
About this season
The daily soap that follows the loves, lives and misdemeanours of a group of people living in the Chester village of Hollyoaks where anything could, and frequently does, happen...
Episodes (260)
1. January 2, 2006
Aired 2 January 2006 • 30 min
Mel suffers the morning after from hell.
2. Laying It On With A Towel
Aired 3 January 2006 • 30 min
Sarah keeps a few things close to her chest.
3. Justin Shorts
Aired 4 January 2006 • 30 min
There's a familiar face back at Hollyoaks Comprehensive.
4. Club Class
Aired 5 January 2006 • 30 min
Mandy checks up on Max and OB's progress.
5. The Write Stuff
Aired 6 January 2006 • 30 min
Cameron opts for an unusual style of wallpaper.
6. Fancy That
Aired 9 January 2006 • 30 min
Max takes a crash course in how to handle a woman.
7. Eye Tunes
Aired 10 January 2006 • 30 min
Cameron reaches breaking point.
8. Sophie So Good
Aired 11 January 2006 • 30 min
It's crunch time for Sam.
9. Kid About It
Aired 12 January 2006 • 30 min
Max is desperate to keep Tom's mouth shut.
10. New Deal
Aired 13 January 2006 • 30 min
Justin wangles himself a job.
11. Flak 'n' Becca
Aired 16 January 2006 • 30 min
Justin gets his ears chewed off.
12. Crunch Time
Aired 17 January 2006 • 30 min
OB finds Max's behaviour hard to digest.
13. Points of View
Aired 18 January 2006 • 30 min
Steph demands Cameron be given the right to reply.
14. Fit To Drop
Aired 19 January 2006 • 30 min
Max is thrust into a lycra-bound limelight.
15. Aisle of Plenty
Aired 20 January 2006 • 30 min
There's plenty of holy disorder at the baptismal font.
16. Making a Mark
Aired 23 January 2006 • 30 min
Jessica receives an unwelcome visitor from the past.
17. Compost-Mentis
Aired 24 January 2006 • 30 min
Jake dispenses more potting shed pearls of wisdom.
18. Gill Death Do Us Part
Aired 25 January 2006 • 30 min
Dannii bumps into Sam in the gym and tells him he's the only one who understands what she's had to go through - which makes him feel guiltier than ever. Gilly is dumbfounded to learn Mark has enrolled at the college, while Craig and Darlene spend the whole day together having fun.
19. Farewell To Qualms
Aired 26 January 2006 • 30 min
Becca tries to encourage Justin to continue with his education, and Russ pleads with Dannii not to leave him, even suggesting they could run away together. Mel and Sophie work out at Body Boost and discuss their relationships with men, while Gilly faces the ordeal of his first philosophy class.
20. Love Lessons
Aired 27 January 2006 • 30 min
Becca gives Justin a bit of special out-of-hours tuition.
21. Below Pa
Aired 30 January 2006 • 30 min
OB escorts Mel home after a drunken night out. When she invites him inside, she doesn't get the response she hoped for and slams the door in his face. Sarah receives a surprise deputation from her father.
22. Jake-ing the Mickey
Aired 31 January 2006 • 30 min
Jake is excited at the prospect of trying for a baby but Becca is reluctant to make hay with her other half.
23. Mike Flex
Aired 1 February 2006 • 30 min
The Barnes family reel from some revelations.
24. Gone for a Burton
Aired 2 February 2006 • 30 min
Nancy and Nicole try to wind up Justin but he's got something else on his mind. Liz calls time on her family's presence in Hollyoaks but Darlene insists she'll be staying. Mandy meets up with Clare and Louise at the gym and struggles to keep up with them.
25. Top of the Mops
Aired 3 February 2006 • 30 min
Hollyoaks Comprehensive cleaning staff gain a couple of new recruits, who prepare for Operation: Fit List.
26. Toddler Truce
Aired 6 February 2006 • 30 min
Becca has to contend with yet more fatherly overtures, while Frankie reveals she knows the couple are trying for a baby. Mandy wins a luxury break but can she remember what happened to Thelma and Louise? Amy's dad quits his job.
