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The Best Episodes of Peak Practice

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

The Best Episodes of Peak Practice

Peak Practice is a British drama series about a GP surgery in Cardale — a small fictional town in the Derbyshire Peak District — and...
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    9.1/10(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

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  2. Background image for Home Truths
    8.9/10(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
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  3. Background image for Borrowed Time
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Borrowed Time

    S5:E9

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

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    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #4 - 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
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    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #5 - 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
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    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #6 - 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?

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    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #7 - 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.........

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    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #8 - 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
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    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for State of Mind
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #10 - 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

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    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #11 - 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

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    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Episode 13

    S12:E13

    It's the day of Tom and Alex's wedding but many a twist is waiting for the couple as they prepare to tie the knot. The biggest threat of all is the return of Claire who is destined to seek her revenge. Armed and extremely dangerous Claire lures Alex, Tom and Will into a game of cat and mouse, culminating in the ultimate of cliff-hangers...........

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  14. Background image for Impulsive Behaviour
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #13 - 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

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    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #14 - 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
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  16. Background image for Two Things Stand Like Stone
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Two Things Stand Like Stone

    S6:E13

    Erica's hen night is a wild affair, which leads to Claire going into labour! However with Erica drunk and David miles away an unlikely source steps into deliver baby Shearer.

    Director:Richard Signy
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  17. Background image for Once in A Lifetime
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #16 - 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.......

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  18. Background image for Truth or Dare
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Truth or Dare

    S9:E7

    Andrew and Sam are forced to call on their medical expertise when a lorry carrying toxins crashes into The Black Swan, trapping themselves and many other Cardale residents. The situation brings feelings to the surface for Andrew and Kate and Sam and Serena. Meanwhile Joanna's secret is revealed.

    Director:Alan Grint
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  19. Background image for Lonely Hearts - Part 2
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #18 - 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........

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  20. Background image for Giving Up
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #19 - 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

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  21. Background image for Other Lives
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Other Lives

    S3:E15

    Jack, Beth and Will attend the solicitors to sign an agreement which allows Will to leave the partnership 5 months earlier then the contract states. They later have dinner and Beth is upset by Will saying she's settled in Cardale. Andrew moves out of The Manor and into Lauras as Chloe and James are preparing for their final foster care meeting. They attend the meeting and are overjoyed when the committee tell them they have approved their application to become foster parents. Will pays his last visit to Alice North. She tells him he was just shaping up to being a good doctor and now he is running off to an office job. He says goodbye and reminds her to keep taking her pills. She says yes before she watches him walk down her path...... for the last time? Jack and Beth become caught up in a family scandal. Jacks patient Vanessa Machin (played by Susannah Corbett who went on to become Beeches Physio Kerri) is a Cystic Fibrosis sufferer and is trying to move into her own place. For this

    Director:Alan Grint
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  22. Background image for Whipping Boy
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #21 - 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

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  23. Background image for Letting Go
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #22 - 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
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  24. Background image for Lost Feelings
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Lost Feelings

    S5:E6

    David helps an old friend - now a paraplegic - and his wife to conceive. But will a baby heal the rifts in their marriage?

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  25. Background image for All Fall Down
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #24 - All Fall Down

    S6:E1

    A meningitis outbreak throws Cardale into chaos. Andrew, Erica and David work around the clock trying to avoid further cases of the disease and convince the health authority that all the children need to be vaccinated. Meanwhile Andrew and Erica discuss their relationship

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  26. Background image for New Beginnings
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Classics" is the best rated episode of "Peak Practice". It scored 9.1/10 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".