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Season 1

  • S01E01 Home Alone

    • January 4, 2013
    • CBBC

    While Mike is on holiday, Gina ends up in hospital after an accident with a grenade meaning the Young People get a taste of freedom and decide to fend for themselves. Anarchy quickly breaks out and as the rules fly out of the window, Gus is pushed to breaking point, leaving everyone in danger…

  • S01E02 Liberty in the DG

    • January 4, 2013
    • CBBC

    Mike is still away, Gina is in hospital and now food and money is in short supply, and the Young People start to turn on each other. Elektra is convinced Mike wants to get rid of her and so has created an escape route out of the Dumping Ground for herself. To protect her plan Elektra tries to capitalise on the fractures within the group and when Johnny crosses her she is forced to take drastic action.

  • S01E03 Baby

    • January 11, 2013
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    Feeling pushed out when her dad Steve’s heavily pregnant girlfriend Shannay moves into their flat, Lily goes back to The Dumping Ground, declaring that she’s moving back. Steve tries to convince her to come home but tensions rise, and Lily blows her top. When Shannay goes into early labour, Lily fears the worst; if anything happens to the baby, it will all be down to her.

  • S01E04 S.O.S.

    • January 18, 2013
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    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 out stealing. When Kingsley comes to collect her, terrified Jody is forced to return home. So it’s up to a worried Carmen to mount a rescue mission for her friend.

  • S01E05 What Would Gus Want?

    • January 25, 2013
    • CBBC

    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, Gus is in turmoil about leaving the Dumping Ground and father figure Mike behind.

  • S01E06 The Real Faith Davis

    • February 1, 2013
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    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 Young People are shocked to learn the brutal truth and rally round to support Faith, while the new girl in the house, Floss, wonders where on Earth she’s been dumped.

  • S01E07 The Truth Is Out There

    • February 8, 2013
    • CBBC

    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 psychic medium it seems like Frank has finally found some answers about his future. But his Dumping Ground friends worry that he’s been taken for a ride. Who is telling the truth?

  • S01E08 Dreamland

    • February 15, 2013
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    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 future, but it quickly becomes clear that Gerry still loves the buzz of a hustle, and Rick is distraught. Meanwhile, Tee takes a shine to Gina's mum, Hattie, and is furious to hear Mike suggest that Hattie should move into a care home for the elderly, However, all is not what it seems, as Tee soon finds out.

  • S01E09 A Day in the Past

    • February 22, 2013
    • CBBC

    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. Resentment and tensions build as they split off into servants and masters, and soon boundaries between real life and make-believe become very blurred. A class war begins between the slaves and the Earl, Johnny, who begins to take his power way too seriously. Meanwhile, Elektra knows a secret...

  • S01E10 Oh, Mo!

    • March 1, 2013
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    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 with his arty creations, but poor Mo has never had a real friend before and it’s not long before Tee starts to feel suffocated. Mo can’t take a hint and pushes Tee right to her limit, with dangerous consequences.

  • S01E11 Seriously Funny

    • March 8, 2013
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    When a big practical joke backfires, Tyler decides it's time he grew up. Meanwhile, Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily's flat. Have they grown apart?

  • S01E12 Esme

    • March 15, 2013
    • CBBC

    A beautiful stranger named Esme visits Elm Tree House and soon Carmen's head is turned by tales of a glamorous life in Rio.

  • S01E13 Scary Beasts

    • March 15, 2013
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    A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith and brings danger to the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a 'magic' egg which unexpectedly hatches.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Jody in Wonderland

    • December 16, 2013

    Faced with a momentous dilemma, Jody retreats into the fictional Wonderland.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Kick Off

    • January 10, 2014
    • CBBC

    When young Bailey Wharton is found living on his own, he is summarily placed in the Dumping Ground where his arrival has quite an impact on the rest of the residents.

  • S02E02 Quitters

    • January 10, 2014
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    Faith's homecoming doesn't quite go to plan, and when Bailey's father finally turns up, will there be a happy reunion?

  • S02E03 Experience

    • January 17, 2014
    • CBBC

    A buzz is created when the Dumping Ground residents are asked to star in a film.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Liam's Story, Part 1

    • January 17, 2014
    • CBBC
  • S02E04 The Barbecue

    • January 24, 2014
    • CBBC

    Lily has some news that she must break to Carmen - but she knows it will test their friendship to the core.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Liam's Story, Part 2

    • January 24, 2014
    • CBBC
  • S02E05 Finding Frank

    • January 31, 2014
    • CBBC

    When Frank finds himself in need of help, will the Dumping Ground residents come to the rescue?

