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Episode 39

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May 27, 2016

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Doctors - S18 - E39

Sid has to give a couple some life-changing and unfair news regarding their fertility treatment. However, it is Mrs Tembe who bears the brunt of their fury. Ruhma gives Daniel a business masterclass at a house-clearance sale. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe puts up a list of stalls for the summer fayre, but will she be successful in attracting willing volunteers?

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Doctors: Season 18 - 89 Episode s

18x1 - The Night Children
April 4, 2016
Jimmi tries to persuade Heston to return to the Mill. Ayesha acts as peacemaker in a battle between an old blind woman and a harassed handyman.
18x2 - Should I Stay or Should I Go
April 5, 2016
Jimmi and Emma attend a training course, while Zara attempts to organise a housewarming party.
18x3 - I'll Cry if I Want To
April 6, 2016
Zara's party gets off to a bad start when a nasty message goes viral. But will things improve with the arrival of the guests?
18x4 - A Cup of Tea and a Biscuit
April 7, 2016
Emma's first day as a force medical examiner is complicated by a new DS. When he tries to use her to hide a mistake, she makes a stand.
18x5 - What About Me?
April 8, 2016
Anthony has a new plan for expansion, but Daniel and Zara aren't so sure it's a good idea.
18x6 - Log Out
April 11, 2016
Rob tries to help a couple with infidelity issues, only to discover that the alleged adultery didn't occur in real life.
18x7 - The Gooseberry
April 12, 2016
Ruhma makes a home visit to a heavily pregnant woman with an unusual living arrangement.
18x8 - Bitten
April 13, 2016
Sid visits an elderly patient, but gets caught in the middle when the man's dog savages a TV engineer.
18x9 - Only Connect
April 14, 2016
Mrs Tembe struggles to break the negative atmostphere at King's Green. Ayesha takes a reluctant Sid house-hunting.
18x10 - In Questa Reggia
April 15, 2016
Heston catches up with an old friend over dinner, but their evening is curtailed by an unexpected guest.
18x11 - My Outcast State
April 18, 2016
Al tries to help a patient who is down on his luck. Jimmi is outvoted when the partners discuss the King's Green merger. Emma visits Rhiannon to find out more about her past.
18x12 - No Quiet Find
April 19, 2016
Zara treats a man addicted to sleeping. Heston, Emma and Jimmi appeal to Daniel about the King's Green merger, but he seems determined to go ahead. Rob is thrown when Karen mentions the idea of fostering.
18x13 - Waste of Shame
April 20, 2016
Rob is called to a hotel to deal with a drunk and disorderly salesman, who is nursing an embarrassing secret. Anthony calls a partner's meeting to finalise plans for the King's Green merger. He's confident the merger is in the bag - but is his confidence misplaced?
18x14 - I Know She Lies
April 21, 2016
Daniel meets an old friend who has found happiness with a much younger woman, but the news that she is pregnant threatens to derail their relationship. The staff are in shock as news of Anthony's sudden departure gets out. The question is who should replace him?
18x15 - That Time of Year
April 22, 2016
Emma becomes convinced that now that Niamh has gone, Ayesha will want to move out, but are her fears justified?
18x16 - Shirley
April 25, 2016
Valerie's day gets off to a bad start, but an unexpected visitor offers her a fresh perspective on life. The staff are overjoyed to hear that Mrs T is coming in to discuss her future.
18x17 - A Conscious Uncoupling
April 26, 2016
Sid helps a teenage girl who is struggling to come to terms with her parents' divorce. Daniel announces that Mrs T is coming back, and she's insistent that they move to a paperless office, starting today!
18x18 - Family
April 27, 2016
Jimmi treats Mick, a foster carer who has been assaulted by his teenage foster child, but when Jimmi finds bruises on the teenager, he realises the situation isn't as straightforward as it appears. Karen persuades Rob to accompany her to an information evening for prospective foster carers.
18x19 - Home Help
April 28, 2016
Karen goes above and beyond to reunite a family. Emma takes the lead when it comes to a pregnant patient's welfare. And on her first day back, Mrs Tembe means business.
18x20 - What Goes Around
April 29, 2016
Will Rhiannon and Paul get to keep their child? Everything rests on today's assessment at the case conference.
18x21 - Fur Elise
May 3, 2016
Ayesha fights fashion. Mrs Tembe cracks the whip. Emma is taken aback by the latest development in Rhiannon's case.
