Doctors
Series 18
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The daily lives of a medical practice staff at the fictional West Midlands town of Letherbridge, including their often-dramatic involvements with their patients.
Where to Watch Series 18
187 Episodes
- Should I Stay or Should I Go
E2Should I Stay or Should I GoZara and Daniel are concerned by the number of people declining the invitation to their party, including their colleagues, though there is a surprise in store. Meanwhile Emma and Jimmi attend a forensic awareness course, at the end of which Jimmi is made a tempting offer. - A Cup of Tea and a Biscuit
E4A Cup of Tea and a BiscuitEmma and arrogant DS Atkins attend when Michael McDonald dies of natural causes but when his widow Esme kills herself and Atkins wants Emma to lie to cover his negligence she refuses. Elsewhere Zara, fearing that nobody likes her, tries to befriend Valerie, who is concerned about Barry, but her good intentions do not last for long. - What About Me?
E5What About Me?Acerbic wheelchair user Pat Witton comes for the disabled access inspection, with her put upon teen-aged son Vienna. Valerie suspects that Pat is exploiting the boy and preventing him from leaving home and steps in to help them resolve matters. Meanwhile Jimmi visits Mrs Tembe at the ailing King's Green practice to tell her he intends to change jobs whilst, in his absence, Anthony suggests to Zara and Daniel a take-over of King's Green. - Log Out
E6Log OutRob and female colleague Dee are called to a disturbance when Annie Tanner accuses boyfriend Jason of infidelity. However it was not actual, having taken place in a computer game and when computer-obsessed Annie runs off Dee's gaming skills prove useful at finding her. Meanwhile Ayesha and Sid enjoy house-hunting whilst Jimmi agrees to the take-over for his own reasons and Anthony falls foul of Emma when he tries to erase Howard's mural. - My Outcast State
E11My Outcast StateHaving moved her new partner into the family home Sian Hilton is angry that ex-husband has kept his illness from her. He is convinced that he has cancer but Al encourages him to fight it - and so does Sian. Emma visits Rhiannon and promises to help her whilst Jimmi is out-voted over the merger. - That Time of Year
E15That Time of YearAyesha calls on elderly emphysema sufferer Gerard, who lives with partner of twenty years Tom, the pair existing off their bickering. Tom berates his partner for his unhealthy life style but when Tom needs help Gerard proves his worth. Elsewhere Ruhma makes a decision and Ayesha has a proposition for Emma. - Family
E18FamilyJimmi treats Mick, a foster carer who has been assaulted by his teenage foster child, but when Jimmi finds bruises on the teenager, he realises the situation isn't as straightforward as it appears. Karen persuades Rob to accompany her to an information evening for prospective foster carers. - In the Loop
E22In the LoopIn her efforts to provide a paper free environment Mrs Tembe finds herself having to deal with rival software firms and uncovering professional sabotage. Rhiannon's baby is born prematurely whilst Al's attempts to impress Jimmi with his hero Erasmus Darwin meet with less success than his image in his recent interview. - Mean Streets
E24Mean StreetsElderly Connie Templeton devotes all her time to taking action against anti-social behaviour on her estate, inadvertently foiling an attempt by Rob to catch an armed mugger. Her friend Jean is concerned that Connie is obsessive to the detriment of her health and asks Heston to intervene. Elsewhere Al sets out to walk to the home of Erasmus Darwin in Lichfield and Emma discovers whether Rhiannon can keep her baby son. - Coats and Alms
E28Coats and AlmsShazia is rushed to hospital for her operation but refuses Ruhma's offer of housing help, claiming it will enable her family to locate her, and choosing instead to go with Dave. Emma interviews murder suspect Cam regarding the circumstances of Tommy's death whilst Al is taken in by vicar Kirsty, whom he encourages to sing in a choir though she wants rather more from him than encouragement. - Living Together
E31Living TogetherJimmi's friend Kate is perturbed that her boyfriend Mike is seeing somebody else and persuades him to play sleuth to find out though the outcome is more complicated than expected. Mrs Tembe's introduction of a self-service check-in machine does not meet with general approval whilst Ruhma and her family move in permanently with Heston. - Blood of a Poet
E37Blood of a PoetHeston is a character witness for his accused friend at a murder trial, but will his testimony do more harm than good? Ruhma and Daniel lock horns over new mums and cosmetic surgery. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe gives Al and Jimmi short shrift when they order a new gizmo for the Mill. - The Burden