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Liam's Story, Part 3

    • January 31, 2014
    • CBBC
  • S02E06 Holding On

    • February 7, 2014
    • CBBC

    Expectations are high when Tyler's mum comes for a visit.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Liam's Story, Part 4

    • February 7, 2014
    • CBBC
  • S02E07 Endurance

    • February 14, 2014
    • CBBC

    A very long night ensues when two opposing Dumping Ground teams take up a bizarre telly challenge.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Liam's Story, Part 5

    • February 14, 2014
    • CBBC
  • S02E08 I Have a Dream

    • February 21, 2014
    • CBBC

    Faith and Rick are at loggerheads, while Mo and Bailey become unlikely allies.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Liam's Story, Part 6

    • February 21, 2014
    • CBBC
  • S02E09 Sticks and Stones

    • February 28, 2014
    • CBBC

    Bailey's dreams are thrown into jeopardy when his football coach shows his true colours, whilst Floss' background is revealed when she steals Carmen's nail products.

  • SPECIAL 0x8 Liam's Story, Part 7

    • February 28, 2014
    • CBBC
  • S02E10 GI Johnny

    • March 7, 2014
    • CBBC

    When Johnny tackles a mugger, he discovers hidden talents that point to a possible new future for him.

  • SPECIAL 0x9 Liam's Story, Part 8

    • March 7, 2014
    • CBBC
  • S02E11 Be My Girl

    • March 14, 2014
    • CBBC

    Floss meets some prospective parents and Rick and Carmen's friendship might reach breaking point...

  • S02E12 Hope

    • March 21, 2014
    • CBBC

    Johnny and Tee have very different reactions when their mum arrives at the Dumping Ground.

  • SPECIAL 0x12 Liam's Story

    • March 23, 2014
    • CBBC

    Liam O'Donovan is back. After his life in care, he is now living with his policeman brother and training as a plumber, but he has bigger dreams of a life in the music industry.

  • S02E13 Face the Music

    • March 28, 2014
    • CBBC

    Frank's new job is jeopardised when he is reunited with an old friend.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Party Games

    • January 16, 2015
    • CBBC

    A party for new foster parents goes very wrong as Bailey and Carmen battle it out over celebrity parents - and watery sabotage comes from a surprising source.

  • S03E02 Grand Theft DG

    • January 16, 2015
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    Sinister new resident Ryan arrives and shows he does not care how far he has to go to get what he wants.

  • S03E03 Stuck with You

    • January 23, 2015
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    Through a floss-based misadventure, Carmen and Jody end up handcuffed together on a day when each has a different party to attend.

  • S03E04 Mischief

    • January 30, 2015
    • CBBC

    In battling to adopt a homeless dog, loner Bailey finally finds a friend.

  • S03E05 Now You See Me

    • February 6, 2015
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    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?

  • S03E06 It's Not about the Money

    • February 13, 2015
    • CBBC

    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?

  • S03E07 Fake It to Make It

    • February 20, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S03E08 Breaking In

    • February 27, 2015
    • CBBC

    Kazima and Tee must defend the Dumping Ground against burglars who break in to search for a mysterious package.

  • S03E09 The Long Way Home

    • March 6, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S03E10 Dragon Slayer

    • March 13, 2015
    • CBBC

    Johnny has to face down his fear to protect his family when his violent stepfather gets out of prison.

  • S03E11 Three Days

    • October 6, 2015
    • CBBC

    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?

  • S03E12 Free to Good Home

    • October 13, 2015
    • CBBC

    Sasha can stay at the Dumping Ground as long as she obeys the rules. All is fine until her naughty little brother Dexter arrives.

  • S03E13 Better Than You

    • October 20, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S03E14 Who Are You?

    • October 27, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S03E15 Where is Love?

    • November 3, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S03E16 Goodbye Girl

    • November 10, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S03E17 Something Borrowed

    • November 17, 2015
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    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.

  • S03E18 What Matters?

    • November 24, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S03E19 Coming Round

    • December 1, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S03E20 Refuge

    • December 8, 2015
    • CBBC

    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.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Lost and Found

    • January 29, 2016
    • CBBC

    Bailey's world is rocked when his mum turns up at Ashdene Ridge. Can he forgive her for abandoning her as a toddler?

  • S04E02 Bear-Faced Liar

    • January 29, 2016
    • CBBC

    Bailey has to break some bad news to his mum - but what is she hiding from him? And what has it got to do with the play the young people are staging?

  • S04E03 Stepping Up

    • February 5, 2016
    • CBBC

    Sparks fly when Tee recruits Jody to help her and Carmen win a street dance competition. But who's more out of their depth - Carmen, or Jody?

  • S04E04 They Walk Among Us

    • February 12, 2016
    • CBBC

    Mo's convinced that there are aliens in the neighbourhood - and when he finds a prime suspect, he's determined to prove his sceptical friends wrong.

  • S04E05 Hold the Front Page

    • February 19, 2016
    • CBBC

    There is a shock in store for Ryan when his sister Chloe comes to the Dumping Ground. They share a traumatic secret in their past.

