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All Creatures Great and Small is back! The PBS TV show returns with Season 5 on Sunday night (January 12) at 9 p.m. ET. The TV adaptation of the book series centers around James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph), fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, who pursues his dream to become a vet in the Yorkshire Dales. He discovers that treating the animals is as much about treating their owners, and the Dales’ farmers are a tough to please. Here’s a Season 5 Episode 1 summary: “A medical scare keeps James’ feet firmly on the ground and Siegfried and Carmody get their wires crossed over an animal. Helen steps in to help an old family friend and Mrs. Hall faces trouble when she decides to help with the war effort.” Of course, fans are already curious whether the show will be continuing past its new fifth season. Keep reading to find out more… All Creatures Great and Small is already renewed for Season 6! Masterpiece announced the double renewal for seasons 5 and 6 of the hit series in February 2024. The show will return for two seasons consisting of six episodes each, plus Christmas Specials. All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 premiered on September 19, 2024 in the UK, and arrives in the U.S. on January 12. Stay tuned as we wait for premiere dates for the sixth season! The original TV series ran for seven seasons, spaced out between 1978 and 1990. Find out which PBS shows were renewed and cancelled in 2024.