Hollyoaks: Let Loose Season 1

Season 1

Air date: 2005-09-12

Episodes: 15

Episodes

E1: A New Start

Ben and Lisa discover that the course of true love never runs smooth, Jenny's dream wedding turns into a nightmare when she discovers an incriminating photo, and Alex and Ally cause a stir as their relationship appears a little too intimate.

Air date: 2005-09-12

E2: Hard Love

Jenny descends into a world of partying and late nights as Gareth jets off on their honeymoon. Ben and Lisa are given some unexpected help as they search for jobs. Alex is furious as Nathan dumps a high-profile custody case on Ally at the last minute.

Air date: 2005-09-19

E3: The Secrets And The Lies

Ben and Lisa take Arthur on a day out, which results in a moment of panic. Ally and the group partake in a pub quiz. Jenny's descent into misery continues as her debts mount.

Air date: 2005-09-26

E4: Losing Faith

Ally is still seething as the dust settles on her row with Jenny and Alex. Luke is disappointed when his friends forget his birthday and turns to an old flame. Gareth returns from the honeymoon begging Jenny for another chance. Alex hosts a group of nuns who book his limousine service.

Air date: 2005-10-03

E5: The Things We Don't Say

Ally decides to throw a dinner party in order to reaffirm her relationship with Nathan, which turns into disaster. A revenge attack by Gareth leaves Jenny red faced and gasping for breath. Ben is insecure over Lisa and Luke.

Air date: 2005-10-10

E6: The Truth Is A Deadly Thing

Thanks to some unexpected generosity from Ben, Lisa enjoys a night on the town but reacts somewhat differently to the attentions of an uninvited guest. It gives her a chance to get to know Jenny a bit better, while in turn Jenny demonstrates her unflinching attitude to over-enthusiastic males. Meanwhile, Luke gladly signs on for the prospect of a date with his boss, not expecting her husband to join in (in all senses), and Matt informs Ben of the nature of his feelings for Ally.

Air date: 2005-10-17

E7: Test Of Time

Luke checks himself in to therapy where he gets a date with a fellow patient, but it soon becomes clear why she was seeking help... Jenny decides that she is going to enjoy her newfound freedom, but Gareth turns up looking to build bridges. Alex tries to help Sister Claire out of a sticky situation and Ben urges Matt to declare his feelings to Ally.

Air date: 2005-10-24

E8: The Bells Keep Ringing

Jenny is looking for revenge following Gareth's attack on her prized possessions, and starts a hate campaign against him. Lisa worries when Ben decides he wants to apply for residency for Arthur. Matt excitedly anticipates his new beginning, convinced that his music will be enough to keep him going. Ally can't seem to shake her obsession with Nathan but how will she react to his latest insult? Alex is in hot pursuit of Sister Claire, but is he enough to turn her head?

Air date: 2005-10-31

E9: Season 1, Episode 9

Lisa's imagination is running away with her as she suspects that Ben's relationship with Ally is becoming more than platonic. Alex invites Sister Claire to Dave's wedding, but Claire begins to doubt his motives. Ally lies to Ben about having a new love interest and hires an escort to accompany her to the wedding.

Air date: 2005-11-07

E10: Season 1, Episode 10

Alex is in turmoil as he deals with the aftermath of Ash's rape allegation. Jenny is determined to show Gareth that she is getting on with her life and, more importantly, that she is having better sex than he is! Meanwhile, Matt is still depressed after his drunken admission of undying love for Ally.

Air date: 2005-11-14

E11: Season 1, Episode 11

Luke surprises his friends, as he appears to have genuine affection for his latest conquest, Sarah - but just as he gets his feet under the table he's in for a shock when she introduces him to her daughter! As Ben continues to work on Arthur's custody case with Ally, his relationship with Lisa is beginning to suffer. Alex continues to torture himself as he awaits news of Ash's rape allegations.

Air date: 2005-11-21

E12: Season 1, Episode 12

Lisa is suffering with the repercussions of her night with Nathan - dealing with the guilt is tearing her apart. Ben senses things are not quite right with Lisa, but what can he do if she won't talk to him? Lisa's guilt and self-loathing leads her to a high street chemist, there she finds herself surrounded by everything she'd need to abate her urge to self-harm... Alex discovers life is not quite as simple as he thought when Sister Claire introduces him to Father McGrath, who suggests that maybe he should convert to Catholicism.

Air date: 2005-11-28

E13: Season 1, Episode 13

Ally is alarmed to hear about Alex's plans to sell his limo business in exchange for a career working for his dad. He remains adamant he's doing it for the woman he loves, however, Ally can't help but wonder if it really is such a good idea. Nathan's furious when Ben arrives at court alone and when he hears that Ben wants to drop Arthur's custody case, he walks out in disgust, leaving a devastated Ben to tell Ally the reason he's halting proceedings - he doesn't want Lisa's self-harming episode to be discussed in court - it would destroy her. Jenny drags Sister Claire off clothes shopping, but the results are better than she could ever have imagined.

Air date: 2005-12-05

E14: Season 1, Episode 14

It's Christmas Eve and a despondent Ben looks forward to the few hours he's allowed to share with Arthur. Lisa attempts to get into the Christmas spirit, but thoughts of her indiscretion with Nathan play heavily on her mind as she struggles with the consequences. Ally's competitive spirit is called into action when a last minute shopping spree catapults her into wonder woman mode - she'll buy enough food for Christmas dinner if it's the last thing she does! Matt has a bad day when he has a run-in with chart rappers Goldie Lookin' Chain. Ben takes a compromising picture of Nathan...

Air date: 2005-12-12

E15: Unaired (originally episode 3)

Ben quits his job and has a huge row with Lisa when she discovers that he's been speaking to Ally about Arthur. At a school reunion party, Alex is chatting up an old school friend when her husband storms into the bar and accuses him of having a cyber affair with his wife. Ben steps in to separate the men, and the barman offers Ben a job. Meanwhile, a drunk Jenny drags Alex off for an impromptu pole dancing session.