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The Best Episodes of Holby City Season 19

Every episode of Holby City Season 19 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Holby City Season 19!

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Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Holby City Season 19 Episode 1 - Into the Abyss
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Into the Abyss

    S19:E1

    Hungover Jasmine desperately tries to step up her game in order to win Ric over. Zosia refuses to emotionally engage with a terminally ill patient who reminds her of Arthur. Raf is positive about stepping up his career, but when a charismatic female patient comes in, he questions whether he should actually be spending more time living his life instead of putting work first.

    Director:Steve Brett
    Writer:Ailsa Macaulay

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  2. Holby City Season 19 Episode 2 - Rocket Man
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Rocket Man

    S19:E2

    Zosia's behaviour continues to spiral out of control leading Jac to become concerned for her. Morven faces her fears when she takes charge of a charming patient.

    Director:Steve Brett
    Writer:Peter Mattessi

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  3. Holby City Season 19 Episode 3 - Black Dog
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Black Dog

    S19:E3

    ​Ric has been suspended and Tristan is on the prowl. An ever watchful Hanssen pays a heavy price when he takes Jasmine under his wing. When Ollie doubts a patient's credibility and questions Zosia's judgment, the ex-lovers clash. Determined to protect Zosia at any cost, Ollie is blown away by a startling revelation. Aware that she is subject of gossip and struggling to manage her feelings for Bernie, Serena is unprepared for what unfolds on AAU.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Holby City Season 19 Episode 4 - Somebody to Love
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Somebody to Love

    S19:E4

    After saving a life in a near-death trauma case, an overconfident Morven clashes with Raf when he is not convinced that her motives are purely professionally. When Tristan asks Guy for a personal favour, Zosia warns Guy that Tristan is not to be trusted. But Guy strikes a deal with Tristan and his reputation hangs in the balance. When his living habits are called into question, a determined Dominic fights to prove his worth to Isaac but is unprepared for the consequences of his actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Holby City Season 19 Episode 5 - Song of Self (1)
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Song of Self (1)

    S19:E5

    Guy's plans for his much anticipated Neurosurgical Unit are put in jeopardy when he makes a shocking discovery about Tristan Wood - the Unit's main benefactor. Meanwhile, Serena considers re-kindling her romance with a smitten Robbie but, with Bernie in her thoughts, can she commit to happy ever after with him? And Ric is pressurised to undermine everything he's worked for by Tristan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Holby City Season 19 Episode 6 - Song of Self (2)
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Song of Self (2)

    S19:E6

    A conflicted Guy fights to save Tristan's life, and Raf's budding relationship with Kim is tested when he makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, spurred by evidence of Essie's romantic conquests, Sacha tries online dating, but is it really a good match for him?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Holby City Season 19 Episode 7 - The Kill List
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #7 - The Kill List

    S19:E7

    Dom stoops to low levels to land an assistant's position after Isaac gets a research grant. Elsewhere, Inga fights for her fiancé attention, and Bernie returns

    Director:Toby Frow
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Holby City Season 19 Episode 8 - Parasite
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Parasite

    S19:E8

    Matteo's arrival irritates Jac and when the medic discovers his past misdemeanours, she throws down the gauntlet. Elsewhere, Dominic gets emotionally embroiled in a challenging case.

    Director:Toby Frow
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Holby City Season 19 Episode 9 - Glass Houses
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Glass Houses

    S19:E9

    Jac puts her patient before her own health concerns, with serious consequences. Elsewhere Raf is taken aback when Parker is brought into hospital and is concerned about the boy's welfare.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Holby City Season 19 Episode 10 - Hallelujah
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Hallelujah

    S19:E10

    When Kim gets positive news regarding her kidney treatment, Essie must deal with the imminent departure of Parker, who has been staying with her. Ollie is devastated when Matteo reveals he plans to ask Zosia out. Morven struggles to master her role as teacher, particularly with the unruly Cameron.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Holby City Season 19 Episode 11 - The Nightmare Before Christmas
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #11 - The Nightmare Before Christmas

