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The Worst Episodes of Peak Practice

Every episode of Peak Practice ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Peak Practice!

Worst episode
S11E7 Private Lives, Public Eye
5.512 votes
Best episode
S5E5 Classics
9.212 votes
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Season 9
9.0avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Peak Practice Season 11 Episode 7 - Private Lives, Public Eye
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    S11:E7

    A charity ball held by the local mayor unites Will, Kate, Tom and Alex. As relations thaw between Will and Kate, is there a chance he could be having second thoughts about their impending divorce? Meanwhile Tom makes his feelings for Alex perfectly clear.

    Director:James Larkin
    Writer:Lisa Evans

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  2. Peak Practice Season 12 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    S12:E6

    Alex and Claire are forced to relive their time spent in the army when they witness an army helicopter crash. The scenes of destruction leads Claire to reveal some hidden secrets to Alex and take dramatic actions.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Christopher Green

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  3. Peak Practice Season 10 Episode 9 - Keeping Up the Act
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    S10:E9

    The pressure from brewery is too much for Mike who discovers he has angina, however he doesn't take the illness as a warning sign and soon ends up in a worse state. Meanwhile Sam is not happy about the practice set up and Tom tells Alex Will's daughter has Cystic Fibrosis.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:James Stevenson

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  4. Peak Practice Season 7 Episode 4 - Comrades in Arms
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    S7:E4

    Despite knowing what they stand to lose David and Patricia continue their affair. Unbeknown to them Alice is aware that something is brewing between them. Meanwhile Joanna surprises everyone with her DIY skills and Andrew takes a trip out of Cardale to help out at a friend's clinic.

    Director:Simon Meyers
    Writer:Patrick Wilde

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  5. Peak Practice Season 10 Episode 2 - Hit and Run
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S10:E2

    Alex finds the countryside is not as peaceful as she imagined when she is pushed by a patient and breathalysed on her way to work. Richard discovers Andrew and Kate's affair and breaks the news to The Beeches staff in spectacular fashion.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Jack Grasse

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  6. Peak Practice Season 12 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    S12:E1

    New faces in Cardale. How will Alex's army pal Claire and Will's son Tony make their mark on Cardale? Has Alex recovered from her operation and have Will and Kate settled back into married life?

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Andrew Holden

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  7. Peak Practice Season 12 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S12:E9

    Kate's initial rejection of James crumbles when Will pushes her away once again. Matt is receiving some unwanted attention. Tom has a proposal for Alex. Meanwhile secrets are exposed as Claire tells Alex about her kiss with Tom, Will and Kate's plan to break up The Beeches is exposed and Kate is caught out with James.

    Director:Bruce MacDonald
    Writer:James Stevenson

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  8. Peak Practice Season 8 Episode 12 - Moving On
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S8:E12

    The end looks nigh for Andrew and Dawn when Keith's presence cracks their already fragile relationship. Will Andrew lose Dawn to a man she feels little for. Meanwhile Alice, Joanna, Sam and Kelly rally around Rita when she has a fall.

    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:Alick Rowe

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  9. Peak Practice Season 10 Episode 1 - For the Love of The Child
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S10:E1

    The Beeches staff struggle to pick up the pieces after Joanna's tragic death. Andrew continues his dangerous liaison with Kate, Sam learns a secret about Kerri, whilst Tom has to decide whether there is a future from him in Cardale. Meanwhile new doctor Alex Redman makes a dramatic entrance.

    Director:Barbara Rennie
    Writer:Stuart Morris

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  10. Peak Practice Season 12 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    S12:E12

    Shaun's attempts to attract Kerri have disastrous consequences. Alex has a proposal for Tom and it's time for Will and Kate to make some important decisions about their future. Meanwhile Claire is back in Cardale.........

    Director:Bruce MacDonald
    Writer:Paul Coates

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  11. Peak Practice Season 12 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    S12:E8

    Kate has an idea to pull Will out of his depression. Claire's infatuation with Alex leads Alex to make a shocking allegation. Tom throws away the medical rule book to help catch Leanne's attacker and James attempts to take things a step further with Kate.

    Director:Graham Moore
    Writer:Paul Coates

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  12. Peak Practice Season 6 Episode 5 - Another Day of Life
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S6:E5

    Andrew arrives back in Liverpool and is meeting fierce objection from his mother over his treatment of her. Erica is involved in a highly sensitive child abuse case that splits Cardale in half. Joanne takes her authority at the surgery too far and locum Nick Goodson arrives......

