List of Bad Girls episodes

This follow list contains episode information and plot summaries for the ITV1 Drama television series Bad Girls. As this show is aimed at late teens and upwards, expect strong language and words in the Episode Guide.

Series 1 (1999)

Series #	Episode #	Summary	Original Airdate
1	Them and Us	The inmates rehearse a fashion show and a miscarrying inmate almost dies in her cell	1 June, 1999
2	Drug Wars	Helen takes a tough stance on drugs	8 June, 1999
3	Love Rival	Jim takes advantage of his authority and begins to regret it	15 June, 1999
4	The Victim	Unable to cope with life on the inside, Rachel looks fora way out	22 June, 1999
5	Tangled Web	Helen investigates Rachel's death and all signs point to a cover-up involving Principal Officer Jim Fenner...Nikki struggles to come to terms with her growing love for Helen	29 June, 1999
6	A Big Mistake	New prisoner, Jessie Devlin, arrives at Larkhall and uncovers a past she thought closed forever. Zandra blackmails Officer Rose into bringing drugs into Larkhall	6 July, 1999
7	Playing with Fire	Nikki makes a desperate bid to show Helen how much she loves her. Shell is stripped of all privilages when drugs are found in her cell - and someone's going to pay	13 July, 1999
8	Falling Appart	Monica's thoughts turn suicidal when she learns some shocking news about her son. The Two Julies bring some good cheer to Larkhall	20 July, 1999
9	Pay Back Time	Shell takes her full revenge on Officer Rose. Helen struggles unsuccessfully to resist Nikki's charms	27 July, 1999
10	Love Hurts	Helen has to tell Sean a few home truths. Monica hears some good news about her appeal. Shell spills the beans about her affair with Jim - to his wife	3 August, 1999

Series 2 (2000)

Series #	Episode #	Summary	Original Airdate
11	Tug of Love	Zandra goes to desperate lengths to keep her baby. Helen returns to Larkhall, thwarting Jim's promotion prospects. Shell phones Jim's wife about what Jim's been up to...	4 April, 2000
12	Shit Happens	Helen is torn between duty and desire. Jim discovers Shell's deceit and his anger knows no bounds...	11 April, 2000
13	Visiting Time	Julie J discovers her children are back in England, but Sylvia spoils the reunion party. Jim's ex-lover, Karen Betts, becomes Wing Governor and shows Jim how unsentimental she can be.	18 April, 2000
14	Looking for Love	Denny gets the chance to visit her mum on the outside... and her dreams for their future are shattered. Jim clears his name and returns to G Wing, but for now it's no more Mr. Nice Guy...	25 April, 2000
15	Mistaken Identity	Mad Tessa, a nightmare from the past, returns to haunt Karen - and only Jim can save her life. New prisoner, Barbara Hunt, goes through hell in a case of mistaken identity.	2 May, 2000
16	Losing It	Shell reveals the true horror of her childhood. The Two Julies make it happen for Josh and Crystal. Karen punished Sylvia with a harsh fitness regime.	9 May, 2000
17	The Set-Up	In the nick of time, Jim thwarts Yvonne's escape attempt. Helen returns in her new role as Lifer Governor - with an opportunity to re-open Nikki's case. Zandra's illness is finally, and tragically, diagnosed...	16 May, 2000
18	Babes Behind Bars	Shell confronts her mother about her past abuse. Yvonne launches her new money making scheme - Babes Behind Bars. Crystal risks losing Josh to stay in prison with Zandra...	23 May, 2000
19	The Leaving	The women mourn the loss of a true friend - Zandra has died, and Denny falls for the new arrival, Shaz. Shell bites of more she can chew when she takes on Barbara. Against her better judgement, Karen falls under Jim's spell...	30 May, 2000
20	Family Plan	The Two Julie's madcap plan to have a baby goes yoghurt-pot up. Yvonne's deadly rival, Renee Williams, pitches up on G Wing.	6 June, 2000
21	Rough Justice	Everyone's a suspect when Renee bites the dust. Helen has some fantastic news for Nikki. Jim's wife frees him to pursue Karen.	13 June, 2000
22	Facing Up	Shaz is forced to confront the consequences to her crime. Nikki's jealousy destroys her relationship with Helen. Shaz and Denny give Sylvia a taste of 'bang-up'.	20 June, 2000
23	Oh What a Night!	Nikki risks all for one night with Helen. Jim blows it with Karen and ends up at Shell's mercy. Sylvia has an 'ecstatic' anniversary party, thanks to a little illegal gift from the women on G Wing...	4 July, 2000

Series 3 (2001)