E38The BurdenAyesha grows concerned for patient Jenna, who seems to fall victim to a lot of mishaps which can't easily be explained. Just who is trying to harm her? Ruhma and Daniel lock horns again, this time over a Muslim patient wanting fillers. Meanwhile, the new patient feedback machine causes headaches all around. - Hand Me Downs
E39Hand Me DownsSid has to give a couple some life-changing and unfair news regarding their fertility treatment. However, it is Mrs Tembe who bears the brunt of their fury. Ruhma gives Daniel a business masterclass at a house-clearance sale. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe puts up a list of stalls for the summer fayre, but will she be successful in attracting willing volunteers? - Slings and Arrows
E42Slings and ArrowsAl is thrilled to be playing in a local darts final, but his bubble is soon burst when he has to decide between his reputation or the chance to impress Bobby George! Shak and Alia give their babysitters Karen and Rob a hard time of it, whilst Mrs Tembe finally agrees to go house hunting with Zara. - In Dark Corners
E43In Dark CornersDaniel encounters an agoraphobic young woman who has been left alone by her father, despite the fact she heavily relies on him. Can Daniel give her the help she so clearly needs? Jimmi has to resort to bribery and blackmail in order to recruit for the summer fayre. Meanwhile, Heston ruins Ruhma's lazy afternoon with his cleaning preparations for Ramadan. - In Every Home a Heartache: Part One
E44In Every Home a Heartache: Part OneEmma suspects that a probationer is being picked on by a senior colleague. Should she intervene or keep quiet and encourage the probationer to stand up for herself? Mrs Tembe is having misgivings about selling her house but Al encourages her to put aside her scruples and go for it. - Wild Wood
E46Wild WoodRob interviews Rhiannon and Paul about their baby's death and both stick to the claim that Rhiannon tripped and dropped him. But after Paul has gone Rhiannon changes her story. Zara and Daniel entertain Ruhma and Heston for dinner but Zara's attitude does not make for the best of evenings and Emma is still finding it hard to accept recent events. - Field Day
E49Field DayMrs Tembe runs her Summer Fayre, helped by her colleagues and in the knowledge that she must ultimately tell Valerie the surgery cannot afford to keep her. Despite the bouncy castle collapsing, Sid getting caught up in the coconut shy and a nosy journalist trying to dish the dirt on Emma following baby Nicholas's death the day is a success, much of it down to Valerie. Zara however can do without her mother-in-law Marion coming to stay. - Ladies of the Day
E58Ladies of the DayWhen a middle-aged prostitute is beaten up, Ayesha helps her realise that it is time to tell her son the truth about how she earns a living. Heston falls for Shak's ploy when they go bowling together, and Karen and Rob's relationship is tested when they attend foster training. - A History of Violence
E61A History of ViolenceWhen an elderly couple's home is petrol bombed, Rob discovers that their neighbour's teenage daughter has links to an extremist group. But can he prove she caused the fire? Valerie gets a surprise leaving do, and Zara finds making friends at Joe's school a challenge. - Leave and Cleave
E62Leave and CleaveJimmi has to deal with a fraught marriage and discovers that the problem might be closer to home than the couple think. Shak has new information for Alia, but will she convince him to tell Ruhma? Karen is struggling to make an appointment with her GP so has to ask for help. But who will help her? - Professor Pickering
E64Professor PickeringAn actor aspires to more challenging roles, but is trapped by a children's TV series and an overpowering wife. Ruhma corners Alia to see what's going on, but will she like the answer? Karen and Rob visit her consultant neurologist for a final check-up before the fostering panel. - Mrs Butterworth
E66Mrs ButterworthRob has to unravel a confusing situation when a foreign woman arrives at the police station and is unable to give any details about what happened to her. Ruhma continues to rail against her children's wishes to see their father, while Karen tries to persuade Mrs Tembe to get Valerie back into The Mill. - Recalculating
E70RecalculatingKaren and Rob's future as foster parents hangs in the balance as they face heavy questioning by the fostering panel. Jimmi finally lets loose at the casino with Ayesha and Emma. When a lollipop lady bears the brunt of a businessman's anger, Mrs Tembe has to step in and put the man in his place. - Losing the Plot
E73Losing the PlotValerie crumbles under pressure when questioned by DI Addison, digging herself into even more trouble. Meanwhile, Al and Jimmi swap diets - what could possibly go wrong? Heston encounters novelist Ed, who is detested by his fellow villagers for parodying them in his successful books - but will he bow under pressure? - Clean
