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. Note that episode titles given appeared in listings magazines, and were never used on-screen. However, they are used on the DVDs. Titles were not given for Series 5-8.

Summary

Series		Region 2		1	10	June – August 1999	18 June 2001	4
	2	13	April – July 2000	1 October 2001	4
	3	16	March – July 2001	25 March 2002	6
	4	16	February – June 2002	9 June 2003	5
	5	16	May – August 2003	23 August 2004	4
	6	12	April – May, August 2004	25 June 2005	3
	7	13	May – July, December 2005	7 August 2006	4
	8	11	July – September, December 2006	26 December 2006	3

Series 1 (1999)

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate	Viewing figure
1	Them and Us	Maureen Chadwick	Mike Adams	1 June 1999	7,990,000
As the inmates rehearse for a fashion show, a miscarrying inmate almost dies in her cell. Helen is forced into an alliance with difficult prisoner Nikki Wade. A smelly inmate returns and upsets everyone with her nasty habits and Fenner plays dangerous games with Shell and Rachel.
2	Drug Wars	Maureen Chadwick	Mike Adams	8 June 1999	7,390,000
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. An old inmate returns to the wrath of Denny and Shell.
3	Love Rival	Phil Ford	Laurence Moody	15 June 1999	6,360,000
Jim takes advantage of his authority and begins to regret it when Shell bullies Rachel. Zandra is heartbroken when she is dumped by her fiance, while she is organising her wedding.
4	The Victim	Martin Allen	Laurence Moody	22 June 1999	6,860,000
Rachel's troubles increase, when her mother gives her daughter to foster care causing Rachel to completely breakdown and commit suicide on the wing and Zandra makes a bid for freedom.
5	Tangled Web	Louisa Page	Laurence Moody	29 June 1999	7,050,000
Nikki and Shell finally come to blows following Rachels death. Helen investigates Rachel's death and all the evidence points to a cover-up involving Principal Officer Fenner. Nikki struggles to come to terms with her growing feelings for Helen.
6	A Big Mistake	Tom Higgins	Jim O'Hanlon	6 July 1999	7,020,000
New prisoner, Jessie Devlin arrives at Larkhall and uncovers a past she thought closed forever. Zandra blackmails Officer Lorna Rose into bringing drugs into Larkhall.
7	Playing with Fire	Ann McManus	Jim O'Hanlon	13 July 1999	7,670,000
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 someone's going to pay.
8	Falling Apart	Sally Wainwright	Mike Adams	20 July 1999	7,600,000
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 Larkhall, in the form of wine.
9	Pay Back Time	Martin Allen	Mike Adams	27 July 1999	7,320,000
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 in the process. Helen struggles unsuccessfully to resist Nikki's charms.
10	Love Hurts	Maureen Chadwick	Mike Adams	3 August 1999	7,660,000
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. Monica hears some good news about her appeal. Shell spills the beans about her affair with Fenner - to his wife.

Series 2 (2000)