Series #	Episode #	Summary	Original Airdate
24	Back from the Brink	Revenge-hungry Shell is armed and locked in a cell with Jim Fenner. The officers, still recovering from Sylvia 'Bodybag' Hollamby's anniversary party, must take drastic action. As must Helen to save escaped prisoner, Nikki Wade	20 March, 2001
25	The Turn of the Screw	Bodybag determines to make Shell suffer for her attack on Jim - and gets her moved to the psychiatric ward. Mad Tessa Spall, Shell's old adversary, is ready and waiting to do the rest...	27 March, 2001
26	The Chains of Freedom	Julie S is out of prison, on a tag - and the officers are out on mass sick leave. The women jump at the chance to run the wing themselves. Things are going swimmingly - until a large knife goes missing from the kitchen...	3 April, 2001
27	False Identity	Barbara Hunt is shocked to hear she's been accused of bigamy, and a police investigation starts to close in. Yvonne Atkins is getting legal advice of her own - from a succession of hunky young men!	10 April, 2001
28	Blood Ties	New girl on the wing Buki Lester challenges Denny to prove how tough she is, while Yvonne challenges her husband Charlie in court. And Jim returns to work to find Shell Dockley waiting for him...	17 April, 2001
29	Do or Die	Tensions mount as Podger Pam Jolly arrives on G-Wing - and the new doctor impresses Helen, Josh begins his stint as a trainee Prison Officer, under the over-watching eye of Di Barker - and Jim Fenner's behaviour becomes more and more unstable	24 April, 2001
30	The Great Escape	A fly-on-the-wall documentary crew invades HMP Larkhall, creating havoc in the process. And Jim sees a chance to get rid of Shell Dockley...	1 May, 2001
31	Uninvited Guests	Shell and Denny celebrate their freedom with a vodka and drugs binge. But before they make it to the airport they have a few grudges to settle, starting with Sylvia and Bobby Hollamby...	8 May, 2001
32	Common Criminal	Aristocratic 'it-girl' Charlotte Myddleton is sentenced to a year in Larkhall for drug offences, and the other inmates don't react too kindly to the new Prada-clad prisoner. Crystal is back on G-Wing, but when Di finds out about her and Josh, she conspires to get Crystal into more serious trouble...	15 May, 2001
33	Chapel of Love	Crystal is on hunger strike to protest against her incorrect drug test results and it seems only new girl Charlotte can help prove her innocence. Josh realises that Di is behind the allegations and the confrontation leaves Di distraught - bad news for Di's elderly, disabled mother...	22 May, 2001
34	Battle Lines	The Peckham Boot Gang make a hard-felt arrival at Larkhall, causing sparks to fly when Nigerian prisoner Femi, is bullied by the officers. Nikki organises a sit-in to help. But with the Peckham Boot Gang involved, things look like getting out of hand...	29 May, 2001
35	Tough Love	The fall-out from the riot leaves Nikki very unpopular, so she is grateful of support from an attractive new priosner, Caroline. The leader of the Peckham Boot Gang, Maxi, starts digging for dirt on this mystery woman and finds some nasty surprises in Caroline's past...	5 June, 2001
36	Revolving Doors	Wealthy madame Virginia O'Kane joins the wing, but both the officers and the prisoners are ill equipped to deal with the disabled grand dame. The Two Julies are back inside and Al McKenzie continues to terrorise the depressed Shaz - but even Yvonne can't do anything to save her this time	12 June, 2001
37	Standing Up	Jim and Virginia strike a deal that could make the prison warder a very rich man. Helen gets wind of it a determines to prove that Jim is unfit to work with women prisoners. She also enjoys a hot date with new doctor Thomas - does this mean the final curtain on Helen and Nikki's relationship?	19 June, 2001
38	Cat and Mouse	Things are not going well for Virginia - a practical joke reveals the shocking truth behind her illness and the deal between her and Jim Fenner is exposed by Yvonne. Jim decides to strike back - and Barbara's diary gives him all the evidence he needs against Helen Stewart...	26 June, 2001
39	Coming Out	Jims campaign against Helen hots up and Nikki 's appeal gives him the ideal outlet for his schemes. Virginia announces her recovery as the work of God and inmate Crystal announces a little miracle of her own. But even the divine cannot help Yvonne, who is accused of Larkhall's most serious crime...	3 July, 2001

Series 4 (2002)

