Series 18
2003 · 46 episodes
Episodes
1. End of the Line (1)
September 13, 2003
2. End of the Line (2)
September 14, 2003
3. Breathe Deeply...
September 20, 2003
The consequences of the train crash begin to hit home. Comfort struggles to come to terms with what has happened. And Jim warns Nikki not to get involved with Paul.
4. Perks of the Job
September 27, 2003
5. Flash in the Pan
October 4, 2003
6. Against Protocol
October 11, 2003
7. Can't Let Go
October 18, 2003
8. Truth or Dare
October 25, 2003
9. In the Frame
November 1, 2003
Comfort is disgusted when female members of staff strike raunchy poses for a charity calendar, and Tally works out that Harry has been self-prescribing.
10. Black Dog Day
November 8, 2003
11. Falling for a Friend
November 15, 2003
Harry's attempt to kiss Lara at the calendar launch backfires, Comfort is led astray by a friend out for a good time, and Roxy confesses to being a surrogate mother.
12. Second Best
November 22, 2003
13. First Impressions
November 29, 2003
14. Christmas Spirit
December 6, 2003
15. Never Judge a Book
December 13, 2003
Jim whisks Nikki away for a cosy weekend at his remote country house, Bex drowns her sorrows in wine and cigarettes, and Charlie's son finally responds to treatment.
16. Eat, Drink and Be Merry
December 20, 2003
17. I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
December 27, 2003
I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good: Luke feels responsible for a man's death at an Army barracks, while the love triangle between Baz, Dan and Charlie reaches a dramatic climax.
18. Ahead of the Game
January 3, 2004
19. Where There's Life...
January 10, 2004
20. No Weddings and a Funeral
January 17, 2004
21. Emotional Rescue (1)
January 24, 2004
22. Emotional Rescue (2)
January 31, 2004
Lara dives underwater to save Simon, Fin sends Comfort home drunk and Jim struggles to keep order when the hospital is besieged by patients.
23. Passions and Convictions
February 7, 2003
24. Fallen Hero
February 14, 2004
Valentine's Day proves traumatic for the staff at Holby A&E, as Nikki tries to decide what to do about her pregnancy, and Comfort and Fin struggle to handle their break-up.
25. Taking Care
February 21, 2004
26. What Parents Do
February 28, 2004
The attraction between Simon and Lara proves too strong to resist, Roxy tries to stop Nikki going ahead with the termination and Comfort misses her counselling session.
27. Love and Loathing
March 6, 2004
28. Finding Faith
March 13, 2004
29. Parenthood
March 27, 2004
Roxy goes into premature labour, causing Nikki to put her grievances aside to help deliver the baby in the back of her car.
30. Another Perfect Day
April 3, 2004
Roxy gives her baby away, but the new parents are far from happy with the bundle of joy. Comfort prepares for her last day, and Tally manipulates her father.
31. I Love You, I Hate You
April 10, 2004
32. Forget Me Not
April 17, 2004
Tally hits rock bottom after Harry suspends her and Simon tells her she was his biggest mistake, while Roxy faces heartbreak when the surrogate parents want the baby.
33. Lock Down
April 24, 2004
34. Much Wants More
May 1, 2004
Abs is attacked by a man who blames him for the death of his child, while Harry realises he has been neglecting Tally and suggests they take a holiday together.
35. Breaking Point
June 8, 2004
36. Don't Go There
May 23, 2004
37. World Gone Wrong (1)
May 29, 2004
Harry's return to work prompts Charlie to draft his resignation letter, Fin and Comfort enjoy a romantic picnic, while Nikki and Lara are taken hostage.
38. World Gone Wrong (2)
May 30, 2004
39. The Good Father
June 5, 2004
Nikki's slow recovery from the fall is set back by devastating news, Luke reluctantly attends the inquest, and Kate insists Greg's death was his fault.
40. Dreams and Disappointments
July 17, 2004
41. And the Bride Wore Red
July 24, 2004
New paramedic Nina makes a bad impression, Josh's date with Caroline turns out to be an unmitigated disaster, and Lara is forced to take desperate measures.
42. A Dangerous Initiative
July 31, 2004
Nina annoys the rest of her team by playing the heroine. Simon is summoned to see Harry, Caroline pulls away from Josh, and Bex is on cloud nine.
43. Inside Out
August 7, 2004
44. Who Cares
August 14, 2004
45. Love, Honour and Betray
August 21, 2004
Tess treats a woman who has been severely beaten, and attempts to find out how she came by her injuries, while Simon and Lara celebrate their stag and hen nights.
46. Ring of Truth
August 28, 2004
Lara's big day is put in jeopardy when Abs makes a shocking discovery and the plane taking Simon to the wedding crashes and explodes.