27. I'm Alright, Jack
Aired 7 February 2006 • 30 min
Darlene looks for a new home whilst Liz plans for the future. Gilly starts his new job as a janitor at Hollyoaks Comprehensive.
28. Gill on the Floss
Aired 8 February 2006 • 30 min
Jessica makes a pact with her orange suitor.
29. Darren's Day
Aired 9 February 2006 • 30 min
Justin corners Becca, desperate to find out her true feelings. Mandy talks to Jake in an effort to confirm her suspicions about the pair. Russ and Sam are called back to the police station and fear their past could be about to catch up with them. Darren encourages Craig to stand up for himself.
30. Out of the Blue
Aired 10 February 2006 • 30 min
Tony gets Mandy a truly surprising anniversary present. Sam calls at the Taylor-Burton house, desperate to confess everything to Sophie, but finds it hard to risk losing the woman he loves. Amy goes to the park with her friend Michaela, while Nicole receives a shocking blast from the past.
31. Away Days
Aired 13 February 2006 • 30 min
Nicole is surprised when she runs into Andy who later suggests they should get away from it all. Nicole agrees, unaware of Andy's evil plan. Mandy attempts to gets ready for her girlie holiday but everything seems to be going wrong.
32. The Right Steph
Aired 14 February 2006 • 30 min
Craig forgets it's Valentine's Day and has to make it up to Darlene. Steph and Cameron enjoy a Valentine's lunch at Il Gnosh. Josh and Fletch can't believe they made it on the Fit List.
33. Bare Facts
Aired 15 February 2006 • 30 min
Becca struggles with her feelings for Justin. Rhys is alarmed when he finds out Gilly is posing nude in his life class again. Fletch doesn't share Josh's confidence about the fit parade - they're going to need muscles but where are they going to get them from for tomorrow?
34. Triumph of the Gill
Aired 16 February 2006 • 30 min
Jake prepares a romantic meal but Becca thinks he's only after one thing. Gilly is ecstatic when he finds out he's won tickets to the Manchester derby. Tony is bombarded with phone calls from Il Gnosh as he tries to relax at home. Meanwhile, Josh and Fletch continue with their plans to get fit quick.
35. Brief Encounters
Aired 17 February 2006 • 30 min
Becca enjoys spending all morning with Justin but it doesn't last. Louise is surprised by the arrival of Sean, who she hasn't spoken to in two years. Jack doesn't think the lads are pulling their weight in Frankie's absence.
36. Sean's Show
Aired 20 February 2006 • 30 min
At the Osbornes', Darlene is still ruling the roost to Darren's dismay. Sean makes an appearance at the college to see Louise despite her not wanting to see him again - can he charm his way back? Sophie wants to know what's bothering Mel whilst OB is guilt-ridden over leaving Mel when she needed him the most. Michaela encourages Amy to go after Ste but is clueless on how to go about it. Despite Amy's inexperience, Michaela promises Ste will teach her everything she needs to know.
37. Amy-abiliity
Aired 21 February 2006 • 30 min
Tony and Dominic fight for the Pit Stop and the Pharmacy at the auction. Craig informs Jack that if Darlene leaves then he will follow suit. Darren sets out to change Craig's mind and point out Darlene's flaws. Louise finds it difficult but manages to put Sean in his place. Meanwhile, Amy goes on her first date with Ste - will she get to first base?
38. The Daz Challenge
Aired 22 February 2006 • 30 min
Craig ignores Jack over his treatment of Darlene. Sean makes another appearance and Louise finds it difficult to keep her composure. Jessica panics over her Dear John letter and decides the only way out of this is to intercept Mark's post. Michaela lays the peer pressure on Amy so that Ste can take things further.
39. Owen, Some Answers
Aired 23 February 2006 • 30 min
Liz decides to cut Darlene loose, leaving her to fend for herself. Russ and Nicole desperately want to tell their parents the truth but Sam insists that he'll do it... eventually. Carrie doesn't believe Sam was involved in the rapes. Jessica can't seem to locate the whereabouts of her letter to Mark - where could it be? Steph catches Cameron playing air guitar and wonders what happened to his rock star ambitions.
