The worst episodes of Boarders
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
Jaheim's loyalties are torn when his roommate's laptop goes missing. Will he step up to help? A video of Leah goes viral, and Omar tries to impress a secret society.
- 02
Jaheim is home for the weekend but is confronted by the friend he betrayed. Leah ditches Mabel to get it on with Koku, and the truth about Toby's gummies lands him in trouble.
- 03
Woop, Woop, That's the Sound of the Police
Tensions arise during the school's infamous Carruthers Challenge, but the real danger begins when Carol calls the police after discovering Toby's 'drugs'.
- 04
A rebellion brews as Bernard cracks down to make sure the fundraiser runs smoothly. Jaheim is made an offer he can't refuse and must decide where his loyalties lie.
- 05
Jaheim's under pressure to get money for Caleb and needs to avoid getting expelled for hiding someone he shouldn't. A struggling Femi is surprised when Carol gives him another chance, and Omar discovers the truth about Rupert.
- 06
Carol is determined for her school showcase to go well, but her head boy Jaheim is in London trying to find his brother. Toby wants to impress Abby by landing a big act for the Spring Ball - but will it all backfire?
- 07
The Raisinettes threaten Omar - if he doesn't deliver secrets soon, things are going to get nasty. Jaheim is determined to win over the school board, but Gus warns it's a bad idea to go behind Carol's back. Will Jaheim listen?
- 08
Leah is pushed into a competitive interschool competition by Xiang. If she wins, she could secure her scholarship. Jaheim's love life is getting messy, Toby is trying to keep the truth from Abby, and Femi makes a huge mistake with Jude.
- 09
Toby is determined to win Abby back by throwing the best party the school has ever seen - but everyone thinks he's lying. Jaheim persists in trying to get Beatrix to talk to him, but he's shocked by what she has to say.
- 10
Exam term at St Gilbert’s is disrupted by vandals. Leah falls under suspicion, and a serious dilemma weighs heavily on Jaheim. With the school on lockdown, how will Toby see Abby?
- 11
A career day goes wrong. Leah is fuming, Toby is stressing, Omar is confused, and Femi has fallen for the wrong girl. Bloodshed on the hockey pitch brings more trouble!
- 12
The boarders try to impress when they meet the parents – but will they succeed? Abby is confronted by Toby’s mum about his future, and Cheddar’s dad gives Femi a daring challenge.
- 13
Femi is determined to take Cheddar down in the school elections, but at what cost? Leah is excited about Benjamin, but Felix gets in the way, and Toby has girlfriend troubles.
- 14
Tensions run high ahead of final exams. Omar has a big secret, Femi faces suspicion, and Toby fears for his future. As the hockey girls face their enemies, Leah’s plans blow up.
- 15
It’s a big end for the boarders as they race to save Leah from making a huge mistake. Femi is given an ultimatum by Cheddar’s dad, Omar gets brave, and Toby has a tough decision.
- 16
Jaheim plans his revenge on Rupert and Toby throws a party to impress Abby. Leah puts herself out there with the archery captain while Bernard comes under pressure to make the scholarship programme a success.
- 17
Five black teens attend a prestigious school to boost its image. Jaheim clashes with Leah who has issues with the headmaster. Omar investigates a secret society. Femi gets drawn into a ritual. Toby's misjudgment helps him impress a girl.
- 18
Carol raises the stakes for our five when she announces she's stripping away two of their scholarships. Jaheim must deliver at school, but there's trouble at home and a 'situationship' with Beatrix to deal with.
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