  • S04E06 Growing Pains

    • February 26, 2016
    • CBBC

    Tee gets a taste of what life outside care might be like when she goes for her first college interview, but her day does not go according to plan.

  • S04E07 Submarine

    • March 4, 2016
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    Unsure of where she fits in, Sasha is glad when an old friend seems to show an interest in her. But does he really have her best interests at heart?

  • S04E08 First Past the Post

    • March 11, 2016
    • CBBC

    Election fever strikes the Dumping Ground as Tyler and Floss battle it out over a place on a forum for children in care.

  • S04E09 Survivors

    • March 18, 2016
    • CBBC

    Everyone's missing Mike, so Kazima suggests a trip out to raise the young people's spirits - but can she save the day when they get lost in the countryside?

  • S04E10 The End of It All

    • March 25, 2016
    • CBBC

    With the clock ticking, Ryan pursues a high-risk strategy to get Mike reinstated at Ashdene Ridge. But can he pull off his master plan?

  • S04E11 Perfect Match

    • September 30, 2016
    • CBBC

    Upset by a surprise her mum springs on her, Sasha asks to be put up for fostering - but she's shocked when she learns a couple want to adopt her. Are they the fit she's hoping for?

  • S04E12 Doris

    • October 7, 2016
    • CBBC

    When Carmen opens a makeshift salon in the Dumping Ground garage, she gets Doris, a sharp-tongued pensioner, as her first customer. Carmen warms to Doris as she learns more about her - but then she learns Doris needs her help in a way she hadn't expected.

  • S04E13 Risky Business

    • October 14, 2016
    • CBBC

    Bailey's dreaming big with his pet care business, and when he joins forces with a friendly rival in a Young Entrepreneur competition, he thinks his chances of success will increase. But business and pleasure don't necessarily mix.

  • S04E14 Troll

    • October 21, 2016
    • CBBC

    Fearing she is being overlooked, Floss comes up with an idea that will put her centre stage. But is she so desperate for the limelight that she will forget who her friends are?

  • S04E15 It Takes Two

    • October 28, 2016
    • CBBC

    New boy Sammy starts to get on people's nerves, and Tyler steps in to defend him. Grateful Sammy is determined to impress his new friend.

  • S04E16 Getting to Know You

    • November 4, 2016
    • CBBC

    Tyler is delighted at the prospect of a new future with his mum - but, after years apart, they soon find out they have a lot to learn about one another.

  • S04E17 Two Camps

    • November 11, 2016
    • CBBC

    The DG residents are excited about the prospect of going camping, so why is Ryan so anxious to sabotage it? Chloe stands by her brother, but soon discovers that she and Ryan have quite different ideas about loyalty.

  • S04E18 How to Be Perfect

    • November 18, 2016
    • CBBC

    When Kazima starts behaving strangely, her friends don't understand what's got into her. Then the truth emerges, the Dumping Ground descends into chaos and Kazima's left with a tough decision to make.

  • S04E19 One For Sorrow

    • November 25, 2016
    • CBBC

    Things start disappearing on Carmen and Tee's last day at the Dumping Ground. Some of the residents decide to track down the thief - but they're not the ones who catch them.

  • S04E20 Two for Joy

    • December 2, 2016
    • CBBC

    Jody finds out that following your heart can lead to danger - will her friends be able to save her? Meanwhile, Ryan confesses his darkest secret.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Miscreants, Robots and Bullies

    • January 20, 2017
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S05E02 Back in the Game

    • January 20, 2017
    • CBBC

    Sasha and Bailey ally to save Dexter, and Bailey's given a life-changing choice. Meanwhile, the YP try to build bridges with the Umblebys - but first impressions aren't easy to change.

  • S05E03 One Giant Leap

    • January 27, 2017
    • CBBC

    Ryan becomes convinced that he is in line to leave Ashdene Ridge. To save himself, Ryan tries to turn everyone against Joseph.

  • S05E04 The Fairy-tale Princess

    • February 3, 2017
    • CBBC

    Chloe meets Candi-Rose, but is their friendship doomed to fail? Kazima's charity cake bake is dealt a blow by downtrodden neighbour Edward.

  • S05E05 Sittin' in a Tree

    • February 10, 2017
    • CBBC

    Jody reacts badly to the assumption that she and Tyler are seen as a couple by all the others and sets out to find him a girlfriend.

  • S05E06 Faking It

    • February 17, 2017
    • CBBC

    A moment in the limelight beckons for Floss when she wins a part in a commercial. However, acting with her on-screen mother scares her and stage fright sets in. The YP begin to pressure Mike into wanting to use their birthday money now rather than wait. Mike isn't keen to comply so instead sets a Dragons' Den-style challenge to propose ideas to invest, with him and Finn acting as dragons.

  • S05E07 Sasha Bellman P.I.

