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.

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

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

Episode 7

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.

Episode 8

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.

Episode 6

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.

Episode 25

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Episode 5

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.

Grantly’s Perfect Poetry

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

The schools' staff and students head to the estate for a community clean-up that doesn’t go to plan. Meanwhile, Schuey is lured back to his criminal past with disastrous consequences for Mike.

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.

Hero

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

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.

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

Episode 20

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

Episode 9

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.

Episode 10

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

Episode 27

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.

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.

Episode 1

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.

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

Episode 11

Finn and Ronan organise a rave at an abandoned mill.

Episode 17

Former pupil Bolton Smilie causes a stir when he turns up in his army uniform to see Tom, but will Tom discover his real motivation for coming back before it is too late? Meanwhile, the Barrys' treatment of Connor leads Imogen to realise she still has feelings for him.

Sanctuary

The past catches up with Danny at the end of term show. Meanwhile, Kim is left feeling hurt and betrayed by an unexpected person.

Preston has a disastrous first day back at school, and Amy’s mentoring scheme gets off to a rocky start. As Amy battles to keep the peace, no-one can escape Preston’s line of fire.

Episode 2

Amy comes head-to-head with Schuey, but her actions cause uproar. Meanwhile, Kelly Jo has some earth-shattering news for Dean.

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.

Episode 12

Christopher's relationship with a Year 12 girl is called into question.

Karen and Chris introduce a new single sex teaching initiative, much to the dismay of staff and pupils. Lessons quickly descend into chaos, a situation that is made worse by the arrival of disruptive new student Kyle Stack.

Tom is put under pressure by Linda's new teaching assistant, who his own secret agenda. Jez's romantic endeavours force Sian to question her affair with Michael, and Vicki's jealousy over Madi pushes her relationship with Ronan to the brink.

It’s the last day of term and the school is preparing for prom.

Episode 30

Kelly Jo makes a momentous decision, and whilst most of the teachers are away on an inset day, Libby leads the pack as the teens run riot in school.

While attempting to support Amy, Joe leads the school into a disaster as the teachers turn on him. Libby face harassment and finds a hero in an unexpected place.

Ruby's luxurious lifestyle crashes around her, and Max comes under scrutiny.

Josh vents his own frustrations on a new gay student. A celebration at the Fisher household divides the family as Charlie reveals his true feelings, and Vicki blackmails Chris to improve her grades.

Jonah suggests to Cesca that they go public as a couple.

Episode 16

Adanna reveals her latest plan to unite the sexes at the school. Denzil takes part in a life-threatening stunt, and Ruby and Grantly's writing partnership is under threat from creative differences.

Episode 19

While Tom is overseeing the selection process for a new head of English, his relationship with Josh is plunged into crisis by Josh's spiralling drug problem. Elsewhere, Grantly is at a loss when he mislays a large sum of money meant for Fleur's nursing home fees, and it is touch and go for Matt's baby daughter, Martha.

Episode 23

It’s Amy’s big day, but a surprise visitor from her past and Kelly Jo’s tumultuous behaviour threaten to ruin everything.

A revelation from Kelly Jo causes huge ructions between Nicky and Debs. Meanwhile, an increasingly infatuated Amy pursues a new crush.

New head, Steve Savage, hits the ground running with a big crackdown on vapes. His son, Billy, has the misfortune of being Schuey’s next target.

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.

Adam makes some changes to the canteen, much to the annoyance of Rose. Grantly feigns depression in a bid to get out of supervising a school trip.

Episode 14

Finn's disruptive behaviour continues at Waterloo Road and he persuades Josh and Amy to join him in smoking a legal high.

Jo learns that Ros has developed a crush on her. Elsewhere, Adam is allowed to set up a new takeaway scheme to promote healthy eating, but has to pick up the pieces when Ruby is evicted from her place by Steph.

A trip to an art gallery takes Kim to the edge when the pupils deface a valuable painting. Philip's efforts to inspire Ros end up in a row about sexism, and Steph's relationship with Ollie hits the rocks.

Episode 18

Grantly's home life unravels when he finally puts Fleur in a home. Elsewhere, a mysterious figure appears in the school and begins to spy on Karen.

