Episode 1: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: PJ, Debbie, Duncan, Amanda.

PJ returns to the Grove for the first time since his accident, but Debbie is too wracked with guilt to meet him. Amanda and Duncan do their best to support PJ, but Amanda realises it's Debbie PJ really needs. The lads plot for chart success with the launch of the Grove's new band Grove Matrix.

 

  Episode 2: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Charlie, Debbie, Angel, PJ, Duncan.

Charlie's film making ruffles feathers at the Grove. New boy Dale arrives at the Grove but is left out in the cold. Noddy and Angel plan a fishing trip. Grove Matrix make their debut performance at PJ's birthday party, but the party is unintentionally ruined for PJ by Fran.

 

  Episode 3: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Debbie, Duncan, PJ, Noddy, Angel

Noddy and Angel get a shock at the riverbank. Whilst PJ's fundraisng makes Debbie and Duncan ponder each other in a different light. Charlie's masterpiece nears completion.

 

  Episode 4: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: PJ, Patsy, Charlie, Leah, Duncan,

Charlie faces anger at the Grove after she includes footage of PJ's accident in her film. The tension in the Gallagher's foster home rises between Leah and Patsy. The band faces an image crisis before the gig at Kolton's Club. Patsy attempts to make PJ seek religous comfort for his accident. The growing relationship between Duncan and Debbie is detected by Amanda.

 

  Episode 5: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Charlie, Leah, Marcus, Frew, Dale

Angel brings exciting news to the Grove of a potential royal visit, however a letter intercepted by Frew and Dale show the visit will not occur. However, Frew and Dale create their own letter confirming a royal visit and begin a sponsered chocolate mousse eating competition. Marcus uncovers a swindle at Kolton's Club, whilst the passion between Duncan and Debbie flares on a bridge.

 

  Episode 6: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: PJ, Frew, Dale, Leah, Debbie

Royal fever hits the Grove, but Frew and Dale's deception is exposed by Angel and Geoff. Duncan and Debbie realise their growing feelings for each other and discuss the effect it will have on both their realtionships with PJ. Leah, furious at Charlie after the disastrous film society awards seeks a new image. Geoff's stand in causes a stir.

 

  Episode 7: 1993 Series 5

Principle Character: Marcus, Amanda, Charlie, Dale, PJ

Marcus takes Morph clubbing but he gets more than he bargained for after he meets Fran who gives him an Ecstasy tablet. Amanda gets bad news, her parents are getting divorced. Charlie, snubbed both by Leah and Patsy befriends Dale and helps rid him of his headlice problem. Debbie and PJ have a heart-to-heart. Tim's rehersals for Julias Caesar begins at the Grove.

 

  Episode 8: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Marcus, Amanda, PJ, Noddy, Dale

PJ decides to leave Newcastle to join a specalist school in the country. The lads go on strike after Tim bans Noddy from the Grove. Marcus introduces Amanda to his new circle in an attempt at cheering her up, but she gets a scare from a stranger.

 

  Episode 9: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Marcus, Jemma, Angel, Frew, Barney

Marcus is made an offer off Kolton he can't refuse. Alison's nephew, Gary arrives at the Grove and takes a shine to Angel. The lads stake out the Grove and capture Tim in a compromising position with the Dobson's mother, only Jemma finds out.

 

  Episode 10: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Marcus, Jemma, Barney, Frew, Dale

Crisis hits the Dobson's after Jemma forces a confession from Kath. Alfie and Ed make their debut performance and they plan to enter a go-karting competition, only Dale isn't interested. Marcus lands himself in debt to Kolton after he "loses" the drugs Kolton "gave" to him. Barney and Frew decide to play Cupid for Alison and try to seek a blind date for her.

 

  Episode 11: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Marcus, Duncan, Debbie, Alfie, Ed

The big race arrives Alfie, Ed and Dale. Debbie has a heart-to-heart with Kath, although Jemma is totally unforgiving towards her mother. Duncan, angry that Debbie discovered about her mother's adultry challenges Gary, who let Jemma see the tape, and a fight breaks out between them. Marcus lands up further in trouble.

 

  Episode 12: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Duncan, Angel, Patsy, Marcus, Gary

Angel has her first kiss, though its with Gary not Noddy. Fran rescues Marcus, but his troubles are less than hers. Duncan fears that he is losing Debbie. Patsy's faith is shaken. And at Gary's suggestion a water fight breaks out at the Grove.

 

  Episode 13: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Leah, Patsy, Noddy, Jemma, Marcus.

Leah plans a murder evening to attract new members to the Grove. Patsy worries about her confirmation. Noddy is left in the cold as things develope between Angel and Gary. Jemma hatches a plot to restore her parents marriage. Marcus begins to worry about Amanda.

 

  Episode 14: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Marcus, Angel, Noddy, Gary, Duncan

Noddy's meddling causes a rift between Angel and Gary, though Angel takes the opportunity of revenge on them both at Leah's Murder evening. Patsy's big day arrives, but she can't go through with it. Marcus searches the street and discovers Amanda, deeply upset and addicted to drugs. Duncan's fears of losing Debbie are confirmed after he hears Debbie tell Alison how she's views their relationship.

 

  Episode 15: 1993 Series 5

Principle Charactes: Noddy, Angel, Marcus, Pasty, Jemma

A community of travellers take residence in the grounds of Byker Grove. Noddy's gets a tv interview. Marcus is wracked by guilt. Angel's date with Noddy ends in disaster after their hired motorbike is run off the road by a runaway lorry.

 

Episode 16: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Angel, Lee, Noddy, Marcus, Jemma

Angel visits Noddy in hospital and enlists the help of Lee in fixing the damaged hire motorbike. Debbie realises her future isn't with Duncan and goes to visit PJ, who tells her she has got to sort out her own future. Jemma sees a sign of things to come. Marcus makes an important decision for his future after he has a heart-to-heart with Amanda.

 

  Episode 17: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Angel, Lee, Marcus, Patsy, Dale.

Marcus looks to the future and decides to join his mother and sister back in London. Angel and Lee discover that the lorry that run down the motorbike belongs to Angel's dad. Patsy introduves newcomer traveller boy Arran to the Grove. Dale is wound up by the others into preparing for his first period.

 

  Episode 18: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Angel, Duncan, Debbie, Patsy, Aran

Arran takes Patsy on a mystery journey. Angel's discovers her "uncle" was responsible for driving her dad's lorry and is also involved in local theft, and is taken hostage along with her sister Terraise. Geoff gives Duncan some advice and he decides its time he left the Grove. Debbie goes for a job interview. Wrestlemania hits the Grove.

 

  Episode 19: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Angel, Patsy, Leah, Gary, Dale

The police are brought in to rescue Angel and Terraise. Patsy leads a search for Arran. The younger Grovers go to a wrestling tornament. And Leah's date with Gary doesnt go as planned.

 

Episode 20: 1993 Series 5

Principle Characters: Jemma, Alfie, Anna, Patsy, Arran

Sad farewells and new beginnings. Patsy and Arran mount a rescue mission for Arran's gran. A cinema outing is a big let-down. Jemma makes peace with her mother and decides to stay in Newcastle with her. Anna and Alfie prepare to move into the Dobson Family's home.