    • February 24, 2017
    • CBBC

    Sasha turns P.I. when a parcel disappears but the quest for justice uncovers unpleasant truths.

  • S05E08 Belief

    • March 3, 2017
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    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.

  • S05E09 Vox Populi

    • March 10, 2017
    • CBBC

    A radio internship gives Tyler a big story, but the truth is not always what it seems. Finn encounters a 'hobgoblin'.

  • S05E10 Free

    • March 17, 2017
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    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.

  • S05E11 The Wardrobe

    • March 24, 2017
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S05E12 Farvel

    • March 31, 2017
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S05E13 Choose Your Own Adventure

    • October 13, 2017
    • CBBC

    Floss seeks out a new adventure during a tech ban but her curiosity leads her into danger.

  • S05E14 Making Waves

    • October 20, 2017
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    Sasha is forced to face her demons when a planned trip to the beach goes horribly wrong.

  • S05E15 The Phantom of Ashdene Ridge

    • October 27, 2017
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    It's Halloween, and Tyler and the DG gang investigate the ghostly tale of old Lady Thriftpenny.

  • S05E16 The Switch

    • November 3, 2017
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    A couple comes forward to adopt the twins, but Toni doesn't share Billie's enthusiasm about the chance for a fresh start.

  • S05E17 Mission Totally Possible

    • November 10, 2017
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    Mike and Jody embark on an elaborate plan to retrieve Jody's phone, which has been locked up after she pranked Mike.

  • S05E18 Sick

    • November 17, 2017
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    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.

  • S05E19 Rough Justice

    • November 24, 2017
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    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.

  • S05E20 Where You Belong

    • December 1, 2017
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    When Mike and May-Li's working relationship is pushed to breaking point, the YP must go to extreme lengths to fix it.

  • S05E21 #SaveTheDG

    • December 8, 2017
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    With news breaking that Ashdene Ridge is being sold for development, the YP must try to find a way to save their home.

  • S05E22 What Lies Beneath

    • December 15, 2017
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    Tyler and the YP face a desperate race against time to find the evidence that can save Ashdene Ridge.

  • S05E23 Dumping Ground Island (1)

    • December 22, 2017
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    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.

  • S05E24 Dumping Ground Island (2)

    • December 22, 2017
    • CBBC

    Tyler and the YP must face their deepest fears or risk being stuck on the desert island forever.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Jody on the Ropes

    • January 12, 2018
    • CBBC

    Jody's anger boils over when she's forced to play happy families with her mum.

  • S06E02 Saved By the Bell

    • January 19, 2018
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    The pressure rises on Jody as she's torn between a future with her mother or one at Ashdene Ridge.

  • S06E03 Give & Take

    • January 26, 2018
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    Worried about being left out, Candi-Rose attempts to boost her popularity by shoplifting.

  • S06E04 Heroes

    • February 2, 2018
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    Finn's kind nature backfires on him when he's set on a collision course with Alex.

  • S06E05 SorryNotSorry

    • February 9, 2018
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    Sasha prepares to say goodbye to Ashdene Ridge, but her toughest farewell is yet to come.

  • S06E06 Cat's in the Cradle

    • February 16, 2018
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    A chance encounter puts Alex face to face with a woman he believes to be his mum.

  • S06E07 Challenging Times

    • February 23, 2018
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    It's competition time as Ashdene Ridge takes on rival care home Graybridge. Charlie's competitive side shows.

  • S06E08 Two Sides to Every Story

    • March 2, 2018
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    May-Li's career is put on the line when a serious allegation is made against her.

  • S06E09 Utopia

    • March 9, 2018
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    Tyler takes extreme action in an effort to bring calm to the house.

  • S06E10 The Lurgy

    • March 16, 2018
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    May-Li and Mike are put on a comic collision course when a lurgy hits the house.

  • S06E11 RyanMan

    • March 23, 2018
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    Ryan's lies threaten to overwhelm him when he tries to take credit for an act of heroism.

  • S06E12 Holding Out For A Hero

    • March 30, 2018
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    Ryan faces his biggest battle yet when he finds himself in the grip of a blackmailer.

  • S06E13 Stuck

    • September 21, 2018
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    Sasha is pushed to take extreme action when she finds herself stuck reliving the same day.

  • S06E14 The Secret

    • September 28, 2018
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    Joseph's determination to be perfect for a foster family forces him to reflect on his past.

  • S06E15 Bird's Song

    • October 5, 2018
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    Bird's lack of confidence is put to the test while on a trip to a nature reserve.

  • S06E16 Home

    • October 12, 2018
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    Charlie has to face the reality of her Grandad's condition when he comes to visit the DG.

  • S06E17 Faker

    • October 19, 2018
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    Tyler takes drastic action in an effort to protect his mum from her new boyfriend.

