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Season 8: Episode 8

Premiere date: May 19, 2019

Share in the Turners’ emotions over May’s impending adoption. Sister Hilda digs deep to give a terminally ill patient her final wish. Valerie and Trixie must testify in a grueling court case. Fred and Reggie keep secrets from each other.

Season 8: Episode 8

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Ballroom for Hope

Shelagh plans a special event to help pay for a new infant incubator, while Sister Hilda heads out to help a young patient with Leukemia.

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Ballroom for Hope

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Shelagh plans a special event to help pay for a new infant incubator, while Sister Hilda heads out to help a young patient

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Going to the Dance

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Going to the Dance

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Sister Hilda sees a way to give hope to young woman with Leukemia.

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