Bad Girls

1. S01E01Them and UsJune 1, 1999 7.0As the inmates rehearse for a fashion show, a miscarrying inmate almost dies in her cell. Helen is forced into an alliance with difficult pr
2. S01E02Drug WarsJune 8, 1999—Helen takes a tough stance on drugs. New inmate Monica Lindsey is in for a complete culture shock but quickly proves that she's no pushover.
3. S01E03Love RivalsJune 15, 1999—Jim takes advantage of his authority and begins to regret it when Shell bullies Rachel. Zandra is heartbroken when she is dumped by her fian
4. S01E04The VictimJune 22, 1999—Rachel's troubles increase when her mother gives her daughter to foster care, causing Rachel to completely break down and commit suicide on
5. S01E05Tangled WebJune 29, 1999—Nikki and Shell finally come to blows following Rachel's death. Helen investigates Rachel's death and all the evidence points to a cover-up
6. S01E06A Big MistakeJuly 6, 1999—New prisoner, Jessie Devlin arrives at Larkhall and uncovers a past she thought closed forever. Zandra blackmails Officer Lorna Rose into br
7. S01E07Playing With FireJuly 13, 1999—Nikki makes a desperate bid to show Helen how much she loves her. Shell is stripped of her privileges when drugs are found in her cell and s
8. S01E08Falling ApartJuly 20, 1999—Monica's thoughts turn suicidal when she learns some terrible news about her son. The Julies hatch a plan to bring some good cheer to Larkha
9. S01E09Pay Back TimeJuly 27, 1999—Shell teams up with Crystal, who believes Shell has changed for good. Shell takes her full revenge on Lorna and nearly ruins Helen's career
10. S01E10Love HurtsAugust 3, 1999—Helen has to tell Sean a few home truths while they organise their wedding. Sean later turns up at Larkhall with a lighter and white spirit.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Tug of LoveApril 4, 2000—Zandra has her baby and goes to desperate lengths to keep him when she fights with another mother, who is pushing drugs. Helen returns just
2. S02E02Shit HappensApril 11, 2000—New officer, Karen Betts, starts at Larkhall and reveals that she and Fenner have history. Helen is torn between duty and desire as she batt
3. S02E03Visiting TimeApril 18, 2000—Julie J discovers that her children are back in England but Hollamby spoils the reunion party. Karen is given the cold shoulder by some offi
4. S02E04Looking for LoveApril 25, 2000—Denny gets the chance to visit her mum on the outside and her dreams for their future are shattered and Yvonne is left to comfort her.
5. S02E05Mistaken IdentityMay 2, 2000—Mad Tessa, a nightmare from the past, returns to haunt Karen, and only Fenner can save her. New inmate Barbara Hunt goes through hell in a c
6. S02E06Losing ItMay 9, 2000—Shell starts to crack and makes allegations against all the male officers causing all the women to join in, she starts to bully Barbara. The
7. S02E07The Set-UpMay 16, 2000—Yvonne's daughter arrives with tragic news about her father, but she is not pretending. Fenner thwarts Yvonne's escape attempt in the nick o
8. S02E08Babes Behind BarsMay 23, 2000—Crystal risks losing Josh to stay in prison with Zandra. Babs and Nikki grow marijuana to cure Zandra's pain. Shell confronts her mother abo
9. S02E09The LeavingMay 30, 2000—The women mourn the loss of a true friend and Denny falls for the new arrival, Shaz Wylie. Shell bites off more than she can chew when she t
10. S02E10Family PlanJune 6, 2000—Shell doesn't want anyone to know who broke her wrist. Shaz and Denny cause havoc on the wing with some on Shaz's tricks. Yvonne's deadly ri
11. S02E11Rough JusticeJune 13, 2000—Renee attacks Yvonne in the bathroom but Nikki saves Yvonne before she does any real damage. Crystal, Shell, Denny, Shaz, Yvonne, Nikki, The
12. S02E12Facing UpJune 20, 2000—After meeting the widow of one of her victims, Shaz is forced to face the consequences of her crime. Nikki's jealousy destroys her relations
13. S02E13Oh What a Night!July 4, 2000—Yvonne is left heartbroken when, Charlie, leaves her. Nikki risks it all for one night with Helen. Jim blows it with Karen and ends up at Sh

