# Casualty series 23

The twenty-third series of the British medical drama television series Casualty commenced airing in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 13 September 2008, and concluded on 1 August 2009.

## Episodes

| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) |
| 639 | 1 | "Farmead Menace – Part One" | Keith Boak | Mark Catley | 13 September 2008 (2008-09-13) | 5.74 |
| On the Farmead Estate, teenager Sammy Malone is causing havoc with some fireworks, with disastrous consequences. With a film crew in tow, Jeff, Dixie and Adam arrive at the scene and start to treat an injured resident. The site soon becomes unstable as the repercussions continue. Unbeknown to any of them, the rocket has caused a fire, which in turn causes an explosion. Soon the fire is out of control. Tess decides to track down the culprit herself, which puts her life in grave danger. |||||||
| 640 | 2 | "Farmead Menace – Part Two" | Keith Boak | Mark Catley | 14 September 2008 (2008-09-14) | 5.94 |
| The situation on the estate escalates and, after spotting Tess on some video footage, Charlie goes to look for her. Adam wants Jessica's decision. |||||||
| 641 | 3 | "Interventions" | Jim Loach | Paul Logue | 20 September 2008 (2008-09-20) | 6.07 |
| Abs is quick to take the blame when Stacey is accused of injuring a young girl. In the midst of chaos, a familiar face arrives. Nick Jordan and Ben Harding arrive. |||||||
| 642 | 4 | "Guilt Complex" | Jim Loach | Paul Logue & Paul Campbell | 27 September 2008 (2008-09-27) | 5.83 |
| Adam's suspicions about Nick Jordan grow, Charlie tries to persuade Abs to reconsider his decision and Zoe is left reeling by her test results. |||||||
| 643 | 5 | "Face Up" | Ian Barnes | Suzie Smith | 4 October 2008 (2008-10-04) | 6.46 |
| It's Dixie's first day back and she tries to act normally. But the facade begins to crack as she starts taking dangerous risks in the ambulance. |||||||
| 644 | 6 | "Hurt" | Jon Sen | Jeff Povey | 11 October 2008 (2008-10-11) | 5.59 |
| Abs is still struggling to come to terms with Stacey's death and takes out his frustration at work. |||||||
| 645 | 7 | "There and Back Again" | Jon Sen | Jason Sutton | 18 October 2008 (2008-10-18) | 6.14 |
| Abs wakes up in a police cell - battered and bruised. In contrast, Adam finds himself in the company of a young woman. John "Abs" Denham departs |||||||
| 646 | 8 | "The Evil That Men Do" | Paul Murphy | David Bowker | 25 October 2008 (2008-10-25) | 5.72 |
| Tess is forced to have faith in Charlie when a new nurse is appointed. Jay Faldren arrives |||||||
| 647 | 9 | "The Line of Fire" | Paul Murphy | Michael Levine | 1 November 2008 (2008-11-01) | 6.30 |
| Dixie treats an overdose, and a dying father has a chance to make peace with his son - but he also has a score to settle. |||||||
| 648 | 10 | "Impact" | Angus Jackson | Mark Cairns | 8 November 2008 (2008-11-08) | 5.76 |
| A road accident gives Ruth and Toby the chance to prove themselves to Jordan. Dixie discovers Jeff has split up with his wife. |||||||
| 649 | 11 | "Own Personal Jesus" | Angus Jackson | Dana Fainaru | 15 November 2008 (2008-11-15) | 5.87 |
| Noisy building work, broken lifts and a power cut cause chaos in the unit. Marilyn Fox departs |||||||
| 650 | 12 | "Reality Bites" | Will Sinclair | Martin Jameson | 22 November 2008 (2008-11-22) | 5.33 |
| Jordan is feeling rueful after his night of passion with Ruth. Dixie worries about what the impending TV documentary will reveal. |||||||
| 651 | 13 | "A Slip In Time" | Suri Krishnamma | Sasha Hails | 29 November 2008 (2008-11-29) | 5.15 |
| A terrible accident forces Adam to confront his past. Meanwhile tensions simmer between Ruth and Jordan. |||||||
| 652 | 14 | "Happiness" | Suri Krishnamma | Daisy Coulam | 6 December 2008 (2008-12-06) | 5.96 |
| When Jessica collapses at work, she admits to Tess she is pregnant. Ruth is worried Toby isn't coping after his night with Ben. |||||||
| 653 | 15 | "Doing the Right Thing" | Will Sinclair | Abi Bown | 13 December 2008 (2008-12-13) | 5.43 |
