Episode 1
Jody on the Ropes
28m
Jody's anger boils over when she's forced to play happy families with her mum.
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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 Sep 3, 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
Saved By the Bell
28m
The pressure rises on Jody as she's torn between a future with her mother or one at Ashdene Ridge.
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Episode 3
Give & Take
28m
Worried about being left out, Candi-Rose attempts to boost her popularity by shoplifting.
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Episode 4
Heroes
28m
Finn's kind nature backfires on him when he's set on a collision course with Alex.
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Episode 5
SorryNotSorry
28m
Sasha prepares to say goodbye to Ashdene Ridge, but her toughest farewell is yet to come.
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Episode 6
Cat's in the Cradle
28m
A chance encounter puts Alex face to face with a woman he believes to be his mum.
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Episode 7
Challenging Times
28m
It's competition time as Ashdene Ridge takes on rival care home Graybridge. Charlie's competitive side shows.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michelle Collins
Episode 8
Two Sides to Every Story
28m
May-Li's career is put on the line when a serious allegation is made against her.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michelle Collins
Episode 9
Utopia
28m
Tyler takes extreme action in an effort to bring calm to the house.
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Episode 10
The Lurgy
28m
May-Li and Mike are put on a comic collision course when a lurgy hits the house.
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Episode 11
RyanMan
28m
Ryan's lies threaten to overwhelm him when he tries to take credit for an act of heroism.
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Episode 12
Holding Out For A Hero
28m
Ryan faces his biggest battle yet when he finds himself in the grip of a blackmailer.
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Episode 13
Stuck
28m
Sasha is pushed to take extreme action when she finds herself stuck reliving the same day.
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Episode 14
The Secret
28m
Joseph's determination to be perfect for a foster family forces him to reflect on his past.
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Episode 15
Bird’s Song
28m
Bird's lack of confidence is put to the test while on a trip to a nature reserve.
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Episode 16
Home
28m
Charlie has to face the reality of her Grandad's condition when he comes to visit the DG.
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Episode 17
Faker
28m
Tyler takes drastic action in an effort to protect his mum from her new boyfriend.
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Episode 18
Me, Myself and I
28m
Jody learns a lesson in selfishness when the YP are forced to tidy up an abandoned school.
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Episode 19
Jay and Bird's Day Off
28m
Jay's plan to seize the day brings him face to face with the memories of his childhood.
Episode credits
Directed by Jamie Annett
Episode 20
Wasters
28m
Alex is forced to confront his worst fears when work experience at Lily's cafe doesn't go as he planned.
Episode credits
Directed by Jamie Annett
Episode 21
Joyless Division
28m
Ashdene Ridge is pushed to the brink after an experiment splits up the boys and girls.
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Episode 22
No Escaping
28m
Jody must decide between a future with Brandon or facing up to her true feelings for Tyler.
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Episode 23
To Have and Not to Hold
28m
Charlie is faced with a test when a visit to her grandad takes an unexpected turn.
Episode credits
Directed by Jamie AnnettGuest stars Michelle Collins
Episode 24
Missing Presumed Single
28m
It's Mike's wedding day but, with the groom missing, everyone must unite to save the day.
Episode credits
Directed by Jamie AnnettGuest stars Michelle Collins
Episode information updated Sep 3, 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