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The Best Episodes of Waterloo Road

Every episode of Waterloo Road ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Waterloo Road!

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Affairs, scandals, blackmail and many, many headteachers. Who said education was easy?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    9.5/10(39 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S15:E3

    Stace falls victim to Stella’s drastic new school rules, but disaster strikes when things go too far. Meanwhile, Donte makes a breakthrough with new boy Ashton.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Waterloo Road Season 7 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    9.1/10(49 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S7:E6

    Sam enlists the help of Lauren and Finn on a quest to Blackpool. After a run of bad publicity, Karen is keen to promote a positive image of Waterloo Road, but when the Director of Education arrives unannounced, he makes no secret of his disapproval of Karen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Waterloo Road Season 7 Episode 25 - Episode 25
    9.1/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Episode 25

    S7:E25

    Trudi confides in Tariq that she is pregnant. After Josh freaks out in Nicki's class, Tom tells his son about his suspected condition and suggests they see a psychiatrist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Evans

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  4. Waterloo Road Season 14 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    9.1/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S14:E4

    While setting up Battle of the Bands, pressure mounts on Val when she highlights the lack of support for teachers. Meanwhile, Tonya struggles to be believed as she has a crisis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Waterloo Road Season 14 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    9.1/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Episode 7

    S14:E7

    Preston and Nicky panic as they get caught in the firing line, and Schuey makes a desperate call when Steve goes too far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Liz Lewin

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  6. Waterloo Road Season 14 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    9.1/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Episode 8

    S14:E8

    Steve and Billy fight to keep their secrets as Kim returns to restore order. And Nicky and Donte’s relationship is put to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    9.1/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S15:E4

    Donte’s attempts to support Ashton leave him roped into chaperoning Nisha’s mathlympics trip. But when a shock truth is revealed, Donte finds himself in hot water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Waterloo Road Season 13 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

    S13:E3

    Shola’s new obsession sends shockwaves through the school, with devastating consequences for Joe and Mike.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Waterloo Road Season 14 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

    S14:E6

    Steve and Billy sweat as suspicions rise and attention turns to a missing pupil. Meanwhile, Kelly Jo finds her voice to fight for what’s right.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Waterloo Road Season 14 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S14:E5

    Billy finally fights back, but disaster strikes when things go too far, and new deaf pupil Luca acts out when he struggles to fit in at Waterloo Road.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Waterloo Road Season 9 Episode 6 - Grantly’s Perfect Poetry
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Grantly’s Perfect Poetry

    S9:E6

    Grantly returns to teaching at the school and soon finds the place as chaotic as ever. Kacey prepares for her first boxing match. Barry sees it as an opportunity to make some money. Sue starts to take tranquilisers to help get her through the day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Waterloo Road Season 12 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Episode 7

    S12:E7

    It’s the debut of Radio Waterloo Road, and as Danny uses the launch to rehabilitate himself, Myles has other ideas in mind – with explosive ramifications for the entire school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Waterloo Road Season 14 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S14:E3

    Donte steps up for a struggling Tonya, while Nicky’s distracted by an old flame. Coral and Neil’s relationship is put to the test when she’s asked to reprimand him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Waterloo Road Season 16 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

    S16:E4

    Hope and Portia go head-to-head as they battle for attention. Elsewhere, Darius’s negligence has devastating consequences, and Schuey is rocked when an unexpected visitor ruffles feathe

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Waterloo Road Season 8 Episode 30 - Hero
    8.5/10(34 votes)

    #15 - Hero

    S8:E30

    Everybody is pleased to have Grantly back now that he is over his illness. Tom gets ready to donate his kidney to his life-long friend. After Kyle Stack shows up at the school though, the day ends in disaster as Tom attempts to help him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Waterloo Road Season 13 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Episode 7

    S13:E7

    Tonya is forced to take drastic action after a scandalous discovery, and Preston takes the law into his own hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Waterloo Road Season 13 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Episode 8

    S13:E8

    Donte is rocked by the arrival of a ghost from his past that threatens life as he knows it. Meanwhile, Kim and Nicky are faced with a tricky situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Waterloo Road Season 3 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Episode 20

    S3:E20

    On the last day of term, a careless act brings about a devastating turn of events for the school…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #19 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    Lindsay nervously takes the stand during her mother's trial, and Jo is nominated for an Outstanding Teacher Award.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Episode 10

    S5:E10

    The governors arrive, keen to gauge the merger's impact. The pupils excitedly prepare for the ‘Waterloo Road Has Talent’ contest, while Grantly is disappointed to discover no one has planned to celebrate his 25th anniversary as a teacher.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Waterloo Road Season 7 Episode 27 - Episode 27
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Episode 27

    S7:E27

    Whilst researching for a project about the plague, a student becomes obsessed with a plague pit under the school.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Waterloo Road Season 13 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

    S13:E4

    It’s a big day for Kelly Jo as she presents her work to the whole school as well as trying to work out who she is and where she is going. Libby proves to be a thorn in her side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Waterloo Road Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    #23 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Another term at Waterloo Road begins, and Rachel's ready to start again after her accident. A fresh set of pupils cause havoc within the school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Waterloo Road Season 4 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Episode 20

    S4:E20

    Waterloo Road is in the final of the North West Schools Choir of the Year competition, but things take a bad turn when it becomes apparent that Flick has stolen the lyrics for the song.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Episode 11

    S5:E11

    Rachel finds herself in danger when one of the students is abducted by their estranged father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "Waterloo Road". It scored 9.5/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2025. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 6".