The Dumping Ground

Season 1

Spin-off of the British hit TV series The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002) based on the best-selling novel by Jacqueline Wilson. In a children's home known as the "dumping ground", the children have many fab, fun-filled adventures together as they grow up in foster care.
Where to Watch Season 1
13 Episodes
  • Home Alone
    E1
    Episode 1Home Alone"Home Alone" is the first episode of the first series of the British children's television series, The Dumping Ground. It originally aired as a two-part episode on CBBC in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2013. It aired with "Liberty in the DG" resulting in the joint episode episode being titled "Freedom". The episode was written by Elly Brewer, who has previously written episodes for the previous series, Tracy Beaker Returns. The episode was directed by Craig Lines and Louise Sutton served as the producer.
  • Liberty in the DG
    E2
    Episode 2Liberty in the DGMike 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.
  • Baby
    E3
    Episode 3Baby"Baby" is the third episode of the first series of the British children's television series, The Dumping Ground. It originally aired on 11 January 2013,and is notable for expanding the recurring characters of Lily Kettle and her dad Steve Kettle, and for introducing Holly Quin-Ankrah as Shannay, a recurring character who also appears in Episode 11.
  • SOS
    E4
    Episode 4SOSJody 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.
  • What Would Gus Want?
    E5
    Episode 5What Would Gus Want?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.
  • The Real Faith Davis
    E6
    Episode 6The Real Faith DavisWhen 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 Truth Is Out There
    E7
    Episode 7The Truth Is Out ThereAfter 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.
  • Dreamland
    E8
    Episode 8DreamlandRick's dad turns up full of promises about a happy family future. But is he still a con man at heart? Meanwhile, Gina's mum, Hattie, turns up and Tee thinks that Mike wants Hattie in a home. Not knowing that Hattie has dementia.
  • A Day In The Past
    E9
    Episode 9A Day In The PastIt is the day of the Dumping Ground's annual day out and the Young People get to be Edwardians for the day. However, the day is not fun when Johnny is in charge.
  • Oh, Mo!
    E10
    Episode 10Oh, Mo!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.
  • Seriously Funny
    E11
    Episode 11Seriously FunnyA 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 finds himself in a dark and scary place. It’s up to his friends to try their best to convince him to be himself but will they succeed? Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily’s flat.
  • Esme
    E12
    Episode 12EsmeA 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, with many kids thinking she's a snob. However, Mike soon falls ill and now Carmen has a choice: stay at Elm Tree, or run away to Rio?
  • Scary Beasts
    E13
    Episode 13Scary BeastsA 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 decides to keep it as a pet.
Cast of Season 1
  • Daniel PearsonRick Barber
  • Kia PeggJody Jackson
  • Sarah RaysonFloss Guppy
  • Stacy LiuMay-Li Wang
  • Connor ByrneMike Milligan
  • Miles Butler-HughtonTyler Lewis
  • Hannah MoncurChloe Reeves
  • Lewis G HamiltonRyan Reeves
  • Amy-Leigh HickmanCarmen Howle
  • Philip Graham ScottHarry
  • Joe MawJohnny Taylor
  • Chris SlaterFrank Matthews
  • Noah MarulloGus
  • Mia McKenna-BruceTee Taylor
 
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