
Season 12 (2006)
Episodes: 260
Star Cast: Nick Pickard , Ashley Slanina-Davies , Kieron Richardson , Tony Hirst ,
Episodes List

Ep.1 January 2, 2006
Air Date: 2006-01-02
Mel suffers the morning after from hell.

Ep.2 Laying It On With A Towel
Air Date: 2006-01-03
Sarah keeps a few things close to her chest.

Ep.3 Justin Shorts
Air Date: 2006-01-04
There's a familiar face back at Hollyoaks Comprehensive.

Ep.4 Club Class
Air Date: 2006-01-05
Mandy checks up on Max and OB's progress.

Ep.5 The Write Stuff
Air Date: 2006-01-06
Cameron opts for an unusual style of wallpaper.

Ep.6 Fancy That
Air Date: 2006-01-09
Max takes a crash course in how to handle a woman.

Ep.7 Eye Tunes
Air Date: 2006-01-10
Cameron reaches breaking point.

Ep.8 Sophie So Good
Air Date: 2006-01-11
It's crunch time for Sam.

Ep.9 Kid About It
Air Date: 2006-01-12
Max is desperate to keep Tom's mouth shut.

Ep.10 New Deal
Air Date: 2006-01-13
Justin wangles himself a job.

Ep.11 Flak 'n' Becca
Air Date: 2006-01-16
Justin gets his ears chewed off.

Ep.12 Crunch Time
Air Date: 2006-01-17
OB finds Max's behaviour hard to digest.

Ep.13 Points of View
Air Date: 2006-01-18
Steph demands Cameron be given the right to reply.

Ep.14 Fit To Drop
Air Date: 2006-01-19
Max is thrust into a lycra-bound limelight.

Ep.15 Aisle of Plenty
Air Date: 2006-01-20
There's plenty of holy disorder at the baptismal font.

Ep.16 Making a Mark
Air Date: 2006-01-23
Jessica receives an unwelcome visitor from the past.

Ep.17 Compost-Mentis
Air Date: 2006-01-24
Jake dispenses more potting shed pearls of wisdom.

Ep.18 Gill Death Do Us Part
Air Date: 2006-01-25
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.

Ep.19 Farewell To Qualms
Air Date: 2006-01-26
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.

Ep.20 Love Lessons
Air Date: 2006-01-27
Becca gives Justin a bit of special out-of-hours tuition.

Ep.21 Below Pa
Air Date: 2006-01-30
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.

Ep.22 Jake-ing the Mickey
Air Date: 2006-01-31
Jake is excited at the prospect of trying for a baby but Becca is reluctant to make hay with her other half.

Ep.23 Mike Flex
Air Date: 2006-02-01
The Barnes family reel from some revelations.

Ep.24 Gone for a Burton
Air Date: 2006-02-02
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.

Ep.25 Top of the Mops
Air Date: 2006-02-03
Hollyoaks Comprehensive cleaning staff gain a couple of new recruits, who prepare for Operation: Fit List.

Ep.26 Toddler Truce
Air Date: 2006-02-06
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.

Ep.27 I'm Alright, Jack
Air Date: 2006-02-07
Darlene looks for a new home whilst Liz plans for the future. Gilly starts his new job as a janitor at Hollyoaks Comprehensive.

Ep.28 Gill on the Floss
Air Date: 2006-02-08
Jessica makes a pact with her orange suitor.

Ep.29 Darren's Day
Air Date: 2006-02-09
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.

Ep.30 Out of the Blue
Air Date: 2006-02-10
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.

Ep.31 Away Days
Air Date: 2006-02-13
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.

Ep.32 The Right Steph
Air Date: 2006-02-14
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.

Ep.33 Bare Facts
Air Date: 2006-02-15
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?

Ep.34 Triumph of the Gill
Air Date: 2006-02-16
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.

Ep.35 Brief Encounters
Air Date: 2006-02-17
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.

Ep.36 Sean's Show
Air Date: 2006-02-20
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.

Ep.37 Amy-abiliity
Air Date: 2006-02-21
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?

Ep.38 The Daz Challenge
Air Date: 2006-02-22
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.

Ep.39 Owen, Some Answers
Air Date: 2006-02-23
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.

Ep.40 Window, 'Lene?
Air Date: 2006-02-24
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.

Ep.41 Playground Love
Air Date: 2006-02-27
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.

Ep.42 3's a Crowd
Air Date: 2006-02-28
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.

Ep.43 Operation Good Guys
Air Date: 2006-03-01
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.

Ep.44 Gilly Comes Out
Air Date: 2006-03-02
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...

Ep.45 Chasing Amy
Air Date: 2006-03-03
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.

