The first day of Cal's planned strike arrives, and while he and his allies set up their picket line, Lily struggles to decide where her loyalties lie. Inside the hospital, the industrial action causes trouble for Sam, who resolves to make up for staff shortages by manning the ED himself, despite his lack of experience. Meanwhile, Iain's pride over Gemma's recent achievements is dashed when he realises she was the one who leaked lurid pictures of Alicia online, and a hard-line racist is admitted after being injured in a pub brawl

Sam's rash decision to man the ED himself during the staff strike comes back to haunt him when Roy Ellison's wife and son turn up at the hospital, and discover what has happened to him. The Ellisons quickly prove that violent behaviour runs in the family, and when their actions on the ward become unacceptable, events begin to spiral out of control. Meanwhile, Iain and Jez find Lily unconscious in the car park, after Gem accidentally hit her while driving erratically. Racked with guilt, Gem decides to hand herself in, but Lily's prospects remain grim

Faith and Dylan are brought closer together, but when Faith is in peril after her ambulance crashes, will Dylan be able to save her in time?

Ethan reveals his deepest fears to Rash and realises he must trust his judgement. Leon learns that the ED always has his back.

Rash struggles to do the right thing for Paige, and Robyn steps up to help Marty and Adi with their surrogacy.

Faith and Iain team up to try to save a family they have seen in the ED before, while Robyn’s responsibilities start to take a toll.

Marty sees Adi’s true colours, while Stevie is knocked down a peg by an old enemy.

An unexpected arrival in the ED forces Faith to confront her darkest secret.

On her first day back at Holby, Faith struggles with new restrictions, Rash steps up, but is he ready? And Stevie jumps to conclusions, causing her to doubt herself in her new role.