18x22 - In the Loop
May 4, 2016
Mrs Tembe helps uncover illegal activities when two technology companies vie for her business. Rhiannon goes into early labour. Al's secret is uncovered.
18x23 - A Good Start in Life
May 5, 2016
Rob continues to defend the survivors of Treehouse. Emma worries that Rhiannon has taken drastic action. Heston can see a friend in need.
18x24 - Mean Streets
May 6, 2016
Heston takes part in a honey trap. The family court makes a final decision regarding baby Nicolas. Al accepts an unusual challenge.
18x25 - Objects of Desire
May 9, 2016
A confident Al sets out for his great walking adventure from Letherbridge to Lichfield and ends up dealing with a medical crisis. Elsewhere, Jimmi sees a face from his past as a hostel closes its doors on the homeless, but all is not as it seems.
18x26 - A House is Not a Home
May 10, 2016
Tempers fray when one of the homeless people is exposed as an undercover journalist. But he's desperate for a story and makes a beeline for someone vulnerable. Can he convince her to talk? Elsewhere, Al takes an exciting detour en route to Lichfield.
18x27 - Home Truths
May 11, 2016
A body is fished out of the local canal. Jimmi reels when CCTV footage shows a familiar face carrying out a crime. Meanwhile, Daniel takes desperate measures to protect his past and Al gets a bitter taste of what it really feels like to be homeless.
18x28 - Coats and Alms
May 12, 2016
Jimmi is forced to tell the police what he knows. It seems a cut-and-dry case, but new evidence proves they have the wrong man. Meanwhile, concerns grow for Al when nobody can reach him.
18x29 - There Is No Place
May 13, 2016
Daniel lies to Zara and Jimmi regrets a recent decision. Al finally makes it to Lichfield but surprises himself by behaving out of character. Back on the streets, has our murderer found a new victim?
18x30 - Shut Up
May 16, 2016
Karen and Valerie are roped into working on a Saturday, but why is Daniel there? Meanwhile, Sid is the victim of a cruel prank, and lays himself bare to Valerie. Elsewhere, Mrs Tembe also comes face to face with a naked truth.
18x31 - Living Together
May 17, 2016
Mrs Tembe introduces her new plan for reception, while Heston has to deal with the arrival of his new family. Jimmi gets caught in the middle of a friend's relationship issues.
18x32 - Feed the Beast
May 18, 2016
Karen gets frustrated by Mrs Tembe's new regime, before receiving an urgent call. Emma gets a visit from Paul, who is anxious about being a new parent. Ayesha deals with a student who is feeling peer pressure when it comes to her eating.
18x33 - Lady De Vere's Desire
May 19, 2016
Karen and Mrs Tembe continue to struggle with the machine, while Daniel winds Zara up over the publication of Letherbridge Life. Valerie tries to assist a professor with an unusual illness, but is she getting too close?
18x34 - A Uniformed Presence
May 20, 2016
The self-service machine continues to cause Mrs Tembe problems, but how long will it last? Rob is tangled up in an operation at the hospital, which turns out to be in relation to Treehouse.
18x35 - The Collector
May 23, 2016
Jimmi visits Mrs Tembe and uncovers her issues, while Karen is stressed by the home visit of the social worker. Emma has to deal with a policeman after he is accused of theft.
18x36 - Just Say No
May 24, 2016
Al reluctantly gives a lecture on his app, and Heston has to consider the practical effects of Ruhma's religious beliefs. Sid tries to persuade a university lecturer to stop taking drugs, but can he do it in time?
18x37 - Blood of a Poet
May 25, 2016
Heston is a character witness for his accused friend at a murder trial, but will his testimony do more harm than good? Ruhma and Daniel lock horns over new mums and cosmetic surgery. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe gives Al and Jimmi short shrift when they order a new gizmo for the Mill.
18x38 - The Burden
May 26, 2016
Ayesha grows concerned for patient Jenna, who seems to fall victim to a lot of mishaps which can't easily be explained. Just who is trying to harm her? Ruhma and Daniel lock horns again, this time over a Muslim patient wanting fillers. Meanwhile, the new patient feedback machine causes headaches all around.
18x39 - Hand Me Downs
May 27, 2016
Sid has to give a couple some life-changing and unfair news regarding their fertility treatment. However, it is Mrs Tembe who bears the brunt of their fury. Ruhma gives Daniel a business masterclass at a house-clearance sale. Meanwhile, Mrs Tembe puts up a list of stalls for the summer fayre, but will she be successful in attracting willing volunteers?