No.#	Series No.#	Summary	Original Airdate
40	Fight or Flight	Virginia is dead - but who is responsible? Evidence points to Yvonne who takes drastic measures...Shell and Denny, it seems, have escaped arrest in Spain but their fate is still uncertain	28 February, 2002
41	Unholy Allicances	The new Governor Neil arrives at Larkhall and is determined to make his mark. He is unimpressed with Karen and starts to look for a new Wing Governor - surely he doesn't think Jim could be the man for the job?	7 March, 2002
42	Behind Closed Doors	Jim is horrified to learn that Yvonne did not murder Virginia and realising the culprit forces him and Yvonne into an uneasy alliance. Di and Barry announce their engagement, but when the big day arrives thing's don't go quite according to plan...	14 March, 2002
43	Fait Accompli	Denny arrives back on G-Wing disappointed that she still has enemy Bodybag to contend with. Two new inmates arrive and find it difficult to adjust to life behind bars. Di and Barry return after their wedding day fiasco full of excuses for Di's bruises	21 March, 2002
44	Only the Lonely	Denny and Shaz are back together and true to form. Governor Neil continues to make himself unpopular, does he really have the prisoners' interests at heart or is it a personal vendetta against Karen Betts?	28 March, 2002
45	Sweet Sixteen	Julie J is distraught to find her daughter on G-Wing. Buki is rescued at the last minute from the make-shift tunnel, but has to face the wrath of Shaz and Denny who aren't pleased to see their bid for freedom cut short	4 April, 2002
46	Pillow Talk	Fenner finally realises that his boss's interest in him extends far beyond the professional. Denny and Shaz find another opportunity to humiliate Buki, but begin to push too far	11 April, 2002
47	Prison Issue	Buki can no longer cope with the bullying and harms herself, although more seriously than she intended. Outraged, Yvonne wants to see that justice is done. Things continue to deteriorate between Karen and Jim particularly when a compromising photograph of her is shown to Neil	18 April, 2002
48	Baby on Board	Yvonne and Maxi finally come to blows resulting in drastic consequences. G-Wing's tiniest inmate arrives when Crystal gives birth to baby Zandra. Buki reacts rather strangely to the birth resulting in a traumatic revelation...	25 April, 2002
49	Family Matters	Karen is furious after Jim Fenner assaults her but realises that involving the police will be futile when the whole story comes out. Roisin Connor is still struggling to cope with life in Larkhall	2 May, 2002
50	Battle Lines	Fenner is back in uniform, and Neil is in dire need of a new Wing Governor. Karen turns down the job which means that there is only one candidate left. Shaz and Maxi square up to one another in a fight	9 May, 2002
51	Appearances Sake	Bodybag is determined to be a success on G-Wing. Cassie and Roisin's relationship deteriorates further especially as they both have their eyes on Yvonne. Yvonne herself is delighted when her estranged son visits her and even Karen has to admit that he's certainly a charmer...	16 May, 2002
52	True Colours	The departure of Shaz has left a vacant cell on G-Wing, though it is immediately filled by a mystery blonde who catches Jim's eye. Denny faces the prospect of spending her 21st birthday without Shaz	23 May, 2002
53	Hard Knock Life	Denny is thrilled when her mother is traced ...but her excitment is short-lived. Di has a suggestion for Neil, giving her the perfect companionship she craves and affording Neil an ideal means of staying in the closet	30 May, 2002
54	Marriage of Inconvenience	Yvonne and Jim both have difficult reasons to be concerned about Karen's new relationship. Snowball continues to wrap everyone in G-Wing around her little finger but it soon becomes clear that she is hiding something dangerous...	6 June, 2002
55	Curtain Call	The open day goes ahead - but not according to plan. Cassie and Roisin make sure the visitors don't leave without drawing attention to a few prison flaws. Everyone is in shock when Snowball's escape plan finally detonates...	13 June, 2002

Series 5 (2003)

