Waterloo Road
6.3/10
BBC iPlayer Running Drama
17 Seasons · 254 Episodes · Premiered March 9, 2006
Contemporary drama series set in a challenging comprehensive school.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
8 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Mar 9 2006 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Teachers having breakdowns, kids drinking and joyriding - it's a normal day at Waterloo Road. Will Andrew, the new deputy head, be able to survive the day, let alone the new term? Teachers Tom and Lorna get married - but Tom ends up kissing someone other than his new wife.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Mar 16 2006 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The aftermath of the crash affects the whole school, and a lynch mob is out to get Donte. Tom and Lorna's marriage grows cold with news of her pregnancy.
E03
Episode 3
Thu, Mar 23 2006 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A baby is born at the school, but who is the father? Could it be one of the teachers? Lorna terminates her pregnancy behind Tom's back and against Izzie's advice. Andrew implements a house system, with disastrous consequences.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Mar 30 2006 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Suspicions at Waterloo Road Secondary School are rife. Tom wonders if Lorna really did have a miscarriage, and the pupils' marks in Steph's French class have suddenly and mysteriously improved. Then everyone is really shocked when a six foot bunny appears on the school roof.
E05
Episode 5
Thu, Apr 6 2006 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lorna sexes up her image in a bid to win her husband back, but his attentions are definitely elsewhere. Authoritarian English teacher Grantly thinks a disruptive boy may be a drug addict, whilst kind-hearted Kim is determined to prove him wrong. Meanwhile, cheating teacher Steph fakes a break-in.
E06
Episode 6
Thu, Apr 13 2006 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The future of the school is in jeopardy: it is under threat of closure. A school trip to the museum descends into chaos and Tom and Izzie finally give in to their passion.
E07
Episode 7
Thu, Apr 20 2006 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The school holds an open day, but things go badly wrong when Kim is assaulted by a pupil. Tom and Izzie's affair continues - surely someone will find them out?
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Apr 27 2006 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's crunch time for Waterloo Road - will it stay open? Chlo and Donte's futures are on the line as their case comes to court, and Lorna is devastated by Tom and Izzie's betrayal.
Season 2
12 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Jan 18 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A brand-new term sees wealthy sponsor, governor Roger Aspinall, divide loyalties when he clashes with Jack over plans to turn the school into a super academy. Tom and Izzie get the shock of their lives and Kim finally has a romantic evening out with Andrew.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Jan 25 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jack lets Andrew do his worst as acting head teacher, but steps in when the local community turn against the school. Tom takes extreme measures to deal with Lorna.
E03
Episode 3
Thu, Feb 1 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Izzie's life is turned upside down when Mika becomes the victim of an internet hate campaign. Chlo lies to spend the night with Donte. Jack falls for Davina but has a teenage love rival in Brett. Lorna and Andrew share a kiss.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Feb 8 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jack and Roger come to blows over the future of the school. Brett learns some home truths about his father. Steph is the victim of a mugging by an ex-pupil.
E05
Episode 5
Thu, Feb 15 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The school goes on high alert when a female pupil is assaulted by a serial attacker. Tom is flattered by what seems like a harmless schoolgirl crush. Lorna receives some devastating news.
E06
Episode 6
Thu, Feb 22 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tom's career and relationship hang in the balance while Kim and Andrew work reluctantly together to find the truth behind Stacy's allegations. Maxine makes a discovery which leads to the identity of the attacker.
E07
Episode 7
Thu, Mar 1 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A student teacher learns the ropes the hard way when he takes on the kids. Jack gives Davina an opportunity to prove herself in the classroom. Steph tries to find a new home for Maxine.
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Mar 29 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jack and Kim are humiliated when a work experience placement goes badly wrong. Steph puts her reputation on the line to speak up for Maxine. Davina finally lets Jack know how she feels about him.
E09
Episode 9
Thu, Apr 5 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lorna gets to the heart of a persistent truant's real problem. Jack has the chips stacked against him in the final interviews for the permanent headship. Izzie and Tom's bitterness towards each other escalates.
E10
Episode 10
Thu, Apr 12 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lorna plays cupid by taking Tom and Izzie away for a surprise treat in the countryside. Steph's attempt to put Jack right about Davina backfires.
E11
Episode 11
Thu, Apr 19 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The school's healthy eating initiative goes out the window when a local gang targets the school selling burgers. Events take a sinister turn when a pupil collapses and is rushed into hospital.
E12
Episode 12
Thu, Apr 26 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jack tries to track down the source of the drugs, but his determination to protect the children distracts him from the rising mayhem being wrought by the school's new sponsor governor. It's make or break time for Kim and Andrew.
Season 3
20 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Oct 11 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
With the arrival of a new term, new staff and new pupils, it's all go at Waterloo Road, but it's not long before Jack finds himself facing a striking staff and a school in chaos. For loved-up Chlo and Donte the first day back means only one thing - walking down the aisle together.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Oct 18 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Steph's incompetence when dealing with a vulnerable child is unintentionally exposed by new English teacher Jasmine. Eddie is left to pick up the pieces and finds a novel solution to the boy's problems, and in the process Jack has to face his worst fears. Auditions for Matt's musical get off to an amusing start while Eddie exposes a school fight club. As Brett begins tutoring Chlo a spark ignites between them.
E03
Episode 3
Thu, Oct 25 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The fund-raising efforts of the girls' football team lands them - and Jack - in hot water. Donte plans an escape from the claustrophobic Grainger house with his new wife, but Chlo seems more interested in Brett. Jack and Steph get intimate.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Nov 1 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Steph's decision to keep a pupil's secret has potentially serious consequences for drama teacher Matt. Jack's got love on his mind as he and Davina take their relationship to the next level. Donte's romantic surprise backfires, with devastating results.
E05
Episode 5
Thu, Nov 8 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The effects of Chlo's error of judgement ripple throughout the whole school. Pressure mounts on Jack when he's forced to offer the lead role in the musical to Aleesha. Staffroom gossip forces Jack to confess to Davina.
E06
Episode 6
Thu, Nov 15 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jack is called to account for past decisions and faces the biggest challenge of his career. Tom struggles to keep his new family together. Grantly's gambling spirals out of control.
E07
Episode 7
Thu, Nov 22 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A new head teacher arrives, with big plans for the school and a determination to root out failing teachers. The guilt about Chlo's disappearance is eating Mika up and Chlo finds herself in grave danger - but will Tom find her in time?
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Nov 29 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Eddie is keen to prove Rachel wrong with his 'bad boys' trip but things go wrong and he is forced to make a life or death decision. Rachel tries to keep a lid on things with Chlo's return to school. Her high profile approach to truancy unwittingly puts a little boy in danger.
E09
Episode 9
Thu, Dec 6 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A police investigation kicks off when Janeece makes a shock discovery during an archaeological dig. Rachel forces Eddie to confront issues from his past. Mika shares a secret with Brett.
E10
Episode 10
Thu, Dec 13 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Matt is thrown into a panic when Rachel announces the school musical is to be performed earlier in the day for a VIP audience. Eddie's ex turns up out of the blue, while Tom discovers Grantly's personal life is more troubled than he'd realised.
E11
Episode 11
Thu, Jan 10 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In a last-ditch attempt to stop Bolton from leaving school, Rachel takes the kids on a prison trip. The teachers experience exam pressure for themselves. Tom hides his relationship with Davina from Chlo and Mika.
E12
Episode 12
Thu, Jan 17 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Davina is flattered when one of the parents develops a crush on her. Rachel is thrown into turmoil when her past comes back to haunt her. Mika discovers Tom and Davina have been having a relationship behind her back.
E13
Episode 13
Thu, Jan 24 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rachel is forced to compromise her integrity in order to stop the secrets of her past being revealed by a blackmailer. Janeece finds her work placement sparks a surprise new career interest, and Mika is in for a shock when she walks in on Tom and Davina in bed.
E14
Episode 14
Thu, Jan 31 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
When Jasmine intervenes in an altercation between bully Michaela and a younger pupil, she has no idea the day will end in her suspension. Meanwhile, romance may be in the air for Brett and Mika, and Stuart apologises to Rachel for blackmailing her - but just how genuine is he?
E15
Episode 15
Thu, Feb 7 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Matt is thrown into a panic when his mother shows up out of the blue and almost discovers his biggest secret. Meanwhile Eddie tries to persuade a reluctant Jasmine to fight Michaela's allegations of bullying and save her job at Waterloo Road.
E16
Episode 16
Thu, Feb 14 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Supply teacher Wilson makes an impression on Janeece but panic ensues when the pair disappear and the truth about Wilson is revealed. Eddie confronts Rachel about her past and issues her an ultimatum.
E17
Episode 17
Thu, Feb 21 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In a battle of wills, Mika defies Tom as she stages an environmental protest on the new building site. Rachel hatches a plan to stop Eddie resigning as her deputy.
