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Peak Practice: Series 12

13 episodes Premiered Oct 24, 2001 Updated Sep 27, 2026
Previously on Peak Practice

Season 12 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 Peak Practice Season 11.
  • ⚡ 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.
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Season 12 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 12: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S12·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Oct 25, 2001

New faces in Cardale. How will Alex's army pal Claire and Will's son Tony make their mark on Cardale? Has Alex recovered from her operation and have Will and Kate settled back into

S12·E2 Core

Episode 2

Nov 1, 2001

More trouble for Will and Kate as secrets about Tony's life are revealed. The new pub landlord sparks off different reactions and Claire gets too close to comfort for Tom.

S12·E3 Core

Episode 3

Nov 8, 2001

A bitter row develops between Will and Kate when they clash over a patient and struggle to deal with the aftermath of Tony. Cardale becomes victim of an epidemic and Claire shows h

S12·E4 Core

Episode 4

Nov 15, 2001

Claire exacts a vindictive revenge when she is accused of stealing from a patient. Tom and Alex discuss their future together whilst Will sinks further into his depression.

S12·E5 Core

Episode 5

Nov 22, 2001

Trainee Dr.Matt Kendal arrives at The Beeches. He instantly makes an impression on Cardale by pronouncing one of it's oldest residents dead. Meanwhile Carol becomes the scapegoat b

S12·E6 Core

Episode 6

Nov 29, 2001

Alex and Claire are forced to relive their time spent in the army when they witness an army helicopter crash. The scenes of destruction leads Claire to reveal some hidden secrets t

S12·E7 Core

Episode 7

Dec 6, 2001

Leanne is the victim of a horrific attack. Shaun and Matt share some football rivalry. Carol gets an apology from Will. Meanwhile the extent of Will's depression is uncovered when

S12·E8 Core

Episode 8

Dec 13, 2001

Kate has an idea to pull Will out of his depression. Claire's infatuation with Alex leads Alex to make a shocking allegation. Tom throws away the medical rule book to help catch Le

S12·E9 Core

Episode 9

Jan 3, 2002

Kate's initial rejection of James crumbles when Will pushes her away once again. Matt is receiving some unwanted attention. Tom has a proposal for Alex. Meanwhile secrets are expos

S12·E10 Core

Episode 10

Jan 10, 2002

Will offers Charlie advice and guidance in a delicate situation. Tom and Alex look for new premises but does a change of heart from Will mean they won't have to carry their plans t

S12·E11 Core

Episode 11

Jan 17, 2002

Will is horrified when Claire upsets Charlie and moves into their home. However his rejection of her proves dangerous as she takes revenge in a horrific way. Unable to remember how

S12·E12 Mytharc

Episode 12

Jan 24, 2002

Shaun's attempts to attract Kerri have disastrous consequences. Alex has a proposal for Tom and it's time for Will and Kate to make some important decisions about their future. Mea

S12·E13 Mytharc

Episode 13

Jan 31, 2002

It's the day of Tom and Alex's wedding but many a twist is waiting for the couple as they prepare to tie the knot. The biggest threat of all is the return of Claire who is destined

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