  • S06E18 Me, Myself and I

    • October 26, 2018
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    Jody learns a lesson in selfishness when the YP are forced to tidy up an abandoned school.

  • S06E19 Jay and Bird's Day Off

    • November 2, 2018
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    Jay's plan to seize the day brings him face to face with the memories of his childhood.

  • S06E20 Wasters

    • November 9, 2018
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    Alex is forced to confront his worst fears when work experience at Lily's cafe doesn't go as he planned.

  • S06E21 Joyless Division

    • November 16, 2018
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    Ashdene Ridge is pushed to the brink after an experiment splits up the boys and girls.

  • S06E22 No Escaping

    • November 23, 2018
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    Jody must decide between a future with Brandon or facing up to her true feelings for Tyler.

  • S06E23 To Have and Not to Hold

    • November 30, 2018
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    Charlie is faced with a test when a visit to her grandad takes an unexpected turn.

  • S06E24 Missing Presumed Single

    • December 7, 2018
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    It's Mike's wedding day but, with the groom missing, everyone must unite to save the day.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Rage

    • January 4, 2019
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    Sasha's life is turned upside down by new guests to the DG. Reunited with Freya, an old friend from her criminal past, Sasha is unconvinced that Freya has reformed.

  • S07E02 Five Doors

    • January 11, 2019
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    Jody rallies the YP together to investigate the truth behind Sasha's actions that sent her to Secure, but a relentless Freya stands in their way.

  • S07E03 The Lone Ranger

    • January 18, 2019
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    Blindsided by the return of his mother, Alex struggles to keep his anger at bay. Aileen wants to reconnect with her son, but Alex may not be so willing to forgive and forget.

  • S07E04 Face Your Fear

    • January 25, 2019
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    Ryan struggles to keep up with Charlie while volunteering at a police horse stables. When challenged to prove himself, he must overcome his fear of failure to succeed.

  • S07E05 Run the Risk

    • February 1, 2019
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    Tyler is tasked with looking after Ms Bloomfield’s daughter, Piper, but his indecisiveness is exposed again when he’s forced to take huge risks after a prank phone call loses the radio station their celebrity guest.

  • S07E06 Candi-Rose?

    • February 8, 2019
    • CBBC

    Candi-Rose’s life at the DG is threatened after she tracks down the whereabouts of her sister Lauren, where the lines between reality and fiction are blurred.

  • S07E07 Return of the Freaky Twins

    • February 15, 2019
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    The return of Ross puts Floss instantly on edge. As Floss learns more about Ross’ past, however, she comes to a startling conclusion. Ross might be her brother!

  • S07E08 Snake

    • February 22, 2019
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    Chloe is furious when she’s overlooked for a trip to the cinema. With advice from Ryan about how to get what she wants, Chloe tests the boundaries of life in the DG.

  • S07E09 Three's a Crowd

    • March 1, 2019
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    Attending a college fair, Sasha bumps into Josh but there’s one problem - he’s got a new girlfriend. Sasha resorts to extreme action as her jealously reaches new heights.

  • S07E10 A Mother's Love

    • March 8, 2019
    • CBBC

    Charlie’s world is turned upside down following her mum’s release from prison. Charlie’s determined to build bridges, but reconnecting with her mum may not be so easy.

  • S07E11 2 + 2 = 5

    • March 15, 2019
    • CBBC

    Jay’s ego reaches dangerous new heights following the offer of an open day and interview at a prestigious school, but it threatens to get the better of him.

  • S07E12 There's a Million Ways to Say Goodbye

    • March 22, 2019
    • CBBC

    Ryan must finally come face to face with the demons from his past following the sudden return of his mum. Panicked, Ryan must go to extreme lengths to protect him and Chloe.

  • S07E13 The Boss

    • September 27, 2019
    • CBBC

    Jody’s continual complaints about the DG leave Mike with no choice. Jody accepts the challenge to be care worker for the day, but the job may not be as easy as she first thought.

  • S07E14 The Movie Business

    • October 4, 2019
    • CBBC

    Entering a short film competition, the DG is full of lofty ideas but as creative differences emerge, their Hollywood romance teeters on the verge of becoming a disaster movie.

  • S07E15 Two Hands, Four Hands

    • October 11, 2019
    • CBBC

    Taz’s hopes for a future with her dad hang in the balance when doubts arise about Jerome's well-being. Resorting to drastic measures, Taz is determined to keep Jerome in her life.

  • S07E16 Letting Go

    • October 18, 2019
    • CBBC

    Charlie arrives at a key turning point in her life, but a chance encounter and some unfinished business with Alex threaten to derail her plans.

  • S07E17 Tyler Means Business

    • October 25, 2019
    • CBBC

    Tyler's blind determination to raise holiday funds brings him into an explosive conflict with his fellow YP that threatens to ground his plans altogether.

  • S07E18 Go Fish!

