Season 5

01 Against the Odds Episode 13rd September 1988 James Herriot finds himself skiing through snowy dales to save a litter of dying piglets. Helen is confined to bed having a slipped a disc and Tristan is hoping that Siegfried will give him a job as he has resigned from the Ministry of Agriculture. 02 Place of Honour Episode 210th September 1988 With Helen still bedridden, there is a dramatic increase in domestic chaos. While James struggles manfully with both chores and children, Siegfried and Tristan praise his noble efforts -- and do precisely nothing. Tristan nfuriates Mr. Bushy, a redoubtable farmer, by treating a dog instead of Busby's cow, by sleeping in, and finally by treating a bull instead of Busby's dog! 03 Choose a Bright Morning Episode 317th September 1988 James receives a cry for help from the isolated Bramley family who last came to town in 1929. 04 The Playing Field Episode 424th September 1988 A typical Yorkshire farmer is transformed into a cowboy; with Siegfried in London, Tristan is left with the worst patients. 05 When Dreams Come True Episode 51st October 1988 Helen is finally up and about - only to face the morning after the chaos of Tristan's party the night before. 06 A New Chapter Episode 68th October 1988 The Herriots prepare to move to Rowangarth and another emergency with Granville Bennett. 07 A Present from Dublin Episode 715th October 1988 Calum welcomes the new arrivals -- one that bites and one that fits Siegfried's cooking & cleaning requirements. 08 The Salt of the Earth (aka The Good Companions) Episode 822nd October 1988 Siegfried is saddened by the death of a young bull terrier - one of an inseparable pair of dogs. 09 Cheques and Balances Episode 929th October 1988 Siegfried is determined to make the errant farmers pay their bills. 10 Female of the Species Episode 105th November 1988 Siegfried gives a friend's offspring some experience in the surgery. Calum initially resents this, but bucks up when he sees the young student. 11 The Jackpot Episode 1112th November 1988 James wears his shorts to a visit and is challenged to a race, while Jock, a once champion sheepdog, and delights in chasing cars from the farm. 12 Two of a Kind Episode 1219th November 1988 Siegfried buys a television set, and James has to deal with a man who has cancer.