Bad boy Tariq Siddiqui's efforts to turn over a new leaf are short-lived when he discovers that his sister is secretly dating Finn Sharkey. Elsewhere, Michael desperately tries to cover his tracks over the Wayne Johnson incident, and Phoenix's secretive behaviour makes Scout question their relationship.

A beautiful new girl enrols in the school but doesn’t waste any time in causing mayhem amongst both staff and pupils with her outrageous behaviour. Simon launches his new Resilience Education plan to make the pupils tougher and Nikki returns from the holidays with a new love interest.

Bad Girl

Dynasty is faced with a terrible dilemma when she discovers how Barry is making money.  Christine is angry to find Darren with inappropriate images again but discovers some shocking truths when she visits his home.

Dynasty’s Choice

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

Steph and Janeece struggle with a recent loss. Realising how valuable life is, Donte surprises Chlo.

Luke has a day from hell when the pupils find out about his family life.

It's the day of Helen's first official inspection and she is desperate to impress.

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.

The last day of term starts badly for Michael when he finds a threatening note on the dashboard of his car. Grantly informs a rattled Michael that Jez will be making a formal complaint to the governors about his affair with Sian. Elsewhere, Emily tries desperately to prevent Scout from moving away with her foster parents.

It is the first day back at school and Michael's recuperation is cut short when the school is infiltrated by a local gang. Tariq's efforts to turn over a new leaf are challenged by the arrival of new Year 13 pupil, Mason. Elsewhere, the net closes in on Linda when Chalky exposes her lies.

Episode 21

Kevin is suspicious when he discovers that Chalky is not who is says he is, but what dark secret is he hiding? Sian's plan to keep the Barrys apart backfires, and Connor is forced to face up to his actions when he reveals that he started the fire that burnt Imogen.

Mr Chalk’s Waterloo

The Barrys family get ready to air their dirty laundry on national television. Kevin ends up under the spotlight though after an unexpected guest shows up. Christine decides to enjoy her new role as the school’s head teacher with gusto. Maggie needs to make a heart-breaking decision.

The Adrian Pile Show

It’s time for the long-awaited Resilience Camp but it seems that some of the students and the staff have ulterior motives for going on the trip.  Gabriella ups the ante in her obsessive pursuit of Hector and Christine is forced to confront her feelings about George.

Out Of Bounds

As Neil bonds with refugee Norullah, the year nines are busy digging up the truth about his personal life. An inquest triggers an emotional breakdown and confession from Coral.

Preston and Kai give the school something to talk about. Meanwhile, the poetry slam gets off to a rocky start, and Donte is left red-faced.

Rachel and Eddie are left glowing when Waterloo Road receives an encouraging report.

A new sexual health initiative causes uproar among parents, pupils and staff. Charlie confesses his affair to Karen with the hope that she will give their marriage another chance.

Michael continues his mission to shake up the school by appointing his old student friend Linda Radleigh as Head of English. However, the newcomer soon has her hands full keeping an eye on Emily, who sneaks out of school to see her sister on the day she is released from prison.

Episode 13

Scout is pleased after she is offered a position as a live-in carer. Matt organises a special orchestra project, but is not pleased after Michael insists that Tariq is included.

Episode 15

Michael's paranoia spirals when he discovers the identity of his secret tormentor, and new Year 12 pupil Freddie Jackson's life is endangered when Michael fails to read his admission file. A jealous Linda stirs trouble by letting slip that she knows of Sian and Michael's affair, and Emily's rebellious streak threatens to land Scout back in foster care.

On the day of her art exam, Shelby struggles to keep her alcohol problem under control, whilst Kyle is caught running an illegal vodka scam. Jez makes a life-changing decision, and the school comes under investigation from the LA.

Episode 28

Janeece puts her work life ahead of her home life, forcing Chalky to take drastic action. Meanwhile, Rhiannon's bullying campaign against Scout steps up a gear and Christine is devastated by the consequences of her alcoholism.

We Need to Talk About Cheryl

Christine's world is turned upside down by the arrival of her estranged husband. As the lies she has been telling for years start to unravel, they threaten to destroy her relationship with Connor. Elsewhere, Nikki is forced to reassess her view of Scout, and Connor wrestles with telling the truth to Imogen.

