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The heartwarming and humorous adventures of a young country vet in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1930s. A remake of the 1978 series.

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  1. Background image for What a Balls Up!
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - What a Balls Up!

    S3:E4

    James is finally succeeding with the farmers’ uptake of the Ministry of Agriculture’s TB testing scheme, but is struggling with the complicated paperwork - a fact that he is keen to keep from Siegfried. Tristan decides that he is outgrowing running the small animal surgery and buys a car to help with errands at the practice, which also provides him with transport for taking Florence, the daughter of Siegfried’s rival, George Pandhi, out on a date.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Where the Heart Is
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Where the Heart Is

    S2:E1

    It’s spring in 1938, and a trip back home to Glasgow presents James Herriot with a dilemma that will mean choosing between the people he loves when he is offered a position at his old mentor's forward-thinking practice.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - We Can But Hope

    S2:E3

    The fate of a struggling young widow causes difficulties for James and Helen's burgeoning romance. Meanwhile, Siegfried has another scheme to whip Tristan into shape, and a visit from Tricki Woo causes chaos in Skeldale House.

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  4. Background image for Many Happy Returns
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Many Happy Returns

    S2:E4

    It's an important day for Tristan in more ways than one, as he celebrates his birthday and Siegfried gives him new responsibilities as a vet. Tristan has to withstand the pressure and succeed in the challenge set by his older brother before returning to Skeldale for his birthday festivities. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall reminds James that he needs to tell Helen some home truths.

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  5. Background image for The Last Man In
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Last Man In

    S2:E5

    When a familiar face from Helen's past returns to Darrowby, James worries that he has to vie for her attention and steps up to compete against them at Mrs Pumphrey's annual cricket match. The rest of Skeldale House are apprehensive as the game can be brutal. Siegfried tries his best to train James and get a reluctant Tristan to step in, but it's not looking good for their Darrowby Eleven team.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for For Whom the Bell Tolls
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #6 - For Whom the Bell Tolls

    S3:E6

    The Skeldale House regulars think about what matters to them most when the radio reports that Britain is standing on the brink of war. As everyone processes the news, James discovers a case of TB at Heston Grange. Richard begs him not to report it or the farm will be shut down and he could lose his livelihood.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Semper Progrediens
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Semper Progrediens

    S2:E2

    With Tristan's encouragement, James asks Helen if she'd like to go to the local spring dance. But village resident Gerald's arrival with his injured dog, Rock, puts a spanner in the works. Meanwhile, Tristan worries that Siegfried is in danger of losing his edge.

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    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Home Truths

    S2:E6

    As Chamberlain heads to meet with Hitler in Munich, James prepares to face his parents and give them some difficult news. Meanwhile, James's agenda is derailed by an emergency with the Alderson's pregnant mare, Candy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Second Time Lucky
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Second Time Lucky

    S3:E1

    It is now spring 1939 and a potential world war looms. Tristan is now a qualified vet, while James enters a new stage of his life with Helen and at the practice. After being made joint business partner by Siegfried, James pushes to take on more responsibility via the Ministry of Agriculture's new bovine TB testing scheme, but its unexpected challenges risk pushing him to breaking point.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Honeymoon's Over
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Honeymoon's Over

    S3:E2

    Everyone is trying to get along as best they can in the face of changes at Skeldale House. Helen has moved into the bedsit upstairs with James. James struggles to get Siegfried to let him take the reins now that he is a junior partner, and the pair clash when he learns how much money Skeldale could make from the Ministry of Agriculture’s lucrative bovine TB testing scheme.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Edward
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Edward

    S3:E5

    Siegfried and Tristan are left in charge of Skeldale House, when Mrs Hall takes time off to meet up with an important person from her past. Siegfried immediately puts Tristan in charge of housekeeping duties and focuses on running the practice and educating a visiting work experience boy named Andrew Simmonds.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Another Farnon?
    8.0/10(778 votes)

    #12 - Another Farnon?

    S1:E2

    Skeldale House descends into chaos with the arrival of Siegfried's wayward brother Tristan. Helen provides James with a reason to stay in the Dales.

