Season 15

Explore recaps, photo galleries and more. It's 1971, and a new era dawns with the Women’s Liberation movement in the UK.

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Episode 1

As a newly qualified midwife, Sister Catherine visits her first solo patient, who is experiencing persistent nausea. Meanwhile, Nurse Crane, Trixie, Rosalind, and Joyce participate in a women’s liberation meeting.

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Episode 2

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A potential rabies outbreak causes panic among the residents of Poplar. Trixie cares for a patient experiencing difficult labor. Cyril meets Rosalind’s parents, but as the day progresses, the atmosphere becomes brittle and strained.

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Episode 8

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The challenges of midwifery hit close to home when a Mother and Baby Home is evacuated. Nancy’s wedding plans take a surprising turn, and Sister Catherine takes her First Vows.

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Episode 7

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Joyce faces a disciplinary hearing over a recent complaint. Dr. Turner volunteers at a methadone clinic to treat heroin addiction. Meanwhile, the Turners get news of May's adoption hearing, and Sister Catherine is invited to take her first vows.

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Episode 6

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It's September 1970 and the local dustbin strike leads to a refuse site established outside Nonnatus House. With Rosalind unwell, Joyce takes over her rounds, including a visit to a rude patient who resents being examined by her.

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Episode 5

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On her rounds, Sister Julienne visits a pregnant woman living in an abandoned warehouse with visible bruises who refuses an examination. Meanwhile, the Nonnatus team cares for a man confined to an iron lung after being paralyzed by polio.

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Episode 4

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New postulant Sister Catherine arrives at Nonnatus House. Disappointment strikes as responses for the measles vaccination clinic remain low. Dr. Turner suggests sterilization to a mother of seven if she no longer wants any more children.

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Episode 3

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Rosalind delivers a baby with a suspicious spinal lesion and Dr. Turner suspects spina bifida. Meanwhile, during her district rounds, Joyce is about to visit a difficult patient when a sudden gas explosion ensues chaos and leaves many injured.

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Episode 2

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Trixie cares for a single mother recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. An outbreak of gonorrhea sees Shelagh and Miss Higgins using the Council’s new tracing system to identify contacts for testing and treatment.

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Episode 1

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Protests on the Isle of Dogs cause chaos for the Nonnatus team, while an apparent immaculate conception concerns the midwives. Sister Julienne and Trixie plan to fight back the Board of Health’s disapproval of the way Nonnatus House operates.

Our Favorite Scenes from Season 15

First Look: New Midwives, New Decade, New Drama in Season 15

It’s 1971, and a new era of social change dawns as the nuns and midwives face serious cases. Get a sneak peek in this extended behind-the-scenes look. The cast also previews plotlines for Season 15.

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Sister Julienne Shares a Sobering Update

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Sister Julienne meets with the Turners to let them know the future of Nonnatus House — and Dr. Turner's practice — is at risk because of the National Health Service.

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Season 15 Extended Preview

The new season kicks off in 1971 as several of the ladies embrace Women’s Lib and burn their bras outside Nonnatus House. Over the year, the team handles challenging cases including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis, and slavery. With cast including Jenny Agutter, Judy Parfitt, Helen George, Laura Main, Stephen McGann, Cliff Parisi, Linda Bassett, and Georgie Glen.

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Geoffrey Calls Sister Veronica

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After their touching conversation in the park, Geoffrey calls Sister Veronica to remind her that she has a friend if she needs one.

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Dr. Turner Visits St. Cuthbert’s

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Dr. Turner visits St. Cuthbert's to encourage them to continue with their innovative approaches, including performing epidurals.

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First Look: New Midwives, New Decade, New Drama in Season 15

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Sister Monica Joan Offers Guidance to Sister Catherine

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Sister Monica Joan comforts Sister Catherine when the midwife feels she failed a young mother.

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About the Show

Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.

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