The BEST episodes of Call the Midwife season 12

Every episode of Call the Midwife season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Call the Midwife season 12!

Chronicles the lives of a group of midwives living in East London in the late-1950s to mid-1960s.

Last Updated: 4/20/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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Episode 8
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8.16
107 votes

#1 - Episode 8

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2023

Nonnatus House is abuzz with excitement as the countdown to Trixie and Matthew’s wedding begins. Whilst Sister Veronica has appointed herself in charge of organising the wedding gifts, Trixie’s brother, Geoffrey Franklin, arrives from Malta and immediately starts arranging the perfect hen do. However, the approaching nuptials cause stress levels to escalate as a catalogue of small and great disasters threaten to spoil the day. Dr Turner, Shelagh and Timothy are first on the scene of a fatal car crash. Dr Turner experiences the biggest test of his career as they race against time to save a precious life. Meanwhile, Nancy considers her future, and Sister Julienne hatches a plan to save Nonnatus House once and for all.

Directors: David Tucker
Writer: Heidi Thomas
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Episode 1
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7.98
93 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2023

April 1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, Nancy’s eyes are opened when she supports a dying woman, and Nonnatus House welcomes a new sister.

Directors: Syd Macartney
Writer: Heidi Thomas
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Episode 5
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7.88
101 votes

#3 - Episode 5

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2023

A pregnant mother with a chronic heart condition falls unwell. Nancy grows suspicious of a young father's erratic behaviour, and Matthew prepares for a visit from his father.

Directors: James Larkin
Writer: Heidi Thomas
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Episode 2
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7.83
98 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2023

Sister Julienne helps care for a first-time mother who is going through a challenging diagnosis. Lucille struggles with her own health, and Poplar celebrates the Whitsun Maypole.

Directors: Syd Macartney
Writer: Lena Rae
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Episode 3
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7.79
102 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2023

Sister Veronica is shaken when a mother reveals a terrible truth about her marriage, Shelagh cares for a baby with a life-threatening condition, and Nancy harbours a secret.

Directors: Sarah Esdaile
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Episode 6
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7.74
99 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2023

Trixie supports an underage mother through a difficult time, Monica Joan welcomes an unusual guest to Nonnatus House, and Sister Veronica spearheads a new council initiative

Directors: David Tucker
Writer: Sally Abbott
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Episode 4
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7.67
99 votes

#7 - Episode 4

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2023

The maternity home is thrown into chaos by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, and Nurse Crane fights to save her career. Meanwhile, Cyril encourages Reggie to seek help.

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Episode 7
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7.64
89 votes

#8 - Episode 7

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2023

Everyone is looking forward to Trixie and Matthew's wedding and a bonny baby competition brings the community together. It's not all good news, however, as the team learn about a pregnant woman and her family living in a cramped caravan, while a worrying disease outbreak directly impacts the residents of Nonnatus House.

Directors: Ruth Platt
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