The BEST episodes of Breathtaking

Every episode of Breathtaking ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Breathtaking!

Joanne Froggatt is the frontline Covid consultant in this shocking drama based on Rachel Clarke's unflinching memoir, Breathtaking, about how the real crisis unfolded in the NHS.

Last Updated: 3/26/2026Network: ITV1Status: Ended

7.55

47 votes

#1 - Delay

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/20/2024

Abbey moves away from her family to protect them. As patients get sicker, Abbey and the team take on the Covid-19 pandemic, stretching each of them to their limits.

7.41

49 votes

#2 - Mitigation

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2024

The team deal with a new Covid-19 winter wave - as the pressure becomes unmanageable, Abbey takes action to voice the pandemic's full effect on the NHS.

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7.38

55 votes

#3 - Containment

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2024

In the lead up to the UK’s first Covid-19 national lockdown, acute medicine consultant Dr Abbey Henderson and NHS staff struggle to cope with rising numbers of Covid-19 patients.

Watch Now:Amazon