Episode 1
The Tooth Fairy
25m
When Oscar loses his last baby tooth, Frankie ropes the gang into catching the tooth fairy in the act. However, Erin and Dita are determined to spoil his plan.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charlie Geany
TV series
The Dumping Ground
201313 seasons7.5 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 25, 2026
The Dumping Ground premiered January 4, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Picnic ’n’ Mix
25m
Wes chooses between being fostered by the perfect couple or staying at the DG, where he is closer to his grandad. Bonnie is struggling without Sabrina. It’s time for a new roommate!
Episode credits
Guest stars Charlie Geany
Episode 3
Trouble Doubled
25m
Chelsea needs a look a like to take her place in the DG, and Sid is back in the house.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charlie Geany
Episode 4
Same But Different
25m
Chelsey visits Keira’s home, and seeing the life she could’ve had is all too much for her.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lainy Boyle, Charlie Geany
Episode 5
Best Day Ever
25m
Maisie spoils Erin’s annual treasure hunt, so Erin decides to be ‘more Maisie’.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charlie Geany
Episode 6
Swapsies
25m
Shanice and Doreen have a big bust-up and then wake up to find they have swapped bodies.
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Episode 7
The Howling
25m
Brodie is acting strangely and howling at the moon. What is his secret? Is he a werewolf?
Episode credits
Guest stars Charlie Geany
Episode 8
Day Trip
26m
Ben and Georgia have arranged different day trips - Frankie is determined to avoid both!
Episode credits
Guest stars Charlie Geany
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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Cast
Daniel PearsonRick Barber
Kia PeggJody Jackson
Sarah RaysonFloss GuppyStacy LiuMay-Li Wang
Connor ByrneMike Milligan
Miles Butler-HughtonTyler LewisRuben ReuterFinn
Carma HyltonCandi-RoseCredits
- Written by
- Elly Brewer, Dawn Harrison, Emma Reeves, Julie Dixon, Sarah-Louise Hawkins, Jeff Povey, Davey Jones, Matt Evans, Mark Burt, Debbie Oates, Steve Turner, Richard Lazarus, Nimer Rashed, Matthew Leys, Sophie Petzal, Heather Imani
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 233
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
bullyingcare homechildren'schildren's homechildren's programmingchildren's servicesfoster carefoster parents