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The ins and outs of the classroom lives of a group of students who attend the fictional Hartley High School in Sydney.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 38 - Episode 38
    9.0/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Episode 38

    S1:E38

    Nick sets out to win Jodie back before she leaves for the States. To no avail, Roberto tries to get Nick to drop out of his forthcoming professional bout. After his talk with Yola, Rose's father agrees to let Jack be involved in his daughter's life.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:David Phillips

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  2. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    George, Nick, and Effie are devastated by Ireni's sudden and tragic death. Steve's disclosure to Nick of information regarding his mother's car accident leads Nick down a path that ends with him assaulting a police officer.

    Director:Shirley Barrett
    Writer:Sally Webb

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  3. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Episode 20

    S1:E20

    While serving as acting principal, Southgate institutes a series of strict policy changes as a means of preventing the possible closing of the school. Steve learns of Nick and Danielle's blossoming relationship while on a school trip and lands in hospital after a scuffle with Nick.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Leon Saunders

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  4. Heartbreak High Season 2 Episode 14 - Episode 52
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Episode 52

    S2:E14

    Southgate has taken up a new job running his own school which leaves Rivers less than happy and Yola with a big decision to make

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Sally Webb

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  5. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    While trying to earn some extra money, Rivers unknowingly buys some stolen car parts through Con, then refuses to name his supplier when the police charge him.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Peter Neale

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  6. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 26 - Episode 26
    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Episode 26

    S1:E26

    Hurt by his parents' divorce and their apparent disregard for him, Steve decides to move out and get an apartment with Rivers and Jodie. Christina makes a decision about Mack's invitation to join him in working overseas.

    Director:Andrew Prowse
    Writer:James Lee

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  7. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 36 - Episode 36
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Episode 36

    S1:E36

    Sam and Rivers continue their affair despite warnings from Yola and must eventually pay the price when their romance is made public. Nick agrees to let Leo Fine manage him as a professional boxer but he loses Jody when she calls an end to their relationship. Sam is forced to leave her job at Hartley.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Sally Webb

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  8. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    Southgate decides to resign after he reacts violently during a confrontation with Katerina. Yola's involvement with a married man bothers Christina. Con heads up the effort to make a video clip for Jodie's latest song.

    Director:Andrew Prowse
    Writer:Greg Millin

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  9. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 23 - Episode 23
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Episode 23

    S1:E23

    Con pressures Jodie into entering a televised rising stars ""StarQuest"" contest but then must come up with a new act when she refuses to perform. A bet with Steve drives Rivers to break in to the school to steal an exam. Danielle applies for a job at a gym hoping to please Nick.

    Director:Shirley Barrett
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The burden of her family responsibilities cause Chaka to behave erratically at school but attract the attention of her friends who rally to support her. Marco presses Christina to set a wedding date.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Michael Cove

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  11. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Con tries to get new uniforms for the soccer team in time for their last match while his mother arranges for a woman to help out at the Poulos' home. Steve is forced to miss rugby training to sit an exam, a decision that upsets Southgate and threatens Steve's spot on the team.

    Director:Andrew Prowse
    Writer:Tony Morphett

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  12. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Verbal and physical harassment over a misconstrued encounter with a young student causes Graham to have doubts about continuing to teach at Hartley. Chaka's father speaks to the students about oppression and violence. Chaka makes the difficult decision about whether to remain at Hartley or move north to Darwin with her family.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Tim Gooding

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  13. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 35 - Episode 35
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Episode 35

    S1:E35

    Con is discovered to have drugs in his possession when the police raid a party at the warehouse. Rivers' relationship with Sam moves into dangerous territory. Nick makes his amateur boxing debut against Tony at the Shark Pool and wins by knockout. Con's friends try to prove his innocence.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Chris Roach

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  14. Heartbreak High Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 39
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Episode 39

    S2:E1

    With the class dealing with a major loss life seems to be difficult for a new student and a new teacher

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(62 votes)

    #15 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Christina Milano, Hartley High's young new English and history teacher, has difficulties gaining control of her first class until a brawl in the schoolyard gives her the opportunity to win the respect of her students. New student Jodie Cooper catches the eye of Nick Poulos.

    Director:Michael Jenkins
    Writer:Peter Neale

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  16. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #16 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    After leaving home following an argument with his father, Nick moves in with Jodie and begins looking for a job so that he can drop out of school. A record company executive takes an interest in Jodie and offers her a job with a rock band in Melbourne. Christina reproaches Marco for his constant unannounced and inconsiderate drop-ins, reminding him that she lives with Yola, not him.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Michael Cove

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  17. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Low morale threatens to destroy the school's poorly performing soccer team until Christina seeks help from George, a former professional player, who is reluctant to become involved. Hartley's new debating team, composed of Rose, Con, and Chaka, debate another school on the merits of Australia becoming a republic.

    Director:Shirley Barrett
    Writer:Leon Saunders

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  18. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 27 - Episode 27
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Episode 27

    S1:E27

    Steve, angry after learning that he was adopted, is caught stealing from his employer and the police are called. Danielle and Jodie fight over Nick. George quits his job at the factory.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Greg Millin

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  19. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 32 - Episode 32
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Episode 32

    S1:E32

    Lucy encourages Steve to continue searching for his birth mother even though contact is prohibited by law. Rivers' father convinces him to return to school. Effie contemplates dating an unpopular classmate. Nick accepts a rematch against Tony.

    Director:Geoff Bennett
    Writer:David Phillips

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  20. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 37 - Episode 37
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Episode 37

    S1:E37

    Nick refuses to believe that his relationship with Jodie is over. Deloraine's office is trashed and Rivers is quickly picked as the likely suspect.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Leon Saunders

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  21. Heartbreak High Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 48
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #21 - Episode 48

    S2:E10

    Jack and Rose rekindle their love and make plans for their future while Yola worries about motherhood Joe runs into trouble at work

    Director:Geoff Bennett
    Writer:Chris Roache

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  22. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

    The head gardener at the nursery where Nick and Danielle are participating in a work experience programme has a heart attack. Con arranges for Jodie and himself to work at a recording studio and lands her a job singing jingles. A lack of attention from their respective partners helps to bring Nick and Dani together.

    Director:Andrew Prowse
    Writer:Helen Steel

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  23. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Episode 22

    S1:E22

    After Rose announces that she is pregnant, she moves in at the Poulos's until her father, who does not want her to keep the baby, allows her to come back home. Stella teaches George to dance when he agrees to accompany her to a party. Jodie's producer tries to move Con out of the way as he makes his move on her.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:David Phillips

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  24. Heartbreak High Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #24 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Nick spends the night with Jodie, causing his parents to worry about his absence. Southgate helps Rivers deal with the cops when they want to question him about a stolen car. Chaka worries about her presence in the stolen vehicle being revealed to the police.

    Director:Graham Thorburn
    Writer:Craig Wilkins

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  25. Heartbreak High Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 45
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Episode 45

    S2:E7

    As Southgate and Danielle's mother get close Rivers feels a bit lonely with his birthday approaching and no one seems to remember

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Suzanne Hawley

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 38" is the best rated episode of "Heartbreak High". It scored 9/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Karl Zwicky and written by David Phillips, it aired on 11/9/1994. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 8".