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The Dumping Ground
Overview
Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.
Status
Returning Series
Network
CBBC
Seasons & Episodes
Season 5
Episodes
Miscreants, Robots and Bullies
Dexter's desire to be with Bailey puts him at odds with Sasha and a former Football Academy rival, Roddy.
Back in the Game
Dexter is in deep trouble. Can Bailey and Sasha find a way to help him out? Bailey faces a life-changing choice and the Dumping Ground discover first impressions do matter when they meet the neighbours from hell.
One Giant Leap
Sasha and Bailey ally to save Dexter. Bailey is given a life-changing choice.
The Fairytale Princess
Chloe meets the girly Candi-Rose, but is their friendship doomed to fail? Kazima's charity cake bake is dealt a blow by downtrodden neighbour Edward.
Sittin' in a Tree
Jody realises that playing Cupid has consequences she may not like.
Faking it
Opportunity knocks for Floss but facing the cameras means facing her fears.
Sasha Bellman P.I.
Sasha turns P.I. when a parcel disappears but the quest for justice uncovers unpleasant truths.
Belief
Kazima's kindness is put to the test when she meets a troubled homeless teenager. After a bump to the head, Floss believes she has magical powers.
Vox Populi
A radio internship gives Tyler a big story, but the truth is not always what it seems.
Free
Kazima is shocked when Alex returns desperate for help. Kazima's reluctant to help at first sees that George is ill so she agrees to take him in and hides him in the attic.
The Wardrobe
Kazima, Ryan, and Joseph are tasked with staying behind to exchange an old wardrobe for a new one. When the wardrobe is delivered, they soon get more than they bargained for.
Farvel
Kazima gets news from her father in Denmark - he's living there and wants Kazima to join him. The decision is easy for Kazima to make as she enthusiastically prepares to leave.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Floss seeks out a new adventure during a tech ban but her curiosity leads her into danger.
Making Waves
Sasha is forced to face her demons when a planned trip to the beach goes horribly wrong.
The Phantom of Ashdene Ridge
It's Halloween, and Tyler and the DG gang investigate the ghostly tale of old Lady Thriftpenny.
The Switch
A couple comes forward to adopt the twins, but Toni doesn't share Billie's enthusiasm about the chance for a fresh start.
Mission Totally Possible
Mike and Jody embark on an elaborate plan to retrieve Jody's phone, which has been locked up after she pranked Mike.
Sick
Sasha is locked in the bathroom, where her liberation comes in the form of Josh and she faces the biggest risk she's ever taken.
Rough Justice
After some money disappears, a kangaroo court is set up to find the truth and Joseph and Jody soon become the prime suspects. Sasha represents the defence against Floss, who wastes no time picking holes in Jody and Joseph's stories.
Where You Belong
When Mike and May-Li's working relationship is pushed to breaking point, the YP must go to extreme lengths to fix it.
#SaveTheDG
With news breaking that Ashdene Ridge is being sold for development, the YP must try to find a way to save their home.
What Lies Beneath
Tyler and the YP face a desperate race against time to find the evidence that can save Ashdene Ridge.
Dumping Ground Island (1)
Tyler caves under the pressure of dealing with everyone's problems, and escapes to his safe-space - a desert island. However, an island invasion means his peace is short-lived.
Dumping Ground Island (2)
Tyler and the YP must face their deepest fears or risk being stuck on the desert island forever.
Top Cast
Kia Pegg
Jody Jackson
Sarah Rayson
Floss Guppy
Stacy Liu
May-Li Wang
Connor Byrne
Mike Milligan
Miles Butler-Hughton
Tyler Lewis
Hannah Moncur
Chloe Reeves
Lewis G Hamilton
Ryan Reeves
Mia McKenna-Bruce
Tee Taylor
