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The Worst Episodes of Holby City

Every episode of Holby City ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Holby City!

Worst episode
S16E23 Exit Strategy (2)
4.513 votes
Best episode
S8E50 Taking Liberties
9.884 votes
Top season
Season 7
8.7avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Holby City Season 16 Episode 23 - Exit Strategy (2)
    4.5/10(13 votes)

    S16:E23

    Zosia puts her career on the line and Jonny and Bonnie's engagement creates waves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Holby City Season 16 Episode 22 - Exit Strategy (1)
    4.4/10(12 votes)

    S16:E22

    Zosia suspects Guy doesn't have his patients' best interests at heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Holby City Season 21 Episode 43 - Promise
    5.4/10(11 votes)

    S21:E43

    Max performs dangerous brain surgery on Ric, who must confront his own mortality. Dom is shocked when Helen returns to Holby and Lofty finds out she’s pregnant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Holby City Season 12 Episode 11 - Stand by Me
    5.4/10(10 votes)

    S12:E11

    An old friend forces Linden to face his feelings of guilt over his wife's death.

    Director:Jamie Annett
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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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  6. Holby City Season 23 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    4.8/10(7 votes)

    S23:E12

    Defeated Josh questions his place on AAU, and will Fletch unravel when Darwin faces a crisis?

    Director:Steve Brett
    Writer:Andy Bayliss

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  7. Holby City Season 9 Episode 41 - To Have and to Hold
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    S9:E41

    Joseph's fears look set to become reality as Jac and Lord Byrne's relationship progresses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Holby City Season 22 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    5.9/10(9 votes)

    S22:E17

    As things with Jac heat up, Kian is thrown off balance when a patient causes painful memories to resurface. Tensions run high as Louis adjusts to life in his mum’s hospital, and Guy tries to make amends for last week. Fletch puts his foot in it when he receives an unwanted gift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Holby City Season 4 Episode 52 - Torn
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    S4:E52

    Kath's divorce is put in jeopardy when her husband storms into Holby. Primed for food fights and armed with a pink bicycle, Owen is apprehensive about Katie's tenth birthday party, and is relying on Chrissie to be there for them both.

    Director:Julie Anne Robinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Holby City Season 23 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    S23:E13

    Lucky tries to overcome her personal crisis by throwing herself into work. A patient accuses Dominic of leaving an unwanted souvenir in his body during an operation. Kylie does her best to interpret Josh’s cryptic warnings over a potential faux pas with Louis.

    Director:Dean Byfield
    Writer:Katie Douglas

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  11. Holby City Season 16 Episode 51 - Inside Out
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    S16:E51

    Adele runs the risk of ruining her relationship with Elliot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Anna McPartlin

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  12. Holby City Season 7 Episode 23 - Love and Marriage
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    S7:E23

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Holby City Season 19 Episode 43 - The Evolution of Woman
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    S19:E43

    Nina strikes a deal with a face from her past, party animal Morven makes a regretful decision, and Sacha struggles with the new woman in his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Holby City Season 17 Episode 43 - A Good Man
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    S17:E43

    An uncompromising Mo decides Fletch's fate. Oliver oversteps the mark with Zosia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Holby City Season 20 Episode 26 - Fallen Idol
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    S20:E26

    A split-second mistake brings Nicky a whole lot closer to Zav than she bargained for. Meanwhile, a troubling discovery causes Roxanna to question her loyalties. And Dom is forced to make a choice between sacrificing an opportunity and letting down Lofty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Holby City Season 17 Episode 32 - The Ides of March
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S17:E32

    Zosia steps out from behind her father's shadow and proves her worth as a surgeon.

    Director:Jermain Julien
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Holby City Season 17 Episode 42 - Return to Innocence
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S17:E42

    A devastated Mo tries to keep her head above water while waiting for Adele to come round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Holby City Season 21 Episode 46 - Sandra's Choice
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S21:E46

    As Elliot’s concern for Jac grows, will he ever be able to tell her his secret? Lofty is determined to be there for his new family, but will it be smooth sailing from here? Sacha is conflicted when his feelings for Essie resurface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Holby City Season 1 Episode 1 - Whose Heart Is It Anyway?
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the surgical department of Holby City Hospital, surgeons Anton Meyer and Nick Jordan race against time to carry out a heart transplant operation, but first they have to make the difficult choice between two possible recipients, Alan Kenyon and Simon Harwood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Holby City Season 21 Episode 6 - Force Majeure
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    S21:E6

    When a family secret is exposed, the dispute causes a young patient to delay vital surgery, but fearing the consequences of such a decision, a concerned Ange must find a way to make her reconsider. Keen to highlight the constant pressures Holby faces on a daily basis, Ric enlists the help of an influential acquaintance. But when an innocent patient is caught up in his personal crusade will Ric do the right thing? When the opportunity to attend an overseas conference arises, Nicky and Cameron must battle it out, but with Nicky running on empty does she have the strength to come out on top?

    Director:Ruth Carney
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Holby City Season 22 Episode 25 - Episode 25
    6.2/10(8 votes)

    S22:E25

    Finding Ric unconscious in theatre, Guy capitalises on the unexpected opportunity. Sacha tries to make things right with Essie, and Nicky receives a surprising offer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Holby City Season 22 Episode 27 - Episode 27
    6.2/10(8 votes)

    S22:E27

    Jac rushes in a mystery patient, whose arrival sets in motion in a deepening medical crisis that could have serious repercussions for her secret relationship with Kian. Keller is shocked when a new member of staff reveals the truth about Sacha's deception, and is tempted to take out his anguish on a vulnerable patient. Cameron basks in the glory of being declared a hero - prompting Nicky to issue him with an ultimatum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Holby City Season 14 Episode 34 - Last Day on Earth
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S14:E34

    Tara risks hers and Ollie's careers to ensure her patient gets a life-changing operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Holby City Season 1 Episode 2 - Happy Families
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E2

    Nick Jordan is put to the test when he is the only cardio-thoracic surgeon available to perform an urgent operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Exit Strategy (2)" is the worst rated episode of Holby City. It scored 4.5/10 from 13 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 18, 2014.

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