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate	Viewing figure
11	Tug of Love	Maureen Chadwick	Mike Adams	4 April 2000	9,440,000
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 as Fenner is getting comfortable as G-Wing Governor but it gets worse as Shell phones Fenner's wife and tells her exactly what he's been up to.
12	Shit Happens	Martin Allen	Mike Adams	11 April 2000	8,530,000
New officer, Karen Betts, starts at Larkhall and reveals that she and Fenner have history. Helen is torn between duty and desire as she battles to hide her true feelings from Nikki, when she has no option but to transfer her to another prison after she slaps Dominic. Fenner discovers Shell's deceit and his anger knows no bounds but his wife wants him gone.
13	Visiting Time	Mark Wadlow Mark Wadlow Mark Wadlow is an English screenwriter known for his partnership with Peter Morgan and his work on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street.- Early life :...	Laurence Moody	18 April 2000	8,210,000
Julie J discovers that her children are back in England but Hollamby spoils the reunion party. Karen is given the cold shoulder by some officers for reporting Fenner's attack on Shell and Karen takes over as Wing Governor and shows him how unsentimental she can be.
14	Looking For Love	Jayne Hollinson	Laurence Moody	25 April 2000	8,120,000
New officer, Di Barker, arrives from D-Wing as Jim's replacement. 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. Sylvia helps Jim clear his name and he returns to G Wing with Shell thinking they will get back together, but for now it's no more Mr. Nice Guy. Yvonne and Fenner make a deal.
15	Mistaken Identity	Maureen Chadwick	Laurence Moody	2 May 2000	8,260,000
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 case of mistaken identity. Zandra complains of headaches and collapses, only Crystal believes it is not drug related. Yvonne keeps up her end of the bargain, but does Fenner?
16	Losing It	Martin Allen	Jim O'Hanlon	9 May 2000	7,700,000
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 Julies make it happen for Josh and Crystal. Karen punishes Hollamby with a harsh fitness regime. Nikki gets a visit from Helen.
17	The Set-Up	Phil Ford	Jim O'Hanlon	16 May 2000	9,300,000
Yvonne's daughter arrives with tragic news about her father, but she is not pretending. Fenner thwarts Yvonne's escape attempt in the nick of time. Helen's new role gives her the opportunity to re-open Nikki's case. Zandra's illness is finally - and tragically - diagnosed.
18	Babes Behind Bars	Maureen Chadwick	Jim O'Hanlon	23 May 2000	8,980,000
Crystal risks losing Josh to stay in prison with Zandra. Babs and Nikki grow marijuana to cure Zandra's pain. Shell confronts her mother about her past abuse. Yvonne launches her new money making scheme.
19	The Leaving	Jayne Hollinson	Mike Adams	30 May 2000	9,490,000
The woman 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 takes on Barbara, resulting in a broken wrist.
20	Family Plan	Phil Ford	Mike Adams	6 June 2000	9,240,000
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 rival, Renee Williams turns up on G-Wing, armed with a blade. The Two Julies' madcap plan to have a baby goes yoghurt-pot up.
21	Rough Justice	Ann McManus	Mike Adams	13 June 2000	9,130,000
Renee attacks Yvonne in the bathroom but Nikki saves Yvonne before she does any real damage. Crystal, Shell, Denny, Shaz, Yvonne, Nikki, The Julies have all witnessed Renee's methods of dealing with people so everyone is a suspect when Renee bites the dust. Helen has some fantastic news for Nikki. Fenner's wife frees him to pursue Karen.
22	Facing Up	Maureen Chadwick	Laurence Moody	20 June 2000	8,500,000
After meeting the widow of one of her victims, Shaz is forced to face the consequences of her crime. Nikki's jealousy destroys her relationship with Helen and she harms herself while gardening. Karen comes to visit Fenner and they grow closer.
23	Oh What a Night!	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Laurence Moody	4 July 2000	8,810,000
Nikki risks it all for one night with Helen. Jim blows it with Karen and ends up at Shell's mercy. Hollamby has an 'ecstatic' anniversary party thanks to an illegal gift from the girls on G-Wing. Crystal is released but Josh is not waiting at the gate.

Series 3 (2001)

