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S20 E16 ∙ New Ain't All It's Cracked Up to Be ∙ 75 min

Frieda forces new trainee Nicky to question what kind of doctor she wants to be.

S20 E1 · The Prisoner
Ric arrives in prison to begin his sentence.
S20 E2 · Ready or Not
Sacha finds his allegiances tested.
S20 E3 · There by the Grace Of...
Essie gets involved with Gaskell's trial.
S20 E4 · Hanssen Is As Hanssen Does
Hanssen is pushed to the brink.
S20 E5 · One Day at a Time
Nicky tests Sacha's patience in a bid to prove her abilities.
S20 E6 · Not Your Home Now
Hanssen steps down as CEO, with Serena agreeing to take over.
S20 E7 · Precipice
Roxanna tries to convince Oliver to risk another surgery.
S20 E8 · Hard Day's Night
On her first night shift, Nicky must cope with an overbearing new registrar.
S20 E9 · Ache
Roxanna pitches an experimental treatment that could help Oliver recover.
S20 E10 · Square One
Gaskell fights to protect his trial and save his patient.
S20 E11 · The L Word
Roxanna tries to cure Oliver, but in the process opens old wounds.
S20 E12 · No Matter Where You Go, There You Are - Part One
Ric Griffin finally stands trial, accused of manslaughter.
S20 E13 · No Matter Where You Go, There You Are - Part Two
Ollie faces a hard truth.
S20 E14 · Tete a Tate
Roxanna questions Gaskell's motives when he takes on a controversial new case.
S20 E15 · Tate Gallery
A revelation about Gaskell forces Roxanna to choose where her loyalties lie.
S20 E16 · New Ain't All It's Cracked Up to Be
Frieda forces new trainee Nicky to question what kind of doctor she wants to be.
S20 E17 · The Way We Were
Dominic is confronted by a ghost from the past.
S20 E18 · Headstrong
Fletch clashes with Abigail.
S20 E19 · Bubble Wrap
Gaskell takes a huge risk to save his trial.
S20 E20 · Blind Spot
Roxanna's fears grow for Hanssen.
S20 E21 · Belonging
Healthy competition turns sour when Meena and Nicky treat the same patient.
S20 E22 · Only a Word
Frieda has to decide what to do when Roman crashes back into her life.
S20 E23 · None But the Brave
Jac Naylor is back at the hospital, but her return is not quite what it seems.
S20 E24 · Primum Non Nocere - Part One
Meena uncovers disturbing news that could spell trouble for Gaskell.
S20 E25 · Primum Non Nocere - Part Two
Bernie must fight for Serena when a medical emergency draws her attention.
S20 E26 · Fallen Idol
A mistake brings Nicky a lot closer to Zav than she bargained for.
S20 E27 · The Anniversary Waltz
Serena and Ric battle to save a familiar patient.
S20 E28 · Into the Light
Hanssen is pushed to the edge by an unexpected visitor.
S20 E29 · The Friend Zone
Sacha tries a new romance.
S20 E30 · Two for Joy
Jac is determined to prove she is a doctor and not a patient.
S20 E31 · Child in Your Shadow
Fletch is shocked by a face from his past.
S20 E32 · Bygones
Fletch clashes with estranged father Steven.
S20 E33 · Bargaining
Roxanna and Gaskell clash over the treatment of a patient close to their hearts.
S20 E34 · All Business
Essie faces a dilemma when trial patient Josh's condition deteriorates.
S20 E35 · Man Down
A special episode focusing on male mental health.
S20 E36 · Keep Your Friends Close
Hanssen tries to bury himself in his work.
S20 E37 · All Lies Lead to the Truth
An unexpected new friendship helps Frieda find her way.
S20 E38 · One Man and His God
Hanssen and Gaskell recall the earliest days of their friendship.
S20 E39 · Undoing
Hanssen holds a fretful bedside vigil at the hospital.
S20 E40 · Inscrutable
Sacha takes on a marathon operation.
S20 E41 · The Three Musketeers
Xavier's secrets are laid bare when his wounded grandfather arrives.
S20 E42 · Stains
With Hanssen inching closer to the truth, Gaskell fears exposure.
S20 E43 · Too Good to Be True
Fletch finally confronts Jac over their feelings for each other.
S20 E44 · The Family You Choose
A tricky case causes Xavier to lose his cool with Jason.
S20 E45 · Report to the Mirror, Part One
Hanssen tries to bring the hospital back from the brink.
S20 E46 · Report to the Mirror, Part Two
Jac needs Gaskell's help, while Meena outs his nefarious deeds.
S20 E47 · One of Us
Fletch and Sacha call on some familiar faces for help in Jac's hour of need.
S20 E48 · Hold My Hand
Serena fights chaos on the ward during a hospital inspection.
S20 E49 · Love Is
A face from the past forces Serena to think about her future.
S20 E50 · The Right Sort of Animal
Dom fights for his relationship.
S20 E51 · Family Ties
An acquaintance from Nicky's past puts her in a difficult position.
S20 E52 · Best Christmas Ever
Christmas Day opens up old wounds for Fletch.