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Back From The BrinkMarch 20, 2001—Revenge-hungry Shell is armed and locked in a cell with Fenner. The officers, still recovering from Sylvia's party, must take drastic action
2. S03E02The Turn of The ScrewMarch 27, 2001—Fenner dies but is resuscitated and transferred to the hospital. Karen reveals that Dominic is not returning to the prison service. Sylvia i
3. S03E03The Chains of FreedomApril 3, 2001—Shell is returned to G-Wing but is confined to her cell. Julie S is out of prison on a tag and meets her old flame, Trevor. The women jump a
4. S03E04False IdentityApril 10, 2001—Julie S is back in Larkhall. Babs is shocked to hear that she's been accused of bigamy and murder. New officer, Gina Rossi, arrives and stir
5. S03E05Blood TiesApril 17, 2001—New girl on the wing Buki Lester challenges Denny to prove how tough she is, while Yvonne challenges husband Charlie in court. Denny almost
6. S03E06Do Or DieApril 24, 2001—Tensions mount as "Podger" Pam arrives on G-Wing and the new doctor, Dr. Waugh, impresses Helen, who is upset with Nikki when she lashes out
7. S03E07The Great EscapeMay 1, 2001—A fly-on-the-wall documentary crew invades HMP Larkhall, creating havoc in the process. Buki cuts up and reveals the truth of her childhood.
8. S03E08Uninvited GuestsMay 8, 2001—Shell and Denny celebrate their freedom with a vodka and cocaine binge. But before they make it to the airport they have a few grudges to se
9. S03E09Common CriminalMay 15, 2001—Aristocratic "it-girl" Charlotte Myddleton is sentenced to a year in Larkhall for drug offences and the other inmates don't react too kindly
10. S03E10Chapel of LoveMay 22, 2001—Crystal is on hunger strike to protest against her incorrect drugs test results and it seems that only new girl Charlotte can save her. Di b
11. S03E11Battle LinesMay 29, 2001—The Peckham Boot Gang arrive on G-Wing and stir up trouble. Al McKenzie begins bully Shaz. When Nigerian prisoner Femi is bullied by the off
12. S03E12Tough LoveJune 5, 2001—The fall-out from the riot leaves Nikki very unpopular so she is grateful of support from an attractive new prisoner, Caroline, that is unti
13. S03E13Revolving DoorsJune 12, 2001—The Julies are returned to Larkhall on remand along with wealthy madame Virginia O'Kane, an old friend, but both the inmates and officers ar
14. S03E14Fronting UpJune 19, 2001—Fenner and Virginia strike a deal that could make him a very rich man. Helen gets wind of it and sets out to prove that Fenner is unfit to w
15. S03E15Cat & MouseJune 26, 2001—Yvonne exposes the deal between Fenner and Virginia. Fenner decides to strike back - and Babs' diary gives him all the leverage he needs, bu
16. S03E16Coming OutJuly 3, 2001—Fenner proposes to Karen and gets cosy with Maxi. The Peckham Boot Gang make up with Virginia but all is not what it seems. Fenner's campaig

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Fight or FlightFebruary 28, 2002—Virginia is dead - but who is responsible? Yvonne masterminds a plot to escape a life sentence. Jim is forced to explain himself to Karen. J
2. S04E02Unholy AlliancesMarch 7, 2002—Yvonne's escape attempt is thwarted by Karen. New Governor, Neil Grayling, arrives at Larkhall and is determined to make his mark. He is uni
3. S04E03Behind Closed DoorsMarch 14, 2002—Fenner is Governor again and Karen is just a P.O. Fenner is horrified to learn that Yvonne didn't murder Virginia and realising the real cul
4. S04E04Fait AccompliMarch 21, 2002—Denny arrives back on G-Wing, with two new inmates, Cassie Tyler and Roisin Connor. Not only is Shaz blanking her, she's also disappointed t
5. S04E05Only the LonelyMarch 28, 2002—Yvonne and Maxi come to blows and Tina helps Yvonne in the fight when Virginia's killer is revealed. Denny and Shaz are back together and tr
6. S04E06Sweet SixteenApril 4, 2002—Julie J is distraught to find her daughter on G-Wing. Buki is rescued from the escape tunnel at the last minute but has to face the wrath of
7. S04E07Pillow TalkApril 11, 2002—Fenner finally realises that his boss's interest in him extends far beyond the professional. Shaz and Denny find another opportunity to humi
8. S04E08Prison IssueApril 18, 2002—Buki can no longer cope with the bullying and harms herself, although more seriously than she intended. Outraged, Yvonne wants to see that j
9. S04E09Baby on BoardApril 25, 2002—Yvonne and Maxi come to blows resulting in drastic consequences. G-Wing's tiniest inmate arrives when Crystal gives birth to baby Zandra on
10. S04E10Family MattersMay 2, 2002—Karen struggles to cope following Fenner's assault on her but realises that involving the police will be futile when the whole story comes o
11. S04E11Battle LinesMay 9, 2002—Fenner is back in uniform and Neil is in dire need of a new governor. Karen turns down the job which means that there is only one candidate
12. S04E12Appearances SakeMay 16, 2002—Sylvia now has a dead body on her hands but an inspection team are also visiting the prison. Tina decides to clear the air with Maxi, who is
13. S04E13True ColoursMay 23, 2002—The departure of Shaz has left a vacant cell on G-Wing, though it is immediately filled by a mystery American blonde, Snowball Merriman, who
14. S04E14Hard Knock LifeMay 30, 2002—Rhiannon tries to make amends with her mother and aunty when they are sentenced to 8 years. Denny is thrilled when her mother is found, but
15. S04E15Marriage of InconvenienceJune 6, 2002—Yvonne and Fenner both have different reasons to be concerned about Karen's new relationship. Snowball continues to wrap everyone on G-Wing
16. S04E16Curtain CallJune 13, 2002—G-Wing's open day goes ahead - but not according to plan. Shaz and Denny have their interprison visit and Shaz has brought some mushrooms wi

