The 5 season of Shortland Street was broadcast on TVNZ from lundi 1 janvier 1996 to vendredi 13 décembre 1996. It consists of 250 episodes, the first one is called "Episode 921" and the last one "Epiosde 1170".
Shortland Street is a serial medical drama centred around the lives and loves of the staff and patients of Shortland Street Hospital; an engaging and entertaining mix of medical crisis, human drama, romance and suspense. Set in the high-pressure environment of an inner city district hospital, Shortland Street follows the day to day romances and professional dilemmas of a team of caring professionals, committed to their patients, and to each other. The series has drawn acclaim for its handling of issues such as safe sex, AIDS, child abuse, alcoholism, cot death and suicide. Shortland Street is New Zealand's longest running drama series.