The Royal

1. S01E01First ImpressionsJanuary 19, 2003 6.0Dr. David Cheriton arrives at St. Aidan's Royal Free Hospital in Elsinby, newly qualified and keen to impress at his job interview - only to
2. S01E02Second Time AroundJanuary 26, 2003 7.0A romantic escapade goes horribly wrong when a young couple are involved in a motorbike accident, and the tragic events of the night leave t
3. S01E03Season's bestCoffin FitFebruary 2, 2003 8.0Claude Greengrass causes a kerfuffle with a coffin containing the remains of his deceased sister and a mysterious phone call only serves to
4. S01E04Sister of MercyFebruary 9, 2003 7.0Sister Bridget discovers a baby on the steps of the hospital. PC Bellamy and Dr. Alway link it to a girls disappearance for a couple of days
5. S01E05Immediate CareFebruary 16, 2003 8.0Dr. Cheriton has the unenviable task of informing a patient she has little time to live, and the situation soon prompts the wedding of the y
6. S01E06Kiss and TellFebruary 23, 2003 8.0The cause of a schoolboy's illness is found too close to home, while a bit of teamwork brings Ormerod and Weatherill closer than they expect
7. S01E07CrashMarch 2, 2003 8.0A serious coach crash throws the Royal into chaos, and for one member of the staff, the incident proves exceptionally traumatic. Cheriton ha

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01All at SeaMay 25, 2003 8.0Gordon struggles to cope following the coach crash which left his wife horrifically injured and turns for comfort to colleague Jill, who tri
2. S02E02Snakes and LaddersJune 1, 2003 8.0A teenage boy is brought into the Royal having fallen from a cliff, but it soon emerges that the incident was a suicide attempt as evidence
3. S02E03Thicker Than WaterJune 8, 2003—Sister Brigid has a crisis of faith over a mother whose life is in danger. Family secrets are exposed when a hunting trip ends in tragedy, a
4. S02E04Season's bestWishing and HopingJune 15, 2003 9.0A frantic mother and father bring their daughter to the Royal for whooping cough treatment, and Cheriton is shocked to hear the girl hasn't
5. S02E05One of Those DaysJune 22, 2003 9.0Ormerod rushes to help following a boating accident, but realises he's been sent to the wrong location, and when he finally arrives at the d
6. S02E06The Last WaltzJune 29, 2003 8.0As preparations get under way for the Royal's charity ball, Ken Hopkirk is forced to rescue the band hired for the evening when their van br

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Unbreakable ChainNovember 16, 2003 8.0A student nurse causes quite a stir when she arrives in the middle of the night, while Ken and Alun contend with a farming family suffering
2. S03E02If Not for YouNovember 23, 2003 8.0Tragedy strikes at the Royal v Ashfordly General rugby match, as Cheriton dives to score a try, only to be pounced on by opponents. It soon
3. S03E03Doing the RoundsNovember 30, 2003 8.0New GP and anaesthetist Dr. Jeffrey Goodwin has a tough first day at work when he witnesses a car crash, gets attacked by one of the drivers
4. S03E04ConsequencesDecember 7, 2003 8.0Ormerod faces a difficult dilemma when Caroline's father Henry turns up suggesting they turn off her life-support machine, having done all t
5. S03E05PoisonDecember 14, 2003—Harper accidentally puts insect powder in his tea and Jeff wrongly orders the closure of a cafe after a jazz band is poisoned.
6. S03E06Famous for a DayDecember 21, 2003—The staff are excited by the arrival of a TV film crew at the hospital, especially Mr Harper, who is desperate to be caught on camera - and
7. S03E07Skin DeepDecember 28, 2003 8.0Brigid arrives at a decision and Lucy Klein is disturbed by the unscheduled reappearance of a figure from the past. Mr. Harper rests on his
8. S03E08CliffhangerJanuary 4, 2004 8.0Goodwin comes to the aid of a man brought in with a leg injury which his friend claims was sustained in an agricultural accident, but it soo
9. S03E09All the Fun of the FairJanuary 11, 2004 8.0The residents are pleased when a fair comes to Elsinby, but Jeffrey and Samantha have their work cut out when the waltzer operator becomes t
10. S03E10Holding on TightJanuary 18, 2004 8.0A group of drunken mods arrive at the hospital in a shocking state, and Ken Hopkirk soon makes the grim discovery that they have been drinki
11. S03E11Season's bestFor Those in PerilJanuary 25, 2004 9.0The hospital staff have an intriguing case on their hands when local tramp Sebastian Fox is found dead. Ken Hopkirk rummages through his bel
12. S03E12ReckoningFebruary 1, 2004 8.0Dr. Ormerod is furious to discover the police have launched an investigation into his wife's death, and reveals in a heated outburst that sh
13. S03E13Doing TimeFebruary 8, 2004 8.0Ormerod faces a taxing time when a prison van overturns on the moors. The driver is killed, a guard is seriously injured and one of the conv
14. S03E14Home to RoostFebruary 15, 2004 8.0Ormerod faces a testing time when his father-in-law arrives demanding to know whether he was seeing Dr. Weatherill while his late daughter w