    S19:E11

    A terrifying blast from the past upsets Dom's plans for the perfect Christmas with Isaac, while Jac pushes her closest friend away as she waits on some Life changing news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Holby City Season 19 Episode 12 - Just Get on With It
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Just Get on With It

    S19:E12

    Mo strives to suppress her true feelings for Mr T, Jasmine is given her last chance on the Acute Assessment Unit, while Essie and Raf comes to blows after a difficult patient.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Holby City Season 19 Episode 13 - I Do, I Do, I Do
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #13 - I Do, I Do, I Do

    S19:E13

    When Mo uncovers a secret, Mr T and Inga's Swedish-Style wedding takes a dark turn, While Serena, Elinor and Jason are involved in a car accident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Holby City Season 19 Episode 14 - Aces High
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Aces High

    S19:E14

    Oliver must compete for both funding and Jac's support when Matteo pitches a tempting rival project, and Dominic tries to keep his relationship with Isaac a secret from his parents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Holby City Season 19 Episode 15 - Stick or Twist
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Stick or Twist

    S19:E15

    Sacha becomes suspicious about Essie and Raf's relationship, and Fletch fights to save his friend Artem's life when the old gambler returns to the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Holby City Season 19 Episode 16 - Daylight
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Daylight

    S19:E16

    Mo returns from maternity leave and drops a bombshell, while Dominic gets a shock when he realises that going to Hawaii with Isaac is not going to be as straightforward as he hoped.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Holby City Season 19 Episode 17 - Of Lions and Lambs
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Of Lions and Lambs

    S19:E17

    A grief-striker Derena returns to work looking for answers and Dominic is in turmoil when Isaac reveals a devastating betrayal. Meanwhile, Ollie and Zosia question if they are ready for the next stage in their relationships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Holby City Season 19 Episode 18 - Losing Game
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Losing Game

    S19:E18

    A familiar face makes a return under shocking circumstances, and grief-stricken Serena takes an eager Jasmine under her wing, but both get more than they bargained for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Holby City Season 19 Episode 19 - Four Letter Word
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Four Letter Word

    S19:E19

    Jac may finally acknowledge her feelings for Matteo, and Bernie sees through Serena's attempts to keep everything normal. Meanwhile, Raf is determined to remain professional when Kim reached out for help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Holby City Season 19 Episode 20 - What We Pretend to Be
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #20 - What We Pretend to Be

    S19:E20

    Isaac's dark side comes to surface as his relationship with Dom reaches breaking point, and Serena's mentoring of Jasmine gives Morven cause for concern.

    Director:Jamie Annett
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Holby City Season 19 Episode 21 - The Price We Pay
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The Price We Pay

    S19:E21

    Raf enthusiastically makes plans for the future with Kim and the twins he is to be a father of. However, his hopes and dreams looks set to be dashed by a series of revelations.

    Director:Jamie Annett
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Holby City Season 19 Episode 22 - Other People's Dreams
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Other People's Dreams

    S19:E22

    Jasmine fights chronic fatigue while trying to impress Serena, Essie wants to become Parker's foster mother, and Oliver tries to maintain his new zen outlook when rivals Jac and Matteo receive project funding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Holby City Season 19 Episode 23 - The Hangover
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #23 - The Hangover

    S19:E23

    Dominic's trust in Issac is rocked when a patient they both know is abandoned at the hospital having overdosed, and Fletch makes a shocking discovery about the man Morven has been messaging.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Holby City Season 19 Episode 24 - Growing Pains
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Growing Pains

    S19:E24

    Essie is shocked when Parker turns up with a friend, while Zosia is harbouring a secret from Ollie and is horrified to learn that Isaac knows what it is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Holby City Season 19 Episode 25 - Unbreakable
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Unbreakable

    S19:E25

    Isaac lashes out when Dom questions their relationship, Serena is dealt a further blow after Elinor's death, and a drunken mistake prompts Ollie to take a big step in his relationship with Zosia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 19 Ratings Summary

"Into the Abyss" is the best rated episode of "Holby City" season 19. It scored 5.8/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Steve Brett and written by Ailsa Macaulay, it aired on 10/11/2016. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "Rocket Man".