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The Best Episodes of Ackley Bridge Season 5

Every episode of Ackley Bridge Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ackley Bridge Season 5!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.0/10(35 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.0/10(33 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.9/10(34 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.0/10(34 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.1/10(32 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.0/10(32 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.6/10(32 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ackley Bridge Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.5/10(34 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Ackley Bridge" season 5. It scored 6/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/11/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".