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The Best Episodes of The Dumping Ground Season 8

Every episode of The Dumping Ground Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Dumping Ground Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 1 - Natural Selection
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Natural Selection

    S8:E1

    As May-Li faces the most important day of her career, Jody's paranoia sets in, pushing her temper to breaking point as it threatens to spoil May-Li's chance at promotion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 2 - Follow My Leader
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Follow My Leader

    S8:E2

    With May-Li gone and Al in charge, the DG is in chaos. With divisions emerging, Tyler must rally to take back control and get Ashdene Ridge back to normal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 3 - Auld Lang Syne
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Auld Lang Syne

    S8:E3

    As Chloe and the DG prepare to celebrate Burns Night with a surprise visitor, Bec struggles to hide a secret about her past on an emotional anniversary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 4 - Somebody
    6.1/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Somebody

    S8:E4

    Sasha becomes convinced that a well-known street artist has stolen her idea and her uphill battle to prove the truth and defend her rights opens up further wounds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 5 - Sugar and Spice
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Sugar and Spice

    S8:E5

    Things are looking up when Floss is given the chance to be fostered by her dream family, but her struggle to behave as perfectly as she may need to threatens to spoil everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 6 - Love Hearts and Roses
    5.5/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Love Hearts and Roses

    S8:E6

    Love is in the air as Ashdene Ridge celebrates Valentine’s Day, but the most romantic day of the year doesn’t go exactly according to plan for the YP.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 7 - A Matter of Life and Debt
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #7 - A Matter of Life and Debt

    S8:E7

    When Tyler receives some tragic news about his dad, he goes on an emotional journey to learn more about where he came from and the sort of life he'd like to lead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 8 - Risk
    5.8/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Risk

    S8:E8

    Worried that the YP think she is too boring and safe, Chloe begins breaking the house rules as she becomes a ‘fixer’. However, her actions threaten to get everybody in trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 9 - The Replacement
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #9 - The Replacement

    S8:E9

    Taz’s patience is tested after she discovers that her dad has a new girlfriend. With fears growing about the memory of her mum, Taz will do whatever it takes to protect it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 10 - Do the Right Thing
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Do the Right Thing

    S8:E10

    Viv is hopeful for a fresh start when her estranged Uncle Ray returns, promising that he’s turned his life around, but her loyalty to her uncle is soon put to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 11 - Trouble in Paradise
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Trouble in Paradise

    S8:E11

    Tyler’s life is turned upside down when he is faced with a life-changing opportunity. With unfinished business in the DG, Tyler must make an impossible choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 12 - Go Your Own Way
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Go Your Own Way

    S8:E12

    Tyler and Jody’s bond is closer than ever, but as both face a major turning point in their lives, a huge decision looms over them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 13 - What's Mine is Mine
    4.5/10(10 votes)

    #13 - What's Mine is Mine

    S8:E13

    Jay is outraged to discover that his arch-rival Elliot has stolen a small trophy from his bedroom. He’s crossed the line! Their rivalry started when Jay beat Elliot at a ‘kids in care’ activity day. Bitter at his loss, Elliot stole the trophy from Jay, and the two have continued to steal it back and forth ever since.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 14 - Shattered
    3.3/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Shattered

    S8:E14

    When the office window gets smashed, Bird quickly finds himself as the main suspect. Desperate to prove his innocence, Bird searches for the true culprit behind the crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 15 - Keeping Face
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Keeping Face

    S8:E15

    Bec believes she has found a kindred spirit when she bonds with new arrival Ruby, but a shocking turn of events brings Bec face to face with the demons of her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 16 - Everybody Needs a Friend
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Everybody Needs a Friend

    S8:E16

    While volunteering at a food bank with Viv, Scott catches a girl stealing supplies. Learning that she is desperate, Scott tries to help, but soon discovers that all is not what it seems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 17 - Truth or Scare
    5.4/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Truth or Scare

    S8:E17

    As the DG settle in to celebrate Halloween with a round of spooky stories, the bone-chilling tales of ghosts and witches may be too much for some.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 18 - Sasha Claus
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Sasha Claus

    S8:E18

    With the DG snowed in by a blizzard and left without any care workers on Christmas Eve, Sasha must step up to take charge and save Christmas from the brink of chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 19 - Great Expectations
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Great Expectations

    S8:E19

    Katy is confident that her mum is ready to look after her again, but when Maria shows signs of taking a step backwards, Katy takes drastic action in a bid to help her mum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 20 - Snakes and Ladders
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Snakes and Ladders

    S8:E20

    Jody is excited to take on work experience with brother Luke, but the challenges and pressures of stepping into different surroundings and being an adult may push her too far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 21 - Nobody's Perfect
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Nobody's Perfect

    S8:E21

    May-Li’s thrilled when her wife Alice visits the DG for the first time, but it soon becomes clear that May-Li is more dedicated to her job than she realised.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 22 - Broken Record
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Broken Record

    S8:E22

    Bird is stunned to see ghosts from their childhood dramatically return and is pushed into taking drastic action to protect Jay, whatever the cost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #23 - 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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  24. The Dumping Ground Season 8 Episode 24 - Dream Life
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Dream Life

    S8:E24

    Daunted by work experience at a hospital, Finn also has a big decision to make about his future. He escapes into his imagination in an attempt to find the answer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Natural Selection" is the best rated episode of "The Dumping Ground" season 8. It scored 7.7/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/10/2020. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Follow My Leader".