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate	Viewing figure
24	Back From The Brink	Maureen Chadwick	Mike Adams	20 March 2001	9,420,000
Revenge-hungry Shell is armed and locked in a cell with Fenner. The officers, still recovering from Hollamby's party must take drastic action. As must Helen to save escaped prisoner, Nikki Wade.
25	The Turn of The Screw	Jayne Hollinson	Mike Adams	27 March 2001	8,490,000
Fenner dies but is resuscitated and transferred to the hospital. Hollamby is determined to make Shell suffer for her attack on Fenner and gets her moved to a psychiatric ward. 'Mad' Tessa, Shell's old adversary, is ready and waiting to do the rest and Shell meets Podger Pam.
26	The Chains of Freedom	Phil Ford	Laurence Moody	3 April 2001	8,590,000
Shell is returned to G-Wing but is confined to her cell. Julie S is out of prison on a tag and the officers are out on mass sick leave, when Sylvia propses a strike. The women jump at the chance to run the wing themselves. Things are going swimmingly - until a large knife goes missing.
27	False Identity	Martin Allen	Laurence Moody	10 April 2001	9,100,000
Julie S is back in Larkhall. Barbara is shocked to hear that she's been accused of bigamy and murder. Yvonne is getting legal advice of her own - from a succession of hunky young men.
28	Blood Ties	Liz Lake	Laurence Moody	17 April 2001	8,600,000
New girl on the wing Buki Lester challenges Denny to prove how tough she is, while Yvonne challenges husband Charlie in court. Denny almost bleeds to death and Fenner returns to work to find Shell waiting for him. And Charlie receives a gift in the form of a pizza man.
29	Do or Die	Maureen Chadwick	Jo Johnson	24 April 2001	8,840,000
Tensions mount as Podger Pam arrives on G-Wing and the new doctor, Dr. Waugh, impresses Helen. Josh begins his stint as a trainee PO under the ever-watchful eye of Di, who claims to have just come out of a relationship but starts a new obsession with Josh.
30	The Great Escape	Jaden Clark	Jo Johnson	1 May 2001	8,510,000
Buki cuts up and reveals the truth of her child hood. A fly-on-the-wall documentary crew invades HMP Larkhall, creating havoc in the process. Fenner sees a chance to get rid of Shell for good.
31	Uninvited Guests	Phil Ford	Mike Adams	8 May 2001	9,140,000
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 settle, starting with Sylvia and Bobby Hollamby. Shaz is returned to Larkhall along with Crystal.
32	Common Criminal	Martin Allen	Mike Adams	15 May 2001	9,100,000
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, but they begin to help her when she attempts suicide.
33	Chapel of Love	Jayne Hollinson	Jim O'Hanlon	22 May 2001	8,400,000
Crystal is on hunger strike to protest against her incorrect drugs test results and it seems that only new girl Charlotte can save her. Josh and Crystal wed in a small ceremony in the prison chapel but Di is determined to stop it. And new group of girl arrive, calling themselves the Peckham Boot Gang.
34	Battle Lines	Jaden Clark	Jim O'Hanlon	29 May 2001	8,600,000
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, and a riot takes place on G-Wing. And The Peckham Boot Gang reveals their plan to get rid of Yvonne, after Yvonne batters Al.
35	Tough Love	Martin Allen	Jim O'Hanlon	5 June 2001	8,410,000
The fall-out from the riot leaves Nikki very unpopular so she is grateful of support from an attractive new prisoner, Caroline... that is until Maxi finds some nasty surprises in Caroline's past. The Julies are released and arrested in the space of 5 minutes.
36	Revolving Doors	Jayne Hollinson	Laurence Moody	12 June 2001	8,460,000
The Julies are returned to Larkhall on remand along with Wealthy madame Virginia O'Kane, an old friend, but both the inmates and officers are ill-equipped to deal with the disabled grand dame, but she hides a secret.
37	Standing Up	Jaden Clark	Laurence Moody	19 June 2001	8,180,000
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 work with woman prisoners with the help of Yvonne. The Peckham Boot Gang reveals Virginia's secret causing her to be very unpopular.
38	Cat & Mouse	Phil Ford	Di Patrick	26 June 2001	8,120,000
Yvonne exposes the deal between Fenner and Virginia. Fenner decides to strike back - and Barbara's diary gives him all the leverage he needs, but this could mean trouble for Nikki. Al and Maxi get annoyed when Tina breaks away from the gang and becomes friends with Virginia.
39	Coming Out	Jaden Clark	Di Patrick	3 July 2001	8,150,000
The Peckham Boot Gang make up with Virginia but all is not what it seems. Fenner's campaign against Helen hots up and Nikki's appeal gives him the ideal outlet for his schemes. Crystal announces a miracle, but even the divine cannot help Yvonne who is accused of murder.

Series 4 (2002)

