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The Best Episodes of Waterloo Road Season 5

Every episode of Waterloo Road Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Waterloo Road Season 5!

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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
    Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    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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  2. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    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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  3. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    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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  4. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    S5:E17

    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.

    Director:Jon Sen
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    S5:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S5:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S5:E18

    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.

    Director:Jon Sen
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    S5:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    S5:E1

    It's all change at Waterloo Road. The school has been merged with local private school John Fosters, and neither the "posh" John Fosters pupils nor the "scuzzy" Waterloo Road kids are happy about it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    S5:E2

    Ex John Fosters pupil Amy accuses Bolton of attempted rape, and the James sisters face the funeral of their murdered father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    S5:E7

    Quiet Year 10 pupil Cassie Turner claims she is being bullied, and Kim fears the girl gangs are back in full force.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    S5:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    S5:E19

    Amy and Finn are kept apart following the ill-fated trip to the art gallery, causing Amy to play up in Ruby's class. The teacher's emotional state finally catches up with her when Rachel and Adam announce their engagement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    S5:E3

    After a night of passion, Kim and Max are acting like a pair of lovesick puppies. Can they keep their burgeoning romance a secret from the rest of the staff?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    S5:E15

    Chris is pushed to breaking point when he ends up with Finn as a teaching assistant on work experience day. Meanwhile, Rachel is not impressed with Adam when she learns he has been to a gig with the sixth formers, and Sam and Bolton become closer when they end up in trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Waterloo Road Season 5 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    S5:E13

    Kim and Chris argue over Michaela when he refuses to accept her as part of his advanced university preparation scheme. Ruby feels snubbed when Rachel hires a new chef to lead the school's healthy eating campaign - and the successful applicant turns out to be a welcome face from the headteacher's past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 9" is the best rated episode of "Waterloo Road" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/23/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 11".