18x40 - Miss Bates
May 31, 2016
Emma dreads her appointment with boring patient Martha, but after she reacts badly to some test results, Emma must chase after her, whether she likes it or not! Jimmi recruits Zara in his mission to get Mrs Tembe to move house, but can Zara succeed where others have failed?
18x41 - Bearing Gifts
June 1, 2016
Mrs Tembe hears a rumour concerning a man she knew in her past. Troubled by this, she decides to confront him and unwittingly walks into an explosive situation as others take more drastic steps to make their feelings known.
18x42 - Slings and Arrows
June 2, 2016
Al is thrilled to be playing in a local darts final, but his bubble is soon burst when he has to decide between his reputation or the chance to impress Bobby George! Shak and Alia give their babysitters Karen and Rob a hard time of it, whilst Mrs Tembe finally agrees to go house hunting with Zara.
18x43 - In Dark Corners
June 3, 2016
Daniel encounters an agoraphobic young woman who has been left alone by her father, despite the fact she heavily relies on him. Can Daniel give her the help she so clearly needs? Jimmi has to resort to bribery and blackmail in order to recruit for the summer fayre. Meanwhile, Heston ruins Ruhma's lazy afternoon with his cleaning preparations for Ramadan.
18x44 - In Every Home a Heartache: Part One
June 6, 2016
Emma suspects that a probationer is being picked on by a senior colleague. Should she intervene or keep quiet and encourage the probationer to stand up for herself? Mrs Tembe is having misgivings about selling her house but Al encourages her to put aside her scruples and go for it.
18x45 - In Every Home a Heartache: Part Two
June 7, 2016
Emma struggles to maintain her equilibrium as the police investigation into Nicholas's death gathers pace.
18x46 - Wild Wood
June 8, 2016
Emma feels helpless as the police investigation ramps up and Rhiannon comes under the spotlight.
18x47 - Ask Alice
June 9, 2016
Valerie is on a mission - she wants to say thank you to a very special person. Can Al help track her down? Meanwhile, the police investigation takes an unexpected turn and Emma does some serious soul-searching.
18x48 - Hollow
June 10, 2016
Emma is sick with nerves as she awaits the results of the post-mortem on Rhiannon and Paul's baby.
18x49 - Field Day
August 30, 2016
It is the day of the annual summer fair, and Mrs T has everything carefully planned. Nothing can go wrong... can it?
18x50 - Come into My Parlour
August 31, 2016
Zara is losing patience with Marion. Elsewhere, Mrs Tembe has bad news for Valerie, and Emma takes her troubles out on Jimmi. Meanwhile, Rob is baffled when a man is found dead - he is naked in a sleeping bag and covered in glitter.
18x51 - Summit Fever
September 1, 2016
Zara tries her best to get on with a critical Marion but is later in for a shock when she snoops in her bag. Elsewhere, Rob seems to have new doubts about fostering, and Emma finds a new escapism for her troubles.
18x52 - Mirror Touch
September 2, 2016
Feelings are running high. Emma feels unsupported, while Zara struggles to ignore Marion, and Mrs Tembe faces more hostility from Valerie. Elsewhere, Jimmi sees a patient with an unusual condition that means she literally feels the pain of others.
18x53 - Water Babies
September 5, 2016
Ruhma delivers devastating news to a couple expecting twins, leaving them with a difficult decision to make. Elsewhere, Zara opens up about her real worries, and Mrs Tembe is at breaking point, but Emma knows exactly how to make her feel better.
18x54 - Skydayze
September 6, 2016
Heston sees a schoolgirl who is playing a deadly game. He races to save her, but will he get there in time? Zara's attempt to bury the hatchet with Marion leads to a confession, and Emma's game playing takes a darker turn.
18x55 - Duncan Day
September 7, 2016
Al learns something about getting his priorities right when he helps a young girl displaying symptoms of iron poisoning. Meanwhile, Daniel has some bad news for Valerie and Marion, but can he persuade Zara to help him?
18x56 - The Best of Intentions
September 8, 2016
An under-pressure charity worker requires Mrs Tembe's help to save a children's centre, otherwise his life's work could go to ruin. Valerie looks set to flunk her job interview, while Sid finds the new challenge he has been looking for.
18x57 - Blood Line
September 9, 2016
A man with a rare degenerative condition fears that his son may have inherited it too, but when his ex-wife comes back into his life, she drops a bombshell. Shak and Alia discuss their biological father, while Emma finds temptation on the high street.
