Holby City: Series 20
Season 20 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 19.
- 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 20 Progress Shield
The Prisoner
Jan 2, 2018 · 60 min
Arriving in prison to begin his sentence, Ric struggles with the noise and aggression inside. Popular prisoner Dillon takes Ric under his wing, warning him against a fellow prisone
Ready or Not
Jan 9, 2018 · 60 min
Sacha and Donna feel anxious when they have to admit an injured inmate from prison. After a conversation with Ric, Sacha is determined to find a way to protect his friend, but will
There by the Grace of...
Jan 16, 2018 · 60 min
Encouraged by Sacha, Essie is having second thoughts about investing in Gaskell. But with Raf's legacy at stake, can Essie be assertive with Gaskell and find confidence in her deci
Hanssen Is as Hanssen Does
Jan 23, 2018 · 60 min
The hospital picks up the pieces ahead of Raf's memorial. At a time when the Holby family need each other more than ever, can Hanssen find his way back to them? Dead set on moving
One Day at a Time
Jan 30, 2018 · 60 min
The Clinical trial is heating up and it is time for Gaskell to live up to his reputation, while Nicky tests Sacha's patience in a bid to prove her abilities .
Not Your Home Now
Feb 6, 2018 · 60 min
Hanssen steps down as CEO, with Serena agreeing to take over temporarily. When Ric is admitted to Holby, Serena and Donna treat the injuries he sustained in prison. Distressed by R
Precipice
Feb 13, 2018 · 60 min
A leaking bullet is poisoning Oliver's brain and must be removed; can Roxanna convince him to risk another surgery? Fletch turns a supposed intruder into a patient.
Hard Day's Night
Feb 20, 2018 · 60 min
A hungover Nicky must cope with an overbearing new registrar. Fletch and Jac are thrust together on an overnight transplant case.
Ache
Feb 28, 2018 · 60 min
Roxanna pitches an experimental treatment that could help Oliver recover. However, with acting CEO Serena reluctant to commit, can Roxanna convince Hanssen to return? Meanwhile, Do
Square One
Mar 6, 2018 · 60 min
Gaskell fights to protect his trial and save his patient, and Serena is determined to find a solution as she begins to fear that Ric is losing hope. Meanwhile, Jac returns with a s
The L Word
Mar 13, 2018 · 60 min
Roxanna tries to cure Oliver, but in the process opens old wounds. Dom and Lofty find themselves at odds over Sheilagh's care. Donna and Fletch race to save Ric.
No Matter Where You Go, There You Are (1)
Mar 20, 2018 · 60 min
The events surrounding Elaine Warren's death are relived in court. With new revelations emerging, can Ric fight for freedom? Desperate to no longer be Roxanna's pet patient, Ollie
No Matter Where You Go, There You Are (2)
Mar 27, 2018 · 60 min
Ollie refuses to relinquish his determination to become a surgeon once again. But when a memory resurfaces, he finally sees a new way forward. Unable to shake the guilt over Fiona'
Tete a Tate
Apr 3, 2018 · 60 min
Ric attempts to dive straight back into work, but hospital bureaucracy throws up some testing problems. Roxanna questions Gaskell's motives when he takes on a controversial new cas
Tate Gallery
Apr 10, 2018 · 60 min
A revelation about Gaskell forces Roxanna to choose where her loyalties lie. Still on probation, Ric risks his job to save a familiar face, and a secretive young patient causes Fle
New Ain't All It's Cracked Up To Be
Apr 17, 2018 · 60 min
Frieda forces new trainee Nicky to question what kind of doctor she wants to be. Meena puts her friendship with Ms McKendrick on the line when a chance to impress Gaskell arises. S
Only a Word
May 29, 2018 · 60 min
Frieda has to decide what to do when Roman crashes back into her life, and a withdrawn Dom's plans for a quiet night are scuppered. Determined to shake up his life, Sacha seeks out
None but the Brave
Jun 5, 2018 · 60 min
With Fletch and Abigail's relationship still a secret, Fletch is thrown when Jac suddenly arrives on Darwin, however complications arise when Fletch accepts Jac's offer of an after
Primum Non Nocere (1)
Jun 12, 2018 · 60 min
While trying to prove herself, Meena uncovers disturbing news that could spell trouble for Gaskell. Bernie returns to bring Serena home, but is Serena willing to leave Holby behind
Fallen Idol
Jun 27, 2018 · 60 min
A split-second mistake brings Nicky a whole lot closer to Zav than she bargained for. Meanwhile, a troubling discovery causes Roxanna to question her loyalties. And Dom is forced t
The Anniversary Waltz
Jul 4, 2018 · 60 min
The party celebrating 70 years of the NHS is put on hold when a major incident pushes Holby to the limits. Serena is reminded of a patient she saved many years ago - with the odds
Into the Light
Jul 11, 2018 · 60 min
Torn between a chance to make history and her conscience, Roxanna faces a tough decision. Will she cross the line? Hanssen's recovery is put to the test with Essie's arrival, but h
The Friend Zone
Jul 17, 2018 · 60 min
When nothing else seems to be going Sacha's way, he tries his hand at a new romance. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Meena moves in on Nicky's turf up on Darwin. And unconvinced by his
