Ackley Bridge

In a bid to disguise her sexuality, Nasreen has agreed to a sham engagement with Naveed, who is also in the closet. When both the school’s enrollment numbers and exam results plummet, Mandy institutes a strict academic regime that causes uproar among staff and students alike.

Jordan promises to pay for half of Jamie’s christening but can’t fulfill his end of the bargain when the Murgatroyds go all out for the event. Missy's family also has money troubles, so she skips school to pay off their debt to a loan shark, but Emma is determined to get her back into class.

Now navigating life as a single woman, Kaneez has an emotional and sexual awakening. Samir helps Emma convince the Pakistani students to audition for the new school production, while Missy’s relationship with Aaron brings out Hayley’s insecurities.

Riddled with guilt over his affair, Samir seeks redemption by getting Jordan off the streets and into boxing, but his efforts force him to confront a vengeful person from his past. Encouraged by Missy, Nasreen goes out on a date but freaks out when the girl comes on too strong.

Desperate for a girlfriend, Nasreen turns to a dating app and falls hard for a Pakistani girl—but Sameera may not be as perfect as she appears. As Emma deals with her grief, Steve invites a rugby scout to watch Cory play.

Missy hits the roof when school gossip about Hayley and Riz comes to a head, and her overprotectiveness for her sister rebounds on her own love life. Meanwhile, a devastated Emma goes AWOL, leaving the school production in chaos.