40. Window, 'Lene?
Aired 24 February 2006 • 30 min
At the Owens', Nicole reveals Sam is a rapist but will his family turn him in if he won't? Craig shows no gratitude to Darren for bedding Darlene in his quest to reveal what a nasty piece of work she is. The thought of Jessica and Mark breaks Gilly's heart.
41. Playground Love
Aired 27 February 2006 • 30 min
Rob attempts to help Sam run away to Estonia but Nicole and Carrie catch him on his way out. Sam begs to see Sophie one last time and to Nicole's dismay, Carrie agrees. Darren is confused as to why Craig isn't grateful for his selfless act of sleeping with Darlene. Craig has something up his sleeve and sets up a webcam in the flat. Rhys settles down for a relaxing day only for a distraught Sarah to turn up at his door. Jessica still worries about her missing letter to Mark.
42. 3's a Crowd
Aired 28 February 2006 • 30 min
How will Sam tell the truth about him and Andy when he visits Sophie? With there being reports of thefts in halls, Olivia still hasn't found her missing MP3 player. Craig plots against Darren who is busy getting ready for his date. Sarah prefers to spend time with Nancy but is distracted by her mum instead.
43. Operation Good Guys
Aired 1 March 2006 • 30 min
Sam prepares to run away with Sophie but his family catch on. Darren forgives Craig for what happened the day before thinking that's the end of it only for Craig to broadcast his webcam footage to the bar, revealing Darren's thoughts on the Welsh, women and students. Sarah trains at the pool again and her spirits are lifted when Rhys shows up which doesn't go unnoticed by her mum.
44. Gilly Comes Out
Aired 2 March 2006 • 30 min
Unamused by Craig's revenge, Darren pushes Craig over the limit and is left to regret it. Things are awkward between Amy and Ste since she rejected his advances. Gilly maintains his double life as janitor/student but Louise is on to him as he tries to get to his seminar. The Owen family struggle to come to terms with the fact that Sam is a rapist and the last thing they need is a phone call from the police...
45. Chasing Amy
Aired 3 March 2006 • 30 min
Jessica turns to Mark after being turned down by Gilly. However, Olivia hands Mark the missing letter that Jessica has been trying to track down. Tony keeps an eye on the builders as he tries to find out the plans for the Pitstop and the Pharmacy. His plan to get more information falls flat and he's left a laughing stock. Frankie returns home to find Craig and Darren squaring up to each other. Amy plays down her meeting with Ste but really she is nervous about it.
