Shortland Street Season 35, Episode 42: Wednesday, 20th May 2026

Monday, 16th February 2026

Chris Warner is forced to face the past when his lost love Rachel McKenna returns to Shortland Street.

23 min

Tuesday, 17th February 2026

The antics of the engagement party play out - who's hooked up? Who's going to regret it? And who's going to want more?

24 min

Wednesday, 18th February 2026

Is an unaware Chris walking into Rachel's trap? Nazar tries to push on without Monique.

24 min

Monday, 23rd February 2026

Cindy goes rogue on a wild hunt through the hospital. Emmett's backed into a corner as his tremors worsen.

24 min

Tuesday, 24th February 2026

A mass-casualty event at a summer music festival causes chaos at the hospital.

24 min

Wednesday, 25th February 2026

Libby plays detective over David's dodgy dealings. Sage and Emmett weigh up love.

24 min

Monday, 2nd March 2026

An avoidant Marty is forced to face his past. Rachel's reappearance places strain on Chris and Selina's relationship.

24 min

Tuesday, 3rd March 2026

New surgeon Izzy causes a stir at Shortland Street, while Sage struggles to keep it casual with Cody.

24 min

Wednesday, 4th March 2026

Phil stokes a rivalry when Izzy suggests a challenge. Marty's behaviour rings alarm bells for Maeve.

24 min

Monday, 9th March 2026

Phil and Izzy fight for a place in Dr Ropata's surgery, while Chris spars with Marianne.

24 min

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Chris and Rachel's romantic history becomes hard to ignore. Tensions spike in ED as Emmett denies his deteriorating health.

23 min

Wednesday, 11th March 2026

Chris' past threatens Selina's future. A guilty Nazar recruits Cindy for a secret mission.

24 min

Monday, 16th March 2026

Maeve tries to mark a milestone, while Selina kicks off a crusade.

24 min

Tuesday, 17th March 2026

The jury is out for Poppy as Hendrix's trial result is announced. Nazar rages against the Shortland Street gossip machine.

24 min

Wednesday, 18th March 2026

Phil and Izzy settle in for the night shift, while Marty and Nazar saddle up for a big night.

24 min

Monday, 23rd March 2026

Drew McCaskill returns to Ferndale with grape expectations. A determined Libby sets her sights on fresh romantic prey.

24 min

Tuesday, 24th March 2026

Destabilised by his diagnosis, Emmett tries to prioritise family. Chris wades further into romantic turmoil.

24 min

Wednesday, 25th March 2026

Proximity to Drew forces Phil to wrestle with her feelings. David puts the pressure on Rachel to resolve their Warner problem.

24 min

Tuesday, 31st March 2026

Are Phil and Drew ready to take the plunge? With Emmett away from ED, Poppy prepares to step up.

24 min

Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Crane wastes no time making her presence known in ED. Phil's day off turns into a crash course in parenting.

24 min

Thursday, 2nd April 2026

Chris and Rachel dig their heels in over the new Plastics department. A high-octane incident stops Ash in his tracks.

23 min

Monday, 6th April 2026

Boyd gives Drew an ultimatum. Izzy frets that Nazar will discover her secret.

23 min

Tuesday, 7th April 2026

Rachel's up against the wall as David's deadline approaches. Libby throws a Marty Party.

24 min

Wednesday, 8th April 2026

Is Drew ready to choose? Cindy and Ash's dysfunction threatens to overrun ED.

24 min

Monday, 13th April 2026

Chris makes a power play to save face. Close quarters force Maeve and Crane into a corner.

24 min

Tuesday, 14th April 2026

Cindy goes behind Ash's back to crack the case. Maeve questions whether she's ready to move on.

24 min

Wednesday, 15th April 2026

The opening of David's new Fertility Clinic has Chris on high alert. Ash has his work cut out for him.

24 min

Monday, 20th April 2026

Outmanoeuvred at every turn, Chris struggles for a next step, while Phil grows frustrated.

24 min

Tuesday, 21st April 2026

Poppy is thrown into turmoil when Marianne's condition is revealed. Phil falls foul of Libby's new staff rating system.

24 min

Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

Chris grows uncertain of Rachel's plan. Phil's birthday turns to fireworks.

24 min

Monday, 27th April 2026

Chris and Rachel take the fight against Kearney to the next level. Phil faces the fallout from her birthday blowup.

24 min

Tuesday, 28th April 2026

Libby can't avoid her problems forever. Selina falls in further with the Fertility Clinic.

24 min

Wednesday, 29th April 2026

Selina reels from David's denial. Phil tries to play nice with Izzy.

24 min

Monday, 4th May 2026

Sage's day comes crashing down, while Selina decides to go solo.

24 min

Tuesday, 5th May 2026

The team leap to respond to carnage in the carpark. Vili tries to stoke Marty's fury.

24 min

Wednesday, 6th May 2026

Phil risks it all for an emergency surgery. Chris and Rachel set their sights on Libby.

24 min

Monday, 11th May 2026

Emmett's back and wants to have it all, while new surgeon Arlo causes a stir amongst the staff.

23 min

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Emmett and Crane battle over territory. Chris tries to get through to Selina.

24 min

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Warner, McKenna, and Kearney stand together. Cody hides his secret.

24 min

Monday, 18th May 2026

Chris and Rachel reel from David's arrest. The weight of legacy lies heavy on Izzy.

23 min

Tuesday, 19th May 2026

Chris takes the reins at the embattled Fertility Clinic. Exam day arrives for Phil and Izzy.

23 min

Monday, 25th May 2026

Monique's back and on a mission. Cody stands his ground with Arlo.

23 min

Tuesday, 26th May 2026

Chris clashes with new Head of Marketing Paul. Monique and Nazar try to face the truth.

24 min

Wednesday, 27th May 2026

Marty and Esther adjust to a new order, while Monique and Nazar go all in.

24 min

Monday, 1st June 2026

Paul's latest scheme cuts Chris down to size. Esther goes on the war path.

23 min

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

A mass casualty event rocks the hospital, with Cindy caught in the crossfire.

23 min

Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Chris prepares for battle once more. The clock ticks for Maeve and Crane.

24 min

Monday, 8th June 2026

New scrubs are all the rage at the hospital. Selina is delivered a blow.

24 min

Tuesday, 9th June 2026

Chris puts his needs to the side for Selina. Vili's morals are called into question.

24 min

Wednesday, 10th June 2026

FitBurger opening day spells trouble for Paul, Chris, and Rachel. Emmett stages a coup.

24 min

Monday, 15th June 2026

Rachel announces her resignation, but there are plenty of loose ends left to tie up.

24 min

Tuesday, 16th June 2026

Chris reels from another romantic failure. Poppy challenges Monique to take action.

24 min

Wednesday. 17th June 2026

Nazar's loss is Marty's gain. Sage has a big call to make.

23 min

Monday, 22nd June 2026

The reckoning arrives for Marty, Monique, Esther, and Nazar.

25 min

Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

The hospital's new CEO is announced. Marty and Monique adjust to a new reality.

24 min

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

Arlo's attack sends shockwaves through the hospital. Sage argues his case with Bonnie.

24 min

Monday, 29th June 2026