The Story of Tracy Beaker

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  • Season 5
    • Ep 20
      The Wedding
      9.8
      Cam is heartbroken that Tracy won't be a part of her special day, but thanks to Crash and Jackie's wise words Tracy finally sees the light.

      As she packs her bags to leave the DG for good, we see mini-Beaker arrive at the DG. Life goes on regardless. ''
    • Ep 19
      Moving On
      3/2/06
      9.5
      Tracy is forced to think about her future, as Lol is moving to the half way house and she's next. ''''So she agrees to spend time with Cam and Gary and, to her surprise, they get on brilliantly... until Cam drops the bombshell that they're getting married - this is way too much for Tracy to handle and she wants nothing to do with the 'sordid' affair. ''moreless
    • Ep 18
      Two's A Crowd
      2/23/06
      0.0
      It's 'special guest day' at the DG and Roxy brings her 'delightful' friend Emily - but who is causing all the trouble and upsetting everyone? Could there be more than one Emily? ''''It's time for Marco to leave the DG with his dream family - but how can he leave Milly behind? Justine's Dad brings her cousin John along to the guest day. Justine reacts badly at first, but then comes some way to accepting the situation. ''moreless
    • Ep 17
      Toddler In Town
      2/16/06
      8.8
      When Mike bumps his head, Elaine has to take him to the hospital, leaving Justine in charge of the DG. Justine loves the sense of control until a toddler is dumped on the doorstep and she finds herself in charge of this errant ankle-biter. ''''Meanwhile the kids have found a mysterious chest in the attic and try to open it - only to get the shock of their lives when they succeed. ''moreless
    • Ep 16
      Love All
      2/1/06
      8.8
      Elaine and Mike hold a valentine's party at the DG - Rebecca pulls out all the stops to ensure Crash takes her to the party instead of Justine. In doing so Rebecca reveals her true 'evil' side and her cover is blown in spectacular style. Milly and Marco play cupid - with mixed success! ''moreless
    • Ep 15
      Bouncer's Kitchen
      12/14/05
      9.8
      When Mike introduces Bouncer as the new DG chef, the kids are thrilled - until he turns Jamie Oliver on them and produces manky 'macrobiotic' health food. The lack of additives in their diet has a dramatic effect on their behaviour - Rio starts doing yoga which is more than Roxy can cope with. ''moreless
    • Ep 14
      Operation Care Worker
      12/6/05
      9.4
      Shelley's brief time at the DG is up. The kids have to pull out all the stops when Shelley and Elaine interview for a new head careworker. But who is the ideal person for the job? Perhaps the answer has been under their noses all along. ''
    • Ep 13
      Spare Dad
      11/29/05
      9.4
      Crash has reluctantly agreed to meet his dad. After a bumpy start the reunion goes well - maybe his dad has changed after all. However his dad takes things a step too far when he starts dictating their future together. This is too much for Crash and he tells his dad as much. His dad is sad but proud of his son who has managed to take control of his life. Crash decides to stay at the DG for now but there is a glimmer of hope that their relationship isn't beyond repair. ''moreless
    • Ep 12
      Whodunnit
      11/22/05
      0.0
      Someone has 'iced' poor Elaine. Shelley is furious and demands the culprit owns up - but no one does. The kids have an hour to work out 'whodunit'. ''
    • Ep 11
      A Dog's Life
      11/15/05
      0.0
      Alice and Layla attempt to find a home for a stray dog, while Tracy writes an article on life at the DG that shows Cam just how much she enjoys living there. The kids are horrified when their dream foster parents decide to take the dog home instead of one of them. ''moreless
    • Ep 10
      Telling Tales
      11/8/05
      0.0
      Shelley returns to the DG and is dismayed at the bad behaviour going on. She insists that the kids spend the day thinking about their bad behaviour - boredom turns to fantasy as the kids imagine how they'd get their own back on the adults, as they star in their favourite films. ''moreless
    • Ep 9
      Cash Cows
      11/1/05
      0.0
      When the kids find stacks of cheques made out to Wolfie, a major competition breaks out as the kids try to wheedle the cash out of him. When Wolfie finds out he's devastated but eventually decides to splash the cash on something fab for the DG. Bouncer starts inventing reasons for him to stay at the DG and help out - he's finding life at the halfway house a bit lonely. ''moreless
    • Ep 8
      Tracy's Fantasy
      10/26/05
      0.0
      Tracy gets a knock to her head and life at the DG is turned on its head with the adults behaving as their charges would, for one whole day of havoc at the DG. Nothing is the same - even Milly has an attitude. Tracy gets more than she bargains for when she wakes up with a conscience about Cam. ''moreless
    • Ep 7
      Frankelainestein
      10/26/05
      0.0
      Elaine transforms herself into a chic, orderly professional woman. Ditsy Alice arrives at the DG and Bouncer offers to stand in as Marco's Mum on Mothering Sunday. ''
    • Ep 6
      Life Coach
      10/19/05
      0.0