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate	Viewing figure
40	Fight or Flight	Jaden Clark	Jo Johnson	28 February 2002	7,560,000
Virginia is dead - but who is responsible? Evidence points to Yvonne who takes drastic measures to escape the murder charge. An organised blackout causes trouble for Sylvia. Shell and Denny have escaped arrest in Spain but their fate is still uncertain.
41	Unholy Alliances	Phil Ford	Jo Johnson	7 March 2002	6,830,000
New governor, Neil Grayling, 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 not Fenner? Di meets new P.O Barry Pearce but he is not so nice.
42	Behind Closed Doors	Nick Malmholt & Miranda Wilson	Jo Johnson	14 March 2002	7,300,000
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 culprit forces him and Yvonne into an uneasy alliance. Barry and Di's wedding is cancelled with help from the women but Barry reacts and Di ends up with a broken hand.
43	Fait Accompli	Maureen Chadwick	David Holroyd	21 March 2002	7,330,000
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 to learn that she still has her old enemy Bodybag to contend with. But Denny undergoes a makeover to get close to Al, just to help Yvonne catch Virginia's murder. Barry turns very nasty when the women interfere with his relationship with Di again but this time Di will not back him up.
44	Only The Lonely	Martin Allen	David Holroyd	28 March 2002	6,820,000
Yvonne and Maxi come to blows and Tina helps Yvonne in the fight when Virginia's killer is revealed as Maxi and Al. Denny and Shaz are back together and true to form. Neil continues to make himself unpopular - does he really have the prisoners' interests at heart or is this a personal vendetta against Karen? Roisin finds it hard to deal with prison life, but Cassie is living the life.
45	Sweet Sixteen	Jaden Clarke	Craig Lines	4 April 2002	6,990,000
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 Shaz and Denny. And Buki reveals the truth about Rhiannon's "boyfriend" leading to the Julies to make the biggest mistake ever.
46	Pillow Talk	Phil Ford	Craig Lines	11 April 2002	6,920,000
Fenner finally realises that his boss's interest in him extends far beyond the professional. Shaz and Denny find another opportunity to humiliate Buki but begin to push too far. Karen and Mark grow closer.
47	Prison Issue	Jayne Hollinson	Brett Fallis	18 April 2002	7,100,000
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. Di and Neil grow closer. Roisin begins to take drugs to block out the pain of prison. Shaz and Denny fall out but Maxi is there to help Shaz, but she really wants to frame Shaz for Yvonne's murder.
48	Baby on Board	Martin Allen	Brett Fallis	25 April 2002	7,120,000
Yvonne and Maxi finally come to blows resulting in drastic consequences. G-Wing's tiniest inmate arrives when Crystal gives birth to baby Zandra on the floor of her cell. Buki wants to be on the MBU with Crystal and Zandra but when a baby goes missing, Buki reveals the truth as to why she wants to be with babies.
49	Family Matters	Tim Hyndman	Brett Fallis	2 May 2002	6,900,000
Karen struggles to cope after Fenner assaults her but realises that involving the police will be futile when the whole story comes out. On a day out, Crystal makes a desperate bid to get Zandra away from the cockroaches in Larkhall.
50	Battle Lines	Jaime Caruana	David Holroyd	9 May 2002	7,430,000
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 left - Hollamby! Shaz and Al plan to fight but Maxi wants to finish Shaz. The fight goes ahead with brutal, and ultimately, tragic consequences.
51	Appearances Sake	Jaden Clark	David Holroyd	16 May 2002	7,120,000
Sylvia now has a dead body on her hands but an inspection team are also visiting the prison. 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 Babs and Henry grow closer but Henry grasses on the women.
52	True Colours	Jaime Caruana	Di Patrick	23 May 2002	7,350,000
The departure of Shaz has left a vacant cell on G-Wing, though it is immediately filled by a mystery American blonde who catches Fenner's eye. But Yvonne recognises her as does Karen recognise Yvonne's son.
53	Hard Knock Life	Jaden Clark	Di Patrick	30 May 2002	6,590,000
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 her excitement is short-lived. Di has a suggestion for Neil, giving her companionship she craves and Neil an ideal means of staying in the closet. Crystal is released and Mark is transferred to another prison, but Mark has a word with Fenner before leaving.
54	Marriage of Inconvenience	Liz Lake	Jim O'Hanlon	6 June 2002	6,330,000
Yvonne and Fenner both have different reasons to be concerned about Karen's new relationship. Snowball continues to wrap everyone on G-Wing around her little finger and goes ahead with her escape plan. Di and Neil go on their hen and stag nights but Neil only invites Fenner and slips something into his drink.
55	Curtain Call	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Jim O'Hanlon	13 June 2002	7,130,000
G-Wing's open day goes ahead - but not according to plan. Everyone is in shock when Snowball's escape plan finally detonates. Shaz and Denny have their interprison visit and Shaz has brought some mushrooms with her. Yvonne gets a male escort to visit her during the open day and finds out about Snowball's escape plan.

