The BEST episodes of Casualty season 33

Every episode of Casualty season 33, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Casualty season 33!

They're fighting to save patients while their personal lives are brimming with drama and intrigue. Everything's at stake on the emergency ward.

Last Updated: 11/19/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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7.75
16 votes

#1 - Episode 43

Season 33 - Episode 43 - Aired 7/20/2019

Connie takes the opportunity to prove herself, but it ends in disaster. Duffy proves her worth in the ED but gets caught up in Connie's mistake, and after a tough day, Iain plucks up the courage to talk about how he's feeling and realises just how far he's come.

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7.71
21 votes

#2 - Episode 33

Season 33 - Episode 33 - Aired 4/27/2019

Working as a 999 call handler helps Iain learn to open up, though he feels frustrated not to be out in the field.

Directors: Paul Riordan
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7.63
19 votes

#3 - Episode 46

Season 33 - Episode 46 - Aired 8/10/2019

Feature-length episode of the hospital drama with the staff of Holby's accident and emergency department as they deal with more sick and injured patients. The walls start to close in on Connie when the hospital board notices the high rate of benzodiazepine prescriptions in the emergency department, and she is forced to choose between her addiction and her career. Meanwhile, Iain takes a stand as he defends the paramedics in the emergency department, and Duffy learns that she does not need to be a nurse to be able to help others.

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7.60
20 votes

#4 - Episode 44

Season 33 - Episode 44 - Aired 7/27/2019

Reliving the events of the previous day and unable to escape her own guilt, Connie schemes to save herself by planting a seed of doubt in Duffy's mind. Meanwhile, New porter Rosa makes quite the first impression in the emergency department. As she goes beyond the requirements of her role and gets involved with the patients, David thinks she is overstepping the mark.

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7.59
17 votes

#5 - Episode 45

Season 33 - Episode 45 - Aired 8/3/2019

When David sees that Charlie is struggling to cope, he intervenes and tries to remind Charlie that he is not alone, with his work 'family' there to help him every step of the way. Meanwhile, Marty's mother is rushed into the emergency department, and he and Jade have to keep up the pretence of being boyfriend and girlfriend in front of his family. Elsewhere, Connie continues to cover her tracks as Ciaran and Archie decide to keep an eye on her, hoping to catch her out.

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7.56
16 votes

#6 - Episode 9

Season 33 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/13/2018

Rash reels from his break up with Gem as she refuses to accept his apology, while David reaches desperation point and gets in touch with Zsa Zsa to help in the quest to find Dylan - but events quickly spiral out of control.

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7.50
22 votes

#7 - Episode 12

Season 33 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/3/2018

Determined to learn from medics in other departments, Louise is excited for a shift on the maternity ward. However, student nurse Jade stumbles into work late, and Louise is not impressed by her actions. Meanwhile, Charlie remains suspicious of Duffy, and Iain makes a call to the wellbeing team, finally seeking help about his mental-health struggles.

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7.50
18 votes

#8 - Episode 13

Season 33 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/17/2018

Dylan puts himself and Ciara in jeopardy when he takes a chance on love, while student nurse Marty (former EastEnders star Shaheen Jafargholi) arrives at the ED on his first day eager to please. Louise witnesses an elderly man being robbed by a gang of youths on bicycles, but soon learns not to judge a book by its cover. Elsewhere, Iain gets the runaround when asking for help, and Duffy catches Charlie answering her phone.

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7.44
18 votes

#9 - Episode 14

Season 33 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/24/2018

In the aftermath of the crash, Ciara is desperate to get away, but Dylan is determined to treat those who have been injured - despite receiving a head wound himself. On his return to the hospital, he reflects on his hopes for a future with Ciara in spite of everything that has happened, while at home, Ciara considers her own needs.

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7.44
18 votes

#10 - Episode 20

Season 33 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/19/2019

Alicia finds out that she has been offered a place on a coveted paediatric fellowship in Manchester, forcing her to make a decision on her future. Elsewhere, Marty's lies begin to catch up with him, while Elle is disappointed when she has to hand back to reins as clinical lead to a returning Connie.

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7.42
19 votes

#11 - Episode 22

Season 33 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/2/2019

Jan learns the truth about her son and forgives Iain, while Ethan begins to move on from Alicia. Louise stands up for Jade and vows to protect her team in the future, Duffy panics when she forgets that she bought Charlie a birthday present, and Iain signs up for his first counselling session.

