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The Best Episodes of Peak Practice

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Peak Practice is a British drama series about a GP surgery in Cardale — a small fictional town in the Derbyshire Peak District — and the doctors who worked there. It ran on ITV from

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 5 - Classics
    9.2/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Classics

    S5:E5

    On his way to Erica's birthday party, Andrew is involved in a car crash. Although he is seriously wounded, he battles to save the others. But will any of them survive the night? Erica is ruffled when she is called out to treat an unusual patient

    Director:A.J. Quinn
    Writer:Anita J. Pandolfo

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  2. Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 7 - Home Truths
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Home Truths

    S5:E7

    A lonely mother's cry for help leaves her young son's life hanging in the balance as Andrew and Erica struggle to find the real cause of the boy's constant medical problems. Meanwhile, David continues to act as guardian angel for a boy newly released from hospital after receiving chemotherapy for leukaemia

    Director:A.J. Quinn
    Writer:Gil Brailey

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  3. Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 13 - A Change of Heart
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #3 - A Change of Heart

    S5:E13

    David struggles to cope with a stubborn pilot suffering from dizzy spells, and also with Clare, just back from hospital. Can their marriage stand the strain of her mental illness?

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Gil Brailey

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  4. Peak Practice Season 6 Episode 14 - Once in A Lifetime
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Once in A Lifetime

    S6:E14

    Cardale prepares for the wedding of Andrew and Erica but a long line of disasters provides them with the perfect pre wedding initiation test. The pop band turns into a group of line dancers, the caterers pull out and the grooms suit doesn't fit, but surely the most pressing issue is the last minute doubts looming over the bride.......

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Stewart Harcourt

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  5. Peak Practice Season 9 Episode 4 - Letting Go
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Letting Go

    S9:E4

    A tough time for the Pullen family when Maisy is taken ill. Despite their support towards her recovery, Maisy confides in Joanna that she'd rather be dead. Will Joanna follow her heart or her head?

    Director:Jonny Campbell
    Writer:Stuart Morris

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  6. Peak Practice Season 8 Episode 13 - New Beginnings
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #6 - New Beginnings

    S8:E13

    Andrew finally comes face to face with Keith after Dawn decides to leave Cardale - will he let her walk away? Sam is knocked sideways when Anna returns - does her future lie with him? It's new beginnings all round as Andrew, Joanna and Sam face the future without their partners.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writers:Andrew Rattenbury, Leslie Stewart

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  7. Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 9 - Borrowed Time
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Borrowed Time

    S5:E9

    Andrew's old friend Phil arrives in Cardale with devastating news which will turn both their lives upside down

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Stewart Harcourt

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  8. Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 11 - State of Mind
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #8 - State of Mind

    S5:E11

    When Clare endangers one of David's older patients, it is time for David to face facts about his wife's erratic behaviour

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Stewart Harcourt

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  9. Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 12 - Priorities
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Priorities

    S5:E12

    Erica's commitment to the Beeches is tested by her treatment of a single-minded career woman, her stormy relationship with Andrew, and an exciting job offer

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:James Stevenson

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  10. Peak Practice Season 8 Episode 5 - Buying Time
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Buying Time

    S8:E5

    Sam's interest in MS sufferer Anna becomes less then healthy when he lets his heart rule his head. The situation blurs his medical judgement and causes friction with Andrew. Trent returns home from hospital but the after effects of his illness begin to take hold

    Director:Jonny Campbell
    Writer:Chris Murray

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  11. Peak Practice Season 10 Episode 13 - Electricity
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Electricity

    S10:E13

    A horrific car crash puts The Beeches on red alert and requires all hands on deck, however the case is closer to home when they find out Sam and Kerri are the victims of the accident. As the day goes on, events bring Tom and Alex closer, and there's a surprise visitor for Will.........

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Stuart Morris

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  12. Peak Practice Season 4 Episode 8 - Partners
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Partners

    S4:E8

    Will makes Kate late for work again when he insists she stay in bed for longer. He tells her she should keep some of her stuff at his place so she won't need to keep leaving early in the morning - he says she could at least leave a toothbrush at his place. Linda Manningham visits Will when she hurts her hand. She suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and Will has to tell her that she has now progressed into the next stage of the illness. Linda's husband Des doesn't accept the news and tells Will he doesn't know what he's talking about. Andrew tells Erica that he's spoken to Kirsty. It's not good news, she doesn't want him back. Will tells Andrew he needs a decision about the partnership. Andrew says he can't give him a definite answer yet. Des goes to The Health Centre to see Kate. He complains about Will. Kate says she thinks he should listen to what Will has to say about Linda. She gives him he number for the MS society who can provide counseling for him and Linda. Chloe and James hold a

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Richard Stoneman

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  13. Peak Practice Season 8 Episode 7 - Close to Heaven - Part 1
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Close to Heaven - Part 1

    S8:E7

    Joanna and Martin take on the sensitive case of a terminally ill teenager. Andrew and Sam go out of their way to help a couple stranded on a riverbank but things take a turn for the worse when Andrew is badly injured. Unconscious and unresponsive - is this the end for Andrew?

