List of Waterloo Road episodes

The following is a list of episodes for the British BBC television drama, Waterloo Road. 120 episodes have so far been aired, with 10 more to follow to conclude the seventh series. A further 50 episodes have been commissioned for broadcast over a two year period, beginning from September 2012.^[1]

Contents 1 Summary 2 Series 1 (2006) 3 Series 2 (2007) 4 Series 3 (2007–08) 5 Series 4 (2009) 6 Series 5 (2009–10) 7 Series 6 (2010–11) 8 Series 7 (2011–12) 9 Future Episodes 10 Notes 11 References

Summary

Series		Episodes	Originally aired		DVD release date (Region 1)
			Series premiere	Series finale	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Complete Series
	1	8	9 March 2006	27 April 2006	N/A	N/A	26 March 2007
	2	12	18 January 2007	26 April 2007	N/A	N/A	10 March 2008
	3	20	7 October 2007	13 March 2008	2 March 2009	11 May 2009	24 May 2010
	4	20	7 January 2009	20 May 2009	21 September 2009	26 April 2010	18 October 2010
	5	20	28 October 2009	15 July 2010	14 June 2010	27 September 2010	23 May 2011
	6	20	1 September 2010	6 April 2011	7 February 2011	20 June 2011	16 January 2012
	7	30	4 May 2011	2012	17 October 2011[2]	5 March 2012 [3]	N/A

Series 1 (2006)

The 8-part first series was commissioned by the BBC in 2005 and began airing on 9 March 2006.

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
1	Episode One	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Barnaby Southcombe	9 March 2006
When the current Headmaster of Waterloo Road Comprehensive has a nervous breakdown, Jack Rimmer is thrown into the hot seat - very reluctantly. He takes a huge gamble in recruiting Andrew Treneman who promptly clashes with art teacher Kim Campbell. English teacher Tom Clarkson's life is a mess. He's about to be married to live-in girlfriend and fellow teacher Lorna Dickey, but he has fallen hook, line and sinker for Lorna's closest friend - drama teacher Izzie Redpath.
2	Episode Two	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Barnaby Southcombe	16 March 2006
Waterloo Road is in morning after a fatal car crash that killed one of its pupils, and left another in a coma. Izzie is still reeling from Tom kissing her at his wedding reception and Tom is feeling increasingly trapped. A battle of wills is developing between Kim and Andrew, could their mutual respect be the beginning of a simmering attraction? Meanwhile man-eating French teacher Steph Haydock is a woman on a mission and Jack is her target.
3	Episode Three	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Julie Edwards	23 March 2006
When heavily pregnant, fifteen year old Zoe Ramsden steps onto the school bus for her first day, Andrew predicts trouble. Steph thinks she and Jack are sharing something special, but Jack soon makes it clear that he does not feel the same. Lorna's pregnancy is driving her and Tom apart. She confides in her best friend Izzie that Tom does not want the baby. Meanwhile, Chlo Grainger is terrified that Holly will wake from her coma and reveal her involvement in the crash.
4	Episode Four	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Julie Edwards	30 March 2006
The pupils think it's hilarious when they see a fluffy bunny climb onto the roof of Waterloo Road School. But Izzie is mortified to discover that it's her unreliable ex-husband Jimmy Grainger with a serious message. Andrew discovers a homework scam and makes Lewis Seddon scrub graffiti of the walls as punishment. Jack is surprised when Steph's French class marks mysteriously improve. Andrew and Kim are extremely suspicious - will Steph's highly generous marking methods cost her her job? Meanwhile, Tom and Lorna's marriage is in serious trouble.
5	Episode Five	Steve Griffiths	Ian Bevitt	6 April 2006
Even though she and Tom are officially separating, Lorna is surprisingly upbeat. She decides to change her whole image and tells Izzie that it's because she needs a fresh start. Tom is still very much in love with Izzie; will she continue to deny that she feels the same way? Zak Walker is once again late for school and Head of English, Grantly Budgen has had enough of his tardiness. He confides in Andrew that he thinks Zak's problem could be drug related.
6	Episode Six	Harry Wootliff	Ian Bevitt	13 April 2006
Jack is panicking about the visit today by an LEA Inspector. He is surprised when the Inspector turns out to be attractive and sympathetic to the pressures the school is under. However, she has a bombshell to drop: one of the schools in the area has to close and the spotlight is firmly on Waterloo Road.
7	Episode Seven	Shaun Duggan	Jim Loach	20 April 2006
Jack, Andrew and Kim have organised an Open Day at Waterloo Road as a last ditch attempt to impress the LEA and keep the school gates open. Meanwhile, thug Lewis corners Kim during detention. He's aggressive and suggestive and Kim begins to panic. They are totally alone with no witnesses - how far will Lewis go? Meanwhile Izzie wants Tom to tell Lorna about their relationship.
8	Episode Eight	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Jim Loach	27 April 2006
It is the final day of reckoning for Waterloo Road as they await the decision of the LEA - will they close the school? Tensions are running very high. Kim is severely traumatised after the incident with bully Lewis. She has doubts as to whether she can continue teaching, but Andrew is determined not to let her leave Waterloo Road. It's icy in the staffroom between Lorna and Izzie. Lorna puts a tough face on, but beneath her cool exterior she feels her life has lost all meaning.

Series 2 (2007)

In 2007 a 12-part second series was broadcast from January to April.

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
9	Episode One	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Barnaby Southcombe	18 January 2007 **[N 1]
A brand new term sees wealthy sponsor, Roger Aspinall divide loyalties when he clashes with Jack over plans to turn the school into a super academy. Tom and Izzie get the shock of their lives and Kim finally has a romantic evening out with Andrew.
10	Episode Two	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Barnaby Southcombe	25 January 2007 **[N 1]
Jack lets Andrew do his worst as acting head teacher, but steps in when the local community turn against the school. Tom takes extreme measures to deal with Lorna.
11	Episode Three	Harriet Warner	Jim Loach	1 February 2007 **[N 1]
Izzie's life is turned upside down when daughter, Mika Grainger, becomes the victim of an internet hate campaign and Chlo lies to spend the night with Donte Charles. Jack falls for Davina Shackleton but has a teenage love rival in Brett Aspinall whilst Lorna and Andrew share a kiss.
12	Episode Four	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Jim Loach	8 February 2007 **[N 1]
Jack and Roger come to physical blows over the future of the school, while Brett learns some hard hitting home truths about his father. Steph is the victim of a mugging by an ex-pupil.
13	Episode Five	Harriet Warner	Farren Blackburn	15 February 2007 **[N 1]
The school goes on high alert when a female pupil is assaulted by a serial attacker. Tom is flattered by what seems to be a harmless schoolgirl crush and Lorna receives some devastating news.
14	Episode Six	Phil Ford	Farren Blackburn	22 February 2007 **[N 1]
Tom's career and relationship hang in the balance while Kim and Andrew work reluctantly together to find the truth behind Stacey Appleyard's allegations. Maxine Barlow makes a discovery which leads to the identity of the attacker.
15	Episode Seven	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Mike Cocker	1 March 2007 **[N 1]
A student teacher learns the ropes the hard way when he takes on the kids of Waterloo Road. Jack gives Davina and opportunity to prove herself in the classroom while Steph tries to find a new home for Maxine.
16	Episode Eight	Harriet Warner	Mike Cocker	29 March 2007
Jack and Kim are humiliated when a work experience placement goes disastrously wrong, and Steph puts her reputation on the line to speak up for Maxine. Davina finally lets Jack know how she feels about him.
17	Episode Nine	Ann McManus & Anne Marie O'Connor	David Innes Edwards	5 April 2007
Lorna gets to the heart of a persistent truant's real problem and Jack has the chips stacked against him in the final interviews for the permanent headship. Izzie and Tom's bitterness towards each other escalates.
18	Episode Ten	Harriet Warner	David Innes Edwards	12 April 2007
Lorna plays cupid by taking Tom and Izzie away for a surprise treat in the countryside; meanwhile Steph's attempt to put Jack right about Davina backfires.
19	Episode Eleven	Harriet Warner	Lance Kneeshaw	19 April 2007 **[N 1]
The school's healthy eating initiative goes out of the window when a local gang targets the school, selling burgers. Events take a sinister turn when a pupil collapses and is rushed into hospital.
20	Episode Twelve	Phil Ford	Lance Kneeshaw	26 April 2007 **[N 1]
Jack's determination to protect the kids and to find the source of the drugs makes him lose sight of the rising mayhem being wrought on the school by the new sponsor governor. Meanwhile, it's make or break for Kim and Andrew.

