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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...
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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".

  • What Would Gus Want?
    9.4/1035 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

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  • SOS
    9.2/1030 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Hope
    9.2/1024 votes
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    #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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  • Refuge
    9.1/1023 votes
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    #4 - Refuge

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 12/8/2015

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  • Episode 16
    9.1/1017 votes
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    #5 - Episode 16

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 11/3/2017

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  • Liberty in the DG
    9.0/1031 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Far From the Tree
    9.0/1013 votes
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    #7 - Far From the Tree

    Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 2/5/2021

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  • Home Alone
    8.9/1039 votes
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    #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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  • Farvel
    8.9/1018 votes
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    #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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  • Episode 4
    8.9/1018 votes
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    #10 - Episode 4

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2018

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  • Scary Beasts
    8.8/1027 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Barbecue
    8.8/1024 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Long Way Home
    8.8/1020 votes
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    #13 - Long Way Home

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2015

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  • Growing Pains
    8.8/1022 votes
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    #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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  • Episode 18
    8.8/1018 votes
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    #15 - Episode 18

    Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 10/19/2018

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  • Episode 16
    8.8/1022 votes
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    #16 - Episode 16

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 10/18/2019

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  • Grand Theft DG
    8.7/1023 votes
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    #17 - Grand Theft DG

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2015

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    Director: N/A

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  • Episode 3
    8.7/1024 votes
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    #18 - Episode 3

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2019

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  • Episode 10
    8.7/1021 votes
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    #19 - Episode 10

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 3/1/2019

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  • Esme
    8.6/1029 votes
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    #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?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sticks and Stones
    8.6/1025 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Stuck with You
    8.6/1020 votes
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    #22 - Stuck with You

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2015

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  • Where is Love?
    8.6/1019 votes
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    #23 - Where is Love?

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 11/3/2015

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  • What Matters?
    8.6/1020 votes
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    #24 - What Matters?

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 11/24/2015

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  • Episode 1
    8.6/1019 votes
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    #25 - Episode 1

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2018

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