Well friends, it’s officially summer in 1969 Poplar, which means that this episode, we’re getting heavy moon landing vibes.

This week in Poplar, we get to start the episode off with another example of our buddy Fred absolutely saving the day for the team at Nonnatus (mechanical work; always a joy). We also get Reggie for another week, as he’s here to visit Vi and Fred.

Welcome back to Poplar, besties. Last week, we met our trainee midwives for the season and saw two fairly dramatic births. This week, we kick things off with a visit to Cyril’s church, which is practically bursting at the seams. We also get a Nigel the Cat sighting!

Well reader, spring has sprung (ish) and with it comes the THIRTEENTH season of Call the Midwife. When last we visited Poplar, Sister Monica Joan was in the middle of another dark night of the soul, Cyril had just adopted a cat named Nigel, Trixie and Mr. Trixie were settling into married life, and there were rumblings of more trainee midwives (and if you need more details, catch up here). This season kicks off with our Nonnatus house squad preparing for the imminent arrival of our trainees. Speaking of whom, we appear to have 4: Joyce, Kathy, Lauren, and Rosalind. Reader, I’ll tell you right now: don’t get too attached to Kathy and Lauren, because we’ll be spending much more time with the other two, who will actually live at Nonnatus house.

This week’s episode of All Creatures Great and Small is the season 4 finale and Christmas special at the same time. Each of the previous specials showcased someone who felt alienated from the Christmas spirit of the Dales eventually embracing all the season has to offer. This episode continues the pattern with Carmody. Plus, Helen predicted that her due date would be in December and yet James is still away with the RAF. Let’s discuss the festivities and James’ ability to be by Helen’s side.

This week on All Creatures Great and Small, Helen copes with James’ absence by deciding to move back to Heston Grange to help out, but a sick calf complicates her plan. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hall is looking for the right time to give Siegfried notice but questionable plumbing and Rock needing veterinary care throw a wrench into her announcement. Let’s discuss what happens in the penultimate episode of the season.

Can you believe we’re here at the season finale already? Yeah, neither can I. But there isn’t much time to muse over how little time we’ve got left with our pals because the episode kicks off with Victoria Mars and Detective Mustache running for their lives through an abandoned building while someone tries to shoot them.

This week on All Creatures Great and Small, the residents of Skeldale House have to reckon with changes in their lives in various ways. James receives his enlistment date from the RAF, and it’s well before Helen’s due date. Mrs. Hall questions the future of her relationship with Gerald. Siegfried has to adjust to only having Carmody for pet and farm calls. Let’s discuss how the characters handle these changes.

Anyone else still not ok after the bait and switch of “I love you and also I’m going to America for a year!”? Well, while we’re feeling stressed out, our pal Victoria Mars is fine. Totally fine! Unbothered, actually!

This week on All Creatures Great And Small, Carmody is still adjusting to life as a country vet. He hasn’t fully developed an instinct for diagnosing or learned how to speak to the clients in a way that they can understand. Meanwhile, Helen is struggling with how her pregnancy affects her daily routines. Brucellosis threatening the livelihood of a farming family and an itchy tortoise put Carmody’s social skills to the test. Let’s find out what happens.