Browse episode ratings trends for Tucker's Luck. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Tucker's Luck's 27 episodes.
Best Episodes of Tucker's Luck
Trisha
S3 Ep9
10.0
17th Dec 1985
Tucker finds it difficult to work on his O levels, stay on the dole, and help Barry look for his car. Meanwhile, Tucker faces losing one old Grange Hill friend while another reenters his life.
Going Through The Motions
S2 Ep9
9.0
8th May 1984
Happy days are here again. Prospects look bright for Tucker, Alan, Creamy, Sarah, Ade, Junior, and Stu. But what's left for Tommy?
Phased Out & Washed Up
S3 Ep8
8.5
10th Dec 1985
Tucker finally sees the true side of Natalia and Mr. Choudhury. Alan has news for both Barry and Tucker.
Tom Robinson
S3 Ep6
8.5
26th Nov 1985
Rhona is missing and everyone gets involved in the search.
Hungry Eyes/Naff Job
S3 Ep4
8.5
12th Nov 1985
Tucker and Rhona have mixed feelings after Barry moves in. More than one Jenkins finds a job, but no one is left to take care of Rhona. Natalia pays Tucker back for missing an earlier date.
All Change
S1 Ep4
8.5
31st Mar 1983
Allison takes Tucker to the news agency to look for a job. When they return they interrupt Tommy and Michelle. Tommy's sister suggests they get organized.
Paint
S1 Ep3
8.5
24th Mar 1983
Alan's dad offers the boys a job. Tommy is attacked by Passmore during the lunch break. The boys wait to get back at Passmore and get a surprise from Michelle.
Stolen Car
S3 Ep7
8.0
3rd Dec 1985
The differences in Tucker and Natalia's social backgrounds are affecting their relationships with each other and their friends. Mrs. Jenkins goes to see a lawyer.
Worst Episodes of Tucker's Luck
Architect
S1 Ep2
4.5
17th Mar 1983
Tucker finally gets up the nerve to talk to Michelle while Tommy continues to court danger with Alison. Later, Tucker goes for an interview.
Sick
S1 Ep1
6.3
10th Mar 1983
Tucker, Tommy and Alan, late of Grange Hill, sign on at the dole office. Tommy makes an enemy of local thug Passmore.
Absolutely No Selling
S2 Ep3
7.0
27th Mar 1984
Tucker and Tommy have each found jobs, while Passmore is given a sale's pitch. Alan's family life is in turmoil which prevents him from looking for a job. The boys help Creamy move into a new place.
The Hump
S2 Ep2
7.5
20th Mar 1984
Jobs are scarce, but Tucker, Tommy and Passmore all have prospects and it appears their luck has changed.
Barry Manilow
S2 Ep5
7.5
10th Apr 1984
Tommy agrees to invite Tucker to his club, but only if Tucker brings a date. Alan and Creamy arrive uninvited. Tucker's choice for the date angers both Sarah and Creamy.
Big Brother
S3 Ep3
7.5
5th Nov 1985
Tucker spends a day looking after Rhona. After an adventurous trip to the swimming pool, they have a surprise waiting for them at home.
Bo Derek
S1 Ep5
8.0
7th Apr 1983
Tommy believes Tucker should have a party to help Alan get his mind off of Suzi.
Paper
S1 Ep6
8.0
14th Apr 1983
It's the morning after the party. The house is a disaster and there's an unknown guest. Can the boys clean the place up before Mrs. Jenkins gets home?
Tucker's Luck Episode Guide
Sick
S1 Ep1
6.3
10th Mar 1983
Tucker, Tommy and Alan, late of Grange Hill, sign on at the dole office. Tommy makes an enemy of local thug Passmore.
Architect
S1 Ep2
4.5
17th Mar 1983
Tucker finally gets up the nerve to talk to Michelle while Tommy continues to court danger with Alison. Later, Tucker goes for an interview.
Paint
S1 Ep3
8.5
24th Mar 1983
Alan's dad offers the boys a job. Tommy is attacked by Passmore during the lunch break. The boys wait to get back at Passmore and get a surprise from Michelle.
All Change
S1 Ep4
8.5
31st Mar 1983
Allison takes Tucker to the news agency to look for a job. When they return they interrupt Tommy and Michelle. Tommy's sister suggests they get organized.
Bo Derek
S1 Ep5
8.0
7th Apr 1983
Tommy believes Tucker should have a party to help Alan get his mind off of Suzi.
Paper
S1 Ep6
8.0
14th Apr 1983
It's the morning after the party. The house is a disaster and there's an unknown guest. Can the boys clean the place up before Mrs. Jenkins gets home?
Motorcycle
S1 Ep7
8.0
21st Apr 1983
Tucker's new motor bike causes nothing but problems - first with Tommy, then Mr. Humphries, and finally Passmore.
The Bill
S1 Ep8
8.0
28th Apr 1983
Mr. Humphries gets a new contract but he and Tucker can't see eye-to-eye on the wages. Tommy has a black eye after several encounters with Passmore.
Blackeyes
S1 Ep9
8.0
5th May 1983
Tucker finds out why Allison has been avoiding him then he challenges Passmore.
The best rated episodes of Tucker's Luck are:
Trisha S3E9 rated 10.0
Going Through The Motions S2E9 rated 9.0
Phased Out & Washed Up S3E8 rated 8.5
Tom Robinson S3E6 rated 8.5
Hungry Eyes/Naff Job S3E4 rated 8.5
All Change S1E4 rated 8.5
Paint S1E3 rated 8.5
Stolen Car S3E7 rated 8.0
The lowest rated episodes of Tucker's Luck are:
Architect S1E2 rated 4.5
Sick S1E1 rated 6.3
Absolutely No Selling S2E3 rated 7.0
The Hump S2E2 rated 7.5
Barry Manilow S2E5 rated 7.5
Big Brother S3E3 rated 7.5
Bo Derek S1E5 rated 8.0
Paper S1E6 rated 8.0
The first episode of Tucker's Luck aired on March 10, 1983.
The last episode of Tucker's Luck aired on December 17, 1985.