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Season's bestFor Better for WorseDecember 5, 2004 8.0Jill and Gordon's wedding day finally arrives, but a huge explosion at a nearby care home disrupts proceedings in spectacular fashion. As th
2. S04E02Beggars and ChoosersDecember 12, 2004 8.0Mr. Harper prepares for the arrival of an important private patient, who proves useful when a badly injured teenager is brought in after an
3. S04E03No Room For RaversDecember 19, 2004—Jill visits a war veteran and is taken hostage and Harper os spotted paying visits to a strange woman.
4. S04E04The Rose QueenJanuary 9, 2005 8.0Dr. Weatherill is involved in an air rescue to save an unconscious girl and finds herself braving a cliff abseil to reach the youngster. Dr.
5. S04E05It's What's on the Inside That CountsJanuary 16, 2005 8.0New recruit Thelma Parker catches the eye of Harper, but proves to be less popular with the rest of the team, and an injured boxer causes co
6. S04E06Duty BoundJanuary 23, 2005—Samantha struggles to cope with the reality of her recent discovery and takes desperate action which leaves her life hanging in the balance.
7. S04E07Sins of the FatherJanuary 30, 2005 8.0Nurse Stella Davenport arrives at the Royal with a less than favourable reputation, and soon causes a stir among the staff and patients as r
8. S04E08Everybody Needs SomebodyFebruary 6, 2005—Matron is injured by a thief and Jeff fears he is gaining a bad reputation. Meanwhile, an outbreak of tubercolosis keeps the staff busy.
9. S04E09Say a Little PrayerFebruary 13, 2005—Sister Brigid is concerned about the head of her convent who is refusing treatment and Jill hears from Samantha.
10. S04E10The Way We WereFebruary 20, 2005 8.0Dr. Goodwin faces the pressure as rumours about him frantically circulate the hospital and when Dr. Weatherill passes on some important news
11. S04E11Sinking FeelingFebruary 27, 2005—A dangerous situation arises on board a sinking trawler and Matron hands in her resignation.
12. S04E12While the Cat's AwayMarch 6, 2005 8.0Matron is forced to change her plans after a tragic turn of events and decides to withdraw her resignation. Nurse Taylor grows closer to Jef

