Series 17

Déjà Vu

Sep 14, 2002

Three months on, Nikki returns to work and finds the experience still haunts her and has to deal with a stabbing victim on her first shift. Jack is embarrased when she finds out about his spontaneous marriage proposal by her bedside. While

Protection

Sep 21, 2002

Lara begins her court trial and suffers flashbacks and the bad memories associated with her assault. New SHO locum Heather Lincoln arrives and doesn't go unnoticed by Simon, who gives her a guided tour – Colette teases ‘Does the tour in

Judgement Day

Sep 28, 2002

It's the day of Lara's trial, but she's not feeling positive since Melanie Collier denied her husband raped her. Lara tries to convince the jury her act was self-defence. Lara is shocked, when they return their verdict. While Duffy is in co

Thicker Than Water

Oct 5, 2002

Simon gets into hot water when he becomes too involved with a patient and her sister. Josh is not himself and his relationship with Colette is feeling the strain.

What Little Girls Are Made Of

Oct 12, 2002

A father threatens legal action against the hospital when his son is the victim of a misdiagnosis. Duffy resolves to move on after her mother's death.

What's Love Got to Do With It?

Oct 19, 2002

Roxanne finds it increasingly difficult to juggle work and motherhood. Both Duffy and Comfort are surprised to learn that they each have an admirer.

The Ties That Bind

Oct 26, 2002

Punch-ups, riot acts and romance from Holby. Love blossoms for Duffy. Harry reads Simon and Dillon the riot act over their punch-up, but Heather has the final say.

It's a Boy Thing

Nov 2, 2002

Josh finds himself in the middle of a conflict between a father and his son; Anna tries to uncover the cause of a patient's illness; and Jack lies to Tony about their father.

Innocence

Nov 9, 2002

Lara faces judgement day in the appeal court; a suspected overdose patient forces Roxy to confront ghosts from her past.

Return of the Native

Nov 16, 2002

It's Lara s first day back and when Heather's incompetence lands her in deep trouble, Simon and Dillon unite to seek revenge.

Up to Your Neck in It

Nov 23, 2002

Josh rescues a boy from drowning after his father's car rolls into a river. Nikki is refusing to talk to Jack after his behaviour.

Gimme Shelter

Nov 30, 2002

Lara realises how vulnerable the events of the past few months have left her. Meanwhile, Nikki is reprimanded for endangering a patient's life, but later redeems herself when called upon to deal with a little girl whose mother has been viol

Blame

Dec 7, 2002

Lara faces new problems when the police officer who helped put her in jail is brought into the department. An horrific RTA dredges up painful memories for Josh.

Feuds and Fury

Dec 14, 2002

A Christmas-tree thief chops off his own thumb and a farmer injures his leg while trying to catch him. Things don't look good for the thief's thumb and there's a valuable lesson to be learned about the care of severed digits. The plastic su

Some Comfort, No Joy and a Bit Too Much Love

Dec 21, 2002

Spirits are high at the staff Christmas party. As Simon and Colette disappear outside for a kiss, they are unaware that Josh's life is on the line.

Living for the Moment

Dec 28, 2002

Diane, a patient admitted early on, has Parkinson's but her symptoms are not consistent with that disease. Could the fact that her police inspector husband's been feeding her ecstasy tablets help explain her condition? Then what about the y

Friend or Foe

Jan 4, 2003

A runaway electric saw is brought to life by a naughty youth, who breaks into a shed. When it's blown up, the youth is not looking too good. Laura casts doubt on a young mother and Duffy sees a nursing colleague doing possibly the worst thi

Collision Course

Jan 11, 2003

Harry is determined to rid the department of time-wasters. But when a private patient is brought in suffering from post-operative complications, he wonders if he has been too quick to judge.

Sins of the Father

Jan 18, 2003

Josh and Comfort stumble across a badly-injured Jack, while Dillon's Good Samaritan skills are put to use on a neglected teenager with learning difficulties. Meanwhile, Simon's new girlfriend, Jane, visits the department with a close friend

Spiteful God

Jan 25, 2003

It's trying times for everyone in this episode. While Josh can't accept that he and Colette are history, receptionist Jack is having to do some dirty work for his gangster dad. Meanwhile, paramedic Fin's daughter Emma, is brought in to casu

Flight

Feb 1, 2003

Duffy's intended, Ryan, is obviously a wrong ‘un and yet everybody is wishing her well as she leaves Holby to set up home and a business with him. Receptionist Jack's foray into his gangster dad's twilight world forces him to make a big d

