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The Dumping Ground: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Jan 4, 2013 Updated Jul 22, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

Home Alone

Jan 4, 2013 · 28 min

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

S1·E2

Liberty in the DG

Jan 4, 2013 · 28 min

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.

S1·E3

Baby

Jan 11, 2013 · 28 min

When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground.

S1·E4

SOS

Jan 18, 2013 · 28 min

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

S1·E5

What Would Gus Want?

Jan 25, 2013 · 28 min

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, Gu

S1·E6

The Real Faith Davis

Feb 1, 2013 · 28 min

When the police turn up at Elm Tree House looking for Faith, wicked whispers fly. But Faith won’t give anything away, preferring to focus on her training for a charity run. The You

S1·E7

The Truth Is Out There

Feb 8, 2013 · 28 min

After getting bad exam results Frank denounces school and gets a job in the local café. He develops a full-blown crush on the waitress, Jade, and when she introduces him to a psych

S1·E8

Dreamland

Feb 15, 2013 · 28 min

Rick gets a huge shock when he finds his dad, disguised as a boiler man, right inside the Dumping Ground. Gerry insists that he's above board now and promises Rick a happy family f

S1·E9

A Day In The Past

Feb 22, 2013 · 28 min

It's the Dumping Ground annual trip out and the Young People finds themselves living like Edwardians for the day in the country estate, to learn about history by experiencing it. R

S1·E10

Oh, Mo!

Mar 1, 2013 · 28 min

Mo is the Dumping Ground’s new eccentric resident and everyone thinks he’s a bit strange, especially Tyler - who has to share a room with him. Tee takes pity on him and helps him w

S1·E11

Seriously Funny

Mar 8, 2013 · 28 min

A classic Tyler practical joke backfires, causing irreparable damage and Tyler is forced to re-evaluate himself; maybe it’s time he grew up. Without his comedy to fall back on, he

S1·E12

Esme

Mar 15, 2013 · 28 min

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,

S1·E13

Scary Beasts

Mar 15, 2013 · 28 min

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 dec