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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    4.8/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Episode 16

    S10:E16

    Dale’s dreams of pro-cycling are thrown into disarray as the pressure of mock exams take over. Abdul is shocked by the revelation of a deep family secret and Kenzie’s relationship with her mother falls apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    5.0/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Episode 17

    S10:E17

    Dale struggles to come to terms with his failure to make the cycling team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    5.2/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Episode 15

    S10:E15

    Waterloo Road struggles to live up to rival Havelock High when the PTA comes to visit. Leo’s attachment to his computer game raises serious concern over his state of mind and Sonya frets over her impending test results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Episode 14

    S10:E14

    A trip to the coast does not go to plan after Kenzie lets slip about Bonnie two-timing Scott and Justin. More secrets are then revealed and one of the group runs off putting themself in serious danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 12 - Scott's Bike Ride
    5.4/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Scott's Bike Ride

    S10:E12

    Vaughan hopes the new bike bank scheme will show the school off to the community.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Episode 19

    S10:E19

    Vaughan is torn between campaigning to stop the merger and Justin's exclusion. Things take an unexpected turn when Kenzie gets involved, while Lorna reveals a buried secret when someone from her past turns up. Sonya discovers something about Guy that sets her own lie onto a different course.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 13 - Lenny's Dilemma
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Lenny's Dilemma

    S10:E13

    Vaughan's newly-qualified teachers Marco and Guy start work, but it's not long before Guy recognises Carrie Norton and the school comes down heavily on their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    5.6/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Episode 18

    S10:E18

    Dale's erratic behaviour reaches new heights and it's up to Lenny and Maggie to pick up the pieces. Abdul meets his mum, but it's not as he expected. The school gets a heads-up about a surprise inspection, but will the preparation be enough to save it?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.6/10(36 votes)

    #9 - Episode 5

    S15:E5

    Amy witnesses Jared’s controlling behaviour towards Libby and bends the rules to seek justice. Meanwhile, Schuey’s relationship with Agnes is under threat from a surprising person.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.7/10(39 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    5.8/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Episode 7

    S15:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.9/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S15:E2

    Amidst health concerns, Coral steps up for a struggling Aleena as secrets from the student’s past resurface. Schuey is forced to face his own past in the form of an old rival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 7 - A Tangled Web
    6.0/10(15 votes)

    #13 - A Tangled Web

    S10:E7

    The police descend on Waterloo Road as the hack on Wiredata Systems is traced to it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 8 - Ties That Biind
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Ties That Biind

    S10:E8

    Allie convinces Vaughan to send Justin to a boarding school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 5 - Testing Times
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Testing Times

    S10:E5

    Will the pressure of mock exams prove to be too much for Lenny?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.1/10(40 votes)

    #16 - Episode 8

    S15:E8

    Jared’s controlling behaviour reaches new heights when Libby tries to move on from their relationship. Meanwhile, Stella confronts her past and is left questioning her role as head.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Waterloo Road Season 6 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    6.2/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Episode 14

    S6:E14

    Ronan's scheme to sell exam papers to the other pupils looks set to be a success, however Janeece proves to be more resourceful than first thought and hatches a plan to thwart him. Elsewhere, Cesca's relationship with Jonah spirals further out of control as she desperately uses Tom as a decoy to cover up her feelings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Waterloo Road Season 8 Episode 4 - Read My Lips
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Read My Lips

    S8:E4

    At school, Imogen is horrified to discover that her fitness guru mum is helping with Tariq's rowing fundraiser. Rival headmaster Gerard makes false claims against Michael, while Sian reaches out to Michael's estranged father Billy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Waterloo Road Season 8 Episode 12 - Whole Lotto Trouble
    6.2/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Whole Lotto Trouble

    S8:E12

    Phoenix and Harley win the lottery. They want to spend, spend, spend, but does their dad have other ideas? Meanwhile, Nikki is forced to question her actions in punishing Scout, and Michael finds a friend in Christine when he gets news about his court case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 2 - One Good Turn
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #20 - One Good Turn

    S10:E2

    Vaughan is anxious about the launch of Waterloo Road's big community initiative.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 9 - Yesterday's Child
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Yesterday's Child

    S10:E9

    Sue finds herself in hot water when Hector threatens to tell Simon about their affair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Waterloo Road Season 10 Episode 11 - A New Start
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    #22 - A New Start

    S10:E11

    It's a new term and the council wants to merge Waterloo Road with Havelock High.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Waterloo Road Season 8 Episode 23 - Grandmaster
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Grandmaster

    S8:E23

    Dynasty’s world is turned upside down with the arrival of her criminal ex-boyfriend, Steve-O Malone, who wants a new start with her – trouble is, she has eyes for someone else; Maggie is forced to return to work after Lorraine lacks compassion; and while Audrey fights to keep her job, Tom makes a life-changing decision of his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Waterloo Road Season 15 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.3/10(41 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Waterloo Road Season 8 Episode 2 - Spirit Child
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Spirit Child

    S8:E2

    Troublemaker Lula’s home life spills into school as Tom attempts to uncover the root of her disruptive behaviour, and a desperate Connor tries to out Christine’s drinking. Josh helps Tariq face up to his disabilities, and Grantly deals with a spate of graffiti at the school house.

    Director:Paul Murphy
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 16" is the worst rated episode of "Waterloo Road". It scored 4.8/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/9/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 17".