      Something very weird is happening at the Dumping Ground - there is mysterious writing on the wall, toys coming to life and kids being locked up. Could it have anything to do with the new arrival Milly? Or is it the voodoo mask the boys have found in the attic? ''moreless
    • Ep 5
      Scary Milly
      10/12/05
      0.0
      Something very weird is happening at the Dumping Ground - there is mysterious writing on the wall, toys coming to life and kids being locked up. Could it have anything to do with the new arrival Milly? Or is it the voodoo mask the boys have found in the attic? ''moreless
    • Ep 4
      Free Piggy
      10/5/05
      0.0
      Elaine runs an Open Day at the DG. Roxy aims to cause havoc with her sidekick Rio, but he proves an unwilling partner - even donning a clean shirt to impress potential new parents. Layla and Wolfie try to free Mike's free-range pig! The day ends in chaos but nothing prepares them for the shock return of Tracy Beaker to the Dumping Ground. Tracy has decided that she can't live with Cam anymore because Cam wants her new boyfriend Gary to move in with them. ''moreless
    • Ep 3
      Chantal's Goodbye
      9/28/05
      0.0
      Chantal leaves with her Dad, creating a huge split for the Wellard threesome. Elaine brokers a meeting between the stubborn Justine and her Dad - but Justine feels forced out by her cousin John and they get no where. ''
    • Ep 2
      Too Many Crooks
      9/21/05
      8.5
      Strange belongings are going missing in the DG. Who is the crook? Is it Lol who is trying to get used to life without Bouncer? Or Justine and Rebecca who would do anything to set the other up? Or Wolfie who looks like he's had enough and is packing a bag to leave the DG for good? ''moreless
    • Ep 1
      Caring and Sharing
      9/14/05
      9.3
      Life at the Dumping Ground continues without Tracy who is on holiday with Cam. However life isn't great at the Littlewood home. Justine is reminded of how badly her dad let her down in the past when she is forced to move out of her room to make way for her cousin John and his dog Bruce who are moving in with them. Justine returns to the DG where she hopes to find security, but gets more than she bargained for when she discovers she is sharing a room with new girl Rebecca. ''moreless
  • Season 4
  • Season 3
    • Ep 27
      Tracy Beaker's The Movie of Me
      2/22/04
      9.7
    • Ep 26
      Good As Gold
      0.0
      There's a BBQ party to celebrate Justine leaving. Jackie goes to collect Grandpa to join the party, and is devastated to discover that he is in a wheelchair. Jackie is determined that he'll still be the fastest Grandpa in the land and soon gets him wheeling at top speed. As Justine heads off to begin her new life, Tracy has to face the fact that she's the last kid from the old DG set to be left behind.''Tracy is convinced that Tom is ready to foster her. However, the discovery that Elaine is now dating Tom threatens to throw a major spanner in the works. With horrific images of Elaine as her foster mother, Tracy confronts Tom - it's her or me! Tom breaks the news that fostering Tracy isn't something he's considering.moreless
    • Ep 25
      The Big Race
      8.6
      Jackie is caught off guard when she gets a letter from her Grandpa telling her that they're both entered in a charity race tomorrow. Tracy gets busy signing up sponsors, whilst Crash helps Jackie to train for the big day. Meanwhile, Cam comes round to see Tracy in a desperate attempt to make amends. But Tracy is sticking to her guns and Cam finds herself out in the cold.''The day of the race and Jackie and Grandpa make a great start, spurred on by the support of everyone from the DG. But Grandpa begins to struggle and suddenly collapses mid-race. He insists that Jackie carry on without him. Cam also has reason to smile when she finally manages to persuade Tracy to forgive her.moreless
    • Ep 24
      Dad Trouble
      8.3
      Tracy is determined to win Jake & his Dad Tom over. She realises that if she's going to impress them, then she needs to brush up on her skills at being around little brothers & dads. Taking advice from Justine, Tracy treats Tom as though he's a dog - throwing a ball for him to catch and rewarding him with treats.''She dabbles with being girlie but can't face going public in a dress, and settles on trying to make them something wholesome to eat instead. However, when Jake sees this as an opportunity for fun, the dinner is soon on the floor and it looks like the whole day has been a disaster. But Tom thinks Tracy is a riot and arranges to take with them on a trip to the circus.moreless
    • Ep 23
      Be Quiet
      7.7
      Sick of always being ignored, little Hayley decides that it's time she made her presence felt. Everyone is shocked to discover the normally quiet Hayley stomping her feet, banging saucepans and chucking underwear out of windows! Satisfied that she's made her point, Hayley is soon back to normal. Meanwhile, Tracy goes through the motions with three sets of hopeless potential foster parents on a trip to the science museum.''Determined to find some fun, Tracy shakes off the foster parents and makes a beeline for some random visitors to the museum - Jake and his Dad Tom. They're having her kind of fun and Tracy realises that she's met some kindred spirits.moreless
    • Ep 22
      Exploited!
