Season 1 Episode 1
Drama series set in a northern comprehensive school. Acting headteacher Jack Rimmer hires Oxbridge graduate Andrew Treneman, hoping he can improve their failing status and bring them back from the bottom of the league tables. Colleagues Tom and Lorna tie the knot - but the groom ends up kissing someone who isn't his new wife. Jason Merrells, Jill Halfpenny, Angela Griffin and Jamie Glover star
Season 1 Episode 2
Adam is killed in a car crash on Waterloo Road, which also leaves Holly in a coma. Donte and Chlo are plagued by guilt for their involvement, and suffer malicious taunts from all corners of the playground. Izzie feels awkward after kissing Tom at his wedding reception, while he remains unsure about exactly what he wants. Andrew comes into conflict with Kim, but they soon begin to see eye to eye
Season 1 Episode 3
Pregnant student Zoe causes problems for Jack, while Andrew's new scheme to bring a little competition into the school backfires. Lorna considers having an abortion because of Tom's apparent disinterest in being a father, and Chlo visits Donte in prison, where they discuss what will happen if Holly wakes from her coma and reveals the truth about the crash. Drama, starring Jason Merrells
Season 1 Episode 4
Izzie's ex-husband Jimmy causes chaos at the school when he demands access to their children, and Tom confronts Lorna about her miscarriage. Meanwhile, the pupils set up a homework scam to gain more points in Andrew's new house system, but it isn't long before their devious plot is uncovered. Jack wonders about the sudden improvement in the grades gained by Steph's French class
Season 1 Episode 5
Lorna tries out a sexy new image in a bid to catch Tom's attention, while Head of English Grantly Budgen suspects one of his students may be taking drugs and approaches Andrew for help. Chlo takes drastic action to convince everyone she was driving on the night of the crash, and Steph stages a break-in to get rid of the suspicious coursework and avoid losing her job
Season 1 Episode 6
An education inspector pays a visit and brings bad news regarding the school's future. Jack decides the time has come to let Steph go, but his task doesn't quite go to plan when she threatens dire reprisals unless he rethinks his actions. Meanwhile, Tom and Izzie struggle to fight their feelings for each other and things come to a head when they find themselves alone
Season 1 Episode 7
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. Holly wakes from her coma, and Chlo rushes to her bedside in the hope of finding out what she remembers from the crash. Andrew asks Jack why Steph hasn't been sacked, while Lorna catches Tom and Izzie together
Season 1 Episode 8
Tensions run high as the inspectors make their decision about the future of the school, while Chlo's nerves are in pieces as she faces her day in court. Kim speaks to the committee about the terrible incident with Lewis, but they are less than sympathetic to her cause and she contemplates quitting her career - much to Andrew's dismay. Lorna remains heartbroken over Tom and Izzie
Season 3 Episode 11
Rachel organises a prison trip for the youngsters, hoping her shock tactics will stop Bolton leaving school. Meanwhile, a frustrated Eddie sets the teachers an after-school exam when they claim the students aren't under any real pressure and Tom tries to keep Chlo and Mika in the dark about his relationship with Davina. Drama, starring Eva Pope, Neil Morrissey and Jason Done
Season 3 Episode 12
Developer Stuart Hordley reinstates his bid to build Waterloo Road training centre, but when Rachel refuses to put in a good word for him, he produces an incriminating document from her past. Darren Briggs Snr asks Davina out to repay her for helping his son. However, things turn nasty when she turns him down and has a complaint made against her for hugging Darren Jnr
Season 3 Episode 13
Rachel compromises her professional integrity in the hope her blackmailer will keep quiet about her shady past, and Mika is in for a shock when she arrives home to find Tom in bed with Davina. Meanwhile, a work experience placement inspires Janeece to follow a surprising career path. Drama, starring Eva Pope and Lauren Drummond
Season 3 Episode 14
Jasmine intervenes when she sees Michaela bullying a younger pupil, unaware of the consequences of her actions. Brett spots a chance to win back Mika's affection and the sparks begin to fly, while Stuart apologises to Rachel for blackmailing her. Elsewhere, a peeved Grantly is assigned to teach ballroom dancing, but earns respect from the kids when he proves he can cut the mustard as a break dancer. Shabana Bakhsh stars
Season 3 Episode 15
Matt's mother visits him and nearly finds out about his relationship with Colin. Eddie encourages Jasmine to fight the allegations made against her by Michaela, but she can't face the governors' meeting later that evening, leaving the deputy head to fight her corner. Meanwhile, aspiring eco-terrorists Mika and Brett rebel against the school's reluctance to go green. Chris Geere and Neil Morrissey star
Season 3 Episode 16
The truth about Wilson is revealed when Steph overhears a conversation between him and Janeece. Rachel comes clean after Eddie confronts her about her past, but the revelations about the blackmail leave him with no choice but to issue an ultimatum - either she reports Hordley or he resigns. James Rawlings, Neil Morrissey and Eva Pope star