    Director:Roger Gartland
    Writer:Colin Wyatt

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  14. Peak Practice Season 4 Episode 9 - Running on Empty
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Running on Empty

    S4:E9

    Will and Erica fear for Andrew's career as he tries to help a young medical student. Kate and Will consider taking a gamble

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Frankie Bailey

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  15. Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 10 - Tough Love
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Tough Love

    S5:E10

    A young girl stumbles into Cardale in search of a new start just as Andrew decides to tell Erica how he feels about her and what find out her respond.

    Director:A.J. Quinn
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Peak Practice Season 7 Episode 12 - Single Minded
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Single Minded

    S7:E12

    Dawn is affected when a patient requests a referral for breast implants. She is unnerved when Andrew agrees with Joanna's referral and wonders how he would fell if her breast cancer were to return.

    Director:Jonny Campbell
    Writer:Chris Murray

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  17. Peak Practice Season 10 Episode 7 - Lonely Hearts - Part 2
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Lonely Hearts - Part 2

    S10:E7

    The Beeches staff make their way to London for the hearing against Andrew. But when even his closest friends fail to be able to get him out of trouble, help comes in the form of a much loved and much missed Cardale figure. It's revolving doors in Cardale as we wave goodbye to Andrew but welcome back........

    Director:Barbara Rennie
    Writer:Ginnie Hole

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  18. Peak Practice Season 1 Episode 5 - Impulsive Behaviour
    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Impulsive Behaviour

    S1:E5

    During a medical seminar Rhianne annoys Beth by constantly throwing bits of paper at Jack. After the seminar Rhianne asks Jack if he's free for the afternoon. He says he is and Rhianne takes him to a football match on the back of her bike! Rhianne is on call when one of Beth's patients; Hilda is taken ill. Rhianne diagnoses meningitis and sends her to hospital despite protest from Hilda's friends Liz and John. Beth is furious when she finds out and interrupts a drink between Jack and Rhianne to tell Rhianne that Hilda doesn't have meningitis but the flu. Hilda's stiff neck came from a fall and her other symptoms related to a bout of the flu that she had just had. Beth tells Rhianne that if she had listened to Liz and John she would've been able to spare Hilda going into hospital. Over dinner Rhianne tells Jack that she thinks Beth fancies him. Jack denies it and says there is nothing going on between he and Beth. Jack and Rhianne kiss and head for bed but are interrupted by an emergenc

    Director:Antonia Bird
    Writer:Andy de la Tour

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  19. Peak Practice Season 2 Episode 6 - Long Weekend
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Long Weekend

    S2:E6

    Jack receives a package. It is a key from his ex-girlfriend Karen. She calls him at the surgery and asks him when he is coming to visit her. Jack says it will be soon. Karen tells Jack that she hasn't been taking her medicine, Jack tells her she must - it's very important that she takes her medication. Beth and Kim go horse riding. Kim can't get the hang of it and spends half of the lesson in one place as she's to scared. Beth introduces her to a slower horse who Kim takes quite a shine to. Jack receives a call from Karen's hospital telling him that the police have brought her in. Jack's number was the only number she would give them. Jack tells Beth that he needs to go to London. She is alarmed that he is leaving at such short notice but he won't tell her why. Jack goes to see Karen. She is huddled under a blanket and shouts at him to leave. Jack goes to see her parents. They thank him for coming down and say they don't expect him to drop everything every time Karen gets sick. They a

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Lucy Gannon

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  20. Peak Practice Season 3 Episode 7 - Family Ties
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Family Ties