Series 3 (2007–08)

With the success of Series 2, an extended 20-part third series was commissioned and began airing from six months later from October 2007. Episodes 1-10 aired from October–December 2007 before the programme broke transmission over Christmas. Episodes 11-20 aired from January–March 2008.

Autumn Term
#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
21	Episode One	Harriet Warner	Marc Jobst	11 October 2007 **[N 1]
As the gates open for a new term at Waterloo Road the school is firmly in the spotlight following the murder of drama teacher, Izzie Redpath. Although Jack has won a national bravery award, he secretly blames himself for Izzie's death and struggles with PTSD.
22	Episode Two	Lisa Holdsworth	Marc Jobst	18 October 2007 **[N 1]
Not convinced by Steph's self-serving 'advice' to let it be, Jasmine Koreshi decides to trust her instinct and shares her concern about Paul Langley with deputy Eddie Lawson. Her suspicions are confirmed when Eddie finds Paul after a beating he literally asked for. When a big knife is reported to be missing from the school cafeteria the situation escalates.
23	Episode Three	David McManus, Annie Bruce & James Simpson	Dermot Boyd	25 October 2007 **[N 1]
Today is Waterloo Road's first ever girls' football match and Tom is preparing the team to give it all they've got. Meanwhile, Jasmine is having the day from hell. She can't control her class and loses it big style, throwing half the girls football team into detention and jeopardising the match.
24	Episode Four	Matthew Evans	Dermot Boyd	1 November 2007 **[N 1]
Matt Wilding injures himself in an effort to help wounded pupil, Ben McNulty, and is surprised when the boy recoils in horror as he bandages him. The situation becomes more bizarre when the usually apathetic Steph, swoops in and anxiously rushes a terrified Ben to A&E... is there more going on with him than meets the eye?
25	Episode Five	Fleur Costello	Luke Watson	8 November 2007 **[N 1]
It's a day of heartbreak at Waterloo Road. Donte is on the warpath after finding his wife, Chlo in bed with Brett. Steph needles Jack his impending marriage will be a charade unless he comes clean about their affair. If his relationship with Davina is as strong as he says it is, the truth won't break them up, will it?
26	Episode Six	David McManus	Luke Watson	15 November 2007 **[N 1]
Jack's called to account for past decisions and financial acrobatics, facing the biggest challenge of his career. Tom struggles to keep his new family together with his step-daughters hating each other and separated from their partners. Grantly's gambling spirals out of control.
27	Episode Seven	David McManus	Martin Hutchings	22 November 2007 **[N 1]
Everyone at Waterloo Road is still reeling after the shocking resignation of Jack. Everyone apart from Eddie, who seems destined to become the new acting Head. However, he's hardly had time to warm Jack's chair, when he's dealt a bitter blow in the shape of Rachel Mason, newly appointed Head Teacher.
28	Episode Eight	Lisa Holdsworth	Marc Jobst	29 November 2007 **[N 1]
Eddie is keen to prove Rachel wrong with his 'bad boys' wilderness trip but things go wrong and he is forced to make a life or death decision. Rachel tries to keep a lid on things with Chlo's return to school. Her high profile approach to truancy unwittingly puts a little boy in danger.
29	Episode Nine	Ann McManus and Sharon Oakes	Laurence Moody	6 December 2007 **[N 1]
A police investigation kicks off when Janeece Bryant and Karla Bentham make a shocking discovery during an archaeological dig. Speculations run rampant and the school might even harbour a murderer. Rachel forces Eddie to confront issues from his past while Mika shares a secret with Brett.
30	Episode Ten	Liz Lake	Laurence Moody	13 December 2007 **[N 2]
Matt's thrown into a panic when Rachel announces the school musical is to be performed earlier in the day for a VIP audience, without a proper rehearsal. It doesn't help that a student feeling snubbed plans to sabotage the important staging. Eddie's ex turns up out of the blue.
Spring Term
31	Episode Eleven	Lisa Holdsworth	Jenny Ash	10 January 2008
Rachel and Matt take four boys at risk on a day trip to prison, attempting to show them the realities of a life of crime. Ringleader Bolton Smilie tells tales about his dad's easy life as a powerful inmate and sees the trip as a laugh: not for long though. Meanwhile the rest of the school is doing mock exams and faced with the teachers derision of student's fears about their performance Eddie challenges the staff to re-sit one themselves.
32	Episode Twelve	Danny McCahon	Jenny Ash	17 January 2008
Darren Briggs sends Davina flowers and asks her out for dinner, supposedly as a thank you for helping his dyslexic son Darren Jnr. achieve better grades. She's initially flattered by his interest but when he becomes more intrusive she makes it clear she's seeing someone. Unfortunately, Darren Briggs doesn't seem to be able to take 'no' for an answer.
33	Episode Thirteen	Nick Hoare	Mike Adams	24 January 2008
Rachel's anxious about which construction firm will win the bid for Waterloo Road's new training centre - she must back blackmailer Stuart Hordley's bid or her past will be revealed. At Tom's, the sexual tension overwhelms Tom and Davina who end up in bed together - and Mika catches them. Janeece leaves her work experience at her dream job in a spectacular manner and gets a second chance in a care home with Maxine where she surprises herself and others with unexpected talents, taking to resident Bessie, played by Rosemary Leach, and helpless dementia patients.
34	Episode Fourteen	Doug Watson	Mike Adams	31 January 2008
When Jasmine intervenes in an altercation between bully Michaela White and a younger pupil, she has no idea the day will end in her suspension following assault allegations against her. Meanwhile, romance may be back in the air for Brett and Mika, and Stuart apologises to Rachel for blackmailing her and starts wooing her - but how genuine is he?
35	Episode Fifteen	Michael Jenner	Julie Edwards	7 February 2008
Matt's mother, Susan Wilding, suddenly announces she's on her way to visit and, in a panic, Matt quickly removes all traces of partner Colin from their flat. When the sixth formers are on work experience at Colin's company, Matt tells Colin that he wants him to move out for a few days since he's never told his parents about his sexuality. Maxine overhears and sends a text message back to the whole school, outing Matt as gay.
36	Episode Sixteen	David McManus	Julie Edwards	14 February 2008
Grantly is even more curmudgeonly than usual when he's asked to supervise Waterloo Road's bad boys alongside minxy duo Aleesha Dillon and Danielle Harker to cater for the Governors' AGM lunch. Meanwhile, it's the last day for supply teacher Wilson Bingham with whom Janeece has fallen in love with. She informs her stunned friends they're together and won't need to keep their love secret anymore after this day. Janeece ignores her friends warnings and leaves for a hotel for their first time, while the teachers find it hard to reconcile their growing suspicions about a sexual predator in their midst with the popular and competent Wilson.
37	Episode Seventeen	Gert Thomas	Laurence Moody	21 February 2008
Mika, frustrated by Tom ignoring her requests to go on an environmental protest, takes her eco-warrior plans with Brett to another level, on the building site of the new Training Centre. Their protest takes a dangerous turn when Mika's online-contacts, willing to do violence, show up to help.
38	Episode Eighteen	Fleur Costello	Laurence Moody	28 February 2008
When immigration officers arrive at Waterloo Road, Rachel learns that Sameen Azizi's family are being held in a detention centre and are due to be deported to Iran later that day. Sameen has escaped the centre and hid at the school, after her mother begged her to flee and finish her education in England. With Aleesha and Danielle she barricades herself in the changing rooms. Sameen's not going without a fight.
39	Episode Nineteen	Danny McCahon	Richard Standeven	6 March 2008 **[N 3])
Donte sees Davina getting into a swanky car and is shocked to see the driver is his old headmaster, Mr Rimmer. Jack, who has overcome his demons resulting from Izzie's death, is excited to have heard from Davina. He tells her about his new well-paid job as headteacher of an international school in Dubai, inviting her to accompany him. Will she come with him or stay to work things out with Tom?
40	Episode Twenty	Lisa Holdsworth	Richard Standeven	13 March 2008 **[N 4])
Tragedy is in store as Hordley throws a smouldering fag-end into the bins filled with paper. As they burst into flames it ignites a leaky gas canister, leading to a massive explosion and sending a fireball ripping through the school's canteen. Some pupils and teachers become trapped by the flames

Series 4 (2009)

A fourth series of another 20 episodes was commissioned in December 2007 and began airing from January 2009.

