The Dumping Ground

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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! 

Hana's prison visit leads to big trouble, Maisie issues Tara a stern warning, and Josh's new nickname creates a stink!  

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.