All Creatures Great and Small Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: You've Got to Dream1937: James Herriot seizes an opportunity to interview for a job as a veterinary assistant in Yorkshire, in the magnificent rolling hills of the Dales. He meets Siegfried Farnon, his potential new boss who is idiosyncratic and chaotic, and his shrewd housekeeper Mrs. Hall. James is immediately thrown into the deep end when Siegfried takes him out to the local farms to put his skills to the test.
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Episode 1 - You’ve Got to Dream1937: James Herriot interviews to be a veterinary assistant in Darrowby village in Yorkshire. He meets Siegfried Farnon, his idiosyncratic potential new boss, and his shrewd housekeeper Mrs. Hall. James is immediately put to the test.
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Episode 1 - BroodinessJames attempts to befriend a rebellious local teen in an effort to help his ill dog, while Siegfried realizes the impact of his bad mood on others. Mrs. Hall’s emotions run high as she begins her divorce application.
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Episode 2 - Carpe DiemTensions run high as the arrival of super-organized Miss Harbottle threatens the status quo at Skeldale House. Siegfried learns to be more careful with his words when a farmer takes a suggestion rather seriously.
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Episode 2 - Another Farnon?Siegfried’s younger brother Tristan arrives, having passed his final exams at veterinary college and bringing his own unique chaos to Skeldale House. James starts to feel threatened when Tristan goes out of his way to impress his brother.
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Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: Another Farnon?Just when James is settling into life in the Dales, Siegfried’s younger brother Tristan arrives, having passed his final exams at veterinary college and bringing his own unique brand of chaos to Skeldale House. Siegfried is delighted and instructs James to take Tristan on his rounds. James obliges but starts to feel threatened when Tristan goes out of his way to impress his brother.
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Episode 3 - AndanteIt’s race weekend and Siegfried is interviewing for his dream job at Darrowby Racecourse. James faces the toughest challenge of his career when he is called to treat Hugh Hulton’s pedigree racehorse, Andante.
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Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: AndanteIt’s race weekend and Siegfried is interviewing for his dream job at Darrowby Racecourse. Tristan sets about collecting debts owed to the practice, but has to make a high risk bet to try and recoup his losses and save himself from Siegfried’s fury. James faces the toughest challenge of his career when he is called to treat Hugh Hulton’s pedigree racehorse, Andante.
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Episode 3 - Right Hand ManAfter the arrival of precocious student vet Richard Carmody, James wonders if his spot as Siegfried’s right-hand man is at stake. Meanwhile, Helen grows frustrated at her lack of quality time with James.
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Episode 4 - A Tricki CaseMrs. Pumphrey fears her beloved Tricki Woo is dying, so James takes Tricki back to Skeldale House for a period of rehabilitation. Siegfried wants Tristan to prove his commitment to being a vet. James gets closer to Helen.
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Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: A Tricki CaseMrs. Pumphrey fears her beloved Tricki Woo is dying, so James takes Tricki back to Skeldale House for a period of rehabilitation. But things don’t go according to plan. Siegfried announces that Tristan isn’t going back to university until he can prove his commitment to being a vet, so Tristan must work to win his brother over. James gets closer to Helen when he helps treat their prize bull.
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Episode 4 - By the BookWhile Carmody learns the importance of empathy as a vet, Siegfried and James come to find his bookishness rather useful. Helen has a health scare.
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Episode 5 - All’s FairJames has been named Attending Vet at the town fair, where the locals try to cheat and bribe him. The Aldersons are hoping to sell their prize-winning bull. Hugh tries his best to support Helen. James is faced with an unenviable dilemma.
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Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: All's FairJames has been named Attending Vet at the town fair. Siegfried and Tristan place a bet with Mrs. Hall to see if James will stick it out to the bitter end. James is pulled in all directions as ambitious locals try to cheat and bribe him to help them win. The Aldersons are hoping to sell their prize-winning bull and Hugh tries his best to support Helen. James is faced with an unenviable dilemma.
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Episode 5 - PapersThe day everyone’s been dreading finally arrives, as James is called up to fight. While Helen and James come to terms with saying goodbye, preparations for his absence at Skeldale House prove rather tricky.
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Episode 6 - A Cure for All IllsSiegfried has flu and James’s workload has doubled. James and Tristan must decide if they should perform a high-risk procedure against Siegfried’s advice. A surprise announcement brings James’s birthday to a difficult close.