18x58 - Ladies of the Day
September 12, 2016
When a middle-aged prostitute is beaten up, Ayesha helps her realise that it is time to tell her son the truth about how she earns a living. Heston falls for Shak's ploy when they go bowling together, and Karen and Rob's relationship is tested when they attend foster training.
18x59 - Rock-a-Bye Baby
September 13, 2016
Ruhma's interest in a patient's relationship makes her slow to pick up that the patient is suffering from an acute phobia of childbirth. Alia and Shak find what they are looking for, and Emma urges Zara to make some friends at the school gate.
18x60 - Art for Art's Sake
September 14, 2016
Valerie and Sid embark on an artistic 'experience' where they navigate the seven sins in a big brother-style project to expose corruption in the art world.
18x61 - A History of Violence
September 15, 2016
When an elderly couple's home is petrol bombed, Rob discovers that their neighbour's teenage daughter has links to an extremist group. But can he prove she caused the fire? Valerie gets a surprise leaving do, and Zara finds making friends at Joe's school a challenge.
18x62 - Leave and Cleave
September 16, 2016
Jimmi has to deal with a fraught marriage and discovers that the problem might be closer to home than the couple think. Shak has new information for Alia, but will she convince him to tell Ruhma? Karen is struggling to make an appointment with her GP so has to ask for help. But who will help her?
18x63 - Sins of the Father
September 19, 2016
Zara meets a school friend for lunch, but events take a nasty turn when her friend is knocked down by a car. Shak and Alia meet their uncle, but will they find out what they want to know about their father? Emma and Ayesha take a trip to the casino.
18x64 - Professor Pickering
September 20, 2016
An actor aspires to more challenging roles, but is trapped by a children's TV series and an overpowering wife. Ruhma corners Alia to see what's going on, but will she like the answer? Karen and Rob visit her consultant neurologist for a final check-up before the fostering panel.
18x65 - What You Don't Know
September 21, 2016
Sid ends up at the hospital with a patient after hours, and finds himself at odds with a consultant. Ruhma has to finally tell the children the truth, but how will they take it? Emma doesn't take mention of Howard's anniversary well.
18x66 - Mrs Butterworth
September 22, 2016
Rob has to unravel a confusing situation when a foreign woman arrives at the police station and is unable to give any details about what happened to her. Ruhma continues to rail against her children's wishes to see their father, while Karen tries to persuade Mrs Tembe to get Valerie back into The Mill.
18x67 - Not Educating Rita
September 23, 2016
Karen gets involved when a university cleaner comes into conflict with a tutor. Shak and Alia go out to meet their father together, but Ruhma has a plan to keep a close eye on them. Valerie's experience of her new job gets worse and worse.
18x68 - Beginnings
September 26, 2016
Ruhma is forced to meet Zaroon, for the good of Shak and Alia. But can she convince him to leave them all alone? Valerie's first day could turn out to be her last when she puts an ex-nurse's needs before those of the recruitment agency.
18x69 - The Meteor
September 27, 2016
Al receives some unexpected test results at his GP surgery, whilst Emma tells Jimmi to get a life. Ayesha grows concerned about a pregnant woman's mental health when she believes a meteor rock is talking to her.
18x70 - Recalculating
September 28, 2016
Karen and Rob's future as foster parents hangs in the balance as they face heavy questioning by the fostering panel. Jimmi finally lets loose at the casino with Ayesha and Emma. When a lollipop lady bears the brunt of a businessman's anger, Mrs Tembe has to step in and put the man in his place.
18x71 - The Fiddle
September 29, 2016
Sid causes confusion when he assumes Jimmi and Ayesha have spent a night of passion together. Al's day is brightened by the discovery of a collection of rare comic books, but could this be too good to be true?
18x72 - Sparks
September 30, 2016
After the near death of a patient at St Phil's, Valerie starts to investigate the agency in earnest. But will she go too far? Sparks fly when Zara locks horns with an angry electrician at the campus surgery.
18x73 - Losing the Plot
October 3, 2016
Valerie crumbles under pressure when questioned by DI Addison, digging herself into even more trouble. Meanwhile, Al and Jimmi swap diets - what could possibly go wrong? Heston encounters novelist Ed, who is detested by his fellow villagers for parodying them in his successful books - but will he bow under pressure?
