gold-digger. Katrina comes to blows with Marc over his bedside manner. Jude and her sister…
- 39 The Postcode Lottery Oct 25, 2001 · 30m Mac and Kate try to resolve Marc and Katrina's differences, a multiple sclerosis sufferer fights for her right to treatment, and Jude confides in Helen.
- 40 There Goes My Baby Oct 26, 2001 · 30m Ben helps a student preparing for fatherhood, though his girlfriend and dad seem to be up to something. Marc decides to stop seeing a psychiatrist and has a confrontation with Katrina.
- 41 Too Much Pressure Oct 23, 2001 · 30m Mac offers advice to a woman whose husband is being kept in the dark about her embarrassing illness, and Marc regrets ignoring an urgent call from his ailing mother
- 42 Stand In Oct 30, 2001 · 30m Mac's insurance medical proves to be popular, but is a patient all he seems? Jude and her sister continue to irritate the viewer. Marc won't leave his mother's bedside at the hospital.
- 43 A Parent's Right To Choose Oct 31, 2001 · 30m Mark is still taking time off as his mother is still in hospital. Jude gets involved with a couple who will do anything to get their son into the school of their choice, which seems to be…
- 44 A Whole Lot of Love Nov 1, 2001 · 30m Kate is shocked to discover Mac disposing of an empty whiskey bottle, and a worried husband seeks advice about his wife's inability to bond with their baby. Beth tries to get her claws…
- 45 Rash Decision Nov 2, 2001 · 30m A husband's illicit affair is brought to light by a touch of the measles, Marc deals with sad news, and a mysterious stranger in uniform sweeps Katrina off her feet.
- 46 Mum's The Word Nov 5, 2001 · 30m Mark returns to work. A daughter is hen pecked by her mother. Katrina and loverboy shake, rattle and roll at the 50's night
- 47 Bad Blood Nov 6, 2001 · 30m A gardening grandad visits Riverside. Marc turns to Helen for a shoulder to cry on after his mother's funeral, Jude and Beth try to rebuild their relationship, and Katrina puts on a brave…
- 48 Giving Up Nov 7, 2001 · 30m Helen gives a second opinion on a patient diagnosed with depression. Jude's sister acts erratic YET AGAIN. Mac continues his battle with the bottle while trying desperately to keep his…
- 49 Fat of the Land Nov 8, 2001 · 30m Helen becomes concerned for a girl with eczema who lives on a farm. Beth continues to irritate viewers with her erratic behaviour over the Bolivian balls-up. Deluded Mac has another large…
- 50 Love All Nov 9, 2001 · 30m Marc treats an up and coming tennis star in jeopardy. Jude pulls another sickie due to concerns over a newspaper article. Helen is pleasantly surprised to receive a bunch of flowers.
- 51 Sense of Duty Nov 12, 2001 · 30m An unhealthy Mayor of Letherbridge checks in, and so does his wife! Jude's mind is elsewhere. Mac turns up for afternoon surgery half-cut after quaffing red wine and 'wetting the baby's…
- 52 A Game Of Two Halves May 20, 2002 · 30m
- 53 Tears Of A Clown May 21, 2002 · 30m
- 54 No Guarantee May 22, 2002 · 30m
- 55 More Is Never Enough Sep 2, 2002 · 30m
- 56 Prescription for a Corpse Sep 3, 2002 · 30m
- 57 Night Terrors Sep 4, 2002 · 30m
- 58 Happy Days Are Here Again Sep 5, 2002 · 30m
- 59 Bulldog Breed Sep 6, 2002 · 30m
- 60 Ticking Sep 9, 2002 · 30m
- 61 Charity Begins At Home Sep 10, 2002 · 30m
- 62 Stuff Happens Sep 12, 2002 · 30m
- 63 A Wanted Child Sep 13, 2002 · 30m
- 64 Business As Usual Sep 16, 2002 · 30m
- 65 World On Her Shoulders Sep 17, 2002 · 30m
- 66 Silent Partners Sep 18, 2002 · 30m
- 67 Deceptive Appearances Sep 19, 2002 · 30m
- 68 A Matter Of Pride Sep 20, 2002 · 30m
- 69 Labour Day Sep 23, 2002 · 30m
- 70 Too Late For Goodbyes Sep 24, 2002 · 30m
- 71 Cool For Cats Sep 25, 2002 · 30m
- 72 Simply The Best Sep 26, 2002 · 30m
- 73 A Terrible Hunger Sep 27, 2002 · 30m
- 74 Fit Sep 30, 2002 · 30m
- 75 Grounded Oct 1, 2002 · 30m
- 76 Different Drummer Oct 2, 2002 · 30m
- 77 Bitten By The Bug Oct 3, 2002 · 30m
- 78 Attention Oct 4, 2002 · 30m
- 79 Stolen Moments Oct 7, 2002 · 30m
- 80 A Rock And A Hard Place Oct 8, 2002 · 30m
- 81 Losing Control Oct 9, 2002 · 30m
- 82 And Then He Was Gone Oct 10, 2002 · 30m
- 83 Stuck In The Middle Oct 11, 2002 · 30m
- 84 Do No Wrong Oct 14, 2002 · 30m
- 85 Beauty Gap Oct 15, 2002 · 30m
- 86 Tick Tock Oct 16, 2002 · 30m
- 87 The Trouble With Arthur Oct 17, 2002 · 30m
- 88 Unfinished Business Oct 18, 2002 · 30m
- 89 Reasons To Be Fearful Oct 21, 2002 · 30m
- 90 For Whom The Bell Tolls Oct 22, 2002 · 30m
- 91 A Quick Fix Oct 23, 2002 · 30m
- 92 Into The Shadows Oct 24, 2002 · 30m
- 93 Humble Pie Oct 25, 2002 · 30m
- 94 Prime Mover Oct 28, 2002 · 30m
- 95 Sleeping Dogs Oct 29, 2002 · 30m
- 96 Shattered Dreams Oct 30, 2002 · 30m
- 97 You Make Me Feel So Young Oct 31, 2002 · 30m
- 98 Nobody's Child Nov 1, 2002 · 30m
- 99 Circle Of Life Nov 4, 2002 · 30m
- 100 Heart Beats Nov 5, 2002 · 30m
- 101 Occupational Hazards Nov 6, 2002 · 30m
- 102 Practice Makes Perfect Nov 7, 2002 · 30m
- 103 Legacy Nov 8, 2002 · 30m
- 104 Treat 'Em Mean Nov 11, 2002 · 30m
- 105 Reasonable Doubt Nov 12, 2002 · 30m
- 106 Time Bomb Nov 13, 2002 · 30m
- 107 Feet Of Clay Nov 14, 2002 · 30m
- 108 Swing Out Sister Nov 15, 2002 · 30m
- 109 Cast The First Stone Nov 18, 2002 · 30m
- 110 Afraid To Love Nov 19, 2002 · 30m
- 111 Where We Left Off Nov 20, 2002 · 30m
- 112 A Hole In The Heart Nov 21, 2002 · 30m
- 113 The First Step Nov 22, 2002 · 30m
- 114 Testing Testing Nov 25, 2002 · 30m
- 122 Trapped May 13, 2002