      0.0
      Everyone is in high spirits when the TV cameras arrive at the DG, for the launch of Cam's book 'The Dumping Ground Kids'. Tracy tries to steal the limelight at every opportunity - convinced that she's the inspiration for the star of the book 'Trudy' - a tough no-nonsense kid who is queen of the scammers. But Tracy's in for a nasty surprise, when she finally reads the last chapter & discovers that Trudy is the only kid not to get fostered.''Despite Cam's protests that it's just a story, Tracy won't forgive her for this betrayal. Meanwhile, Jackie is keen to get a photo with the TV anchor-man Charlie Keane, because he once interviewed her idol Paula Radcliffe. However, Charlie hates kids and gives her the brush off.moreless
    • Ep 21
      Babies Suck!
      0.0
      Justine is desperate for her Dad and Carrie to ask her home with them for good. However, when they cancel taking her out for the day, Justine begins to doubt that it'll ever happen. Justine fears the worst when she hears that Carrie is on her way round to speak to her. When Carrie arrives and announces that she's pregnant, Justine is certain that her dream will never come true.''She's convinced that a new baby on the scene will mean that they'll have no interest in her anymore. But Carrie reassures her that the baby connects them all the more, and that it's time they finally worked towards becoming a family. It looks like Justine won't have to wait too long before getting what she's always wanted, and even Tracy's pleased for her.moreless
    • Ep 20
      Sufia The Silent
      8.8
      Tracy's nose is put out of joint when she's forced to share her room with a new arrival - non-English speaking Sufia. However, when Sufia finds herself on the receiving end of Michael's bullying, Tracy is quick to step in and come to her defence. Meanwhile Bouncer, Lol and Jackie get carried away with a game of football, and end up breaking a picture in the lounge.''Shelley insists that they raise the funds to replace the frame, and announces that there will be a competition to paint a picture to replace it. Tracy starts painting up a storm but Michael can't resist causing trouble and ruining her work. Sufia reveals her artistic talent and paints Tracy a wonderful new version.moreless
    • Ep 19
      Be Prepared
      0.0
      Layla is determined to get enough cub scout badges to secure a place on the camping trip. Tracy and Jackie are put in charge of supervising her, but quickly fall out when Tracy suggests that it's time for some Beaker-style assistance. Refusing to cheat, Jackie and Layla struggle on without Tracy. ''Meanwhile Elaine, fresh from a health and safety course, soon puts a stop to Layla's camping badge by insisting that the tent is a hazard. Things go from bad to worse for Layla, when Michael sabotages her cookery badge and Elaine takes over her first aid demonstration. Layla and Jackie decide that they need Tracy's help after all, and take her up on her idea to get all the DG kids involved.moreless
    • Ep 18
      We Are Family
      0.0
      Everyone's intrigued by Bouncer's uncharacteristic behaviour - he's wearing after-shave, off his food and even buying flowers! Eventually it transpires that Bouncer has got himself a girlfriend. He's fallen for his co-worker Kelly, from the bakery. Fearing that Kelly will be put off by his unusual home life, Bouncer fibs that he's from an average 2.4 family.''When Kelly wants to meet his family, Bouncer is certain that all is lost. But with a brother like Lol, and a friend like Beaker to interfere, there's bound to be a happy ending. They soon kick the DG and it's residents into shape and ensure that it's a home for Bouncer to be proud of.moreless
    • Ep 17
      Football Trial
      9.8
      Lol is fast turning into the next David Beckham, and Tracy is quick to notice. Before Lol knows it, Tracy is acting as his manager, has snuck him into a professional football ground demanding that the manager give him a trial. As he stands in awe of the vast stadium, Lol's dream is so close he can almost touch it. But with the pressure on, can he deliver? Lol pulls it out of the bag, and is thrilled when the manager suggests that he has talent, and should come back to see him next year. ''This isn't good enough for Tracy, who insists that her client can't go home empty handed. Thanks to Tracy, Lol ends up getting the job of being the big fluffy team mascot.moreless
    • Ep 16
      Time Capsule
      0.0
      Tracy is in a foul mood - Wilson's left without saying goodbye and Justine is teasing her rotten. Meanwhile, the other kids dig up a time capsule from the previous owners of the house. They attempt to put together a DG time capsule of their own - preparing video diaries, recipes, collages and photographs.''With Tracy in charge, the time capsule is soon ready for burial. Little do they know that Michael has attempted to sabotage things, by hiding some smelly cheese at the bottom. But he finally comes clean before it's too late. Tracy's day is complete when she receives a present from Wilson. But she decides to chuck it into the capsule with the other memories - as far as Tracy is concerned she's done with love.moreless