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Season's bestLoved and LostMarch 12, 2006 9.0Dr. Ormerod returns to work after his accident, but when his brusque treatment of a hypochondriac schoolgirl ends in tragedy, it's clear he
2. S05E02Cometh the Hour Cometh the ManMarch 19, 2006 8.0Mr. Middleditch brings his reign to an end as he hands over the ledgers to the new administrator - having craftily secured the hospital's fu
3. S05E03Thinking Too HardMarch 26, 2006—
4. S05E04Seeking RefugeApril 2, 2006 8.0Dr. Goodwin is accused of taking sides when he goes too far to help a woman who claims her husband is hitting her, and there is a mystery to
5. S05E05FeverApril 9, 2006 8.0The hospital has its hands full when a typhoid epidemic breaks out in the community. Things get worse as the disease's source is traced back
6. S05E06Letting GoApril 16, 2006 8.0Frankie faces trouble when someone tries to steal his motorbike
7. S05E07Love Is All You NeedSeptember 17, 2006—When a day at the beach ends in tragedy for a local family, Carnegie questions Weatherill's competence. An outraged Dr Ormerod leaps to Jill
8. S05E08Waifs and StraysApril 30, 2006—It is revealed that a couple have unofficially adopted an unwell child.
9. S05E09Winners and LosersOctober 1, 2006 8.0The arrival of a new locum ruffles some feathers. A day at the races seems a perfect location for Carnegie and Catherine to enjoy they first
10. S05E10Price of ProgressOctober 8, 2006 8.0Dr Makri takes a crash course in dealing with Yorkshire folk. Stella deals with the confessions of a window cleaner.
11. S05E11Keep On RunningOctober 15, 2006 8.0A patient who set fire to his own shop attempts to avoid police questioning by leaping into an ambulance and driving off towards the pier -
12. S05E12From This Day ForwardOctober 22, 2006—A fishing trawler causes havoc at a wedding reception and Adam has to make a difficult choice.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Season's bestAbsent FriendsMarch 25, 2007 8.0Weatherill decides to return to work after having a baby. A local family prove a handful for the hospital staff. In Africa, Goodwin faces th
2. S06E02Home And DryApril 1, 2007 8.0Goodwin returns to England with Nkeshi, but his plans for her future face some opposition. A singing superstar requires a hospital stay but
3. S06E03Hoping For The BestApril 8, 2007 8.0When a mother falls seriously ill, staff at the hospital are faced with a dilemma.
4. S06E04Fear Of The ExpectedApril 15, 2007 8.0Lady Isabella Martindale has had a horse riding accident and is driven to THE ROYAL by her Chauffeur Tom, who Lizzie takes an instant liking
5. S06E05Dr Who?April 22, 2007 8.0Due to a mix-up over the job offer two new doctors arrive at the hospital to take up the position. Meanwhile, Catherine makes her feelings c
6. S06E06Cursed and BlessedApril 29, 2007 8.0An expectant mother attends for treatment, but is harassed by her ex-husband. Stella is relieved to find she has not contracted an infection
7. S06E07Starting OverSeptember 16, 2007 8.0Mr Middleditch makes a surprise return to the hospital in the back of an ambulance, having hurt his ankle while fishing. Stella grudgingly w
8. S06E08Coming to the boilSeptember 23, 2007—A case of anthrax prompts an investigation from the Public Health Office.
9. S06E09ScabsSeptember 30, 2007—A piano teacher (guest star George Costigan) remains suspiciously secretive about his past when brought in to casualty after collapsing outs
10. S06E10LauraOctober 21, 2007 8.0A commuter train crash initiates an emergency caesarian operation on a pregnamt woman, unfortunately the baby is transported to ashfordly Ge
11. S06E11Can't Buy Me LoveOctober 28, 2007 8.0Suspicion falls on Adam over missing hospital funds and Mike attends a meeting to assess the mental welfare of a 50-year-old man who still l
12. S06E12Love and LossNovember 4, 2007 8.0Jill becomes unwell after earlier receiving the results of a pregnancy test. Elsewhere, when a baby goes missing, suspicion falls on the par