46. Ste's The Moment
Aired 6 March 2006 • 30 min
47. Hell For Leather
Aired 7 March 2006 • 30 min
48. Big Mistake
Aired 8 March 2006 • 30 min
49. Rhys Nose Nothin
Aired 9 March 2006 • 30 min
50. Mark-ed Man
Aired 10 March 2006 • 30 min
51. Sister Act
Aired 13 March 2006 • 30 min
52. Brass In Their Eyes
Aired 14 March 2006 • 30 min
53. Fight of Fancy
Aired 15 March 2006 • 30 min
54. Compound Sentence
Aired 16 March 2006 • 30 min
55. Goodbye Girl
Aired 17 March 2006 • 30 min
56. The Charm Offensive
Aired 20 March 2006 • 30 min
57. Maxed Overdraft
Aired 21 March 2006 • 30 min
58. Fall Out Girls
Aired 22 March 2006 • 30 min
59. Fight Club
Aired 23 March 2006 • 30 min
60. Friends Reunited
Aired 24 March 2006 • 30 min
61. Lady With The Lamp
Aired 27 March 2006 • 30 min
62. News Just Out
Aired 28 March 2006 • 30 min
63. Bedsheet Blues
Aired 29 March 2006 • 30 min
64. Noble Warning
Aired 30 March 2006 • 30 min
65. Sham Pain
Aired 31 March 2006 • 30 min
66. Back in Black
Aired 3 April 2006 • 30 min
67. Sink the Drink
Aired 4 April 2006 • 30 min
68. OB's Forgive Me!
Aired 5 April 2006 • 30 min
69. Jack the Lad
Aired 6 April 2006 • 30 min
70. Oh Beer
Aired 7 April 2006 • 30 min
71. The Streets
Aired 10 April 2006 • 30 min
72. The Emperors New
Aired 11 April 2006 • 30 min
73. Bottle Out?
Aired 12 April 2006 • 30 min
74. Joy of Text
Aired 13 April 2006 • 30 min
75. Bedshaped
Aired 14 April 2006 • 30 min
76. April 17, 2006
Aired 17 April 2006 • 30 min
77. Jar Wars
Aired 18 April 2006 • 30 min
78. Fananial Times
Aired 19 April 2006 • 30 min
79. Couch Potato
Aired 20 April 2006 • 30 min
80. Round-up
Aired 21 April 2006 • 30 min
81. New Talent
Aired 24 April 2006 • 30 min
82. Grrreat!
Aired 25 April 2006 • 30 min
83. Say 'Cheese'
Aired 26 April 2006 • 30 min
84. Beer Pressure
Aired 27 April 2006 • 30 min
85. Dressing Down
Aired 28 April 2006 • 30 min
86. Dirt Devil
Aired 1 May 2006 • 30 min
87. Beauty and the Beast
Aired 2 May 2006 • 30 min
88. Grilled
Aired 3 May 2006 • 30 min
89. Crunch Time
Aired 4 May 2006 • 30 min
90. My Name
Aired 5 May 2006 • 30 min
91. All Going Swimmingly?
Aired 8 May 2006 • 30 min
92. Whoopsie!
Aired 9 May 2006 • 30 min
93. What Chores?
Aired 10 May 2006 • 30 min
94. Tears for Fears
Aired 11 May 2006 • 30 min
95. My Name
Aired 12 May 2006 • 30 min
96. Spilt Milk
Aired 15 May 2006 • 30 min
97. Thinking the Unthinkable
Aired 16 May 2006 • 30 min
98. Brassic
Aired 17 May 2006 • 30 min
99. O.B. Kind
Aired 18 May 2006 • 30 min
100. Keep it in the Family
Aired 19 May 2006 • 30 min
101. There There
Aired 22 May 2006 • 30 min
102. I Might Be Wrong
Aired 23 May 2006 • 30 min
103. No Surprises
Aired 24 May 2006 • 30 min
104. High & Dry
Aired 25 May 2006 • 30 min
105. Sulk
Aired 26 May 2006 • 30 min
106. Teenage Life
Aired 29 May 2006 • 30 min
107. Il Etait Temps
Aired 30 May 2006 • 30 min
108. Never Let You Go
Aired 31 May 2006 • 30 min
109. Lordi, Lordi
Aired 1 June 2006 • 30 min
110. Invincible
Aired 2 June 2006 • 30 min
111. Moving
Aired 5 June 2006 • 30 min
112. In it for the Money
Aired 6 June 2006 • 30 min
113. Life on Other Planets
Aired 7 June 2006 • 30 min
114. Coffee in the Pot
Aired 8 June 2006 • 30 min
115. I Should Coco
Aired 9 June 2006 • 30 min
116. Modern Life is Rubbish
Aired 12 June 2006 • 30 min
117. The Great Escape