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    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Surviving Siegfried

    S3:E3

    Siegfried receives some difficult news and becomes even more irascible than usual. The perfect distraction comes along in the form of Major Sebright Saunders, who asks Siegfried to look at a difficult young racehorse called River.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Carpe Diem
    8.0/10(444 votes)

    #14 - Carpe Diem

    S4:E2

    Siegfried hires an experienced bookkeeper, but her efficient approach doesn’t suit everyone. James and Helen arrive at a big decision, and a ferret presents a challenge for the practice.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Holding the Baby
    8.0/10(334 votes)

    #15 - Holding the Baby

    S5:E2

    James needs a crash course for fatherhood. Mrs Hall referees between Siegfried and her new boss, Mr Bosworth, as they fall out over some of Mr Bosworth's safety tactics. Helen is concerned about the influence of Jenny's new friend Doris.

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  17. Background image for Uninvited Guests
    8.0/10(298 votes)

    #16 - Uninvited Guests

    S5:E4

    Tristan and Carmody can't see eye to eye, but a quest to Pumphrey Manor might just bring them together. Helen tries to support James when unresolved feelings resurface.

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  18. Background image for Glass Half Full
    8.0/10(312 votes)

    #17 - Glass Half Full

    S5:E6

    James starts to behave out of character while examining Tricki, and his health takes a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, Siegfried, needing an extra hand in Carmody's absence, recruits a reluctant Tristan to help.

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    Director:Andy Hay
  19. Background image for You've Got to Dream
    8.1/10(902 votes)

    #18 - You've Got to Dream

    S1:E1

    Fresh out of veterinary college in 1937, James Herriot struggles to find work in his Depression-struck home town of Glasgow. Seeking new opportunities, he pursues a position in the remote village of Darrowby working for eccentric local vet Siegfried Farnon, who is less than impressed by his early efforts. However, a difficult calving gives James a chance to prove his worth.

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    8.1/10(679 votes)

    #19 - All's Fair

    S1:E5

    It's the Darrowby Show and James is pleased as punch that he has been given the honour of Attending Vet. But Siegfried and Tristan know the job is a poisoned chalice and reckon James won't last the day without throwing in the towel.

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    8.1/10(422 votes)

    #20 - Right Hand Man

    S4:E3

    When new vet Richard Carmody joins the practice, James feels his place by Siegfried’s side is threatened. Conflicts come to the surface at Mrs Pumphrey’s community tea party.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for To All Our Boys
    8.1/10(394 votes)

    #21 - To All Our Boys

    S5:E1

    With World War II underway, Siegfried takes up the slack at the surgery. James faces an uncertain future when he is grounded at the RAF. Mrs Hall and Helen consider their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up.

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    8.1/10(328 votes)

    #22 - Homecoming

    S5:E3

    Everyone is determined to make Jimmy’s christening day special, while Siegfried is unimpressed when called up to Biggins’ farm.

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  24. Background image for A Tricki Case
    8.2/10(695 votes)

    #23 - A Tricki Case

    S1:E4

    James is forced to take in Mrs Pumphrey's pampered Pekingese. Tristan prepares to return to university, but needs Siegfried's help to pay for his accommodation, but Siegfried insists he must first prove he is serious about being a vet. James treats the Aldersons' prize bull, and Helen rewards his efforts with some unusual home baking.

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  25. Background image for Broodiness
    8.2/10(512 votes)

    #24 - Broodiness

    S4:E1

    It’s Easter 1940 and, with Tristan away, Skeldale House is busier than ever. Everyone looks to the future, and James tries to save a dog from its owner.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.2/10(426 votes)

    #25 - By the Book

    S4:E4

    James and Helen are keeping a secret, and following a visit to the Crabtree’s Farm, Carmody is challenged with learning how to be a vet outside of his books. The new farmers have a worrying illness amongst their herd and James wants to help them in any way he can.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"What a Balls Up!" is the worst rated episode of "All Creatures Great & Small". It scored 7.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Where the Heart Is".