18x74 - Clean
October 4, 2016
Daniel comes to the aid of a patient who has been sacked for bringing drugs into the workplace. Daniel believes he is clean and sets out to help him prove it. Jimmi challenges Al to get fit. Meanwhile, Karen is on tenterhooks as she and Rob prepare to welcome their first foster child, and Mrs Tembe has a proposal for Valerie.
18x75 - Below the Belt
October 5, 2016
Zara is consulted by a student whose boyfriend has lost interest in sex. It looks like he is having an affair, but is there more to this case than meets the eye? A triumphant Valerie returns to the Mill. Meanwhile, Al takes up a new sport and Karen and Rob struggle to adapt to life with Hannah.
18x76 - Brotherly Love
October 6, 2016
Ayesha becomes concerned about a young autistic man who is moving into a group home. Is the move in his best interests, or is he being pushed by his big brother? It is Hannah's last day, and Karen is determined to get through to her. Sid sees one of his favourite patients, Mrs Robinson, and is faced with a major challenge.
18x77 - Jelly Bean
October 7, 2016
Valerie gets a visit from an old friend and receives a tempting offer. Emma throws caution to the wind and spends some serious money. Sid has another challenge to face when Mrs Robinson's grieving son comes to the surgery, looking for answers.
18x78 - Wolf
October 10, 2016
Jimmi tries to help the victim of a violent attack. She claims to have seen her attacker again, but is her mind playing tricks on her? Sid is doubting himself again, and he receives support from an unexpected source. A routine staff meeting offers a challenge to Al and gives Mrs Tembe an idea for a fresh initiative.
18x79 - Mirza Sahiban
October 11, 2016
When a young married couple learn that their unborn baby may have a birth defect, a rift develops between them. Can Ruhma help them to stop apportioning blame and face the future together?
18x80 - The Da Vinci Toad
October 12, 2016
There is trouble ahead for Mrs Tembe when she announces her latest initiative. Elsewhere, Ayesha is exposed to racism, and Heston is troubled when a suspected case of sleepwalking throws up some very bizarre symptoms.
18x81 - Veiled
October 13, 2016
Mrs Tembe learns that you can't always have your cake and eat it. Elsewhere, Emma tells Ayesha to make a decision, and Karen is shocked when an old friend victimises someone for their religious choices. But can she alter their views?
18x82 - Firehawk and Dazzle Berry
October 14, 2016
Ayesha has a first date, but is romance on the menu? Elsewhere, Heston fails to spice things up with Ruhma, and Al's trip to Bristol to see an old friend also turns out to be a recipe for disaster as some bitter truths are exposed.
18x83 - Cravings
October 17, 2016
Sugar withdrawal kicks in and Zara plays dirty to make Daniel fail. Ayesha's after a different kind of fix altogether. Elsewhere, Ruhma sees a pregnant patient who is literally dishing the dirt but struggling to come clean about it.
18x84 - The Man in the Mirror
October 18, 2016
Heston slips up with a patient. Elsewhere, Ayesha looks for her lost mojo and Mrs Tembe is up to something again. Jimmi is troubled by a student's obsession with the man he sees in the mirror but struggles to persuade him to get help.
18x85 - Profiting from the Dead
October 19, 2016
Mrs Tembe's latest plan literally becomes a matter of life and death, and Karen has a confession to make. Rob investigates a theft at a funeral parlour, but it is a new face on the block who puts the case to rest.
18x86 - Pramface
October 20, 2016
Karen has to deal with Barney on her own when he first arrives. Sid returns from his holiday, only for his anxiety to immediately return. Mrs Tembe has to get to the bottom of a mystery when a baby is found abandoned in the toilets at The Mill.
18x87 - Nearest Relative
October 21, 2016
Mrs Tembe tasks Jimmi with finding someone to attend a course on sexism, while Sid keeps putting his foot in it. Ayesha deals with an elderly couple who have unhealthy lifestyles.
18x88 - The Limpet
October 24, 2016
Rob investigates a break-in and is shocked to discover who the perpetrator is. Ayesha and Sid try to help Emma to decide what to do with her new car. Valerie has to deal with a needy ex-colleague who appears to be stuck in a downward spiral.
18x89 - The Price of Memory
October 25, 2016
Rob brings Barney to see Jimmi to discuss his solvent abuse. Ayesha gets a visit from her cousin, who is worried about her drinking. A man's sudden, complete loss of short-term memory puts his casual lover in an impossible situation.

