Episode 1
Natural Selection
28m
As May-Li faces the most important day of her career, Jody's paranoia sets in, pushing her temper to breaking point as it threatens to spoil May-Li's chance at promotion.
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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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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.
Season 8 episodes
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Episode 2
Follow My Leader
28m
With May-Li gone and Al in charge, the DG is in chaos. With divisions emerging, Tyler must rally to take back control and get Ashdene Ridge back to normal.
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Episode 3
Auld Lang Syne
28m
As Chloe and the DG prepare to celebrate Burns Night with a surprise visitor, Bec struggles to hide a secret about her past on an emotional anniversary.
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Episode 4
Somebody
27m
Sasha becomes convinced that a well-known street artist has stolen her idea and her uphill battle to prove the truth and defend her rights opens up further wounds.
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Episode 5
Sugar and Spice
28m
Things are looking up when Floss is given the chance to be fostered by her dream family, but her struggle to behave as perfectly as she may need to threatens to spoil everything.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea
Episode 6
Love Hearts and Roses
28m
Love is in the air as Ashdene Ridge celebrates Valentine’s Day, but the most romantic day of the year doesn’t go exactly according to plan for the YP.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea
Episode 7
A Matter of Life and Debt
28m
When Tyler receives some tragic news about his dad, he goes on an emotional journey to learn more about where he came from and the sort of life he'd like to lead.
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Episode 8
Risk
28m
Worried that the YP think she is too boring and safe, Chloe begins breaking the house rules as she becomes a ‘fixer’. However, her actions threaten to get everybody in trouble.
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Episode 9
The Replacement
28m
Taz’s patience is tested after she discovers that her dad has a new girlfriend. With fears growing about the memory of her mum, Taz will do whatever it takes to protect it.
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Episode 10
Do the Right Thing
28m
Viv is hopeful for a fresh start when her estranged Uncle Ray returns, promising that he’s turned his life around, but her loyalty to her uncle is soon put to the test.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea
Episode 11
Trouble in Paradise
28m
Tyler’s life is turned upside down when he is faced with a life-changing opportunity. With unfinished business in the DG, Tyler must make an impossible choice.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tut Nyuot, Chloe Lea
Episode 12
Go Your Own Way
29m
Tyler and Jody’s bond is closer than ever, but as both face a major turning point in their lives, a huge decision looms over them.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tut Nyuot, Chloe Lea
Episode 13
What's Mine is Mine
28m
Jay is outraged to discover that his arch-rival Elliot has stolen a small trophy from his bedroom. He’s crossed the line! Their rivalry started when Jay beat Elliot at a ‘kids in care’ activity day. Bitter at his loss, Elliot stole the trophy from Jay, and the two have continued to steal it back and forth ever since.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tut Nyuot, Chloe Lea
Episode 14
Shattered
28m
When the office window gets smashed, Bird quickly finds himself as the main suspect. Desperate to prove his innocence, Bird searches for the true culprit behind the crime.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tut Nyuot, Chloe Lea
Episode 15
Keeping Face
29m
Bec believes she has found a kindred spirit when she bonds with new arrival Ruby, but a shocking turn of events brings Bec face to face with the demons of her past.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea
Episode 16
Everybody Needs a Friend
28m
While volunteering at a food bank with Viv, Scott catches a girl stealing supplies. Learning that she is desperate, Scott tries to help, but soon discovers that all is not what it seems.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea, Jed Jefferson
Episode 17
Truth or Scare
28m
As the DG settle in to celebrate Halloween with a round of spooky stories, the bone-chilling tales of ghosts and witches may be too much for some.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tut Nyuot, Chloe Lea
Episode 18
Sasha Claus
28m
With the DG snowed in by a blizzard and left without any care workers on Christmas Eve, Sasha must step up to take charge and save Christmas from the brink of chaos.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea, Jed Jefferson
Episode 19
Great Expectations
27m
Katy is confident that her mum is ready to look after her again, but when Maria shows signs of taking a step backwards, Katy takes drastic action in a bid to help her mum.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea
Episode 20
Snakes and Ladders
28m
Jody is excited to take on work experience with brother Luke, but the challenges and pressures of stepping into different surroundings and being an adult may push her too far.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea
Episode 21
Nobody's Perfect
28m
May-Li’s thrilled when her wife Alice visits the DG for the first time, but it soon becomes clear that May-Li is more dedicated to her job than she realised.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea, Jed Jefferson
Episode 22
Broken Record
28m
Bird is stunned to see ghosts from their childhood dramatically return and is pushed into taking drastic action to protect Jay, whatever the cost.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea, Jed Jefferson
Episode 23
Far From the Tree
28m
After clashing with a rival boxer, Jody loses control of her anger in a shocking incident. Hiding her actions, Jody will soon have to finally confront the demons of her past.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chloe Lea, Jed Jefferson
Episode 24
Dream Life
28mfinale
Daunted by work experience at a hospital, Finn also has a big decision to make about his future. He escapes into his imagination in an attempt to find the answer.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lucy Carless, Chloe Lea, Jed Jefferson
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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