Season 9: Episode 8

Premiere date: May 17, 2020

When the council sends a letter announcing plans to cut Nonnatus House’s funding, Sister Julienne takes matters into her own hands. Nurse Crane cares for an unmarried expectant mother. Petra must move up her wedding after becoming pregnant.

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Episode 8 Preview

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When the council sends a letter announcing plans to cut Nonnatus House’s funding, Sister Julienne takes matters into her o

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Gran's Early Release

1m 29s

Nurse Dyer gets the news that her octogenarian grandmother will be released early from prison.

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Squeezing out Nonnatus House

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Sister Julienne demands answers on Nonnatus House budget cuts -- but gets only more surprises.

Blogs from this Episode

A Call to Action

by Andrea Altomaro | May 26, 2020

Trixie's words echoed down to the generations of midwives before her and the ones after her, and all to all of the health care providers who work with vulnerable, underserved populations.

Every Person Deserves a Midwife

by Michelle Collins | May 18, 2020

We “midwife” people both into, and out of, this life. If you think about just the physiologic processes involved in both birthing and dying, the two are remarkably similar.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

by Katie Moriarty | May 18, 2020

When I watched this last episode of Season 9, I was proud of Trixie. I think she would be proud of us as we weather the storms and strive to shine in our time.

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 8 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | May 18, 2020

“Call the Midwife” family, we’ve made it to the season finale and oh what a time it has been over these past few months.

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A Closer Look at Episode 8 | Photo Gallery

Sister Julienne (JENNY AGUTTER) smiles in a scene from episode 8. | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

Fred Buckle (CLIFF PARISI) with Reggie (DANIEL LAURIE) wheel debris in a scene from episode 8. | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

Nurse Valerie Dyer (JENNIFER KIRBY) and Nurse Trixie (HELEN GEORGE) ready for an evening out. | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) sits at the dinner table with other midwives in a scene from Episode 8. | Credit: BBC/Neal Street Productions

Shelagh Turner (LAURA MAIN) and Dr Patrick Turner (STEPHEN MCGANN) in episode 8. | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

Dr Kevin McNulty (LEE ARMSTRONG) | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

Valerie Dyer (JENNIFER KIRBY) is comforted by Fred Buckle (CLIFF PARISI) in a scene from episode 8. | Credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions

Nurse Lucille Anderson (LEONIE ELLIOTT) greets Cyril Robinson (ZEPHRYN TAITTE) with candy apples. | 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 5

A patient’s wife refuses to accept further help. A first-time father frustrates Nurse Crane.

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.