The Dumping Ground: Season 12
Season 12 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 11.
- 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 12 Progress Shield
The Tooth Fairy
Oct 18, 2024 · 25 min
When Oscar loses his last baby tooth, Frankie ropes the gang into catching the tooth fairy in the act. However, Erin and Dita are determined to spoil his plan.
Picnic ’n’ Mix
Oct 25, 2024 · 25 min
Wes chooses between being fostered by the perfect couple or staying at the DG, where he is closer to his grandad. Bonnie is struggling without Sabrina. It’s time for a new roommate
Trouble Doubled
Nov 1, 2024 · 25 min
Chelsea needs a look a like to take her place in the DG, and Sid is back in the house.
Same But Different
Nov 8, 2024 · 25 min
Chelsey visits Keira’s home, and seeing the life she could’ve had is all too much for her.
Best Day Ever
Nov 15, 2024 · 25 min
Maisie spoils Erin’s annual treasure hunt, so Erin decides to be ‘more Maisie’.
Swapsies
Nov 22, 2024 · 25 min
Shanice and Doreen have a big bust-up and then wake up to find they have swapped bodies.
The Howling
Nov 29, 2024 · 25 min
Brodie is acting strangely and howling at the moon. What is his secret? Is he a werewolf?
Day Trip
Dec 6, 2024 · 26 min
Ben and Georgia have arranged different day trips - Frankie is determined to avoid both!