    • November 1, 2019
    • CBBC

    Bec wastes no time in making an impression on her first day at Ashdene Ridge by making a fire in the back garden. With Taz and Sid spooked, Bec's mysterious past comes to light.

  • S07E19 King of Comedy

    • November 8, 2019
    • CBBC

    Bird's fear of public performance is thrown into focus when he is signed up to perform stand-up comedy. Doubted by Floss and Sasha, Bird can't resist the chance to prove himself.

  • S07E20 Champions

    • November 15, 2019
    • CBBC

    Finn unknowingly qualifies for a swimming race, but champion swimmer Blake writes off Finn’s chances. Finn must rise to the challenge to prove the doubters wrong.

  • S07E21 Another Planet

    • November 22, 2019
    • CBBC

    Chloe's video game obsession is pushing her away from the rest of a house and, when she meets with a stranger online, she is intent on taking a huge risk to find a connection.

  • S07E22 Reunion

    • November 29, 2019
    • CBBC

    Mike is forced to revisit his past when he attends a school reunion in Ireland. However, the longer Mike spends in his hometown, the more buried secrets begin to reveal themselves.

  • S07E23 Mighty Mike Milligan

    • December 6, 2019
    • CBBC

    When Mike awakens from a terrible nightmare, he sets out to work hard and take his mind off things. As his day spirals out of control, however, Mike's nightmare becomes a reality.

  • S07E24 The Last Dance

    • December 6, 2019
    • CBBC

    There is heartbreak, hilarity, stupidity, and frivolity, in true Dumping Ground fashion, as the night of the prom verges on becoming a night of disaster.

Season 8

  • S08E01 Natural Selection

    • January 10, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E02 Follow My Leader

    • January 17, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E03 Auld Lang Syne

    • January 24, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E04 Somebody

    • January 31, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E05 Sugar and Spice

    • February 7, 2020
    • CBBC

    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 threatens to spoil everything.

  • S08E06 Love Hearts and Roses

    • February 14, 2020
    • CBBC

    Love is in the air as Ashdene Ridge celebrates Valentine’s Day, but the most romantic day of the year doesn’t go according to plan for the YP.

  • S08E07 A Matter of Life and Debt

    • February 21, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E08 Risk

    • February 28, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E09 The Replacement

    • March 6, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E10 Do the Right Thing

    • March 13, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E11 Trouble in Paradise

    • March 20, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E12 Go Your Own Way

    • March 27, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E13 What's Mine is Mine

    • September 25, 2020
    • CBBC

    Embroiled in a feud over a stolen sports trophy, Jay plots to get his own back. The only problem is, he is going to have to put his trust in others to execute his plan.

  • S08E14 Shattered

    • October 2, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E15 Keeping Face

    • October 9, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E16 Everybody Needs A Friend

    • October 16, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E17 Truth or Scare

    • October 23, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E18 Sasha Claus

    • December 11, 2020
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E19 Great Expectations

    • January 8, 2021
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E20 Snakes and Ladders

    • January 15, 2021
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E21 Nobody’s Perfect

    • January 22, 2021
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E22 Broken Record

    • January 29, 2021
    • CBBC

    Bird is stunned to see ghosts from their childhood dramatically return and is pushed into taking drastic action to protect Jay, whatever the cost.

  • S08E23 Far From the Tree

    • February 5, 2021
    • CBBC

    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.

  • S08E24 Dream Life

    • February 5, 2021
    • CBBC

    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.

Season 9

  • S09E01 Moment of Truth

    • June 11, 2021
    • CBBC

    Lying is a way of life for Jay and it always gets him out of trouble. But, when he is guilty of stealing a laptop, Jay cannot fall back on his lies, he must tell the truth.

  • S09E02 Sweet and Sour

    • June 18, 2021
    • CBBC

    Deciding to tackle her anger issues head on, Jody goes to counselling sessions. However, as the questions get tougher, Jody must rise to the challenge and face the darkest of her demons.

  • S09E03 The Remote

    • June 25, 2021
    • CBBC

    Sasha has the perfect spot on the sofa, but she is not the only one with a game plan as alliances are formed and friendships are tested, all in a fight for the coveted TV remote.

  • S09E04 The Diwata of Ogleton Wood

    • July 2, 2021
    • CBBC

    Unearthing a box of her Mum’s belongings, Taz is pulled into a mystery surrounding the fate of local woods. To solve it, she will have to come face to face with tough memories.

  • S09E05 Old Friends

    • July 9, 2021
    • CBBC

    Shocked to meet Fred’s original owner, Sid’s world is turned upside down as he faces a race against time to retrieve Fred and stake his claim to his best friend.

