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The Best Episodes of Grange Hill Season 5

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

The Best Episodes of Grange Hill Season 5

Children's drama series following the lives of students and teachers at Grange Hill comprehensive school.
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 1 - Arrival
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Arrival

    S5:E1

    A new term at Grange Hill - and a new class of 11-year-olds try to find their way around. And for one school is as bad as he expected.

    Director:Diarmuid Lawrence
    Writer:Alan Janes

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  2. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 2 - Settling In
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Settling In

    S5:E2

    Roland's problems get worse and Gripper makes his life intolerable. But going home to mum isn't the answer.

    Director:Anthea Browne-Wilkinson
    Writer:Alan Janes

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  3. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 3 - Sex Education
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Sex Education

    S5:E3

    The third year start their sex education class, but are they mature enough to cope with it ?

    Director:Anthea Browne-Wilkinson
    Writer:Jane Hollowood

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  4. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 4 - Text Books
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Text Books

    S5:E4

    The chronic shortage of school text books gives Pogo the chance to fill a need and Gripper the chance to make some money.

    Director:Anthea Browne-Wilkinson
    Writer:Margaret Simpson

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  5. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 5 - Instruments
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Instruments

    S5:E5

    Belinda shows a talent for music, but Annette doesn't like anyone else getting the attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 6 - Sports Trials
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Sports Trials

    S5:E6

    Sports trials, and Roland does his best. But in the school hockey match Fay and Belinda come up against tough opposition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 7 - Saturday Job
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Saturday Job

    S5:E7

    Suzanne is bunking off again. Will the school find out about her Saturday job ?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 8 - Scruffy McDuffy
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Scruffy McDuffy

    S5:E8

    Suzanne is in more trouble about her uniform, but Scruffy McGuffy looks just as untidy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 9 - Stickers
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Stickers

    S5:E9

    Jonah's badges seem to be multiplying and Annette has found a source of stickers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 10 - Exploration
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Exploration

    S5:E10

    Annette and Belinda set off on an exploration and get more than they bargained for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 11 - Sponsorship
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Sponsorship

    S5:E11

    Collecting wrappers to pay for science equipment proves to have its dangers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 12 - Zoo
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Zoo

    S5:E12

    The first years go to the zoo - and Jonah and Zammo just can't keep out of trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 13 - Girl Gangs
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Girl Gangs

    S5:E13

    Suzanne is having problems - as some of the older girls encourage her to do things she normally wouldn't consider.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 14 - Diary
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Diary

    S5:E14

    Clare has a crush on a teacher, and she can't keep it to herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 15 - Despair
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Despair

    S5:E15

    Roland can't seem to do anything right - and Gripper makes his life a misery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 16 - School Revue
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #16 - School Revue

    S5:E16

    The school revue has its first night. Mrs McClusky is not amused, and there's a surprise for Scruffy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 17 - Aftermath
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Aftermath

    S5:E17

    Jonah and Zammo are collecting for a present to take to Roland in hospital. And Annette and Fay are determined to see he gets it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Grange Hill Season 5 Episode 18 - Exams
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Exams

    S5:E18

    The end of term exams, and Pogo hasn't a chance - unless he does some quick thinking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Arrival" is the best rated episode of "Grange Hill" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence and written by Alan Janes, it aired on 1/5/1982. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Settling In".