| Sean tells the entire department that Jessica is pregnant. |||||||
| 654 | 16 | "This Will Be Our Year" | Roberto Bangura | Paul Logue | 20 December 2008 (2008-12-20) | 8.15 |
| Toby discovers that rumours about him and Ben have reached epidemic proportions. Jessica and Sean continue to lock horns over their move, with damaging consequences. |||||||
| 655 | 17 | "Took a Long Time to Come" | Roberto Bangura | Paul Logue | 21 December 2008 (2008-12-21) | 6.53 |
| Adam learns some shocking news and takes steps to find out the truth. Carefree Zoe is brought down to earth and Ruth contemplates the realities of Christmas alone. |||||||
| 656 | 18 | "My Last Day – Part One" | Paul Murphy | Mark Catley | 27 December 2008 (2008-12-27) | 6.38 |
| Toby tries to make amends but is left trapped and alone in a perilous situation. Jessica is relieved when Sean appears to forgive her over her affair with Adam. |||||||
| 657 | 19 | "My Last Day – Part Two" | Paul Murphy | Mark Catley | 3 January 2009 (2009-01-03) | 6.41 |
| Memories of past misdemeanours flood back as Toby fights for his life in the river. A train crash brings chaos to the staff at Holby, while Ruth questions her abilities. Toby De Silva departs |||||||
| 658 | 20 | "Crush" | David O'Neill | Jeff Povey | 10 January 2009 (2009-01-10) | 7.14 |
| Zoe ignores Sharice's pleas with devastating consequences. Alex clashes with Adam after getting cold feet over his impending operation. |||||||
| 659 | 21 | "No Going Back" | David O'Neill | Abby Ajayi | 17 January 2009 (2009-01-17) | 7.00 |
| Jordan makes a confession to Alex. Jessica receives alarming news and Zoe deals with the fallout from Abby and Finn's deaths. |||||||
| 660 | 22 | "The Price of Life" | Rob Evans | Daisy Coulam | 24 January 2009 (2009-01-24) | 7.18 |
| When a stabbing victim is brought into A&E, it seems that Curtis knows the culprit. But his refusal to talk to the police threatens to wreck his relationship with Alice Zoe struggles to connect with Sharice following Abby's death. |||||||
| 661 | 23 | "Midday Sun" | Rob Evans | Karen Laws | 31 January 2009 (2009-01-31) | 7.33 |
| Jordan faces a dilemma when Adam's brother, Alex, is rushed in following an overdose. Curtis struggles to reveal his feelings. |||||||
| 662 | 24 | "Watershed" | Fraser MacDonald | Dana Fainaru | 7 February 2009 (2009-02-07) | 7.36 |
| Devastated by Alex's death, Adam sets out to prove a defiant Jordan's culpability. |||||||
| 663 | 25 | "Stand by Me" | Fraser MacDonald | Suzie Smith | 14 February 2009 (2009-02-14) | 6.22 |
| Tess and Jordan realise Adam isn't coping well when he brings Alex's ashes into the office, and Curtis' plans for a romantic Valentine's day with Alice are thwarted by an unwelcome face. |||||||
| 664 | 26 | "Blood" | Angus Jackson | Justin Young | 21 February 2009 (2009-02-21) | 6.37 |
| Alice tells Tess that she and Curtis are no longer an item and Big Mac foils a robbery attempt. |||||||
| 665 | 27 | "Could We Be Heroes" | Angus Jackson | Jeff Povey | 28 February 2009 (2009-02-28) | 6.84 |
| Jordan tries to cover his condition. An apparent cash windfall leads Kelsey to triumphantly hand in her notice. |||||||
| 666 | 28 | "Before a Fall" | Will Sinclair | Martin Jameson | 7 March 2009 (2009-03-07) | 7.05 |
| Kelsey tries to make amends with her colleagues. Meanwhile, Adam's skills are put to the test by an unstable addict's efforts to procure methadone. |||||||
| 667 | 29 | "Shields" | Will Sinclair | Philip Gawthorne & Daisy Coulam | 14 March 2009 (2009-03-14) | 6.60 |
| Jessica receives news about her children, and Ruth realises she's become too preoccupied with work. Alice decides to fight for her man. Polly Emmerson arrives |||||||
| 668 | 30 | "Lie Low" | Jon Sen | Dana Fainaru | 21 March 2009 (2009-03-21) | 6.67 |
| Big Mac reflects on events leading up to his arrest, and makes a decision. |||||||
| 669 | 31 | "All You Need Is Love" | Roberto Bangura | Ellen Taylor & Mark Catley | 28 March 2009 (2009-03-28) | 7.00 |
