Surgical Spirit (1989–1995)

1. S01E01The LectureApril 14, 1989 8.0Sheila's famous knack for putting peoples backs up makes asking favours a rather tricky operation.
2. S01E02The LocumApril 21, 1989 8.0Sheila has to work with a new anaesthetist.
3. S01E03Joyce's UlcerApril 28, 1989 7.0Joyce needs an operation but doesn't want to be on the ward.
4. S01E04The Country, Right or WrongMay 5, 1989 8.0Sheila asks David if she can accompany him on a fishing trip.
5. S01E05FameMay 12, 1989—Dr. Wynne's photo appears in the paper.
6. S01E06Season's bestSammy EldridgeMay 19, 1989 9.0

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestCold CutsApril 27, 1990 8.0Cost-cutting measures result in the hospital's heating system being turned down - but Sheila's temperature is sent soaring by the discovery
2. S02E02The Copeland AffairMay 4, 1990 8.0Sheila clashes with Dr Haslam, whose slow working methods are having a knock-on effect, causing her cases to start backing up.
3. S02E03Educating DanielMay 11, 1990 8.0Daniel is thrown out of boarding school for showing too much interest in the opposite sex, so Sheila enlists Jonathan to give him a man-to-m
4. S02E04Doubting ThomasMay 18, 1990 8.0A Registrar makes a mistake during an operation putting up the question of what the consultants duties?
5. S02E05The Phone CallMay 25, 1990—Sheila is expecting an urgent phone call from her soon-to-be ex-husband Remo - and woe betide anyone who uses the phone in the meantime.
6. S02E06The Garden PartyJune 1, 1990 7.0Sheila is invited to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace. But the main question is, who shall accompany her?
7. S02E07Something In The AirJune 8, 1990—Jonathan is branded a male chauvinist when he expresses the opinion that Dr Field's bride-to-be should be a housewife.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestThe Holiday JobJanuary 4, 1991 8.0Sheila's son Daniel lands a holiday job at the hospital.
2. S03E02Only A RoachJanuary 11, 1991 8.0Sister Patching spots a cockroach in Sheila's operating theatre.
3. S03E03Making NewsJanuary 18, 1991 8.0Sheila makes a splash in the news when she sounds off on a television programme about doctors who smoke and drink.
4. S03E04The Folks On The HillJanuary 25, 1991 7.0Giles Peake suggests a fun run to raise money for the children's ward.
5. S03E05Close To The EdgeFebruary 1, 1991 7.0When Jonathon goes to the dentist, Sheila has to work with Quentin Pierce, whom she considers to be mad.
6. S03E06The Earth TremblesFebruary 8, 1991 7.0Sheila and Joyce see Haslam in the wine bar with a mysterious and gorgeous woman.
7. S03E07The Rover's ReturnFebruary 15, 1991 7.0Sheila gets a visit from her erring husband Remo, plunging her hormones into battle with her principles.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Mating GameFebruary 14, 1992 7.0Sheila is in high spirits now that her divorce is through. Jonathan, wondering if life is passing him by, decides to make a move in her dire
2. S04E02Joyce's Little TurnFebruary 21, 1992—Alarm bells start ringing among the staff at Gillies Hospital when Jonathan threatens to sing in the Student's Revue. And after some drugs g
3. S04E03Season's bestThe Son Also RisesFebruary 28, 1992 8.0Sheila reacts with misgivings when her 18-year-old son announces that he plans to stay with a girl for half-term.
4. S04E04Oh Happy Day!March 6, 1992 8.0Sheila and Jonathan club together to buy an anniversary present for George Rope-Wynne and his wife - but the engraver makes a terrible mista
5. S04E05The FenceMarch 13, 1992 8.0After Sheila is burgled, some of her belongings turn up at the hospital.
6. S04E06WanderlustMarch 20, 1992 8.0Everyone tries to persuade Sheila to take up an invitation to go to Australia on a lecturing trip.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01CongratulationsFebruary 19, 1993—Sheila becomes director of surgery, and she and Jonathan become an item - but which announcement will cause the greater stir?
2. S05E02Sheila's BabyFebruary 26, 1993—Sheila campaigns to boost the number of women surgeons, while Joyce wonders whether Jonathan is aiming to become a father.
3. S05E03The Right Man For The JobMarch 5, 1993—
4. S05E04A Marvellous OpportunityMarch 12, 1993—
5. S05E05Trial By FuryMarch 19, 1993—
6. S05E06You Won't Feel A ThingMarch 26, 1993—
7. S05E07Moan, Moan, MoanApril 2, 1993—

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Yes or NoJanuary 7, 1994—
2. S06E02The Morning AfterJanuary 14, 1994—
3. S06E03Daniel's StuntJanuary 21, 1994—
4. S06E04The Deaf SentenceJanuary 28, 1994—
5. S06E05Midnight BuglerFebruary 4, 1994—
6. S06E06On The ReboundFebruary 11, 1994—
7. S06E07Hot GossipFebruary 18, 1994—
8. S06E08Cost Cutting ExercisesFebruary 25, 1994—
9. S06E09Reunion NightMarch 4, 1994—
10. S06E10For Richer, For PoorerMarch 11, 1994—

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Driving It HomeMay 26, 1995—
2. S07E02Rhyme Or ReasonJune 2, 1995—
3. S07E03All Pull TogetherJune 9, 1995—
4. S07E04The Silence Of The HaslamsJune 16, 1995—
5. S07E05The WalkoutJune 23, 1995—
6. S07E06Kicking Against The PricksJune 30, 1995—
7. S07E07Administrator Of The YearJuly 7, 1995—

Season 7 ranked & reviewed