Autumn Term
#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
41	Episode One	Lisa Holdsworth	Minkie Spiro	7 January 2009 **[N 5]
Rachel is keen to start the new term with a clean slate and no more mistakes. But new pupil Earl Kelly is about to ensure that Waterloo Road has the worst first day it’s ever had…
42	Episode Two	David McManus	Minkie Spiro	14 January 2009
Rachel's sister Melissa Ryan risks getting them both fired when she loses control of her adult education class. Eddie is furious when he discovers that Rachel has gone behind his back. As the sparks fly between him and Melissa he has to assess how he really feels. Elsewhere in the school, the new security guard Dave Miller is taking his job seriously, until he develops a serious crush on Steph Haydock. Steph finds herself inundated with gifts, and it’s clear she’s going to have to let Security Dave down gently, but how…?
43	Episode Three	David McManus	James Erskine	21 January 2009
Davina’s reputation at Waterloo Road is at stake when she is accused of racism by a Maori supply teacher. With just her word against an experienced teacher’s, will she be able to clear her name? Meanwhile, an ill-thought out lie from Steph looks like it might just spell the end for Grantly's marriage...
44	Episode Four	Phillip Dodds	James Erskine	28 January 2009 **[N 6]
Romance abounds as Melissa’s speed dating event brings some unlikely couples together. Meanwhile, Tom’s feud with the Kelly’s intensifies when he becomes convinced that Earl is leaving dead birds on his doorstop. Trying to ease the situation, Eddie organises a falconry day at the school, but when one of the birds goes missing, there only seems to be one explanation...
45	Episode Five	Ann McManus & Avril Russell	Dominic Keavey	4 February 2009
Melissa has organised a Drugs Awareness Initiative for the school, with voluntary drugs tests for the senior year pupils. However, school Governor Ralph Mellor has his own agenda and plans to use the tests to get Marley Kelly kicked out of the school and away from his daughter, Flick Mellor, even if it means tampering with the results.
46	Episode Six	Louise Ironside	Dominic Keavey	11 February 2009
Matt has applied to be an emergency foster carer but may be biting off more than he can chew with his first ward – Sambuca Kelly. Meanwhile, Donte has organized an underground boxing match between Bolton Smilie and another pupil from a rival school. With Donte’s debts spiraling out of control, the boxing match is a quick win to earn some cash, but can he continue to keep the teachers in blissful ignorance?
47	Episode Seven	Karen McLachlan & Phillip Dodds	Matthew Evans	18 February 2009
Rachel is horrified when Eddie’s relationship with her sister Melissa takes a dramatic leap forward, but Philip seems to be hiding a secret that threatens everyone’s plans. Meanwhile, a loved-up Eddie must keep his mind on the job, but his day gets hijacked by an argument between Danielle and her father. What starts off as a debate about home-schooling versus state education soon escalates into a domestic dispute.
48	Episode Eight	Nick Hoare	Matthew Evans	25 February 2009
Earl’s doing his best to convince Maxine that they should have a baby. He wants them to finally have what they never got from their own childhoods; a proper family, a home and stability. This horrifies Steph, but Maxine’s will becomes stronger and more resolute – no one understands Earl like her. However, the arrival of a mystery girl looking for Earl has Maxine questioning if she really knows him at all. The furious confrontation that follows triggers a chain of events that leads to tragedy.
49	Episode Nine	Michael Jenner	Jonathan Fox Bassett	4 March 2009
The school is still reeling after the murder of Maxine Barlow. Rachel feels responsible - the buck stops with her. She plans to resign with immediate effect. However, the shock revelation from Paul that the gun in the school at the start of term was Earl’s compels her to try and secure Denzil Kelly’s release before she goes. Elsewhere, realising that life is precious, Donte surprises Chlo with a romantic proposition and Eddie organises a surprise for Melissa. He’s organised a beach wedding in a tropical paradise – and they leave the following week.
50	Episode Ten	David McManus	Jonathan Fox Bassett	11 March 2009
It’s the last day of term at Waterloo Road and everyone is excited about Bolton’s boxing final. Rob Cleaver is adamant that Bolton’s about to be Rochdale’s next Rocky and a loved up Jasmine is bursting with pride for her man. However, Bolton’s nerves are getting to him and so Rob offers him some help – a bottle of ‘legal’ pills. It’s also the day Eddie and Melissa are due to fly out to Barbados to get married, but things don’t quite go to plan and both Rachel and Eddie are left reeling when the truth finally comes out.
Spring Term
51	Episode Eleven	Lisa Holdsworth	Tim Hopewell	18 March 2009
It’s an exciting day at Waterloo Road as Kim Campbell returns from Rwanda to resume her role as Head of Pastoral Care. Popular with staff and students alike, Kim raises a few eyebrows when she turns up with a baby in tow, but no Andrew Treneman. Kim can’t wait to get stuck into work, but the planned careers day, involving former pupils of Waterloo Road, is thrown into chaos with the arrival of Jordan-esque glamour model, Sarah-Leanne. Kim finds herself battling with Sarah-Leanne to win the hearts and minds of her celebrity-obsessed students.
52	Episode Twelve	Nazrin Choudhry	Tim Hopewell	25 March 2009
Kim’s day starts badly when the uncle of her baby, Grace, shows up at the school threatening to expose a secret about his niece. Kim struggles to keep her personal life from impacting on her job as she tries to get rid of him. Desperate, she turns to Steph, who is immediately suspicious. With Kim’s eye off the ball, Karla Bentham becomes the victim of Michaela White’s scheme to make money, and another type of bullying. It’s a race against time for Kim to recover Karla before her own situation is exposed.
53	Episode Thirteen	Marc Pye	Jon Sen	1 April 2009
With Rachel on a course, Eddie's at the helm but soon finds out it's not going to be an easy ride - a community of travellers have pitched up next to the school and the kids are to be enrolled at Waterloo Road. Tensions soon mount between the pupils and the travellers. Eddie thinks he has the answer and arranges a football match, but things soon get dirty on the pitch and the simmering tensions of the day bubble over. Before he knows it, Eddie has a riot on his hands.
54	Episode Fourteen	Phillip Dodds	Jon Sen	8 April 2009
Matt's choir are practicing hard, now that Rachel wants a performance that evening. Matt is left deflated when it transpires most of the members were blackmailed to attend and the race is on to re-group and recruit willing members in time for their showcase. Meanwhile, a stack of STI leaflets that Kim has been distributing to her sex education class fall into the wrong hands. Kim is dragged before Rachel and Eddie to explain but she’s too consumed with worry as she’s found out the Home Office has hired a private investigator to track her and Grace
55	Episode Fifteen	David McManus	James Erskine	15 April 2009
Determined to reunite the girl’s football team, Tom persuades his old friend Captain Andy Rigby to run an army day at the school, using team building techniques to whip the girls into shape. However, the day descends into a shambolic mess when one pupil sees the opportunity for a personal act of revenge. Elsewhere, Davina is delighted to finally qualify as a teacher, and things seem perfect when Rachel offers her a job at Waterloo Road, but her day starts to unravel when she discovers that money has gone missing from her and Tom's joint account.
56	Episode Sixteen	Nick Hoare	James Erskine	22 April 2009
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. Forced together on a school trip, their antagonism builds to a life-threatening climax. Back at school with the exams in full swing, Chlo realises how much the future she wants will be restricted by motherhood. She is forced to make the hardest decision of her life, with devastating consequences for Donte.
57	Episode Seventeen	Louise Ironside	Julie Edwards	29 April 2009
Steph’s return to Waterloo Road starts badly when a pupil leads a class revolt and Rachel blames the problem on her poor teaching skills. The day takes a dramatic turn when Steph discovers the same pupil in a life-threatening situation, but can her actions redeem herself in Rachel’s eyes? Meanwhile Donte is struggling with Chlo’s decision to put their baby up for adoption so that she can pursue her dream of going to university. A concerned Kim mediates. She urges Chlo to involve Donte and ask Tom for advice, but Chlo seems determined to proceed no matter what.
58	Episode Eighteen	Michael Jenner	Julie Edwards	6 May 2009
Bitter battle lines are drawn between Chlo and Donte as they wrangle over their baby’s future, but when Chlo goes into a complicated premature labour, Donte finds himself at risk of losing his baby and his wife. Meanwhile, a Home Office official turns up at the school to tell a shocked Eddie and Rachel that Kim has taken Grace from Rwanda against her father's wishes. The officials paint her as little more than a criminal who paid another woman for her baby. What follows sees Kim’s world come crashing down around her.
59	Episode Nineteen	David McManus	Keith Boak	13 May 2009
Still reeling from losing Grace, Kim struggles to hold it together as organiser of a fundraising day at the school. But will a surprise visit from her ex, Andrew Treneman bring the support she needs or just raise more questions about Kim’s conduct in Rwanda? Meanwhile Rose Kelly and Candice Smilie prepare a menu for the relief day using their knock-off meat. It’s past its sell-by-date but they’ve given it a once-over and taken off the labels so that no-one is any the wiser. However, when a mystery illness strikes the school, the dodgy dealings in the canteen come under suspicion.
60	Episode Twenty	Lisa Holdsworth	Keith Boak	20 May 2009
Waterloo Road is in the final of North West Schools Choir of the Year competition, but things take a bad turn when it becomes apparent that Flick stole the lyrics for the song. Rachel decides to save the reputation of the school and withdraws them from the competition. Matt’s gutted and can’t bear for all their hard work and effort to go to waste. Can he and Steph pull out the stops and re-write another song in time to still take part? Back at the school, a loved-up Eddie is totally gob smacked to find Melissa waiting for him. He’s in for a further shock when she reveals that she’s pregnant.

