Waterloo Road Season 1 • TV Show
Waterloo Road • TV Show • Rating 7.1 out of 10
seasons Season 1 
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Season 10
Season 11
Season 12
Season 13 Season 14 
Season 15
Season 16
Season 17
Seasons of Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road currently has 17 seasons and 254 episodes. Most episodes run for around 60 minutes, giving it the feel of a full hour-long drama. The series is currently marked as "Returning Series". The most recently aired episode came out in 2026.
Waterloo Road Season 2 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 3 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 4 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 5 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 6 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 7 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 8 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 9 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 10 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 11 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 12 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 13 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 14 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 14
Waterloo Road Season 15 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 16 • TV Show
Waterloo Road Season 17 • TV Show
release-radar
When is the next season of Waterloo Road coming out?
Waterloo Road is listed as an ongoing series with a "Returning Series" production status, but the next episode or season has not yet been given a firm air date in the official schedule. The most recent episode aired on January 27, 2026, so any future release date is likely to fall after that. Earlier seasons have arrived roughly once a year, so fans typically look to the same part of the calendar for new episodes. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-14 (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for Waterloo Road
Watch the main official trailer for Waterloo Road in one place. Most of these clips were released around August 2015, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
Uploaded in August 2015
similar
TV Shows like Waterloo Road
If you enjoy Waterloo Road, you may also like One Tree Hill, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Downton Abbey. These recommendations share similar tone, themes, or genres, making them natural follow-ups once you finish this show, and can be streamed for free.
One Tree Hill • TV Show • Rating 7.8 out of 10
Drama
Buffy the Vampire Slayer • TV Show • Rating 8.1 out of 10
Comedy
Downton Abbey • TV Show • Rating 8.1 out of 10
Drama
Brothers and Sisters • TV Show • Rating 7.1 out of 10
Drama
Degrassi • TV Show • Rating 7.6 out of 10
Drama
Boston Public • TV Show • Rating 7.7 out of 10
Drama
The Magicians • TV Show • Rating 7.6 out of 10
Drama
Army Wives • TV Show • Rating 7.5 out of 10
Drama
Poldark • TV Show • Rating 7.8 out of 10
Drama
Chesapeake Shores • TV Show • Rating 7.8 out of 10
Drama
Dalziel and Pascoe • TV Show • Rating 6.4 out of 10
Mystery
Sullivan's Crossing • TV Show • Rating 8.1 out of 10
Drama
Professor T • TV Show • Rating 7.3 out of 10
Crime
Upstairs, Downstairs • TV Show • Rating 7.8 out of 10
Drama
Cracker • TV Show • Rating 6.6 out of 10
Crime
Kyle XY • TV Show • Rating 7.0 out of 10
Science Fiction
Blue Water High • TV Show • Rating 7.2 out of 10
Drama
Offspring • TV Show • Rating 6.9 out of 10
Drama
The Bible • TV Show • Rating 7.4 out of 10
Drama
Little Dorrit • TV Show • Rating 7.9 out of 10
Drama
Sanditon • TV Show • Rating 7.6 out of 10
Drama
The Secret • TV Show • Rating 6.3 out of 10
Drama
Ackley Bridge • TV Show • Rating 7.0 out of 10
Drama
Fosse/Verdon • TV Show • Rating 7.0 out of 10
Drama
The Teacher • TV Show • Rating 6.3 out of 10
Drama
Degrassi Junior High • TV Show • Rating 7.6 out of 10
Drama
River City • TV Show • Rating 6.1 out of 10
Soap
Taste • TV Show • Rating 5.5 out of 10
Drama
Kidnapped • TV Show • Rating 7.1 out of 10
Drama
My Only 12% • TV Show • Rating 8.1 out of 10
Drama
Takara-kun and Amagi-kun • TV Show • Rating 6.9 out of 10
Drama
The 8.2 Second Rule • TV Show • Rating 6.3 out of 10
Drama
The Hunting • TV Show • Rating 5.9 out of 10
Drama
nOOb • TV Show • Rating 6.0 out of 10
Comedy
Mr. Sahara & Toki-kun • TV Show • Rating 7.9 out of 10
Drama
The Black Devil and the White Prince • TV Show • Rating 8.3 out of 10
Comedy
Zkoušky z dospělosti • TV Show
Drama
Rules of Zoovenia • TV Show • Rating 4.5 out of 10
Comedy
BULLSHIT • TV Show
Crime
overview
What is Waterloo Road about?
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? It blends drama elements. The series reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creators, Ann McManus and Maureen Chadwick.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road has been releasing episodes between March 2006 and January 2026 across 17 seasons. So far there are 254 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 15 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release. Until a new date appears, January 2026 remains the latest confirmed release window for the show.
cast
Cast and creators of Waterloo Road
The main cast includes James Baxter, Adam Thomas and Neil Fitzmaurice. Behind the scenes, it is created by Ann McManus and Maureen Chadwick.
James Baxter
as Joe Casey
Adam Thomas
as Donte Charles
Neil Fitzmaurice
as Neil Guthrie
Shauna Shim
as Valerie Chambers
Jo Coffey
as Wendy Whitwell
Summer Bird
as Tonya Walters
Scarlett Thomas
as Izzy Charles
Liam Scholes
as Noel McManus
Chiamaka Ulebor
as Shola Aku
Saira Choudhry
as Nisha Chandra
Miya Ocego
as Lois Taylor-Brown
Hattie Dynevor
as Libby Guthrie
Maisey Robinson
as Portia Weever
Tillie Amartey
as Stacey “Stace” Neville
Cory McClane
as Ashton Stone
Sonya Nisa
as Aleena Qureshi
Niamh Blackshaw
as Agnes Eccleston
Jon Richardson
as Darius Donovan
Christopher Jeffers
as Mitch Swift
Olivia Booth-Ford
as Leoni Tennant
Lucy Chambers
as Cat Guthrie
Lindsey Coulson
as Stella Drake
Zak Sutcliffe
as Schumacher “Schuey” Weever