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Holby City: Series 8

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52 episodes · first aired Oct 18, 2005

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  1. 1 The Outsiders Oct 18, 2005 · 1h Chrissie visits Owen after taking a pregnancy test, fearing she may never be able to have children. Dean learns a lesson whilst shadowing Diane.
  2. 2 Test Your Metal/A Great Leap Forward Oct 25, 2005 · 1h Parts three and four of a two-hour "Casualty@Holby City" special aired in four parts over consecutive weeknights. For parts one and two, see Casualty S20E09.
  3. 3 Crimes and Misdemeanours Nov 1, 2005 · 1h Lola discovers there is nothing wrong with asking for help. Mickie battles against rules and regulations only to find out that they are put there for a reason. Dean relises he can't put…
  4. 4 More Equal than Others Nov 8, 2005 · 1h With her eye on the Clinical Lead job, the arrival of new consultant Elliot Hope turns Connie's world upside down. Lola struggles when her daughter decides to move in with her boyfriend.
  5. 5 Butterfly Effect Nov 15, 2005 · 1h Mark is forced to leave the comfort of Darwin for the chaos of AAU. Elliot crosses Connie again and Donna oversteps the mark with disastrous results.
  6. 6 Bird on a Wire Nov 22, 2005 · 1h Ric performs extreme surgery on one of his patients, with disastrous consequences. Owen finally decides between Chrissie and Diane, and Matt bumps into a face from the past.
  7. 7 Learning Curve Nov 29, 2005 · 1h Diane passes her consultant's exam, but is she ready for promotion? Connie learns that Elliot can be a pillar of support. Meanwhile, Dean's future hangs in the balance.
  8. 8 Comfort of Strangers Dec 6, 2005 · 1h Lola finds Amy drinking heavily in an attempt to cause a miscarriage. Donna decides to contact social services, but the troubled teenager's stepfather has other ideas and secretly arranges…
  9. 9 Prometheus Unbound Dec 13, 2005 · 1h Abra returns to Holby with his nephew, who needs an urgent transplant. Ric is unable to operate because of the injury to his hand - but he relents when the patient's mother reveals a…
  10. 10 The Long Goodbye Dec 20, 2005 · 1h Owen brings Katie to work to see the counsellor, as he is worried she is becoming too withdrawn. He also makes plans to spend Christmas with Chrissie, but when he overhears his daughter…
  11. 11 Deny Thy Father Dec 27, 2005 · 1h Part two of a Casualty@Holby City crossover. For part one, see Casualty S20E17.
  12. 12 Mother Love Jan 3, 2006 · 1h Two medics apply for the registrar's position, and Connie sees an opportunity to advance her own career when she learns one of the candidates has a very influential father (guest star…
  13. 13 Pride Before a Fall Jan 10, 2006 · 1h Ric has plenty of problems on his hands as the new ward opens - the thermostat breaks down and he is forced to take charge of an operation personally. Diane and Chrissie get into a heated…
  14. 14 Yesterday Once More Jan 17, 2006 · 1h Frank's life insurance company asks for his medical records, and Tricia is afraid Mark will find out her secret. Despite her best efforts to cover things up, she is ultimately forced to…
  15. 15 Brother's Keeper Jan 24, 2006 · 1h Jess returns to work after the death of her son but finds her newfound determination put to the test when young patient Archie presents with a lacerated spleen and she suspects possible…
  16. 16 Roots Jan 31, 2006 · 1h Connie's old school boyfriend Peter Holland arrives in the emergency department with a case of rheumatic fever and reveals childhood secrets about Connie. Mark and Lola become very…
  17. 17 I'll Be Back Feb 7, 2006 · 1h New nurse Kyla abandons a patient during a critical period and the rest of the team want answers. Meanwhile, in a bid to get Ric's support Jac and Diane go head to head in their procedures.
  18. 18 Flight of the Bumblebee Feb 14, 2006 · 1h Sam performs a risky operation that he has never done before - to Connie's outrage. Elliot gets a new PA, but finds she cramps his style, while Chrissie receives a variety of Valentine's…
  19. 19 Out on a Limb Feb 21, 2006 · 1h Jac's determination to have Ric choose her as the new consultant has tragic consequences. Sam bends the rules again and is brought down to earth with a bump. A determined Lola fights to…
  20. 20 We Gave Her All Our Love Feb 28, 2006 · 1h A woman comes in for a heart transplant, and Connie persuades her to accept an experimental procedure that has never been tried before. Ric leaves Nick in charge while he is at the…
  21. 21 Into Your Own Hands Mar 7, 2006 · 1h Mark gets over involved in a case which causes disastrous consequences. Meanwhile, Nick Jordan rocks Diane's world which may affect her relationship with Ric.
  22. 22 Let it Shine Mar 14, 2006 · 1h When Nick learns that Ric is away from Holby for the day he is determined to get one over on him. Meanwhile, Kyla learns that the best way to be a leader is to be herself.
  23. 23 Leap in the Dark Mar 21, 2006 · 1h Matt's parents want him discharged from hospital to be treated at home, while Mark blames himself for the stabbing. Donna flirts with a handsome physiotherapist, though Kyla warns her to…
  24. 24 Snake in the Grass Mar 28, 2006 · 1h Nick performs an unnecessary operation in his campaign for a transfer. However, when the patient's condition worsens, Jac is forced to take matters into her own hands. Matt and Dean…
  25. 25 Passing On Apr 4, 2006 · 1h Connie is devastated when her patient collapses and there's not enough time to arrange a heart transplant. Nick tries to get Diane on his side by letting her perform a difficult procedure…
  26. 26 Quality Time Apr 11, 2006 · 1h Elliot fears for his wife, who has motor neurone disease and whose health appears to be getting worse. He also regrets their decision to keep her condition a secret from Martha - not…
  27. 27 Honesty Apr 18, 2006 · 1h Ric risks his friendship with Diane in an attempt to save her from Nick Jordan's clutches. Meanwhile, Joseph finds himself in trouble at work and Matt makes a career changing decision.