    • Ep 15
      I Am Not In Love
      0.0
      Tracy's love-hate relationship with Wilson continues. In between the insults and banter, Tracy agrees to go with Wilson to visit him Mum in hospital. Meanwhile, Duke and Shelley are led a merry dance by some amorous text messages. Lol and Crash are responsible, but when the game is up it looks like Tracy is going to get the blame. ''Wilson proves to be Tracy's knight in shining armour, when he steps in and says that he was responsible. No one can understand why Wilson is so keen to help Tracy, least of all Tracy herself. She goes to confront him and is surprised when he tells her straight that he has a crush on her. Tracy can't hide the fact that she secretly feels the same.moreless
    • Ep 14
      Mind Your Own Business
      0.0
      Michael and Crash come to blows when Elaine announces that a new kid Wilson is arriving, and one of them will have to share with him. Meanwhile, Tracy reckons it's about time Louise got her own back on her prankster boyfriend, Adam. All goes to plan until Tracy realises that she's got the wrong guy! Elaine is horrified to discover Wilson emerging from the cellar, covered in flour and rotten eggs.''Tracy is confused when Wilson doesn't blab on her. But she's infuriated when he shrugs off the incident and doesn't seem fazed by how bad she's been. Meanwhile, Jackie is dreading Grandpa visiting her at the DG. She's desperate not to seem disloyal to Grandpa, and tries to persuade him that she hates the place.moreless
    • Ep 13
      Just Desserts
      1.0
      Aspiring chef Bouncer takes a small step towards achieving his ambition, by getting a Saturday job in a bakery. Lol can't help feeling at a bit of a loss without his brother around. Meanwhile, Tracy is also feeling sidelined when she discovers that Cam's got herself a snooty literary agent, Zara. Finding themselves both at a loose end, Lol suggests to Tracy that they go and pay Bouncer a visit. However, Bouncer is having a terrible time at the bakery - thanks to his bullying co-worker Dave.''When Lol and Tracy turn up, this enflames the situation, and it looks like Bouncer will be out of a job. But Bouncer proves his ability to Dave and returns to the DG on cloud nine - his job safe & plenty of cakes to share.moreless
    • Ep 12
      Powercut
      0.0
      The DG residents are thrown into chaos when there's a sudden power cut. Tracy and the other kids aren't impressed at the prospect of an evening with no TV, music, computers or cooking. Tracy decides to scare the pants off everyone by telling ghost stories. Jackie feels increasingly uncomfortable and is anxious not to let on that she's afraid of the dark. But she finally admits her fears, and Tracy makes it her mission to prove to Jackie that the dark has potential for fun.''Tracy announces that they'll be needing some supplies from the attic. Jackie gulps at the thought of the dark creepy attic. But she's determined to conquer her fears, and retrieve what they need.moreless
    • Ep 11
      The Tracy Beaker Club
      7.0
      Dolly, Hayley and Marco get a taste for trouble when they realise just how much fun being bad can be. Tracy thinks they're clueless and brags about all her famous scams - cheese sauce in wellies, running round the garden with the head care workers knickers on your head and eating a worm! The little kids are in awe and decide to set up 'The Beaker Club'.''They set about re-enacting Tracy's pranks and are having the time of their lives that is, until Dolly's new potential foster parents are on the receiving end. Suddenly imitating Tracy Beaker doesn't seem quite so appealing after all. Time for the real Tracy Beaker to step in and ensure that Dolly gets her dream family, and the happy ending she's always longed for.moreless
    • Ep 10
      Nothing Happens Here
      0.0
      Tracy thinks it's about time Cam wrote a best seller, and reckons she knows exactly what the book should be about - her of course! Tracy isn't impressed when Cam decides that a book about all the kids in the DG would be just the thing. Cam starts gathering stories but becomes increasingly exasperated by everyone's over-eagerness to help. Meanwhile, Michael has a surprise visitor when his brother James turns up - having run away from his half way house.''James is determined to make it on his own, and Michael assumes he's going with him. When Jackie and Tracy discover what's going on, it looks like the brothers cover is blown.moreless
    • Ep 9
      Down to Earth
      0.0
      Tracy can't believe her luck when she wins tickets to a pop awards show. But as Tracy gets ready to leave for the big event, disaster strikes. She suddenly feels desperately unwell and collapses. Tracy comes round the next morning to discover that she's in hospital, and has had her appendix out. Tracy is furious with how everything has turned out.''She has little patience for the know-it-all kid in the next bed, and the endless stream of visitors from the DG. When Tracy is told that yet another visitor has arrived, she can barely be bothered to look up but when she does, she finds that standing there is best friend Cam. Tracy is thrilled that in her hour of need Cam has returned from New York.moreless