Two for Joy
Jul 24, 2018 · 60 min
Jac is back on form after her surgery and determined to prove she is a doctor and not a patient. Dom and Lofty find themselves at cross purposes, which puts their future in the bal
Child in Your Shadow
Jul 31, 2018 · 60 min
A stressful day for Fletch gets worse when one of his kids is injured, and then a face from his past turns up. Meanwhille, Hanssen attempts to express his feelings to Roxanna, and
Bygones
Aug 8, 2018 · 60 min
Fletch clashes with estranged father Steven when Evie demands they let him back into their lives, while Essie is determined to help Josh after discovering he was an applicant for G
Bargaining
Aug 14, 2018 · 60 min
Roxanna questions Gaskell's leadership when his focus seems off. Can they work together to save a patient's life, or is the the trust between them fractured forever? Troubled Fletc
All Business
Aug 21, 2018 · 60 min
A conflicted Essie faces a dilemma when trial patient Josh's condition deteriorates, and Donna clashes with Xavier when she accuses him of not taking their beauty business seriousl
Man Down
Aug 28, 2018 · 60 min
A special episode focusing on male mental health. Long-serving Dr Sacha Levy struggles with his emotions after a devastating surgical outcome for a favourite patient. The episode d
Keep Your Friends Close
Sep 4, 2018 · 60 min
Hanssen tries to bury himself in his work, but when Gaskell makes a move he hadn't bargained for, he can no longer ignore his conscience. Fletch is burning the candle at both ends,
All Lies Lead To The Truth
Sep 11, 2018 · 60 min
An unexpected new friendship helps Frieda find her way and Meena hits a new low, finding herself friendless and under mounting pressure from all directions, while tensions between
One Man and His God
Sep 18, 2018 · 60 min
While scrambling to save a life, Hanssen and Gaskell recall the earliest days of their friendship, when a fateful encounter with a wide-eyed but driven Roxanna changed the course o
Undoing
Sep 25, 2018 · 60 min
Hanssen holds a fretful bedside vigil at the hospital, while Gaskell wrestles with his conscience over what he's done. Fletch is missing Evie and angrily blames Steven for pulling
Inscrutable
Oct 2, 2018 · 60 min
As the hospital reels from tragic news, Sacha takes on a marathon operation, but Dom is concerned that he is attempting to do too much too soon. Serena is pulled in all directions
The Three Musketeers
Oct 9, 2018 · 60 min
Xavier's secrets are laid bare when his wounded grandfather arrives on AAU. Gaskell's increasingly erratic behaviour puts a patient at risk, leaving Hanssen troubled. Serena tries
Stains
Oct 16, 2018 · 60 min
With Hanssen inching closer to the truth, Gaskell fears exposure. Jac discovers Steven has been keeping a potentially life-changing secret from Fletch, and with Xavier continuing t
Too Good to Be True
Oct 23, 2018 · 60 min
Fletch finally confronts Jac over their feelings for each other. The death of a patient leads Jason to make a life-changing decision. Eager to protect his relationship with Dom, Lo
The Family You Choose
Oct 30, 2018 · 60 min
A tricky case causes Xavier to lose his cool with Jason, while Jac and Fletch do their awkward best to avoid each other. Elsewhere, Lofty, Meena and Leah confront their problems af
Report to the Mirror (1)
Nov 6, 2018 · 60 min
The lines between past and present blur as Hanssen tries to bring the hospital back from the brink. Gaskell's descent into chaos leaves Jac fearing for her life, and Meena's crusad
Report to the Mirror (2)
Nov 13, 2018 · 60 min
With Gaskell's dastardly invention inside her, Jac fears for her life - but the only one who can remove this ticking time bomb is the man himself. Can she convince him to try? Meen
One of Us
Nov 20, 2018 · 60 min
Fletch and Sacha race against the clock, even calling on some familiar faces for help in Jac's hour of need. Meanwhile, Hanssen is determined to bury Gaskell's legacy, but is force
Hold My Hand
Nov 27, 2018 · 60 min
Serena fights chaos on the ward during a hospital inspection as Meena grapples with a momentous decision. Nicky goes all out to impress Mo and prove she deserves her place on Darwi
Love Is
Dec 4, 2018 · 60 min
A beloved face from the past forces Serena to think about her future. Dom and Lofty find themselves at a crossroads when a game highlights the cracks in their relationship, and whe
The Right Sort of Animal
Dec 11, 2018 · 60 min
Love is in the air, but can Serena and Bernie overcome their issues? Meanwhile, when Jason and Greta's plans are thrown into chaos, Jason enlists Xavier's help. A despondent Dom re
Family Ties
Dec 18, 2018 · 60 min
An acquaintance from Nicky's past puts her in a difficult position. Will Nicky do the right thing? With a little nudge from Hanssen, a struggling Sacha finally opens up to a loved
Best Christmas Ever
Dec 27, 2018 · 60 min
Christmas Day opens up old wounds for Fletch, while an explosive family secret is exposed, and a mysterious Santa walks the halls of Holby. Recent events cause Hanssen to doubt his