No.#	Series No.#	Summary	Original Airdate
56	Episode 1	Several weeks have passed since Larkhall went up in flames but the prisoners are still bearing the physical and mental scars of their ordeal and are keen to get their revenge on Snowball	8 May, 2003
57	Episode 2	Snowball retrieves her gun from its hiding place at Shaz's memorial and starts to put her escape plan into action...with the unwilling help of Karen	15 May, 2003
58	Episode 3	The Costa Cons, Phyl and Bev arrive at Larkhall and are immediately disgusted by the squalid conditions - they're accustomed to the sunshine of the Costa de Sol and the luxury of their villas	22 May, 2003
59	Episode 4	After being forced to fend off Colin's advances, Shell threatens to blow the whistle on Fenner and his pimping scheme...a decision which ultimately brings about disaster	29 May, 2003
60	Episode 5	Di is finding life without Neil increasingly frustrating, and when he starts entertaining his one night stands at the marital home, it's the last straw	5 June, 2003
61	Episode 6	One of Phyl and Bev's many business ventures comes to light when Colin discovers the drugs stash hidden behind their mirror, but given his own little habit, it's unlikely that he'll be shooping them	12 June, 2003
62	Episode 7	The presence of the media and a celebrity at HMP Larkhall gives the women a perfect opportunity to make a very public protest about the prison's forthcoming privatisation	19 June, 2003
63	Episode 8	Julie S is revising for her exams when she discovers a lump in her breast. After plucking up the courage to see the unpleasant Dr. Nicholson, she faces and agonising wait for the results	26 June, 2003
64	Episode 9	Julie S struggles to come to terms with the reality of her mastectomy and the prospect of a debilitating course of chemotherapy	3 July, 2003
65	Episode 10	Karen persuades Neil to take Snowball out of solitary confinement in the hopes that it will lift her spirits, but all Snowball wants is to be reunited with Ritchie	10 July, 2003
66	Episode 11	Snowball's suicide note makes some serious allegations against Fenner, which in light of the accusations made against him by Karen and Helen Stewart could get him into serious trouble	17 July, 2003
67	Episode 12	A familiar face is welcomed back to Larkhall as old-timer Noreen Biggs arrives back on G-Wing. Unfortunately, she won't be enjoying Her Majesty's for long as she hasn't got long to live	24 July, 2003
68	Episode 13	Bev and Phyl take the phrase 'open' prison a little too literally, by heading to the most expensive restaurant they can find	31 July, 2003
69	Episode 14	New inmate, lifer Kris Yates arrives at Larkhall and makes a big impression on everyone, so much that new officer Selena Geeson requests that she be Kris's personal officer	7 August, 2003
70	Episode 15	Denny's planned art exhibition suffers a setback as a result of Phyl and Bev's sight on the bigger picture and the money they will squeeze out of their protege	14 August, 2003
71	Episode 16	Yvonne makes a bid for freedom by slipping into the cavernous depths of the prison, but Fenner is hot on her heals, intent on sorting her out once and for all...and in the most horrific manner imaginable	21 August, 2003

Series 6 (2004)

No.#	Series No.#	Summary	Original Airdate
72	Episode 1	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 corridors - but what will she discover?	14 April, 2004
73	Epiosde 2	New Wing Governor Frances Myers decides that it is the right time to make her introductions to the women of G-Wing	21 April, 2004
74	Episode 3	Fenner is convinced that the Atkins family are after him...but real danger may be a lot closer than he thinks	28 April, 2004
75	Episode 4	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 May, 2004
76	Episode 5	An unrepentant Natalie Buxton returns to G-Wing having been convicted of child prostitution and has a lot to prove if she is going to survive amongst the other inmates	10 May, 2004
77	Episode 6	Glamour hits Larkhall in the form of footballers' wife Tanya Turner. Jailed for possession of class A drugs, Tanya has a tough time ahead of her on G-Wing	17 May, 2004
78	Episode 7	G-Wing is gripped with fear that the poisoner may strike again. It isn't long before all eyes fall on Tanya - no-one was ill until she showed up	18 May, 2004
79	Episode 8	Celebrations are in order as it's the two Julies' birthday and Julie S has booked a mystery guest for Julie J - an unlikely Elvis who is making his comeback appearances at Larkhall	19 May, 2004
80	Episode 9	Neil is worried about the impending tribunal for sexul misconduct and wonders if his job and reputation will survive	2 August, 2004
81	Episode 10	After meeting with ex-Wing Governor Karen Betts, Neil hires a private investigator to look into her case	9 August, 2004
82	Episode 11	PI Rob Skelton is sure it was Jim Fenner behind the wheel the night Karen was meant to have killed someone. But is there evidence to prove it?	16 August, 2004
83	Episode 12	Selena is delighted when she finds runaway Kris, but can she refuse Kris's offer of a night of passion before she turns her in?	23 August, 2004

Series 7 (2005)

