- 8.3/1059 votes
#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/1978
It's the first day at a new school for the members of Form 1 Alpha. Benny is too early, Justin is lonely, Judy is scared, Trisha hates the uniform, but Tucker reckons he's got it all sewn up.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
- 8.0/1033 votes
#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/15/1978
Benny's only ambition is to play in the school football team, but he discovers that talent isn't all you need to qualify.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
- 7.7/1031 votes
#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/22/1978
Judy hasn't found it easy to make friends at Grange Hill, so when she finds herself threatened by the school bullies she is very much on her own.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
- 7.9/1027 votes
#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/1/1978
The swimming pool is the centre of activity in today's episode. Tucker sees a new opportunity to torment Justin, but this time Justin strikes back.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
- 7.8/1026 votes
#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/1978
Trisha volunteers to help in the Biology Lab. but discovers this creates problems she hadn't counted on.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
- 7.7/1028 votes
#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/15/1978
Tucker and Benny want to prove their daring by exploring a deserted warehouse during the lunch hour, but what starts out as a bit of fun turns into something much more serious.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
- 7.7/1026 votes
#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/22/1978
Ann has a good chance of being elected to the school council, but she reckons without the rather unorthodox tactics adopted by Micky Doyle, a newcomer to Form 1 Alpha.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
- 7.9/1025 votes
#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/29/1978
A valuable antique pistol is stolen and suspicion falls on Form 1 Alpha. The headmaster threatens to call in the police and cancel the School Festival unless it is returned.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
- 7.9/1026 votes
#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/5/1978
Benny and Trisha are not normally the best of friends, but they find themselves together in unusual surroundings.
Director: Colin Cant
Writer: Phil Redmond
The Best Episodes of Grange Hill Season 1
Every episode of Grange Hill Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grange Hill Season 1!
Children's drama series following the lives of students and teachers at Grange Hill comprehensive school.
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Grange Hill" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Colin Cant and written by Phil Redmond, it aired on 2/8/1978. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".