  • S09E06 Partners in Crime

    • July 16, 2021
    • CBBC

    Consistently ignored by the others, Floss has had enough. When a new arrival offers Floss a deal she can’t refuse, Floss’s selfishness goes into overdrive, with big consequences

  • S09E07 Festival Fibber

    • July 23, 2021
    • CBBC

    Sasha has had the best night of her life at the Electrik Rokk Festival, even if May-Li banned her from going. However, now someone knows she was there, and Sasha needs to stop them.

  • S09E08 Losing Your Cool

    • July 30, 2021
    • CBBC

    Jay’s cool persona is put under the microscope after he falls for a girl.

  • S09E09 Memory Lane

    • August 6, 2021
    • CBBC

    May-Li’s forced to confront her troubled relationship with her family after her glamorous and successful cousin makes a surprise visit to the DG with some big news!

  • S09E10 Run, Rescue, Repeat

    • August 13, 2021
    • CBBC

    Shocked to see her younger brother Murphy arrive at the DG, Sasha’s patience is pushed to the limit as she questions if she can really tame this tearaway.

  • S09E11 Saviour

    • January 21, 2022
    • CBBC

    Fresh from a visit to her mum, Ruby is keen to make it up to an old friend. However, when her fears grow that they might be in trouble, Ruby must risk it all to help save them.

  • S09E12 Friend Zone

    • January 28, 2022
    • CBBC

    It’s the day of Sasha’s art exhibit, and Jody has forgotten. Hoping to make it up to her, Jody makes a mistake that threatens to damage their friendship forever.

  • S09E13 Face to Face

    • February 4, 2022
    • CBBC

    Shocked to find out that her real mum has finally been found, Floss must process what this means for her and Ross, setting up a meeting that could change her future forever.

  • S09E14 Finders Keepers

    • February 11, 2022
    • CBBC

    Finding a case of cash in the woods, Bird is faced with a dilemma. However, when others discover his secret, new threats emerge that forces him into extreme action to protect himself.

  • S09E15 The Beat Goes On

    • February 18, 2022
    • CBBC

    Meeting her idol Drew from the Death Night Thrashers, Sasha resorts to devious tactics to keep the band from splitting up as she also nears a crossroads in her own life.

  • S09E16 The Brothers Murray

    • February 25, 2022
    • CBBC

    Pressure mounts on Scott after his brother Nathan comes to work at the DG. As the brothers try to build bridges, Scott makes a silly mistake that threatens to derail his career.

  • S09E17 Rocket Man

    • March 4, 2022
    • CBBC

    Sid is excited about launching his new drone, but life in the DG comes with responsibilities and, not wanting to be distracted, he will do just about anything to escape.

  • S09E18 Stand Up

    • March 11, 2022
    • CBBC

    Rocked after receiving racist abuse online, Bird tries to focus on his comedy. While his anger threatens to blow, others choose to take action against the abusers.

  • S09E19 The Master Plan

    • March 18, 2022
    • CBBC

    It’s the busiest day of May-Li’s career and everything must run smoothly. But when a young person goes missing, her plans threaten to collapse in tatters.

  • S09E20 Breaking Chains

    • March 25, 2022
    • CBBC

    Shocked to receive devastating news about her older brother Kingsley, Jody tries to regroup with the help of an unlikely ally but finds her own future hanging in the balance.

Season 10

  • S10E01 A Hole New Start

    • September 30, 2022
    • CBBC

    After a disaster at a neighbouring children’s home, the DG welcomes in new residents. As tensions rise to breaking point, a recently departed Jody returns with an agenda of her own.

  • S10E02 Over and Out

    • October 7, 2022
    • CBBC

    In a race against time, Jody leads a search for the runaways to bring them back to the DG.

  • S10E03 We Aren’t Family

    • October 14, 2022
    • CBBC

    Taz goes to war with her new roommate Sabrina.

  • S10E04 My Greatest Composition

    • October 21, 2022
    • CBBC

    Bird embarks on a secret mission to finally meet his real dad.

  • S10E05 Frogs on a Train

    • October 28, 2022
    • CBBC

    Clem has a life-changing revelation on the day Bird says goodbye to the DG.

  • S10E06 Take Flight

    • November 4, 2022
    • CBBC

    Kyle’s future hangs in the balance after his dad comes calling for a favour.

  • S10E07 The Real Candi-Rose

    • November 11, 2022
    • CBBC

    Candi-Rose goes on a journey of self-discovery to find out why she suddenly hates pink.

  • S10E08 The Dodo

    • November 18, 2022
    • CBBC

    Off to stay at a potential foster family home for the weekend, Sid’s mind is blown to hear about his background. However, when a difficult decision looms, Sid must face reality.

  • S10E09 Trapped

    • November 25, 2022
    • CBBC

    Determined to find out why May-Li is in such a bad mood, Floss leads a secret mission - but what she uncovers has huge consequences for the DG!

  • S10E10 The Hardest Word

    • December 2, 2022
    • CBBC

    It’s May-Li’s last day in the DG, but Candi-Rose’s celebratory plans are upended as her mother returns seeking a dangerous reconciliation that threatens to change the DG forever.

