Peak Practice - Season 5
1 - Eye of the Storm
Air Date: January 14, 1997
Andrew returns to Cardale, six months after leaving Will and Erica in the lurch. Can he persuade them to take him back? And a bereaved husband fights for custody of his epileptic daughter
2 - The Price
Air Date: January 21, 1997
Will suspects that Kate has post-natal depression. But as their baby daughter's health deteriorates, they have to face a much greater threat
3 - Innocent Blood
Air Date: January 28, 1997
As David's family join him in Cardale, he has to give the parents of a young boy he delivered 11 years ago some shattering news. Andrew has his powers of persuasion tested by a needle-shy patient whose exotic trip of a lifetime is put in jeopardy by his fear of jabs. And baby Emily's illness continues to put Will and Kate's relationship under strain
4 - Letting Go
Air Date: February 4, 1997
Erica battles with hospital incompetence and Andrew's penny-pinching to save Alice North's life. Will finally ties the knot with Kate, and then says an emotional goodbye to Cardale. And Andrew and Joanne fall out over where their relationship is heading
5 - Classics
Air Date: February 11, 1997
On his way to Erica's birthday party, Andrew is involved in a car crash. Although he is seriously wounded, he battles to save the others. But will any of them survive the night? Erica is ruffled when she is called out to treat an unusual patient
6 - Lost Feelings
Air Date: February 18, 1997
David helps an old friend - now a paraplegic - and his wife to conceive. But will a baby heal the rifts in their marriage?
7 - Home Truths
Air Date: March 4, 1997
A lonely mother's cry for help leaves her young son's life hanging in the balance as Andrew and Erica struggle to find the real cause of the boy's constant medical problems. Meanwhile, David continues to act as guardian angel for a boy newly released from hospital after receiving chemotherapy for leukaemia
8 - Running to Hide
Air Date: March 11, 1997
David helps bus driver Stan keep his job. But is Stan really as fit as he pretends? Andrew's relationship with accountant Gina Johnson goes beyond strictly business
9 - Borrowed Time
Air Date: March 18, 1997
Andrew's old friend Phil arrives in Cardale with devastating news which will turn both their lives upside down
10 - Tough Love
Air Date: March 25, 1997
A young girl stumbles into Cardale in search of a new start just as Andrew decides to tell Erica how he feels about her and what find out her respond.
11 - State of Mind
Air Date: April 1, 1997
When Clare endangers one of David's older patients, it is time for David to face facts about his wife's erratic behaviour
12 - Priorities
Air Date: April 8, 1997
Erica's commitment to the Beeches is tested by her treatment of a single-minded career woman, her stormy relationship with Andrew, and an exciting job offer
13 - A Change of Heart
Air Date: April 15, 1997
David struggles to cope with a stubborn pilot suffering from dizzy spells, and also with Clare, just back from hospital. Can their marriage stand the strain of her mental illness?
14 - Fight or Flight
Air Date: April 22, 1997
When Emma and Tom go missing David and Claire are forced to face up to the reality of her illness - can they get past this difficult stage? Meanwhile a fire at Erica's house brings she and Andrew to a decision over their relationship.