E18
Episode 18
Thu, Feb 28 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
With Rachel's support, the school rallies round a pupil facing deportation and Eddie lays a trap for Stuart when he discovers his maltreatment of Bolton.
E19
Episode 19
Thu, Mar 6 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Steph's devastated when her language lab funding falls through and goes into full seduction mode to win the money back, meanwhile Davina faces a life changing decision when she has to choose between two men.
E20
Episode 20
Thu, Mar 13 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
When the last day of term turns into a terrifying ordeal for the staff and students at Waterloo Road, the exposure of Rachel's secret and the cheating ring revelations are the least of their problems.
Season 4
20 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Wed, Jan 7 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
90 min
Rachel is keen to start the new term with a clean slate and no more mistakes. But one of her new pupils is going to give Waterloo Road the most shocking first day it has ever had...
E02
Episode 2
Wed, Jan 14 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rachel's sister Melissa risks getting them both fired when she loses control of her adult education class. Eddie is furious when he discovers that Rachel has gone behind his back, but it is between Eddie and Melissa that the sparks really fly.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Jan 21 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Davina and Tom have the day from hell when Davina is accused of racism by a colleague and Tom is pushed to breaking point by a pupil.
E04
Episode 4
Wed, Jan 28 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The feud between Tom and Earl Kelly intensifies when a falconry day at Waterloo Road goes badly wrong. Meanwhile, romance abounds as Melissa's speed-dating event brings together some unlikely couples.
E05
Episode 5
Wed, Feb 4 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Drugs awareness day dawns on Waterloo Road. Governor Ralph Mellor wants Marley Kelly out of the school and away from his daughter, Flick, and plans to use the voluntary drugs tests to do it.
E06
Episode 6
Wed, Feb 11 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Matt may be biting off more than he can chew when he becomes an emergency foster carer to Sam Kelly. Meanwhile, Donte organises an underground boxing match starring Bolton, but will they get away with it?
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Feb 18 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rachel is shocked when Eddie and Melissa's relationship takes an unexpected leap forward, but Philip appears to be holding a secret that could jeopardise all of their futures. Meanwhile, a love-struck Eddie has to keep his mind on the job when a pupil-parent dispute threatens to reach a disastrous conclusion.
E08
Episode 8
Wed, Feb 25 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rachel and Eddie are left glowing when Waterloo Road receives an encouraging report from the school inspectors, but hidden truths come to light as the day unfolds. Earl, Maxine and Steph are threatened by tragedy.
E09
Episode 9
Wed, Mar 4 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The school mourns Maxine's death. Rachel hands in her resignation, but will the revelation of a dark secret, and the battle to save an innocent boy, change her mind?
E10
Episode 10
Wed, Mar 11 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rob gives Bolton some mystery pills to calm his match day nerves, while the Kellys are made homeless, forcing Marley to make a deal with Ralph Mellor. And Eddie is sent reeling after learning not only Melissa's secret, but Rachel's as well...
E11
Episode 11
Wed, Mar 18 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Kim Campbell is back! It is a new term and a fresh start at Waterloo Road, and Rachel is kicking everything off with a careers day featuring, among others, former pupil turned glamour model Sarah-Leanne.
E12
Episode 12
Wed, Mar 25 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A visit from Grace's uncle threatens blackmail and danger for Kim, and things are hotting up between Rachel and Eddie.
E13
Episode 13
Wed, Apr 1 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A riot breaks out when a group of traveller children enrol at the school, Rose reaches her lowest ebb, and Janeece's boob job causes a stir.
E14
Episode 14
Wed, Apr 8 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Philip feels the pressure of being the only 16-year-old virgin in the school, while there is devastation in store for Flick as she learns of Marley's betrayal. And Kim's concerns about Grace grow when the Home Office start sniffing around.
E15
Episode 15
Wed, Apr 15 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tom's controversial move to bring the army into school proves disastrous when an angry pupil spots their chance for revenge. In his committed attempt to save the day, Tom ends up putting his future with Davina at risk. Meanwhile, Kim's grip on Grace seems to be slipping as the Home Office investigation hots up.
E16
Episode 16
Wed, Apr 22 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Grantly's dislike of a wealthy and popular supply teacher leads a school trip to take a dangerous turn for the worst. Back at the school, it is exam time, and Janeece's extreme attempt to deflect attention from her surgery causes a furore, while Chlo is faced with the hardest decision of her life.
E17
Episode 17
Wed, Apr 29 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Steph and Rachel lock horns over a pupil whose strange behaviour conceals a disturbing and dangerous secret, as a distraught Donte begs Chlo not to go through with her life-changing decision.
E18
Episode 18
Wed, May 6 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A life-changing day for two mothers at Waterloo Road, as the Home Office finally catch up with Kim, and Chlo's pregnancy is unexpectedly cut short.
E19
Episode 19
Wed, May 13 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A fundraising day goes badly wrong when a mystery illness strikes the school, and Kim must confront her past when Andrew Treneman arrives unexpectedly from Rwanda.
E20
Episode 20
Wed, May 20 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's the last day of term, and everyone is excited about the final of the choir competition. However, Rachel has got professional and personal battles to contend with first, as a vengeful parent threatens the school and the return of Melissa throws her future with Eddie into jeopardy.
Season 5
20 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Wed, Oct 28 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
War breaks out in the playground after the closure of a local private school leads to an influx of middle-class pupils at Waterloo Road. Meanwhile Rachel has her own feud on her hands - in the form of new executive head Max Tyler.
E02
Episode 2
Wed, Nov 4 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Bolton finds himself with no one to turn to when ex John Fosters pupil Amy accuses him of attempted rape. The James sisters face the funeral of their murdered father.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Nov 11 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Danielle and Aleesha stagger into school still drunk from the night before, and Paul's solution to their hangovers places Danielle in life-threatening danger.
E04
Episode 4
Wed, Nov 18 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Luke has a day from hell when the pupils find out about his family life and Max's tough discipline pushes him to breaking point.
E05
Episode 5
Wed, Nov 25 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ruby's luxurious lifestyle crashes around her ears, and Max is panicked as his personal life comes under scrutiny during the Waterloo Road open day.
E06
Episode 6
Wed, Dec 2 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Christopher's relationship with a Year 12 girl is called into question after he fails to properly maintain boundaries with his female pupils.
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Dec 9 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Quiet Year 10 pupil Cassie Turner claims she is being bullied, and Kim fears the girl gangs are back in full force. However, the truth is something altogether different.
E08
Episode 8
Wed, Dec 16 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's D-day for Helen as the morning of her official teaching inspection arrives. Max loses another ally when Chris learns of his threatening behaviour towards Rachel.
E09
Episode 9
Wed, Dec 23 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lindsay nervously takes the stand during her mother's trial, and Jo is nominated for an Outstanding Teacher Award.
E10
Episode 10
Wed, Dec 30 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Max's true colours are finally revealed as the Waterloo Road Has Talent competition takes over the school.
E11
Episode 11
Wed, Apr 7 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rachel's determined to put last term behind her but an incident with a young pupil makes her realise it's not enough to just educate the kids; the school needs to attend to their emotional health too. Rachel finds herself in danger when one of the students is abducted by their estranged father.
E12
Episode 12
Wed, Apr 14 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ruby's stress levels hit boiling point on a disastrous class trip to a farm.
E13
Episode 13
Wed, Apr 21 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Kim argues with Chris when he refuses to accept Michaela on his Advanced University Preparation scheme, and overweight pupil Aiden Keen causes trouble with his bad attitude.
E14
Episode 14
Wed, Apr 28 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lauren is devastated when her well-guarded secret is revealed, causing her to take drastic action.
E15
Episode 15
Wed, May 5 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Finn pushes Chris to breaking point, while Sam and Bolton become closer when they end up in trouble.
E16
Episode 16
Wed, May 26 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Finn brings 'legal high' drugs into school for him and his friends to use, with disastrous consequences.
E17
Episode 17
Wed, Jun 2 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jo faces suspension when Ros' crush goes public, and Ruby's spiralling addiction threatens to come between Adam and Rachel.
E18
Episode 18
Wed, Jun 9 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Kim struggles to keep her emotions in check when Finn and Amy ruin a school trip, and the day gets worse when Chris's new girlfriend turns up unexpectedly.
E19
Episode 19
Tue, Jul 13 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Adam and Rachel move forward with the wedding, unwittingly pushing Ruby's addiction to crisis point. Meanwhile, Finn and Amy refuse to be separated, and Steph has a controversial fundraising idea for the prom.
E20
Episode 20
Wed, Jul 14 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Finn and Amy's relationship takes a terrifying turn as he proposes they make the ultimate sacrifice to stay together, and Rachel and Adam's wedding day arrives, but will she tear herself away from the school long enough to say "I do"?
