The BEST episodes of Holby City season 20

#1 - Bygones

Season 20 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/8/2018

Fletch clashes with estranged father Steven when Evie demands they let him back into their lives, while Essie is determined to help Josh after discovering he was an applicant for Gaskell's Project Laszlo. Dominic fears for his compatibility with Lofty after a contagious incident on AAU shows they are not thinking the same way.

#2 - One Day at a Time

Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2018

The Clinical trial is heating up and it is time for Gaskell to live up to his reputation, while Nicky tests Sacha's patience in a bid to prove her abilities .

#3 - Belonging

Season 20 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/22/2018

Healthy competition turns sour when Meena and Nicky treat the same patient. Meanwhile, Frieda finds an unexpected friend in Fletch when matters of the heart push her out of her comfort zone, and Serena takes an undesired approach to Jason's impending fatherhood.

#4 - Keep Your Friends Close

Season 20 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/4/2018

Hanssen tries to bury himself in his work, but when Gaskell makes a move he hadn't bargained for, he can no longer ignore his conscience. Fletch is burning the candle at both ends, leaving Evie to pick up the slack. Desperate to make things right with his daughter, Fletch faces a tough decision, while an isolated Meena turns to an old flame for comfort.

#5 - There by the Grace of...

Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2018

Essie struggles to use her head over her heart as she gets involved with Gaskell's trial. Oliver is transferred to AAU for a change of scene.

#6 - Not Your Home Now

Season 20 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2018

Hanssen steps down as CEO, with Serena agreeing to take over temporarily. When Ric is admitted to Holby, Serena and Donna treat the injuries he sustained in prison. Distressed by Ric's situation, Serena investigates what happened the day Elaine Warren died. Oliver's physiotherapy is cut short when his therapist collapses, triggering his surgical instincts. As he attempts to diagnose her and other patients, Dom, Lofty and Roxanna try to temper his expectations. Oliver starts to wonder if he can still be a doctor. Jac must locate the rare vinyl she took from Raf's collection before Fletch purchases a replacement. This suspicious behaviour leads Frieda to uncover the true nature of Jac's motivations. Knowing Jac may have feelings for Fletch gives Frieda an opportunity to needle her mentor.

#7 - The Friend Zone

Season 20 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/17/2018

When nothing else seems to be going Sacha's way, he tries his hand at a new romance. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Meena moves in on Nicky's turf up on Darwin. And unconvinced by his slippery charm, Donna puts Zav to the test.

#8 - Precipice

Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2018

A leaking bullet is poisoning Oliver's brain and must be removed; can Roxanna convince him to risk another surgery? Fletch turns a supposed intruder into a patient.

#9 - Primum Non Nocere - Part One

Season 20 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/12/2018

While trying to prove herself, Meena uncovers disturbing news that could spell trouble for Gaskell. Bernie returns to bring Serena home, but is Serena willing to leave Holby behind for good? And Fletch questions if he's ready to commit to a proper relationship with Abigail.

#10 - The L Word

Season 20 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2018

Roxanna tries to cure Oliver, but in the process opens old wounds. Dom and Lofty find themselves at odds over Sheilagh's care. Donna and Fletch race to save Ric.

#11 - Undoing

Season 20 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/25/2018

Hanssen holds a fretful bedside vigil at the hospital, while Gaskell wrestles with his conscience over what he's done. Fletch is missing Evie and angrily blames Steven for pulling his family apart. Sacha tentatively steps back into Holby after time off for his depression - and finds an unexpected source of support in Frieda.

#12 - Report to the Mirror - Part One

Season 20 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/6/2018

The lines between past and present blur as Hanssen tries to bring the hospital back from the brink. Gaskell's descent into chaos leaves Jac fearing for her life, and Meena's crusade for truth faces a set-back when she loses the only ally she had left.

#13 - Report to the Mirror - Part Two

Season 20 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/13/2018

With Gaskell's dastardly invention inside her, Jac fears for her life - but the only one who can remove this ticking time bomb is the man himself. Can she convince him to try? Meena throws caution to the wind and outs Gaskell's nefarious deeds, enlisting Essie's help in unravelling his web of lies.

#14 - One Man and His God

Season 20 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/18/2018

While scrambling to save a life, Hanssen and Gaskell recall the earliest days of their friendship, when a fateful encounter with a wide-eyed but driven Roxanna changed the course of all their lives forever. Under increased scrutiny and immense pressure, Gaskell wrestles with his conscience.

#15 - Hard Day's Night

Season 20 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2018

A hungover Nicky must cope with an overbearing new registrar. Fletch and Jac are thrust together on an overnight transplant case.

#16 - None but the Brave

Season 20 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/5/2018

With Fletch and Abigail's relationship still a secret, Fletch is thrown when Jac suddenly arrives on Darwin, however complications arise when Fletch accepts Jac's offer of an after-work drink. Loved-up Lofty is anxious not to crush Dominic's weekend plans, but when Lofty catches Sheilagh behaving recklessly, Lofty risks fracturing both relationships. On a high with patient success in Morocco, Gaskell's sceptical reaction to a new trial candidate leads to a disagreement with Roxanna.

#17 - Blind Spot

Season 20 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/15/2018

#18 - Love Is

Season 20 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/4/2018

A beloved face from the past forces Serena to think about her future. Dom and Lofty find themselves at a crossroads when a game highlights the cracks in their relationship, and when Frieda and a difficult patient reach a place of understanding, Petrenko takes in an unlikely companion.

#19 - Best Christmas Ever

Season 20 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/27/2018

Christmas Day opens up old wounds for Fletch, while an explosive family secret is exposed, and a mysterious Santa walks the halls of Holby. Recent events cause Hanssen to doubt his suitability for CEO, but when the team are faced with saving an esteemed colleague's life, will he change his mind?

#20 - Too Good to Be True

Season 20 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/23/2018

Fletch finally confronts Jac over their feelings for each other. The death of a patient leads Jason to make a life-changing decision. Eager to protect his relationship with Dom, Lofty hides his true feelings about their future.

#21 - The Right Sort of Animal

Season 20 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/11/2018

Love is in the air, but can Serena and Bernie overcome their issues? Meanwhile, when Jason and Greta's plans are thrown into chaos, Jason enlists Xavier's help. A despondent Dom realises he must fight for his relationship, but will a grand gesture be enough to win Lofty back? And when Mo pushes Nicky to reach her full potential, Nicky feels the pressure and questions if she's up to the challenge.

#22 - Fallen Idol

Season 20 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/27/2018

A split-second mistake brings Nicky a whole lot closer to Zav than she bargained for. Meanwhile, a troubling discovery causes Roxanna to question her loyalties. And Dom is forced to make a choice between sacrificing an opportunity and letting down Lofty.

#23 - New Ain't All It's Cracked Up To Be

Season 20 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/2018

Frieda forces new trainee Nicky to question what kind of doctor she wants to be. Meena puts her friendship with Ms McKendrick on the line when a chance to impress Gaskell arises. Serena tests Xavier's mettle, putting him in charge of Sheilagh's recovery.

#24 - Primum Non Nocere - Part Two

Season 20 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/20/2018

#25 - Headstrong

Season 20 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/2018