| It's Kelsey's last shift and the gang has orqanised a surprise party for her. Zana makes an important decision. Kelsey Phillips and Snezana Lalovic depart; Maggie Coldwell returns for one episode. |||||||
| 670 | 32 | "True Lies" | Roberto Bangura | Sally Tatchell | 4 April 2009 (2009-04-04) | 7.08 |
| Self-medication isn't helping Jordan's worsening condition, Adam deals with a challenging patient and Tess's suspicions are aroused. |||||||
| 671 | 33 | "Someone to Watch Over Me" | Paul Murphy | Sasha Hails | 11 April 2009 (2009-04-11) | 6.51 |
| Jordan is diagnosed and throws himself into work. Zoe tries to balance work and motherhood. |||||||
| 672 | 34 | "The Trap" | Paul Murphy | Lena Rae & Mark Catley | 18 April 2009 (2009-04-18) | 6.14 |
| Jordan plans to sacrifice Adam, Zoe makes a hard decision, and Jessica goes into labour. |||||||
| 673 | 35 | "Better Drowned" | Ian Barnes | Paul Logue | 25 April 2009 (2009-04-25) | 5.82 |
| Adam's resignation sparks a shocking reaction, and Jessica gets an unwelcome visitor. |||||||
| 674 | 36 | "The Price We Pay" | Ian Barnes | Daisy Coulam | 2 May 2009 (2009-05-02) | 5.90 |
| Jordan's secret is revealed, and Jessica has a shocking revelation about baby Harry. |||||||
| 675 | 37 | "Hostile Takeover" | Alice Troughton | Mark Cairns | 9 May 2009 (2009-05-09) | 6.00 |
| Curtis and Alice's plans are thwarted, while Jordan and Adam begin their new regime. |||||||
| 676 | 38 | "With This Ring" | Alice Troughton | Martin Jameson & Alice Nutter | 23 May 2009 (2009-05-23) | 4.65 |
| Alice's life hangs in the balance, and Curtis is determined that someone will pay. But how far will he go to get revenge. |||||||
| 677 | 39 | "Who Do You Think You Are?" | Alan Grint | Jeff Povey | 30 May 2009 (2009-05-30) | 5.11 |
| There's friction between Jordan and Zoe, but as they get closer, what will the evening bring? Alice has a shock on her return. |||||||
| 678 | 40 | "Palimpsest" | Alan Grint | Jason Sutton | 6 June 2009 (2009-06-06) | 5.91 |
| Jeff is forced to confront the end of his marriage. Meanwhile, Polly is thrown in at the deep end. |||||||
| 679 | 41 | "Fight or Flight" | Adrian Vitoria | Fiona Evans | 13 June 2009 (2009-06-13) | 5.28 |
| Ruth goes out of her way to impress her potential new boss. Meanwhile, Jordan gathers the courage to reveal his secret to Zoe. |||||||
| 680 | 42 | "Parent Trap" | Adrian Vitoria | Suzie Smith | 20 June 2009 (2009-06-20) | 5.90 |
| Jeff decides to fight for his kids. Jay teaches Ruth how to connect. Alice's wedding plans spiral out of her control. |||||||
| 681 | 43 | "Not Over Til the Fat Lady Sings" | Dermot Boyd | Sasha Hails | 27 June 2009 (2009-06-27) | 6.06 |
| Jordan's illness gets the better of him. Meanwhile, Sean forces Jessica to make a difficult choice. |||||||
| 682 | 44 | "Ask Me No Questions" | Dermot Boyd | Justin Young | 4 July 2009 (2009-07-04) | 5.84 |
| Ruth's web of lies begins to unravel. Jordan gets a nasty shock. |||||||
| 683 | 45 | "Ashes" | Simon Massey | Martin Jameson | 11 July 2009 (2009-07-11) | 6.32 |
| Jordan is left reeling after some life-changing news, and faces a difficult decision. |||||||
| 684 | 46 | "Great Expectations" | Simon Massey | Michael Levine | 18 July 2009 (2009-07-18) | 5.75 |
| After learning the truth about Jordan's suspension, Adam's professional conscience is piqued. |||||||
| 685 | 47 | "No Fjords in Finland – Part One" | Will Sinclair | Paul Logue | 25 July 2009 (2009-07-25) | 5.72 |
| Curtis and Alice's wedding day is thrown into turmoil. A familiar face endangers Jessica and Adam's relationship. Sean Anderson departs. |||||||
| 686 | 48 | "No Fjords in Finland – Part Two" | Will Sinclair | Paul Logue | 1 August 2009 (2009-08-01) | 5.77 |
| Chaos strikes following a coach crash, as the team pull together to deal with the casualties. Alice's wedding day falls apart as she sticks by Curtis in his hour of need. Meanwhile Jordan discreetly makes his exit. Nick Jordan departs and Curtis Cooper departs. |||||||