Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 7•−0.2 vs season avg
It is 1946, and with the war finally over, a new vet in town threatens the status quo. James is stumped over a cat's mystery illness, while Helen embraces the future over tradition. As Jimmy prepares to start school, everyone pitches in to help.
Nicholas Ralph
James Herriot
Samuel West
Siegfried Farnon
Anna Madeley
Mrs Hall
Brian Percival
Director
Neil Jones
Writer
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"Back to School" is episode 1 of All Creatures Great & Small season 7. It scored 7.4/10 from 176 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Brian Percival and written by Neil Jones, it aired on September 17, 2026.
