The WORST seasons of Heartbreak High

Every season of Heartbreak High ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of Heartbreak High!

A group of students at an inner-city high school in Sydney deal with the many obstacles life throws at them including love, racism, broken homes, homelessness and drug addiction.

Last Updated: 7/28/2025Network: Network 10Status: Ended
Season 5
star
6.33
3 votes

#1 - Season 5

First Aired 12/3/1996

An entirely new school, new staff and new students keep the tensions running high and bring in even more trouble to the Hartley hallways this year.

Season 4
star
6.33
3 votes

#2 - Season 4

First Aired 3/26/1996

With university looming, the students look to the future and hope for top exam scores. Meanwhile, the Shark Pool comes under threat of a new owner.

Season 3
star
6.67
3 votes

#3 - Season 3

First Aired 8/20/1995

Hartley students deal with a distressing death, a new teacher and a newly revealed drug addiction. But they still find time to hang at the Shark Pool.

Season 2
star
7.00
3 votes

#4 - Season 2

First Aired 5/21/1995

A search for a parent, forbidden feelings, an ailing basketball squad and two shocking deaths fill up the school year for the students at Hartley. A controversial teacher returns and a student’s life gets derailed while another’s music career takes off as the threat of a school shutdown arises.

Season 1
star
7.60
5 votes

#5 - Season 1

First Aired 2/27/1994

High school's hard enough, but a tragic loss, a teacher’s scandal, brushes with authority and an unexpected surprise all shock the Hartley student body.

Season 7
star
8.00
1 votes

#6 - Season 7

First Aired 8/8/1998

Season 6
star
8.00
1 votes

#7 - Season 6

First Aired 6/23/1997

Nothing comes easily for the students at Hartley as they must face new hardships, navigate new relationships and learn life’s harsh lessons together.