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The Best Episodes of Ackley Bridge

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The Best Episodes of Ackley Bridge

A new academy school in a Yorkshire mill town merges the lives and cultures of the largely divided white and Asian community

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    8.7/10(54 votes)

    #1 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

    Desperate to make it as a stand-up comic, Naveed's plans are derailed when his Mum discovers his arranged marriage to Nas was a cover - and that he's gay.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    With the support of Fizza, Hayley and Chloe, Marina finds the strength and courage to understand her sexual assault. Everything comes to a head when St Marks arrive back at Ackley for the boys' rugby match.

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    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Episode 10

    S5:E10

    On the the day of the leavers ball, Johnny decides to quit his audition after having a crisis of confidence - though Rashid is determined to change his mind. Fizza struggles to cope after her father is hospitalised, while Martin's head is on the block at the school governors' meeting, but Marina has a plan to help.

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    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    On exam day, Fizza receives a distressing call from Asif that makes her drop everything. Meanwhile, Kyle steals an exam paper for Kaneez, and Asma finally realises that she needs to get professional help.

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    8.1/10(53 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Sami is riddled with guilt over his affair, so when he discovers that Jordan is working for Khadim, he seeks redemption by getting him off the streets and into boxing.

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    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    On the day of the girls' rugby tournament. Marina tries to bottle it after facing online abuse from the St Marks captain, but still manages to catch the eye of a boy in the crowd. At an afterparty, the pair get close, but things take a disturbing turn when he starts to push things too far. Meanwhile, Asma and Hassan go on their first date.

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    8.0/10(45 votes)

    #7 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    Cory is humiliated when he has to visit a food bank. Nas gets caught in a crossfire between Sam and Razia. Javid hatches a plan to take over the school.

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    7.9/10(56 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Kaneez is still reeling from the revelation of Iqbal's secret family, and Missy is desperate for her loved ones to come to terms with her boyfriend.

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    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Nas has agreed to a sham engagement to Naveed - who is also in the closet. However, reeling from the discovery of a family secret, she struggles to continue the lie and emotions run high at the family engagement dinner. Mandy is under pressure from Sadiq as both the Year 7 intake and exam results have plummeted, forcing her to instigate a strict academic regimen that causes uproar among staff and students alike.

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    7.8/10(45 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Missy is totally freaked out when Aaron confesses his love for her, while Hayley is humiliated by a message stream that circulates around the school about her sexual relationship with Riz.

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    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    Jordan fears he hasn't done enough revision to get into the college that he wants to go to, and Mandy is offered a lifeline that forces her to question her loyalty to Sadiq.

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    7.7/10(52 votes)

    #12 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Desperate to find a girlfriend, Nas downloads a dating app. Steve invites a rugby scout to watch Cory play, but tensions escalate as the pressure becomes too much.

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    7.7/10(45 votes)

    #13 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    Nas finally meets a girl who knocks her socks off, but their families and backgrounds put them completely at odds. Meanwhile, Missy and Hayley are heartbroken when Simone relapses.

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    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Kaneez is caught up in a puppy heist while trying to manage tearaway Kyle and study for her GCSEs. Fizza seeks Asma's help but makes a shock discovery.

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    7.5/10(57 votes)

    #15 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    It is the day of baby Jamie's christening, and ashamed of Cory's lack of interest, Jordan promises to pay for half. However, when the Murgatroyds splash out, Jordan can't deliver his side of the cash. Meanwhile, Mandy gets jealous over Steve when his ex Claire turns up at the school, but is it too late for their relationship?

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    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #16 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Mandy's abusive dad turns up at the school suffering from dementia. She returns to the estate where she grew up to find that her mum can't cope with the situation.

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    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

    With the GCSE exams looming, Missy loses her bottle and quits school in favour of starting a family with Aaron. Emma recruits Will in her plan to sabotage Chloe's relationship.

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    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    A new teacher joins the school, with outspoken views that capture the hearts of Fizza and Hassan. Marina's efforts to boost her standing on social media cause outrage among the parents and puts Martin in a very difficult position.

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    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Pressure mounts for Fizza as she is made captain of the debate team in an upcoming competition against St Marks. Struggling to balance school with managing her father's deteriorating mental health, she finds herself unexpectedly bonding with debate partner Chloe. Meanwhile, Asma and Hassan have a tense exchange at Muslim speed dating.

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    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    Asma appeals to Fizza, desperate to keep her alcoholism a secret, but her problems only get worse. Marina intervenes in Fizza and Chloe's romance.

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    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    Kayla is sent into a spiral of anxiety as she contemplates having sex with Johnny, and receives some devastating news as a consequence of Jules' new job. Kaneez is given the task of heading up the Year 11 sex education classes, while Asma is unwillingly partnered with Hassan to revive the girls' rugby team.

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    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #22 - The School Trip

    S4:E6

    Kayla's world implodes when she hears where Fizza was on Friday. Johnny tries to cheer Kayla up on the school trip, but he gets some news of his own.

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    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    Johnny spirals down a dangerous path to try to make Kayla stay in Ackley. Martin risks all to help get Johnny out of trouble. Marina's brother Kyle lands at school, causing chaos for Kaneez and persuading Marina to stay with him on the estate.

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    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Where Does Kayla Stand

    S4:E7

    Johnny takes part in a boxing match to pay off a debt, while Martin tries to persuade him not to leave school. And can Kayla work out where she stands?

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    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #25 - The Dating App

    S4:E8

    Fizza learns the shocking truth about her mum's attack. Martin enlists the help of 'Jane' from the dating app to stop the sale of the school field.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "Ackley Bridge". It scored 8.7/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/7/2018. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 8".