Season 3 Episode 17
Rachel hatches a plan to stop Eddie from resigning, but her efforts are dealt a blow when Steph shows him a bounced cheque from Hordley. Mika and Brett take their eco-warrior aspirations to the next level on the building site of the new training centre, and Chlo admits she wants Donte back. Neil Morrissey, Eva Pope and Lauren Drummond star
Season 3 Episode 18
Sameen learns her family is to be deported back to Iran, but when the immigration officials arrive, she barricades herself inside the school changing rooms with Aleesha and Danielle. Eddie is furious when he learns Rachel hasn't called the council regarding Stuart Hordley, and Tom and Davina come to a difficult decision
Season 3 Episode 19
Davina faces a potentially life-changing decision when she must choose between two men and Steph is devastated when her language lab funding falls through - but goes into full seduction mode to win the money back. Christine Tremarco and Denise Welch star
Season 3 Episode 20
Rachel is relieved, believing Hordley is off her case, before he returns to the school and reveals her past as a prostitute - in front of staff, parents and children. Grantly frantically tries to cover up the exam cheating and when a fire breaks out in the kitchens, there is a race against time to get everybody out safely. Last in series, starring Eva Pope and Silas Carson
Season 4 Episode 1
New series. Head teacher Rachel Mason enforces new measures to get the school into better shape following the fire, including a no exclusion policy for pupils. However, it is not long before her patience is tested with the arrival of gun-wielding, borderline psychopathic teenager Earl Kelly and his family. Meanwhile, new PE teacher Rob Cleaver causes a stir
Season 4 Episode 2
Melissa has a lot to prove on her first day as Head of Extended Services, with sister Rachel relying on her to make the initiative work but also keen to keep their family connection a secret. However, it does not take long for the truth to be revealed. Meanwhile, new security guard Dave develops a crush on Steph, and Eddie is furious to discover Rachel has gone behind his back
Season 4 Episode 3
Davina's reputation is at stake when she is accused of racism by Maaka Lacey, a Maori supply teacher with an alternative approach to education. Meanwhile, Earl Kelly's behaviour pushes Tom to breaking point, leading him to question his future as Head of Pastoral Care, and Rachel struggles to hide her true feelings when she discovers Melissa and Eddie are a couple. Drama, with Jason Done and Christine Tremarco
Season 4 Episode 4
Tom's feud with the Kelly family intensifies when he becomes convinced Earl is leaving dead birds on his doorstep. To ease the situation, Eddie organises a falconry day at the school, but when one of the birds goes missing there seems to be only one explanation - Earl has stolen the bird to get back at Eddie and Tom. Meanwhile, Rachel tries to help Rose Kelly give up drinking and get a job
Season 4 Episode 5
Melissa introduces a new drugs awareness initiative with voluntary tests for senior year pupils. Governor Ralph Mellor has his own agenda, however, and plans to use the scheme to get Marley Kelly expelled from school and away from his daughter Flick - even if it means tampering with the results. He then places a call to social services that has devastating consequences. Katy Carmichael, Malcolm Scates and Luke Bailey star
Season 4 Episode 6
Matt Wilding applies to be an emergency foster carer, but thinks he may be out of his depth when first young ward Sambuca Kelly turns up, and it is not long before her reprobate father also arrives, wanting her to stay with him. Meanwhile, Donte launches an underground boxing promotion and organises an illegal match between Waterloo Road, represented by Bolton Smilie, and a rival school
Season 4 Episode 7
Rachel is horrified when Eddie's relationship with Melissa takes a dramatic leap forward. Eddie is forced to keep his mind on the job, however, when an argument between Danielle Harker and her father threatens to ruin the day. Chlo and Donte receive life-changing news, and a show of solidarity takes Maxine and Earl's relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, a determined Jasmine decides to take her flirtatious behaviour with Rob Cleaver up a notch
Season 4 Episode 8
A spot inspection kicks off a day of anxiety and turmoil at the school. Earl tries to convince Maxine they should start a family, but the arrival of a mystery girl looking for him triggers a chain of events that leads to tragedy. Davina and Jasmine argue over Rob's treatment of Bolton, while Philip threatens Melissa and Eddie's happiness by revealing more secrets. Rachel then begs Melissa to tell Eddie the truth, but she assures her everything is under control
Season 4 Episode 9
Rachel blames herself for Maxine's murder and plans to resign immediately, but feels compelled to fight for Denzil's release when Paul reveals that the gun really belonged to Earl. Bereavement councillor Charlotte tries to help Steph and Janeece deal with their grief, while Donte and Eddie realise life is precious and organise surprises for Chlo and Melissa respectively
Season 4 Episode 10