18x1 - The Night Children

18x2 - Should I Stay or Should I Go

18x3 - I'll Cry if I Want To

18x4 - A Cup of Tea and a Biscuit

18x5 - What About Me?

18x6 - Log Out

18x7 - The Gooseberry

18x8 - Bitten

18x9 - Only Connect

18x10 - In Questa Reggia

18x11 - My Outcast State

18x12 - No Quiet Find

18x13 - Waste of Shame

18x14 - I Know She Lies

18x15 - That Time of Year

18x16 - Shirley

18x17 - A Conscious Uncoupling

18x18 - Family

18x19 - Home Help

18x20 - What Goes Around

18x21 - Fur Elise

18x22 - In the Loop

18x23 - A Good Start in Life

18x24 - Mean Streets

18x25 - Objects of Desire

18x26 - A House is Not a Home

18x27 - Home Truths

18x28 - Coats and Alms

18x29 - There Is No Place

18x30 - Shut Up

18x31 - Living Together

18x32 - Feed the Beast

18x33 - Lady De Vere's Desire

18x34 - A Uniformed Presence

18x35 - The Collector

18x36 - Just Say No

18x37 - Blood of a Poet

18x38 - The Burden

18x39 - Hand Me Downs

18x40 - Miss Bates

18x41 - Bearing Gifts

18x42 - Slings and Arrows

18x43 - In Dark Corners

18x44 - In Every Home a Heartache: Part One

18x45 - In Every Home a Heartache: Part Two

18x46 - Wild Wood

18x47 - Ask Alice

18x48 - Hollow

18x49 - Field Day

18x50 - Come into My Parlour

18x51 - Summit Fever

18x52 - Mirror Touch

18x53 - Water Babies

18x54 - Skydayze

18x55 - Duncan Day

18x56 - The Best of Intentions

18x57 - Blood Line

18x58 - Ladies of the Day

18x59 - Rock-a-Bye Baby

18x60 - Art for Art's Sake

18x61 - A History of Violence

18x62 - Leave and Cleave

18x63 - Sins of the Father

18x64 - Professor Pickering

18x65 - What You Don't Know

18x66 - Mrs Butterworth

18x67 - Not Educating Rita

18x68 - Beginnings

18x69 - The Meteor

18x70 - Recalculating

18x71 - The Fiddle

18x72 - Sparks

18x73 - Losing the Plot

18x74 - Clean

18x75 - Below the Belt

18x76 - Brotherly Love

18x77 - Jelly Bean

18x78 - Wolf

18x79 - Mirza Sahiban

18x80 - The Da Vinci Toad