Love Hurts

Feb 8, 2003

It looks as if long-suffering Duffy's beautiful dream may turn into a nightmare, as security guard Ryan proves to be nothing like the perfect man she'd hoped for. Dillon and Colette take it upon themselves to fight it out for her old job, a

Hitting Home (1)

Feb 15, 2003

Ryan is still AWOL with Duffy's money, and this week Duffy puts her house up for sale in order to get the moeny back. Fin and Comfort are called to a suspected break-in and attack, and at the hospital Lara is treating her. Lara is concerned

Hitting Home (2)

Feb 22, 2003

The paramedics are called out to Sheila's house but are surprised to find it's her daughter-in-law Jenny who's in need of help, pushing Comfort into a confrontation. Has the family abuse gone full circle? Meanwhile, one of Jane's clients is

Dire Straits

Mar 1, 2003

Events take a tragic turn when Jeff tactlessly threatens a highly-strung man while on a call-out with Nikki, and the arrival of an attractive neurologist causes problems between Harry and Charlie.

Fool for Love

Mar 8, 2003

Josh, in his new job as duty officer, clashes with Finlay over the treatment of a heart attack patient, while a face from the past ruins Ben's plans for a romantic evening with Tony.

Keep It in the Family

Mar 15, 2003

After the death of an adopted patient, Merlin is compelled to search out his own birth parents, while Simon rushes Jane into casualty when she is diagnosed with a tumour, and Harry `s secret dinner date with Selina is interrupted when Tally

A Hard Day's Night

Mar 22, 2003

Harry returns to work after the death of his wife; Simon takes an unprofessional interest in Jane's operation; when Colette is attacked by a patient's relative, she is forced to reveal her pregnancy.

Side Effects

Mar 29, 2003

It's Harry's first day back at work after his wife's death, and he puts himself in danger after overstepping the mark. Meanwhile, Bex calls the police when he sees Jack sneak into the hospital to see Tony.

An Act of God

Apr 5, 2003

With the power down and the ED in chaos, Harry takes drastic measures to save a patient. As Merlin looks forward to meeting his birth mother, she has second thoughts, and Duffy is in for a shock when a familiar face returns to Holby.

The Point of No Return

Apr 12, 2003

Ryan returns and Duffy has to make a life-changing decision. Jack tries to persuade a reluctant Tony to accept Eddie's offer of a kidney, and Simon is shocked when Jane leaves hospital early and refuses to let him care for her. Meanwhile, A

Stuck in the Middle with You

Apr 19, 2003

New paramedic Luke spends his first day at work trapped in a cellar with a young girl following a gas explosion, Harry's behaviour leads some members of the team to question whether he's returned to work too soon, and Anna's relationship wi

Getting Through

Apr 26, 2003

While treating an injured man, Lara suddenly finds herself in a life-threatening situation, Merlin discovers a terrible secret about Anna but is unable to discuss it with her, and Jack is distraught when his father wakes up from his transpl

Hurt the One You Love

May 3, 2003

Anna tells a desperate Merlin that they can't be together, and Jack and Tony say their final goodbyes to Eddie as he succumbs to a post-operative infection. Meanwhile, Simon is heartbroken when Jane stakes a claim for her independence and l

An Accident Waiting to Happen

May 10, 2003

Colette receives some terrible news, but gets no sympathy from Simon. Bex and Luke's secret is revealed. And Jack and Tony say goodbye to Eddie

Out on a Limb

May 17, 2003

Bex spreads the word when she overhears Jack say he's planning to propose to Nikki. Josh joins Colette to hear the test results. A Holby United player is brought in.

Baby Blues

May 31, 2003

Colette tells Simon that he's responsible for the genetic abnormalities of their unborn child, and talks through with Comfort whether or not she should keep the baby.

Last Man Standing

Jun 7, 2003

Josh swallows his pride and finally faces Colette, who is finding it very hard working with both him and Simon. Preparations for the wedding are well under way.

Three in a Bed

Jun 14, 2003

Josh and Simon's feud starts affecting their jobs, with serious consequences for Simon's future. Bex revels in the latest tidbit of gossip, to Lara's disgust

A Special Day

Jun 21, 2003

Niki is on her way to church with Dillion when the see a man lying on the road. Dillion gets out but the man shoots him and kidnaps Niki. He appears to be working for the man who Jack owes money to (don't know his name). Back at the recepti