Rob gives Bolton pills to calm his nerves on the day of the boxing match, but gets in trouble when Jasmine reports him to the medic and a furious Rachel. The Kellys are told they are being evicted, forcing Marley to make a deal with the chairman of the board of governors as Tom and Rose try to get the decision reversed. Meanwhile, Eddie is left reeling after learning Melissa's secret
Season 4 Episode 11
Kim Campbell returns from Rwanda for the new term, but with no sign of Andrew Treneman, rumours circulate about who is the father of her baby. Rachel's careers day is thrown into chaos with the arrival of former pupil-turned-glamour model Sarah-Leanne, as the school's obsession with celebrity leaves Kim dismayed. Meanwhile, pregnant Chlo decides to rethink her future, much to Tom's delight
Season 4 Episode 12
Kim's day gets off to a bad start when Grace's uncle shows up at school threatening to expose a secret. Desperate for help, she turns to Steph - who proves to be suspicious of her motives. Meanwhile, Janeece goes under the knife in an effort to pursue a modelling career, and Rachel and Eddie inadvertently end up on a date when Philip ducks out of going bowling
Season 4 Episode 13
Eddie assumes control while Rachel is away on a course, but his day gets complicated when travellers set up camp next to the school and wish to enrol their children. Janeece returns following her cosmetic surgery, and Kim is forced to put a stop to pupils customising their uniforms. Elsewhere, Marley confesses about the bribe to Rose, who takes matters into her own hands
Season 4 Episode 14
Philip is humiliated by his classmates after admitting he is still a virgin during a sex-education class and cancels his birthday party. Kim persuades him to change his mind and ropes him into handing out leaflets about STIs, but Lauren's mum is furious to discover the material in the hands of her under-age daughter. Meanwhile, Matt struggles to find people willing to join his choir and Davina fears she is no longer Tom's priority. Kim discovers the Home Office has hired a private investigator to track down her and Grace
Season 4 Episode 15
Tom's decision to run an Army Day at school descends into chaos when a pupil seizes the opportunity for personal revenge, and his relationship with Davina is put in jeopardy when she finds out he has lent money to Rose Kelly. Meanwhile, Kim wonders whether she has done enough to protect her secret from the home office as the investigation intensifies
Season 4 Episode 16
The school's latest supply teacher, Jem Allen, riles Grantly with her upbeat attitude and glamorous lifestyle, but proves popular with the other members of staff and students. Janeece takes desperate measures to appear modest, and with the exams in full swing, Chlo realises how much motherhood is going to restrict her future and tells Donte she wants to put the baby up for adoption. Guest starring Daniela Denby-Ashe
Season 4 Episode 17
Steph returns to work after hiding in the country with Kim's daughter Grace and faces a suspicious Rachel, who blames her for a pupil's apparently disruptive behaviour. Steph's day then takes a dramatic turn when she discovers the same pupil in a life-threatening situation. Meanwhile, Donte struggles with Chlo's decision to put their baby up for adoption and Tom marks Rose's mock A-level paper
Season 4 Episode 18
Chlo and Donte continue to wrangle over their unborn baby's future, but as Kim provides a shoulder for the young mum-to-be to cry on, the girl doubles up in pain and has to be rushed to hospital, terrified because her baby is not due for another six weeks. The drama does not end there for Kim, however, when a Home Office official turns up at the school to tell a shocked Eddie and Rachel that the teacher has taken daughter Grace against the father's wishes - painting her as little more than a criminal
Season 4 Episode 19
Kim is forced to face up to her past when her former boyfriend arrives out of the blue from Rwanda and wants to talk about their relationship. Ralph attacks Marley, while the fundraising day is thrown into disarray when a mystery illness strikes the school - and the finger of suspicion is pointed at the canteen workers for using cheap, out-of-date meat. Drama, starring Angela Griffin
Season 4 Episode 20
As the last day of term approaches, everyone is excited about the final of the choir competition. However, Rachel has professional and personal battles to contend with first, as a vengeful parent threatens the school and Melissa's return throws her future with Eddie into jeopardy. Classroom drama, starring Eva Pope, Neil Morrissey and Katy Carmichael. Last in the series
Season 5 Episode 6
New deputy head Christopher becomes the focus of unwanted romantic attention from his female students, and lands in hot water when he tries to help one of the girls, putting his reputation at risk. Lindsey learns that as a witness in a murder case she will not be able to see her mother, and confesses to Rachel that her father had been sexually abusing her. Ros sets up a school comedy club, and Josh is delighted when Tom and Georgia meet up for dinner. Eva Pope and Tom Chambers star
Season 5 Episode 7
Kim steps in when she realises that Cassie is being bullied by Amy, Siobhan and Michaela, but the girl ends up in hospital after harming herself. When one of the pupils discovers Helen's home address on a networking site, a school gang wrecks her flat, while Rachel struggles to keep Max's marriage a secret from Kim. Eva Pope and Tom Chambers star
Season 5 Episode 8
