Seasons & episodes
S5 · E25Episode 155 1997-09-15 · 45 min
When Drazic throws himself into trying to design a new type of skate, Di suggests he consider a career in industrial design.
S5 · E26Episode 156 1997-09-19 · 45 min
Believing she's on a date with Paul, Anita is taken aback when he recoils from her attempt to kiss him. When she presses him for an explanation, Paul reveals to her that he is gay.
S5 · E27Episode 157 1997-09-22 · 44 min
Pat Gregory, an old friend of Nat Delane, takes up a teaching post at Hartley, but soon runs into trouble with Lee who is still having difficulty fitting in.
S5 · E28Episode 158 1997-09-24 · 45 min
With his parents waiting for him to choose a new school to attend, Lee shocks them by announcing he is not going to change schools - he's dropping out.
S5 · E29Episode 159 1997-09-29 · 44 min
Nikki turns moral crusader when she learns that the mother of her friend Tasha is being exploited by her boss. Nikki takes it upon herself to demand he pay his workers a fair wage but her meddling only causes more problems.
S5 · E30Episode 160 1997-10-01 · 45 min
Di informs the students that the school has installed a card-swipe system as part of an "efficiency measure". Among other things, the cards record attendance, a system Drazic is quick to capitalise on.
S5 · E31Episode 161 1997-10-06 · 45 min
In a well intentioned effort to help Sarah overcome her inhibitions, Ryan volunteers her to perform a play in front of the class. Seeing a chance to help Kurt explore his sensitive side, Anita nominates him to be her partner.
S5 · E32Episode 162 1997-10-08 · 45 min
Wanting to take her relationship with Ryan further, Sarah asks Nat and Jill if she can have a friend stay the night. They are quick to agree, unaware she means Ryan, and the evening is awkward for everyone involved.
S5 · E33Episode 163 1997-10-13 · 45 min
After Anita spends the night with Kurt at the shed, Drazic doesn't appreciate Kurt rubbing his nose in their relationship and asks Ryan to move out.
S5 · E34Episode 164 1997-10-15 · 45 min
With a virtual Cold War existing at the shed between Kurt and Ryan, Kurt conspires with their realtor to orchestrate a scheme to break their lease by getting evicted.
S5 · E35Episode 165 1997-10-20 · 44 min
Nikki's behaviour grows more erratic. She has missed two days of school and when she returns, wet from being in a fountain where she was talking to a cherub, Lee becomes concerned for her welfare.
S5 · E36Episode 166 1997-10-22 · 45 min
Kurt takes up the cause of helping find a mate for Wally the sea turtle. With charitable donations hard to come by, Kurt accepts help from D'espo who comes up with a racy promotion for a dance night at the Shark Pool.
S5 · E37Episode 167 1997-10-27 · 44 min
After a humbling defeat on the tennis court at the hand of a visiting tennis ace, Kurt takes a personal interest in Bonnie Coyne but her intense training schedule - and demanding mother - keep the pair apart.
S5 · E38Episode 168 1997-10-29 · 45 min
To mark Ryan's move into the shed, Sarah gives him a clock that is family heirloom. Needing money to buy a bed, Ryan turns down Sarah's offer of a loan and then takes Drazic's suggestion that he pawn the clock.
S5 · E39Episode 169 1997-11-03 · 44 min
A radio contest for a state-of-the-art sound system catches Drazic's ear. "The Wheelie Challenge" is an endurance challenge that has the competitors riding a Ferris wheel.
S5 · E40Episode 170 (Season finale) 1997-11-05 · 44 min
Kurt's sudden disruptive behaviour escalates until he assaults Mr Delaine in the corridor and is suspended from school.