    • Ep 8
      No-One Quite Like Grampa
      0.0
      Jackie decides that it's finally time to rescue Grandpa, and enlists the help of her new pal Tracy. The girls sneak out of the DG, and successfully get Grandpa back to his old house.''Jackie is convinced that her & Grandpa can go back to the way they were, and gets ready to barrage themselves inside. But Tracy realises that Grandpa isn't the picture of health Jackie would like to believe he is.''Fearing that they're in over their heads, Tracy lets Shelley take over. Shelley reveals that her father had Alzheimer's and that she knows what Jackie is going through. Jackie is persuaded that Grandpa isn't well and should go back to the home.moreless
    • Ep 7
      Crashed and Trashed
      0.0
      Crash and Tracy are both in lousy moods and fall out at breakfast. When Cam sends Tracy an 'I love NY' T-shirt in the post, Tracy is on cloud nine and can't resist boasting about her exciting new pressie to Crash. ''He's far from impressed, and it's clear that there's trouble brewing. When Tracy leaves Nathan to iron the T-shirt, disaster strikes and the T-shirt is ruined. Tracy goes ballistic and takes out her fury on a far from sympathetic Crash. The two come to blows and Crash flips out, throwing a chair through the French windows.moreless
    • Ep 6
      Down with School
      0.0
      Jackie has run away from school so many times, that she now has to be tutored at the DG. Faced with another boring Monday morning at school, Tracy and Crash reckon if Jackie can have home schooling, so can they.''Nathan decides that his only option is to teach the kids himself. But the kids easily outsmart him and lessons turn into a riot. When Elaine the Pain arrives to find the house in chaos she steps into the role of teacher. She is soon boring the pants off the kids, and it's not long before Jackie and the others decide that even school is a more appealing option.moreless
    • Ep 5
      The Bygraves
      0.0
      Michael has quickly established himself as the DG's most unpopular kid - bullying the little ones, snitching on the older ones and constantly sucking up to the staff. Tracy realises that they could get rid of Michael for good if they could find someone to foster him. When Tracy stumbles across The Bygraves (ironically funeral directors), she reckons they might just be desperate enough to even consider Michael.''Tracy & Justine fib to Michael that the Bygraves are lottery winners, and soon he's all over them like a rash. But it's not long before Michael discovers that he's been tricked. The poor Bygraves are left heart broken, and Tracy and Justine realise that even adults have feelings.moreless
    • Ep 4
      Free Louise
      0.0
      Louise couldn't be happier with her new foster family the Morris's, but she attempts to spare the feelings of her parent-less friends in the DG by fibbing that they are horrible. Tracy & Justine are horrified that their friend seems to be in trouble. ''Protests are made, radio stations called and hunger strikes attempted. When these fail to get a reaction, the kids confront the Morris's themselves. The accusations are soon flying and the Morris's find themselves charged with making Louise miserable. Caught in the middle of her loving family and her loyal friends, Louise finally has to admit the truth.moreless
    • Ep 3
      Jackie
      0.0
      New arrival Jackie Hopper is dragged kicking and screaming to the DG. She refuses to accept that she needs to be in care, and that her beloved Grandpa Jack has Alzheimer's and can no longer look after her. She's determined to escape, collect Grandpa from his nursing home and return to their old house together. ''The DG staff and kids struggle to keep up with Jackie, who makes a dash for the door at every opportunity. Tracy reckons it's time she stepped in. When Tracy returns to the DG with Jackie it looks like she's saved the day. Little do they know that Tracy has persuaded Jackie to stick around, by suggesting that she run off when the staff least expect her to...moreless
    • Ep 2
      Supernatural Shelley
      0.0
      Shelley opens her office door - eager to hear suggestions for improvements to the DG. She's soon faced with a barrage of requests for sweetie machines, wave pools and daily rations of pickled onion crisps! Without a sensible idea in sight, Shelley sets about doing things her way. But her new healthy eating policy, interior design changes and bedroom swaps, go down like a lead balloon.''Justine, however, reckons Shelley isn't all bad - at least she keeps Tracy Beaker in her place. Tracy insists that no one tells her what to do, and can't back down when Justine dares her to dye her hair blonde! Meanwhile, Shelley is facing uproar and has to use all her wits to ensure that she restores order to the DG.moreless