Helen is terrified to face her official teaching inspection and resorts to foul play to keep the class under control. However, when her scheme is discovered she is forced to leave the school, but not before leaving compromising video evidence against Max. Elsewhere, Chris learns of Max's threatening behaviour toward Rachel, and Lindsay tries to rekindle her friendship with Ros. Vinette Robinson, Eva Pope and Tom Chambers star
Season 5 Episode 9
Rachel accompanies Lindsay to court for her mother's trial, but after a grilling from the prosecution, the girl breaks down in the witness box and finally confesses to the headmistress the real events of that fateful day. Back at school, Steph warns Kim to be wary of Max, who responds by beginning a campaign to have his colleague sacked, and Rosie ends her relationship with Tom, concerned she needs to get her priorities right
Season 5 Episode 10
The governors arrive, keen to gauge the merger's impact, but Rachel does not realise that Max is planning to do what he can to get them to fire her. The children 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. Classroom drama, starring Tom Chambers and Eva Pope
Season 5 Episode 11
Rachel becomes involved in a dangerous situation when she tries to rescue a pupil who has been abducted by her estranged father. Elsewhere, Ruby's marital and financial problems force her to start stealing equipment from school, and following Max's hasty departure, Kim reveals she is expecting his baby. Drama, starring Eva Pope, Angela Griffin and Elizabeth Berrington
Season 5 Episode 12
Ruby struggles with her personal problems but refuses to take medication to help her cope. To make matters worse, she must take the Year 10 class on a trip to a farm, where Josh suffers a serious accident, and she finally confesses to Rachel how her worries are affecting her work. Elsewhere, Chris and Kim's mentoring scheme causes trouble for everyone. Starring Elizabeth Berrington and Eva Pope
Season 5 Episode 13
An overweight pupil causes problems with his bad attitude, while Kim and Chris argue over Michaela when he refuses to accept her on 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. Drama, starring Angela Griffin, William Ash and Eva Pope, with Steven Waddingham
Season 5 Episode 14
Lauren's birthmark is revealed to the whole school, so she takes drastic action to get rid of it, and Ruby wins a few Brownie points with Rachel by organising a clothes-swapping event - only to abuse her trust by stealing some of the best goods to sell for herself online. Adam makes changes at the canteen, much to the annoyance of Rose, and Grantly feigns depression in a bid to get out of supervising a school trip. With a guest appearance by one-time Brookside star John McArdle
Season 5 Episode 15
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. Drama, starring Jack McMullen and William Ash
Season 5 Episode 16
Finn, Josh and Amy face disastrous consequences when they smoke a legal high at school. When Tom confronts Josh about his behaviour he feels humiliated and decides to spike his father's drink with the drug, but when Tom offers to drive Kim to the hospital after a pregnancy scare he crashes the car. Elsewhere, Chris's scheme to establish a sports partnership with an exclusive school fails when he tries to hide Waterloo Road's problems. Drama, starring Jack McMullen
Season 5 Episode 17
Jo learns Ros, one of her brightest students, has developed a crush on her, and informs Rachel about it. However, when the pupil publicly retaliates, Rachel is forced to suspend her colleague. 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. Drama, starring Sarah Jane Potts
Season 5 Episode 18
A trip to an art gallery takes Kim to the edge when the pupils deface a valuable painting and she is rushed to hospital suffering from what she thinks are practice contractions. Elsewhere, Philip's efforts to inspire Ros end up in a row about sexism and Steph's relationship with Ollie hits the rocks. Drama, starring Angela Griffin
Season 5 Episode 19
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, and she locks herself in her office, only for the truth about her drug addiction to come out
Season 5 Episode 20
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. Starring Jack McMullen and Eva Pope. Last in the series
Season 6 Episode 1
New series. 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 - and Karen's daughter. Starring Amanda Burton, William Ash, Linzey Cocker and Wil Johnson. Continues tomorrow
Season 6 Episode 2
Karen's husband Charlie joins the team as a supply teacher, but finds himself in hot water when his son Harry discovers a suspicious text message on his phone. Ruby talks to John about their parenting options after learning about her infertility, and a jealous Jess sabotages Chris's friendship with the head teacher by publishing a scathing article in the school magazine. Drama, starring Ian Puleston-Davies and Linzey Cocker
Season 6 Episode 3
A new sexual health initiative causes uproar among parents, pupils and staff. Ronan and his girlfriend Sarah argue over whether she should take the morning-after pill, Jess and Vicki fall out, and Lauren shifts her romantic attention to Josh. Elsewhere, Charlie confesses his affair to Karen and hopes she will give their marriage another chance. Drama, starring Ian Puleston Davies and Amanda Burton
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