Aired 13 June 2006 • 30 min
118. Song 2
Aired 14 June 2006 • 30 min
119. Tender
Aired 15 June 2006 • 30 min
120. Charmless Man
Aired 16 June 2006 • 30 min
121. Youth and Young Manhood
Aired 19 June 2006 • 30 min
122. Taper Jean Girl
Aired 20 June 2006 • 30 min
123. Day Old Blues
Aired 21 June 2006 • 30 min
124. Pistol of Fire
Aired 22 June 2006 • 30 min
125. Aha Shake Heartbreak
Aired 23 June 2006 • 30 min
126. Face Off
Aired 26 June 2006 • 30 min
127. The Writing on the Wall
Aired 27 June 2006 • 30 min
128. Me and My Shadow
Aired 28 June 2006 • 30 min
129. Little Red Riding Hood
Aired 29 June 2006 • 30 min
130. Drive And Bye
Aired 30 June 2006 • 30 min
131. Rabbit in the Head Lights
Aired 3 July 2006 • 30 min
132. Cage Rattling
Aired 4 July 2006 • 30 min
133. More Fron Than Brighton
Aired 5 July 2006 • 30 min
134. Bon Voyage
Aired 6 July 2006 • 30 min
135. Sing Something Simple
Aired 7 July 2006 • 30 min
136. Hell's Bells
Aired 10 July 2006 • 30 min
137. Feigning Spilt Milk
Aired 11 July 2006 • 30 min
138. Babes in the Car Park
Aired 12 July 2006 • 30 min
139. Sean You Want To Do This?
Aired 13 July 2006 • 30 min
140. The Dean
Aired 14 July 2006 • 30 min
141. You Decide
Aired 17 July 2006 • 30 min
142. Rat-a-tat
Aired 18 July 2006 • 30 min
143. Spot of Bother
Aired 19 July 2006 • 30 min
144. Deep Thought
Aired 20 July 2006 • 30 min
145. Couch Potatoes
Aired 21 July 2006 • 30 min
146. Salty Tears
Aired 24 July 2006 • 30 min
147. Suited and Booted
Aired 25 July 2006 • 30 min
148. Karate Kid
Aired 26 July 2006 • 30 min
149. Call 999, it's an Emergency
Aired 27 July 2006 • 30 min
150. Whisky In The Jar
Aired 28 July 2006 • 30 min
151. The Jaguar
Aired 31 July 2006 • 30 min
152. Who's 'Borne?
Aired 1 August 2006 • 30 min
153. Escape to Victory
Aired 2 August 2006 • 30 min
154. Who's Heights
Aired 3 August 2006 • 30 min
155. Doubled Over
Aired 4 August 2006 • 30 min
156. Boxers or Birthday Suit?
Aired 7 August 2006 • 30 min
157. Becca's Delight
Aired 8 August 2006 • 30 min
158. Humbug?
Aired 9 August 2006 • 30 min
159. Swinging for You
Aired 10 August 2006 • 30 min
160. Buxom Bad Boys Come to Blows
Aired 11 August 2006 • 30 min
161. Word Up Brother
Aired 14 August 2006 • 30 min
162. Look Into the Eyes
Aired 15 August 2006 • 30 min
163. Where's the Shredder?
Aired 16 August 2006 • 30 min
164. Result?
Aired 17 August 2006 • 30 min
165. Bottoms Up
Aired 18 August 2006 • 30 min
166. Here's Looking at You Kid!
Aired 21 August 2006 • 30 min
167. Round One
Aired 22 August 2006 • 30 min
168. Sisters of Mercy
Aired 23 August 2006 • 30 min
169. Would You Like a Bag With That?
Aired 24 August 2006 • 30 min
170. Baby Burton
Aired 25 August 2006 • 30 min
171. Wined and Dined
Aired 28 August 2006 • 30 min
172. What's Up Dock?
Aired 29 August 2006 • 30 min
173. Kick the Bucket
Aired 30 August 2006 • 30 min
174. See, See... TV!
Aired 31 August 2006 • 30 min
175. Eye, Eye!
Aired 1 September 2006 • 30 min
176. Little Grey Riding Hood
Aired 4 September 2006 • 30 min
Joe takes the new students around town, attempting to get them drunk so he can convince them to let Olivia, Jessica, and him stay at the flat. Sophie and Mel try to deal with the fact that Evissa has sprung a leak. Nicole dreads going back to school, and someone in a grey sweatshirt is stalking Russ, Sophie, Mel, and Nicole.
