Six months have passed and things are changing fast at Byker Grove. Today is Donna's birthday but before the party she has to find out why her mam broke her promise.
Byker Grove's honour is at stake in the football match with Denton Burn but no one is betting on the outcome.
Donna's dad blows his top when she rolls back home with a hangover.
Gill can't believe his eyes when Julie presents him with her new image. On a boat trip to the Farne Islands, Nicola runs into a couple of thugs.
Spuggie's spying career comes down to earth with a bang.
Who is the thief at Byker Grove? Geoff sets a trap. It's Gill's big day but will he get the prized job? Debbie is terrified in the video room.
Why does Carl always trail the Byker Grove girls? Winston gives Debbie nightmares; more money goes missing from Geoff's box; Spuggie returns to the shed and is sent on a mysterious errand...
Where is Spuggie taking Beckett and what does he want with her? The radio lads recognise an unusual talent in Kelly. Gill's unexpected visitor asks something outrageous.
Donna is back, and hates what she hears about Charley.
Julie's lie is uncovered. Kelly's first agony aunt call is not what she expects. Charley and Robert get carried away - in different directions.
Charley's big chance of fame - will she break the record? Gill is put through the mangle by Julie and her mother! The Grove gang reveal all - not exactly what Geoff expected.
Gill's split with Julie makes him wild. Spuggie and Fraser settle in at Speedy's and meet a new face. Jan is back.
The Dobsons' party is rudely interrupted. Will Charley's record get released? And there's double trouble for Gill.
The Dobsons go to a leek show where Nicola meets someone green. The Bells plan a surprise. A hit-and-run accident is reported in the paper. Winston is worried. Geoff tries to help Duncan with his addiction.
Gill is asked about the car respray. Charley returns to the Riverfront Club to find out about her record.
Kelly confronts Carl. Donna deceives Kirsten. The return match looms with Denton Burn. Gill gets a threat and makes a confession
Kirsten goes missing but Nicola lends a hand. Gwen gets a fright, the Grovers confront Denton Burn, Winston makes some discoveries, and Gill makes a fatal mistake.