Season 6
20 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Wed, Sep 1 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
New headmistress Karen Fisher has her hands full dealing with Waterloo Road's newest family - two previously home-schooled pupils, Ruth and Jonah Kirby, and their warring parents. Unhappy attending a mainstream school, Ruth attempts to get expelled from Waterloo Road and when this fails she runs away, inadvertently placing her life in danger.
Chris has his own problems when he discovers the girl he slept with last night is actually one of his new sixth form pupils, Jess Fisher - and she happens to be Karen's daughter.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Sep 2 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Jess becomes jealous as Karen and Chris grow closer professionally and sabotages their friendship by publishing a vicious article in the school newspaper. Elsewhere Harry believes his dad Charlie is having an affair with Miss Montoya and enlists Sam's help to prove it. Sam is glad to be back in school after her suspension and tries to make amends with Lauren.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 8 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Chris finds himself in a difficult position when a controversial new sexual health initiative highlights the sensitivity surrounding sexual issues. Ronan and his girlfriend Sarah argue over whether or not she should take the morning-after pill. Meanwhile, Lauren directs her romantic attentions towards a reluctant Josh.
E04
Episode 4
Wed, Sep 15 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A confused Josh finds his sexuality the talk of the school when, much to the humiliation of Lauren, he tries to kiss Finn. Karen and Charlie are awkwardly giving their marriage a second chance, but argue about how best to mark missing daughter Bex's birthday. Elsewhere, Janeece makes an important decision about her baby.
E05
Episode 5
Wed, Sep 22 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Marcus's first day almost ends in disaster when he wades into Ronan's home life before properly understanding the situation, driving father and son further apart. Tom is concerned at Josh's inability to stand up for himself. Janeece calls Ruby on her past - will Ruby really make a good mother to her baby?
E06
Episode 6
Wed, Sep 29 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Sam draws Cesca into a complicated situation when she attempts to get rid of drugs brought into school by Lauren and Amy. Elsewhere, jealous of Janeece and John's friendship, Ruby tries to inject the spark back into her marriage. Meanwhile, Grantly reveals his beloved wife is suffering from Alzheimer's.
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Oct 6 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ruth gets a taste of popularity when she proves to be Waterloo Road's strongest entrant in the interschool debating contest, but will it last? As his bullying continues and his parent's separation causes conflict, Harry's bulimia reaches crisis point. Ruby grows tired of Janeece using her as a personal slave.
E08
Episode 8
Wed, Oct 13 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Vicky's home situation spirals out of control as she fails to juggle her schoolwork, living in a hostel and visiting her critically ill father. Caring for Fleur begins to affect Grantly's ability to perform his job, while Janeece begins to wonder whether giving away her baby to Ruby and John was the right decision.
E09
Episode 9
Wed, Oct 20 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Chris's controversial scheme to equip Waterloo Road with CCTV backfires when it risks exposing his one-night stand with Jess Fisher. Seeing how badly Grantly is coping at home, Ruby calls in a familiar face to talk some sense into him. Meanwhile, Janeece finally tells Ruby she wants her baby girl back, but is it too late?
E10
Episode 10
Wed, Oct 27 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Grantly finally places Fleur in a care home, but resorts to drastic measures when he realises how much money he need to raise for her fees. When Ruth discovers that Grantly has taught his A-Level class the wrong syllabus, he finds it hard to conceal the reason why he is unravelling. Back at the Fisher house, Jess receives a very unexpected visitor.
E11
Episode 11
Wed, Feb 2 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Karen and Chris kick off a new term at Waterloo Road with a controversial scheme separating the boys and girls - much to the disdain of Adanna Lawal, the new Head of Pastoral Care. New Year 10 pupil Kyle Stack is accused of sexual assault, and causes chaos when he brings his pet Rottweiler into the school. Bex Fisher refuses to open up to her family about what happened to her when she ran away.
E12
Episode 12
Wed, Feb 9 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Year ten pupil Billie Taylor is convinced that her own mother is trying to steal her newborn daughter from her, so Janeece offers to help. The staff are shocked by Grantly's dishevelled appearance, and decide he needs more assistance at home. Cesca begins tutoring Jonah in one-on-one Spanish lessons.
E13
Episode 13
Wed, Feb 16 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Nate and Josh's burgeoning romance hits a rough spot when Nate's homophobic dad finds out about their relationship, and Tom is forced to bear the brunt of his anger. Elsewhere, Hodge continues to hound Bex and Karen tries to discover what her oldest daughter is hiding. Cesca continues to blur the professional and personal boundaries between her and Jonah.
E14
Episode 14
Wed, Feb 23 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ruby's political views land her in hot water when she unwittingly encourages year 11 pupil Martin Dowling's racial abuse of the new school caretaker. Cesca finds it increasingly hard to resist Jonah's seductive charm, while Ronan and Janeece go head-to-head over a stolen test paper.
E15
Episode 15
Wed, Mar 2 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Harry's cry for attention veers out of control when he steals Karen's mobile phone and uses it to send the staff incendiary emails. Karen and Chris have their hands full with the boy-only business initiative, especially when Sambuca Kelly returns to Waterloo Road and leads the girls in gate-crashing the event. Elsewhere, Tom struggles to readjust during his first day back.
E16
Episode 16
Wed, Mar 9 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The truth about why Bex ran away is finally revealed when year 11 pupil Wayne Bodley stumbles upon compromising footage of her on the internet. Tom's recovery is tested as he is forced to deal with the fallout and try to correct Wayne's attitude towards women. Elsewhere, Sam and Finn's mutual antagonism develops in an unexpected way.
E17
Episode 17
Wed, Mar 16 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Finn and Ronan's party in an abandoned mill is the talk of the school, but the boys' bragging ends up alienating the only two girls they want to show up: Vicki MacDonald and Sambuca Kelly. Jonah considers leaving school if it means he can be with Cesca earlier, not realising that Cesca has discovered she is pregnant. Later, at the party, events escalate out of control, and it is up to Tom to save the day.
E18
Episode 18
Wed, Mar 23 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The school is gripped in fashion show fever and Ronan's good-looking mentor, Dan, is brought in to judge the competition - much to Adanna's dismay. Ronan's attempts to bolster Vicki's flagging self-confidence through the fashion show take an unexpected turn. Elsewhere Cesca and Jonah make a decision that will change their lives forever.
E19
Episode 19
Wed, Mar 30 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Cesca hands in her notice, reasoning that if she is not Jonah's teacher then they can go public with their relationship, but Chris is onto the couple, and it seems like their affair cannot be contained any longer. Adanna unveils her latest plan to unite the sexes - a pantomime called Cinderfella - and everyone is shocked by Kyle Stack's audition. Meanwhile, Denzil's latest 'stunt' places his own safety in jeopardy.
E20
Episode 20
Wed, Apr 6 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The day of the Waterloo Road pantomime has finally arrived, but when Finn gets Kyle purposefully kicked off the cast, Sam begins to doubt their relationship - he is not the boy she thought he was. Meanwhile, Denzil learns his lesson when his latest stunt ends in tragedy. Elsewhere, Jonah sneaks out of school to meet Cesca and they rush to Gretna Green, but will the police catch the couple before they reach the church?
Season 7
30 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Wed, May 4 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the first day back at school, and returning head teacher Karen Fisher has plenty to contend with when the new site manager, Rob Scotcher, discovers an abandoned baby on the premises. New staff members Eleanor Chaudry and Daniel Chalk adapt differently to life at Waterloo Road. Elsewhere, Rob's son Aiden makes a memorable first impression on Jess and Vicki.
E02
Episode 2
Wed, May 11 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A shy and effeminate year 12 pupil is branded a 'perv' when he is caught poring over a lingerie magazine - but the truth is far more complicated than Chris imagines. Rose and Sambuca learn that her seizures are being caused by a brain tumour, and Vicki is disappointed that Jess and Aiden appear to be growing even closer.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, May 18 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Amy Porter has a stalker, which draws battle lines between Karen and Eleanor. Rose and Tom try to protect Sambuca from the truth about her life-threatening tumour. Ronan proposes to Vicki - but can she resist Aiden's advances?
E04
Episode 4
Wed, May 25 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Chris takes mysterious new pupil Evie Prior under his wing, but it's not long before he learns she has a sinister past. Meanwhile, Karen and Rob's working relationship becomes personal and Finn delivers some shocking news to Sambuca.
E05
Episode 5
Wed, Jun 1 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Shona Mansfield is caught in a custody battle between her mother and grandmother, and causes problems for the opening of the school cafe. Elsewhere, Naomi makes it clear to Karen that she and Rob will make their marriage work - and tempers fray when Vicki and Aiden's infidelity becomes public.
E06
Episode 6
Wed, Jun 8 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Sambuca wants to meet her father before she dies, and enlists Lauren and Finn's help to track him down in Blackpool. Keen to promote a positive image of Waterloo Road, Karen hires a public relations 'expert', with terrible results. Meanwhile, Naomi's support of Aiden strengthens her bond with Rob. Is the fledgling romance between Karen and Rob over before it has begun?