177. Student Balls
Aired 5 September 2006 • 30 min
Joe continues to try to convince the new students to let him stay in the flat, while Kris continues to clash with Jessica. Sophie and Mel spend some time together. Clare starts selling some iffy vodka at the Loft, and Justin and Sonny have a tension-filled run-in with Jake and Craig at the Union.
178. And Bully's Special Prize
Aired 6 September 2006 • 30 min
John Paul and Craig’s 1st meeting in the 6th form Common Room. John Paul observes Sonny bullying Craig, and later sets off the fire alarm when he sees Sonny and Justin follow Craig again as he didn’t think it was a fair fight.
179. Clare's Black Belt
Aired 7 September 2006 • 30 min
John Paul studies alone in a classroom when Craig enters. After initial justification of their own behaviour, the pair start to bond over their need to get the grades to escape from their families and Hollyoaks and go off to lunch together.

180. Top and Tail
Aired 8 September 2006 • 30 min
Clare is left running scared after discovering the evidence that O.B., Mel and Sophie have against her. Craig, Steph and Darren are left running The Dog in the Pond after Jake, who was left in charge, ends up getting drunk. Olivia finally gains the courage to stand up to Jess, but all are left shocked when Sam bursts into the pub, armed with a petrol canister and lighter!

181. Episode 181
Aired 8 September 2006 • 30 min
The customers in The Dog in the Pond are horrified when Sam bursts in holding a lighter, having doused the pub in petrol. As they struggle to find a way out, Calvin attempts to save Sophie from Sam's clutches by smashing a glass on his head, causing him to drop the lighter and the pub to explode. Sam is killed after being crushed by rubble, having been left to die by Russ. Joe goes to save a trapped Olivia, but they are killed when the alcohol from behind the bar falls and causes a second explosion, and Zoe learns of Joe's death by calling his cellphone - tracing it to one of the body bags. Sophie dies in Russ's arms, and just as Justin learns of Mel's death, he finds Sophie's body. Also, Calvin temporarily puts his problems with the Deans behind him as he saves Jake from the fire.
182. O.B. Comfy
Aired 11 September 2006 • 30 min
The aftermath of the fire at The Dog affects everyone in Hollyoaks. Justin mourns the loss of his sisters, Russ feels guilt over his actions regarding Sophie, Zoe regrets not telling Joe she had feelings for him, and Kris doubts the sincerity of Jessica's grief over Olivia. Meanwhile, O.B. remains unconscious, and Clare searches for the proof he had that she cheated on her husband. Jack, Frankie, and the Dean siblings have been displaced from their home, while they are grateful to Calvin for saving Jake's life.
183. Bedside Manner
Aired 12 September 2006 • 30 min
O.B. wakes up and is devastated to learn that Mel has died. Clare, meanwhile, tries to make sure that O.B. is unable to tell Max about her fling with Warren. Justin visits Louise to pack up his sisters' things to take with him on his trip to visit his mother. Sarah knows Amy is hiding something from her, but is ultimately distracted by discussions with Nancy about Rhys and Gilly.
184. Face Off
Aired 13 September 2006 • 30 min
Zak is assigned to Olivia's old room, and Jessica feels attacked by Kris, Zoe, Will, and Zak for their continued belief that she was not a good friend to Olivia. O.B. checks himself out of the hospital and stays with Tony while he still plans to expose Clare, not knowing that she has thrown out the evidence of her affair. Sarah still denies feelings for Gilly, but Nancy begins to believe otherwise.
185. Bear Hugs
Aired 14 September 2006 • 30 min
186. High School Low Life
Aired 15 September 2006 • 30 min
187. Rude to Point
Aired 18 September 2006 • 30 min
188. Tears at Bathtime
Aired 19 September 2006 • 30 min
189. Rage Against the Machine
Aired 20 September 2006 • 30 min
190. Angry Young Man
Aired 21 September 2006 • 30 min
191. Face for Radio
Aired 22 September 2006 • 30 min
192. All Stares
Aired 25 September 2006 • 30 min
193. Head of the Table
Aired 26 September 2006 • 30 min
Russ moves into the McQueens – at least till Jacqui is home from prison. John Paul comes in and eyes the snowboard and skis, immediately bonding with another bloke in the house. Myra and the girls prepare a meal for Russ. Jacqui arrives home unexpectedly and thinks Russ is a burglar.