Series 5 (2009–10)

A 20-part fifth series was commissioned in March 2009. Filming began on 11 May 2009 and began airing from Wednesday 28 October 2009 (Sunday 25 October on BBC One Scotland). Due to extensive news coverage on 11 May 2010, EastEnders and Holby City were instead shown on 12 May, and Waterloo Road was postponed for 2 weeks, due to the already scheduled Holby City episode on 19 May. The final two episodes of the series was delayed by 4 weeks, due to the World Cup, airing on 14 & 15 July respectively.

Autumn Term
#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
61	Episode One	Ann McManus	Matthew Evans	25 October 2009**[N 1]
It's all change at Waterloo Road as it has merged with local private school John Fosters, which was forced to close when wealthy parents could no longer afford the fees. As a result, around 100 new pupils are enrolled at Waterloo Road and neither the "posh" John Fosters pupils nor the "scuzzy" Waterloo Road kids are happy about it. The playground divisions are echoed in the staffroom as many of the old John Fosters team have been ushered in to ensure the smooth transition, much to the annoyance of the existing staff. Let the battle commence!
62	Episode Two	Maureen Chadwick	Matthew Evans	4 November 2009
The hostility between the ex-John Fosters pupils and their Waterloo Road peers continues unabated. Tensions increase when Amy Porter accuses Bolton of attempted rape after luring him into the girls’ toilets for a tryst; an accusation that a bewildered Bolton is quick to deny. New girl Lindsay James is quick to use the incident as another example that Waterloo Road pupils are trouble, happy to have a distraction from her father’s funeral which is taking place that day. Meanwhile Tom finds that his past is being unearthed thanks to Josh Stevenson.
63	Episode Three	Nick Hoare	Tim Hopewell	11 November 2009
Danielle and Aleesha stagger into school after a night out drinking in Rochdale's bars and clubs. Danielle, in particular, is suffering, so Paul steals some ethanol from the science lab in order to help her out with a "hair of the dog". Paul and Bolton start bootlegging the ethanol to the other pupils, not realising how dangerous the side effects of their concoction could be. Max Tyler soon discovers their scam but it's too late for barely conscious Danielle, who is rushed to hospital by Steph. Could Steph's lack of judgment prove to have serious consequences for both of them? While this goes on, Rachel and Max's relationship deteriorates and Tom discovers that Josh is indeed his son.
64	Episode Four	David McManus	Tim Hopewell	18 November 2009
Year 10 pupil Luke Pendle has kept the fact that he lives in a care home a secret from everyone, including his girlfriend Siobhan Mailey – who finds out the truth when she follows him home. Confused at his deceit, she confides in her best friend, Amy, who quickly spreads Luke's secret around the school. After a day of snide and nasty comments, Luke snaps – only to have the full force of Max Tyler's authoritarian rule descend on him. Steph starts a teaching course, Grantly organises a staff-room petition against Max's reforms and Tom tries to get to know Josh better, despite his son's resistance.
65	Episode Five	Phillip Dodds	Fraser MacDonald	25 November 2009
It's Open Day at Waterloo Road and the school is buzzing with preparations. Max and Rachel are determined to show that the merger with John Fosters is a success and set out to wow the parents and governors with a united school. Ruby Fry, meanwhile, has taken it upon herself to upgrade the school's buffet menu and puts caviar and other pricey sundries on her husband, John's, company credit card. When Ruby sneaks home to pick up some forgotten ingredients, however, she is confronted with bailiffs and John is forced to admit that his company is bankrupt. Steph tries new techniques to get her way with Jo and Josh's relatedness to Tom is made public.
66	Episode Six	Louise Ironside	Fraser MacDonald	2 December 2009
New deputy head Christopher Mead becomes the focus of unwelcome romantic attention when his Year 10 fan club become increasingly brazen. Christopher becomes concerned that one of his best students, Vicki MacDonald, is acting strangely, missing classes and handing work in late. When he discovers that Vicki has been sneaking off during school hours to work as an exotic dancer, he visits the club to talk her out of it, inadvertently putting himself in a vulnerable position. Vicki won't give up work and threatens to accuse Christopher of sexual harassment if he tells anyone. Josh's attempts to push his mum and dad together results in an admission by his mum and Steph tries to piece together what took place the night before.
67	Episode Seven	Liz Lake	Jill Robertson	9 December 2009
When quiet Year 10 student Cassie Turner accuses Amy, Siobhan and, later, Michaela of bullying her, it looks like the girl gang problem has returned to Waterloo Road. Despite the protests of innocence from the accused girls, however, Cassie's recent detached behaviour, along with her falling grades, is enough for Kim to haul the suspected offenders off to the Cooler. Cassie's best friends, Lauren Andrews and Sambuca, are hurt that she didn't go to them for help, but also believe she is being bullied. Helen Hopewell continues to struggle to stamp her authority on her pupils while Josh discovers the truth about his conception.
68	Episode Eight	Katie Douglas	Jill Robertson	16 December 2009
It's the day of Helen Hopewell's first official inspection and she is desperate to impress. Having just spent the night with Max, she now believes their romance might be reignited. Never one to miss an opportunity, Amy offers to keep the entire class under control – if Helen pays her for the favour. Terrified about losing her job, Helen agrees and can't help but think it's £20 well spent when the inspector is obviously impressed with her "teaching ability". It's only when Helen refuses to give further bribes that Amy runs to Rachel and confesses all. Auditions take place for the school's end of term talent show and Tom takes Josh out for some father-son bonding.
69	Episode Nine	Linton Chiswick	Jonathan Fox Bassett	23 December 2009
Rachel accompanies Lindsay to court for her mother's trial, but Marion's case isn't going well. In the observation gallery Michaela and Ros McCain are horrified to learn about Lindsay's sexual abuse. After a grilling from the prosecution, Lindsay breaks down in the witness box and finally confesses to Rachel the real events of that fateful day. Jo has been nominated for an award, but there is tension between her and Steph. Max tries to manipulate and bully both staff and students.
70	Episode Ten	Paul Logue	Jonathan Fox Bassett	30 December 2009