E74CleanDaniel comes to the aid of a patient who has been sacked for bringing drugs into the workplace. Daniel believes he is clean and sets out to help him prove it. Jimmi challenges Al to get fit. Meanwhile, Karen is on tenterhooks as she and Rob prepare to welcome their first foster child, and Mrs Tembe has a proposal for Valerie. - Below the Belt
E75Below the BeltZara is consulted by a student whose boyfriend has lost interest in sex. It looks like he is having an affair, but is there more to this case than meets the eye? A triumphant Valerie returns to the Mill. Meanwhile, Al takes up a new sport and Karen and Rob struggle to adapt to life with Hannah. - Brotherly Love
E76Brotherly LoveAyesha becomes concerned about a young autistic man who is moving into a group home. Is the move in his best interests, or is he being pushed by his big brother? It is Hannah's last day, and Karen is determined to get through to her. Sid sees one of his favourite patients, Mrs Robinson, and is faced with a major challenge. - Wolf
E78WolfJimmi tries to help the victim of a violent attack. She claims to have seen her attacker again, but is her mind playing tricks on her? Sid is doubting himself again, and he receives support from an unexpected source. A routine staff meeting offers a challenge to Al and gives Mrs Tembe an idea for a fresh initiative. - Mirza Sahiban
E79Mirza SahibanRuhma visits expectant couple Nadiya and Fazal whose baby has a heart defect which she feels may be the result of their being cousins. When Nadiya crashes her car Fazal fears that she is trying to induce a miscarriage but it is Fazal's frosty aunt, who has never liked Nadiya, who reconciles them with a confession of her own. - Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Tea
E91Everything You Always Wanted to Know about TeaZara and Daniel attend a gender equality workshop. The only man there, he soon gets picked on by one of the attendees, and upsets the host, who is transgender. Al gets his results from his GP, but it's not all good. - On Reflection
E98On ReflectionZara and Daniel's liaison is front page news, and their colleagues run riot with the gossip. However, the fun is short-lived after Zara is victim to a depraved patient's actions. Journalist Harriet is trying to kick-start her life, starting with her career. But writing a hack article on Daniel is not what she had in mind. - Impasse
E99ImpasseZara gets some news which takes the wind right out of her sails, while Tyler offers to show Ayesha his hidden depths. An elderly patient has disappeared in the middle of the night and then refused to reveal where he has been. The man's son is convinced he has memory problems and recruits Heston to solve the mystery. - Clues to My Heart
E100Clues to My HeartJimmi does a good job of reassuring Sid about his patients' deaths, only to witness Al calling Sid by a particularly insensitive nickname. Meanwhile, Ayesha's date with Tyler turns into an episode of Crimewatch. Mrs Tembe becomes a Cyrano de Bergerac for a desperate, lonely friend at the church. - 10,000 Hours
E10210,000 HoursRuhma tries to convince Sid not to leave medicine while they anxiously await news on a patient. Meanwhile, Zara asks Emma for advice on parenting. Al is stuck between two neighbours each trying to convince him the other is mentally unwell, but matters take a dark turn and Al is put in grave danger. - Victimless Crime
E104Victimless CrimeDaniel's patient Marie Soames tells him that her work colleague and old flame Jon Moore is dating Leona, a glamorous model several years his junior. However Leona is a con-woman who preys on gullible old men and Daniel sets out to unmask her. Meanwhile Valerie recognizes student Tom Rodmore as the up-skirt er and publicly shames him following his arrest. - Meat Is Murder
E109Meat Is MurderMrs Tembe encounters a vegetarian chef who is consumed by a powerful craving for meat. Zara turns tiger-mum when she discovers that Joe is up for the lead in the nativity play. Meanwhile, Emma decides to throw caution to the wind, but will she live to regret her actions? - Never Event
E116Never EventZara has to give some devastating news, which causes a patient to proposition her long-term business rival. What could possibly go wrong? Jimmi grapples with his surreal experience at the vita course, while Heston finds his perfect Scrooge. Meanwhile, Al alienates himself after his teasing goes too far. - Bah Humbug
E117Bah HumbugAl gets a visitor from doctor friend Dave Dunham who is celebrating a split from his wife and a return to drinking. However his odd behaviour gives Al cause for concern and it becomes evident that he has a mental problem, not helped by his medication. At the surgery the final cast for 'A Christmas Carol' is announced. - The Pink Room