194. Art Ache
Aired 27 September 2006 • 30 min
The McQueens prepare for Jacqui’s welcome home tea. Mercy is anxious over a deal she made with Jacq over the 300 quid shoes she nicked – if she can’t find them then Jacq gets to sleep with her boyfriend.. John Paul has nicked Michaela’s phone and is roped in to getting replacement shoes or Mercy will hell mum about the phone. Finishes with the presents and welcome home tea.
195. The Russ Pack
Aired 28 September 2006 • 30 min
196. Flack 'n' Becca
Aired 29 September 2006 • 30 min
197. How Does it Feel
Aired 2 October 2006 • 30 min
198. Tired of Hangin' Around
Aired 3 October 2006 • 30 min
199. Someone Watching Over Me
Aired 4 October 2006 • 30 min
200. Why Won't You Give Me Your Love?
Aired 5 October 2006 • 30 min
201. Hello Conscience
Aired 6 October 2006 • 30 min
Sonny tells John Paul he is entering a DJ competition at the Loft and invites John Paul to go and see him. John Paul later meets Craig who supports John Paul entering the competition. Sonny cheats by using a CD. In the toilets John Paul asks Sonny to leave Craig alone as it’s his brother who is guilty.. John Paul wins the competition and is made resident DJ.
202. Home Sweet Home
Aired 9 October 2006 • 30 min
John Paul goes to see Claire to sort out his first gig at the Loft. As he goes to school he sees Sonny bullying Craig in the village; he asks Craig if he’s still up for the football tryouts with him. The pair go to get changed and Craig finds his mum put in odd socks including one pink sock triggering more bullying from Sonny. John Paul is annoyed at the tryouts that Michaela is interested in Sonny. Michaela is annoyed he is so perfect, and John Paul says he’d swap shoes any day.
203. Bills, Bills, Bills...
Aired 10 October 2006 • 30 min
Craig and Sonny wait with Frankie and Calvin to face the head over their debacle after the trials. They are both given a warning and Sonny refuses to shake hands and make peace. Craig decides he can’t handle Sonny and will leave school. When he has met John Paul, his mate questions why he’d return to school to just give up. The pair see Jake and Carmel outside the salon who give Craig ideas for jobs. By the end of the conversation he is ready to return to school!
204. Queasy
Aired 11 October 2006 • 30 min
Carmel asks Jake out for a date. Sarah asks Amy to move in with her and Mike. Becca and Justin try to make up after their fight about Justin's using her credit card for the engagement ring.
205. Piggy in the Middle
Aired 12 October 2006 • 30 min
Sonny jostles John Paul so he drops his records on the way in to the Loft. Sonny shows his annoyance that John Paul won, but John Paul stands his ground. Sonny takes over trying to act cool and knowledgable during the sound check – it seems Warren has offered him a second chance and he is told to return after JP has warmed up. John Paul goes down a storm on his first gig much to Sonny’s annoyance, and Claire won’t remove JP from the decks.
206. Fuming
Aired 13 October 2006 • 30 min
207. October 16, 2006
Aired 16 October 2006 • 30 min
208. October 17, 2006
Aired 17 October 2006 • 30 min
209. October 18, 2006
Aired 18 October 2006 • 30 min
210. October 19, 2006
Aired 19 October 2006 • 30 min
211. October 20, 2006
Aired 20 October 2006 • 30 min
212. October 23, 2006
Aired 23 October 2006 • 30 min
213. October 24, 2006
Aired 24 October 2006 • 30 min
214. October 25, 2006
Aired 25 October 2006 • 30 min
215. October 26, 2006
Aired 26 October 2006 • 30 min
John Paul invites Craig to watch his set next week. The pair observe Justin’s return to school after Becca’s arrest. John Paul and Craig protect Nancy during a confrontation with Justin. They later observe the new Becca clone supply teacher. Justin leaves school.