  • S10E11 Under New Management

    • April 21, 2023
    • CBBC

    The DG is unrecognisable with Doreen in charge, and Floss has had enough. She goes to war, leading a rebellion to save the DG, but as the fallout hits, alliances begin to split.

  • S10E12 The Mole Hunt

    • April 28, 2023
    • CBBC

    After Floss’s cowardly betrayal of the DG, she finds herself exiled and fighting to redeem herself, while Kyle faces a tough chat with his dad, and Taz meets newcomer Izzy.

  • S10E13 Natural Habitat

    • May 5, 2023
    • CBBC

    Meeting Maisie, Taz finds a would-be kindred spirit as they embark on protecting the local otters. However, as they become friends, Taz finds out that Maisie isn’t who she says she is.

  • S10E14 Karma Drama Queen

    • May 12, 2023
    • CBBC

    Discovering how to get good karma, Floss faces the incredibly tall task of making good for all her past mistakes. However, Wes, under the influence of Jay, is getting drawn to payback.

  • S10E15 Intergalactic

    • May 19, 2023
    • CBBC

    Recovering from an injury, Jay must answer questions about his future that take him out of his comfort zone, while Sid’s hunt for an alien to land in the DG has surprising results.

  • S10E16 Sister to Sister

    • May 26, 2023
    • CBBC

    When Clem’s sister Nicole turns up where she’d least expect it, they both make discoveries about each other that they would never have imagined.

  • S10E17 Mother's Day

    • June 2, 2023
    • CBBC

    The day is finally here for Finn to meet his mum for the first time. However, as his excitement grows, so too do his nerves as he questions why she abandoned him as a baby.

  • S10E18 Life Is What You Bake It

    • June 9, 2023
    • CBBC

    Floss’s future hangs in the balance when she enters a prestigious baking competition.

  • S10E19 The Monster Within

    • June 16, 2023
    • CBBC

    Sabrina’s determination to make the scariest film ever has unexpected consequences.

  • S10E20 Bright Sparks

    • June 23, 2023
    • CBBC

    Izzy builds a dream go-kart. However, as scars from her past are unveiled, a race beckons. Meanwhile, Kyle’s offer to help Hugo leads to an explosive outcome that will change the DG forever.

Season 11

  • S11E01 Welcome Home

    • January 26, 2024
    • CBBC

    The Dumping Ground gang are back but are heading to a new care home. Things get off to a rocky start as the Porter’s Lodge tribe try and get the better of them.

  • S11E02 I Can Explain

    • February 2, 2024
    • CBBC

    Sabrina leaves a spiteful message on Bonnie’s phone, Shanice is not happy with Frankie’s latest plan, and Maisie struggles to make connections in her new home.

  • S11E03 Imagine

    • February 9, 2024
    • CBBC

    Dita is challenged by Maisie, who has found her diary. Oscar and Shanice use a wild cat story to cover their tracks, while Wes tries out being a teenager for the day.

  • S11E04 Seeing Red

    • February 16, 2024
    • CBBC

    Bonnie turns detective to uncover the secrets of a strange tent Sabrina has found in the woods. Meanwhile, Maisie needs to read her care file and makes a new friend.

  • S11E05 Likes

    • February 23, 2024
    • CBBC

    Maisie’s scheme to get the room to herself pushes Chelsey closer to Brodie. Erin, Dita and Izzy set a trap to catch a chocolate thief, and Jimi tries to get out of his homework.

  • S11E06 Mum's the Word

    • March 1, 2024
    • CBBC

    Sabrina is shocked when she overhears Ben talking to her mum, Finn arrives on a Dumping Ground mission, and Jimi is angry with Erin but won’t tell her why.

  • S11E07 Coming Clean

    • March 8, 2024
    • CBBC

    Sabrina is still in turmoil knowing that her mum might be back, and Doreen springs a surprise house inspection. Frankie, Oscar and Shanice tackle the almighty stink in the boys' room.

  • S11E08 Big Little Fibs

    • March 15, 2024
    • CBBC

    Maisie accidentally ruins Wes’s special book but can’t come clean. Oscar quits the gang, and Frankie comes up with a plan to get him back. Brodie and Chelsey want to cheer up Maisie.

  • S11E09 Fly Away Home

    • March 22, 2024
    • CBBC

    An upset and lonely Maisie runs away from the Dumping Ground. Wes’s gran sends him some birthday money, and Frankie plots to liberate the cash. Chelsey and Brodie frantically search for Maisie.

  • S11E10 Bring the House Down

    • March 22, 2024
    • CBBC

    Bonnie is excited about the big gig, but Sabrina is a nervous wreck - will her mum turn up to hear her sing? Meanwhile, Frankie wants to avoid the concert at all costs.

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