Episode 1004 Brings Nina Home and Triggers Emergency Surgery in Leśna Góra
In the upcoming 1004th episode of the medical drama series For better or for worse, scheduled to air on November 4, 2026, at 20:50 on TVP2, 13-month-old Nina returns to Leśna Góra Hospital under dramatic circumstances. The infant arrives at the emergency department dehydrated, running a high fever, and suffering from acute middle ear infection, having been dropped off by an unidentified woman who vanished before the ambulance arrived.
Dr. Julia Burska, played by Aleksandra Hamkało, immediately examines the child and recognizes her as Nina, the missing daughter of Blanka Milewska. While the initial discovery reunites Blanka with her long-lost child, joy quickly gives way to panic as medical imaging reveals a severe infection complication requiring immediate surgery.
Medical Complications Force Immediate Mastoidektomia
Following the identification, a CT scan reveals that Nina’s ear infection has caused severe complications, prompting the medical team to order an operation. According to the production details, the attending physician assures Blanka that the infant bears no physical injuries or signs of violence, but the infection itself demands a surgical procedure to drill an opening in the skull.
The operation ultimately succeeds, and Blanka reunites with Nina in a recovery room alongside Mario, played by Marcin Korcz, and Wiki, played by Katarzyna Dąbrowska.
Kidnapper Zuza Infiltrates the Hospital
Program TV Onet noted that the kidnapper, Zuza, appears in the hospital, posing as a patient.
Parallel storylines in the hospital include disputes over whether disgraced doctor Jakub Dobry should perform high-risk procedures, while Maria travels to Krakow to gather evidence and testimonies against her abuser. Despite Zuza’s renewed attempt to smuggle the child away from the ward, Blanka confronts the kidnapper directly, preventing a successful escape.
Episode Premiere Date Hospital Identification Medical Procedure Details
When does episode 1004 of For Better or For Worse air?
The episode premieres on November 4, 2026, at 20:50 on TVP2 in Poland.
Who first recognizes the missing baby Nina at the hospital?
Dr. Julia Burska identifies the 13-month-old child on the emergency department ward after emergency responders bring her in for severe dehydration and a high fever.
What medical procedure does Nina need after arriving at Leśna Góra?
A CT scan reveals a severe middle ear infection complication that requires doctors to perform an operation.
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