The Dumping Ground
The Dumping Ground
TV ShowReturning Series

The Dumping Ground

7.5 / 10
2013
13 seasons
233 episodes
FamilyKids

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 | Series 5 Trailer | CBBC

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Seasons

  • Home Alone

    1.Home Alone

    04-01-201328m

    Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the Young People take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point.

  • Liberty in the DG

    2.Liberty in the DG

    04-01-201328m

    Still home alone, the young people go hungry, having spent all the money. For her own secret purpose, Elektra takes advantage of the ensuing fallout.

  • Baby

    3.Baby

    11-01-201328m

    When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground.

  • SOS

    4.SOS

    18-01-201328m

    Jody is back with her family and on the surface all seems well, but when she turns up at the Dumping Ground with a bag full of swag it’s clear that her brother, Kingsley, has been...

  • What Would Gus Want?

    5.What Would Gus Want?

    25-01-201328m

    The Dumping Ground is divided when a same-sex couple show an interest in fostering Gus. As Johnny and Elektra come to blows about whether gay couples should be allowed to adopt, Gu...

  • The Real Faith Davis

    6.The Real Faith Davis

    01-02-201328m

    When the police turn up at Elm Tree House looking for Faith, wicked whispers fly. But Faith won’t give anything away, preferring to focus on her training for a charity run. The You...

  • The Truth Is Out There

    7.The Truth Is Out There

    08-02-201328m

    After getting bad exam results Frank denounces school and gets a job in the local café. He develops a full-blown crush on the waitress, Jade, and when she introduces him to a psych...

  • Dreamland

    8.Dreamland

    15-02-201328m

    Rick gets a huge shock when he finds his dad, disguised as a boiler man, right inside the Dumping Ground. Gerry insists that he's above board now and promises Rick a happy family f...

  • A Day In The Past

    9.A Day In The Past

    22-02-201328m

    It's the Dumping Ground annual trip out and the Young People finds themselves living like Edwardians for the day in the country estate, to learn about history by experiencing it. R...

  • Oh, Mo!

    10.Oh, Mo!

    01-03-201328m

    Mo is the Dumping Ground’s new eccentric resident and everyone thinks he’s a bit strange, especially Tyler - who has to share a room with him. Tee takes pity on him and helps him w...

  • Seriously Funny

    11.Seriously Funny

    08-03-201328m

    A classic Tyler practical joke backfires, causing irreparable damage and Tyler is forced to re-evaluate himself; maybe it’s time he grew up. Without his comedy to fall back on, he...

  • Esme

    12.Esme

    15-03-201328m

    A beautiful stranger named Esme visits Elm Tree House and soon Carmen's head is turned by tales of a glamorous live in Rio. However, the rest of The Dumping Ground is more divided,...

  • Scary Beasts

    13.Scary Beasts

    15-03-201328m

    A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith, and brings danger right inside the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a magic egg which hatches… into a snake! Elektra thinks it’s cool and dec...

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