Series 5 (2003)

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate	Viewing figure
56	Episode One	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Mike Adams	8 May 2003	8,360,000
Fenner joins some of his PO mates on a lads' weekend in Amsterdam. They're all very taken with erotic dancer, Naughty Nikki... until they realise that her face is uncomfortably familiar. Snowball continues to try and escape to be with Richie.
57	Episode Two	Jaden Clark	Mike Adams	15 May 2003	7,880,000
Shell arrives back on G-Wing and with Denny, they plan to get Snowball for Shaz's death. Fenner also had plans for Shell. 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. And Babs gets her hearing back.
58	Episode Three	Phil Ford	Jim Loach Jim Loach Jim Loach is an English film director. He is the son of the film director Ken Loach.-Biography:Loach was born in London, and studied philosophy at University College, London, intending to pursue a career in journalism. He joined the BBC where he worked as a researcher for Sue Lawley and Anne...	22 May 2003	7,630,000
The Costa Cons, Phyl and Bev arrive at Larkhall with a suitcase full of gin bottles and are immediately disgusted by the squalid conditions on G-Wing. Di catches Tina and Al in the middle of their crazy plan and puts a stop to it. Buki returns to the wing. Shell is the only one who is not convinced by The Costa Cons.
59	Episode Four	Guy Picot	Jim Loach	29 May 2003	6,920,000
Shell goes into labour. 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.
60	Episode Five	Phil Ford	A.J. Quinn	5 June 2003	7,100,000
Di is finding life with Neil increasingly frustrating, and when he starts entertaining his one night stands at the marital home it's the last straw. Sylvia cuts all her connections with The Costa's.
61	Episode Six	Phil Ford	A.J. Quinn	12 June 2003	6,620,000
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 shopping them. But the Costa's have another plan for booze, in the garden.
62	Episode Seven	Jaden Clark	A.J. Quinn	19 June 2003	6,760,000
Fenner plans to set up Yvonne but Collin puts a stop to it. The presence of the media and a celebrity guest at HMP Larkhall gives the women a perfect opportunity to make a very public protest about the prison's forthcoming privatisation. Snowball and Richie make a pact to die together but only one of them dies.
63	Episode Eight	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Julie Edwards	26 June 2003	6,360,000
Julie S finds a lump on her breast and worries that it could be cancer. Colin escorts Yvonne to Ritchie's funeral and is placed in a very difficult position when Fenner plants a bag of cocaine on her upon their return.
64	Episode Nine	Liz Lake	Julie Edwards	3 July 2003	6,530,000
Julie S struggles to come to terms with the reality of her mastectomy and the prospect of a debilitating course of chemotherapy.
65	Episode Ten	Jo O'Keefe	Laurence Moody	10 July 2003	6,570,000
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 reunited with Ritchie. Yvonne is roped in to protect Snowball but Yvonne helps her to be with Richie. Fenner becomes Tina's knight in shining armour when he moves her out of the four bed dorm away from bullying Al and Denny.
66	Episode Eleven	Di Burrows	Laurence Moody	17 July 2003	6,570,000
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. Fenner and Tina plan to set up Yvonne.
67	Episode Twelve	Liz Lake	Jim Loach	24 July 2003	6,530,000
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. Noreen tries to talk Tina round that Fenner is using her but Yvonne makes her see the light.
68	Episode Thirteen	Liz Lake	Jim Loach	31 July 2003	6,560,000
Fenner breaks into Karen's flat and sees all of the evidence she's amassed against him. Deciding he must take action, he sneaks out with her car keys, coat and a bottle of alcohol. And Karen is arrested the following morning.
69	Episode Fourteen	Di Burrows	Jim Loach	7 August 2003	6,430,000
New inmate, lifer Kris Yates arrives at Larkhall and makes a big impression on everyone, so much so that new officer Selena Geeson requests that she be Kris's personal officer.
70	Episode Fifteen	Di Burrows	Julie Edwards	14 August 2003	6,540,000
Denny's planned art exhibition suffers a setback as a result of Phyl and Bev's eye on the bigger picture and the money they will squeeze out of their protege. Kris reveals she has an escape plan but Yvonne does not want to be apart of it.
71	Episode Sixteen	Liz Lake	Julie Edwards	21 August 2003	6,780,000
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 open prisoner. Yvonne gives into Kris and makes a bid for freedom by slipping into the cavernous depths of the prison, but Fenner is hot on her heels, intent on sorting her out once and for all... and in the most horrific manner imaginable.