Ep.46 Ste's The Moment
Air Date: 2006-03-06

Ep.47 Hell For Leather
Air Date: 2006-03-07

Ep.48 Big Mistake
Air Date: 2006-03-08

Ep.49 Rhys Nose Nothin
Air Date: 2006-03-09

Ep.50 Mark-ed Man
Air Date: 2006-03-10

Ep.51 Sister Act
Air Date: 2006-03-13

Ep.52 Brass In Their Eyes
Air Date: 2006-03-14

Ep.53 Fight of Fancy
Air Date: 2006-03-15

Ep.54 Compound Sentence
Air Date: 2006-03-16

Ep.55 Goodbye Girl
Air Date: 2006-03-17

Ep.56 The Charm Offensive
Air Date: 2006-03-20

Ep.57 Maxed Overdraft
Air Date: 2006-03-21

Ep.58 Fall Out Girls
Air Date: 2006-03-22

Ep.59 Fight Club
Air Date: 2006-03-23

Ep.60 Friends Reunited
Air Date: 2006-03-24

Ep.61 Lady With The Lamp
Air Date: 2006-03-27

Ep.62 News Just Out
Air Date: 2006-03-28

Ep.63 Bedsheet Blues
Air Date: 2006-03-29

Ep.64 Noble Warning
Air Date: 2006-03-30

Ep.65 Sham Pain
Air Date: 2006-03-31

Ep.66 Back in Black
Air Date: 2006-04-03

Ep.67 Sink the Drink
Air Date: 2006-04-04

Ep.68 OB's Forgive Me!
Air Date: 2006-04-05

Ep.69 Jack the Lad
Air Date: 2006-04-06

Ep.70 Oh Beer
Air Date: 2006-04-07

Ep.71 The Streets
Air Date: 2006-04-10

Ep.72 The Emperors New
Air Date: 2006-04-11

Ep.73 Bottle Out?
Air Date: 2006-04-12

Ep.74 Joy of Text
Air Date: 2006-04-13

Ep.75 Bedshaped
Air Date: 2006-04-14

Ep.76 April 17, 2006
Air Date: 2006-04-17

Ep.77 Jar Wars
Air Date: 2006-04-18

Ep.78 Fananial Times
Air Date: 2006-04-19

Ep.79 Couch Potato
Air Date: 2006-04-20

Ep.80 Round-up
Air Date: 2006-04-21

Ep.81 New Talent
Air Date: 2006-04-24

Ep.82 Grrreat!
Air Date: 2006-04-25

Ep.83 Say 'Cheese'
Air Date: 2006-04-26

Ep.84 Beer Pressure
Air Date: 2006-04-27

Ep.85 Dressing Down
Air Date: 2006-04-28

Ep.86 Dirt Devil
Air Date: 2006-05-01

Ep.87 Beauty and the Beast
Air Date: 2006-05-02

Ep.88 Grilled
Air Date: 2006-05-03

Ep.89 Crunch Time
Air Date: 2006-05-04

Ep.90 My Name
Air Date: 2006-05-05

Ep.91 All Going Swimmingly?
Air Date: 2006-05-08

Ep.92 Whoopsie!
Air Date: 2006-05-09

Ep.93 What Chores?
Air Date: 2006-05-10

Ep.94 Tears for Fears
Air Date: 2006-05-11

Ep.95 My Name
Air Date: 2006-05-12

Ep.96 Spilt Milk
Air Date: 2006-05-15

Ep.97 Thinking the Unthinkable
Air Date: 2006-05-16

Ep.98 Brassic
Air Date: 2006-05-17

Ep.99 O.B. Kind
Air Date: 2006-05-18

Ep.100 Keep it in the Family
Air Date: 2006-05-19

Ep.101 There There
Air Date: 2006-05-22

Ep.102 I Might Be Wrong
Air Date: 2006-05-23

Ep.103 No Surprises
Air Date: 2006-05-24

Ep.104 High & Dry
Air Date: 2006-05-25

Ep.105 Sulk
Air Date: 2006-05-26

Ep.106 Teenage Life
Air Date: 2006-05-29

Ep.107 Il Etait Temps
Air Date: 2006-05-30

Ep.108 Never Let You Go
Air Date: 2006-05-31

Ep.109 Lordi, Lordi
Air Date: 2006-06-01

Ep.110 Invincible
Air Date: 2006-06-02

Ep.111 Moving
Air Date: 2006-06-05

Ep.112 In it for the Money
Air Date: 2006-06-06

Ep.113 Life on Other Planets
Air Date: 2006-06-07

Ep.114 Coffee in the Pot
Air Date: 2006-06-08

Ep.115 I Should Coco
Air Date: 2006-06-09

Ep.116 Modern Life is Rubbish
Air Date: 2006-06-12

Ep.117 The Great Escape
Air Date: 2006-06-13

Ep.118 Song 2