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Stewart Harcourt

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  13. Peak Practice Season 2 Episode 11 - Perfect Love
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S2:E11

    Jack and Beth visit Beth's friends Annie and Dominic. Beth sees them as the ideal couple whilst Jack is not so sure. They have a daughter Victoria and Dominic lets it slip to Jack an Beth that Annie is expecting again. Will is looking after Tony and Julien for the weekend. They are bored as he is on call. Annie takes Victoria out for the day, she is not comfortable with her and tells Dominic that she doesn't love her. Annie secretly goes to John Reginald and says she wants an abortion. He refuses her one without talking to both she and Dominic. Annie is distraught and stays out all night. Dominic calls Beth who stays with him whilst Annie is missing. When she finally returns home she is wet and speaks nothing of Victoria. Dominic asks her where Victoria is and Annie says she is in the ford. Dominic drives up to the ford but there is no sign of Vicki, just her shoe and a gushing river. When he returns home Beth calms him down and tells him that Victoria is in bed. He doesn't understand

    Director:Jenny Killick
    Writer:Lucy Gannon

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  14. Peak Practice Season 7 Episode 9 - Fighting Chance
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    S7:E9

    The Beeches staff decides to help the fight to save the community hospital. They find a true allie in Ronnie who uses his experience to their advantage. Sam continues to stand by the Sinclair's in their time of need and Andrew and Dawn try to hide their feelings for each other.

    Director:Jonny Campbell
    Writer:Patrick Wilde

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  15. Peak Practice Season 3 Episode 9 - A Normal Life
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    S3:E9

    Beth makes herself an ovulation chart; full of 'red star days' so that she and Jack can find the best time to conceive! Will and Kim visit the local school to give the BCG vaccination. Kim's former head master, Roy Shearer says he hopes he will see her at the school reunion. Will is concerned when schoolgirl Josie Davis creates a fuss when he tries to give her the injection; he arranges to see her at The Beeches so he can give her the vaccination there. The Beeches crew discuss the Beeches taking on a trainee. All are in favour except Will who thinks having a trainee will just cause extra work for everyone. In the end he backs down as he is in the minority against. Laura convinces Kim to go to the reunion. She goes with Trevor and Leanda. Leanda tries to set Kim up with school geek, Neil but Kim is more interested in school rebel Alec Kitson. When headmaster Roy turns ill at the reunion Kim helps Alec look after him and Alec gives Kim a lift home. Will calls in Josie and her parents to

    Director:Colin Gregg
    Writer:Michael Jenner

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  16. Peak Practice Season 12 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    S12:E10

    Will offers Charlie advice and guidance in a delicate situation. Tom and Alex look for new premises but does a change of heart from Will mean they won't have to carry their plans through? Meanwhile Claire is on hand to comfort Will when he discovers Kate's liaison with James.

    Director:Graham Moore
    Writer:Chris Fewtrell

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  17. Peak Practice Season 12 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S12:E5

    Trainee Dr.Matt Kendal arrives at The Beeches. He instantly makes an impression on Cardale by pronouncing one of it's oldest residents dead. Meanwhile Carol becomes the scapegoat because of Will's shortcomings and Kate finds out Will's secret.

    Director:Mark Roper
    Writer:Chris Fewtrell

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  18. Peak Practice Season 2 Episode 7 - Chance Encounter
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    S2:E7

    Will asks Beth if she can cover his nightcalls as he wants to help celebrate the local footie win. She says no, she's meeting an old girlfriend. Beth gets ready and leaves the house, just missing a phonecall from Michael - he leaves a message on her answer phone telling her he is caught in traffic and will be late. Who is Michael and isn't Beth supposed to be meeting a girlfriend? Isabel arrives at the pub looking for Beth. She is disappointed when Jack tells her she went to meet up with an old friend whom she hasn't seen for ages. Beth meets Michael at a hotel, he is late but she forgives him and they settle down to dinner. The atmosphere is edgy with Beth having the upper hand. Beth says she hasn't forgiven him for having her fired from the job she loved. He said he did it because he loved her and couldn't bare to be near her when he knew their affair couldn't continue for the sake of his wife, Antonia. Beth is surprised when Michael tells her he and Antonia have split. Jack and Will

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Andy de la Tour

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  19. Peak Practice Season 12 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S12:E11

    Will is horrified when Claire upsets Charlie and moves into their home. However his rejection of her proves dangerous as she takes revenge in a horrific way. Unable to remember how Claire made her way into his bed, Will finds himself at the centre of allegations and disturbing truths as the full extent of what Claire has done to him slowly unravels.