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Jun 15 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the day of Sambuca's memorial service, and everyone struggles with their grief. Vicki discovers she is pregnant with Aiden's child, and leaves Aiden reeling - just as Jess drops a bombshell of her own. Karen realises that her attempts to impress Richard Whitman are futile; his desire to close Waterloo Road has become a personal crusade.
E08
Episode 8
Wed, Jun 22 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Chris confiscates drugs from scruffy pupil Scout Allen, and is shocked to discover she is a drugs courier. A mock student election brings Vicki and Jess together - and the staff are shocked to learn that Waterloo Road could face closure.
E09
Episode 9
Wed, Jun 29 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Scout wrecks Chris's community gardening project when her home life spirals out of control. Karen awaits the verdict on her appeal against Richard Whitman's warning notice - just as Eleanor begins to regret betraying her. Vicki faces trauma with her pregnancy.
E10
Episode 10
Wed, Jul 6 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the day of the inspection, and Chris's defiant behaviour threatens to jeopardise both Karen's job and the school's future. Meanwhile, Jess has a controversial idea to save the school, and Scout makes a plan to ensure she is not separated from her brother.
E11
Episode 11
Wed, Sep 14 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
New 'super head' Michael Byrne faces a baptism of fire when he discovers that pupils Phoenix and Harley Taylor have been concealing a dead body. Meanwhile, Grantly spearheads the staff's resistance to Michael's reforms, while Tom finds himself the underdog in his bid for deputy head. Elsewhere, new girl Trudi Saddiqui makes a memorable first impression on Finn Sharkey.
E12
Episode 12
Wed, Sep 21 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Newlyweds Jez and Sian Diamond are thrown into turmoil when Jez's estranged children, Madi and Zack, are dumped on them by his spurned ex-wife. Meanwhile, Michael's A-Level recruitment drive puts him at loggerheads with Grantly, and Phoenix tries to scupper Michael's attempts to reunite him with his father.
E13
Episode 13
Wed, Sep 28 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The new head of English, Linda Radleigh, quickly learns how tough Waterloo Road can be when she attempts to look after Emily James on the day her sister is released from prison. Meanwhile, battle lines are well and truly drawn between Michael and Grantly, and Chalky's attempts to woo Janeece end in disaster.
E14
Episode 14
Wed, Oct 5 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Ronan and Vicki's relationship is plunged into crisis when Vicki gets a black eye and the finger of suspicion points towards Ronan. Elsewhere, the time has come for Waterloo Road's debut rugby match, but can Jez coach the boys to a victory? Meanwhile, Michael and Linda's working relationship becomes personal.
E15
Episode 15
Wed, Oct 12 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Scout Allen believes her problems are solved when she gets a job as a live-in carer, only for Em's reckless behaviour to jeopardise everything. Matt's orchestra project for parents' evening looks to be derailed by a promise to an old friend, and Michael receives an unwelcome visitor.
E16
Episode 16
Wed, Oct 19 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Bad boy Tariq Siddiqui's efforts to turn over a new leaf are short-lived when he discovers that his sister is secretly dating Finn Sharkey. Elsewhere, Michael desperately tries to cover his tracks over the Wayne Johnson incident, and Phoenix's secretive behaviour makes Scout question their relationship.
E17
Episode 17
Wed, Oct 26 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tom is put under pressure by Linda's new teaching assistant, Greg, only to discover that Greg has his own secret agenda. Jez's romantic endeavours force Sian to question her affair with Michael, and Vicki's jealousy over Madi pushes her relationship with Ronan to the brink. Elsewhere, Michael is convinced that he has a stalker when his office is broken into.
E18
Episode 18
Wed, Nov 2 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Michael's paranoia spirals when he discovers the identity of his secret tormentor, and new year 12 pupil Freddie Jackson's life is endangered when Michael fails to read his admission file. A jealous Linda stirs trouble by letting slip that she knows of Sian and Michael's affair, and Emily's rebellious streak threatens to land Scout back in foster care.
E19
Episode 19
Wed, Nov 9 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Radio fever hits Waterloo Road when local DJ Viv O'Donnell broadcasts live from the school but her daughter, year 11 pupil Andi, struggles with her celebrity status. Sian's secretive behaviour leads Jez to expose her affair with Michael, whilst Tom and Michael's working relationship is plunged into crisis. Elsewhere, Linda's vendetta against Michael continues apace.
E20
Episode 20
Wed, Nov 16 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's the final day of term but celebrations are soon forgotten as Michael deals with the fallout from his affair with Sian and a surprise visit from Wayne Johnson. Elsewhere, Emily goes too far in preventing Scout moving away and landing them in trouble with police, and at the end of the day, Michael comes face-to-face with his stalker.
E21
Episode 21
Wed, Feb 22 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the first day back at school and Michael's recuperation is cut short when the school is infiltrated by a local gang. Tariq's efforts to turn over a new leaf are challenged by the arrival of new year 13 pupil Mason. Elsewhere, the net closes in on Linda when Chalky exposes her lies.
E22
Episode 22
Wed, Feb 29 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lauren is convinced that her only route into a modelling career is by going under the surgeon's knife, and Trudi clashes with Michael over his anti-gang measures. Elsewhere, Josh's drug-smoking lands him in deep trouble with Tom, and Matt is shocked when Rosie goes into premature labour.
E23
Episode 23
Wed, Mar 7 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
While Tom is overseeing the selection process for a new head of English, his relationship with Josh is plunged into crisis by Josh's spiralling drug problem. Elsewhere, Grantly is at a loss when he mislays a large sum of money meant for Fleur's nursing home fees, and it is touch and go for Matt's baby daughter, Martha.
E24
Episode 24
Wed, Mar 14 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Zack, convinced that Jez is not his dad, undertakes a DNA test to confirm his suspicions. Josh's increasingly erratic behaviour forces Tom to seek professional help. Elsewhere, Matt goes on the warpath when he fears he could lose Martha.
E25
Episode 25
Wed, Mar 21 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Grantly proves he will do anything for Fleur when her health deteriorates, and Trudi's world is plunged into crisis by the shock discovery that she is pregnant. Elsewhere, Nicki encourages Tom to be honest with Josh about his mental health issues.
E26
Episode 26
Wed, Mar 28 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
On the day of the fun run Jez's life starts to unravel as his star athlete, Mercedes, makes a huge error of judgement and Sian admits her true feelings about their relationship. Elsewhere, relationships are tense as Trudi makes a decision about Finn, and Grantly returns to work barely a week after the loss of his wife.
E27
Episode 27
Wed, Apr 4 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the start of exam season and Josh is struggling to cope with the workload and without his medication his mental health is beginning to spiral out of control. Meanwhile, it is the day of Janeece's wedding and nothing seems to be going right.
E28
Episode 28
Wed, Apr 11 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
On the day of her art exam, Shelby struggles to keep her alcohol problem under control, whilst Kyle is caught running an illegal vodka scam. Jez makes a life-changing decision, and the school comes under investigation from the LA.
E29
Episode 29
Wed, Apr 18 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
On the day of Scout's wedding to asylum-seeking pupil Danilo, doubts begin to emerge as she discovers not everyone's motives are as innocent as hers. Elsewhere, the gang violence increases, leading Michael to install extra security measures. Grantly and Maggie take their relationship to the next level.
E30
Episode 30
Wed, Apr 25 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
On the final day at Waterloo Road, Josh is dragged into the gang fighting and ends up on the receiving end. Meanwhile, Waterloo Road in Rochdale may be closing, but Michael has plans to keep the school alive.
Season 8
30 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Aug 23 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
As the new school opens in Scotland, headteacher Michael has his work cut out dealing with a pair of runaway teens and a burgeoning rivalry with a local headmaster. Elsewhere, Scout is targeted by a bully and Tariq struggles with his newfound situation.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Aug 30 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Troublemaker Lula's home life spills into school but can Tom discover the cause of her disruptive behaviour? Elsewhere, a desperate Connor tries to out Christine's drinking, Josh helps Tariq face his disabilities and Grantly deals with a spate of graffiti at the school house.
E03
Episode 3
Thu, Sep 6 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's the day of Tariq's kayaking time trial but his steely focus hides his true devastating intent. Michael is confronted by his past when it emerges that he nearly killed his father, and Connor riles Christine by trying to move out of home.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 13 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is Imogen's birthday, and she has a secret that she wants to share with Connor - but can she trust him? Meanwhile, Christine and Connor's relationship goes from bad to worse, rival headmaster Gerard claims Michael attacked him, and Sian reaches out to Michael's estranged father.
E05
Episode 5
Thu, Sep 20 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Havelock's star pupil, Liberty, has sold a damning report about Gerard to the press and comes to Waterloo Road seeking help from Audrey. Elsewhere, Janeece leans on Chalky when Cheryl gets chicken pox, and Connor thinks Christine is lying when she is really ill.