The governors have arrived at Waterloo Road to inspect the merger. Little does Rachel realise that Max intends to spend the day convincing them to fire her. Rachel and Max have a showdown in front of the governors, each blaming the other for the merger's failings; it's clear that they're not capable of working together. Sick of fighting a turf war with Max, a defeated Rachel hands in her resignation, believing her departure will at least provide some stability at Waterloo Road. However, Rachel's nephew, Phillip Ryan admits that Max has been abusive towards him and Kim reveals it all. Meanwhile Ruby runs an eventful talent show and Josh decides he wants to take a big step with Tom.
Spring Term
71	Episode Eleven	Maureen Chadwick	Matthew Evans	7 April 2010 **[N 7]
Rachel is determined to put the chaos caused by Max Tyler's dramatic departure firmly behind them. But for Kim it is not so easy to forget as she reveals that she is expecting Max's baby. It's year eight pupil Bianka Vale's birthday but the only present she wants is to spend time with her dad, Gary, who has separated from her mum. When Gary turns up at school Bianka is delighted to see him and persuades Grantly to allow her to leave with him. What Grantly doesn't realise is that there is a court order out against Gary, banning him from having unsupervised access to his children. Meanwhile, new pupil Finn Sharkey makes his presence felt, quickly making friends with Josh and Amy through his lack of respect for boundaries.
72	Episode Twelve	David McManus	Matthew Evans	14 April 2010**[N 7]
Ruby is still struggling to cope with her personal problems but is reluctant to take anti-depressants. To make matters worse she takes the year 10 class on a trip to a local farm, only for it to be a disaster from the outset with Lauren and Sam involved in an act of theft and Josh ending up in hospital. Run by Mark Moran, the older brother of year 10 pupil Craig, the farm is in deep financial trouble. Mark had asked Craig to cancel the trip as the farm is in no state for visitors but Craig “forgot”; he was hoping Ruby would see how much trouble they were in and help convince Mark to sell up.
73	Episode Thirteen	Sasha Hails	Tim Hopewell	21 April 2010**[N 7]
Kim and Chris come to blows over his introduction of an APU (Advanced Preparation for University) scheme for Ros, the school's brightest pupil. Kim believes the scheme should be open to everyone, but Chris thinks it's cruel to build up pupils' hopes of getting into a top university if their grades aren't strong enough. It's a battle of wills, won when Michaela stages a protest demanding to be allowed on the scheme and Rachel opens it up to everyone. Elsewhere, overweight pupil Aidan causes difficulties and Rachel searches for a new Healthy Eating Head, but gets a blast from the past.
74	Episode Fourteen	Lisa Holdsworth	Tim Hopewell	28 April 2010**[N 7]
It's Josh's birthday and Tom is planning a party. Josh and Lauren's flirting picks up pace, only to come to an abrupt end when the secret of Lauren's large birthmark on her back is revealed to the whole school. Totally humiliated and desperate, Lauren steals hydrogen peroxide from the science lab to try to bleach the birthmark away, but ends up getting an acid burn. Josh's treatment of Lauren leads to Tom's first disappointment in his son. Ruby organises a fashion swap and Grantly seems to be displaying textbook symptoms of depression.
75	Episode Fifteen	Phillip Dodds	Joss Agnew	5 May 2010**[N 7]
It's work experience day at Waterloo Road. Lauren and Josh are less than impressed with their jobs as a hairdresser and chef respectively while Chris ends up with Finn Sharkey as a teaching assistant. Finn cockily decides he can easily do Chris's job, and encourages mutiny in a year 8 class. In retaliation, Chris sets Finn up by giving him full authority in a classroom of year 12s, resulting in Finn being laughed at by the sixth formers who don't take him seriously. Sambuca elopes from her sports shop work experience to spend time with Bolton.
76	Episode Sixteen	Emma Taylor	Joss Agnew	26 May 2010**[N 7]
New boy Finn's disruptive behaviour continues at Waterloo Road and he persuades Josh and Amy to join him in smoking a legal high. For Amy, it's a far-from-pleasant experience and Josh has further side-effects when he starts hallucinating in class. Tom, worried about his son's behaviour, questions Josh who "fesses" up – believing that his dad would be cool about it as they are more like friends than father and son. However, Josh is stunned and humiliated by Tom's angry reaction and, in retaliation, he spikes Tom's lunch with the drug. Rachel's day of absence leaves Chris in charge with an important visitor and Adam, head of the Healthy Eating Programme, gives Ruby a helping hand.
77	Episode Seventeen	Katie Douglas	Jon Sen	2 June 2010**[N 7]
Head of French Jo Lipsett is full of encouragement for her brightest pupil, Ros, unaware that the girl has developed a serious crush on her. Buoyed by the success of her first exam, Ros kisses a shocked Jo, believing that she feels the same way – but Jo quickly goes to tell Rachel. When Rachel reveals that she knows about the kiss, a humiliated Ros confronts Jo – publicly declaring her love in the process. Jo angrily denies any feelings and in retaliation Ros formally accuses Jo of acting inappropriately. Rachel has no choice but to suspend Jo, leaving her questioning her future at Waterloo Road. Chris feels his APU scheme is under threat while Adam launches a takeaway food service.
78	Episode Eighteen	Liz Lake	Jon Sen	9 June 2010**[N 7]
Kim accompanies Chris on a Year 10 trip to an Art Gallery as she believes it will improve their relationship. Amy is encouraged by Finn to draw on priceless works of art, only to be caught on CCTV. Chris meets up with an attractive longtime friend who wants more whilst on the trip. Kim is jealous and when Chris tells his friend that he's in love with Kim, she confronts her, after which Kim goes into premature labour alone and helpless. Rachel announces she's engaged to Adam, whilst Ruby moves into a rundown flat, still taking medication.
79	Episode Nineteen	Alison Greenaway	Matthew Evans	14 July 2010
Finn and Amy are separated during school time in an effort to get their behaviour on track. They both lose it when Josh and Siobhan refuse to help them respectively. Meanwhile, the end of term ball is being organised and to keep prices low for students, the organisers are tasked with fundraising ideas. Adam starts making wedding preparations which has an impact on Ruby whose husband has asked for a divorce.
80	Episode Twenty	Nick Hoare	Matthew Evans	15 July 2010
Finn and Amy's relationship takes a terrifying turn and Rachel must decide where her future lies. When Finn's parents tell him they're moving to Los Angeles, his relationship with Amy looks doomed. Amy is later stunned when he proposes they make a suicide pact, rather than live without each other. A nervous Amy, who has become so dependent on him, agrees and they head off to an isolated beach. Meanwhile Steph with the help of Oliver organises the school prom. Rachel ties the knot with Adam and later on decides that Waterloo Road can survive without her.

