Series 18

01 End of the Line (1) Episode 113th September 2003 02 End of the Line (2) Episode 214th September 2003 03 Breathe Deeply... Episode 320th September 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. 04 Perks of the Job Episode 427th September 2003 05 Flash in the Pan Episode 54th October 2003 06 Against Protocol Episode 611th October 2003 07 Can't Let Go Episode 718th October 2003 08 Truth or Dare Episode 825th October 2003 09 In the Frame Episode 91st November 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. 10 Black Dog Day Episode 108th November 2003 11 Falling for a Friend Episode 1115th November 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. 12 Second Best Episode 1222nd November 2003 13 First Impressions Episode 1329th November 2003 14 Christmas Spirit Episode 146th December 2003 15 Never Judge a Book Episode 1513th December 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. 16 Eat, Drink and Be Merry Episode 1620th December 2003 17 I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good Episode 1727th December 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. 18 Ahead of the Game Episode 183rd January 2004 19 Where There's Life... Episode 1910th January 2004 20 No Weddings and a Funeral Episode 2017th January 2004 21 Emotional Rescue (1) Episode 2124th January 2004 22 Emotional Rescue (2) Episode 2231st January 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. 23 Passions and Convictions Episode 237th February 2003 24 Fallen Hero Episode 2414th February 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. 25 Taking Care Episode 2521st February 2004 26 What Parents Do Episode 2628th February 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. 27 Love and Loathing Episode 276th March 2004 28 Finding Faith Episode 2813th March 2004 29 Parenthood Episode 2927th March 2004 Roxy goes into premature labour, causing Nikki to put her grievances aside to help deliver the baby in the back of her car. 30 Another Perfect Day Episode 303rd April 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. 31 I Love You, I Hate You Episode 3110th April 2004 32 Forget Me Not Episode 3217th April 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. 33 Lock Down Episode 3324th April 2004 34 Much Wants More Episode 341st May 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. 35 Breaking Point Episode 358th June 2004 36 Don't Go There Episode 3623rd May 2004 37 World Gone Wrong (1) Episode 3729th May 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. 38 World Gone Wrong (2) Episode 3830th May 2004 39 The Good Father Episode 395th June 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. 40 Dreams and Disappointments Episode 4017th July 2004 41 And the Bride Wore Red Episode 4124th July 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. 42 A Dangerous Initiative Episode 4231st July 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. 43 Inside Out Episode 437th August 2004 44 Who Cares Episode 4414th August 2004 45 Love, Honour and Betray Episode 4521st August 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. 46 Ring of Truth Episode 4628th August 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.