  28. 28 Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged Apr 25, 2006 · 1h Diane is determined to prove Ric wrong about Nick Jordan and a desperate Tricia tries to keep the truth from a suspicious Chrissie.
  29. 29 Short Cuts May 2, 2006 · 1h Joseph struggles to stay in control as tension builds between Nick and Ric. Donna is thrilled to have a new man in her life but can Justin really give her what she truly needs?
  30. 30 Lead Us Not Into Temptation May 9, 2006 · 1h Helena develops complications following Nick's rushed surgery, putting Diane in a difficult position when she realises the problem should have been noticed during the first operation. Sam…
  31. 31 Games of Chance May 16, 2006 · 1h An inquest into the death of Helena Bosman throws the spotlight on Nick and Diane. Meanwhile, Sam plays a practical joke on Joseph.
  32. 32 One Tender Kiss May 23, 2006 · 1h Diane is told to work under Ric's supervision when she is blamed for Helen's death, but she is determined to clear her name and attempts to secretly record Nick confessing to his error. A…
  33. 33 Abracadabra Jun 6, 2006 · 1h Abra supervises Diane as he covers for Ric for a fortnight, and reveals he would be keen to work at the hospital permanently - but his determination to perform an operation tempts him to…
  34. 34 Invasion Jun 7, 2006 · 1h Chrissie panics when Don Bosman returns to the hospital to get Helena's body and finds out her heart was donated without his consent. Dillon's condition worsens after being readmitted…
  35. 35 Promises to Keep Jun 29, 2006 · 1h Elliot lets his personal feelings get the better of him when Gina is re-admitted. Sam is put on report but continues to do things on his own terms - will he learn his lesson?
  36. 36 The Truth Will Out Jul 6, 2006 · 1h Nic Jordan steps up his campaign to get back into CT. Mark tries to save Chrissie from a painful truth, but unearths shocking news about Tricia.
  37. 37 Extreme Measures Jul 11, 2006 · 1h Jordan helps Connie save the day when a black tie charity dinner turns into a disaster zone. In an attempt to ingratiate himself with Kyla, Justin offers to look after Max.
  38. 38 I Am Not What I Am Jul 18, 2006 · 1h Matt tries to raise some money by signing up for clinical trials, after his landlord evicts him over unpaid rent , and Lola is angry when she receives a postcard from her globe-trotting…
  39. 39 Looking After Number One Jul 25, 2006 · 1h Bradley outlines his cost-cutting plans for the hospital, dividing opinions among the staff, especially when he suggests they could perform more operations to earn a £3million bonus…
  40. 40 Conscience Aug 1, 2006 · 1h Lola makes a drastic decision regarding baby Leeanne's care. Reg wonders if Bradley's intentions towards Donna are honourable. Jac works closely with Joseph.
  41. 41 Metamorphosis Aug 8, 2006 · 1h Michael faces his appeal hearing, and uses the opportunity to try to patch things up with Connie, while Sam shares a secret with Chrissie. Lola discovers Leanne's father Steve has been…
  42. 42 Team Holby Aug 15, 2006 · 1h Connie's heart battles her mind as she wonders if she should stay at Holby. Mark learns to respect the way Tricia wants to handle her cancer.
  43. 43 Horses to Water Aug 22, 2006 · 1h Matt arrives for his first day in the hospital as a doctor, but soon realises how hard the role will be when he begins to suspect an elderly woman is being bullied by a foster child, while…
  44. 44 Bad Blood Aug 29, 2006 · 1h Matt and Donna row over Bridie's death, with both keen to blame the other, but the arrival of the nurse's grandmother visiting her boyfriend in the hospital gives the doctor a chance to…
  45. 45 Nothing Ventured Nothing Lost Sep 5, 2006 · 1h The hospital staff have their work cut out after a car pile-up, giving Kyla the chance to earn some extra money to put toward her legal fight to keep Max. After their night of passion…
  46. 46 Better the Devil You Know Sep 6, 2006 · 1h Abra returns to the hospital, but Ric is not happy to be working with him - especially when he learns the surgeon has been making promises to patients that he will struggle to keep…
  47. 47 Star Maker Sep 13, 2006 · 1h Abra tries to help a patient waiting for a transplant by offering to operate with an animal organ, despite the procedure being illegal, and asks Mickie to help him in theatre. Elliot…
  48. 48 Just Another Day Sep 19, 2006 · 1h Lola must persuade a reluctant Ric to help her to gain custody of Leanne.
  49. 49 Now or Never Sep 26, 2006 · 1h Tricia becomes emotional when her attempts to reunite a dying man with his drug-abusing son are too close to home, and Mark organises a rushed wedding with the ailing nurse. Matt struggles…
  50. 50 Taking Liberties Oct 3, 2006 · 1h Gina puts Connie in a difficult position when she asks her for help behind Elliot's back. Connie must then decide where her loyalties lie. Ric's skills are tested when he has to operate on…
  51. 51 If the Heart Lies Oct 10, 2006 · 1h Gina again asks Connie for advice. Connie feels stuck between her friendship with Elliot and her proffesional duties. After discovering some of Bradley's actions, Ric is determined to get…
  52. 52 Moondance Oct 17, 2006 · 1h Connie accompanies Gina to Switzerland for her assisted suicide, but cannot bear the thought of Elliot not being there and calls the doctor, who immediately flies over. Bradley finalises…