Series 6 (2010–11)

In August 2010, a further 20-part sixth series was commissioned. Filming began on 9 November 2009 and finished on 7 May 2010. It began airing on BBC One from 1 September 2010.^[4][5] The series took a break from 27 October 2010 and continue on from Episode 11 from 2 February 2011.

Autumn Term
#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
81	Episode One	Lisa Holdsworth	Fraser MacDonald	1 September 2010
The arrival of dynamic new head teacher Karen Fisher heralds a fresh start for the school. Opinionated and ambitious, Karen is determined to bring change, making Waterloo Road a safe and vibrant place to learn. However, Karen's steely exterior masks a deeper fragility as she and her family wrestle with a recent tragedy. Karen's first challenge at the school arrives in the form of the Kirbys – sixth-former Jonah and 13-year-old genius Ruth – who have both been home-schooled by their father, Marcus. Marcus's ex-wife, Hannah, wants her children to experience mainstream schooling, but he has little faith in the state education system. While Jonah relishes the opportunity to make new friends and have new experiences, high-achiever Ruth feels she's got little to learn and soon takes matters into her own hands by running away.
82	Episode Two	Louise Ironside	Fraser MacDonald	2 September 2010
New head teacher Karen Fisher is clearly in her element at Waterloo Road and is joined at the school by her husband, Charlie, who is starting as a supply teacher. However, when 15-year-old Harry finds a suspicious message on Charlie's mobile about a lunchtime assignation, he begins to suspect his dad is having an affair. Harry dials the number on the text and is shocked to hear new Spanish teacher Cesca answer. He desperately enlists Sambuca's help and they follow Charlie on his lunchtime rendezvous. Together they spy on Charlie with Cesca, taking a photo as evidence. When Harry later tells Karen she refuses to believe him and assures him that it must be innocent.
83	Episode Three	Liz Lake	Roger Goldby	8 September 2010
Waterloo Road is running a new sexual health initiative which includes a confidential emergency contraception service. This causes consternation among parents and staff alike. Ronan and his girlfriend, Sarah, are concerned; their condom broke during sex, but while Ronan wants Sarah to take the morning-after pill, she's too mortified to go to the nurse. Jess also has cause for concern: her promiscuous behaviour has resulted in her needing the morning-after pill – again. Unable to go to the nurse herself, Jess persuades Vicki to get the pill for her. Vicki reluctantly agrees, but fails when the nurse realises she's not there for herself. The two girls get into a huge fight which results in Vicki revealing Jess's promiscuity in front of Chris. Chris is concerned for Jess's welfare but she misinterprets this as a sign that he still cares for her.
84	Episode Four	Philip Dodds	Roger Goldby	15 September 2010
Tensions are running high at Waterloo Road as the Fishers struggle to stay united on the annual celebration of Bex's birthday. In addition, the arrival of a new, gay student sparks confrontation and unearths some difficult truths. Reluctant to return Lauren's advances, an increasingly confused Josh directs his frustration towards new student Connor with a homophobic insult. But a much deeper issue is revealed when he tries to kiss Finn, who is disgusted with his friend's behaviour and quickly spreads word of it throughout the school. Following a fight, the two friends are forced to explain their actions to Tom and Charlie. However, Josh denies the kiss ever happened, much to Tom's relief, and later tries to prove everyone wrong by getting physical with Lauren.
85	Episode Five	Katie Douglas	Julie Edwards	22 September 2010
Janeece and Ruby come to blows over the subject of motherhood, while Marcus's first day almost ends in disaster when his proactive approach to teaching uncovers a shocking secret about Ronan's home life. After catching Ronan selling DVDs in class, and brimming with ideas about improving parent-teacher relationships, Marcus takes it upon himself to visit Ronan's father at home. A seemingly upstanding businessman, Ronan's father is upset that his son is selling his possessions, and both he and Marcus assume Ronan must be in some sort of trouble. However, it soon becomes clear that Marcus hasn't grasped the full picture and Ronan is in fact saving the money to flee Rochdale and escape his father's illicit family business. Events reach boiling point in the corridors of Waterloo Road and Ronan is forced to make a decision that will change his life forever. Meanwhile Josh is still struggling to come to terms with his coming out, and things are not helped by Tom's interference.
86	Episode Six	Paul Louge	Julie Edwards	29 September 2010
Cesca is drawn into a complicated situation that threatens to end her career. Meanwhile, Grantly's increasingly slovenly behaviour causes concern for Ruby, who is facing her own problems in the form of Janeece and John's blossoming friendship. Cesca's honest approach in her drugs-awareness class backfires when Sam comes to her asking for money to buy drugs. Sam's intentions are good, however; she wants to buy the drugs from Amy and Lauren and then throw them away in order to protect her friends. The ever-manipulative Amy doesn't trust Sam and hatches an elaborate plan to frame her. Facing exclusion, Sam relies on the honesty of her best friend, Lauren, while Cesca's reputation lies in tatters as Karen struggles to unravel the truth.
87	Episode Seven	Ellen Taylor	Joss Agnew	6 October 2010
Harry's bulimia reaches crisis point under the stress of bullying and his parent's separation, while the tension increases between Ruby and a heavily pregnant Janeece. Elsewhere, Waterloo Road stages the Interschool Debating Contest, giving Ruth a rare taste of popularity. When Finn discovers that Harry has sabotaged his plans for Jess to sleep over, he exacts revenge with a day of relentless bullying and chances upon Harry being sick in the toilet. Events reach a climax when Harry sinks to the bottom of the pool during a swimming lesson, a cry for help that leads both him and Finn to Karen's office. When Harry is finally forced to reveal his condition, Karen is left questioning her role as a mother.
88	Episode Eight	Ryan Craig	Joss Agnew	13 October 2010
Personal troubles spill over into the corridors of Waterloo Road. Vicki's home life continues to spiral dangerously out of control, Grantly's stubbornness compromises his ability as a teacher and Janeece begins to wonder if she's made the right decision about her baby. Now living in a hostel, Vicki is struggling to balance her schoolwork with visiting her critically ill dad in hospital. Following another poor exam result, a concerned Chris confronts Vicki, but she won't reveal the true extent of her dire situation and threatens Chris with blackmail if her grades are not changed. Finally, they strike a deal that helps Vicki but leaves Chris's career hanging in the balance.
89	Episode Nine	Neil Jones	Dermot Boyd	20 October 2010
A controversial classroom CCTV scheme spectacularly backfires when the cameras are turned on the teachers. Elsewhere, a familiar face in the name of Steph Haydock comes to the aid of a desperate Grantly, and Janeece finally confronts Ruby with the truth. When Chris launches a trial scheme to equip the classrooms with CCTV there is uproar among both staff and pupils. Jonah is outraged when he learns that the staff room doesn't have a camera and hatches a plan to expose the hypocrisy of the scheme, unwittingly stumbling upon Jess's and Chris's secret in the process. A violent clash in the corridors of Waterloo Road ensues, and Chris and Jonah attempt to cover up the truth in Karen's office.
90	Episode Ten	Nick Hoare	Dermot Boyd	27 October 2010 (BBC2 in Scotland due to live football)
