The WORST episodes of Waterloo Road

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

Affairs, scandals, blackmail and many, many headteachers. Who said education was easy?

Last Updated: 4/20/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
The Madness Of King Windsor
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#1 - The Madness Of King Windsor

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2013

Princess is feeling increasingly irritated by George, which ends up leading to a temptation with one of his pupils. It is the battle of the sexes as Simon’s Apprentice competition takes over the school. Kevin suffers with itchy feet. Audrey believes that she’s made a new friend.

Spartacus
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#2 - Spartacus

Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/28/2013

Barry's behaviour finally makes Sian snap. With Sian's teaching career on the line, can Michael and the school save her? Elsewhere, Christine discovers Connor and Imogen are engaged, Kevin and Chalky's new phone app causes a stir and Scout's mum makes an unwelcome return.

Paradise Found
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#3 - Paradise Found

Season 8 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/7/2013

It’s exam day and Scout’s promising future is in jeopardy thanks to mum, Tina; Connor is torn between the two women in his life as his secret wedding to Imogen approaches; and opportunity comes calling for Chalky and Kevin.

Nowhere to Run
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#4 - Nowhere to Run

Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2013

Lula disapproves when new Waterloo Road pupil, Fergal, tempts Harley to behave dangerously out of character; Lorraine makes a surprise announcement; and Grantly struggles to keep his illness under wraps.

Directors: Daniel Wilson
Writer: Viv Adams
Princess of Spices
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#5 - Princess of Spices

Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2013

Maggie’s patience is put to the test when Rhiannon goes off the rails; Sonya sets about recruiting a school handyman; and Connor is bullied into a dodgy deal by Barry.

Directors: Daniel Wilson
Grandmaster
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#6 - Grandmaster

Season 8 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2013

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

Directors: Craig Pickles
Writer: Kim Millar
Tan-Tastic
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#7 - Tan-Tastic

Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/23/2013

Sonya has a day from hell which sees her dumped by Ndale and hospitalising Rhiannon; Lorraine and Nikki reach a crossroads in their relationship, Steve-O tightens his grip on Connor and Kevin; and an ex-pupil makes a surprise return to Waterloo Road.

Directors: Craig Pickles
Writer: Liz Lake
Love Hurts
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#8 - Love Hurts

Season 8 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/28/2013

Steve-O continues his reign of terror over Connor and Kevin, forcing Dynasty into a shock decision; Christine contemplates moving on from Waterloo Road; and Lula makes an unlikely ally in the shape of new science teacher, Esther Fairclough.

Revenge
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#9 - Revenge

Season 8 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/6/2013

Desperate to rid themselves of Steve-O, Kevin and Connor enlist the help of Barry with a dramatic, but dangerous, plan; Sonya gets involved in love rival Audrey’s wedding – much to Ndale’s horror; and Michael clashes with Lorraine, forcing him to make a decision which will change Waterloo Road forever.

Sugar Mummy
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#10 - Sugar Mummy

Season 8 - Episode 27 - Aired 6/13/2013

It is the day of Audrey and Ndale's wedding, but with jealous Sonya as bridesmaid the day may not go so smoothly. Elsewhere, Michael is keeping his plans to save Waterloo Road secret from Christine, Lula steps up her plans against Nox, and Nikki's first day as headteacher does not go to plan.

Journey’s End
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#11 - Journey’s End

Season 8 - Episode 28 - Aired 6/20/2013

Michael returns to the school and makes one last ditch effort to stop Lorraine from making the school fee-paying. Lula’s campaign against Nox Pharmaceuticals reaches a shocking conclusion. The rift in the Barry family increases forcing Carol into taking some drastic action.

The Adrian Pile Show
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#12 - The Adrian Pile Show

Season 8 - Episode 29 - Aired 6/27/2013

The Barrys family get ready to air their dirty laundry on national television. Kevin ends up under the spotlight though after an unexpected guest shows up. Christine decides to enjoy her new role as the school’s head teacher with gusto. Maggie needs to make a heart-breaking decision.