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Episode 1May 8, 2003—Fenner joins some of his P.O mates on a lads' weekend in Amsterdam. They're all very taken with erotic dancer, Nikki, until they realise tha
2. S05E02Episode 2May 15, 2003—Shell arrives back on G-Wing and, with Denny, plan revenge on Snowball for Shaz's death. Fenner also has plans for Shell. Snowball retrieves
3. S05E03Episode 3May 22, 2003—Sylvia is left distraught by Bobby's actions. The Costa Cons, Phyl Oswyn and Bev Tull, arrive at Larkhall with a suitcase full of gin bottle
4. S05E04Episode 4May 29, 2003—Shell goes into labour. After being forced to fend off Colin Hedges' advances, Shell threatens to blow the whistle on Fenner and his pimping
5. S05E05Episode 5June 5, 2003—Di is finding life with Neil increasingly frustrating, and when he starts entertaining his one-night stands at the marital home, it's the la
6. S05E06Episode 6June 12, 2003—Snowball attempts to convince Neil that she has changed. Di plans to get pregnant, with the help of Neil's boyfriend. One of Phyl and Bev's
7. S05E07Episode 7June 19, 2003—Fenner plans to set up Yvonne but Colin puts a stop to it. The presence of the media and a celebrity guest at HMP Larkhall gives the women a
8. S05E08Episode 8June 26, 2003—Julie S finds a lump on her breast and worries that it could be cancer. Colin escorts Yvonne to Richie's funeral and is placed in a very dif
9. S05E09Episode 9July 3, 2003—Julie S struggles to come to terms with the reality of her masectomy and the prospect of a debilitating course of chemotherapy. Colin tells
10. S05E10Episode 10July 10, 2003—Karen persuades Neil to take Snowball out of solitary confinement in the hope that it will lift her spirits, but all Snowball wants is to be
11. S05E11Episode 11July 17, 2003—Snowball's suicide note makes some serious allegations against Fenner, which in light of the accusations made against him by Karen and Helen
12. S05E12Episode 12July 24, 2003—Karen and Neil come to a compromise. Di and Neil reveal their split, in which Neil outs himself, and plans for surrogacy. A familiar face is
13. S05E13Episode 13July 31, 2003—Julie S returns to Larkhall. Phyl and Bev are transferred back to Larkhall. Denny shows off her talent for art. Legal proceedings begin for
14. S05E14Episode 14August 7, 2003—Di becomes Wing Governor. Yvonne plans to get rid of Fenner for good. Bev and Phyl forge some of Denny's artwork. Buki finally meets her son
15. S05E15Episode 15August 14, 2003—Di fakes a miscarriage. Denny's planned art exhibition suffers a setback as a result of Phyl and Bev's eye on the bigger picture and the mon
16. S05E16Episode 16August 21, 2003—Babs and Henry get married but Henry's brother leaves when he objects. Buki is looking forward to her release and Denny is transferred to an

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Episode 1April 14, 2004—Selena has secretly cut keys so Kris can follow Yvonne's route out of the prison. It's not long before Kris is inching down the dark corrido
2. S06E02Episode 2April 21, 2004—The new Wing Governor, Frances Myers decides it is the right time to make herself known to the women of G-Wing, all of whom know her as inma
3. S06E03Episode 3April 28, 2004—Fenner is still reeling with guilt over Yvonne's death, and is convinced that her daughter is out for revenge, but real danger may be a lot
4. S06E04Episode 4May 5, 2004—A Muslim woman convicted of murdering a relative maintains that she is innocent and climbs up on the roof of G-Wing to continue her protest,
5. S06E05Episode 5May 10, 2004—An unrepentant Natalie Buxton returns to Larkhall and is not a popular prisoner. Having been convicted of child prostitution, she has a lot
6. S06E06Episode 6May 17, 2004—Glamour hits Larkhall in the form of footballers' wife Tanya Turner when she arrives at the prison in a sweatbox. Jailed for possession of c
7. S06E07Episode 7May 18, 2004—G-Wing is gripped with fear that the poisoner may strike again. The women are desperate to work out who is responsible and it isn't long bef
8. S06E08Episode 8May 19, 2004—Frances gets deep into trouble when she is suddenly thrown into a violent and illegal plan to get to Tanya from the outside. Could her sex g
9. S06E09Episode 9August 2, 2004—Julie J is upset that Colin has gone and Julie S tells her why. Julie S goes for another scan and things start to look up. Selena returns wi
10. S06E10Episode 10August 9, 2004—Neil's career hangs in the balance, but he remains calm. He is determined to find ex-Wing Governor, Karen Betts, convinced that she holds th
11. S06E11Episode 11August 16, 2004—Tina gets close with a worksman. Selena is in deep trouble. Frances has seen Fenner's evidence and knows that she and Kris used to live with
12. S06E12Episode 12August 23, 2004—Following her escape, Kris meets up with Selena. Karen's convinced that CCTV can prove her innocence. Tina thinks she's pregnant. Bev names

