Dr. Finlay returns from serving his country as a doctor in WWII, and the practice takes on a new partner, Dr. Neil. Finlay's personal life isn't turning out quite as he expected, and some questions are raised about Dr. Cameron's treatment of a patient.

A contrast between two families expecting a child—one well-to-do, the other working class. Also, is a child's illness merely an attention-getting ploy, or is she suffering something more serious?

Parents try to protect their child, in any way they can. Also, Dr. Cameron befriends some German soldiers at a nearby POW camp.

An urgent smallpox vaccination program is underway in Tannochbrae. Dr. Neil suspects that Mary Thomson's illness remains because she is not taking her medicine. To Brenda's discomfort, Steve arrives at Arden House and for the first time meets Dr. Finlay. Alan Thomson is attacked by his father-in-law. Janet and Angus Livingstone begin to move the last of Dr. Cameron's possessions to his new cottage.

A patient of Dr. Finlay's breaks down in the surgery when he implies that her ailments are psychosomatic. Dr. Cameron continues his lectures to the German prisoners of war at the local camp. Angus invites Janet to spend the week-end in Glasgow. Anne Stewart and Dr. Finlay share a quiet moment in the countryside.

With Janet off to Glasgow with Angus Livingstone, Dr. Neil attempts to do the cooking at Arden House. Dr. Finlay and Dr. Gilmore once again cross swords about the National Health Service. Margaret Williams, a famous singer, seeks treatment at Arden House. Dr. Finlay receives an offer to practice medicine in Canada.