Episode 1
The Wild Child
28m
It’s a busy day at the Dumping Ground, with youth rep elections and a new care worker starting. However, sisters Harmony and Phoenix are about to shake things up at Porter’s Lodge.
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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.
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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
Bonnie Rides Again
28m
Grounded Bonnie is desperate to visit her brother Fraser and needs some help to escape the DG. Jimi and Wes get into trouble trying to win some cash at an arcade!
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Episode 3
WrestlePalooza
28m
Brodie and the gang are staying up all night to watch wrestling. But then somebody goes missing, aliens are spotted in the garden, and Chesley’s crush is uncovered.
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Episode 4
Game Over
28m
Jimi is shocked when he bumps into his brother and is forced to make an important decision about his future at the DG. The gang think Ben is sick, very sick, and not in a good way.
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Episode 5
The Right Place
28m
A boy turns up at the house all alone and with hopes of staying there. For Frankie, the new lad is the perfect cover for some pranks - but things don’t work out as planned.
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Episode 6
The Magician's Oath
28m
Oscar meets his dad, who is a magician, for the first time. Posh schoolgirl Hana has her world turned upside down when her parents are sent to prison and she is sent to the DG.
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Episode 7
Chaos and Confessions
28m
Brodie discovers something huge about Chelsey’s past that threatens her relationship with her twin, Keira. Meanwhile, Frankie sets out to prove he is the true Chaos Master of the DG.
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Episode 8
Tangled
27m
Maisie is determined to win a place at a fashion school, but it won’t be easy. At the DG, Shanice has a bad hair day, and Vinny is struggling with his homework.
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Episode 9
Camp Mayhem
28m
The gang are on holiday, and Hana meets an old school friend. Can she admit to living in the DG? Harmony wants to go ghost hunting but ends up catching something else.
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Episode 10
Sister Trap
27m
Keira wonders if all her dreams could come true as her parents decide they want to foster Chelsey. Phoenix returns to the DG with a secret, and Brodie needs to confess his true feelings.
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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