Season 15 Episode Guide

Season 15 Premiered March 22, 2026

It's 1971, and a new era dawns with the Women’s Liberation movement in the UK. As the year unfolds, the team faces serious cases, including a premature birth, slavery, carbon monoxide poisoning, male breast cancer, child abuse, and lupus.

Episode 1

Sister Catherine cares for her first solo patient. The midwives attend a women's lib meeting.

Episode 2

A potential rabies outbreak causes panic in Poplar. Trixie cares for a patient in difficult labor.

Episode 3

Rosalind faces a troubling domestic issue as Joyce befriends a single mother with placenta previa.

Episode 4

Sister Catherine is distressed when a newborn baby is taken from the maternity home.

Episode 5

When tragedy strikes a Poplar family, Dr. Turner's treatment comes under scrutiny.

Episode 6

Dr. Turner receives shocking news that will affect the future of the maternity house.

Episode 7

Despite the impending closure notice, a new cohort of junior doctors joins the midwives.

Episode 8

Sister Veronica must decide her future before the maternity home prepares to close its doors.

2025 Holiday Special

Senior members of the convent swap the snowy East End of London for sun-drenched Hong Kong.

Favorite Scenes from Season 15

Did Someone Say Party?

Who doesn't love a party during the holidays? But at Nonnatus House? Rosalind and Joyce will have to get Sister Monica Joan on board first.

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Did Someone Say Party?

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Who doesn't love a party during the holidays? But at Nonnatus House? Rosalind and Joyce will have to get Sister Monica Joan on board first.

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Sister Monica Joan Goes to Church

2m 24s

Sister Monica Joan knows that as a nun, most of her arrangements have already been made. But she has a few special requests of her own as she says goodbye to earth and her home: Poplar.

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Sister Monica Joan and the Teddy Bear

1m 22s

Sister Monica Joan has a special gift for Rosalind and Cyril — a teddy bear for their infant. But, more importantly, she has words of wisdom for the two of them and their future together.

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Sister Catherine and Fred Discuss Sister Monica Joan

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When Fred shares his concerns about Sister Monica Joan fading, Sister Catherine offers insight. It isn't fear of death that the Sister Monica Joan is facing — it's letting go of life.

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Trixie Visits the Lady Emily

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Trixie expresses her concerns over the changes coming for mothers in Poplar due to changes with the National Health Service.

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Phyllis and Miss Higgins Talk About The Future

1m 27s

Phyllis and Miss Higgins discuss their concerns about the upcoming changes coming to Poplar. And Miss Higgins chooses to see it in a more positive light, thanks to birds.

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Geoffrey Visits Sister Veronica

1m 51s

Geoffrey surprises Sister Veronica while she's on retreat. And, over pastries, he suggests a better way for her to figure out the next steps on her journey.

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Sister Catherine Confronts Sister Julienne

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When Sister Catherine pushes Sister Julienne for details, she's devastated to learn that Sister Veronica is alone on her retreat. She knows that in a time like this, Sister Veronica will need the love and support of a friend.

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Sister Veronica Shares Her Secret

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Sister Veronica talks to Sister Julienne about what's been weighing on her heart. She's been given permission from the Mother House to go on a retreat for six weeks while she figures out her next steps.

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Sister Julienne Has a Realization

1m 8s

Sister Julienne has a moment of clarity after getting assaulted by a pregnant mother.

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Cyril Receives News About His Divorce

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Cyril shares an important letter with Rosalind. He's heard from his lawyer, and his divorce will be official in six weeks.

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Cyril Suggests A Weekend Away

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When Cyril has a conference in York, he invites Rosalind to join him for a weekend away.

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"Assume, Cyril, Assume!"

1m 16s

Rosalind has a very different response to Cyril's plans for their weekend away than he'd expected.

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Dinner at Nonnatus House

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It seems everyone is excited about the time capsule, even the Sisters and midwives of Nonnatus House.

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The Turner Family's Time Capsule

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The time capsule gives the Turner children a lot to think about, especially the future.

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The Nonnatus House Time Capsule

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Sister Julienne gets emotional seeing the items Sister Catherine wants to include in the Nonnatus House time capsule.

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Phyllis, Miss Higgins, and the Cubs' Time Capsule

1m 5s

Nurse Phyllis Crane and Miss Higgins enjoy one of their cub's time capsule contributions.

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Dr. Turner Visits St. Cuthbert’s

1m 9s

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

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Sister Julienne Shares a Sobering Update

1m 5s

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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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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Nurse Crane and Miss Higgins Discuss Women's Lib

2m 2s

Nurse Crane and Miss Higgins discuss the women's liberation movement and the importance of "breaking out" in order to avoid being left behind.

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Sister Monica Joan Offers Guidance to Sister Catherine

2m 8s

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

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Getting Ready for the Christmas Carnival

2m 9s

Preparations are underway for the Christmas Carnival, thanks to Phyllis, Miss Higgins, Shelagh, and Violet.

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Baby Love!

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When the "adults" are away, the youngsters will play — and that includes a rousing performance from the boys to "Baby Love" by the Supremes.

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Trixie Is Moving Back to London

1m 7s

Dinner at Nonnatus House is always better when Trixie and Geoffrey are at the table.

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Fun Was Had By All — Until the Next Morning

1m 38s

The Nonnatus House holiday party was a rousing success, at least according to the huge mess and hangovers.

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Did Someone Say Party?

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Who doesn't love a party during the holidays? But at Nonnatus House? Rosalind and Joyce will have to get Sister Monica Joan on board first.

More About Season 15

In Season 15, 1971 sees the dawn of a new era. It heralds the launch of the Women's Liberation movement in the UK.

Sister Julienne, Dr. Turner and the Nonnatus House team face serious challenges. More babies are being born in hospital, and a complete reorganization of the National Health Service is on its way.

This series sees a premature baby kept alive by machines in a high-tech incubator and a mother’s childbirth agony vanish as she is given a pioneering epidural. Plus, the team handle cases including slavery, carbon monoxide poisoning, male breast cancer, child cruelty, and lupus. Throughout it all, the nuns and midwives are there to hold their patient’s hands.

Starring

Jenny Agutter, Linda Bassett, Judy Parfitt, Helen George, Laura Main, Stephen McGann, Cliff Parisi, Annabelle Apsion, Georgie Glen, Daniel Laurie, Zephryn Taitte, Renee Bailey, Natalie Quarry, and Molly Vevers

Lead Writer

Heidi Thomas

Created by

Heidi Thomas

Executive Producers

Pippa Harris, Heidi Thomas, Ann Tricklebank

Season 15 | Behind the Scenes

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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