9.4/1035 votesLoading...#1 - What Would Gus Want?
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/25/2013
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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- 9.2/1030 votesLoading...
#2 - SOS
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/18/2013
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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- 9.2/1024 votesLoading...
#3 - Hope
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/2014
Johnny and Tee have very different reactions when their mum arrives at the Dumping Ground.
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- 9.1/1023 votesLoading...
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#5 - Episode 16
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 11/3/2017
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9.0/1031 votesLoading...#6 - Liberty in the DG
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/4/2013
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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- 9.0/1013 votesLoading...
#7 - Far From the Tree
Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 2/5/2021
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- 8.9/1039 votesLoading...
#8 - Home Alone
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2013
"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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- 8.9/1018 votesLoading...
#9 - Farvel
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/31/2017
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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#11 - Scary Beasts
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/15/2013
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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8.8/1024 votesLoading...#12 - The Barbecue
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2014
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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- 8.8/1020 votesLoading...
#13 - Long Way Home
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2015
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- 8.8/1022 votesLoading...
#14 - Growing Pains
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2016
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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- 8.8/1018 votesLoading...
#15 - Episode 18
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 10/19/2018
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- 8.8/1022 votesLoading...
#16 - Episode 16
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 10/18/2019
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- 8.7/1023 votesLoading...
#17 - Grand Theft DG
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2015
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- 8.7/1024 votesLoading...
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#19 - Episode 10
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 3/1/2019
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- 8.6/1029 votesLoading...
#20 - Esme
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/15/2013
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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8.6/1025 votesLoading...#21 - Sticks and Stones
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2014
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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- 8.6/1020 votesLoading...
#22 - Stuck with You
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2015
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- 8.6/1019 votesLoading...
#23 - Where is Love?
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 11/3/2015
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- 8.6/1020 votesLoading...
#24 - What Matters?
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 11/24/2015
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- 8.6/1019 votesLoading...
The Best Episodes of The Dumping Ground
Every episode of The Dumping Ground ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Dumping Ground!
The Dumping Ground is a British children's television series, which premiered on 4 January 2013 on CBBC and BBC HD. The series is a spin-off...
Network:CBBC
Best Episodes Summary
"What Would Gus Want?" is the best rated episode of "The Dumping Ground". It scored 9.4/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/25/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "SOS".