    • Ep 1
      Leavin' on a Jet Plane
      9.3
      Tracy Beaker reckons she's top dog at the Dumping Ground, but new head care worker Shelley has other plans. Fearing that Tracy has become too settled, Shelley suggests it's time for Tracy to move to another home. She packs her bags and heads over to best friend Cam's house.''Tracy is shocked to discover Cam, also with bags packed, ready to depart for a writing course in New York. Cam risks missing her flight in order to confront Shelley. By now, all the Dumping Ground kids have joined in the protest. With so much support to keep Tracy, Shelley has to concede that the DG is where Tracy belongs at least for the time being.moreless
  • Season 2
    • Ep 26
      Home and Hosed
      5.0
      Ben's Aunt and Uncle, Kate and Jasper, arrive at the DG - and Tracy is informed that they want to foster her. But Ben is curiously unhappy about the plan.''Only later does Tracy find out that going to live with Kate and Jasper would mean moving to Scotland - far away from the DG, her best friend Ben and of course, Cam.''Spurred on by Justine, the rest of the kids draw up a checklist to ensure that this time Tracy gets the right foster carers and Kate and Jasper undergo a series of alarming encounters!moreless
    • Ep 25
      Nathan's Assessment
      0.0
      Elaine arrives at the DG to check that Nathan is coming up to scratch as a trainee. After interviewing all the kids and a cross Tracy (whom he has cancelled a bowling trip with) and discovering that he hasn't completed one piece of coursework, her report looks worrying - she has the power to fail him.''So Tracy gets everyone on side to help him out because even though he's bad with his paperwork, they all think he's a brilliant care-worker.moreless
    • Ep 24
      Genius at Work
      0.0
      After a series of experimental art trials (including inscribing the letter 'D' all over Duke's face and clothes) Tracy is grounded and is instructed to try and cheer Justine up, who is depressed that Louise has left.''At Ben's house, he too is trapped inside - ill in bed - and Lol and Bouncer decide to visit and dole out their own special brand of care. Which includes playing all Ben's video games and trashing his kitchen, of course.moreless
    • Ep 23
      The Long Goodbye
      9.2
      It's Louise's last day at the DG, as she's going to be fostered by the Morris family. Sorting out her belongings, she tries to put a brave face on her worries about leaving the DG, her friends and especially Justine.''Meanwhile, Amber is feeling venomous after being warned about her behaviour by Jenny and Elaine and lashes out by stealing Duke's borrowed drive-on lawnmower and crashing it into a tree.''The owner of the lawn-mower, biker Colin, and his girlfriend Selima, seem to understand Amber though and there are tentative beginnings of a friendship between them all. Finally, Tracy hits upon the idea of auctioning off Louise's belongings, until Louise confesses she's scared.moreless
    • Ep 22
      Get Lost
      0.0
      Everyone seems to be out for the day at the DG and Tracy is feeling neglected and impatient with a hyper Dolly.''When she hears that Ben's Aunt and Uncle are visiting, she lands herself an invitation to his house - and gives Kate and Jasper the run-around thinking that she's a rich kid. Back at the DG, Dolly manages to wear 3 members of staff out all by herself.moreless
    • Ep 21
      Ben's Party
      0.0
      Amber accuses Ben of being dull so he decides to throw a huge party while his parents are out and invites all the DG kids along. Tracy doesn't get an invite when she doesn't stick up for him.''When Amber continues to goad him at the party he's drawn into competing against her in a variety of games to try and get his credibility back, unfortunately by the time Tracy turns up he's lost most of his belongings.moreless
    • Ep 20
      Family Tree
      0.0
      A school project has Tracy, Justine and Louise working on their 'family trees' which brings out some intense feelings. Later, when Louise is about to meet a potential new foster family, she is worried at the thought of losing not only her best friend Justine but everything she knows and loves about the DG.''When she refuses to go, Tracy persuades her it's worth the trip -for the free cake and ice-cream - and gets herself an invite to boot. Louise returns to the DG happy - and Tracy realises that Cam is starting to take the place of her ever-absent mother in her own family line-up.moreless
    • Ep 19
      Music
      0.0
      After Amber decides to graffiti her bedroom wall, Tracy is forced to share her own room whilst Duke and Nathan redecorate.''Inspired by Adele joining a band and sick and tired of sharing everything, Tracy decides she'll learn to play a musical instrument and Duke gets her a saxophone via Elaine''But nothing is private at the DG, and soon everyone is caught up in musical fever.moreless
