Country of origin Australia Original network Seven Network | No. of episodes 43 | |
Original release 13 February (2001-02-13) – 27 November 2001 (2001-11-27) | ||
The fourth season of the long-running Australian medical drama All Saints began airing on 13 February 2001 and concluded on 27 November 2001 with a total of 43 episodes.
Plot
The year begins with a heatwave tearing through Sydney during bushfire season throwing everything into jeopardy. Ben and his new partner Scott have time to bond when they are trapped in the truck, while Terri decides to take some well deserved leave when Rose warns her to stay away from Mitch. The new NUM, Kate Larsen causes problems as her alcoholism spins out of control. Upon her return, Terri realises things have changed. Former ward clerk Tony is admitted to hospital, suspected of being on drugs. Connor and Jodi's relationship continues to develop until a positive pregnancy test throws a spanner - and people's opinions - into the works. After a ghostly visit from his late wife Stephanie, Ben finally realises it's time to move on with former ambo partner, Bron. Terri developed and unlikely romance with medical registrar, Dr. Malcolm Pussle Von encounters a young leukaemia patient and builds and unlikely friendship. Jared's professional life and his relationship with Kylie becomes rocky when he begins taking speed to help him during exams. Luke's liaison with Claudia, the hospital's CEO comes to a climatic end but all hope for his lovelife is not lost when nurse Paul Morgan is hired as a permanent member of staff on Ward 17. As the year draws to a close, the All Saints staff must say goodbye to one of their beloved nurses. Lives are left hanging in the balance in the explosive season finale that will send shockwaves through the Ward, the hospital and ultimately, their lives.