The Dumping Ground

Oscar meets his dad, who is a magician, for the first time. Posh schoolgirl Hana has her world turned upside down when her parents are sent to prison and she is sent to the DG.

A boy turns up at the house all alone and with hopes of staying there. For Frankie, the new lad is the perfect cover for some pranks - but things don’t work out as planned.

Jimi is shocked when he bumps into his brother and is forced to make an important decision about his future at the DG. The gang think Ben is sick, very sick, and not in a good way.

Brodie and the gang are staying up all night to watch wrestling. But then somebody goes missing, aliens are spotted in the garden, and Chesley’s crush is uncovered.

Grounded Bonnie is desperate to visit her brother Fraser and needs some help to escape the DG. Jimi and Wes get into trouble trying to win some cash at an arcade!

It’s a busy day at the Dumping Ground, with youth rep elections and a new care worker starting. However, sisters Harmony and Phoenix are about to shake things up at Porter’s Lodge.

Shanice and Doreen have a big bust-up and then wake up to find they have swapped bodies.

Maisie spoils Erin’s annual treasure hunt, so Erin decides to be ‘more Maisie’.

Chelsey visits Keira’s home, and seeing the life she could’ve had is all too much for her.

Chelsea needs a look a like to take her place in the DG, and Sid is back in the house.

Wes chooses between being fostered by the perfect couple or staying at the DG, where he is closer to his grandad. Bonnie is struggling without Sabrina. It’s time for a new roommate!

When Oscar loses his last baby tooth, Frankie ropes the gang into catching the tooth fairy in the act. However, Erin and Dita are determined to spoil his plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Candi-Rose suddenly doesn’t feel right in pink. Troubled, she goes on a journey of self-discovery to find out who she would have been if she had never changed her name.

When Kyle’s dad asks for his help to commit a crime, Kyle must decide between the future he has always wanted with his dad or the safety of the DG.

Clem’s precious notebook is missing, and she needs it back! Causing chaos everywhere she goes, Clem is forced to face a life-changing revelation, while Bird says goodbye to the DG.

Bird embarks on a secret mission to meet a famous musician he believes to be his real dad, leaving Jay to cover up the real reason for his absence from the DG.

Taz is fed up with her new roommate Sabrina and she’s not the only one. Told to make Sabrina feel at home, Taz gives it one last go - with disastrous results.

Jody leads the search for the runaways, hoping to bring them back to the DG before Ben wakes up. But as Fraser leads the runaways on to his destination, a grave danger awaits…

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tyler is invited on a holiday to Spain with Sally and Kamal. However, he a big problem - he can't afford it, so he has a yard sale to earn the cash.

Charlie arrives at a key turning point in her life as she prepares to go on her trip to the Galapagos Islands, but some unfinished business with Alex threatens to derail her plans. Meanwhile, Floss has to deal with the intrusive Dr Fielding, who wants her to open up about her feelings when she just wants to eat chocolate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jay's ego goes into overdrive when he's offered an interview at a prestigious school.

Charlie's world is turned upside down following her mum's release from prison.

Sasha's jealously simmers when she discovers that Josh has a new girlfriend.

Floss' world is rocked when she concludes that Ross must be her real brother.

Candi-Rose's secret past comes to light when she tracks down someone special to her.

Tyler can't decide whether to give Jody a necklace, or what kind of career path he’d like to take. Meanwhile, he 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.

Ryan's fear of failure threatens to overwhelm him when he volunteers at a sables.

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.

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.

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.

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

Jay's plan to seize the day brings him face to face with the memories of his childhood.

Jody learns a lesson in selfishness when the YP are forced to tidy up an abandoned school.

Tyler takes drastic action in an effort to protect his mum from her new boyfriend.

Charlie has to face the reality of her Grandad's condition when he comes to visit the DG.

Bird's lack of confidence is put to the test while on a trip to a nature reserve.

Joseph's determination to be perfect for a foster family forces him to reflect on his past.

Sasha is pushed to take extreme action when she finds herself stuck reliving the same day.

Ryan faces his biggest battle yet when he finds himself in the grip of a blackmailer.

Ryan's lies threaten to overwhelm him when he tries to take credit for an act of heroism.

May-Li and Mike are put on a comic collision course when a lurgy hits the house.

Tyler takes extreme action in an effort to bring calm to the house.

May-Li's career is put on the line when a serious allegation is made against her.

It's competition time as Ashdene Ridge takes on rival care home Graybridge. Charlie's competitive side shows.

A chance encounter puts Alex face to face with a woman he believes to be his mum.

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

Finn's kind nature backfires on him when he's set on a collision course with Alex.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Sasha is forced to face her demons when a planned trip to the beach goes horribly wrong.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Opportunity knocks for Floss but facing the cameras means facing her fears.

Jody realises that playing Cupid has consequences she may not like.

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

Sasha and Bailey ally to save Dexter. Bailey is given a life-changing choice.

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.

Dexter's desire to be with Bailey puts him at odds with Sasha and a former Football Academy rival, Roddy.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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?

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

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

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

A party for new foster parents goes very wrong as Bailey and Carmen battle it out over celebrity parents and watery sabotage.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.