The Story of Tracy Beaker - Season 1 (2002)

Writer Cam Lawson visits the Dumping Ground, and everyone is excited, especially Tracy, who wants to become a writer. But unfortunately, her attempts to make a good impression backfire and she fights with Justine when she provokes her. Meanwhile, Mike is tricked into giving Adele a late night pass.

Tracy is delighted when she is chosen for "Child of the Week", an advertisement in the local paper. But she is horrified when Louise is also chosen and they hatch a plan to get them fostered. Meanwhile, Duke starts a new healthy eating regime, but his new ideas don't go down well with the kids.

Tracy is filled with jealousy when Justine's dad give her money to decorate her bedroom. And when Peter and Louise don't want to go into town with Tracy, she storms off and decides to run away, and live on the streets with Ben.

It's Tracy's birthday, but unfortunately for her, it's also Peter's birthday.

Tracy tries to talk Cam into looking for her mum for her.

A vengeful Tracy persuades Peter to become bad so that Jill and Terry will not foster him.

It's a busy Saturday at the Dumping Ground and Tracy is going out with Cam.

When everyone at the Dumping Ground has flu, Tracy and Adele must care for everyone.

Tracy edits of the Dumping Ground newsletter, and wants to find an exciting story.

Tracy is becoming increasingly frustrated with Cam, who has still not decided whether or not to foster her. Banned from phoning her, Tracy enlists Ben's help to go to see Cam in person. When they arrive at her flat, Cam is out, so Tracy and Ben to break in. Meanwhile, Justine and Louise go head-to-head with Zac and Ryan when they begin washing cars for money, leading to a big waterfight.

Tracy is invited to a sleepover, but the rules of the care home don't allow them to go.

It's Tracy's parents' evening and she has to put up with Elaine seeing her teacher.

Tracy prevents Elaine the Pain from hearing her bad report.

Tracy will not hand in her homework, claiming that a dog ran off with her book.

Tracy is worried that her behavioural problems are what's putting Cam off fostering her.

Samantha is an eleven-year-old girl whose life is dominated by her mother. When her mother is rushed to hospital, Samantha must stay at the Dumping Ground, where she strikes up a close bond with Tracy.

Elaine's Treasure Hunt doesn't go according to plan.

As a means to getting fostered by Cam, Tracy plays match maker between Cam and Mike.

Tracy has been saving up and wants Jenny to take her out to get a whole new wardrobe.

It's Peter's last day at the Dumping Ground, and everyone attends his party, except Tracy.

Tracy visits Ben and realises his parents would be perfect for her.

It's a sad day at the Dumping Ground when Mike announces that he is leaving for good.

When Cam begins flat hunting, Tracy is convinced she will be moving in with her.