The Best Episodes of Waterloo Road

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S6:E19/1/2010

   New headmistress Karen Fisher sets out to revolutionise the school but faces tough challenges, beginning with two home-schooled pupils who are struggling to adapt to the mainstream education system. Elsewhere, Chris discovers that the girl he slept with is one of his pupils.

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   #2 - 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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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Episode 1

   S15:E12/11/2025

   New head Dame Drake ushers in her era with a crackdown on slack school rules, whilst Donte faces his first hurdle as a trainee teacher in the form of an unruly new pupil.

   Director:Jesse Quinones

   Writer:Kellie Smith

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Episode 6

   S15:E63/18/2025

   Nicky’s parenting comes under fire, while Tonya’s health hangs in the balance. Neil questions a defensive Jared in the wake of Amy’s accusations.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - Episode 1

   S16:E19/23/2025

   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.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Episode 2

   S1:E23/16/2006

   The aftermath of the car crash affects the entire school. Lorna announces her pregnancy to her new husband, but he isn't so sure he wants a child. Things begin to heat up between Steph and Jack.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Episode 5

   S1:E54/6/2006

   Lorna tries out a new image in a bid to catch Tom's attention, while Budgen suspects one of his students may be taking drugs and approaches Andrew for help.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Episode 7

   S1:E74/20/2006

   The staff organise an open day in a bid to impress the inspectors, but events take a turn for the worse when gay pupil Rory starts a petition against homophobic bullying.

   Director:Jim Loach

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Episode 1

   S2:E11/18/2007

   At Waterloo Road, a new term is beginning, and the school is launching its first sixth form. Izzie and Tom, expecting their first child together, get a shock when Lorna returns.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 3

    S2:E32/1/2007

    Izzie finds out about Leigh-Ann's hate site. Meanwhile, Chlo and Donte have to lie to spend a night together.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Episode 10

    S2:E104/12/2007

    Lorna's struggles with the reality of her recent diagnosis.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S1:E13/9/2006

    Headteacher of Waterloo Road Comprehensive, Jack Rimmer, hires Andrew Treneman, hoping he can improve the school's failing status and bring them back from the bottom of the league tables. Meanwhile, colleagues Tom and Lorna tie the knot.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S1:E33/23/2006

    A pupil gives birth at the school, but who is the father? Could it be one of the teachers? Andrew implements a house system with disastrous consequences.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

    S1:E43/30/2006

    Izzie's ex-husband causes chaos at the school when he demands access to their children, and Tom confronts Lorna about her apparent miscarriage. Meanwhile, the pupils set up a scam to gain more points in the new house system.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Episode 6

    S1:E64/13/2006

    An education inspector pays a visit to Waterloo Road, and brings bad news regarding the future of the school. Meanwhile, Tom and Izzie struggle to fight their feelings for each other.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Episode 8

    S1:E84/27/2006

    Tensions run high as the inspectors make their decision about the future of Waterloo Road, while Chlo's nerves are in pieces as she faces her day in court. Kim speaks to the committee about the incident with Lewis, but they are less than sympathetic.

    Director:Jim Loach

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Episode 2

    S2:E21/25/2007

    Kim gets a surprise at the school when an old face returns.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

    S2:E42/8/2007

    Jack and Andrew learn some interesting secrets about Roger, whilst Brett also confronts his father.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Episode 5

    S2:E52/15/2007

    A pupil is attacked, prompting the school to set up a self-defence class. Elsewhere, Lorna receives the results of her MRI scan.

    Director:Farren Blackburn

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Episode 6

    S2:E62/22/2007

    Izzie returns to work, but after another attack in the area she becomes very protective of her daughters.

    Director:Farren Blackburn

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Episode 7

    S2:E73/1/2007

    Steph helps Maxine to look for a place to call home.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Episode 8

    S2:E83/29/2007

    Jack and Kim are mortified when a work placement goes wrong. Steph speaks up for Maxine, with serious consequences.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Episode 9

    S2:E94/5/2007

    The interviews for the headmaster’s position at Waterloo Road are taking place, and an ambitious interviewee has Jack going in as the underdog. Meanwhile, Kim tries to find out why Dale is playing truant.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Episode 11

    S2:E114/19/2007

    Jack launches a healthy eating initiative. Meanwhile, Andrew is offered a permanent job in Rwanda and turns to Kim for advice on whether he should accept the offer.

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    #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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