Episode 1
Miscreants, Robots and Bullies
28m
Dexter's desire to be with Bailey puts him at odds with Sasha and a former Football Academy rival, Roddy.
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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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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
Back in the Game
28m
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.
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Episode 3
One Giant Leap
28m
Sasha and Bailey ally to save Dexter. Bailey is given a life-changing choice.
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Episode 4
The Fairytale Princess
28m
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.
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Episode 5
Sittin' in a Tree
28m
Jody realises that playing Cupid has consequences she may not like.
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Episode 6
Faking it
28m
Opportunity knocks for Floss but facing the cameras means facing her fears.
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Episode 7
Sasha Bellman P.I.
28m
Sasha turns P.I. when a parcel disappears but the quest for justice uncovers unpleasant truths.
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Episode 8
Belief
28m
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.
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Episode 9
Vox Populi
28m
A radio internship gives Tyler a big story, but the truth is not always what it seems.
Episode credits
Directed by Jordan Hogg
Episode 10
Free
28m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Jordan Hogg
Episode 11
The Wardrobe
28m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Jordan Hogg
Episode 12
Farvel
28mmid season
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Jordan Hogg
Episode 13
Choose Your Own Adventure
28m
Floss seeks out a new adventure during a tech ban but her curiosity leads her into danger.
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Episode 14
Making Waves
28m
Sasha is forced to face her demons when a planned trip to the beach goes horribly wrong.
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Episode 15
The Phantom of Ashdene Ridge
28m
It's Halloween, and Tyler and the DG gang investigate the ghostly tale of old Lady Thriftpenny.
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Episode 16
The Switch
28m
A couple comes forward to adopt the twins, but Toni doesn't share Billie's enthusiasm about the chance for a fresh start.
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Episode 17
Mission Totally Possible
28m
Mike and Jody embark on an elaborate plan to retrieve Jody's phone, which has been locked up after she pranked Mike.
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Episode 18
Sick
28m
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.
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Episode 19
Rough Justice
28m
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.
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Episode 20
Where You Belong
28m
When Mike and May-Li's working relationship is pushed to breaking point, the YP must go to extreme lengths to fix it.
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Episode 21
#SaveTheDG
28m
With news breaking that Ashdene Ridge is being sold for development, the YP must try to find a way to save their home.
Episode credits
Directed by Steve Brett
Episode 22
What Lies Beneath
28m
Tyler and the YP face a desperate race against time to find the evidence that can save Ashdene Ridge.
Episode credits
Directed by Steve Brett
Episode 23
Dumping Ground Island (1)
28m
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.
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Episode 24
Dumping Ground Island (2)
28m
Tyler and the YP must face their deepest fears or risk being stuck on the desert island forever.
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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