7.3/1055 votes#1 - Stuart
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2012
A supermarket in Leeds is threatened with closure, sending its five staff - Bob, Stuart, Denise, Leanne and Jamie - spiralling into an uncertain future. Assistant manager Stuart Bradley and his younger brother Jamie are forced to take matters into their own hands, with dramatic consequences. Just when it seems that things cannot get any worse, the unthinkable happens: 18 million pounds falls into their laps.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kay Mellor
7.5/1047 votes#2 - Denise
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/3/2012
Denise is left devastated when husband Dave announces he is leaving her.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kay Mellor
7.7/1040 votes#3 - Bob
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/2012
Bob has the results of his scans back and also discovers the truth about the robbery from Stuart. They discover that there is a treatment available for Bob in South Africa, which so far has had amazing results. However, Bob is skeptical about the treatment. He decides to throw a party at a hotel, where he proposes marriage to Annie. She accepts, but only on the condition that he goes to South Africa.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kay Mellor
7.6/1033 votes#4 - Leanne
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/17/2012
Leanne's past catches up with her, and she is thrown into panic when Stacey goes missing. Feelings are riding high as Stuart tries to help, causing repercussions in his home life. Denise is starting to heal her wounds, helped by a budding romance. Jamie uses his winnings to enter the adult dancing business, while Bob flies to South Africa to bet on a chance at prolonging his life. Leanne thinks she may have pieced together who robbed the shop and confides her suspicions in Stuart.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kay Mellor
7.6/1034 votes#5 - Jamie
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/24/2012
Jamie thinks he is untouchable now he has money, but the police are convinced he is involved in the robbery. Jamie tries to live his dream, but his old life refuses to stay in the past. When the local drug dealer, Boss, pays Jamie a visit, he is forced to go head-to-head with him with dramatic consequences. Leanne's court case in Wales is imminent, and Stuart is torn between his life with Amy and Leanne, who he is desperate to support. The lottery gets in touch with the syndicate to find out how their lives have changed. Meanwhile, Bob's surgery looms and he says his goodbyes to those he loves.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kay Mellor
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A drama exploring how winning the lottery transforms the lives of ordinary people.
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Stuart" is the best rated episode of "The Syndicate" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Kay Mellor, it aired on 3/27/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Denise".