The BEST episodes of Grange Hill

Every episode of Grange Hill ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Grange Hill!

Grange Hill is a British children's soap opera television series originally made by the BBC and portraying life in a typical secondary school. The show began its run on 8 February 1978 on BBC1, and was one of the longest-running programmes on British television when it ended its run on 15 September 2008.

Last Updated: 10/1/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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#1 - Episode 18

Season 21 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/26/1998

Cracker and Gemma's mice escape, convincing Mrs. Holmes there is a rodent infestation. Wayne persuades Matt to tell the truth to Mr. Robson, and Sean is brought to justice.

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Episode 16
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9.50
4 votes

#2 - Episode 16

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/26/1982

It's time for the School Review, but will the satirical tone be too strong for Mrs. McClusky?

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Episode 4
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9.33
3 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/9/1981

Gripper Stebson makes his first appearance and gives Grange Hill a bad reputation at the sweet shop. Mr Hicks seems to be a bit of a head-case at the swimming lesson: he pushes Christopher Stewart (Stewpot) who cuts his head. He talks his way out of it, when Stewpot's parents come to complain, because the boys are scared of him. Mr. Baxter announces that Mr Hicks will be taking P.E. Mr. Hicks now has it in for Stewpot. Miss Lexington senses something is wrong and speaks to Bullet Baxter, who reprimands her for listening to tittle-tattle, however, older kids are putting doubts in his mind, so he surreptitiously goes to watch Mr. Hicks in action. When he sees Hicks pushing Christopher to the ground, he calls him out and punches him on the jaw.

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Episode 6
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9.00
3 votes

#4 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/25/1980

It's a case of too many cooks spoil the broth when it comes to catching the bike thieves, but perhaps Tucker will save the day. Tracy sees Mr. Sutcliffe and Miss Mooney holding hands outside a jewellers shop. Sally is visited in hospital by Tracey and Karen.

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Episode 5
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9.00
1 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/13/1981

While talking about the bad behaviour of Doyle, Trisha learns that the school has a file on her. Tucker seems confident about his art winning the Magazine Cover Competition, but Doyle seems determined to scupper him. Trisha and Susi have another meeting about their rights and problems- a poll is being held asking everyone about their opinions. Trisha goes to see Mrs. McClusky about being treated like kids, and asks to see her file. Alan finds Susi is at his house, and she ropes him into working out a plan of action.

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Episode 7
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9.00
2 votes

#6 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/20/1981

The proposal of new costly sports gear causes an uproar.

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Episode 8
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9.00
2 votes

#7 - Episode 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/1981

Duane is infatuated with Miss Lexington, and Danny's ill-conceived lottery falls foul of Gripper's dirty tricks.

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Episode 9
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9.00
2 votes

#8 - Episode 9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/27/1981

Trisha gets involved with the school council when a rumour starts that school uniform might be brought back.

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Episode 12
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9.00
3 votes

#9 - Episode 12

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/1982

A busy day at the zoo. Who is better behaved, Grange Hill or the animals?

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3 votes

#10 - Episode 17

Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/4/1986

Fay arranges a date with Mr. King. Ziggy plays a trick on Imelda at the swimming baths, but it doesn't have the result he expected.

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9.00
2 votes

#11 - Episode 17

Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/1987

Gonch convinces Trevor that the school is haunted. A teacher-student meeting ends abruptly when all of the students' ideas are summarily rejected.

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9.00
3 votes

#12 - Episode 2

Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/1992

Ms. Janowitz suggests the idea of a school newspaper, and Nat continues exhibit a changeable personae until it becomes evident that she is just one of a pair of twins.

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Episode 16
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8.67
3 votes

#13 - Episode 16

Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/15/1985

The French kids go home, Mr. Bronson's got a new wig, and the thieves are finally found.

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3 votes

#14 - Episode 13

Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/16/1993

Robyn is missing, and the police search everywhere, including the travellers' camp. Justine gets a lesson in etiquette from Mr. Brisley.

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8.67
3 votes

#15 - Episode 12

Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/15/1991

On the day of the Dartmoor trip, Ray arrives with his brother's bike, and his wallet. Justine realizes that Chrissy is pregnant after all, and lied about her test.

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8.67
3 votes

#16 - Episode 14

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/1986

Julia and Laura's all night party is a disaster, and Roland finds out the truth about Zammo.

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Episode 16
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8.60
5 votes

#17 - Episode 16

Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/1984

On an orienteering course, Mandy and Sarah move a control marker for a laugh, and Mr Baxter and Roland get hopelessly lost.

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8.50
2 votes

#18 - Episode 3

Season 22 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/1999

Max takes up the tuba. Alec and Judi get locked in a storeroom then when Alec's careless match starts a fire, and the only exit is the window, Judi falls to her death.

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2 votes

#19 - Episode 16

Season 21 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/19/1998

The Double Dare Gang return the stolen hockey gear in an unconventional manner. Judi realizes that the CCTV might prove that Wayne is innocent.

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2 votes

#20 - Episode 15

Season 21 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/17/1998

Arnie punches Chris when he discovers Chris's relationship with Dill. Matt plants drugs on Wayne who is expelled when they fall out of his pocket after a talk on bullying.

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#21 - Episode 14

Season 21 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/12/1998

Laurie catches out Dill and Chris, Judi removes her dressing, and Dennis suffers an ordeal in the courtroom to settle his compensation claim.

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8.50
2 votes

#22 - Episode 20

Season 19 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/28/1996

There's a surprise for Robyn as Mr. Parrott returns to school. While the Grease show is performed, Mrs. Maguire's baby is delivered by Dennis and Lucy in the loos.

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2 votes

#23 - Episode 1

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/1988

Misdirecting the new first formers becomes a fun pastime for Grange Hill. A thief is targeting school property. Julia has gone, and Fred wastes no time making advances towards her best friend Laura.

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2 votes

#24 - Episode 23

Season 10 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/24/1987

Trevor Cleaver gets his come-uppance when he participates in an exorcism of the Grange Hill Ghost.

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2 votes

#25 - Episode 20

Season 10 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/13/1987

Helen and Georgina bid Harriet farewell, Zammo and Jackie go shopping for wedding outfits, and Fay has an unexpected encounter at the craft fair.

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