E06
Episode 6
Thu, Sep 27 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Janeece puts her work life ahead of her home life, forcing Chalky to take drastic action. Meanwhile, Rhiannon's bullying campaign against Scout steps up a gear and Christine is devastated by the consequences of her alcoholism.
E07
Episode 7
Thu, Oct 4 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Madi gets herself into trouble when she makes a pass at step-mum Sian's new love interest. Elsewhere, Grantly is forced to resort to desperate measures when Maggie calls off their wedding, and Josh makes a momentous decision about his future.
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Oct 11 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Dealing with quiet student Morag and her overbearing father's belief system, Michael decides to address his own father issues. Sian is persuaded to let Madi spread her wings, and Connor's attempts to help his mum backfire - with explosive consequences.
E09
Episode 9
Thu, Oct 18 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Discovering a shocking secret about Rhiannon, Scout has to learn to turn the other cheek. Meanwhile, Christine refuses to retract her bullying claims about Audrey, and Kevin jeopardizes his place at Waterloo Road in order to help Connor.
E10
Episode 10
Thu, Oct 25 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Connor snaps when Christine scuppers his plans to run away with Imogen. Elsewhere, Kevin reaches out to Chalky, Lorraine puts a student's welfare before the good of the school and Michael finally gives in to his ill father's pleas to help end his life.
E11
Episode 11
Thu, Jan 3 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Sparks fly as the notorious Barry family joins the school, and Barry Barry immediately causes trouble as his affair with another pupil's mother is exposed. Scout inadvertently starts a feud with returning teacher Nikki Boston, and Imogen fears Christine is keeping Connor away from her.
E12
Episode 12
Thu, Jan 10 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Phoenix and Harley win the lottery. They want to spend, spend, spend, but does their dad have other ideas? Meanwhile, Nikki is forced to question her actions in punishing Scout, and Michael finds a friend in Christine when he gets news about his court case.
E13
Episode 13
Thu, Jan 17 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Imogen challenges Dynasty over her plan to get a boob job, but can Imogen face her own image issues? Elsewhere, Nikki's antagonism with Scout builds when she accuses her of stealing Lorraine's car, and romance is in the air for Christine and Michael.
E14
Episode 14
Thu, Jan 24 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Christine's world is turned upside down by the arrival of her estranged husband. As the lies she has been telling for years start to unravel, they threaten to destroy her relationship with Connor. Elsewhere, Nikki is forced to reassess her view of Scout, and Connor wrestles with telling the truth to Imogen.
E15
Episode 15
Thu, Jan 31 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Kevin is suspicious when he discovers that Chalky is not who is says he is, but what dark secret is he hiding? Sian's plan to keep the Barrys apart backfires, and Connor is forced to face up to his actions when he reveals that he started the fire that burnt Imogen.
E16
Episode 16
Thu, Feb 7 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Former pupil Bolton Smilie causes a stir when he turns up in his army uniform to see Tom, but will Tom discover his real motivation for coming back before it is too late? Meanwhile, the Barrys' treatment of Connor leads Imogen to realise she still has feelings for him.
E17
Episode 17
Thu, Feb 14 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Maggie is horrified to discover Jade is considering having her baby adopted, but how far will she go to change her mind? Meanwhile, Connor is sent into a spin when he discovers a pregnancy test - but he is shocked to discover it does not belong to the person he was expecting...
E18
Episode 18
Thu, Feb 21 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tom clashes with Michael over his decision to ban star player Kacey from the boys' football league final, causing Kacey's identity issues to come to a head with shocking results. Meanwhile, Imogen refuses to wear the engagement ring that Connor has bought her - has she got cold feet?
E19
Episode 19
Thu, Feb 28 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Barry's behaviour finally makes Sian snap. With Sian's teaching career on the line, can Michael and the school save her? Elsewhere, Christine discovers Connor and Imogen are engaged, Kevin and Chalky's new phone app causes a stir and Scout's mum makes an unwelcome return.
E20
Episode 20
Thu, Mar 7 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is exam day, and Scout's promising future is thrown into doubt when her mum returns to her thieving ways. Elsewhere, Connor is torn between his mum and Imogen as their secret wedding approaches, while Kevin and Chalky have a meeting that could change their lives forever.
E21
Episode 21
Thu, May 2 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lula disapproves as a new pupil tempts Harley to behave out of character with disastrous consequences. Lorraine makes a surprise announcement, whilst Grantly struggles to keep his illness under wraps. Maggie proposes a solution to his problem. But will she be able to go through with it?
E22
Episode 22
Thu, May 9 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Maggie's patience is put to the test; as her catering contract hangs in the balance, she also has to cope with Rhiannon going off the rails. Elsewhere, Sonya sets about recruiting a handyman and Connor is coerced into a dodgy deal by Barry.
E23
Episode 23
Thu, May 16 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Dynasty's world is rocked when her ex-boyfriend is released from prison. He wants to make a fresh start with her, but she has eyes for someone else. Maggie is forced to return to work, whilst Audrey battles to keep her job and Tom makes a heartfelt decision.
E24
Episode 24
Thu, May 23 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Sonya's day from hell finds her being dumped, falling out with her sister and landing Rhiannon in hospital. Meanwhile, Lorraine and Nikki reach an impasse in their relationship. Steve-O tightens his evil grip on Connor and Kevin, and an ex-pupil makes a surprise return.
E25
Episode 25
Wed, May 29 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Steve-O continues to terrorise the students at Waterloo Road. Connor faces Steve-O's wrath as he defaults on a loan payment and Dynasty pays the ultimate price with a shock decision. Elsewhere, Christine contemplates moving on from the school and Lula makes an unlikely ally.
E26
Episode 26
Thu, Jun 6 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Steve-O turns up the terror, with terrible consequences for Dynasty. Furious, Kevin and Connor enlist Barry's help in a dramatic plan to get rid of Steve-O once and for all. While Sonya cannot help getting involved with Audrey's wedding, Michael clashes with Lorraine and makes a decision that will change Waterloo Road forever.
E27
Episode 27
Thu, Jun 13 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the day of Audrey and Ndale's wedding, but with jealous Sonya as bridesmaid the day may not go so smoothly. Elsewhere, Michael is keeping his plans to save Waterloo Road secret from Christine, Lula steps up her plans against Nox, and Nikki's first day as headteacher does not go to plan.
E28
Episode 28
Thu, Jun 20 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Michael is back with a last ditch attempt to stop Lorraine from turning Waterloo Road into a fee-paying academy. If his efforts fail it spells the end of both his headship and his relationship with Christine. Elsewhere, Lula's campaign against Nox comes to a shocking conclusion.
E29
Episode 29
Wed, Jun 26 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The Barrys prepare to air their dirty laundry on national television, but it is Kevin that ends up under the spotlight when an unexpected guest turns up. Meanwhile, Maggie has a heart-breaking decision to make.
E30
Episode 30
Thu, Jul 4 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Grantly is alive and well and Tom is finally ready to donate his kidney, but when former bad boy pupil Kyle Stack shows up at Waterloo Road, the day will end in disaster as Tom tries to help the troubled boy.
Season 9
20 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Sep 5 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
As the school mourns the loss of Tom, Audrey gets out of her depth when she suspects new pupils, Lenny and Lisa, are being neglected. Elsewhere, newly qualified science teacher Sue feels the pressure while deputy head Simon harbours a secret.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Sep 12 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A day from hell for new science teacher Sue leads to a shady alliance with a pupil. Elsewhere, Connor leads a protest against Christine's cuts, and George introduces the school to his new Chinese teaching assistant - and wife - Princess Windsor.
E03
Episode 3
Thu, Sep 19 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Princess's relationship with George continues to sour - leading her to temptation with one of his pupils. Elsewhere, there is conflict when Simon introduces his Apprentice competition to Waterloo Road, creating a 'boys against girls' rivalry.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 26 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rhiannon sends saucy pictures of herself to Darren and they end up being sent to mobile phones around the school. George finds out Princess is leaving him. And Audrey discovers Lisa and Lenny are trying to scam money out of her.
E05
Episode 5
Thu, Oct 3 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lisa and Lenny Brown's grandfather turns up out of the blue and risks splitting them up. Elsewhere, Christine is furious when she finds out George's secret about his Mandarin abilities.
E06
Episode 6
Thu, Oct 10 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Grantly returns to teaching at Waterloo Road to discover the school is chaotic as ever. Kacey faces her big boxing fight, but Barry takes bets against her winning. And Sue resorts to tranquilisers to get through her school day from hell.
E07
Episode 7
Thu, Oct 17 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Nikki has a tough decision to make when her estranged daughter shows up at Waterloo Road. Elsewhere, the staff and pupils mourn Grantly, and the school's sponsored clean goes awry, worsening Christine and Simon's relationship.
