S1 E1 • Episode One

On his 26th birthday Simon is persuaded to steal a statue from Summerdown School. He spends the next week worried the authoritarian Claire will find out. Simon also gets it in the neck from Jenny, who feels he is too undisciplined, and he’s in for a shock when he realizes his girlfriend Maggie is in fact a police officer.

Première diffusion : 21 mars 2001

S1 E2 • Episode Two

Clare enjoys winding the teachers up about the upcoming Parent’s Evening. Susan also begins to fear that the job of Year Head will go to Jenny, who has been impressing Clare with her strict teaching skills. Simon must wriggle his way out of trouble after getting caught smoking a joint with a student.

Première diffusion : 28 mars 2001

S1 E3 • Episode Three

Simon finally gets kicked out by his dad and is forced to move in with the boring Science teacher Steve. In the end, he decides even living in Brian and Kurt’s pigsty would be better and he moves in the following day. Things go from bad to worse as Maggie threatens to dump Simon for being unromantic. However, Carol’s idea of a romantic dinner goes down a treat and all is alright again.

Première diffusion : 4 avril 2001

S1 E5 • Episode Five

Simon gets sick of living with Brian and Kurt and Maggie eventually lets him move in with her. At the House Warming party Jenny gets off with Brian—something she later seriously regrets.

Première diffusion : 18 avril 2001

S1 E6 • Episode Six

Susan’s marriage falls into turmoil and she has a nervous breakdown after all her advice goes wayward. Simon is offered a permanent post by Claire, but begins to wonder if he is in the right profession after his pupils mock results turn out to be disastrous.

Première diffusion : 25 avril 2001

S1 E7 • Episode Seven

It’s another bad week for Simon, as first he gets blamed for a fiasco involving teachers faces on nude bodies, then falls out with fellow English teacher Bob, who will be interviewing him for his promotion. He also witnesses a pupil going into labour and realises how inadequate his knowledge of the female body is. Brian and Kurt are involved with a face off over Carol and Liz regarding access to Claire’s office.

Première diffusion : 2 mai 2001

S1 E8 • Episode Eight

Liz’s gossiping around has resulted in a showdown of sorts between Simon and Jenny. Simon eventually backs down after making some untrue accusations which he heard from Brian and Kurt. All the staff are preparing for the End of Term party. Despite Clare’s best efforts to the contrary, everyone has a great time—Simon and Jenny even go home together. Another surprising development is the pairing of Kurt and Carol.

Première diffusion : 9 mai 2001