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Waterloo Road

TV series

Waterloo Road

7.1/ 10· 37200660 min17 seasons · 254 episodes
Drama

Waterloo Road is a British television drama series set in a comprehensive school of the same name, first broadcast on BBC One on 9 March 2006, and concluding its original run on 9 March 2015. It was recommissioned in 2021, and resumed starting 9 January 2023. At the failing comprehensive school, and later academy of the same name, the professional and personal lives of the students and staff are examined. Affairs, scandals, blackmail and many, many headteachers. Who said education was easy?

Created by
Ann McManus

Seasons and episodes

17 seasons · 254 episodes

Returning
Series 17

Series 17

8 episodesJanuary 6, 2026
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Deputy Darius holds the keys to the kingdom. How far will he go to hold on to that power?

  1. S17 E1

    Episode 1

    Jan 6, 202657 min

    Chaos is unleashed as Darius welcomes excluded students to the school and is put to the test by a violent new arrival, who holds a surprising connection with Agnes.

  2. S17 E2

    Episode 2

    Jan 6, 202658 min

    Portia is humiliated when her new romance turns sour, while Ben finds himself being schooled by a rebellious supply teacher after landing himself in hot water.

  3. S17 E3

    Episode 3

    Jan 13, 202657 min

    Donte falls victim to Izzy’s rage when her emotions boil over, whilst Nicky returns to take on a new challenge as behavioural lead. Can she win over a troublesome Leoni?

  4. S17 E4

    Episode 4

    Jan 13, 202657 min

    Shola notices an unexpected change in Portia and suspects she has a new crush. Meanwhile, a surprise inspection sees Darius bend the rules to keep ahead of the inspectors.

  5. S17 E5

    Episode 5

    Jan 20, 202658 min

    Nicky suspects something’s up with Tony, but can she figure out what’s really going on? Agnes spirals as Schuey pushes her too far, and Darius fears Stella will discover his secret.

  6. S17 E6

    Episode 6

    Jan 20, 202658 min

    As Tonya struggles with the aftermath, Nicky struggles with her confidence, leading to disastrous results. Whilst Darius’s desperation sees him take big steps to protect his secret, Agnes puts her relationship in jeopardy as she betrays Sch

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Where can I watch Waterloo Road?
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How many seasons of Waterloo Road are there?
Waterloo Road has 17 seasons and 254 episodes. Status: Returning.
When is the next season of Waterloo Road?
No air date has been announced for the next episode of Waterloo Road. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on January 27, 2026.
Who stars in Waterloo Road?
Waterloo Road stars Jason Done, Philip Martin Brown, Chelsee Healey, Adam Thomas, Denise Welch.

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