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Against All OddsJune 22, 2008 8.0The train on which Marian was travelling crashes, trapping her in the wreckage. Although she cannot escape, she's free to move around the ca
2. S07E02On the RoadJune 29, 2008 8.0Carnegie disapproves when Nick admits several homeless people from Elsinby to the hospital. Gordon is reluctant to let Jill take on heavy du
3. S07E03Blood's Thicker Than WaterJuly 6, 2008 8.0An accident at the harbor leaves a fisherman concerned for the future of his family when Burnett is forced to amputate his hand. Weatherill
4. S07E04Slings and ArrowsJuly 13, 2008 8.0Eric Fogle is appointed as new head porter, putting Alun's nose out of joint. The hospital receives a letter of resignation from Dr Banner i
5. S07E05To Love and to LoseJuly 20, 2008—Maria Dannini suffers injury when her ice-cream parlour is vandalised, but further revelations lead to a more serious medical situation. Sis
6. S07E06Season's bestStolen DreamsDecember 14, 2008 9.0The hospital staff are pushed to their limits when an amusement arcade collapses. In the search for survivors, a child is found with a suspe
7. S07E07Home From The HillDecember 21, 2008 8.0As the hospital staff come to terms with the loss of Stella and Frankie, everyone’s surprised when an attractive surfer, who crashes into Dr
8. S07E08Pastures NewDecember 28, 2008 8.0Dr Burnett is called out to a run down farm house where 15-year-old Simon, who has speech and learning difficulties, is running a high fever
9. S07E09Busman's HolidayApril 1, 2009—Mr. Middleditch's 70th Birthday celebrations are interrupted by a bus crash.
10. S07E10In the AirJune 21, 2009 8.0With Susie and Carnegie's relationship becoming the focus of talk in the hospital, Matron reaches the end of her patience and decides to sus
11. S07E11Best of IntentionsJune 28, 2009 8.0Nick races against time to save two schoolgirls who have been poisoned by carbon monoxide, Susie has to use quick thinking when Matron falls
12. S07E12Compromising PositionsJuly 5, 2009 8.0Sister Brigid helps to make a bright future for her sister Moira and her baby. However when things take a shocking twist Gordon and Jill hav

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Season's bestSafe As HousesJuly 12, 2009 8.0Dr. Ormerod and Dr. Weatherill accompany Brigid back to Ireland for Moira's funeral, and uncover shocking family secrets in the process. Mea
2. S08E02Counting ChickensJuly 19, 2009 8.0Dr Ellis confronts local prejudice when he discovers one of his patients has contracted a rare disease abroad. Jack and Alun begin a crackpo
3. S08E03These Foolish ThingsJuly 26, 2009 8.0Weatherill treats a schoolgirl whose crush on a teacher has spiralled out of control, while Ormerod and Ellis launch a daring cliff rescue w
4. S08E04Any Old IronJune 5, 2011 8.0Mr Middleditch has come in to St Aidan's hospital, accompanied by his wife, for a routine operation. Noticing that Mrs Middleditch looks unw
5. S08E05Should I Stay or Should I Go NowJune 12, 2011 8.0A new student nurse arrives at the Royal. Lizzie falls for a motorcycle stunt rider who is convinced he’s destined to live fast, die young.
6. S08E06Please Release MeJune 11, 2011 8.0A patient with cancer dies unexpectedly after a visit from Dr Ormerod, and the grieving family point the finger at him. Dr Omerod is arreste
7. S08E07Tutti FrittiJune 26, 2011 8.0A secret from Jean’s past resurfaces when the wife of a former lover arrives at the Royal and accuses Jean of being up to her old tricks. Wh
8. S08E08ManoeuvresJuly 3, 2011—A family outing causes trouble for the Ormerods and Lizzie attempts to improve her vocabulary.
9. S08E09Dead AirJuly 10, 2011 8.0A girls’ trip out on board a pirate radio ship ends badly when they are embroiled in a siege. And Drs Ormerod and Weatherill are mystified w
10. S08E10A Hero for Our TimeJuly 17, 2011 8.0There is a near crash on the road which involves a woman called Dolly and her daughter Alison and a rich aristocratic heir and his girlfrien
11. S08E11Below the SurfaceJuly 24, 2011 8.0The hospital’s future is in doubt following DHA's decision not to sanction a financial package to repair the Casualty department. The hospit
12. S08E12The Enemy WithinJuly 31, 2011 8.0A can of worms is opened when Gordon attends to a local family's problems, and when violence spills onto the Royal's wards he gets caught up

Season 8 ranked & reviewed