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The Best Episodes of The Dumping Ground

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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 the kids know that if they stick together, they can

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Dumping Ground Season 1 Episode 4 - SOS
    9.2/10(35 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Craig Lines
    Writer:Dawn Harrison

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  2. The Dumping Ground Season 1 Episode 5 - What Would Gus Want?
    9.2/10(39 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Stewart Svaasand
    Writer:Elly Brewer

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  3. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 12 - Hope
    9.1/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Hope

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writer:Emma Reeves

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  4. The Dumping Ground Season 5 Episode 12 - Farvel
    9.1/10(19 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Jordan Hogg
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Dumping Ground Season 5 Episode 16 - The Switch
    9.1/10(19 votes)

    #5 - The Switch

    S5:E16

    A couple comes forward to adopt the twins, but Toni doesn't share Billie's enthusiasm about the chance for a fresh start.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 23 - Far From the Tree
    9.1/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Far From the Tree

    S8:E23

    After clashing with a rival boxer, Jody loses control of her anger in a shocking incident. Hiding her actions, Jody will soon have to finally confront the demons of her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Dumping Ground Season 1 Episode 2 - Liberty in the DG
    9.0/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Liberty in the DG

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Craig Lines
    Writer:Emma Reeves

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  8. The Dumping Ground Season 1 Episode 1 - Home Alone
    8.9/10(44 votes)

    #8 - Home Alone

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Craig Lines
    Writer:Elly Brewer

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  9. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 4 - The Barbecue
    8.9/10(26 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Debbie Oates

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  10. The Dumping Ground Season 3 Episode 20 - Refuge
    8.9/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Refuge

    S3:E20

    Kazima fails her age assessment and so the immigration authorities want to send her back to Somalia. The Dumping Ground must rally to help her any way they can.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Emma Reeves

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  11. The Dumping Ground Season 4 Episode 6 - Growing Pains
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Dumping Ground Season 6 Episode 4 - Heroes
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Heroes

    S6:E4

    Finn's kind nature backfires on him when he's set on a collision course with Alex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Dumping Ground Season 6 Episode 18 - Me, Myself and I
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Me, Myself and I

    S6:E18

    Jody learns a lesson in selfishness when the YP are forced to tidy up an abandoned school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Dumping Ground Season 1 Episode 13 - Scary Beasts
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writers:Elly Brewer, Dawn Harrison

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  15. The Dumping Ground Season 3 Episode 3 - Stuck with You
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Stuck with You

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Roberto Bangura
    Writer:Sarah-Louise Hawkins

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  16. The Dumping Ground Season 3 Episode 9 - Long Way Home
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Long Way Home

    S3:E9

    Ryan gets an unexpected text from Harry - it seems that things are going wrong in Harry's foster placement, and it falls to Ryan to rescue him.

    Director:Nigel Douglas
    Writer:Matthew Leys

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  17. The Dumping Ground Season 3 Episode 18 - What Matters?
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #17 - What Matters?

    S3:E18

    Tee is determined to prove she can be a party animal, but when she enlists the twins to help they take it all one disastrous step too far.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Julie Dixon

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  18. The Dumping Ground Season 7 Episode 10 - A Mother's Love
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #18 - A Mother's Love

    S7:E10

    Charlie's world is turned upside down following her mum's release from prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Dumping Ground Season 7 Episode 16 - Letting Go
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Letting Go

    S7:E16

    Charlie arrives at a key turning point in her life as she prepares to go on her trip to the Galapagos Islands, but some unfinished business with Alex threatens to derail her plans. Meanwhile, Floss has to deal with the intrusive Dr Fielding, who wants her to open up about her feelings when she just wants to eat chocolate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Dumping Ground Season 1 Episode 12 - Esme
    8.6/10(31 votes)

    #20 - 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?

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writers:Elly Brewer, Nimer Rashed

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  21. The Dumping Ground Season 3 Episode 2 - Grand Theft DG
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Grand Theft DG

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Roberto Bangura
    Writer:Emma Reeves

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  22. The Dumping Ground Season 3 Episode 14 - Who Are You?
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Who Are You?

    S3:E14

    Tee decides to look into her enemy Ryan's past to finally discredit him at his birthday party. What she finds upsets Ryan - and backfires on her.

    Director:Matthew Evans
    Writer:Davey Jones

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  23. The Dumping Ground Season 3 Episode 15 - Where is Love?
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Where is Love?

    S3:E15

    Mo gets the lead in the school play, but his delight is short-lived when his dad falls ill and a secret about his family history is revealed.

    Director:Matthew Evans
    Writer:Richard Lazarus

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  24. The Dumping Ground Season 6 Episode 1 - Jody on the Ropes
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Jody on the Ropes

    S6:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Dumping Ground Season 6 Episode 20 - Wasters
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Wasters

    S6:E20

    Alex is forced to confront his worst fears when work experience at Lily's cafe doesn't go as he planned.

    Director:Jamie Annett
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"SOS" is the best rated episode of "The Dumping Ground". It scored 9.2/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Craig Lines and written by Dawn Harrison, it aired on 1/18/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "What Would Gus Want?".