The Dumping Ground

The Dumping Ground

  • 2013
  • 14 Seasons
  • 243 Episodes
  •  7.5  (12)
  •   Returning Series

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.

The Dumping Ground
Seasons
Lost Girl
10. Lost Girl
March 27, 2026
Shanice runs away, leaving Zack in a race against time to find her. The hot weather causes a meltdown at the DG – let the battle of the rooms commence!
Speaking Up
9. Speaking Up
March 20, 2026
Shanice and Zack wreak revenge on foster parents who don’t recognise her, Kav goes looking for revenge at his uncle’s house, and Willow shocks everyone by speaking.
Phone Alone
8. Phone Alone
March 13, 2026
Harmony faces an impossible choice: her dad or her sister. An unauthorised phone presents an opportunity for Kav, and Oscar orchestrates a surprising proposal.
Out of Bounds
7. Out of Bounds
March 06, 2026
A sleepover and a pizza party clash, putting Shanice and Frankie’s friendship to the test, and a misunderstanding leaves Vinny with some big questions.
The Siege of Porters Lodge
6. The Siege of Porters Lodge
February 27, 2026
There is fun and mayhem when Josh is locked out and the DG becomes an adult-free zone! A surprise visitor tests Harmony’s loyalties, and Vinny turns detective to investigate a toilet crime.
Pantpocalypse
5. Pantpocalypse
February 20, 2026
Alarm bells ring when Maisie lies about a job offer, it’s a mug’s game as Josh tries to teach the kids respect, and Oscar and Frankie go to war in Battle of the Pants.
Gifted
4. Gifted
February 13, 2026
Frankie blows up a science class and a friendship, Bonnie’s great news has terrible consequences, and a creepy ghost haunts the halls of the DG.
Monkey Business
3. Monkey Business
February 06, 2026
Harmony eavesdrops on her sister’s therapy session and discovers a terrible secret, Maisie gets tough to show she cares, and Vinny falls for Max the Monkey during a photoshoot.
Prison Rules
2. Prison Rules
January 30, 2026
Hana’s prison visit leads to big trouble, Maisie issues Tara a stern warning, and Josh’s new nickname creates a stink!
Skid Row
1. Skid Row
January 23, 2026
A betrayal causes a meltdown, and a personality swap causes havoc when new arrivals Zack and Tara show Hana, Oscar and the rest of the DG they are not to be messed with!
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Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    January 04, 2013
  • Rating
    7.5  (12)