The Best Episodes of Waterloo Road

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9.2/10(58 votes)
#1 - Episode 6
S7:E66/8/2011
Sam enlists the help of Lauren and Finn on a quest to Blackpool. After a run of bad publicity, Karen is keen to promote a positive image of Waterloo Road, but when the Director of Education arrives unannounced, he makes no secret of his disapproval of Karen.
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9.3/10(44 votes)
#2 - Episode 3
S15:E32/25/2025
Stace falls victim to Stella’s drastic new school rules, but disaster strikes when things go too far. Meanwhile, Donte makes a breakthrough with new boy Ashton.
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9.0/10(41 votes)
#3 - Episode 25
S7:E253/21/2012
Trudi confides in Tariq that she is pregnant. After Josh freaks out in Nicki's class, Tom tells his son about his suspected condition and suggests they see a psychiatrist.
Director:Steve Hughes
Writer:Matt Evans
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Director:Steve Hughes
Writer:Matt Evans
8.9/10(39 votes)
#4 - Episode 4
S15:E43/4/2025
Donte’s attempts to support Ashton leave him roped into chaperoning Nisha’s mathlympics trip. But when a shock truth is revealed, Donte finds himself in hot water.
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8.8/10(36 votes)
#5 - Episode 7
S12:E76/27/2023
It’s the debut of Radio Waterloo Road, and as Danny uses the launch to rehabilitate himself, Myles has other ideas in mind – with explosive ramifications for the entire school.
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9.0/10(25 votes)
#6 - Episode 4
S14:E410/1/2024
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.
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8.8/10(30 votes)
#7 - Episode 8
S14:E810/29/2024
Steve and Billy fight to keep their secrets as Kim returns to restore order. And Nicky and Donte’s relationship is put to the test.
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9.0/10(21 votes)
#8 - Episode 7
S14:E710/22/2024
Preston and Nicky panic as they get caught in the firing line, and Schuey makes a desperate call when Steve goes too far.
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Writer:Liz Lewin
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8.7/10(31 votes)
#9 - Grantly's Perfect Poetry
S9:E610/10/2013
Grantly returns to teaching at the school and soon finds the place as chaotic as ever. Kacey prepares for her first boxing match. Barry sees it as an opportunity to make some money. Sue starts to take tranquilisers to help get her through the day.
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8.7/10(31 votes)
#10 - Episode 5
S14:E510/8/2024
Billy finally fights back, but disaster strikes when things go too far, and new deaf pupil Luca acts out when he struggles to fit in at Waterloo Road.
Director:John Maidens
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8.8/10(23 votes)
#11 - Episode 3
S13:E31/16/2024
Shola’s new obsession sends shockwaves through the school, with devastating consequences for Joe and Mike.
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8.8/10(23 votes)
#12 - Episode 6
S14:E610/15/2024
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.
Director:John Maidens
Writer:Unknown
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8.4/10(47 votes)
#13 - Episode 20
S3:E203/13/2008
On the last day of term, a careless act brings about a devastating turn of events for the school…
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8.5/10(35 votes)
#14 - Hero
S8:E307/4/2013
Everybody is pleased to have Grantly back now that he is over his illness. Tom gets ready to donate his kidney to his life-long friend. After Kyle Stack shows up at the school though, the day ends in disaster as Tom attempts to help him.
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8.7/10(23 votes)
#15 - Episode 8
S17:E81/27/2026
It’s the senior prom, 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 might have done to get there.
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8.3/10(60 votes)
#16 - Episode 1
S4:E11/7/2009
Another term at Waterloo Road begins, and Rachel's ready to start again after her accident. A fresh set of pupils cause havoc within the school.
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8.6/10(25 votes)
#17 - Episode 3
S14:E39/24/2024
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.
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8.4/10(39 votes)
#18 - Episode 9
S5:E912/23/2009
Lindsay nervously takes the stand during her mother's trial, and Jo is nominated for an Outstanding Teacher Award.
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8.6/10(24 votes)
#19 - Episode 8
S13:E82/27/2024
Donte is rocked by the arrival of a ghost from his past that threatens life as he knows it. Meanwhile, Kim and Nicky are faced with a tricky situation.
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8.4/10(37 votes)
#20 - Episode 11
S5:E114/7/2010
Rachel finds herself in danger when one of the students is abducted by their estranged father.
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8.6/10(23 votes)
#21 - Episode 4
S16:E49/30/2025
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 feathe
Director:Ruth Carney
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8.3/10(46 votes)
#22 - Episode 7
S11:E72/14/2023
The past catches up with Danny at the end of term show. Meanwhile, Kim is left feeling hurt and betrayed by an unexpected person.
Director:Makalla McPherson
Writer:Unknown
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8.4/10(30 votes)
#23 - Episode 27
S7:E274/4/2012
Whilst researching for a project about the plague, a student becomes obsessed with a plague pit under the school.
Director:Paul Murphy
Writer:Chris Murray
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Director:Paul Murphy
Writer:Chris Murray
8.3/10(38 votes)
#24 - Episode 10
S5:E1012/30/2009
The governors arrive, keen to gauge the merger's impact. The pupils excitedly prepare for the ‘Waterloo Road Has Talent’ contest, while Grantly is disappointed to discover no one has planned to celebrate his 25th anniversary as a teacher.
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8.2/10(56 votes)
#25 - Episode 12
S2:E124/26/2007
Jed Seddon's burger van is still peddling junk food and drugs to the students, and the situation is made worse when pupil Siobhan is rushed to hospital after an overdose.
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