    • Ep 18
      Secrets and Lies
      0.0
      Fears that he and his brother will be put into different schools lead Lol to 'bug' a big staff meeting. But he's tricked when Amber gets to the tape before he can, and alarmed when she begins to fuel rumour and suspicion about the subjects discussed by the staff.''One such rumour involves the possibility that Cam may be planning to 'foster' her, which brings out the jealous streak in Tracy.moreless
    • Ep 17
      2-Timing Adele
      0.0
      Adele's mobile is being repaired and soon everyone at the DG is tired of taking messages from all her boyfriends. But they soon realise that each boy offers a different range of goodies for them all - and set about getting their guy instated as Adele's ultimate beau.''Meanwhile, Ben's been left home alone by his parents on his birthday - and gets pulled into the Romance Madness, especially after Tracy persuades Adele to give her responsibility for organising her love life.moreless
    • Ep 16
      Quiz
      0.0
      Nathan is inspired after winning a quiz and enters the DG into a Care Home Quiz Competition. But his suggestion coincides with a rather nasty washing incident, which leaves all the kids clothes dyed an unfortunate shade of green proving he's being pretty incapable in his job.''The kids get into the Quiz but after a nasty spot of opposition cheating, Tracy finds a way to make them win through.moreless
    • Ep 15
      Bridesmaid
      0.0
      Justine's Dad is getting married to girlfriend Carrie and Justine is to be a bridesmaid. But her Dad's unfortunate choice of dress leaves her so miserable that Tracy and the girls try to help. Several customisations later, the dress is in shreds and Adele manages to swoop to the rescue.''Lol and Bouncer are unhappy at the 'girliness' of the DG and opine to Nathan and Duke, who organise a Wedding Feast for everyone who can't go to the wedding.moreless
    • Ep 14
      Work
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      Bouncer and Amber are doing badly at school, so Elaine takes charge of their next project - setting up work placements. Her options are extremely dull so Bouncer is inspired to get his own job - as a paperboy.''While cleverly ducking her way out of several different work placements, Amber winds Tracy up for being too young to earn money so Tracy bets her that she will - and finds herself employed as Bouncer's official 'waker-upper'.moreless
    • Ep 13
      Takeover
      0.0
      A mystery takes over the DG when chairs are being re-arranged, shoelaces tied together and other spooky phenomena. Bouncer and Lol are convinced it is the Case of the Night Stalker but when it turns out to be Lol sleepwalking, Justine and Louise have a great time teasing him. ''Tracy finds out that Cam has cancelled their exciting outing and is furious but when she finds out that she's ill, she takes it upon herself to sort out all those little things that have been annoying her about Cam's disorganised lifestyle.moreless
    • Ep 12
      Christmas
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      Bouncer and Lol's Aunt is considering taking them on full-time and Lol is excited to be leaving the Care Home for a life free of rules and regulations. But Bouncer has the opposite reaction - he's quite at home at the DG and bad Christmas memories of boiled chicken nuggets make him yearn to stay.''To help Lol out, Tracy plans a 'impromptu' Christmas to ensure that Bouncer won't miss anything when he goes. Alongside this spirit of goodwill, Nathan and Duke just can't get along - only when they see the Christmas plan in action do they make-up.moreless
    • Ep 11
      Day Trip
      0.0
      Jenny has arranged a trip out for the kids at an Adventure Centre and looks forward to a day of peace and tranquillity at the DG whilst Duke and Nathan accompany the kids into the countryside. When they arrive, it's clear that Gordon the Warden is a bit of a prat.''Then a competition heats up over who will get the best time on the Assault Course and Tracy Beaker is determined to be the best. Back at the DG, Jenny's peaceful day is ruined by an impromptu visit from a work-driven Elaine.moreless
    • Ep 10
      Home Truths
      0.0
      When Dolly makes Nathan play a game of Truth and Dare with her, Duke is worried about the consequences.and rightly so! When Tracy gets cross about being asked why Cam returned her to the home, and at the same time accused of constantly lying, she promises to tell the whole truth until six o'clock! Although she tries to stop her self, in anger she upsets the whole house with her painful truths. But when it results in bad feeling throughout the house, she gathers everyone together a minute before six and lets them vent their anger about her. Then she tells them what she really thinks: Jenny is a bossy-boots but only cause she wants the best for them, Nathan is a terrible care worker, but the most fun person ever, and although Duke is fat she wouldn't have it any other way. And as for the rest of the children they're like family and so very annoying but she wouldn't be without them. The children count down to six o'clock and Tracy is pleased when she never has to tell the truth again!moreless