Air Date: 2006-06-14

Ep.119 Tender
Air Date: 2006-06-15

Ep.120 Charmless Man
Air Date: 2006-06-16

Ep.121 Youth and Young Manhood
Air Date: 2006-06-19

Ep.122 Taper Jean Girl
Air Date: 2006-06-20

Ep.123 Day Old Blues
Air Date: 2006-06-21

Ep.124 Pistol of Fire
Air Date: 2006-06-22

Ep.125 Aha Shake Heartbreak
Air Date: 2006-06-23

Ep.126 Face Off
Air Date: 2006-06-26

Ep.127 The Writing on the Wall
Air Date: 2006-06-27

Ep.128 Me and My Shadow
Air Date: 2006-06-28

Ep.129 Little Red Riding Hood
Air Date: 2006-06-29

Ep.130 Drive And Bye
Air Date: 2006-06-30

Ep.131 Rabbit in the Head Lights
Air Date: 2006-07-03

Ep.132 Cage Rattling
Air Date: 2006-07-04

Ep.133 More Fron Than Brighton
Air Date: 2006-07-05

Ep.134 Bon Voyage
Air Date: 2006-07-06

Ep.135 Sing Something Simple
Air Date: 2006-07-07

Ep.136 Hell's Bells
Air Date: 2006-07-10

Ep.137 Feigning Spilt Milk
Air Date: 2006-07-11

Ep.138 Babes in the Car Park
Air Date: 2006-07-12

Ep.139 Sean You Want To Do This?
Air Date: 2006-07-13

Ep.140 The Dean
Air Date: 2006-07-14

Ep.141 You Decide
Air Date: 2006-07-17

Ep.142 Rat-a-tat
Air Date: 2006-07-18

Ep.143 Spot of Bother
Air Date: 2006-07-19

Ep.144 Deep Thought
Air Date: 2006-07-20

Ep.145 Couch Potatoes
Air Date: 2006-07-21

Ep.146 Salty Tears
Air Date: 2006-07-24

Ep.147 Suited and Booted
Air Date: 2006-07-25

Ep.148 Karate Kid
Air Date: 2006-07-26

Ep.149 Call 999, it's an Emergency
Air Date: 2006-07-27

Ep.150 Whisky In The Jar
Air Date: 2006-07-28

Ep.151 The Jaguar
Air Date: 2006-07-31

Ep.152 Who's 'Borne?
Air Date: 2006-08-01

Ep.153 Escape to Victory
Air Date: 2006-08-02

Ep.154 Who's Heights
Air Date: 2006-08-03

Ep.155 Doubled Over
Air Date: 2006-08-04

Ep.156 Boxers or Birthday Suit?
Air Date: 2006-08-07

Ep.157 Becca's Delight
Air Date: 2006-08-08

Ep.158 Humbug?
Air Date: 2006-08-09

Ep.159 Swinging for You
Air Date: 2006-08-10

Ep.160 Buxom Bad Boys Come to Blows
Air Date: 2006-08-11

Ep.161 Word Up Brother
Air Date: 2006-08-14

Ep.162 Look Into the Eyes
Air Date: 2006-08-15

Ep.163 Where's the Shredder?
Air Date: 2006-08-16

Ep.164 Result?
Air Date: 2006-08-17

Ep.165 Bottoms Up
Air Date: 2006-08-18

Ep.166 Here's Looking at You Kid!
Air Date: 2006-08-21

Ep.167 Round One
Air Date: 2006-08-22

Ep.168 Sisters of Mercy
Air Date: 2006-08-23

Ep.169 Would You Like a Bag With That?
Air Date: 2006-08-24

Ep.170 Baby Burton
Air Date: 2006-08-25

Ep.171 Wined and Dined
Air Date: 2006-08-28

Ep.172 What's Up Dock?
Air Date: 2006-08-29

Ep.173 Kick the Bucket
Air Date: 2006-08-30

Ep.174 See, See... TV!
Air Date: 2006-08-31

Ep.175 Eye, Eye!
Air Date: 2006-09-01

Ep.176 Little Grey Riding Hood
Air Date: 2006-09-04
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.

Ep.177 Student Balls
Air Date: 2006-09-05
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.

Ep.178 And Bully's Special Prize
Air Date: 2006-09-06
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.

Ep.179 Clare's Black Belt
Air Date: 2006-09-07
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.

