A major time jump and a surprising new piece of technology have changed life at Skeldale House. The second episode of All Creatures Great and Small Season 6, titled Old Dog, New Tricks, showed the veterinary practice adjusting to 1945 and a world moving past the war. The arrival of an X-ray machine caused tension, while a beloved pet celebrated a birthday. Fans can now watch what happens next, as Episode 3, Captain Farnon?, has just been released for streaming .
Season 6 Episode 2 Story Recap
The episode confirmed that the showโs most famous canine, Tricki Woo, is alive and well. The pampered Pekingese celebrated his birthday, but his owner, Mrs. Pumphrey, became worried when he stopped responding to her calls. Siegfried Farnon diagnosed the dog with an age-related ear infection, a moment that confronted Mrs. Pumphrey with the reality of her pet’s mortality .
The central conflict involved the future of the veterinary practice. James Herriot, looking ahead, purchased a used X-ray machine from the local hospital after being prompted by Sister Rose, who runs a dog rescue. He did this without properly consulting his senior partner, Siegfried . When the large, heavy machine was delivered, James and Tristan Farnon struggled to move it, eventually getting it stuck in the doorway. Sister Rose pointed out the simple solution: the machine was on wheels inside its crate .
Siegfried was openly against the new technology, calling it useless. His resistance was part of a larger pattern of difficult behavior that was alienating the people of Darrowby. Mrs. Hall discovered that local shopkeepers were being short with her because they were upset with Siegfried, not her .
She told him, โItโs not the worst thing in the world to admit youโre wrongโ .
Taking her advice, Siegfried went around town with a list, personally apologizing to those he had offended .
The X-ray machine proved its worth sooner than expected. Sister Roseโs rescue dog, Geoffrey, was brought in again, still vomiting. The initial X-ray image was poor, but it provided enough information for Siegfried and James to suspect an obstruction. They successfully operated and removed a pebble from the dogโs stomach, saving its life. The event helped bridge the gap between the two vets .
In other storylines, Tristan, bored on leave from the army, restocked the dispensary and rewired the house’s electricity. He decided to start going on veterinary calls again, suggesting a possible permanent return to the practice. The episode ended with Mrs. Pumphrey asking the vets to find a breeding partner for Tricki Woo, a task Siegfried immediately assigned to James .
New Episode 3 Story Details and Cast
The third episode of the season, Captain Farnon?, aired on Sunday, January 25, 2026, on PBS and is now available for streaming . The story centers on a new client for the practice, which causes friction between the Farnon brothers.
Tristan and Siegfried find themselves in competition to treat a horse belonging to a wealthy new family in the area . This family, the Beauvoirs, introduces two new characters to the series. Charlotte Beauvoir is played by actress Gaia Wise, and her father, General Beauvoir, is portrayed by Jonathan Hyde .
Alongside this professional rivalry, the episode continues other stories from the Dales. Mrs. Pumphrey and James prepare Tricki for a special visitor, likely related to Mrs. Pumphrey’s desire to breed him. Furthermore, Mrs. Hall uncovers a secret of Tristanโs, adding another layer to his return from war . The episode also features a memorial service in Darrowby for fallen soldiers, a somber event that affects Tristan .
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How to Watch All Creatures Great and Small Season 6
New episodes of All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 are releasing weekly. The season began on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and will run through Sunday, February 22, 2026 .
For viewers in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other international regions, new episodes premiere every Sunday at 9/8c on PBS and the PBS Masterpiece channel . Each episode is available for streaming at the same time it airs on television through the PBS website and the free PBS app . The entire season is also available to stream via PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video Channels .
For viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the season airs on Channel 5, with episodes typically becoming available on the My5 streaming service after broadcast .
Past seasons of the series are available for streaming on PBS Passport and through PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video for those who want to revisit earlier stories .
The season continues to follow the lives of the Skeldale House family in May 1945, as World War II in Europe nears its end. The stories focus on rebuilding connections and finding peace at home after years of conflict .
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