E120The Pink RoomElderly Nick and Carole Parnell are unwilling to put daughter Gemma, who needs constant care, into a home despite Daniel's view that they should consider themselves. Ultimately Daniel finds a way for them to communicate and provide a partial solution. Heston gets more and more frustrated by his colleagues' ideas on improving the play with Karen suggesting that Adam gets involved. - Breaking the News
E121Breaking the NewsLena and Emma bond over an evening drink, whilst Max and Rosie find themselves in the same bar. Meanwhile at the Campus, Valerie takes charge of the Christmas decorations. Mrs Tembe and Sid help a couple who find out some difficult truths about their family situation. - The Twelve Divas of Christmas
E122The Twelve Divas of ChristmasThe final rehearsal for the play sees the cast at loggerheads and Zara sacking Karen. Back home Karen has a heart to heart with Adam who comes out to her as well as making a surprising confession to Rob. Tyler quizzes Emma about Ayesha's mother, whom she wants to invite for Christmas whilst in the pub Jimmi is unsettled by Max's drunken behaviour. - Bloodlines
E124BloodlinesBarry investigates when student Kim Mertens, wheelchair bound since being stabbed in a pub fight a year earlier, receives anonymous letters containing money. When Daniel gets involved the identity of the mystery donor is revealed. Rob introduces Tyler, himself the product of the care system, to Adam, who entertains Tyler and the Hollins with his one-man show whilst Ruhma finds a way to cure Sid 's stage fright. - A Christmas Carol
E125A Christmas CarolThe staff finally perform 'A Christmas Carol' with art mirroring life as Al plays Scrooge and his colleagues double up to play a variety of roles. They are all thoroughly professional and, despite the quarrels and misgivings at rehearsals, the production is a triumph. - Little Darlings
E128Little DarlingsAn excited Ayesha prepares to move in with Tyler, but he is clearly keeping a big secret from her. Meanwhile, a distressed Rosie practically begs Heston for some sleeping tablets. Rob is called to a local school when a teacher discovers a vulnerable student has a large suspicious bruise. - Compulsion
E129CompulsionKaren makes it her mission to cheer Adam up, but what he really needs is a reality check. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe shows her manipulative side and Jimmi is the unsuspecting victim. Heston is called upon to save the day when he encounters a troubled young man whose health is being compromised by a cult. - My Name is Rosie
E130My Name is RosieJimmi visits Rosie, who seems unusually positive, given that Max Bauman has made it to the finals of his sexist contest, but when Rosie tries to confront Bauman she only makes it worse for herself. Valerie makes to Mrs Tembe her objections to a lending library whilst Adam is determined that he wants to be his disabled mother's carer despite social services belief that he should remain in care. - The Ties That Bind
E146The Ties That BindKaren and Rob help foster child Adam to reconnect with his mum. Meanwhile, hurt by ex-boyfriend Tyler's disappearing act, Ayesha loses patience when Emma is too preoccupied with her own relationship issues. When an autistic teenager turns up looking for his student sister, Sid must help them find a way to adapt their close relationship now the sister has moved out. - Suspicious Mind
E147Suspicious MindValerie tricks Mrs Tembe into going pheromone dating, and one of them makes an unexpected match. Karen and Rob must say a fond farewell to foster child Adam. Jean insists her husband has a serious health problem, but surgeon Graham maintains she is increasingly manic. When Graham reveals Jean hit him, Heston believes him - but if he is wrong, Graham's patients may be at risk. - Scaredy-Cat
E148Scaredy-CatAl makes a bet with Ayesha that he can go two hours without human contact, but his peace is shattered by news from Mrs Tembe. When Lena finally admits her affair to her husband, she is forced to choose between him and Emma. A woman with social anxiety working at a charity shop tries to reunite a brooch with its owner, but when she is accused of theft by her bullying boss, can she finally stand up for herself? - Blitz Spirit
E149Blitz SpiritEmma worries that circumstances are rushing her relationship with Lena, while Shak finds his first driving lesson with Ruhma isn't the smooth ride he anticipated. When a teenager is threatened by her mum's boyfriend, she turns to a girl gang for protection. But will it be a case of out of the frying pan into the fire? - Illegally High
E151Illegally HighThe Mill team rally round in the aftermath of Mrs Tembe's dramatic collapse. Emma and Lena have a massive row. When a teenager starts selling his dad's old stock of formerly legal highs, his buyers start collapsing from the bad batch. Daniel races to trace the drugs before there are any fatalities. - Calling George