    S3:E7

    Jack arrives home and is unable to get into the house. He has to climb through the window. He arrives at The Beeches and greets a shocked Beth. She apologises for the fact he couldn't get into the house, she lost the keys and had to get the locks changed. She says she's a bit tied up right now as Will has the day off. They resolve to meet for lunch. Will persuades Janey to join him for a school function at Tony's school. She doesn't really want to but Will explains that he is a family man and has to be there. Jack becomes involved in the plight of Nancy who has Huntington's disease. He is concerned about her when she tries to take her life. Jack tracks down her sister who hasn't visited Nancy for years because she is scared she too may have the illness. Jack is alarmed when Nancy's sister reveals that Nancy has a son who doesn't even know he's at risk from having Huntington's disease. Will and Janey watch Tony play for the schools ruby team. Wills delight at seeing Tony score a try tur

    Director:John Woods
    Writer:Diane Esguerra

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  21. Peak Practice Season 3 Episode 12 - Giving Up
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Giving Up

    S3:E12

    Joe Rawlings returns to Cardale and declares to his parents that he has come home to get better; to kick his drug habit. Joe visits John Reginald at The Health Centre and asks him to help him get off the drugs. Reginald refuses as he's tried to help Joe many times before. Beth is trying to write a speech for the impending G.P's dinner; despite his jokes Jack assures her she'll be fine. Will asks Jack and Beth if he can have tomorrow morning of as the Ear, Nose and Throat unit are down a consultant. Jack and Beth agree but are concerned that Will is growing away from The Beeches. Alice slips in her back yard and hurts her arm. Andrew treats her and puts her arm in a sling. Alice tells Andrew that she is trying to find someone to help her catch a fox that has been terrorising her hens - he asks her not to kill the fox and says if she gives him 48 hours he will sort the fox out himself. Chloe asks Jack if she and James can come and see him in the surgery tomorrow. Its nothing medical, Chl

    Director:Danny Hiller
    Writers:Lynne Dallow, Damien Timmer

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  22. Peak Practice Season 4 Episode 3 - New Horizons
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #22 - New Horizons

    S4:E3

    Erica loses her keys. She goes round to Wills to get the master set. He is missing Tony and Julian and asks her if she'd like to stay for a drink but she says no, she has paperwork to catch up on. Kim asks Will how he is coping without the boys - he tells her he is slowly getting used to it. He is touched by her concern. Erica asks Andrew for a favour. She has flooded the bathroom at the cottage and managed to blow a fuse. She doesn't know how to fix it and doesn't want to tell Will. He agrees to go to the hardware store with her. Will tells them he is off to have lunch with Kate. Andrew asks if relations between them have improved after the night cover disagreement – Will says actually Kate is alright once you get to know her. Andrew helps Erica fix the fuse. He tells her he has noticed that she likes Will, he says she should hold a housewarming party in order to woo Will! Whilst out Andrew and Erica attend to Jill, a pregnant lady who has collapsed in the town. They find out her G.P

    Director:Ian White
    Writer:Jo O'Keefe

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  23. Peak Practice Season 4 Episode 5 - Whipping Boy
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Whipping Boy

    S4:E5

    Laura has an accident on her way to work when two OAP's run her off the road. Erica puts her in a neck collar and Laura tells her that the drivers she saw shouldn't be on the road. Andrew and Erica are surprised when they see Will is advertising for a new partner as he hasn't spoken to either of them about staying on. Andrew is fine about it but Erica is upset and her attitude towards Will is frosty. Kim tells Will that Erica feels he should've told her that he was advertising for the partner position. Will visits Erica and apologises over the advert. She says it's fine; she'll be moving on soon anyway. She tells him she's happy to cover for as long as he needs her. Will and Kate have lunch. He tells her that he thinks Erica could be partner material given time. Kate tells him he should've asked Erica to apply. Will asks Kate if they can have dinner together tomorrow night. Andrew interrupts and is surprised when Kate kisses Will goodbye. Andrew is concerned about Stuart Reynolds; son

    Director:Nicholas Laughland
    Writer:James Stevenson

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  24. Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 2 - The Price
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #24 - The Price

    S5:E2

    Will suspects that Kate has post-natal depression. But as their baby daughter's health deteriorates, they have to face a much greater threat

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Stewart Harcourt

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  25. Peak Practice Season 5 Episode 4 - Letting Go
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Letting Go

    S5:E4

    Erica battles with hospital incompetence and Andrew's penny-pinching to save Alice North's life. Will finally ties the knot with Kate, and then says an emotional goodbye to Cardale. And Andrew and Joanne fall out over where their relationship is heading

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Frankie Bailey

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Best Episodes Summary

"Classics" is the best rated episode of "Peak Practice". It scored 9.2/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by A.J. Quinn and written by Anita J. Pandolfo, it aired on 2/11/1997. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Home Truths".