The worst episodes of Malory Towers
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
When Alicia’s birthday gift from her parents doesn’t arrive, she takes it out on her teachers. Gwen becomes more tangled in her lies.
- 02
The girls welcome Bill and her horse, Thunder, to Malory Towers, but Bill’s place in the Third Form is under threat when she is accused of spending too much time in the stables. Gwen’s father is offered the position of head of board at the school.
- 03
After being selected as head of lower school, Darrell soon feels the demands of leadership when Felicity, her younger sister just starting at Malory Towers, gets into trouble.
- 04
Alicia falls out with Darrell and the other Sixth Formers when she edits the school newsletter. Jo and Susan get into trouble with Mr Parker over his new typewriter.
- 05
When Gwen leaves the school to learn about Darrell’s past, Darrell must try to stop her before it's too late. Meanwhile, not knowing where their dormmates are, the North Tower girls do all they can to cover when the Matron comes for lights out.
- 06
On open day, Malory Towers bursts with energy and visiting families. But Darrell's joy is short-lived when she finds out her half-term results. She is determined to keep them a secret from her parents.
- 07
A beautiful dress arrives at Malory Towers: one of the girls is a debutante, destined to marry into aristocracy. When Darrell finds out who the mystery girl is, she's determined to prove the girl is a poor choice.
- 08
Feeling guilty for lashing out at Mary-Lou, Darrell and Sally hatch a plan to give Mary-Lou the confidence she needs. But will the plan backfire and make Mary-Lou less courageous?
- 09
Alicia convinces Darrell to help her play a prank on their teachers with invisible chalk. Meanwhile, Mr Parker becomes stricter with his teaching. Mary-Lou finds her voice and stands up for herself.
- 10
Darrell struggles to prepare a speech she is to give in front of the whole school. Sally and Bill organize a lacrosse match. Irene’s father delivers news Irene has not been looking forward to.
- 11
Felicity struggles to get out of Darrell's shadow in her second year at Malory Towers. Newcomer Jo struggles to follow the rules, getting Felicity caught in the crosshairs. Mary Lou debates how strict to be after becoming head of lower school.
- 12
Lily discovers a hidden secret when she and Jo make a film. Miss Grayling is angry with Lily, who decides to leave - but has she gone for good?
- 13
In awe of Malory Towers, Darrell keeps her past at her old school a close secret. Always in the thick of it, Darrell has a hairy start at the train station and when odd sounds are heard in the dorm, learns about the ghost of Lady Jane Malory.
- 14
Alicia's family sends a bounty of food, and the girls are all set to have their first North Tower midnight feast. But when Matron wakes during the feast, all Darrell’s worst fears are realized. Will the girls escape?
- 15
After a confrontation with Darrell about her family, Sally is found hiding in pain. However, her injuries are far more serious than first thought. Fearing she is at fault, Darrell leaves the school to find a doctor.
- 16
Darrell is itching to get to the bottom of Sally's relationship with her family, but when Sally goes missing, the First Form rallies together to comb the grounds. Darrell and Sally finally discover the real reason Sally was sent to Malory Towers.
- 17
The girls attempt to make Ellen feel more included but their efforts backfire. Miss Grayling has a secret that might put Malory Towers in danger.
- 18
Darrell is shocked to discover Lily’s plans and needs to act before Malory Towers is lost forever, while Gwen finds out Ron is joining the army and has to consider her own future.
- 19
In an attempt to impress Alicia, Darrell unleashes a prank in Mam'zelle's class. Trick sweets sent by Alicia's brothers cause havoc in the school, and strange happenings continue when a mysterious red handprint appears in the dorm.
- 20
On a scorching hot day at Malory Towers, Miss Potts lets the First Form girls go down to the pool. Jealous of Darrell and Alicia's new friendship, Gwen takes the fun and games too far.
- 21
Darrell is up to play in the lacrosse game, but her excitement is short lived when she finds out they'll be playing against her old school. Darrell must face her past and overcome her temper if she wants to win the match.
- 22
In the dead of night Mary-Lou faints when she sees a hooded figure in the dorm bathroom. Not wanting Mary-Lou's courage to be crushed, Darrell and Sally are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.
- 23
May-Lou is devastated to find her courage pen smashed on the floor. When Darrell's shoes are found with ink on them, Darrell is the prime suspect, and the North Tower holds a class court.
- 24
June leads the Second Form girls in a strike to protect Clarissa from Gwen's constant demands, resulting in a big change. When a pipe bursts, old memories resurface and a new friend is made. Archaeological research begins at Malory Towers.
- 25
The First Day of the Last Year
Darrell’s final year starts with a fierce argument with Gwen, but she knows they need to work together. French student Celeste joins the Third and plays a prank on the teachers.
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