Directors: Dermot Boyd
Hero
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#13 - Hero

Season 8 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/4/2013

Everybody is pleased to have Grantly back now that he is over his illness. Tom gets ready to donate his kidney to his life-long friend. After Kyle Stack shows up at the school though, the day ends in disaster as Tom attempts to help him.

Beyond The Call Of Duty
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#14 - Beyond The Call Of Duty

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/2013

The school is still in mourning following Tom Clarkson's death as the new term starts. Audrey finds herself out of her depth after she suspects new pupils, Lenny and Lisa, are being neglected. New teacher, Sue Spark, feels the pressure on her first day. Simon has a secret he is keeping from the rest of his colleagues.

Sue Spark’s Bad Day
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#15 - Sue Spark’s Bad Day

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2013

The day from hell for new science teacher, Sue Spark, leads to a shady alliance with a student. George introduces the school to his new Mandarin teaching assistant, and wife, Princess Windsor, who is immediately popular with some of his class. Elsewhere, the pupils revolt against Christine’s cuts.

Man of the Match
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#16 - Man of the Match

Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/21/2013

Tom clashes with Michael over his decision to ban star player Kacey from the boys' football league final, causing Kacey's identity issues to come to a head with shocking results. Meanwhile, Imogen refuses to wear the engagement ring that Connor has bought her - has she got cold feet?

Text Rated
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#17 - Text Rated

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/2013

It is the launch party for Waterloo Junk-tion and Rhiannon’s determined to bag herself a date. George attempts to sort things out with Princess but learns that it might be too late. Audrey finally works out that her new friend Moira isn't what she seems to be.

Crossing The Line
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#18 - Crossing The Line

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2013

Audrey has worked out the twin’s plan to try and scam her out of money, and calls in their estranged grandfather for support. George is upset about Princess’s exit and Christine finally realises that he can’t teach Mandarin without her. Connor finds some hidden talents in the Home Economics class.

Grantly’s Perfect Poetry
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#19 - Grantly’s Perfect Poetry

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2013

Grantly returns to teaching at the school and soon finds the place as chaotic as ever. Kacey prepares for her first boxing match. Barry sees it as an opportunity to make some money. Sue starts to take tranquilisers to help get her through the day.

Lies Mothers Tell
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#20 - Lies Mothers Tell

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/2013

The pupils and staff attempt to come to terms with the loss of Grantly. Nikki has a really difficult decision to make after her estranged daughter shows up at the school. Kacey is excited about going to America and decides to try and take matters into her own hands after Carol refuses to let her go.

Don’t Mention The War
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#21 - Don’t Mention The War

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2013

It’s Living History Week at Waterloo Road and the whole school is in high spirits but it’s not long before the day takes a turn for the worse when three pupils take seriously ill. Simon and Sue up the ante in their campaign against Christine and Kevin woos Dynasty back into his arms.

Father Figure
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#22 - Father Figure

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/2013

A visit from boxing champion Nicola Adams restores Kacey’s confidence in her own abilities. Lenny makes a friend in the new supply teacher, but panic soon ensues when it’s discovered the teacher is not what he seems.

Happy Ever After
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#23 - Happy Ever After

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/2013

As Christine and Simon go up for the headship they clash over how to deal with a bullied pupil. Meanwhile, Kacey's boxing fund is stolen, jeopardising her training trip to America.c

Bad Girl
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#24 - Bad Girl

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2014

A beautiful new girl enrols in the school but doesn’t waste any time in causing mayhem amongst both staff and pupils with her outrageous behaviour. Simon launches his new Resilience Education plan to make the pupils tougher and Nikki returns from the holidays with a new love interest.

Sugar Daddy
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#25 - Sugar Daddy

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2014

Carol Barry’s money making ventures lead her down some unexpected paths. Connor is offered his dream job but has to convince his mum to let him go. Nikki and Vix take another big step in their relationship.