It's the last day of term at Waterloo Road and it has dramatic consequences for the Fishers. Grantly's desperation reaches breaking point as he makes a huge mistake in the classroom and discovers the full cost of Fleur's care. All hell breaks loose among the A-Level students when they realise that Grantly has been teaching them the wrong syllabus all year – a mistake punishable with severe disciplinary action by Karen. Back at home, the situation worsens as Grantly discovers the financial cost of Fleur's care and hatches a desperate plan in order to raise the money. Steph offers her support, and Grantly is blessed with some end-of-term charity when the full extent of his wife's illness becomes clear to Karen and the school.
Spring Term
91	Episode Eleven	Ann McManus & Eileen Gallagher	Jill Robertson	2 February 2011 [6]
The new term kicks off at Waterloo Road with new arrivals for both staff and students, along with the launch of a controversial scheme to separate the boys and girls. Meanwhile, Bex Fisher continues to hide the details of her disappearance as she begins her first day back at school. In response to the boys' poor exam grades, Karen and Chris introduce a new single-sex teaching initiative, much to the disdain of staff and pupils. Especially unimpressed is the formidable new Head of Pastoral Care, Adanna Lawal, who rallies the rest of the staffroom into action against the segregation.
92	Episode Twelve	Ann McManus & Eileen Gallagher	Jill Robertson	9 February 2011
Janeece becomes embroiled in a complicated mother-and-daughter struggle leading to a dramatic showdown at Waterloo Road. Elsewhere, a dangerous attraction begins as Cesca tutors Jonah in Spanish lessons, and Grantly's increasingly dishevelled appearance draws attention among staff and pupils. When Janeece picks up Year 10 pupil Billie Taylor on her way to school, she notices that Billie's mother, Laura, is acting as primary carer for Billie's baby, Brooke. Concerned that Laura is trying to take the baby away from Billie, Janeece takes matters into her own hands – against the advice of Chris and Adanna. Events spiral out of control between mother and daughter and it becomes difficult to tell who has the baby's best intentions at heart...
93	Episode Thirteen	Carol Ann Docherty & Aileen Goss	Fraser MacDonald	16 February 2011
Karen attempts to piece together the mystery surrounding Bex's disappearance. Meanwhile, Cesca continues to test her professional and personal boundaries with Jonah and Nate feels the wrath of his father over his burgeoning relationship with Josh. Nate's uncomfortable relationship with his dad hits rock bottom when Matthew Gurney discovers that his son is gay. Unable to accept the news, Matthew blames the school for encouraging Nate's sexuality and orders him to keep away from Josh. Tom intervenes with some words of advice, prompting reconciliation with violent consequences. Two worlds collide when Grantly swaps books with Ruby and reluctantly samples the work of Jilly Cooper, a pleasure to which he refuses to admit.
94	Episode Fourteen	Paul Louge	Fraser MacDonald	23 February 2011
Ruby's political views land her in hot water following the arrival of a new Polish caretaker to Waterloo Road. Cesca, meanwhile, finds it increasingly hard to resist Jonah's seductive charm; Janeece and Ronan go head to head over a stolen test paper; and Bex tries to return to normality despite the presence of Hodge. When Ruby witnesses Martin Dowling and Kyle Stack taunting new Polish caretaker Lukas Wisniewski about his right to work in the country, she controversially takes the side of the pupils. Keen to clamp down on this behaviour, Chris discovers that the normally intelligent Martin is emulating his father's right-ring views to gain approval. Lukas is pushed to the brink when Martin and Kyle step up their hate campaign, leaving Ruby condemned by the school and questioning her own views.
95	Episode Fifteen	Nick Hoare	Robert Knights	2 March 2011
Harry's cry for attention veers out of control when he steals Karen's phone and causes turmoil among the staff of Waterloo Road. Meanwhile, Chris and Karen have their hands full with the school business initiative contest and Tom struggles to readjust during his first day back. When Karen and Harry come to blows over his falling grades, a disgruntled Harry gets his revenge by causing mischief with Karen's phone, sending incendiary emails to the other staff in the guise of his mum. As widespread anger and paranoia spread through the school, Karen is faced with an unexpected staffroom revolt. Sam Kelly returns to the school.
96	Episode Sixteen	Ellen Taylor	Robert Knights	9 March 2011
The truth surrounding Bex's disappearance is finally revealed when a fellow pupil discovers a shocking secret. It sends shockwaves throughout Waterloo Road and tests Tom's recovery when he's forced to deal with the aftermath. Elsewhere, Sam and Finn's mutual antagonism develops in an unexpected way, and Jonah gives Cesca a dramatic ultimatum. Bex finally confronts Karen with the truth surrounding her disappearance when Wayne Bodley, a Year 11 pupil, stumbles across a compromising video of her and spreads the footage around the school. It couldn't be a worse time for Bex, as she prepares her speech on the day of the head pupil elections, and it's left to a still-fragile Tom to get to the bottom of Wayne's behaviour.
97	Episode Seventeen	Ryan Craig	Jon Sen	16 March 2011
The corridors of Waterloo Road are buzzing with talk of Finn and Ronan's illegal party, but the boy's bragging ends up alienating the only two girls they want to show up: Sambuca Kelly and Vicki MacDonald. It is set to take place in an abandoned mill and word quickly spreads among the pupils, leaving the teachers in the dark. The party gets off to a good start but events escalate out of control, and it is up to Tom to save the day. Back at Waterloo Road, Cesca makes a life-changing discovery that turns her world upside down and leaves Jonah planning to abandon his education. Later, however, Jonah turns up at the party in a jubilant mood but his irresponsible behaviour leaves Cesca questioning his maturity. Bex prepares to run away with Hodge, even though Jess pleads with her to stay. When Karen finds out about Bex's plan, she enlists the help of Chris to track down her daughter. But when an increasingly desperate Hodge takes both Jess and Bex captive, there is a dramatic showdown.
98	Episode Eighteen	Liz Lake	Jon Sen	23 March 2011
Cesca and Jonah make a decision that will change their lives for ever and Grantly and Ruby form an unlikely creative partnership. Ronan's mentor, Dan, a modelling industry professional, proves to be a big hit with the ladies when he is brought in to judge the school fashion show. That is, with the exception of Adanna, who takes an instant dislike to him. When Ronan teams up with Bex, Jess and Vicki for the event, he notices Vicki's lack of confidence and convinces Dan to single her out for attention. However, his well-intended plan soon spirals out of control. Cesca goes to a clinic to have a termination while Jonah tries to dissuade her.
99	Episode Nineteen	Georgia Pritchett	Julie Edwards	30 March 2011
The secrecy surrounding Cesca's relationship with Jonah is finally lifted when she hands in her resignation to Karen. Elsewhere, Adanna unveils her latest plan to unite the sexes; Denzil conducts a life-threatening stunt; and creative differences threaten Ruby and Grantly's writing partnership. In a bid to finally go public with her relationship with Jonah, Cesca hands her notice in to a shocked Karen and Chris with a fabricated story about her father being sick. However, when a series of events arouses Chris's suspicions, he follows the pair and finally uncovers the truth, sending shockwaves through Waterloo Road and bringing the wrath of both Karen and Marcus.
100	Episode Twenty	Philip Dodds	Julie Edwards	6 April 2011
It's the day of the Waterloo Road pantomime and there's drama both on and off-stage as Finn gets Kyle purposely kicked off the cast, Cesca and Jonah rush to get married and Denzil's latest stunt ends in tragedy. When Finn goads Kyle into a fight, he gets Kyle kicked off the cast and takes the leading role himself – much to Sam's disgust. The bickering continues between Finn and Sam and, as the script veers unexpectedly off course, Kyle and Denzil exact an explosive payback, sending Adanna's good intentions up in smoke.