    Director:Mark Roper
    Writer:Chris Fewtrell

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  20. Peak Practice Season 6 Episode 6 - A Change of View
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S6:E6

    Erica arrives in Liverpool ready to spend the weekend with Andrew and his family but she has her work cut out when the Attwood family seem intent on making things hard for her. Alice finds herself in a spot of bother after meeting up with an old acquaintance and Nick continues to wreak havoc on The Beeches staff and patients.

    Director:Simon Massey
    Writer:Gil Brailey

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  21. Peak Practice Season 8 Episode 11 - Not Waving but Drowning
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S8:E11

    Back from their holiday but not rid of their problems, Andrew and Dawn return to Cardale and have some uncomfortable questions to answer about their relationship. Elsewhere an old friend causes problems for Sam.

    Director:Ken Hannam
    Writer:Leslie Stewart

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  22. Peak Practice Season 10 Episode 10 - Playing God
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S10:E10

    The plight of a disabled child brings back sad memories for Will. When the case affects his work his partners begin to ask questions, resulting in Will revealing the sad truth about Emily, and his marriage to Kate, to Tom.

    Director:Paul Wroblewski
    Writer:Patrea Smallacombe

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  23. Peak Practice Season 11 Episode 12 - Blind Spot
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S11:E12

    As news of Alex's illness spreads, Tom finds it increasingly hard to convince her to follow her consultants advice. Will the pressure from friends and colleagues force her to seek solace elsewhere? Meanwhile there's good news for the Pullens when a family treasure brings a little more than luck.

    Director:Rob Evans
    Writer:Stuart Morris

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  24. Peak Practice Season 2 Episode 12 - Power Games
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S2:E12

    Beth is called out to Bob Massey who has suffered a mild heart attack. Frank Hooley arrives at The Beeches with a dislocated shoulder. Jack treats him and puts it back in place. He asks Jack for a sick not - Jack signs him off for a week. Beth arrives late for work due to her night calls. When she picks up her files from Kim she finds that she has been left with all the female patient whilst Jack and Will have taken all the men. Jack and Beth discuss nightcalls and how they wake each other up when the other is on call. Jack tells Beth she needn't attend every call - sometimes advice over the phone is enough. Beth once again is left with the female patients whilst Will takes off for an afternoon of golf. Kim hands Jack and Will a letter each. It reads 'Women don't bite you swine' and is written in Beth's handwriting. They are puzzled. Will helps Kim when her bike breaks in the middle of the road. She is upset that she is not in the running for fund manager. Will tells her they need her

    Director:Jon Scoffield
    Writer:Emily Brigdon

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  25. Peak Practice Season 1 Episode 6 - Hope to Die
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    S1:E6

    Jack is called out to Frances Barratts house. He has a heart condition and has collapsed after a night out with best mate Danny. Jack wants Frances to go to hospital but there are no ambulances due to a massive road accident. Danny takes Jack and Frances to the hospital in his truck. Whilst traveling Jack has to administer CPR when Francis stops breathing. Back at The Beeches Beth is concerned about Will. She asks him how things are at home - he tells her that he and Sarah have some things to sort out. Danny thanks Jack for his help and tells him that Francis needs an operation but can't afford it. Jack talks to Dr Reeve; Frances' consultant and asks why Frances isn't down to have the operation. Reeve tells him that Frances' chances after the operation are minimal. Danny gives Jack a lift back to Cardale, however when they reach Frances' house Jack's tyres have been stolen - Danny promises to get them back for him. Will and Sarah go to the bank for a meeting - they need to cut back on

    Director:Alan Grint
    Writer:Tony Etchells

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Private Lives, Public Eye" is the worst rated episode of Peak Practice. It scored 5.5/10 from 12 votes. Directed by James Larkin and written by Lisa Evans, it aired on February 13, 2001. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 6".

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