Holby City: Series 15
Season 15 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Holby City Season 14.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 15 Progress Shield
The Third Way
Oct 16, 2012 · 60 min
Hanssen struggles as the media descend on Holby, and Elliot wants Tara off his ward.
Chasing Demons
Oct 23, 2012 · 60 min
Eddi struggles to cope as she returns to AAU, and Elliot suffers a setback.
Follow My Leader
Oct 30, 2012 · 60 min
There is a new doctor in town, but can she cope with the pressure cooker of AAU?
If Not For You
Nov 6, 2012 · 60 min
Hanssen's leadership continues to be questioned. Will the doubters win?
To Absent Friends
Nov 13, 2012 · 60 min
A shocked Ric finds Serena running the hospital. Jonny tries to fix his friendship with Mo
Hail Caesar
Nov 20, 2012 · 60 min
Ric risks making a new enemy when the new CEO questions his actions.
After the Party
Nov 27, 2012 · 60 min
Jac is keen to impress the new CEO but goes against orders.
How Lo Can You Go
Dec 4, 2012 · 60 min
After a traumatic case, the pressure is on Tara to tell Ollie about her brain tumour.
Fault Lines
Dec 11, 2012 · 60 min
Mo faces a dilemma when her boyfriend Albie brings his dying wife to Holby for treatment.
Through the Darkness
Dec 18, 2012 · 60 min
Can Tara forgive Ollie for bailing out on her when she needed him the most?
And We Banish Shade
Dec 28, 2012 · 60 min
Can Ric really leave Holby City behind? With Imelda on his case, is it too late anyway?
Blood Ties
Jan 2, 2013 · 60 min
A patient's tattoo unexpectedly becomes the gateway to Luc's darker side.
Hanssen/Hemingway
Jan 8, 2013 · 60 min
Hanssen has to face his demons from his past. Luc struggles to cope.
Push the Button (1)
Jan 15, 2013 · 60 min
Jac and Jonny are going strong, but how long can it last?
Push the Button (2)
Jan 22, 2013 · 60 min
Jac is guilt-ridden after the events of last night and wants to put it all behind her.
The Waiting Game
Jan 29, 2013 · 60 min
Malick finds it hard to deal with the arrival of Jake, the son he never knew he had. Ric ends up being forced to give the registrar an ultimatum. Elliot's efforts to help a rebelli
Spence's Choice (1)
Feb 5, 2013 · 60 min
Michael divides his team over a suspected case of child abuse.
Spence's Choice (2)
Feb 12, 2013 · 60 min
The child protection case returns to haunt Michael, and Serena's mother is admitted.
Ask Me No Questions
Feb 19, 2013 · 60 min
Gemma fears for her life when an ex-patient takes her hostage on AAU.
Unravelled
Feb 26, 2013 · 60 min
Serena's mother has her operation, and Gemma tries to prove she can return to work.
Recovery Position
Mar 5, 2013 · 60 min
Malick's world is turned upside down when a face from his past turns up at Holby.
Not Aaron
Mar 12, 2013 · 60 min
Jac gets a second chance to impress Hanssen with her newly-acquired surgical skills.
Holby's Got Torment
Mar 19, 2013 · 60 min
Jac and Jonny's relationship reaches breaking point. Chrissie gets her cancer test results
Journey's End
Mar 26, 2013 · 60 min
It is a bittersweet day for Tara, as she is forced to face her demons head on.
The End of the Beginning
Apr 2, 2013 · 60 min
A journalist threatens to expose the legal action Serena is taking against the hospital.
Promises, Promises
Apr 9, 2013 · 60 min
Malick is pulled in two directions - will the ego win out?
Great Expectations
Apr 16, 2013 · 60 min
It is finally the day of Tara's big operation, and Gemma is drawn into a tricky case.
Second Life
Apr 23, 2013 · 60 min
Arthur is determined to prove he deserved the F1 prize, but can he handle the pressure?
Time Has Told Me
Apr 30, 2013 · 60 min
Elliot tries to help Ollie, but is he the right person for the job?
Only Human
May 7, 2013 · 60 min
Sacha learns the news about his daughter's health. Jac is stunned by some unexpected news.
The More Deceived
May 14, 2013 · 60 min
Malick finds himself further drawn under the spell of convicted murder accomplice Amanda.
Divided We Fall
May 21, 2013 · 60 min
Sacha's determination to be strong for Rachel takes a battering.
Back from the Dead
May 28, 2013 · 60 min
Malick is caught trying to cover his tracks and his career hangs in the balance.
Home
Jun 4, 2013 · 60 min
It is the day of the inquest, and Malick's reputation hangs in the balance.
All Tomorrow's Parties
Jun 11, 2013 · 60 min
Sacha and Chrissie are on tenterhooks as they wait to hear about Daniel's test results.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Jun 18, 2013 · 60 min
Ollie is forced to confront his emotions over the loss of Tara when Lexi is re-admitted.
Break
Jun 25, 2013 · 60 min
Gemma steps in after Ollie's erratic behaviour endangers a patient's life.
The Journey Home
Jul 2, 2013 · 60 min
Sparks fly as Harry and Gemma are forced to work together.
Mens Sana In Corpore Sano
Jul 9, 2013 · 60 min
Oliver descends to new depths as he risks betraying Tara and destroying his career.
Make or Break
Jul 16, 2013 · 60 min
Arthur is at the top of his class, but how will he cope when he takes charge of Keller?
A Night's Tale
Jul 23, 2013 · 60 min
Arthur and Chantelle struggle to cope in the aftermath of the mugging.
Never Let Me Go
Jul 30, 2013 · 60 min
Hanssen is thrown when a past love visits and Mary-Claire is flying high after her date.
Digby Dog
Aug 6, 2013 · 60 min
When Charlie and Chantelle grow closer, will Arthur be able to curb his jealousy?
Old Wounds
Aug 13, 2013 · 60 min
With Jonny at her throat, Mo is forced to face the consequences of her actions.
All at Sea
Aug 20, 2013 · 60 min
Sacha tries to reconcile with Chrissie, and Serena feels compelled to care for her mother.
Good Day For Bad News
Aug 27, 2013 · 60 min
Chrissie finds her prognosis difficult to deal with. Elliot decides to follow his heart.
Point of Impact
Sep 3, 2013 · 60 min
Harry puts his colleagues' lives at risk and Arthur starts to buckle under pressure.
The Kick Inside
Sep 10, 2013 · 60 min
Jac and Jonny are forced to deal with devastating news following her 20-week scan.
Contra Mundum
Sep 17, 2013 · 60 min
Jonny and Jac face a difficult decision about their baby.
Fredrik
Sep 24, 2013 · 60 min
When an emotive case comes in, Hanssen warns Malick to keep his professional distance.
The Cost of Loving
Oct 1, 2013 · 60 min
Hanssen takes his frustrations out on Chantelle, much to the chagrin of Arthur.
Like a Prayer
Oct 8, 2013 · 60 min
Hanssen is torn between helping Malick and treating Chantelle. Can he save them both?