Episode guide
Peak Practice: Series 5
14 episodes · first aired Jan 13, 1997
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- 1 Eye of the Storm Jan 14, 1997 Andrew returns to Cardale, six months after leaving Will and Erica in the lurch. Can he persuade them to take him back? And a bereaved husband fights for custody of his epileptic daughter
- 2 The Price Jan 21, 1997 Will suspects that Kate has post-natal depression. But as their baby daughter's health deteriorates, they have to face a much greater threat
- 3 Innocent Blood Jan 28, 1997 As David's family join him in Cardale, he has to give the parents of a young boy he delivered 11 years ago some shattering news. Andrew has his powers of persuasion tested by a needle-shy…
- 4 Letting Go Feb 4, 1997 Erica battles with hospital incompetence and Andrew's penny-pinching to save Alice North's life. Will finally ties the knot with Kate, and then says an emotional goodbye to Cardale. And…
- 5 Classics Feb 11, 1997 On his way to Erica's birthday party, Andrew is involved in a car crash. Although he is seriously wounded, he battles to save the others. But will any of them survive the night? Erica is…
- 6 Lost Feelings Feb 18, 1997 David helps an old friend - now a paraplegic - and his wife to conceive. But will a baby heal the rifts in their marriage?
- 7 Home Truths Mar 4, 1997 A lonely mother's cry for help leaves her young son's life hanging in the balance as Andrew and Erica struggle to find the real cause of the boy's constant medical problems. Meanwhile…
- 8 Running to Hide Mar 11, 1997 David helps bus driver Stan keep his job. But is Stan really as fit as he pretends? Andrew's relationship with accountant Gina Johnson goes beyond strictly business
- 9 Borrowed Time Mar 18, 1997 Andrew's old friend Phil arrives in Cardale with devastating news which will turn both their lives upside down
- 10 Tough Love Mar 25, 1997 A young girl stumbles into Cardale in search of a new start just as Andrew decides to tell Erica how he feels about her and what find out her respond.
- 11 State of Mind Apr 1, 1997 When Clare endangers one of David's older patients, it is time for David to face facts about his wife's erratic behaviour
- 12 Priorities Apr 8, 1997 Erica's commitment to the Beeches is tested by her treatment of a single-minded career woman, her stormy relationship with Andrew, and an exciting job offer
- 13 A Change of Heart Apr 15, 1997 David struggles to cope with a stubborn pilot suffering from dizzy spells, and also with Clare, just back from hospital. Can their marriage stand the strain of her mental illness?
- 14 Fight or Flight Apr 22, 1997 When Emma and Tom go missing David and Claire are forced to face up to the reality of her illness - can they get past this difficult stage? Meanwhile a fire at Erica's house brings she and…