E154Calling GeorgeBarry investigates when a building on the university campus due to be demolished appears to be haunted and meets fashion lecturer Teresa McKenna, who is looking for some of her teaching tapes. She tells Barry that there is a friendly ghost called George, who died there after an accident. Barry leaves but realizes he has left his keys in the building but, after a heart to heart with George, his keys suddenly reappear. - Surveillance
E160SurveillanceRob ends up counselling a burglar who is struggling to come to terms with his relationship breakdown. Daniel takes a huge risk and visits Sarah - will this be the end of his career? Karen is horrified to discover how far Al will go to in order to keep an eye on his mother. - The BeginningE167
The BeginningSid faces one of the most important interviews of his career, with the woman who inspired him to become a doctor in the first place, but will he live up to her expectations? Karen meets a teenage boy whose obsession with having a past life threatens to destroy the life he has. - I DoE168
I DoBonding over a motorbike steers Mrs Tembe and JJ's relationship in an exciting new direction. Meanwhile, Ayesha is worried when Al suffers a crushing headache. Daniel's critically ill friend desperately wants one last chance to make amends with his wife as she faces a decision that could change their lives forever. - Tangled WebsE169
Tangled WebsValerie goes too far when she pries into Emma and Sid's personal life. Meanwhile, Daniel and Mrs Tembe are sure they can help Sid with his issues, but how exactly do they solve a problem like Miss Pitman? Ayesha's cousin enlists her help to convince a couple that she'd be the perfect surrogate, but she is hiding a secret that could ruin everything. - Hell Is More KindE173
Hell Is More KindSomeone has some harsh advice for Valerie. Elsewhere, a desperate Emma goes too far in trying to forget her troubles. Daniel mocks when Zara tells him she is going to try a new approach with patients. She later tries it out on someone recovering from breast cancer, but does Daniel have a point? - Seven YearsE174
Seven YearsEmma fears for her career and tries to stop Jimmi from telling the partners what she did. Zara hatches a new plan, and JJ is worried about his future with Mrs Tembe. Ayesha has to deliver shocking news to an old friend who randomly disappeared seven years ago and was assumed dead. - Take a Dive into Lake MeE175
Take a Dive into Lake MeJJ accuses Mrs Tembe of being ashamed of him and gives her an ultimatum, but how will she respond? Al shares his deepest fear with Jimmi, but will he take his friend's advice? Sid is in for quite a few surprises when he meets someone battling bigger demons than he is. - The Open RoadE176
The Open RoadIn a great mood after her lunch with JJ, Mrs Tembe's unusual positivity piques Karen's interest - will she expose Mrs Tembe's new romance? Someone from Ayesha's past appears on her doorstep, but will she be pleased to see him? Daniel is caught in the middle when a family pitches up in a camper van. Dad thinks mom's faking illness, while son Finn fears they are hiding a darker secret. Can Daniel make them communicate before the family falls apart? - LegacyE177
LegacyAyesha is overjoyed by her visitor but soon finds he is not himself - will she get to the bottom of his troubles? Mrs Tembe finds it hard to confide in Ruhma about her new relationship. When a restaurant is petrol-bombed, owner Andreas blames neighbour Billy, but Billy is adamant he was trying to save Andreas. When son Theo arrives, Jimmi realises something doesn't add up - will he crack the case and stop the feud? - Versions of UsE178
Versions of UsValerie is being super professional after her telling off, but when a patient seems to be lying, she turns to Daniel for advice. Mrs Tembe and JJ's relationship is blossoming, but when she doesn't introduce him to a friend, JJ feels rejected. When bride-to-be Katie learns she is pregnant, she shares her joy on her vlog before even telling her family. But her online life doesn't seem to match reality - just what is she hiding? - One of the LadsE179
One of the LadsMrs Tembe introduces her new beau, but when she makes a surprise announcement, her friends wonder if she is making the right decision. Al and Ayesha share their family woes and devise a plan to help each other. Groom Dave is having an affair, girlfriend Anita wants to stop the wedding, best man Paul is hitting on Anita, and no-one else has shown up. Rob is caught in the middle - whose side should he take? - Golden BoyE181
Golden BoyWhen Ayesha learns Karl is wanted by the police, she assumes the worst - has he really gone Awol? Karen does some digging on JJ and discovers the police want to question him, but will she reach Mrs Tembe before she leaves with him for her holiday? A dying woman gets ready for her son's final visit, but when Sid discovers her son is dead, he realises she also had dementia. Will he send her to a hospice or stay with her until the end so she doesn't die with strangers?