Series 6 (2004)

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate	Viewing figure
72	Episode One	Di Burrows & Paul Mousley	Nigel Douglas	14 April 2004	7,940,000
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? Two new inmates arrives both hiding a secret, one deadlier than the other.
73	Episode Two	Paul Mousley	Nigel Douglas	21 April 2004	8,250,000
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 inmate Frances Allen. The police investigate Yvonne's death and all fingers point to Fenner, who begins to crack under pressure.
74	Episode Three	Di Burrows & Jane Marlow	Ian Knox	28 April 2004	7,510,000
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 closer than he realises. Frances begins to crack down on drugs when Bev takes an overdose and starts a war with Phyl. Fenner finally breaks down.
75	Episode Four	Di Burrows	Ian Knox	5 May 2004	7,780,000
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, along with The Julies, Tina and Darlene. But tragedy strikes when one of them fall from the roof top. Fenner returns to Larkhall to settle the score with Kris, and he is sectioned.
76	Episode Five	Paul Mousley	Julian Holmes	10 May 2004	7,750,000
An unrepentant Natalie Buxton returns to Larkhall and is not a popular prisoner. Having been convicted of child prostitution, she has a lot to prove if she is going to survive on G-Wing. Frances and Collin grow closer but Collin wants more than just sex, but Frances has other plans.
77	Episode Six	Paul Mousley	Julian Holmes	17 May 2004	7,870,000
Glamour hits Larkhall in the form of footballers' wife Tanya Turner when she arrives at the prison in a sweatbox. Jailed for possession of class A-drugs Tanya has got a tough time ahead of her on G-Wing. But Tanya is on a mission to help a friend, Rick, get back at Darlene. The whole wing comes down with poisoning but only Tina knows why.
78	Episode Seven	Helen Eatock	Ian White	18 May 2004	7,220,000
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 before all eyes fall on Tanya. But Tina reveals it is her, who gave out the hooch. But The Costa's are desperate to keep out of the frame and out of Natalie's what when she gets nasty. Frances is struck down with the illness, when she drinks a nasty cup of coffee. Fenner returns to G-Wing.
79	Episode Eight	Phil Ford	Ian White	19 May 2004	7,800,000
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 games have at last got her into some very serious trouble? Kris and Natalie grow closer and Collin leaves to clear his head but only Julie S knows why. The Julies celebrate their birthday.
80	Episode Nine	Di Burrows	Nigel Douglas	2 August 2004	6,270,000
Julie J is upset that Collin has gone and Julie S tells her why. Julie S goes for another scan and things start to look up. Selena returns with news about Kris' sister and Natalie is determined to ruin Kris and Selena's relationship. Neil is worried about the impending tribunal for sexual misconduct and wonders if his job and reputation will survive. Fenner has his own concerns. Could Di have jeopardised his case?
81	Episode Ten	Paul Mousley	Nigel Douglas	9 August 2004	5,920,000
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 the key to bringing Fenner down. Kris attacks Natalie but Frances will not believe her.
82	Episode Eleven	Liz Lake	Jim Loach	16 August 2004	5,570,000
Tina gets close with a worksmen. Selena is in deep trouble. Frances has seen Fenner's evidence and knows that she and Kris used to live with each other. And when a body is found in the canal things look set to get even worse. Karen and Neil close in on Fenner when CCTV footage shows Fenner running from the scene of the accident.
83	Episode Twelve	Phil Ford	Jim Loach	23 August 2004	6,670,000
Tina believes she is pregnant and asks Phyl and Bev to talk to the spirits. Darlene tags along and finds out the Natalie killed her, Darlene and Natalie fight. Jim is in seventh heaven as he and Di tie the knot, but when he sees Neil and Karen entering the church clutching a big envelope, he goes cold with panic. Is this the end of the road for him?

After episode twelve aired. ITV2 aired a special called Bad Girls Most Wanted. This was a lookback at the favourite characters voted by the public.

Series 7 (2005)

