Disgraced heart surgeon Dr Hugh Knight's plans to leave Whyhope forever are upended when tragedy strikes. Penny makes a fateful decision about her love-life.

Hugh faces chaos at home and work, with a mutiny on the farm and a deadly pregnancy crisis with Hayley. Meryl teaches Matt and Charlie a lesson about bribery and corruption.

The grand opening of Hugh’s new Cardiac Clinic is upset by life-changing news from his ex-wife. Charlie’s life is thrown into disarray when her father makes a surprise visit.

Meryl and Carlito’s relationship sends shock waves through the Knight family. Tension between Hugh and Penny puts the new cardiac clinic at risk. Matt reconnects with his old high school crush.

Penny's personal feelings for Hugh spill over into the workplace, with embarrassing results. Charlie and Matt struggle to deal with an unwanted house guest. A high-profile cardiac patient causes problems for Ken and Hugh.

When her life starts to unravel, Penny delivers Hugh an ultimatum about their relationship. Meryl and Betty enlist Hugh as their star attraction at the first Whyhope Speed Dating night. Matt and Charlie’s relationship reaches a crisis poin

Matt and Charlie’s marriage is tested when they disagree over Ivy’s future. Hugh’s plan to leave Whyhope is delayed when he is accused of malpractice. Ajax and Meryl devise a bizarre plan to save the farm from bankruptcy.

Ajax takes drastic action to prevent Hugh selling the farm. Penny finds her perfect match thanks to Meryl’s dating service. Matt drowns his sorrows with April.

Hugh tries to cancel the farm sale when he learns the identity of the new owner. Matt is torn between his feelings for Charlie and April. Meryl uncovers major corruption in the local council