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Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: A Cure for All IllsThe Dales are in the grip of a bitter winter. Siegfried has flu and James’s workload has doubled. James and Tristan must decide if they should try out an extremely high-risk procedure against Siegfried’s advice. Mrs. Hall discovers it’s James’s birthday and Tristan sets about planning a surprise party. A surprise announcement in the Drovers brings James’s birthday to a difficult close.
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Episode 6 - The Home FrontWith James gone, Helen returns home to the farm but becomes frustrated by the overprotective instincts of her family. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hall is forced to wonder whether leaving Skeldale House is the right decision.
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Episode 7 - The Night Before ChristmasIt’s Christmas Eve and the day before Helen and Hugh’s much-anticipated wedding. James is trying to bury his pain over Helen as preparations are made for the annual Skeldale Christmas party. As the party gets underway, James is called out to help a dog deliver her litter, and Helen asks if she can go with him. Will James be able to suppress his true feelings for Helen?
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Episode 7 - On a Wing and a PrayerJames tries his best to get home for Christmas, while Helen prepares for a new arrival at Skeldale House.
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Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: The Night Before ChristmasIt’s Christmas Eve and the day before Helen and Hugh’s much-anticipated wedding. James is trying to bury his pain over Helen as preparations are made for the annual Skeldale Christmas party. As the party gets underway, James is called out to help a dog deliver her litter, and Helen asks if she can go with him. Will James be able to suppress his true feelings for Helen?
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Episode 8 - Season 2, Episode 1: Where the Heart IsIt’s springtime in the Dales. James returns to Darrowby with an impossible decision to make and Helen on his mind, while Tristan must figure out whether the truth is always the best option.
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Episode 9 - Season 2, Episode 2: Semper ProgrediensTristan helps Siegfried deal with a difficult client and reminds him of the man he used to be. James hopes to make progress with Helen at the local spring dance.
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Episode 10 - Season 2, Episode 3: We Can But HopeThe fate of a struggling young widow causes difficulties for James and Helen’s burgeoning romance. Meanwhile, Siegfried's latest scheme to whip Tristan into shape, and a visit from Tricki Woo causes chaos in Skeldale House.
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Episode 11 - Season 2, Episode 4: Many Happy ReturnsIt’s a very important day for Tristan, but a painful secret threatens to ruin celebrations--and James’ efforts to protect Helen from his own problems only makes things worse.
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Episode 12 - Season 2, Episode 5: The Last Man InJames has to settle old scores both on and off the playing field when a familiar face returns to Darrowby, while Tristan and Siegfried must acknowledge their differences.
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Episode 13 - Season 2, Episode 6: Home TruthsJames has to make a big decision about his future in Darrowby. Tristan’s next steps are informed by a chance meeting with an unexpected outsider.
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Episode 14 - Season 2, Episode 7: The Perfect ChristmasJames and Helen question their future together in the run up to Christmas Day, while things look grave for one of Darrowby’s most beloved animals.
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Episode 15 - Season 3, Episode 1: Second Time LuckyAn untimely reminder from Siegfried about the responsibilities of his profession puts James in an impossible situation on his and Helen’s wedding day. A mishap with a hungry dog teaches Siegfried that Tristan isn’t the only one who makes mistakes.
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Episode 16 - Season 3, Episode 2: Honeymoon's OverIt’s all change at Skeldale House. Siegfried and James lock horns over the running of the practice while Tristan learns a valuable lesson about taking responsibility through helping a dog in an emergency.
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Episode 17 - Season 3, Episode 3: Surviving SiegfriedSiegfried receives some news and channels his feelings into saving a young racehorse. James struggles to get farmers to agree to his newly adopted TB testing scheme.
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Episode 18 - Season 3, Episode 4: What a Balls Up!James is given a last chance by the Ministry of Agriculture. Helen is keen to help but realizes that there is a much bigger problem at play.
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Episode 19 - Season 3, Episode 5: EdwardMrs. Hall leaves Skeldale House for the day, leaving Siegfried and Tristan in charge of the house. Jenny makes an important decision without Helen for the first time.
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Episode 20 - Season 3, Episode 6: For Whom the Bell TollsJames has to make a difficult choice that could cost him his job or put Heston Grange on the line. Tristan tries to take control of his future but goes about it all the wrong way.
