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The Best Episodes of Waterloo Road Season 8

Every episode of Waterloo Road Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Waterloo Road Season 8!

Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006, and concluding its original run on 9 March 2015.

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#1 - New Beginnings
S8:E18/23/2012
As the new Waterloo Road school opens in Scotland, headteacher Michael Byrne has his work cut out dealing with a couple of runaway teens and a burgeoning rivalry with a local headmaster. Elsewhere, Tariq struggles to adjust to his new life as a paraplegic and Rhiannon starts a bullying campaign against Scout.
Director:Paul Murphy
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#2 - Spirit Child
S8:E28/30/2012
Troublemaker Lula’s home life spills into school as Tom attempts to uncover the root of her disruptive behaviour, and a desperate Connor tries to out Christine’s drinking. Josh helps Tariq face up to his disabilities, and Grantly deals with a spate of graffiti at the school house.
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#3 - Troubled Waters
S8:E39/6/2012
Tariq is struggling to accept his disability, which gives cause for concern. Also, rival headmaster, Gerard Findlay is determined to discredit Michael by posting an old article about Michael's past all over the school, but is caught by Grantly.
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#4 - Read My Lips
S8:E49/13/2012
At school, Imogen is horrified to discover that her fitness guru mum is helping with Tariq's rowing fundraiser. Rival headmaster Gerard makes false claims against Michael, while Sian reaches out to Michael's estranged father Billy.
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#5 - Future Proof
S8:E59/20/2012
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.
Director:Paul Cotter
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#6 - We Need to Talk About Cheryl
S8:E69/27/2012
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.
Director:Paul Cotter
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#7 - A Woman Scorned
S8:E710/4/2012
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.
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#8 - The Price of Love
S8:E810/11/2012
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.
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#9 - Skin Deep
S8:E910/18/2012
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.
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#10 - Paradise Lost
S8:E1010/25/2012
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.
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#11 - Bad Boy
S8:E111/3/2013
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.
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#12 - Whole Lotto Trouble
S8:E121/10/2013
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.
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#13 - A Woman's Worth
S8:E131/17/2013
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.
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#14 - Sins of the Father
S8:E141/24/2013
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.
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#15 - Mr. Chalk's Waterloo
S8:E151/31/2013
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.
Director:Nigel Douglas
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#16 - Sanctuary
S8:E162/7/2013
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.
Director:Nigel Douglas
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#17 - Baby Be Mine
S8:E172/14/2013
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...
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#18 - Man of the Match
S8:E182/21/2013
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.
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#19 - Spartacus
S8:E192/28/2013
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.
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#20 - Paradise Found
S8:E203/7/2013
It’s exam day and Scout’s promising future is in jeopardy thanks to mum, Tina; Connor is torn between the two women in his life as his secret wedding to Imogen approaches; and opportunity comes calling for Chalky and Kevin.
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#21 - Nowhere To Run
S8:E215/2/2013
Lula disapproves when new Waterloo Road pupil, Fergal, tempts Harley to behave dangerously out of character; Lorraine makes a surprise announcement; and Grantly struggles to keep his illness under wraps.
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#22 - Princess of Spices
S8:E225/9/2013
Maggie’s patience is put to the test when Rhiannon goes off the rails; Sonya sets about recruiting a school handyman; and Connor is bullied into a dodgy deal by Barry.
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#23 - Grandmaster
S8:E235/16/2013
Dynasty’s world is turned upside down with the arrival of her criminal ex-boyfriend, Steve-O Malone, who wants a new start with her – trouble is, she has eyes for someone else; Maggie is forced to return to work after Lorraine lacks compassion; and while Audrey fights to keep her job, Tom makes a life-changing decision of his own.
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#24 - Tan-Tastic
S8:E245/23/2013
Sonya has a day from hell which sees her dumped by Ndale and hospitalising Rhiannon; Lorraine and Nikki reach a crossroads in their relationship, Steve-O tightens his grip on Connor and Kevin; and an ex-pupil makes a surprise return to Waterloo Road.
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#25 - Love Hurts
S8:E255/28/2013
Steve-O continues his reign of terror over Connor and Kevin, forcing Dynasty into a shock decision; Christine contemplates moving on from Waterloo Road; and Lula makes an unlikely ally in the shape of new science teacher, Esther Fairclough.
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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"New Beginnings" is the best rated episode of "Waterloo Road" season 8. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Paul Murphy and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/23/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Spirit Child".