Set in an Auckland City hospital that follows the complicated personal and professional lives of its staff and their families and friends.
Where to Watch Shortland Street • Season 35
45 Episodes
Monday, 16th February 2026
E1
Monday, 16th February 2026Chris Warner is forced to face the past when his lost love Rachel McKenna returns to Shortland Street.
Tuesday, 17th February 2026
E2
Tuesday, 17th February 2026The antics of the engagement party play out - who's hooked up? Who's going to regret it? And who's going to want more?
Wednesday, 18th February 2026
E3
Wednesday, 18th February 2026Is an unaware Chris walking into Rachel's trap? Nazar tries to push on without Monique.
Monday, 23rd February 2026
E4
Monday, 23rd February 2026Cindy goes rogue on a wild hunt through the hospital. Emmett's backed into a corner as his tremors worsen.
Tuesday, 24th February 2026
E5
Tuesday, 24th February 2026A mass-casualty event at a summer music festival causes chaos at the hospital.
Wednesday, 25th February 2026
E6
Wednesday, 25th February 2026Libby plays detective over David's dodgy dealings. Sage and Emmett weigh up love.
Monday, 2nd March 2026
E7
Monday, 2nd March 2026An avoidant Marty is forced to face his past. Rachel's reappearance places strain on Chris and Selina's relationship.
Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
E8
Tuesday, 3rd March 2026New surgeon Izzy causes a stir at Shortland Street, while Sage struggles to keep it casual with Cody.
Wednesday, 4th March 2026
E9
Wednesday, 4th March 2026Phil stokes a rivalry when Izzy suggests a challenge. Marty's behaviour rings alarm bells for Maeve.
Monday, 9th March 2026
E10
Monday, 9th March 2026Phil and Izzy fight for a place in Dr Ropata's surgery, while Chris spars with Marianne.
Tuesday, 10th March 2026
E11
Tuesday, 10th March 2026Chris and Rachel's romantic history becomes hard to ignore. Tensions spike in ED as Emmett denies his deteriorating health.
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
E12
Wednesday, 11th March 2026Chris' past threatens Selina's future. A guilty Nazar recruits Cindy for a secret mission.
Monday, 16th March 2026
E13
Monday, 16th March 2026Maeve tries to mark a milestone, while Selina kicks off a crusade.
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
E14
Tuesday, 17th March 2026The jury is out for Poppy as Hendrix's trial result is announced. Nazar rages against the Shortland Street gossip machine.
Wednesday, 18th March 2026
E15
Wednesday, 18th March 2026Phil and Izzy settle in for the night shift, while Marty and Nazar saddle up for a big night.
Monday, 23rd March 2026
E16
Monday, 23rd March 2026Drew McCaskill returns to Ferndale with grape expectations. A determined Libby sets her sights on fresh romantic prey.
Tuesday, 24th March 2026
E17
Tuesday, 24th March 2026Destabilised by his diagnosis, Emmett tries to prioritise family. Chris wades further into romantic turmoil.
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
E18
Wednesday, 25th March 2026Proximity to Drew forces Phil to wrestle with her feelings. David puts the pressure on Rachel to resolve their Warner problem.
Tuesday, 31st March 2026
E19
Tuesday, 31st March 2026Are Phil and Drew ready to take the plunge? With Emmett away from ED, Poppy prepares to step up.
Wednesday, 1st April 2026
E20
Wednesday, 1st April 2026Crane wastes no time making her presence known in ED. Phil's day off turns into a crash course in parenting.
Thursday, 2nd April 2026
E21
Thursday, 2nd April 2026Chris and Rachel dig their heels in over the new Plastics department. A high-octane incident stops Ash in his tracks.
Monday, 6th April 2026
E22
Monday, 6th April 2026Boyd gives Drew an ultimatum. Izzy frets that Nazar will discover her secret.
Tuesday, 7th April 2026
E23
Tuesday, 7th April 2026Rachel's up against the wall as David's deadline approaches. Libby throws a Marty Party.
Wednesday, 8th April 2026
E24
Wednesday, 8th April 2026Is Drew ready to choose? Cindy and Ash's dysfunction threatens to overrun ED.
Monday, 13th April 2026
E25
Monday, 13th April 2026Chris makes a power play to save face. Close quarters force Maeve and Crane into a corner.
Tuesday, 14th April 2026
E26
Tuesday, 14th April 2026Cindy goes behind Ash's back to crack the case. Maeve questions whether she's ready to move on.
Wednesday, 15th April 2026
E27
Wednesday, 15th April 2026The opening of David's new Fertility Clinic has Chris on high alert. Ash has his work cut out for him.
Monday, 20th April 2026
E28
Monday, 20th April 2026Outmanoeuvred at every turn, Chris struggles for a next step, while Phil grows frustrated.
Tuesday, 21st April 2026
E29
Tuesday, 21st April 2026Poppy is thrown into turmoil when Marianne's condition is revealed. Phil falls foul of Libby's new staff rating system.
Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
E30
Wednesday, 22nd April 2026Chris grows uncertain of Rachel's plan. Phil's birthday turns to fireworks.
Monday, 27th April 2026
E31
Monday, 27th April 2026Chris and Rachel take the fight against Kearney to the next level. Phil faces the fallout from her birthday blowup.
Tuesday, 28th April 2026
E32
Tuesday, 28th April 2026Libby can't avoid her problems forever. Selina falls in further with the Fertility Clinic.
Wednesday, 29th April 2026
E33
Wednesday, 29th April 2026Selina reels from David's denial. Phil tries to play nice with Izzy.
Monday, 4th May 2026
E34
Monday, 4th May 2026Sage's day comes crashing down, while Selina decides to go solo.
Tuesday, 5th May 2026
E35
Tuesday, 5th May 2026The team leap to respond to carnage in the carpark. Vili tries to stoke Marty's fury.
Wednesday, 6th May 2026
E36
Wednesday, 6th May 2026Phil risks it all for an emergency surgery. Chris and Rachel set their sights on Libby.
Monday, 11th May 2026
E37
Monday, 11th May 2026Emmett's back and wants to have it all, while new surgeon Arlo causes a stir amongst the staff.
Tuesday, 12th May 2026
E38
Tuesday, 12th May 2026Emmett and Crane battle over territory. Chris tries to get through to Selina.
Wednesday, 13th May 2026
E39
Wednesday, 13th May 2026Warner, McKenna, and Kearney stand together. Cody hides his secret.
Monday, 18th May 2026
E40
Monday, 18th May 2026Chris and Rachel reel from David's arrest. The weight of legacy lies heavy on Izzy.
Tuesday, 19th May 2026
E41
Tuesday, 19th May 2026Chris takes the reins at the embattled Fertility Clinic. Exam day arrives for Phil and Izzy.
Wednesday, 20th May 2026
E42
Wednesday, 20th May 2026Phil and Izzy face the fallout of their missed exam. Maeve grapples with her feelings for Crane.
Monday, 25th May 2026
E43
Monday, 25th May 2026Monique's back and on a mission. Cody stands his ground with Arlo.
Tuesday, 26th May 2026
E44
Tuesday, 26th May 2026Chris clashes with new Head of Marketing Paul. Monique and Nazar try to face the truth.
Wednesday, 27th May 2026
E45
Wednesday, 27th May 2026Marty and Esther adjust to a new order, while Monique and Nazar go all in.
