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The Best Episodes of Casualty Season 40

Every episode of Casualty Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Casualty Season 40!

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Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Casualty Season 40 Episode 1 - System Failure
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #1 - System Failure

    S40:E1

    In the wake of his dad’s death, Rash deludes himself into thinking he’s fine. But with mounting pressure at work, how long will it be before he cracks?

    Director:Judith Dine
    Writer:Rebekah Harrison

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  2. Casualty Season 40 Episode 2 - Core Wounds
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Core Wounds

    S40:E2

    Jacob is given a second chance to do the right thing. Rida questions her future after a catastrophic incident rocks her and Rash, and Nicole has to make a shocking admission.

    Director:Judith Dine
    Writer:Rachel Harper

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  3. Casualty Season 40 Episode 3 - Earn Your Stripes
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Earn Your Stripes

    S40:E3

    Dylan faces disaster when he doesn’t listen to Rash, Teddy’s night turns sour after an encounter with a boisterous hen party, and a downbeat Ngozi turns to a colleague for support.

    Director:Conor Morrissey
    Writer:Claire Miller

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  4. Casualty Season 40 Episode 4 - Childhood's End
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Childhood's End

    S40:E4

    Dylan is haunted by his past mistakes, while Tariq and Rash collide when Tariq ‘plays the hero’. Nicole is forced to come clean about her secret.

    Director:Conor Morrissey
    Writer:Ed Sellek

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  5. Casualty Season 40 Episode 5 - Breathe with Me
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Breathe with Me

    S40:E5

    A vulnerable Teddy is horrified when he is confronted by an unwelcome visitor, whilst Nicole is determined to prove herself to Stevie. Can Rash learn to take therapy seriously?

    Director:Matthew Evans
    Writer:Poz Watson

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  6. Casualty Season 40 Episode 6 - Into the Fire
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Into the Fire

    S40:E6

    Jacob fights for his grandchild, but is he ready to step up? And a still vulnerable Rash forgoes help when he treats a familiar face.

    Director:Matthew Evans
    Writer:Al Smith

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  7. Casualty Season 40 Episode 7 - The Whistleblower
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - The Whistleblower

    S40:E7

    A new exposé about Holby Hospital has shaken the team, whilst Dylan is cracking down on Patrick. The pressure is building on Siobhan, and Cam’s doubts are creeping in.

    Director:Christopher McGill
    Writer:Isla Gray

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  8. Casualty Season 40 Episode 8 - The Longest Shift
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #8 - The Longest Shift

    S40:E8

    During an explosive shift, Iain discovers Teddy’s secret, Dylan and Stevie try to prove that Patrick is a danger to patients, and Jacob questions himself as a grandfather

    Director:Christopher McGill
    Writer:Poz Watson

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  9. Casualty Season 40 Episode 9 - Shame the Devil
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Shame the Devil

    S40:E9

    Assessment day is here for Rash. Can he get through it? Faith is thrown as an old friend is brought into the ED, and is Ngozi interfering too much with Nicole’s surrogacy?

    Director:David Kester
    Writer:Lindsey Alford

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  10. Casualty Season 40 Episode 10 - Siege Mentality
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Siege Mentality

    S40:E10

    The ripple effect of Teddy’s rage affects his career. And Faith’s good news is tainted when all eyes are on her and Nicole’s friendship is tested.

    Director:David Kester
    Writer:Hilary Frankland

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  11. Casualty Season 40 Episode 11 - Red-Handed
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Red-Handed

    S40:E11

    Concerned for patients, Dylan and Stevie must keep a dangerous Patrick away and Jacob, seeking consistency, makes a drastic decision. Meanwhile, Tariq must choose – family or career?

    Director:Matt Hilton
    Writer:Rachel Harper

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  12. Casualty Season 40 Episode 12 - The Last Post
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Last Post

    S40:E12

    Rash reaches breaking point, Tariq fights for his cousin, Rida seeks justice by revealing a hard truth, and the ED team band together to save a patient.

    Director:Matt Hilton
    Writer:Hilary Frankland

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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"System Failure" is the best rated episode of "Casualty" season 40. It scored 8.2/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Judith Dine and written by Rebekah Harrison, it aired on 3/23/2024. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Core Wounds".