The Dumping Ground: Season 10
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Dumping Ground Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
A Hole New Start
Sep 30, 2022 · 28 min
After a disaster at a neighbouring children’s home, the DG welcomes in new residents. As tensions rise to breaking point, a recently departed Jody returns with an agenda of her own
Over and Out
Oct 7, 2022 · 27 min
Jody leads the search for the runaways, hoping to bring them back to the DG before Ben wakes up. But as Fraser leads the runaways on to his destination, a grave danger awaits…
We Aren't Family
Oct 14, 2022 · 28 min
Taz is fed up with her new roommate Sabrina and she’s not the only one. Told to make Sabrina feel at home, Taz gives it one last go - with disastrous results.
My Greatest Composition
Oct 21, 2022 · 28 min
Bird embarks on a secret mission to meet a famous musician he believes to be his real dad, leaving Jay to cover up the real reason for his absence from the DG.
Frogs on a Train
Oct 28, 2022 · 28 min
Clem’s precious notebook is missing, and she needs it back! Causing chaos everywhere she goes, Clem is forced to face a life-changing revelation, while Bird says goodbye to the DG.
Take Flight
Nov 4, 2022 · 28 min
When Kyle’s dad asks for his help to commit a crime, Kyle must decide between the future he has always wanted with his dad or the safety of the DG.
The Real Candi-Rose
Nov 11, 2022 · 28 min
Candi-Rose suddenly doesn’t feel right in pink. Troubled, she goes on a journey of self-discovery to find out who she would have been if she had never changed her name.
The Dodo
Nov 18, 2022 · 28 min
Off to stay at a potential foster family home for the weekend, Sid’s mind is blown to hear about his background. However, when a difficult decision looms, Sid must face reality.
Trapped
Nov 25, 2022 · 28 min
Determined to find out why May-Li is in such a bad mood, Floss leads a secret mission - but what she uncovers has huge consequences for the DG!
The Hardest Word
Dec 2, 2022 · 28 min
It’s May-Li’s last day in the DG, but Candi-Rose’s celebratory plans are upended as her mother returns seeking a dangerous reconciliation that threatens to change the DG forever.
Under New Management
Apr 21, 2023 · 28 min
The DG is unrecognisable with Doreen in charge, and Floss has had enough. She goes to war, leading a rebellion to save the DG, but as the fallout hits, alliances begin to split.
The Mole Hunt
Apr 28, 2023 · 28 min
After Floss’s cowardly betrayal of the DG, she finds herself exiled and fighting to redeem herself, while Kyle faces a tough chat with his dad, and Taz meets newcomer Izzy.
Natural Habitat
May 5, 2023 · 27 min
Meeting Maisie, Taz finds a would-be kindred spirit as they embark on protecting the local otters. However, as they become friends, Taz finds out that Maisie isn’t who she says she
Karma Drama Queen
May 12, 2023 · 28 min
Discovering how to get good karma, Floss faces the incredibly tall task of making good for all her past mistakes. However, Wes, under the influence of Jay, is getting drawn to payb
Intergalactic
May 19, 2023 · 28 min
Recovering from an injury, Jay must answer questions about his future that take him out of his comfort zone, while Sid’s hunt for an alien to land in the DG has surprising results.
Sister to Sister
May 26, 2023 · 28 min
When Clem’s sister Nicole turns up where she’d least expect it, they both make discoveries about each other that they would never have imagined.
Mother's Day
Jun 2, 2023 · 28 min
The day is finally here for Finn to meet his mum for the first time. However, as his excitement grows, so too do his nerves as he questions why she abandoned him as a baby.
Life Is What You Bake It
Jun 9, 2023 · 29 min
With a prized scholarship up for grabs, Floss enters a prestigious baking competition. However, as the heat rises in the kitchen, Floss faces a fierce battle for her future.
The Monster Within
Jun 16, 2023 · 28 min
Sabrina’s determined to make the scariest film ever. However, as she gathers a crew, her bad attitude only isolates her further, while Kyle’s past demons come to the surface.
Bright Sparks
Jun 23, 2023 · 28 min
Izzy builds a dream go-kart. However, as scars from her past are unveiled, a race beckons. Meanwhile, Kyle’s offer to help Hugo leads to an explosive outcome that will change the D