Ep.180 Top and Tail
Air Date: 2006-09-08
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!

Ep.181 Episode 181
Air Date: 2006-09-08
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.

Ep.182 O.B. Comfy
Air Date: 2006-09-11
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.

Ep.183 Bedside Manner
Air Date: 2006-09-12
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.

Ep.184 Face Off
Air Date: 2006-09-13
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.

Ep.185 Bear Hugs
Air Date: 2006-09-14

Ep.186 High School Low Life
Air Date: 2006-09-15

Ep.187 Rude to Point
Air Date: 2006-09-18

Ep.188 Tears at Bathtime
Air Date: 2006-09-19

Ep.189 Rage Against the Machine
Air Date: 2006-09-20

Ep.190 Angry Young Man
Air Date: 2006-09-21

Ep.191 Face for Radio
Air Date: 2006-09-22

Ep.192 All Stares
Air Date: 2006-09-25

Ep.193 Head of the Table
Air Date: 2006-09-26
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.

Ep.194 Art Ache
Air Date: 2006-09-27
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.

Ep.195 The Russ Pack
Air Date: 2006-09-28

Ep.196 Flack 'n' Becca
Air Date: 2006-09-29

Ep.197 How Does it Feel
Air Date: 2006-10-02

Ep.198 Tired of Hangin' Around
Air Date: 2006-10-03

Ep.199 Someone Watching Over Me
Air Date: 2006-10-04

Ep.200 Why Won't You Give Me Your Love?
Air Date: 2006-10-05

Ep.201 Hello Conscience
Air Date: 2006-10-06
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.

Ep.202 Home Sweet Home
Air Date: 2006-10-09
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.

Ep.203 Bills, Bills, Bills...
Air Date: 2006-10-10
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!

Ep.204 Queasy
Air Date: 2006-10-11
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.

Ep.205 Piggy in the Middle
Air Date: 2006-10-12
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.

Ep.206 Fuming
Air Date: 2006-10-13

Ep.207 October 16, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-16

Ep.208 October 17, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-17

Ep.209 October 18, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-18

Ep.210 October 19, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-19

Ep.211 October 20, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-20

Ep.212 October 23, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-23

Ep.213 October 24, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-24

Ep.214 October 25, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-25

Ep.215 October 26, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-26
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.

Ep.216 October 27, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-27

Ep.217 October 30, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-30
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.

Ep.218 October 31, 2006
Air Date: 2006-10-31
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.

Ep.219 November 1, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-01

Ep.220 November 2, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-02

Ep.221 November 3, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-03

Ep.222 November 6, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-06

Ep.223 November 7, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-07

Ep.224 November 8, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-08

Ep.225 November 9, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-09

Ep.226 November 10, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-10

Ep.227 November 13, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-13

Ep.228 November 14, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-14

Ep.229 November 15, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-15

Ep.230 November 16, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-16

Ep.231 November 17, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-17

Ep.232 November 20, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-20

Ep.233 November 21, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-21

Ep.234 November 22, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-22

Ep.235 November 23, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-23

Ep.236 November 24, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-24

Ep.237 November 27, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-27

Ep.238 November 28, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-28

Ep.239 November 29, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-29

Ep.240 November 30, 2006
Air Date: 2006-11-30

Ep.241 December 1, 2006
Air Date: 2006-12-01

Ep.242 Nasty Nurse
Air Date: 2006-12-04

Ep.243 Sympathetic
Air Date: 2006-12-05

Ep.244 Because I Got High
Air Date: 2006-12-06

Ep.245 Sandwich-board Students
Air Date: 2006-12-07

Ep.246 Sneaky Santa
Air Date: 2006-12-08

Ep.247 Come-uppance
Air Date: 2006-12-11

Ep.248 Fight!
Air Date: 2006-12-12

Ep.249 Alley-way Attack
Air Date: 2006-12-13

Ep.250 Boy Oh Boy!
Air Date: 2006-12-14

Ep.251 Tied Up Too Tight
Air Date: 2006-12-15

Ep.252 Threats A-plenty
Air Date: 2006-12-18

Ep.253 Smitten Kitten
Air Date: 2006-12-19

Ep.254 Justice?
Air Date: 2006-12-20

Ep.255 Heartbroken
Air Date: 2006-12-21

Ep.256 Doomed
Air Date: 2006-12-22

Ep.257 December 27, 2006 #1
Air Date: 2006-12-27

Ep.258 December 27, 2006 #2
Air Date: 2006-12-27

Ep.259 December 28, 2006 #1
Air Date: 2006-12-28

Ep.260 December 28, 2006 #2
Air Date: 2006-12-28
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.