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Episode 1May 10, 2005—Fenner discovers that life behind bars is no picnic for a former PO when he finds himself on the receiving end of some very rough justice fr
2. S07E02Episode 2May 17, 2005—Fenner returns to Larkhall as the new Governor of G-Wing. Sylvia receives some unexpected and fortuitous news that soon has her jumping for
3. S07E03Episode 3May 24, 2005—Fenner reveals the truth about an attack on him in prison. Natalie is ruling the roost on G-Wing and it seems that everyone is in her debt.
4. S07E04Episode 4May 31, 2005—Outside the gates of Larkhall, a swarm of press await the arrival of 18-year-old Laura Canning, who's been convicted of brutally stabbing he
5. S07E05Episode 5June 7, 2005—When an elderly nun called Sister Thomas Moore arrives at Larkhall, Natalie takes it upon herself to show her that the habit offers no prote
6. S07E06Episode 6June 14, 2005—A new tough inmate, Pat Kerrigan is transferred to Larkhall from another prison and she's more than a match for Natalie. However, the focus
7. S07E07Episode 7June 21, 2005—Arun is suicidal. The thought of being transferred to a men's prison is intolerable. Pat is furious that Natalie's taunts have driven Arun t
8. S07E08Episode 8June 28, 2005—Arun's transfer is cancelled following Pat and Natalie's fight. Tina discovers Phyl and Bev's deceit. Di's marriage is in meltdown. Fenner c
9. S07E09Episode 9July 5, 2005—Di and Fenner's marriage is over when he discovers her deceit. Bev is quick to the rescue when sleazy delivery man, Frank, attempts to rape
10. S07E10Episode 10July 12, 2005—It looks like Fenner is about to get his comeuppance. He's the only PO present in the hanging cell when the girls of G-Wing go to lay flower
11. S07E11Episode 11July 19, 2005—The atmosphere at Larkhall is euphoric - Jim Fenner is dead. However the arrival of new Governor of Larkhall, Joy Masterton, soon spoils the
12. S07E12Episode 12July 26, 2005—Having been charged with Fenner's murder, Di requests to be sent to Larkhall when she cannot afford the be bail settlement and learns the tr

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Episode 1July 13, 2006—New Deputy Governor Lou Stoke has her work cut out on her first day at Larkhall when a sudden illness starts striking down the inmates. As r
2. S08E02Episode 2July 20, 2006—Donny Kimber and Lou escort Janine to her mother's funeral, unaware that Natalie has blackmailed their grieving charge into smuggling drugs
3. S08E03Episode 3July 27, 2006—New arrival Angela Robbins has been sent down for arson and attempted murder. She looks like she wouldn't say boo to a goose, but she is hid
4. S08E04Episode 4August 3, 2006—Joy is delighted when inmate Stella Gough decides that she wants to join the army. However, is Stella being completely honest about why she
5. S08E05Episode 5August 10, 2006—Julie S gets good news from her son. It gets steamy between Janine and Donny when they use an "appointment" to get to know each other a litt
6. S08E06Episode 6August 17, 2006—Lou and Vicky fall out following Vicky's suicide bid. It's the day of David and Fidelity's wedding and Pat's plan to get rid of Natalie back
7. S08E07Episode 7August 24, 2006—Tina's in court and hoping for an extended sentence. But when the Judge grants her release, she panics - she has absolutely no idea how to l
8. S08E08Episode 8August 31, 2006—Tina is returned to Larkhall and almost kills herself when she self harms. Vicky becomes a Music teacher at Larkhall. Pat and the Julies are
9. S08E09Episode 9September 7, 2006—Lou is glowing after a surprise marriage proposal from Rowan. She's totally unaware that he has no intention of divorcing his wife, or that
10. S08E10Episode 10September 14, 2006—Famous new inmate, entrepreneur and interior design goddess Catherine Earlham decides to make Darlene a pawn in her twisted and dangerous ga

Season 8 ranked & reviewed