No.#	Series No.#	Summary	Original Airdate
84	Episode 1	Rogue guard Jim Fenner is banged up in a men's prison getting the comeuppance he deserves whilst two new inmates, Arun Parmar and Janine Nebeski, arrive on G-Wing	10 May, 2005
85	Epiosde 2	Jim Fenner is out of jail and smelling of roses - he's been re-instated into his old job and for the moment, it looks like nobody can out smart him	17 May, 2005
86	Episode 3	Naive Arun walks straight into a violent trap set up by Janine and Natalie Buxton, who beat her to a pulp	24 May, 2005
87	Episode 4	Outside the heavy gates of Larkhall a swarm of press await the arrival of 18 year old Laura Canning, who has been convicted of brutally stabbing her mother to death	31 May, 2005
88	Episode 5	Natalie is keen to show new arrival, Sister Thomas, that wearing a habit is no protection from the evils of G-Wing	7 June, 2005
89	Episode 6	A new tough inmate Pat Kerrigan, arrives at Larkhall transferred from another prison. Pat has an ulterior motive and will stop at nothing to get what she came for	14 June, 2005
90	Episode 7	After stepping in to defend Arun it's not long before Pat is forced to face down Natalie to sort it out once and for all. Will Pat be strong enough to beat her?	21 June, 2005
91	Episode 8	Di's marriage is now in meltdown as husband Jim can't believe she's taken Dylan from his mother...especially as she has no idea how to look after a baby	28 June, 2005
92	Episode 9	Luckily Bev Tull is quick to the rescue when Frank tries to rape Phyl Oswyn and her daring actions proves fruitful when they suddenly realise they are staring freedom in the face and sunny Spain beckons	5 July, 2005
93	Episode 10	Jim Fenner is living on borrowed time, the whole of G-Wing want him dead. Even the screws have had enough of his evil, bullying ways...but who will do the deed?	12 July, 2005
94	Episode 11	Who killed Jim Fenner? An investigation starts but things are made difficult when all the inmates confess. Also, it is the first day of the new Wing Governor, Joy Masterton. She is ex-army and as hard as nails	19 August, 2005
95	Episode 12	Di has been accused of murdering Fenner and no one believes she is innocent. Now on the wrong side of the bars, how can she survive amongst the women she used to reign over?	26 July, 2005

Christmas Special 2005

No.#	Series No.#	Summary	Original Airdate
96	Episode 13	A sinister presence inhabits Larkhall on Christmas Eve - will they make it through the night?	19 December, 2005

Series 8 (2006)

No.#	Series No.#	Summary	Original Airdate
97	Episode 1	New Deputy Governor Lou Stoke arrives at Larkhall to find herself dealing with a chemical threat - can she keep control over G-Wing? Transferred Prison Officer Donny Kimber is keen to help, but does he have something to hide?	13 July, 2006
98	Epiosde 2	Janine has a visit from her father, he brings the horrific news that her mother has died of a heart attack...when Natalie hears that Janine is beinglet out to attend the funeral she brutally threatens her into bringing drugs back into Larkhall	20 July, 2006
99	Episode 3	Timid new inmate Angela Robbins arrives on G-Wing and everyone is shocked to learn that she has been sent down for arson and attempted murder, but Angela is guarding a disturbing secret	27 July, 2006
100	Episode 4	Donny foolishly discloses his undercover work to a suitably impressed Janine and when he also convinces her to have counselling saying he will be there for her - the pair start to become very close	3 August, 2006
101	Episode 5	Governor Joy is still reeling from the shock of learning new inmate Stella is the daughter she gave up for adoption. Stella is desperate to make up for lost time with her mum but Joy drops some news, which will challenge Stella's opinion forever	10 August, 2006
102	Episode 6	Natalie and Pat battle for their lives in a huge fight - their animosity and hate for each other can continue no further. Could this be a bitter and bloody end for one of these inmates	17 August, 2006
103	Episode 7	Natalie Buxton's supposed ascape from Larkhall Prison has made the National news and the inmates on G-Wing couldn't be happier - good riddance to her. But why is Pat feeling so on edge	24 August, 2006
104	Episode 8	Tina O'Kane is plauged with guilt after inadvertently killing a man during her bungled bank hold-up. However, his widow has a secret that will leave Tina feeling a lot better abou the accident	31 August, 2006
105	Episode 9	Lou Stoke is glowing after the surprise proposal from Doctor Rowan, unaware he has no intention of divorcing his wife. Lou asks her sister Vicky to be bridesmaid who reluctantly agrees despite knowing the truth about Rowan	7 September, 2006
106	Episode 10	Janine discovers she is pregnant with Donny's baby, after concocting a story to explain how she in an all female prison Governor Joy Masterton is still naturally suspicious and demands to see personal Officer Donny for an explanation	14 September, 2006

Christmas Special 2006

No.#	Series No.#	Summary	Original Airdate
107	Episode 11	With drains overflowing and a decomposed hand appearing from a toilet, it looks like something sinister is at work in Larkhall this Christmas. Wing Governor Sylvia Hollamby carries on as normal, until as face from the past appears to her in a dream to take her on a very strange journey...	20 December, 2006