    • Ep 9
      Hollywood
      0.0
      When the home all discover the wonders of the film camera in an attempt to try and get adopted, everyone tries their own method: Tracy films herself with the camera, with the help of Cam, and talks about why she should be adopted, while Louise tries to cry her way into the hearts of the viewer and Lol and Bouncer try and film the torture that they have to endure in the house, as their way of trying to attract foster parents. The celebrities who are in touch with Dolly, and started all of this business anyway, send her a box of goodies, when they feel bad about not adopting her.moreless
    • Ep 8
      Big Fight
      0.0
      Justine and Tracy have an argument over the TV remote control and, forbidden to fight by Elaine, set up Champions to wrestle on their behalf. But the two boys in question, Bouncer and Ben, are not keen.''Everyone gets caught up in 'fight fever' - Amber takes bets and even Louise finds a way to make money out of the event.moreless
    • Ep 7
      Bad Girls
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      Tracy sees Amber's bad girl gang and immediately wants to become a member. Meanwhile, Louise is tired of being a goody-goody and has a fashion and personality makeover, inspired once again by Amber's presence. ''A moment of weakness when she tries to pass Amber's initiation test makes Tracy realise that she is compromising her friendship with Ben so she ditches the plan to become a 'bad girl'moreless
    • Ep 6
      Doggie
      0.0
      A stray dog is roaming the corridors of the DG and Dolly gets upset as he reminds her of a foster family's pet. Seeing Dolly sad, Tracy tries to help by offering to foster 'Fang' and they pursue him until he's safely locked up in Tracy's bedroom.''But a dog-hating Duke is on the prowl to be rid of the trespassing mutt and Fang won't be confined so easily. Justine gets upset when her dad's new girlfriend, Carrie comes along for their day out, and ends up retreating to her room whilst Lol has a small crush on an uninterested Louise!moreless
    • Ep 5
      Alien
      0.0
      A spooky sensation has taken over the DG, with Lol making horror-movies and strange noises in the middle of the night. Finally, the mystery is revealed - a new girl has arrived called Amber.''She's a hardball though - most of the kids are unimpressed at her aggressive attitude apart from Tracy who thinks her rule-breaking ways are ACE. The two bond until Amber shows she's a true loner by running away. It's up to Tracy to find a way to help her return to the DG.moreless
    • Ep 4
      Action Therapy
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      Tracy has still not been in contact with Cam after coming back to the DG so Elaine resolves to get them talking with a series of role-play and trust exercises. ''She also sets up a new 'Action Therapy' class for a disgruntled group of DG residents who are forced to stay in on a Saturday. ''Deciding to empower themselves they set up their own Council, allocating Lol as spokesman and going on strike. Meanwhile, Tracy is showing Cam what it's like to 'be her', which culminates in a disappearance at the shops to indicate how she felt when Cam left her As the episode ends, their friendship is back on track.moreless
    • Ep 3
      Brothers
      0.0
      Nathan is working on a food project and as well as providing nothing but healthy salads at mealtimes, he bans Dolly from a certain orange drink, making her intent on revenge. ''She Lol and Bouncer decide to illustrating their 'scamming skills' by intercepting the food-ordering system at the DG. They promptly set up their own shop providing unhealthy and sugary snacks to the additive-hungry kids at the DG.''Tracy is put out that her 'scamming crown' is being stolen and decides to get in on the act.moreless
    • Ep 2
      Bedsit
      9.0
      Tracy is bored of being fussed over by everyone after her untimely return to the Care Home, so when she finds Adele's new bedsit address she decides to visit her. Inspired by Adele's new independent life she sets up her own bedsit, triggering a wave of bedsit-mania throughout the DG.''When Dolly claims the bathroom as her new den and starts to mix up perfume with cleaning fluids, only Tracy can persuade her to come out.moreless
    • Ep 1
      Back & Bad
      9.8
      Tracy lands back at the Dumping Ground with a bang after setting fire to Cam's kitchen. She swears never to see or talk to a distraught Cam again. Meanwhile, Nathan, a laid-back trainee Careworker begins his first shift at the DG and the kids are determined to greet him with a glorious range of tricks and scams. ''But when he proves too smart for them, it's down to Beaker to give him a welcome, and a Beaker initiation, that he'll never forget.moreless
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