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Tracy Beaker is a 10-year-old girl who has been placed in a children's home. Tracy makes new friends along the way and causes mischief wherever she goes.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 5 - Single White Female
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Single White Female

    S4:E5

    It's time for fun & games as the kids try to get what they want from new careworker Kez.

    Director:Delyth Thomas
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 3 Episode 13 - Just Desserts
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Just Desserts

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Othniel Smith

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  3. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 9 - Love and War
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Love and War

    S4:E9

    Bouncer has feelings over careworker Jane but the Wellards try their hardest to foil his plans to show his affection. Meanwhile, Hayley suspects that Duke is plotting to poison all the kids with a batch of special soup, that includes a sinister ingredient!

    Director:Delyth Thomas
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 5 Episode 9 - Cash Cows
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Cash Cows

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Laurence Wilson
    Writer:Jenny Lecoat

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  5. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 5 Episode 18 - Two's A Crowd
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Two's A Crowd

    S5:E18

    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. Meanwhile, someone is going around sabotaging Guest Day.

    Director:Laurence Wilson
    Writer:Kieron Quirke

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  6. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 3 Episode 10 - Nothing Happens Here
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Nothing Happens Here

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Mary Morris

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  7. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 3 Episode 18 - We Are Family
    6.2/10(15 votes)

    #7 - We Are Family

    S3:E18

    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.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Tracy Brabin

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  8. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 5 Episode 2 - Too Many Crooks
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Too Many Crooks

    S5:E2

    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?

    Director:Lesley Manning
    Writers:John Phelps, Gary Lawson

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  9. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 5 Episode 13 - Spare Dad
    6.2/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Spare Dad

    S5:E13

    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.

    Director:Laurence Wilson
    Writer:Mary Morris

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  10. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 5 Episode 16 - Love All
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Love All

    S5:E16

    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!

    Director:Laurence Wilson
    Writer:Jenny Lecoat

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  11. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 2 - Bouncer vs. Lol
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Bouncer vs. Lol

    S4:E2

    It's Bouncer's birthday, but he is not telling Lol he's leaving – so how will he react?

    Director:Delyth Thomas
    Writers:John Phelps, Gary Lawson

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  12. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 13 - The Finishing Line
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #12 - The Finishing Line

    S4:E13

    Jackie's grandfather dies and she is having doubts about her future without him.

    Director:Jill Robertson
    Writer:Mary Morris

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  13. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 18 - The Long Run
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #13 - The Long Run

    S4:E18

    Jackie receives an important letter for a Sports Academy, but will she take it? Meanwhile, after seeing Tracy flash the cash, the rest of the Dumping Ground kids try to sweet-talk a couple from an old folks home into parting with their cash...

    Director:Jill Robertson
    Writer:Marianne Levy

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  14. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 3 Episode 12 - Powercut
    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Powercut

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Abigail Abban-Mensah

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  15. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 1 Episode 23 - Cut the Weed
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Cut the Weed

    S1:E23

    It's Peter's last day at the Dumping Ground before he goes to live with Terry and Jill. Everyone attends his party, except Tracy, who is secretly looking after two giant African land snails for the weekend. Later that night, it's full moon, and Zac has hung up garlic all over his and Ryan's bedroom so as to scare off vampires. And the snails escape from their cage. So, soon enough, everyone is creeping about all over the DG.

    Director:David Skynner
    Writer:Graham Alborough

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  16. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 2 Episode 5 - Alien
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Alien

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Rob Gittins

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  17. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 2 Episode 8 - Big Fight
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Big Fight

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Delyth Thomas
    Writer:Andrew Walker

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  18. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 12 - Best of Enemies
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Best of Enemies

    S4:E12

    Tracy bumps into her old Dumping Ground enemy, Justine Littlewood, and they later realise they've both been duped/bribed into helping Elaine portray herself as some sort of 'super-careworker' to a journalist at a hotel function. Meanwhile, Lol sets up a show like "The Jeremy Kyle Show" when Chantal tries on Crash's parents' wedding ring without his permission.

    Director:Jill Robertson
    Writer:Othniel Smith

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  19. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 2 Episode 12 - Christmas
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Christmas

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writers:Gary Parker, Rob Gittins

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  20. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 3 Episode 14 - Mind Your Own Business
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Mind Your Own Business

    S3:E14

    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.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Holly Lyons

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  21. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 3 Episode 17 - Football Trial
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Football Trial

    S3:E17

    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.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Andrew Walker

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  22. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 3 Episode 24 - Dad Trouble
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Dad Trouble

    S3:E24

    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.

    Director:Laurence Wilson
    Writer:Gary Parker

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  23. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 10 - Beam Me Up, Scottie
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Beam Me Up, Scottie

    S4:E10

    Hayley's gone to live with Mark and Helen, and Layla is upset because Hayley never told her she would be leaving that day. Meanwhile, Elaine has been pulling out all the stops to find a perfect foster family for Marco.

    Director:Delyth Thomas
    Writer:Tracy Brabin

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  24. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 11 - Testing Times
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Testing Times

    S4:E11

    An Inspector comes to the Dumping Ground and isn't pleased in what he sees at the start.

    Director:Jill Robertson
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Story of Tracy Beaker Season 4 Episode 19 - Independence Day
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Independence Day

    S4:E19

    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?

    Director:Jill Robertson
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Single White Female" is the worst rated episode of "The Story of Tracy Beaker". It scored 5.8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Delyth Thomas and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/17/2004. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Just Desserts".