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Oct 24 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The staff and pupils of Waterloo Road get all dressed up for living history week. Christine is looking to impress a visiting Robert Bain, but Simon is on a mission to prove what a bad headteacher she is - and with all the problems that occur, his task is not a difficult one.
E09
Episode 9
Thu, Oct 31 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Kacey begins to feel the pressure of people's expectations when it's revealed the school will be having a fundraising visit from an Olympic boxing champion. The arrival of enigmatic new supply teacher Frankie McGregor divides the already fractured staff room, as well as providing an unlikely companion for an increasingly isolated Lenny.
E10
Episode 10
Thu, Nov 7 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
As Christine and Simon go up for the headship they clash over how to deal with a bullied pupil. Meanwhile, Kacey's boxing fund is stolen, jeopardising her training trip to America.
E11
Episode 11
Wed, Jan 8 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The school drama returns, and chaos descends when what appears to be a masked intruder disrupts the start-of-term assembly. However, the intruder is soon revealed to be new PE teacher Hector Reid. Meanwhile, new girl Gabriella Wark causes a bit of a stir.
E12
Episode 12
Wed, Jan 15 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In an attempt to resolve her money worries, Carol gets a temporary job in the school kitchen, until George gets in the way. Meanwhile, Nikki considers the future of her relationship with Vix, and George and Christine go on a date to the theatre.
E13
Episode 13
Wed, Jan 22 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Gabriella sees a chance to drive a wedge between Imogen and Dynasty's friendship when she offers to take Imogen on a wild night out. Meanwhile, Simon is busy organising an event to promote the Resilience Camp, but he has forgotten to clear it with a preoccupied Christine.
E14
Episode 14
Wed, Jan 29 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
George is caught off guard when his meddling mother shows up at the school unexpectedly. Lenny takes matters into his own hands when he suspects a local shopkeeper of people trafficking.
E15
Episode 15
Wed, Feb 5 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Hector spies an opportunity to get closer to Nikki at the school's resilience camp, while Gabriella plans to cause chaos. Back at the school, Christine is forced to confront her feelings for George, who is becoming increasingly involved with Carol.
E16
Episode 16
Wed, Feb 12 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Gabriella wreaks havoc when she suspects Nikki and Hector of having an affair. Kevin is preparing for his university bursary interview, but when he collapses it sends shockwaves through the school.
E17
Episode 17
Wed, Feb 19 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
George is left in charge of the school while Christine is away - but can he handle the pressure when Maggie, Audrey and the pupils stage a spectacular protest in a bid to stop Lula being deported?
E18
Episode 18
Wed, Feb 26 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
When indecent images are found on Darren Hughes' phone, Christine decides it is time for a home visit and goes to see his mother. Dynasty is faced with a terrible dilemma when she uncovers the truth about Barry's new job.
E19
Episode 19
Wed, Mar 5 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Christine falls spectacularly off the wagon, sending shockwaves through the school. Kacey returns to a hero's welcome, full of tales from the US, prompting a jealous Gabriella to get even with her.
E20
Episode 20
Wed, Mar 12 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Kacey's boxing career is jeopardised when a challenge by Gabriella goes horribly wrong. Simon turns to Christine when he finds himself unable to cope with the challenges of Acting Head.
Season 10
20 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Wed, Oct 15 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's a fresh new term, and a brand new family arrive at Waterloo Road. They immediately shake things up both in and out of the classroom. Dominant and forward-thinking, Vaughan Fitzgerald has all the makings of the dynamic headteacher the school needs, while his confident partner Allie takes the reins of the art department. But their professional veneer just might be tested as their warring children's behaviour threatens to spill out into the classroom.
Christine vows to help Darren with his desperate situation at home but neither are prepared for the shocking scene that awaits when they try to confront his mother. George has been bled dry by Carol over the summer and pledges to make a change. He soon finds out why no one messes with a Barry and gets away with it.
E02
Episode 2
Wed, Oct 22 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's the launch of Waterloo Road's big community initiative and Vaughan is desperate for the day to go without a hitch. But with Lisa and Shaznay causing mischief and tensions with George at boiling point, can the new head pull it off?
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Oct 29 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Rhiannon takes pride in the virtual-baby project, but Darren can't understand why she is taking it so seriously. Carol spots an opportunity to exploit the school when she fakes an injury, but will Vaughan see through her scheming ways?
E04
Episode 4
Wed, Nov 5 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Gabriella Wark returns to school to find some students determined to make her life difficult. Hector finds an ally in Sue, while Allie feels unnerved as Vaughan and the boys get ready to visit Olga on her birthday.
E05
Episode 5
Wed, Nov 12 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Lenny is determined to do whatever it takes to get the grades he needs for university, but will the pressure of mock exams prove to be too much? Allie uncovers a secret which forces Vaughan to make a big decision.
E06
Episode 6
Wed, Nov 19 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
After Justin sees a boy shoplifting, he takes matters into his own hands and tries to help. When his actions don't get the response he was expecting, things spiral out of control. Simon and Sue's dinner party goes badly wrong after Hector speaks out of turn.
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Nov 26 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The police descend on Waterloo Road as the hack on Wiredata Systems is traced to the school. Floyd confronts Tiffany and Justin about their relationship, and Sonya's magazine story causes trouble around the school.
E08
Episode 8
Wed, Dec 3 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Allie convinces Vaughan to send Justin to a boarding school in an attempt to keep him away from Tiffany but the young lovers have plans of their own. Darren isn't happy when Rhiannon considers a career as a plus size model.
E09
Episode 9
Wed, Dec 10 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A neglected Leo finds solace in new girl Mandy but soon finds there is more to her than meets the eye. Sue finds herself in hot water when Hector threatens to tell Simon about their affair.
E10
Episode 10
Wed, Dec 17 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Vaughan goes to the police after Justin punches Allie, making a decision that could affect Justin's entire future. Darren arranges a surprise for Grace but she's not too happy about it.
E11
Episode 11
Mon, Jan 5 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's a new term and Waterloo Road is under threat, as the council wants to merge it with Havelock High. But Vaughan is ready for battle, and his plan involves volatile new pupils Kenzie and Scott. Now all he's got to do is let the staff in on his radical strategy.
E12
Episode 12
Mon, Jan 12 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's the start of Waterloo Road's new bike bank scheme, which Vaughan hopes will show the school off to the community. But Scott Fairchild has other ideas and it's Kevin who suffers the consequences. Christine and Lorna fight over who should lead the new PTA.
E13
Episode 13
Mon, Jan 19 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Vaughan's newly-qualified teachers Marco and Guy start work, but it's not long before Guy recognises Carrie Norton and the school comes down heavily on their relationship. Christine's plan to keep Audrey's smothering at bay backfires on her, while Sonya is forced to reveal a very private secret.
E14
Episode 14
Mon, Jan 26 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A science trip to the coast sees Kenzie stuck in a group with Bonnie, Scott and Justin. The foursome is forced to band together when an argument leads to a dangerous situation. Guy gets too involved in Carrie's love life, while Christine tries to get her pals back.
E15
Episode 15
Mon, Feb 2 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
With the PTA off for a visit to Havelock High, Vaughan thinks his only worry is Steph Norton. When Havelock are invited back to Waterloo Road, there are erotic novels, exploding science labs and cyber bullying to try and keep from their sight.
E16
Episode 16
Mon, Feb 9 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's mock exam week and the pressure is on for everyone, but for Dale it's all about a bike trial which could change his life. Kenzie has had it with her mother and makes a drastic life change, while Abdul gets more than he bargained for during a science project.
E17
Episode 17
Mon, Feb 16 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Dale struggles to come to terms with his failure to make the cycling team and looks to find his adrenalin rush elsewhere. Hassan ties himself in knots when Ronnie comes asking questions, leading to a drastic decision. Kenzie finds herself caught between Scott and Justin, but who will win?
E18
Episode 18
Mon, Feb 23 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Dale's erratic behaviour reaches new heights and it's up to Lenny and Maggie to pick up the pieces. Abdul meets his mum, but it's not as he expected. The school gets a heads-up about a surprise inspection, but will the preparation be enough to save it?
E19
Episode 19
Mon, Mar 2 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Vaughan is torn between campaigning to stop the merger and Justin's exclusion. Things take an unexpected turn when Kenzie gets involved, while Lorna reveals a buried secret when someone from her past turns up. Sonya discovers something about Guy that sets her own lie onto a different course.
E20
Episode 20
Mon, Mar 9 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's the day of the consultation - Waterloo Road's final chance to stop the school merging with Havelock High. But with no headmaster to be seen and a mystery surrounding the council's real plans for the school, it's up to the kids to take charge of saving Waterloo Road.
