The BEST episodes of The Story of Tracy Beaker

Every episode of The Story of Tracy Beaker ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Story of Tracy Beaker!

Tracy Beaker is a 10 year old child, who was placed in a children's home. Tracy makes new friends along the way, and causes mischief where ever she goes.

Last Updated: 1/12/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Football Trial
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#1 - Football Trial

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/29/2004

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.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Andy Walker
Were Off the Map Now
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#2 - Were Off the Map Now

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/5/2005

The kids at the Dumping Ground have planned to meet Tracy and Cam at Carters Woods for Jackie and Bouncers last day. At the end of this episode, a big surprise is waiting for Tracy and Cam.

Directors: Jill Robertson
Writer: Gary Parker
Roxy the Rock
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#3 - Roxy the Rock

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/29/2005

In a 'no grown-ups' episode, the challenge for Queen of the Dumping Ground begins. The only two contenders, Tracy and Roxy, battle out challenges for the title. Meanwhile, Chantal receives a letter and present from her dad as it's her birthday, while Lol and Bouncer try to get into the Guinness Book Of World Records for 'Standing On Your Head In The Airing Cupboard All Day'.

Directors: Jill Robertson
Writer: Mary Morris
Beaker Witch Project
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#4 - Beaker Witch Project

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/22/2005

Tracy Beaker's very own 'The Blair Witch Project'. Things go 'bump' in the night.

Directors: Jill Robertson
Independence Day
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#5 - Independence Day

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/15/2005

Bouncer moves ever closer to the big shift from Dumping Ground to Halfway House. Meanwhile, will new boy Wolfie settle in with the other kids, or even sleep in the house?

Directors: Jill Robertson
Writer: Mary Morris
Return to Sender
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#6 - Return to Sender

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2004

Tracy's now living with Cam, and just around the corner at the new location of the Dumping Ground (from Stowey House to Cliffside) is the arrival of the Wellards. They guarantee it won't be a smooth move. But Tracy Beaker's taken back to save the day!

Directors: Delyth Thomas
Writer: Mary Morris
Good as Gold
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#7 - Good as Gold

Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/1/2004

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. Marco dresses up as a magician for the party but can't seem to do anything magic, until he pinches Duke's flip-flops while he is asleep and sends them up high into the sky tied to helium balloons with Duke waking up in time to see what is happening and then tries to catch them back down (but fails to do so) while everyone else is looking on with laughter. Jackie is determined that her Grandpa will 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 Dumping Ground set to be left behind.

Directors: Laurence Wilson
Writer: Mary Morris
The Big Race
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#8 - The Big Race

Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/25/2004

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.

Directors: Laurence Wilson
Writer: Gary Parker
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Dad Trouble
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#9 - Dad Trouble

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/18/2004

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.

Directors: Laurence Wilson
Writer: Gary Parker
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Be Quiet
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#10 - Be Quiet

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/11/2004

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.

Directors: Laurence Wilson
Writer: Dan Anthony
Exploited
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#11 - Exploited

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/4/2004

Everyone is in high spirits when the TV cameras arrive at the Dumping Ground, 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.

Directors: Laurence Wilson
Writer: Marvin Close
Babies Suck!
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#12 - Babies Suck!

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/26/2004

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.

Directors: Laurence Wilson
Writer: Mary Morris
Sufia the Silent
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#13 - Sufia the Silent

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/2004

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, which results in a competition breaking out over the Dumping Ground.

Directors: Laurence Wilson
Be Prepared
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#14 - Be Prepared

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/12/2004

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.

Directors: Laurence Wilson
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We Are Family
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#15 - We Are Family

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/5/2004

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.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Tracy Brabin
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Alien
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#16 - Alien

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/2003

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.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Rob Gittins
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Time Capsule
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#17 - Time Capsule

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/22/2004

Tracy is in a foul mood – Wilson's left without saying goodbye and Justine is teasing her rotten about the kiss. Meanwhile, the other kids dig up a time capsule from the previous owners of the house. They attempt to put together a Dumping Ground time capsule of their own – preparing video diaries, recipes, collages and photographs. Note: In Tracy Beaker Returns, the capsule is found and at some point during Tracy's life she makes clues to the time capsule.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Marvin Close
I Am Not in Love
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#18 - I Am Not in Love

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/15/2004

Tracy develops a crush on Wilson, but is loath to admit it. Tracy agrees to go with Wilson to visit his Mum in hospital. Tracy agrees, and on a day out with Cam, she can't stop talking about Wilson. 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. However, Wilson takes the blame thinking he is doing it for Tracy. When Tracy asks him why he did it, she finally admits her feelings, and they kiss. Unfortunately, Justine is watching from behind.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Holly Lyons
Mind Your Own Business
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#19 - Mind Your Own Business

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/8/2004

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. To Tracy's surprise, Wilson lies, saying he coated himself in them on purpose. Tracy appreciates Wilson's gesture, but will not admit to liking Wilson.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Holly Lyons
Just Desserts
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#20 - Just Desserts

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/18/2003

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.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Power Cut
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#21 - Power Cut

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/2003

The Dumping Ground 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.

Directors: Joss Agnew
The Beaker Club
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#22 - The Beaker Club

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2003

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, to name a few! The little kids are in awe and decide to set up 'The Beaker Club'. However, The Beaker Club's actions nearly cost Dolly her soon-to-be foster family. When the foster family in question turn up at The Dumping Ground and the Club drop ketchup-and-flour bombs on their heads, not realising it's Dolly's soon-to-be foster family, their actions soon bite Dolly on the bum.

Directors: Joss Agnew
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Nothing Happens Here
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#23 - Nothing Happens Here

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2003

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 Dumping Ground would be just the thing. Cam starts gathering stories but becomes increasingly exasperated by everyone's over-eagerness to help.

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Mary Morris
Down to Earth
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#24 - Down to Earth

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2003

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, but cheers up when there's a surprise for her... Cam!

Directors: Joss Agnew
Writer: Dan Anthony
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No-one Quite Like Grandpa
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#25 - No-one Quite Like Grandpa

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2003

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 Dumping Ground, and successfully get Grandpa back to his old house. Meanwhile, Louise is over to visit and Michael's fallen hard for her.

Directors: Delyth Thomas