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7.41
22 votes

#12 - Episode 27

Season 33 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/9/2019

The aftermath of Iain's attempted suicide ripples its way through the emergency department. Gemma struggles to come to terms with what has happened, and makes it her mission to piece together why Ian attempted suicide. Meanwhile, wracked with guilt, Ruby goes out of her way for a patient, and Connie tells Elle off for addressing the team about Iain's progress.

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7.41
22 votes

#13 - Episode 26

Season 33 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/2/2019

A cyber-attack rocks Holby hospital at the worst possible time. Meanwhile, Ruby learns to trust her instincts as Iain’s life hangs in the balance.

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7.38
16 votes

#14 - Episode 42

Season 33 - Episode 42 - Aired 7/13/2019

Iain learns to put patients first without compromising his mental health. Jade is gutted when she discovers Marty has won the bursary, until she hears about all the obstacles he has overcome to get to where he is. Gem considers joining Rash on his travels, but decides to stay for Iain's sake.

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7.31
16 votes

#15 - Episode 8

Season 33 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/6/2018

Jacob is shocked to find Omo, his schizophrenic mother, has arrived in the ED along with his son Blake. Elle goes to deal with Omo, who refuses to believe there is anything wrong and resists treatment, thinking that Elle is keeping her there on Jacob's orders. Elsewhere, Gem asks Ruby if she can swap bedrooms and is delighted when she agrees.

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7.30
23 votes

#16 - Episode 28

Season 33 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/23/2019

Duffy finally lets Charlie in on her big secret and tells him about her Vascular dementia diagnosis. Charlie decides that it may be best to pull her from the night shifts, when symptoms are most likely to appear. Meanwhile, new registrar Archie Hudson is thrown into the deep end on her first day after leaving her hospital induction early, and Connie reluctantly praises Elle's success.

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7.30
20 votes

#17 - Episode 23

Season 33 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/9/2019

Ernest arrives for his surgery, only to find it has been cancelled as there are not enough beds. Louise sets to work freeing up a bed for him, but it is soon taken by another more critical patient. Connie is attacked by an unknown assailant on a flight of stairs, while Rash asks Gem to help him decide between paediatrics and cardiology.

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7.28
18 votes

#18 - Episode 35

Season 33 - Episode 35 - Aired 5/11/2019

Will faces the biggest medical dilemma of his career when Toby returns to the ED. Ruby continues to keep Dani a secret, allowing her to get even closer. Charlie and Duffy renew their vows, and Marty returns to the ED from secondment to find Jade miffed that he didn’t keep in touch

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7.27
15 votes

#19 - Episode 37

Season 33 - Episode 37 - Aired 6/1/2019

Iain steps up and offers his support to Jan. Trouble shooter Ciaran arrives in the Emergency Department. With just three months to turn things around, he is determined to shake things up, much to Connie's dismay. Meanwhile, Jacob decides to confront Jet in an effort to fight for his mother's wellbeing.

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7.26
19 votes

#20 - Episode 34

Season 33 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/4/2019

Iain goes above and beyond on his first day back as a paramedic after his suicide attempt, and Duffy starts to doubt whether she should have been so open about her diagnosis. Meanwhile, Connie offers Will another interview, and Elle is left feeling hurt when Connie doesn't react to her choice to take a new job.

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7.25
20 votes

#21 - Episode 17

Season 33 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/22/2018

Dylan faces a traumatic Christmas in Resus. Noel is delighted to have met his Christmas fundraising goal, but can't quite decide on a charity to give the money to.

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7.25
16 votes

#22 - Episode 41

Season 33 - Episode 41 - Aired 6/29/2019

Jacob says a final goodbye to Omo, and a desperate Archie turns to Ciaran for help.

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7.24
17 votes

#23 - Episode 21

Season 33 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/26/2019

Iain heads to Base's flat, but when he does not answer the door he becomes concerned and climbs through a window, only to find Base has taken an overdose. Louise goes out of her way for Ernest when he comes to the ED for a once-over, while Gem and Ruby look for somewhere new to live when Alicia's house goes on the market.

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7.24
17 votes

#24 - Episode 15

Season 33 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/1/2018

After a hard day, Iain seeks comfort in the wrong place. Duffy makes a shocking diagnosis

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7.22
18 votes

#25 - Episode 10

Season 33 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/20/2018

Ciara wakes up on the floor surrounded by smashed glass, and Joel insists on taking her to the ED. Once alone, Ciara apologises to Dylan for the awkwardness of the situation, but as she is discharged she collapses and admits it could be her liver. With the nursing team understaffed, Charlie has to call Duffy in - even though she has recently undertaken a night shift.