Season 9: Episode 5

Premiere date: April 26, 2020

Sister Frances is at a loss when a diabetic and recovering cancer patient’s wife refuses to accept further help. Nurse Crane becomes frustrated when an anxious first-time father insists on being present for his child’s birth.

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Sister Julienne's Revelation

A confrontation leads Sister Julienne to reconsider her relationship to the community around her.

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Seeing Stars

by Deborah McBain | April 27, 2020

When a blow is suffered, do you see pain or brightness in the stars in your head? I choose to shape a hopeful brightness. The pause becomes a push to be better.

Midwifing the Soul’s Transitions

by Andrea Altomaro | April 27, 2020

Birth and death, the great transitions in life, hold such significance in the lives of the bystanders.

Life Can Change in One Breath

by Katie Moriarty | April 27, 2020

I have often been struck by how similar both birth and death can be. In an instant everything changes …. for an instant, the world holds its breath.

'Superwoman' Syndrome

by Michelle Collins | April 27, 2020

The “superwoman” phenomenon can have very real, very negative health consequences.

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 5 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | April 27, 2020

Last night, we were gifted with a few of our favorite things when “Call the Midwife” returned for Episode 5.

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A Closer Look at Episode 5 | Photo Gallery

Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) cheers with colleagues in Episode 5. | Credit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Nurse Crane (LINDA BASSETT) and Sister Hilda (FENELLA WOOLGAR) greet a couple with a baby. | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

Sister Monica Joan (JUDY PARFITT) speaks to a Poplar resident in episode 5. | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) in a scene from Episode 5. | Credit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Sister Julienne (JENNY AGUTTER) holds a hand mirror in episode 5. | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

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Episode 1

A baby is abandoned in a dustbin. The team battle an unexpected diphtheria outbreak.

Episode 2

The team care for a pregnant prostitute.

Episode 3

Lucille delivers a baby in an elevator. Nurse Crane treats a Sylheti woman.

Episode 4

Four young doctors arrive at Nonnatus House, causing a lot of excitement among the midwives.

Episode 6

The Turners receive alarming news about their daughter. Fred tries to reinstate a horticulture show.

Episode 7

Kevin sees a troubled patient. The maternity home receives a long-awaited incubator.

Episode 8

When the council announces plans to cut Nonnatus House’s funding, Sister Julienne fights back.

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