Sins of the Father

It’s exam day and Scout’s promising future is in jeopardy thanks to mum, Tina; Connor is torn between the two women in his life as his secret wedding to Imogen approaches; and opportunity comes calling for Chalky and Kevin.

Paradise Found

Lula disapproves when new Waterloo Road pupil, Fergal, tempts Harley to behave dangerously out of character; Lorraine makes a surprise announcement; and Grantly struggles to keep his illness under wraps.

Nowhere to Run

Desperate to rid themselves of Steve-O, Kevin and Connor enlist the help of Barry with a dramatic, but dangerous, plan; Sonya gets involved in love rival Audrey’s wedding – much to Ndale’s horror; and Michael clashes with Lorraine, forcing him to make a decision which will change Waterloo Road forever.

Revenge

It’s Living History Week at Waterloo Road and the whole school is in high spirits but it’s not long before the day takes a turn for the worse when three pupils take seriously ill.  Simon and Sue up the ante in their campaign against Christine and Kevin woos Dynasty back into his arms.

Don’t Mention The War

Chalky makes a return to Waterloo Road to lend support to Kevin ahead of his bursary interview, but events take a dire turn when Kevin is suddenly taken ill.  Nikki tries in vain to hide her betrayal from Vix and Audrey vows to support Lula when she’s threatened with deportation.

A Bolt From The Blue

The Walters family deal with an unexpected crisis, pushing a stressed Preston to the brink, while Tonya and Izzy skip school.

Desperate times force Nicky to consider the unthinkable. Meanwhile, Preston and Myles challenge each other – with devastating consequences.

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.

The search begins for a new headteacher, and continues for Chlo, who seems to be having some difficulties of her own...

Determined to reunite the girl’s football team, Tom persuades his old friend Captain Andy Rigby to run an army day at the school. Elsewhere, Davina is delighted to finally qualify as a teacher, and while things seem perfect when Rachel offers her a permanent position… her day starts to unravel when she makes a shocking discovery.

Waterloo Road’s latest supply teacher, Jem Allen is proving popular with staff and students alike, but her upbeat attitude and glamorous lifestyle are enough to get right up Grantly’s nose.

A class trip to a farm causes a never-ending nightmare for Ruby. Elsewhere, Chris and Kim's mentoring scheme causes trouble.

Amy's relationship with Finn takes a terrifying turn when he suggests a radical proposal to ensure they stay together. Meanwhile, as Rachel and Adam prepare to walk down the aisle, trouble at the school puts the bride's attendance at the ceremony in jeopardy.

Vicki struggles to balance personal and school life, and resorts to blackmailing Chris to improve her grades. Grantly struggles to cope with his wife's illness but refuses to take her into care, and Janeece has doubts about her decision to give her baby to Ruby and John.

New staff members Eleanor Chaudry and Daniel Chalk adapt differently to life at Waterloo Road. Elsewhere, Aiden makes a memorable first impression on Jess and Vicki.

Episode 29

Sonya has a day from hell which sees her dumped by Ndale and hospitalising Rhiannon; Lorraine and Nikki reach a crossroads in their relationship, Steve-O tightens his grip on Connor and Kevin; and an ex-pupil makes a surprise return to Waterloo Road.

Tan-Tastic

The school is still in mourning following Tom Clarkson's death as the new term starts. Audrey finds herself out of her depth after she suspects new pupils, Lenny and Lisa, are being neglected. New teacher, Sue Spark, feels the pressure on her first day. Simon has a secret he is keeping from the rest of his colleagues.

Beyond The Call Of Duty

Christine makes a series of extremely bad decisions leaving her job and her future hanging in the balance.  Kacey Barry makes a welcome return to the school but Gabriella is furious to find herself pushed out of the limelight.

End of The Road

Waterloo Road pulls every last punch in a desperate bid to halt the merger with Havelock High.

Final Episode

Waterloo Road is rocked by shocking news, while Danny lands himself in trouble.

Kim rolls out a fresh initiative that causes fireworks for staff and pupils alike, and two worlds collide when Tonya forms an unlikely bond with new boy Schuey.

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.

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.

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

All Episodes of Waterloo Road

Season 1

Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2006

Episode 2

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2006

Episode 3

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2006

Episode 7

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2006

Episode 8

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2006

Episode 6

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2006

Episode 5

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2006

Episode 4

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2006