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate	Viewing figure
84	Episode One	Phil Ford	Julian Holmes	10 May 2005	6,210,000
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 from his fellow inmates.
85	Episode Two	Liz Lake	Julian Holmes	17 May 2005	6,050,000
Hollamby receives some unexpected and fortuitous news that soon has her jumping for joy. On overhearing the rumours of her windfall, greedy Dr Nicholson suddenly finds her irresistible.
86	Episode Three	Polly Eden	Lance Kneeshaw	24 May 2005	5,640,000
Natalie is ruling the roost on G-Wing and it seems that everyone is in her debt. She even has a cushy job working in the library, which serves as the perfect place to set up a trap for Arun.
87	Episode Four	Phil Ford	Lance Kneeshaw	31 May 2005	5,050,000
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 her mother to death.
88	Episode Five	Liz Lake	Laurence Moody	7 June 2005	4,840,000
When an elderly nun called Sister Thomas-Moore arrives at Larkhall, Natalie takes it upon herself to show her that the habit offers no protection from the evil on G-Wing.
89	Episode Six	Liz Lake	Laurence Moody	14 June 2005	5,560,000
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 of Pat's attention is the saintly Sister Thomas-Moore.
90	Episode Seven	Paul Mousley	S.J. Clarkson	21 June 2005	5,180,000
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 to despair and steps in to defend her.
91	Episode Eight	Jane Marlow	S.J. Clarkson	28 June 2005	4,800,000
Di's marriage is in meltdown. Fenner can't believe that his wife has taken baby Dylan from his mother, especially as she doesn't even know the first thing about looking after a baby.
92	Episode Nine	Paul Mousley	Lance Kneeshaw	5 July 2005	5,510,000
Bev is quick to the rescue when sleazy delivery man, Frank tries to rape Phyl. Her daring action proves doubly fortuitous when they suddenly realise that they are staring freedom in the face.
93	Episode Ten	Polly Edan	Laurence Moody	12 July 2005	5,780,000
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 flowers in memory of Yvonne - revenge is high!
94	Episode Eleven	Phil Ford	Declan O'Dwyer	19 July 2005	5,580,000
The atmosphere at Larkhall is euphoric - Jim Fenner is dead! However the arrival of new Number One, Joy Masterton soon spoils the mood. She's ex-army, hard as nails, and set on a big shake up.
95	Episode Twelve	Paul Mousley	Jim Loach	26 July 2005	5,490,000
Di has been accused of murdering Fenner and finds herself on the wrong side of the bars at Larkhall. How is she going to survive amongst the women she used to lock up?
96	Episode Thirteen 2005 Christmas Special	Paul Mousley	Martin Hutchings	19 December 2005	7,160,000
Julie S is thrilled that Julie J has been allowed to return to Larkhall. But Julie J is still haunted by the memory of Fenner and is convinced that she can see him lurking around the landings... is he?

Series 8 (2006)

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate	Viewing figure
97	Episode One	Liz Lake	Barnaby Southcombe	13 July 2006	5,400,000
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 rumours of a chemical attack start to spread, panic sets in.
98	Episode Two	Ann McManus & Maureen Chadwick	Barnaby Southcombe	20 July 2006	4,470,000
Donny and Lou escort Janine to her mother's funeral, unaware that Natalie has blackmailed their grieving charge into smuggling drugs back into Larkhall.
99	Episode Three	Jodi Reynolds	Lance Kneeshaw	27 July 2006	4,410,000
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 hiding a disturbing secret that is about to be revealed.
100	Episode Four	Phil Ford	Lance Kneeshaw	3 August 2006	4,180,000
Joy is delighted when inmate Stella Gough decides that she wants to join the army. However, is Stella being completely honest about why she wants to join up?
101	Episode Five	Roxanne Harvey	Laurence Moody	10 August 2006	4,280,000
It gets steamy between Janine and Donny when they use an "appointment" to get to know each other a little more intimately. Will they manage to keep their romance under wraps?
102	Episode Six	Paul Mousley	Laurence Moody	17 August 2006	4,870,000
Pat's plan to get rid of Natalie backfires dramatically. As a massive fight ensues, it quickly becomes clear that there's a bitter and bloody end in store for one of them.
103	Episode Seven	Liz Lake	Jim Loach	24 August 2006	5,000,000
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 live on the outside.
104	Episode Eight	Phil Ford	Jim Loach	31 August 2006	4,560,000
Pat and the Julies are sweating over what to do with Natalie's dead body. They know they have to move it - a hot laundry is no place to hide a festering corpse.
105	Episode Nine	Roxanne Harvey	Jim Loach	7 September 2006	4,620,000
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 he is supplying her sister with drugs.
106	Episode Ten	Harriet Warner	Lance Kneeshaw	14 September 2006	4,480,000
Famous new inmate, entrepreneur and interior design goddess Catherine Earlham decides to make Darlene a pawn in her twisted and dangerous game.
107	Episode Eleven 2006 Christmas Special	Phil Ford	Laurence Moody	20 December 2006	4,630,000
It's been a tough Christmas Eve on G-Wing, but things look to get even worse when Hollamby receives a nightmare visit from her very own ghost of Christmas past - Natalie Buxton...