Episode 1
Party Games
28m
A party for new foster parents goes very wrong as Bailey and Carmen battle it out over celebrity parents and watery sabotage.
Episode credits
Directed by Roberto BanguraWritten by Emma Reeves
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.
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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
Grand Theft DG
28m
Sinister new resident Ryan arrives and shows he does not care how far he has to go to get what he wants.
Episode credits
Directed by Roberto BanguraWritten by Emma Reeves
Episode 3
Stuck with You
27m
Through a floss-based misadventure, Carmen and Jody end up handcuffed together on a day when each has a different party to attend.
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Directed by Roberto BanguraWritten by Sarah-Louise Hawkins
Episode 4
Mischief
28m
In battling to adopt a homeless dog, loner Bailey finally finds a friend.
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Directed by Roberto BanguraWritten by Dawn Harrison
Episode 5
Now You See Me
28m
Tee finds herself lured into the world of street art by a homeless artist. Tee sees he is in trouble, but will she break the law to help him find his father?
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Directed by Nigel Douglas
Episode 6
It's Not About the Money
28m
Tyler wants a new magic trick, and Ryan knows how to get money - stage a burglary in the Dumping Ground. But can they get away with it?
Episode credits
Directed by Roberto BanguraWritten by Julie Dixon
Episode 7
Fake it to Make It
28m
Carmen gets a chance to be a TV presenter and impress a celebrity, but the catch is that she has to prove how much science she knows.
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Directed by Nigel DouglasWritten by Davey Jones
Episode 8
Breaking In
28m
Kazima and Tee must defend the Dumping Ground against burglars who break in to search for a mysterious package.
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Directed by Nigel DouglasWritten by Jeff Povey
Episode 9
Long Way Home
28m
Ryan gets an unexpected text from Harry - it seems that things are going wrong in Harry's foster placement, and it falls to Ryan to rescue him.
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Directed by Nigel DouglasWritten by Matthew Leys
Episode 10
Dragon Slayer
28m
Johnny has to face down his fear to protect his family when his violent stepfather gets out of prison.
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Directed by Nigel DouglasWritten by Julie Dixon
Episode 11
Three Days
28m
A new girl called Sasha stops off on her way to a secure home and causes chaos. Can the Dumping Ground handle her bad behaviour?
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Directed by Matthew EvansWritten by Dawn Harrison
Episode 12
Free to Good Home
28m
Sasha can stay at the Dumping Ground as long as she obeys the rules. All is fine until her naughty little brother Dexter arrives.
Episode credits
Directed by Matthew EvansWritten by Dawn Harrison
Episode 13
Better Than You
28m
If Bailey passes his review meeting he gets tickets to Wembley. The problem is that Bailey hasn't been on form lately, and Jody is keen to get the tickets for herself.
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Directed by Matthew EvansWritten by Dawn Harrison
Episode 14
Who Are You?
28m
Tee decides to look into her enemy Ryan's past to finally discredit him at his birthday party. What she finds upsets Ryan - and backfires on her.
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Directed by Matthew EvansWritten by Davey Jones
Episode 15
Where is Love?
28m
Mo gets the lead in the school play, but his delight is short-lived when his dad falls ill and a secret about his family history is revealed.
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Directed by Matthew EvansWritten by Richard Lazarus
Episode 16
The Goodbye Girl
28m
Tyler's plan to put on a great magic show leads him to a first love with Chanelle, the mysterious daughter of a magic shop owner.
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Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Jeff Povey
Episode 17
Something Borrowed
28m
Carmen drops May-Li's valuable antique necklace down the toilet and is torn over whether she should try to get it back or lie.
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Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Sophie Petzal
Episode 18
What Matters?
28m
Tee is determined to prove she can be a party animal, but when she enlists the twins to help they take it all one disastrous step too far.
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Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Julie Dixon
Episode 19
Coming Round
28m
Jody upsets Ryan, and when May-Li's grandmother turns up unexpectedly, Ryan sees his chance to take cruel revenge during a martial arts battle.
Episode credits
Directed by Sallie Aprahamian
Episode 20
Refuge
28mfinale
Kazima fails her age assessment and so the immigration authorities want to send her back to Somalia. The Dumping Ground must rally to help her any way they can.
Episode credits
Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Emma Reeves
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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