Season 11
7 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Jan 3 2023 6:00 AM GMT+0000
57 min
When the students begin fighting back and a full-on rebellion threatens to disrupt any sense of order, headteacher Kim Campbell is forced into drastic action.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Jan 3 2023 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Waterloo Road is rocked by shocking news, while Danny lands himself in trouble.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Jan 3 2023 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
The Walters family deal with an unexpected crisis, pushing a stressed Preston to the brink, while Tonya and Izzy skip school.
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Jan 3 2023 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
It's Amy's big day, but a surprise visitor from her past and Kelly Jo's tumultuous behaviour threaten to ruin everything.
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Jan 3 2023 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
As Neil bonds with refugee Norullah, the year nines are busy digging up the truth about his personal life. An inquest triggers an emotional breakdown and confession from Coral.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Jan 3 2023 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Samia's day is derailed by the discovery of a group chat started by the male students. Meanwhile, Donte's angry outburst has repercussions across the school.
E07
Episode 7
Tue, Jan 3 2023 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
The past catches up with Danny at the end of term show. Meanwhile, Kim is left feeling hurt and betrayed by an unexpected person.
Season 12
7 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, May 16 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
When the old collides with the new, a perfect storm strikes the school.A community football match gets underway, and as Dwayne clashes with a new pupil whose arrival causes fireworks, he continues to rebel - finding himself trapped in a dangerous situation. Faced with the realities of fatherhood, Joe and Mike begin to question their future.Elsewhere, Kai struggles with his feelings for Preston, and Danny makes a bold move as his future hangs in the balance. Kim has an uphill battle on her hands, and as she tries to introduce a new initiative to the school, she's rocked by a blast from the past.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, May 16 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Kelly Jo's ready for a big day at school, but when her mum Debs fails to show up to support her, she relies on Nicky for comfort and confides in her. Nicky is left with a moral dilemma, which sets the cat amongst the pigeons for the Rafferty family.Amy finds herself developing a crush on a colleague, and after Neil lends some unsolicited advice, she decides to make a bold move. But has she got the wrong end of the stick?Kim's day gets off to a bumpy start as her and Lindon's conversation is overheard, before a brutal meeting with the dissatisfied governors leaves her relieved to find solace in an old friend.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, May 16 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Following an awkward encounter, Amy comes face to face with her crush as she's forced to work with them at the poetry slam. After a technical faux pas causes their conversation to be heard, putting Amy on blast, she's left feeling humiliated. Another student gets a nasty shock.Desperate to keep the poetry slam on track, Donte and Preston join forces, but an unexpected spanner in the works puts the event in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Preston and Kai decide to take their relationship to the next level and give the school something to talk about. Will Preston finally confide in someone about his secret?
E04
Episode 4
Tue, May 16 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
After a disastrous start to her day, Shola's finds herself overwhelmed, and her strange behaviour causes a panic, leaving the teachers to suspect that she's hiding something from them. After a home visit, Shola's conduct begins to make sense for a worried Val.Kelly Jo's first day out of the BU doesn't get off to the best of starts when a kind-hearted gesture from Dean spectacularly backfires. Elsewhere, a wily Myles causes a fresh set of challenges for Joe, who's already reeling from seeing an unexpected visitor, leaving him and Mike feeling uncertain about their future.
E05
Episode 5
Tue, May 16 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
An unexpected call throws Kim into a spin, and she's forced to rally the troops. Joe finds his day goes from bad to worse, with the whole school watching.Danny tries to rectify his past actions and visits Waterloo Road to play an integral part in the school's knife crime initiative. Meanwhile, Kai comes to Nicky's aid as she finds herself caught up with the wrong people. Preston's secret continues to weigh heavily on him.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, May 16 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
After trying to keep her problems at bay, Nicky's desperation reaches new heights, and she's forced to consider the unthinkable. Danny finds himself accidentally involved and forced to confront a ghost from his past in a bid to help.Meanwhile, the school organises a fundraising run for Chlo's Wishing Foundation, much to Donte's delight. But when Preston and Myles compete against each other, there's devastating consequences for one of them, leaving the other facing questions from the rest of the pupils.
E07
Episode 7
Tue, May 16 2023 5:00 AM GMT+0000
57 min
Waterloo Road launches their new school radio, and Danny uses the launch to try to make amends for past mistakes, leaving Myles burning with fury. As Myles's actions begin to catch up with him, he's alienated by his peers and vows to get his revenge, causing the school to be rocked by an event with deadly consequences.Joe and Mike come to a decision regarding Dwayne and Zayne, and as Nicky battles with guilt, she butts heads with Kai, while Preston is forced to confront his demons.
Season 13
8 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Jan 2 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Kim rolls out a fresh initiative that causes fireworks for staff and pupils alike, and two worlds collide when Tonya forms an unlikely bond with new boy Schuey.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Jan 2 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
57 min
Preston has a disastrous first day back at school, and Amy's mentoring scheme quickly goes pear-shaped. Feeling worse than ever, Amy battles to keep the peace, but no-one can escape Preston's line of fire.Elsewhere, pranksters Noel and Dean up the ante with their plan to humiliate Coral, but caught in the crossfire, Neil's left more confused than ever.Kim has a huge announcement for the staff, but she's left feeling badly let down by someone she thought she could trust.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Jan 2 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Shola tells a white lie that spirals out of control, and when her innocent obsession is exposed, it sends shockwaves through the school. Meanwhile, Mike finds himself in a sticky situation, and Joe struggles to clean up his mess. For Kim, a crucial meeting proves to be a disaster, but when she learns of some life-changing news, she's forced to make a difficult decision. Elsewhere, Libby is on a mission to stay at Waterloo Road and will do whatever it takes to get her own way.
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Jan 2 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
It's a big day for Kelly Jo as she presents her work to the whole school as well as trying to work out who she is and where she is going. Dean's support leaves a lot to be desired. Whilst proving to be a thorn in Kelly Jo's side, Libby masterminds a plan to get Amy out of her family home. Meanwhile, Nicky and Donte are presented with a fresh set of challenges, and their situation raises an intriguing topic of discussion.
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Jan 2 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Schuey fumes at Amy over an innocent mistake, and when he lashes out, they soon come head-to-head. Battling to keep a lid on her emotions, Amy has some choice words for Schuey, but with the school up in arms, Amy's left regretting her actions. There's an exciting discovery for Dean and Noel, but Kelly Jo brings Dean crashing back down to earth with a life-changing revelation. For Samia and Libby, their friendship hangs in the balance when their plan to fluke their mocks spectacularly backfires.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Jan 2 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Kelly Jo makes a momentous decision with the support of Samia, whilst Dean continues to spiral, proving that he's his own worst enemy. With most of the teachers away on an inset day, year 11 is busy with revision. Leading the pack, Libby coaxes the teens away from their study session, and they soon run riot in school, leading to a dramatic turn of events. Meanwhile, Joe discovers some unsettling news regarding the academy takeover, and Andrew has a setback after pushing himself too hard.
E07
Episode 7
Tue, Jan 2 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Tonya is forced to take drastic action after a scandalous discovery, and the school is plunged into darkness after a blackout. Preston keeps a keen eye on Tonya, but when Schuey continues to cause chaos, Preston takes the law into his own hands. Neil and Coral butt heads, and Libby goes to extreme lengths to keep her dad on side. Elsewhere, Kai's presented with an exciting idea regarding his future.
E08
Episode 8
Tue, Jan 2 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Donte is rocked by a ghost from his past that threatens life as he knows it. Meanwhile, Kim and Nicky find Schuey in a precarious situation, and when they're forced to act, anarchy soon strikes Waterloo Road. Coral faces repercussions, and as the rumour mill goes into overdrive, Neil is left wondering how well he truly knows his daughter. Elsewhere, Andrew finds hope in the unlikeliest of places, and Dean pleads his case to Kelly Jo.
Season 14
8 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Sep 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Joe leads the school into a disaster and turns the teaching staff against him whilst trying to help a friend. Meanwhile, Libby finds a hero in an unexpected place after facing harassment.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
57 min
New head Steve Savage hits the ground running by introducing a set of updated rules at the school. Meanwhile, a new student has the misfortune of being Schuey's next target.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Sep 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Donte steps up for a struggling Tonya, while Nicky's distracted by an old flame. Coral and Neil's relationship is put to the test when she's asked to reprimand him.
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Sep 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
While setting up Battle of the Bands, pressure mounts on Val when she highlights the lack of support for teachers. Meanwhile, Tonya struggles to be believed as she has a crisis.
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Sep 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Billy finally fights back, but disaster strikes when things go too far, and new deaf pupil Luca acts up when he struggles to fit in at Waterloo Road.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Sep 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Steve and Billy sweat as suspicions rise and attention turns to a missing pupil. Meanwhile, Kelly Jo finds her voice to fight for what's right.
E07
Episode 7
Tue, Sep 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
When Steve goes too far, Nicky panics as Preston gets caught in the firing line, whilst Schuey makes a desperate call.
