The Best Episodes of The Royal Season 5

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(26 votes)

   #1 - Loved and Lost

   S5:E13/12/2006

   Dr. Ormerod returns to work after his accident, but when his brusque treatment of a hypochondriac schoolgirl ends in tragedy, it's clear he still needs time to recover. New nurse Catherine Deane starts her rounds on the wards, and Mr. Middleditch has a surprise announcement to make.

   Director:Tim Dowd

   Writer:Sarah Bagshaw

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   Director:Tim Dowd

   Writer:Sarah Bagshaw
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   8.2/10(22 votes)

   #2 - Cometh the Hour Cometh the Man

   S5:E23/19/2006

   Mr. Middleditch brings his reign to an end as he hands over the ledgers to the new administrator - having craftily secured the hospital's future. Dr. Ormerod's plaster comes off, Mr. Rose risks his own skin to save a friend during a game of golf, and a trivial accident leads a family to make a major and heartbreaking discovery.

   Director:Tim Dowd

   Writer:Deborah Cook

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   Director:Tim Dowd

   Writer:Deborah Cook
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   8.3/10(21 votes)

   #3 - Thinking Too Hard

   S5:E33/26/2006

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Patrick Melanaphy

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Patrick Melanaphy
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   8.1/10(23 votes)

   #4 - Seeking Refuge

   S5:E44/2/2006

   Dr. Goodwin is accused of taking sides when he goes too far to help a woman who claims her husband is hitting her, and there is a mystery to solve when a patient is admitted under a false name. Meanwhile, Dr. Ormerod's strange behaviour shows signs of becoming worse - and Frankie fears the surgeon is becoming addicted to his medication.

   Director:Tim O'Mara

   Writers:John Flanagan, Andrew McCulloch

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   Director:Tim O'Mara

   Writers:John Flanagan, Andrew McCulloch
5. 

   8.7/10(24 votes)

   #5 - Fever

   S5:E54/9/2006

   The hospital has its hands full when a typhoid epidemic breaks out in the community. Things get worse as the disease's source is traced back to the wards and staff struggle to locate it. Dr. Weatherill is forced to reprimand Dr. Ormerod after catching him sleeping on the job - but also has a startling piece of news to give him.

   Director:Duncan Foster

   Writer:Mark Holloway

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   Director:Duncan Foster

   Writer:Mark Holloway
6. 

   8.3/10(27 votes)

   #6 - Letting Go

   S5:E64/16/2006

   Frankie faces trouble when someone tries to steal his motorbike

   Director:Duncan Foster

   Writer:Stephen Bennett

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   Director:Duncan Foster

   Writer:Stephen Bennett
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   8.1/10(25 votes)

   #7 - Love Is All You Need

   S5:E79/17/2006

   When a day at the beach ends in tragedy for a local family, Carnegie questions Weatherill's competence. An outraged Dr Ormerod leaps to Jill's defence, but divulges her condition in doing so.

   Director:Tim Dowd

   Writer:Jane Hollowood

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   Director:Tim Dowd

   Writer:Jane Hollowood
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   7.7/10(20 votes)

   #8 - Waifs and Strays

   S5:E84/30/2006

   It is revealed that a couple have unofficially adopted an unwell child.

   Director:Tim Dowd

   Writer:Sarah Bagshaw

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   Director:Tim Dowd

   Writer:Sarah Bagshaw
9. 

   8.0/10(25 votes)

   #9 - Winners and Losers

   S5:E910/1/2006

   The arrival of a new locum ruffles some feathers. A day at the races seems a perfect location for Carnegie and Catherine to enjoy they first date - but only if they can keep out of everyone's way.

   Director:Alan Wareing

   Writer:Ken Blakeson

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   Director:Alan Wareing

   Writer:Ken Blakeson
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    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Price of Progress

    S5:E1010/8/2006

    Dr Makri takes a crash course in dealing with Yorkshire folk. Stella deals with the confessions of a window cleaner.

    Director:Alan Wareing

    Writers:John Flanagan, Andrew McCulloch

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    Director:Alan Wareing

    Writers:John Flanagan, Andrew McCulloch
11. 

    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Keep On Running

    S5:E1110/15/2006

    A patient who set fire to his own shop attempts to avoid police questioning by leaping into an ambulance and driving off towards the pier - unaware that Alun and a sick man are in the back of the vehicle.

    Director:Tim Dowd

    Writer:Sarah Bagshaw

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    Director:Tim Dowd

    Writer:Sarah Bagshaw
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    9.1/10(26 votes)

    #12 - From This Day Forward

    S5:E1210/22/2006

    A fishing trawler causes havoc at a wedding reception and Adam has to make a difficult choice.

    Director:Tim Dowd

    Writer:Stephen Bennett

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    Director:Tim Dowd

    Writer:Stephen Bennett