Waterloo Road: Series 9
Christine settles in as head of Waterloo Road but quickly finds new deputy Simon is after her job. As well as unruly students and her drink problem, old friend George is not all he seems. The series is set in a comprehensive school of the same name and is a British television drama series first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006. The original run concluded on 9 March 2015, and the programme was later recommissioned
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name.
- The series was first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006.
- The programme is set at a failing comprehensive school and later academy.
- The original run concluded on 9 March 2015 before being recommissioned in 2021.
Season overview
Christine settles in as head of Waterloo Road but quickly finds new deputy Simon is after her job. As well as unruly students and her drink problem, old friend George is not all he seems. The series is set in a comprehensive school of the same name and is a British television drama series first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006. The original run concluded on 9 March 2015, and the programme was later recommissioned in 2021, resuming starting 9 January 2023.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Beyond the Call of Duty
Sep 5, 2013 · 60 min
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 bein
Sue Spark's Bad Day
Sep 12, 2013 · 60 min
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, Princ
The Madness of King Windsor
Sep 19, 2013 · 60 min
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
Text Rated
Sep 26, 2013 · 60 min
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
Crossing the Line
Oct 3, 2013 · 60 min
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 fi
Grantly's Perfect Poetry
Oct 10, 2013 · 60 min
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
Lies Mothers Tell
Oct 17, 2013 · 60 min
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
Don't Mention the War
Oct 24, 2013 · 60 min
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.
Father Figure
Oct 31, 2013 · 60 min
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 discover
Happy Ever After
Nov 7, 2013 · 60 min
On Simon and Sue's wedding day, he and Christine go up for the headship and clash over how to deal with a bullied pupil. Meanwhile, Kacey's boxing fund is stolen, jeopardising her
Bad Girl
Jan 8, 2014 · 60 min
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 Resilienc
Sugar Daddy
Jan 15, 2014 · 60 min
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
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Jan 22, 2014 · 60 min
Gabriella continues to end up having more enemies than friends. Christine finds it hard to deal with her emotions as Connor leaves for London . Nikki is concerned about Eve’s react
Suspicious Minds
Jan 29, 2014 · 60 min
Lenny gets carried away with the Resilience Programme and causes widespread panic when he accuses the local shop of shady dealings. George and Carol’s flush of new love is marred
Out of Bounds
Feb 5, 2014 · 60 min
It’s time for the long-awaited Resilience Camp but it seems that some of the students and the staff have ulterior motives for going on the trip. Gabriella ups the ante in her obse
A Bolt from the Blue
Feb 12, 2014 · 60 min
Chalky makes a return to Waterloo Road to lend support to Kevin ahead of his bursary interview, but events take a dire turn when Kevin is suddenly taken ill. Nikki tries in vain t
Nowhere to Run
Feb 19, 2014 · 60 min
George is left in charge while Christine has a day off but is soon out of his depth when Audrey rouses the school in a mass protest against Lula’s deportation. Barry wants to disc
Dynasty's Choice
Feb 26, 2014 · 60 min
Dynasty is faced with a terrible dilemma when she discovers how Barry is making money. Christine is angry to find Darren with inappropriate images again but discovers some shockin
End of the Road
Mar 5, 2014 · 60 min
Christine makes a series of extremely bad decisions leaving her job and her future hanging in the balance. Kacey Barry makes a welcome return to the school but Gabriella is furiou
New Highs, New Lows
Mar 12, 2014 · 60 min
A sober Christine deals with the repercussions of her drink driving offence. Kacey is selected for the Commonwealth Games but Gabriella soon puts an end to her happiness. Nikki’s