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Episode 21 - Season 3, Episode 7: Merry Bloody ChristmasIt’s Christmas at Skeldale and Siegfried has to decide whether to protect those he loves at the cost of River’s welfare. Mrs. Hall realizes she has to face her feelings for Gerald.
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Episode 22 - Season 4, Episode 1: BroodinessJames attempts to befriend a rebellious local teen in an effort to help his ill dog, while Siegfried realises the impact of his bad mood on others. Mrs. Hall’s emotions run high as she begins her divorce application.
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Episode 23 - Season 4, Episode 2: Carpe DiemTensions run high as the arrival of super-organized Miss Harbottle threatens the status quo at Skeldale House. Siegfried learns to be more careful with his words when a farmer takes a suggestion rather seriously.
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Episode 24 - Season 4, Episode 3: Right Hand ManAfter the arrival of precocious student vet Richard Carmody, James wonders if his spot as Siegfried’s right-hand man is at stake. Meanwhile, Helen grows frustrated at her lack of quality time with James.
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Episode 25 - Season 4, Episode 4: By the BookWhile Carmody learns the importance of empathy as a vet, Siegfried and James come to find his bookishness rather useful. Helen has a health scare.
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Episode 26 - Season 4, Episode 5: PapersThe day everyone’s been dreading finally arrives, as James is called up to fight. While Helen and James come to terms with saying goodbye, preparations for his absence at Skeldale House prove rather tricky.
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Episode 27 - Season 4, Episode 6: The Home FrontWith James gone, Helen returns home to the farm but becomes frustrated by the overprotective instincts of her family. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hall is forced to wonder whether leaving Skeldale House is the right decision.
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Episode 28 - Season 4, Episode 7: On a Wing and a PrayerJames tries his best to get home for Christmas, while Helen prepares for a new arrival at Skeldale House.
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Episode 29 - Season 5, Episode 1: To All Our BoysA medical scare keeps James’ feet firmly on the ground and Siegfried and Carmody get their wires crossed over an animal. Meanwhile, Helen steps in to help an old family friend and Mrs. Hall has a spot of bother when she decides to help with the war effort.
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Episode 30 - Season 5, Episode 2: Holding the BabyHelen realizes that James needs to get the hang of life with a baby and James ends up taking Jimmy out on his rounds. James and Carmody help a farmer with a stubborn calf and Helen is surprised to find Jenny with a new best friend. Mrs. Hall starts her job as an Air Raid Precaution Warden and tries to keep the peace between Siegfried and the overly officious Mr. Bosworth when tragedy strikes.
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Episode 31 - Season 5, Episode 3: HomecomingIt’s baby Jimmy’s Christening day. There’s a surprise announcement from Tristan and Siegfried makes a promise to himself that he might struggle to keep. A furry friend helps Helen to find common ground with James’ mother.
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Episode 32 - Season 5, Episode 4: Uninvited GuestsTristan’s first meeting with Carmody doesn’t go quite to plan. They are dispatched to find an unexpected animal on the loose in Pumphrey Manor, in the hope that they’ll be able to put their differences aside. James struggles to treat a sick cow when unresolved feelings about the war re-surface when he least expects it. Helen tries to support James.
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Episode 33 - Season 5, Episode 5: Pair BondCarmody is offered an exciting opportunity, leaving Siegfried wondering whether he’s holding back his protégé. Mrs. Hall must deal with an unlikely emergency in Darrowby--and an overzealous Mr. Bosworth. Meanwhile, both Siegfried and Carmody have to pay attention to their romantic pursuits.
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Episode 34 - Season 5, Episode 6: Glass Half FullJames starts to behave very out of character while examining Tricki and his health takes a turn for the worse. Helen rushes him to bed, leaving Jimmy with Mrs Pumphrey and an already overburdened Mrs. Hall. Meanwhile, Siegfried, needing an extra hand in Carmody’s absence, recruits a reluctant Tristan to help.
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Episode 35 - Season 5, Episode 7: All God's CreaturesMrs. Hall is shaken when bad news arrives about Edward’s ship. Tristan struggles to convince a cantankerous pigeon fancier to help him with a special wartime mission. Skeldale House readies to celebrate Jimmy’s birthday.
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