Series 7 (2011–12)

Autumn Term
#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
101	Episode One	Philip Dodds	Andrew Gunn	4 May 2011
A new term at Waterloo Road gets off to a noisy start when Karen arrives to discover the alarm going off and her new site manager, Rob Scotcher, taking a laid-back approach to the problem. When a Year 12 pupil abandons and then claims her baby, Karen is concerned for the girl, her child and the dark secret she's keeping. New teachers Eleanor Chaudry and Daniel Chalk want to make a good impression, but the kids aren't going to give them an easy ride. "Chalky" is instantly marked out as a soft target, while Ms Chaudry's strict rules land Sambuca Kelly in the "cooler". What Eleanor sees as unruly behaviour in Sambuca is just a personality clash according to Tom, but her erratic behaviour gives cause for concern.
102	Episode Two	Liz Lake	Andrew Gunn	11 May 2011
Year 12 pupil Martin Dunbar is branded a "perv" by his classmates when he's caught poring over a lingerie magazine and creeping around the girls' changing rooms. Josh tries to help in the face of aggression by Finn and Chris thinks something's not right. While Karen thinks it's typical teenage behaviour, the truth is more complicated. Sambuca and her mum have to face a harsh reality when they discover what's been causing her recent headaches. While neither is ready to admit to anyone else what's going on, Sam finds a confidante in an unlikely place.
103	Episode Three	Katie Douglas	Jill Robertson	18 May 2011
When Amy discovers she has a stalker she feels like a celebrity – but the novelty soon wears off as things get personal and she decides to take her own revenge. But when Eleanor reveals who the stalker is, her handling of the situation gives Karen grounds for concern – and an irate parent in her office. Meanwhile, the sixth formers turn the cameras on themselves for their English project and, while Ronan uses his film to show Vicki his real feelings, Finn and Josh get into trouble over their action-packed film-making.
104	Episode Four	Chris Murray	Jill Robertson	25 May 2011
When new girl Evie Prior arrives at Waterloo Road, something about her story doesn't quite add up. It's not long before she's upsetting her classmates and causing problems for Karen. Evie tries to empathise with Finn, who's devastated by girlfriend Sam's terminal illness. But when Evie's story unravels and the truth is revealed, the school is forced to deal with the fallout. Meanwhile, it's appraisal time for the over-confident Eleanor and the nervous Daniel Chalk. Karen sits in on their classes and finds room for improvement for both teachers. But has she got it in for Ms Chaudry?
105	Episode Five	Carol Ann Docherty & Aileen Goss	Julie Edwards	1 June 2011
It's launch day for Karen's new community café and she's invited the Director of Education along. But with nervous teacher Daniel Chalk in charge, will the café be ready in time? Twins Shona and Rhona are acting up in class, because they're caught in the middle of a bitter custody battle between their mum and gran. As the court makes its decision, the twins' gran takes matters into her own hands, with a stunt that could jeopardise the café launch.
106	Episode Six	Liz Lake	Julie Edwards	8 June 2011
Sam is keen to find the father she's never known before she dies, and secretly enlists the help of Lauren and Finn on a quest to Blackpool. But when she most needs someone to rely on, will Sam be disappointed? After a run of bad publicity, Karen is keen to promote a positive image of Waterloo Road and hires PR woman Linda Wickes to put a positive spin on things. Will Karen recognise her school after Linda's given it a makeover? And when Richard Whitman, the Director of Education, arrives unannounced, he makes no secret of his disapproval of both the PR launch and Karen's professionalism.
107	Episode Seven	Julie Dixon	Joss Agnew	15 June 2011
Exam fever hits the sixth form and, with Richard Whitman on a personal vendetta to close Waterloo Road, there's a lot riding on the exams going well. But things don't get off to a smooth start: Vicki's got more than exam nerves to deal with – she's discovered she's pregnant with Aiden's child. But his solution to Vicki's dilemma causes more problems than it solves, as Ronan takes the blame for their rash actions. It's the day of Sam's memorial service and everyone's on edge. As Finn empties Sam's locker Lauren and Amy help him to appreciate the sentimental value of the little things that are left behind. At the memorial service Denzil struggles with his grief, especially when new girl Scout inadvertently steals Sam's jumper, while Jess makes her own shock admission.
108	Episode Eight	Davey Jones	Joss Agnew	22 June 2011
Karen starts to doubt Chris's judgement when he tries to help newcomer Scout. She's unwashed, hungry and sleeping in class, and when Chris finds out that she's working as a drug courier he steps in to rescue her from her feckless family. But he finds himself in trouble both with Karen and the police as he tries to do right by Scout. The staff worry about redundancies as a warning notice is served on Waterloo Road, but Karen assures them she intends to appeal against it. With Eleanor Chaudry still spying on the school, Richard Whitman has plenty of inside knowledge that could help him close down the school.
109	Episode Nine	David McManus	Brian Kelly	29 June 2011
It's decision day at Waterloo Road as the staff nervously await the Local Authority's decision on whether to close the school. Pressure grows on Eleanor as she realises the consequences of her actions and Karen discovers her duplicity. Meanwhile, Chris stirs up some healthy competition between the staff and Year 10s as they pull on their wellies to help with a community garden project. But he's quickly sucked back in to dealing with Scout's dysfunctional life as her mum leaves her and brother Liam home alone.
110	Episode Ten	Nick Hoare	Brian Kelly	6 July 2011
The whole school gears up to face an independent inspection. But when the lead inspector discovers that Chris has allowed a pupil to spend the night at his house, it's Karen's job that's on the line. As the staff do their best to rally round, Jess issues Eleanor with an ultimatum: if she really wants to save Waterloo Road, she needs to take action. With Scout and her brother Liam's mum still missing they face being taken into care. Scout takes matters into her own hands and decides to run away. But with the police, Chris and a drug dealer in pursuit, it's not going to be easy.
Spring Term
111	Episode Eleven	Davey Jones	Andrew Gunn	14 September 2011
New headmaster Michael Byrne arrives at Waterloo Road with big ambitions to improve the school, bringing with him a team of high-achieving teachers including newly-weds Jez and Sian Diamond and former Waterloo Road teacher Matt Wilding. Left scarred by a pupil's knife attack at his last school, the new head is called to court to hear the verdict of the trial. Elsewhere, Phoenix and Harley Taylor struggle to hide the death of their nan and Finn begins to show an interest in newcomer Trudi, sister of the nearby estate's ringleader Tariq Siddiqui.
112	Episode Twelve	Ann McManus & Eileen Gallagher	Andrew Gunn	21 September 2011 (22 September in Scotland)
Jez and Sian host a dinner party for the staff, but are shocked when Jez's estranged children arrive. At the school, Michael clashes with Grantly and Matt and Scout bond over guitar lessons. Michael also attempts to reunite the Taylors with their father, and Vicki decides to re-take her science A-Levels.[7]
113	Episode Thirteen	Jake Riddell	Julie Edwards	28 September 2011
New Head of English Linda Radleigh arrives at Waterloo Road to Grantly's fury. Tasked with keeping an eye on Emily while her sister is released from prison, she soon faces difficulties. Meanwhile, Chalky tries to impresse Janeece by signing up to Jez's Fit Club, and Michael spends time with Sian.[8]
114	Episode Fourteen	David McManus	Julie Edwards	5 October 2011
It's the day of Waterloo Road's rugby clash with St Mary's and Jez, under pressure to deliver the morale-boosting victory that he's promised Michael, enlists the help of combative ex-pro Ken Watling. When Ken orders that Zack be dropped from the team, Jez reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile, between a stressed-out Vicki and Ronan and when Vicki injures herself, Sian becomes suspicious that Ronan is hitting his girlfriend. Phoenix, meanwhile, is over the moon when Nelson presents him with a moped for his birthday, and later that night professional boundaries are crossed for Linda and Michael when she makes him an indecent proposal...[9]
115	Episode Fifteen	Jess Williams	Reza Moardi	12 October 2011
Matt has organised a special orchestra project and is irked when Michael insists that Tariq is included. Michael himself is trying to keep his distance from Linda and is troubled when Sian accepts Linda's help to input the grades. His instinct proves correct when Linda confesses to Sian about their tryst, but Sian's reaction to the news provokes unexpected consequences that could have serious implications for her marriage. Michael's world is rocked even further by the sudden arrival of Wayne. Meanwhile, Scout is over the moon when Mia, a mid-twenties MS sufferer, offers her the position as a live-in carer, but Em's recklessness threatens to jeopardise everything.
116	Episode Sixteen	Ben Ockrent	Reza Moardi	19 October 2011
When Madi is mugged on the way into school, an enraged Jez responds by starting boxing classes, but these prove short-lived after Zack floors Harley and Michael intervenes. Tariq, meanwhile, has been tasked with recruiting prefects, but Michael changes tack after seeing Tariq's ju-jitsu moves on Jez, instructing him to lead self-defence classes instead. In a rare moment of mutual understanding Tariq confesses to Finn that he was bullied while he was in the young offenders unit, but the pair's new friendship doesn't last long when Tariq discovers the truth about Finn and Trudi's relationship. Meanwhile, Michael is under pressure after concealing the CCTV footage of his altercation with Wayne, and Linda's wayward pet rabbit, Roger, causes mayhem when it is set loose in the school.
117	Episode Seventeen	Chris Murray	Alex Kalymnios	26 October 2011
Michael is appreciative of Sian's support when a newspaper article announces his salary. He then confides in her about his house being broken into, but is alarmed when footage of his fight with Wayne is emailed to him anonymously. Meawhile, Tom is irked when he learns that a teaching assistant, Greg, has been brought in by Linda to help him. When Greg's background and knowledge of English literature doesn't quite ring true, a suspicious Tariq lays a trap for him.
118	Episode Eighteen	Philip Gawthorne	Alex Kalymnios	2 November 2011
Margaret Harker, the wife of a local entrepreneur, is visiting the school to consider if she should make a sizeable donation to Waterloo Road. However, Michael finds it hard to keep focused when he discovers that it is Phoenix who has been emailing him the footage of him leaving an injured Wayne on the roadside. When a panicked Sian tells Michael that Linda knows about their affair, he struggles to keep up his professional façade in front of the important visitor. New pupil Freddie is hoping to make a full recovery after his heart transplant but his enthusiasm about being back in mainstream school makes him an easy target in class and he brushes up against Denzil and Phoenix who think he's a little "freak". Meanwhile, Scout and Emily's rebellious behaviour continues and they both get matching tattoos. Ronan and Finn try to mend their broken hearts by planning to get some girls at Phoenix's house party, but this goes wrong when Finn gets drunk and embarrasses himself in front of Trudi. Chalky has more luck in love when Linda, jealous of Michael and Sian, agrees to go on a date with him. After an awkward start, they end up having a fun night.
119	Episode Nineteen	Muirinn Lane Kelly	Fraser MacDonald	9 November 2011
Waterloo Road welcomes Viv O'Donnell, local radio DJ superstar, who has arrived to host her live radio show at the school. Everyone's excited about having a masterclass in radio journalism from a chat show supremo; everyone, that is, except her daughter Andi, a loner in Scout and Emily's class, who shies away from her mum's limelight. Sian and Michael wake up late, having spent the night together in a hotel. Jez, meanwhile, is trying to move past his suspicions but he steals Sian's car keys to check her GPS, only to discover that she has lied about her whereabouts and had really been at a hotel. He confronts Sian, who breaks down with guilt and confesses to the affair. Trudi gets a raw deal from Finn when it accidentally comes out that her dad has marriage plans for her with a family friend. And Tariq comes to Chalky's aid when he burns his surprise dinner for Linda.
120	Episode Twenty	Nick Hoare	Fraser MacDonald	16 November 2011
The last day of term starts badly for Michael when he finds a threatening note on the dashboard of his car. Meanwhile, Jez's unexpected arrival during the staff briefing scuppers any hope that the prize-giving will be the focus of the day. Grantly informs a rattled Michael that Jez will be making a formal complaint to the governors about his affair with Sian and matters come to a head when Jez pulls Madi and Zack out of class to take them to Ireland. As they drive off, Wayne slips in to school with revenge on his mind and Michael finally gets a chance to confront his stalker. Elsewhere, Emily tries desperately to prevent Scout from moving away with her foster parents and Ronan and Vicki say goodbye to Waterloo Road.

Future Episodes

The BBC have commisioned 50 more episodes to air over a 2 year period, starting in Autumn 2012. From this point on the series will be set in Greenock in Scotland.

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