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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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Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006, and concluding its original run on 9 March 2015.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Waterloo Road Season 6 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S6:E1

    New headmistress Karen Fisher sets out to revolutionise the school but faces tough challenges, beginning with two home-schooled pupils who are struggling to adapt to the mainstream education system. Elsewhere, Chris discovers that the girl he slept with is one of his pupils.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S15:E1

    New head Dame Drake ushers in her era with a crackdown on slack school rules, whilst Donte faces his first hurdle as a trainee teacher in the form of an unruly new pupil.

    Director:Jesse Quinones
    Writer:Kellie Smith

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  3. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S15:E6

    Nicky’s parenting comes under fire, while Tonya’s health hangs in the balance. Neil questions a defensive Jared in the wake of Amy’s accusations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Waterloo Road Season 16 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S16:E1

    Schuey and Agnes cause uproar when they rebel against Stella’s new rules. New teacher Darius Donovan arrives and shakes up the staffroom, while Jack Rimmer returns to school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Waterloo Road Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The aftermath of the car crash affects the entire school. Lorna announces her pregnancy to her new husband, but he isn't so sure he wants a child. Things begin to heat up between Steph and Jack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Waterloo Road Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Lorna tries out a new image in a bid to catch Tom's attention, while Budgen suspects one of his students may be taking drugs and approaches Andrew for help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Waterloo Road Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    The staff organise an open day in a bid to impress the inspectors, but events take a turn for the worse when gay pupil Rory starts a petition against homophobic bullying.

    Director:Jim Loach
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    At Waterloo Road, a new term is beginning, and the school is launching its first sixth form. Izzie and Tom, expecting their first child together, get a shock when Lorna returns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Izzie finds out about Leigh-Ann's hate site. Meanwhile, Chlo and Donte have to lie to spend a night together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

    Lorna's struggles with the reality of her recent diagnosis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Waterloo Road Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Headteacher of Waterloo Road Comprehensive, Jack Rimmer, hires Andrew Treneman, hoping he can improve the school's failing status and bring them back from the bottom of the league tables. Meanwhile, colleagues Tom and Lorna tie the knot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Waterloo Road Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    A pupil gives birth at the school, but who is the father? Could it be one of the teachers? Andrew implements a house system with disastrous consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Waterloo Road Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Izzie's ex-husband causes chaos at the school when he demands access to their children, and Tom confronts Lorna about her apparent miscarriage. Meanwhile, the pupils set up a scam to gain more points in the new house system.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Waterloo Road Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    An education inspector pays a visit to Waterloo Road, and brings bad news regarding the future of the school. Meanwhile, Tom and Izzie struggle to fight their feelings for each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Waterloo Road Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Tensions run high as the inspectors make their decision about the future of Waterloo Road, while Chlo's nerves are in pieces as she faces her day in court. Kim speaks to the committee about the incident with Lewis, but they are less than sympathetic.

    Director:Jim Loach
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Kim gets a surprise at the school when an old face returns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Jack and Andrew learn some interesting secrets about Roger, whilst Brett also confronts his father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    A pupil is attacked, prompting the school to set up a self-defence class. Elsewhere, Lorna receives the results of her MRI scan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Izzie returns to work, but after another attack in the area she becomes very protective of her daughters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    Steph helps Maxine to look for a place to call home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Jack and Kim are mortified when a work placement goes wrong. Steph speaks up for Maxine, with serious consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    The interviews for the headmaster’s position at Waterloo Road are taking place, and an ambitious interviewee has Jack going in as the underdog. Meanwhile, Kim tries to find out why Dale is playing truant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

    Jack launches a healthy eating initiative. Meanwhile, Andrew is offered a permanent job in Rwanda and turns to Kim for advice on whether he should accept the offer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Waterloo Road Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    Jed Seddon's burger van is still peddling junk food and drugs to the students, and the situation is made worse when pupil Siobhan is rushed to hospital after an overdose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Waterloo Road Season 17 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    S17:E1

    Chaos is unleashed as Darius welcomes excluded students to the school and is put to the test by a violent new arrival, who holds a surprising connection with Agnes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Waterloo Road". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/1/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".