- 1
Skelthwaite
West Yorkshire district nurse Peggy Snow decides to help a patient in severe pain and ends up being accused of murder. Meanwhile, her brother Simon and sister-in-law Ruth are about to welcome their baby.
- 2
Things Fall Apart
Peggy sets about investigating a small boy's behavioural problems.
- 3
Summoned by Bells
A seemingly-trivial incident at a nursing home turns into a nightmare for Ruth.
- 4
A Place in the World
The Skelthwaite Scorpians have a new recruit who makes an impact. Ruth travels to Scarborough for a conference, where she bumps into an old flame while Stephan goes to London in search of Wendy.
- 5
King Walter
Walter's flat catches fire. Simon and Ruth quarrel over Ruth's job and Stephan's agreement with Peggy is long overdue.
- 6
Dream
The Scorpians prepare for a match against formidable opponents. A pig farmer's wife reveals a secret to Ruth, and Peggy and Stephan await a letter that could mean he leaves Skelthwaite.