216. October 27, 2006
Aired 27 October 2006 • 30 min
217. October 30, 2006
Aired 30 October 2006 • 30 min
Craig goes to watch John Paul in his DJing gig at the Loft, and joined by Sarah and Hannah. Craig makes a play for Sarah and both are trying to matchmake John Paul and Hannah who is far more interested in him than he is in her. Hannah invites her friends round to her house and is a bit full on with John Paul. Craig is desperate to ask Sarah out.
218. October 31, 2006
Aired 31 October 2006 • 30 min
Craig tries unsuccessfully to persuade John Paul to ask out Hannah so they can arrange a double date so it’s easier to ask out Sarah. Sarah comes down to Drive n Buy for chocolate, and she suggests the two mates go to give her ideas for her essay on reconstructing a popular horror story. John Paul leaves Craig and Sarah as they are clearly getting on. After he goes they do get off together but are interrupted when Sarah receives an emergency phone call that Amy has been in a car crash.
219. November 1, 2006
Aired 1 November 2006 • 30 min
220. November 2, 2006
Aired 2 November 2006 • 30 min
221. November 3, 2006
Aired 3 November 2006 • 30 min
222. November 6, 2006
Aired 6 November 2006 • 30 min
223. November 7, 2006
Aired 7 November 2006 • 30 min
224. November 8, 2006
Aired 8 November 2006 • 30 min
225. November 9, 2006
Aired 9 November 2006 • 30 min
226. November 10, 2006
Aired 10 November 2006 • 30 min
227. November 13, 2006
Aired 13 November 2006 • 30 min
228. November 14, 2006
Aired 14 November 2006 • 30 min
229. November 15, 2006
Aired 15 November 2006 • 30 min
230. November 16, 2006
Aired 16 November 2006 • 30 min
231. November 17, 2006
Aired 17 November 2006 • 30 min
232. November 20, 2006
Aired 20 November 2006 • 30 min
233. November 21, 2006
Aired 21 November 2006 • 30 min
234. November 22, 2006
Aired 22 November 2006 • 30 min
235. November 23, 2006
Aired 23 November 2006 • 30 min
236. November 24, 2006
Aired 24 November 2006 • 30 min
237. November 27, 2006
Aired 27 November 2006 • 30 min
238. November 28, 2006
Aired 28 November 2006 • 30 min
239. November 29, 2006
Aired 29 November 2006 • 30 min
240. November 30, 2006
Aired 30 November 2006 • 30 min
241. December 1, 2006
Aired 1 December 2006 • 30 min
242. Nasty Nurse
Aired 4 December 2006 • 30 min
243. Sympathetic
Aired 5 December 2006 • 30 min
244. Because I Got High
Aired 6 December 2006 • 30 min
245. Sandwich-board Students
Aired 7 December 2006 • 30 min
246. Sneaky Santa
Aired 8 December 2006 • 30 min
247. Come-uppance
Aired 11 December 2006 • 30 min
248. Fight!
Aired 12 December 2006 • 30 min
249. Alley-way Attack
Aired 13 December 2006 • 30 min
250. Boy Oh Boy!
Aired 14 December 2006 • 30 min
251. Tied Up Too Tight
Aired 15 December 2006 • 30 min
252. Threats A-plenty
Aired 18 December 2006 • 30 min
253. Smitten Kitten
Aired 19 December 2006 • 30 min
254. Justice?
Aired 20 December 2006 • 30 min
255. Heartbroken
Aired 21 December 2006 • 30 min
256. Doomed
Aired 22 December 2006 • 30 min
257. December 27, 2006 #1
Aired 27 December 2006 • 30 min
258. December 27, 2006 #2
Aired 27 December 2006 • 30 min
259. December 28, 2006 #1
Aired 28 December 2006 • 30 min
260. December 28, 2006 #2
Aired 28 December 2006 • 30 min
Dom and Tony are concerned as OB takes care of Il Nosh to take his mind of Max. Max finds Tom's Christmas list and OB steps up to fulfil Tom's wish.