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The Best Episodes of Holby Blue

Every episode of Holby Blue ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Holby Blue!

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The police force at Holby South is tasked with the toughest job yet. Not only are they fighting the usual crime with drug offenders and gang members, but today they are faced with the threat

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    The station is thrown into panic as a sniper shoots at Holby South Police cars. John's dad brings Kate and John's relationship to boiling point and Kelly finds out about Roger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

    A grieving Luke and an angry John are at loggerheads over a case involving John's dad. Christian's relationship with Miranda progresses, and Lucy and Jake take on a case with dire consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    When John goes to see his father in prison, the visit rakes up the past and irrevocably changes John's relationship with Kate. Neil finally tells Kelly how he feels.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    A complaint is made against Christian, and a case involving local street gangs has fatal consequences for one of Holby South's policemen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    John is taken off the Burrows case and decides to pay his father a visit in prison. Lucy makes a big decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

    John and Kate try to sort out their marriage as Luke is given some devastating news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Holby Blue Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Harry offers to provide evidence against Stenga who, discovering what is going on, decides to take action. An elderly woman calls at the station, claiming to hear voices that tell her about future crimes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Jordan

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  8. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    The station struggles to cope with their loss, and an attack on a youth starts a chain of events which remind John of his uncomfortable past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Holby Blue Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    With the decision on the CID job imminent, Neil and Kelly's relationship is put to the test. John and Luke investigate a possible race attack on a local solicitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    While the girls go off on a night out, John and Luke investigate a series of smash and grabs; and William has an unfortunate encounter with his mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Holby Blue Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    John and the relief launch a big raid on local gangster Neculai Stenga, only to find thiinks don't go according to plan. Desk sergeant Mac is forced to face his shortcomings as a copper and we discover that Stenga has a close friend on the police force.......only who is it?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Holby Blue Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    In his dealings with a local tramp, PC Clifton discovers his compassionate side. Following the failed raid on Stenga, John starts to self-combust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Scott calls for a raid on a brothel run by Toby Wilson, but getting Wilson's team of petrified prostitutes to talk proves harder than CID anticipated. |

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Holby Blue Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Hard drugs, gang members and the threat of terrorism all combine to prove that modern-day policing isn't just about robberies and ASBOs. Despite his professional heroics, DI John Keenan has to face facts about his marriage, while probationer Lucy Slater has a baptism of fire at Holby South.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Jordan

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  15. Holby Blue Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #15 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Some uncomfortable truths emerge when Inspector Black's husband is brought into the station. Robert and Lucy are on the hunt for a vigilante attacking doggers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeff Povey

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  16. Holby Blue Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Following an investigation into a violent bouncer, John gets the shock of his life. Kate and Rachel's feud escalates. Lucy looks for a missing baby and regrets making a rash promise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    John and Luke work against the clock to discover the source of a deadly batch of drugs. Robert realizes he wants to be a part of his son's life

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    John and Luke investigate Jac Naylor, a registrar from Holby City Hospital who is suspected of killing a patient; Luke becomes a father; and Kate and John meet the new DCI.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Holby Blue Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    When a case involving a local gangster gets personal, PC William Jackson faces a difficult choice. Kate has an interview at the station and John regrets his night of passion with Rachel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tony Jordan

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  20. Holby Blue Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    Christian has a tough first day as Acting Inspector. Miranda finds out about her job and Kate betrays John's confidence to Mandy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 12" is the best rated episode of "Holby Blue". It scored 8.1/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/5/2008. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 11".