Series 18
200346 episodes
Episode 3
Breathe Deeply...
September 20, 2003
The consequences of the train crash begin to hit home. Comfort struggles to come to terms with what has happened. And Jim warns Nikki not to get involved with Paul.
Episode 9
In the Frame
November 1, 2003
Comfort is disgusted when female members of staff strike raunchy poses for a charity calendar, and Tally works out that Harry has been self-prescribing.
Episode 11
Falling for a Friend
November 15, 2003
Harry's attempt to kiss Lara at the calendar launch backfires, Comfort is led astray by a friend out for a good time, and Roxy confesses to being a surrogate mother.
Episode 15
Never Judge a Book
December 13, 2003
Jim whisks Nikki away for a cosy weekend at his remote country house, Bex drowns her sorrows in wine and cigarettes, and Charlie's son finally responds to treatment.
Episode 17
I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
December 27, 2003
I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good: Luke feels responsible for a man's death at an Army barracks, while the love triangle between Baz, Dan and Charlie reaches a dramatic climax.
Episode 22
Emotional Rescue (2)
January 31, 2004
Lara dives underwater to save Simon, Fin sends Comfort home drunk and Jim struggles to keep order when the hospital is besieged by patients.
Episode 24
Fallen Hero
February 14, 2004
Valentine's Day proves traumatic for the staff at Holby A&E, as Nikki tries to decide what to do about her pregnancy, and Comfort and Fin struggle to handle their break-up.
Episode 26
What Parents Do
February 28, 2004
The attraction between Simon and Lara proves too strong to resist, Roxy tries to stop Nikki going ahead with the termination and Comfort misses her counselling session.
Episode 29
Parenthood
March 27, 2004
Roxy goes into premature labour, causing Nikki to put her grievances aside to help deliver the baby in the back of her car.
Episode 30
Another Perfect Day
April 3, 2004
Roxy gives her baby away, but the new parents are far from happy with the bundle of joy. Comfort prepares for her last day, and Tally manipulates her father.
Episode 32
Forget Me Not
April 17, 2004
Tally hits rock bottom after Harry suspends her and Simon tells her she was his biggest mistake, while Roxy faces heartbreak when the surrogate parents want the baby.
Episode 34
Much Wants More
May 1, 2004
Abs is attacked by a man who blames him for the death of his child, while Harry realises he has been neglecting Tally and suggests they take a holiday together.
Episode 37
World Gone Wrong (1)
May 29, 2004
Harry's return to work prompts Charlie to draft his resignation letter, Fin and Comfort enjoy a romantic picnic, while Nikki and Lara are taken hostage.
Episode 39
The Good Father
June 5, 2004
Nikki's slow recovery from the fall is set back by devastating news, Luke reluctantly attends the inquest, and Kate insists Greg's death was his fault.
Episode 41
And the Bride Wore Red
July 24, 2004
New paramedic Nina makes a bad impression, Josh's date with Caroline turns out to be an unmitigated disaster, and Lara is forced to take desperate measures.
Episode 42
A Dangerous Initiative
July 31, 2004
Nina annoys the rest of her team by playing the heroine. Simon is summoned to see Harry, Caroline pulls away from Josh, and Bex is on cloud nine.
Episode 45
Love, Honour and Betray
August 21, 2004
Tess treats a woman who has been severely beaten, and attempts to find out how she came by her injuries, while Simon and Lara celebrate their stag and hen nights.
Episode 46
Ring of Truth
August 28, 2004
Lara's big day is put in jeopardy when Abs makes a shocking discovery and the plane taking Simon to the wedding crashes and explodes.