E08
Episode 8
Tue, Sep 10 2024 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Steve and Billy fight to keep their secrets as a familiar face returns to restore order. Nicky and Donte's relationship is put to the test.
Season 15
8 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Feb 11 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
New head and ex-Ofsted director, Dame Stella Drake, ushers in her era at Waterloo Road when she discovers the state the school is in. She commits to restoring law and order – but can she bring it back from the brink?Donte faces his first hurdle as a trainee teacher when he locks horns with unruly new boy Ashton and juggles a secret liaison with one of the staff.Meanwhile, Jared attempts to win the favour of history teacher Neil to keep him sweet on his new relationship with girlfriend Libby.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Feb 11 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Amidst fears for her health, Coral supports Aleena when secrets from her student's past resurface. As the situation gets worse, Coral faces a life-changing hurdle, leaving Aleena more in the dark than ever.Schuey faces an old rival and must choose between forgiveness and giving into his anger. But his answer comes from an unexpected place.Meanwhile, Donte confides in Neil about his suspicions regarding new boy Ashton, and Stella eases staff burdens with the introduction of new ECTs.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Feb 11 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
As Stace's home life falls apart, she lashes out at school and falls victim to Stella's drastic new rules. With the threat of exclusion looming, an unexpected figure arrives – but will they add more fuel to the fire?Meanwhile, Donte makes a breakthrough with new boy Ashton, and Jared's jealousy mounts as Libby reunites with her younger sister Cat.
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Feb 11 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Donte's attempts to support Ashton leave him roped into chaperoning Nisha's mathlympics trip. But when Donte's world is rocked by a shocking revelation, he's left wondering – can he keep a lid on his secret liaisons? And will they get in the way of his being there for Ashton?Jared sinks his claws deeper into Libby as his manipulation pushes her to a crisis.Meanwhile, Schuey's unsettled by a letter from an old enemy and finds an ally in pacifist Agnes.
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Feb 11 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
After witnessing Jared's controlling behaviour towards Libby, Amy bends school rules to seek justice. However, when things spiral out of control, Amy worries if her personal life clouded her professional judgment?Schuey confronts his past when Agnes goes behind his back to visit a surprising person, putting their relationship under threat.Elsewhere, Ashton battles with his conscience as he supports a struggling Tonya, and Stella's inability to cope causes her to have a brush with the law.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Feb 11 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Nicky's parenting comes under fire as she defends a pain-stricken Tonya, following an accident during lessons. But as Tonya's health takes a turn for the worse, Nicky is left horrified as her daughter's life hangs in the balance.Neil's fears are relieved as he questions Jared in the wake of Amy's accusations, but he may have unknowingly made things worse for Libby. Meanwhile, Lois struggles with a tragedy in her home life and Donte attempts to make amends with Ashton.
E07
Episode 7
Tue, Feb 11 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Nicky's parenting comes under fire as she defends a pain-stricken Tonya, following an accident during lessons. But as Tonya's health takes a turn, Nicky is left horrified as her daughter's life hangs in the balance.Neil's fears are relieved as he questions Jared in the wake of Amy's accusations, but he may have unknowingly made things worse for Libby.Meanwhile, Lois struggles with a tragedy in her home life, and Donte attempts to make amends with Ashton
E08
Episode 8
Tue, Feb 11 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
With insufficient evidence, Jared is allowed to return to school. Despite Libby's attempts to move on with her life, controlling Jared is hell-bent on salvaging their relationship, by any means necessary.Stella's world is rocked by an unexpected call as she's forced to confront her past - but will she continue her role as head?Meanwhile, when money goes missing from the school, Joe is quick to point the finger at Schuey, and Donte worries that Ashton's bad influence is affecting his children.
Season 16
8 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Sep 23 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Schuey and Agnes cause uproar when they rebel against Stella's new rules. New teacher Darius Donovan arrives and shakes up the staffroom, while Jack Rimmer returns to school.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 23 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Ashton takes drastic measures when Donte is plunged into crippling debt. Nicky saves the day when Debs gets out of her depth, while Jack attempts to help Libby settle back in.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Sep 23 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Dwayne is under pressure when Ashton exposes his deepest secrets to the entire school. Meanwhile, Nisha is conflicted when her personal and professional worlds collide.
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Sep 23 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Hope and Portia go head-to-head as they battle for attention. Elsewhere, Darius's negligence has devastating consequences, and Schuey is rocked when an unexpected visitor ruffles feathers.
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Sep 23 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Dwayne's world comes crashing down when he reaches breaking point. Stella makes a ruthless decision as she tries to come to terms with the devastating events of the previous week.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Sep 23 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
The schools' staff and students head to the estate for a community clean-up that doesn't go to plan. Meanwhile, Schuey is lured back to his criminal past with disastrous consequences for Mike.
E07
Episode 7
Tue, Sep 23 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Emotions run high at Waterloo Road when Stella's daughter arrives. Elsewhere, Mitch finds himself in hot water when he steps in to help a struggling student.
E08
Episode 8
Tue, Sep 23 2025 5:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
It's funfair day at Waterloo Road, and Darius flounders under a watchful eye. Has his luck finally run out? Meanwhile, Agnes uncovers a secret that could blow a family's world apart, and Donte's loyalties are tested by a discovery that could end a colleague's career.
Season 17
8 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Jan 6 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Chaos reigns when Darius welcomes excluded students to the school, and he has to firefight to keep his second chances scheme alive. Agnes has a surprising connection with one of the newcomers that leaves her fearing her happy life is about to be destroyed. Meanwhile, Portia strives to build her beauty empire but is left sidelined when the spotlight falls elsewhere, while Donte clashes with Izzy over her attitude.Â
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Jan 6 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Portia is left mortified by a new romance turning sour but finds an unexpected ally in a rebellious supply teacher, Steph Haydock, who schools Ben on the error of his ways when STIs spread amongst the students. However, their unconventional methods attract the ire of Stella and threaten their careers. Elsewhere, Cat has second thoughts on her budding relationship with mean girl Izzy when the claws come out, while Stace is rocked by a revelation from social services.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Jan 6 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Donte falls victim to Izzy's rage as she struggles to keep her emotions in check, whilst Nicky returns to take on a new challenge as behavioural lead. Can she make a breakthrough with a troublesome Leoni? Agnes is at odds when Schuey encourages her to confront the past head-on, but is Leoni really as guilty as Agnes claims she is? Elsewhere, Darius's latest money-making scheme causes chaos when he brings a sniffer dog into school. How much longer can he run away from his debt problems?Â
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Jan 6 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
57 min
Shola notices an unexpected change in Portia and suspects she has a new crush. Meanwhile, a surprise inspection sees Darius bend the rules to keep ahead of the inspectors. As Stace struggles with the demands of motherhood, Noel does his best to prove his dedication and put a smile back on her face. Lovesick Freddie gushes over his new online boyfriend, but are they really who they say they are?Â
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Jan 6 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
Nicky's instincts are telling her that something is wrong with Tony, but can she figure out what's really going on and help Portia? Agnes spirals as Schuey pushes her too far, and she seeks solace in a surprising and dangerous place. Whilst the kids kick off over the lack of heating, Darius uses the situation to throw Stella off his scent. Nisha lends a supportive ear to Stace, who is struggling with the reality of being a young mum.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Jan 6 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
As Tonya struggles with the aftermath, Nicky struggles with her confidence, leading to disastrous results. Whilst Darius's desperation sees him take big steps to protect his secret, Agnes puts her relationship in jeopardy as she betrays Schuey's trust.Â
E07
Episode 7
Tue, Jan 6 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
With Stella away, Darius takes charge. But the return of a familiar face stirs old tensions. A shocking revelation forces Stella to see everything in a new light. Meanwhile, Cat tries to support Portia but ends up making things worse, and Donte turns to his peers as he struggles to handle a disruptive Forest. Elsewhere, new mum Coral returns from maternity leave and immediately locks horns with Steph Haydock – they're opposites in every way and neither one is backing down.Â
E08
Episode 8
Tue, Jan 6 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
58 min
It's the senior prom at Waterloo Road, and Darius is closer than ever to landing the top job. But as Nisha begins to see him in a new light, she grows uneasy about what he may have done to get there. Meanwhile, Freddie's surprise for Luca backfires, Ashton and Shola's plans are shaken by a familiar return, and Stace's big day descends into chaos when her bridesmaids choose the prom over her wedding.Â
Cast
Jason Done
as Tom Clarkson
Philip Martin Brown
as Grantly Budgen
Chelsee Healey
as Janeece Bryant
Adam Thomas
as Donte Charles
Denise Welch
as Steph Haydock
Melanie Hill
as Maggie Budgen
Darcy Isa
as Lauren Andrews
Kane Tomlinson-Weaver
as Harley Taylor
Angela Griffin
as Kim Campbell
Laurie Brett
as Christine Mulgrew
William Rush
as Josh Stevenson
Rebecca Craven
as Rhiannon Salt
