8x1 - Happy New Year

February 8, 2005

Disaster strikes when the All Saints emergency team is caught in the collapse of a nightclub while celebrating New Year's Eve. Cate stands by Mac when he is crushed by falling debris and is horrified to learn that his injuries may be permanent. Terry, having averted the disaster by half an hour, finally puts an end to the uncertainty for Jack and Charlotte. Meanwhile, Dan is trapped with a young woman who is critically injured.

8x2 - Outside Looking In

February 15, 2005

A tragic accident brings Frank's ex-wife into the ED as his worst nightmare confronts him. The ED staff is stunned to learn that Frank has a daughter. As Mac faces the possibility of life in a wheelchair, Gill and Cate try to come to terms with it. Jack comes to an uneasy truce with Charlotte and his impending fatherhood, while Dan helps two young girls at the nightclub before they face the disastrous consequences of their choices.

8x4 - Begging For It

March 1, 2005

Jack's journey of self discovery opens old wounds that reveal how he really feels about fatherhood. A patient covered in blood collapses in the waiting room and Dan is lead down a path of mystery and murder. A high speed police chase involving a stolen car leads to a horrific car accident. When Frank loses the battle to save one of the young men it brings him into conflict with the police. Cate struggles to deal with her own emotions as Mac reluctantly faces his first rehab session.

8x5 - Lost and Found

March 8, 2005

Vincent and Cate work together to save a critically injured construction worker, his wife's emotional instability threatens to throw them both off balance. Nelson faces his inner demons when he discovers a six year old girl, near death, locked in a car outside a pub on a blistering summer's day. Cate's future with Mac is threatened by the arrival of a surprise visitor.

8x6 - Potential

March 15, 2005

Charlotte is sent sprawling by a hit and run driver and fights to save her unborn child. Things with Mac are coming to a head for Cate. She suspects that he's on the verge of a decision that will send him back into arms of Gill - breaking her heart. Jessica's high-spirited but difficult bipolar patient refuses to medicate himself, but when he lets slip that he had a couple of car accidents earlier in the day her curiosity is piqued.

8x7 - Letting Go

March 29, 2005

In the aftermath of Charlotte's miscarriage, Terri returns to All Saints to a cold reception from Jack. In this bitter mood, Jack has little patience for a man brought in with septic shock from self-inflicted wounds following the death of his twin brother. Unable to engage emotionally with the grieving man, Jack pushes to have the patient treated against his wishes. Cate refuses to let Jack allow his own pain to compromise his usual compassion.

8x8 - Fractured

April 5, 2005

Frank, in trying to save the victim of a motorbike accident that could be a suicide attempt, and dealing with the victim's distressed relatives, is given fresh insight into his own domestic situation. Jessica, intrigued by the repeated ED admissions of a 16-year-old schoolboy, unwittingly fuels the crush he develops on her as she pushes to identify his condition. Dan, nursing a patient who effectively talks himself into a heart attack, does his best to help the guy understand the importance of letting go of the past.

8x9 - Funny Games

April 12, 2005

Vincent and Charlotte find themselves at loggerheads when Beth is admitted to All Saints, while Terri and Jack get more than they bargain for when they treat a woman who has exorcised her son. Elsewhere, Von's plan to buy a house hits an obstacle when she is knocked back for a housing loan.

8x10 - Boys Will Be Boys

April 19, 2005

Cate is forced to confront her feelings about Mac's decision to leave and, through an encounter with a grieving widow, learns to let go. While All Saints radiographers are on strike, tensions run high in emergency and Terri has to get tough with the department's men. Dan grapples with his expectations of mateship when his best friend hits it off with Jessica. Charlotte begins to realise that Vincent is moving on.

8x11 - Time Bomb

April 26, 2005

A car explosion rocks a local supermarket, sending waves of paranoia through the community. The question on everyone's lips is - was it terrorism? The truth is eventually uncovered but it comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Vincent is dealing with demons of his own while trying to anticipate Beth's next move.

8x12 - While You Were Sleeping

May 3, 2005

Regina struggles to keep a promise to a dying friend. Meanwhile, Jack triumphs over a complicated and life-threatening case and in the process wins the respect and friendship of the younger staff members. Elsewhere, Charlotte and Vincent get more than they bargained for on a night out, while Dan feels a tinge of jealousy at Jessica and Stuart's growing friendship

8x13 - Echoes

May 10, 2005

A road accident brings Terri face to face with her past, and Charlotte has to heal a relationship and a patient. Meanwhile, Vincent is confronted by Beth's terrorism, and Von finds a family member back in her life.

8x14 - Innocent Until...

May 17, 2005

Charlotte's faith in Vincent is tested when he is arrested for assaulting Beth Chandler. After a violent incident at a brothel, everyone involved ends up in the ED. Terri reaches an understanding with Jack after they spend the day with Mitch's daughter Lucy.

8x15 - False Convictions

May 24, 2005

Vincent, accused of stalking and charged with assault, faces a hostile court hearing. Cate comes under fire professionally and faces a career crisis. Meanwhile, Terri is asked to make the promise of a lifetime.

8x16 - Maternal Instinct

May 31, 2005

Terri's day in Emergency is over shadowed when Mitch's mother, Victoria undergoes a life-threatening operation. Von is unhappy when she suspects a relationship is developing between Nelson and Kerry. Charlotte is reminded of the tragedy of her miscarriage when she treats a six-month-old baby.

8x17 - Double Lives

June 7, 2005

8x18 - New Beginnings

June 14, 2005

8x19 - Satisfaction

June 21, 2005

8x20 - In The Name of Love

June 28, 2005

8x21 - Poison

July 5, 2005

8x22 - Right To Life

July 12, 2005

8x23 - Divide and Conquer

July 19, 2005

8x24 - Love Me, Love Me Not

July 26, 2005

8x25 - Immortal

August 2, 2005

8x26 - Moving On

August 9, 2005

8x27 - Frozen Moments

August 16, 2005

8x28 - Room for Improvement

August 23, 2005

8x29 - Requiem

August 30, 2005

8x30 - Spinning Out

September 6, 2005

8x31 - Honourable Things

September 13, 2005

8x32 - A Lonely Road

September 20, 2005

8x33 - Time and Tide

September 27, 2005

8x34 - One Of Those Days

October 4, 2005

8x35 - Life's Lottery

October 11, 2005

8x36 - Out Of Darkness

October 18, 2005

8x37 - Taking The Plunge

October 25, 2005

8x38 - Thicker Then Water

November 1, 2005

8x39 - Reckless

November 8, 2005

8x40 - Season of Change

November 15, 2005

8x41 - In Sickness and In Health

November 22, 2005