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The Best Episodes of The Dumping Ground

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The Best Episodes of The Dumping Ground

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...

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  1. 9.5/10(36 votes)

    #1 - What Would Gus Want?

    S1:E5

    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.

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  2. 9.2/10(31 votes)

    #2 - SOS

    S1:E4

    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.

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  3. 9.2/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Hope

    S2:E12

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

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  4. 9.2/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Refuge

    S3:E20

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  5. 9.1/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Farvel

    S5:E12

    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.

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  6. 9.1/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Episode 16

    S5:E16

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  8. 9.1/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Far From the Tree

    S8:E23

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  9. 9.0/10(33 votes)

    #8 - Liberty in the DG

    S1:E2

    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.

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  10. 8.9/10(41 votes)

    #9 - Home Alone

    S1:E1

    "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.

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  11. 8.8/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Scary Beasts

    S1:E13

    A 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.

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  12. 8.8/10(25 votes)

    #11 - The Barbecue

    S2:E4

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

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  13. 8.8/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Growing Pains

    S4:E6

    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.

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  14. 8.8/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Episode 4

    S6:E4

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  15. 8.8/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Episode 18

    S6:E18

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  16. 8.7/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Grand Theft DG

    S3:E2

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  17. 8.7/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Stuck with You

    S3:E3

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  18. 8.7/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Long Way Home

    S3:E9

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  19. 8.7/10(21 votes)

    #18 - What Matters?

    S3:E18

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  20. 8.7/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Episode 10

    S7:E10

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  21. 8.7/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Episode 16

    S7:E16

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  22. 8.6/10(30 votes)

    #21 - Esme

    S1:E12

    A 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?

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  23. 8.6/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Sticks and Stones

    S2:E9

    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.

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  24. 8.6/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Who Are You?

    S3:E14

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  25. 8.6/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Where is Love?

    S3:E15

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  26. 8.6/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    S6:E1

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Best Episodes Summary

"What Would Gus Want?" is the best rated episode of "The Dumping Ground". It scored 9.5/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/25/2013. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "SOS".