The Best Episodes of Call the Midwife Season 12
Every episode of Call the Midwife Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Call the Midwife Season 12!
Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.
Season 12 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Call the Midwife" season 12 is "Episode 1", rated 8/10 from 227 user votes. It was directed by Sydney Macartney and written by Heidi Thomas. "Episode 1" aired on 1/1/2023 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
8.0/10 227 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2023
April 1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, Nancy’s eyes are opened when she supports a dying woman, and Nonnatus House welcomes a new sister.
Director: Sydney Macartney
Writer: Heidi Thomas
8.1/10 185 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2023
Sister Julienne helps care for a first-time mother who is going through a challenging diagnosis. Lucille struggles with her own health, and Poplar celebrates the Whitsun Maypole.
Director: Sydney Macartney
Writer: Lena Rae
8.1/10 177 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2023
Sister Veronica is shaken when a mother reveals a terrible truth about her marriage, whilst Shelagh cares for a baby with a life-threatening condition and Nancy harbours a secret.
Director: Sarah Esdaile
Writer: Nicola Wilson
8.3/10 176 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2023
The maternity home is thrown into chaos by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, and Nurse Crane fights to save her career. Meanwhile, Cyril encourages Reggie to seek help.
Director: Corin Campbell-Hill
Writer: Lucy Catherine
8.1/10 171 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2023
A pregnant mother with a chronic heart condition falls unwell, Nancy grows suspicious of a young father’s erratic behaviour, and Matthew prepares for a visit from his father.
Director: James Larkin
Writer: Heidi Thomas
8.3/10 177 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2023
Trixie supports an underage mother through a difficult time, Monica Joan welcomes an unusual guest to Nonnatus House, and Sister Veronica spearheads a new council initiative.
Director: David Tucker
Writer: Sally Abbott
8.1/10 166 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2023
Poplar’s housing crisis deepens, bringing a sad case to the attention of the team, whilst a worrying disease outbreak directly impacts the residents of Nonnatus House.
Director: Ruth Platt
Writer: Lisa Holdsworth
8.9/10 208 votes#8 - Episode 8
Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2023
Dr Turner experiences the biggest test of his career, while Trixie’s approaching nuptials cause stress levels to escalate. Sister Julienne hatches a plan to save Nonnatus House.
Director: David Tucker
Writer: Heidi Thomas