Faced with a momentous dilemma, Jody retreats into the fictional Wonderland.
Tyler caves under the pressure of dealing with everyone's problems, and escapes to his safe-space - a desert island. However, an island invasion means his peace is short-lived.
Liam O'Donovan is back. After his life in care, he is now living with his policeman brother and training as a plumber, but he has bigger dreams of a life in the music industry.
While Mike is on holiday, Gina ends up in hospital after an accident with a grenade meaning the Young People get a taste of freedom and decide to fend for themselves. Anarchy quickly breaks out and as the rules fly out of the window, Gus is pushed to breaking point, leaving everyone in danger…
Mike is still away, Gina is in hospital and now food and money is in short supply, and the Young People start to turn on each other. Elektra is convinced Mike wants to get rid of her and so has created an escape route out of the Dumping Ground for herself. To protect her plan Elektra tries to capitalise on the fractures within the group and when Johnny crosses her she is forced to take drastic action.
Feeling pushed out when her dad Steve’s heavily pregnant girlfriend Shannay moves into their flat, Lily goes back to The Dumping Ground, declaring that she’s moving back. Steve tries to convince her to come home but tensions rise, and Lily blows her top. When Shannay goes into early labour, Lily fears the worst; if anything happens to the baby, it will all be down to her.
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.
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.
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 Young People are shocked to learn the brutal truth and rally round to support Faith, while the new girl in the house, Floss, wonders where on Earth she’s been dumped.
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 psychic medium it seems like Frank has finally found some answers about his future. But his Dumping Ground friends worry that he’s been taken for a ride. Who is telling the truth?
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 future, but it quickly becomes clear that Gerry still loves the buzz of a hustle, and Rick is distraught. Meanwhile, Tee takes a shine to Gina's mum, Hattie, and is furious to hear Mike suggest that Hattie should move into a care home for the elderly, However, all is not what it seems, as Tee soon finds out.
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. Resentment and tensions build as they split off into servants and masters, and soon boundaries between real life and make-believe become very blurred. A class war begins between the slaves and the Earl, Johnny, who begins to take his power way too seriously. Meanwhile, Elektra knows a secret...
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 with his arty creations, but poor Mo has never had a real friend before and it’s not long before Tee starts to feel suffocated. Mo can’t take a hint and pushes Tee right to her limit, with dangerous consequences.
When a big practical joke backfires, Tyler decides it's time he grew up. Meanwhile, Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily's flat. Have they grown apart?
A beautiful stranger named Esme visits Elm Tree House and soon Carmen's head is turned by tales of a glamorous life in Rio.
A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith and brings danger to the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a 'magic' egg which unexpectedly hatches.
When young Bailey Wharton is found living on his own, he is summarily placed in the Dumping Ground where his arrival has quite an impact on the rest of the residents.
Faith's homecoming doesn't quite go to plan, and when Bailey's father finally turns up, will there be a happy reunion?
A buzz is created when the Dumping Ground residents are asked to star in a film.
Lily has some news that she must break to Carmen - but she knows it will test their friendship to the core.
When Frank finds himself in need of help, will the Dumping Ground residents come to the rescue?
Expectations are high when Tyler's mum comes for a visit.
A very long night ensues when two opposing Dumping Ground teams take up a bizarre telly challenge.
Faith and Rick are at loggerheads, while Mo and Bailey become unlikely allies.
Bailey's dreams are thrown into jeopardy when his football coach shows his true colours, whilst Floss' background is revealed when she steals Carmen's nail products.
When Johnny tackles a mugger, he discovers hidden talents that point to a possible new future for him.
Floss meets some prospective parents and Rick and Carmen's friendship might reach breaking point...
Johnny and Tee have very different reactions when their mum arrives at the Dumping Ground.
Frank's new job is jeopardised when he is reunited with an old friend.
A party for new foster parents goes very wrong as Bailey and Carmen battle it out over celebrity parents - and watery sabotage comes from a surprising source.
Sinister new resident Ryan arrives and shows he does not care how far he has to go to get what he wants.
Through a floss-based misadventure, Carmen and Jody end up handcuffed together on a day when each has a different party to attend.
In battling to adopt a homeless dog, loner Bailey finally finds a friend.
Tee finds herself lured into the world of street art by a homeless artist. Tee sees he is in trouble, but will she break the law to help him find his father?
Tyler wants a new magic trick, and Ryan knows how to get money - stage a burglary in the Dumping Ground. But can they get away with it?
Carmen gets a chance to be a TV presenter and impress a celebrity, but the catch is that she has to prove how much science she knows.
Kazima and Tee must defend the Dumping Ground against burglars who break in to search for a mysterious package.
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.
Johnny has to face down his fear to protect his family when his violent stepfather gets out of prison.
A new girl called Sasha stops off on her way to a secure home and causes chaos. Can the Dumping Ground handle her bad behaviour?
Sasha can stay at the Dumping Ground as long as she obeys the rules. All is fine until her naughty little brother Dexter arrives.
If Bailey passes his review meeting he gets tickets to Wembley. The problem is that Bailey hasn't been on form lately, and Jody is keen to get the tickets for herself.
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.
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.
Tyler's plan to put on a great magic show leads him to a first love with Chanelle, the mysterious daughter of a magic shop owner.
Carmen drops May-Li's valuable antique necklace down the toilet and is torn over whether she should try to get it back or lie.
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.
Jody upsets Ryan, and when May-Li's grandmother turns up unexpectedly, Ryan sees his chance to take cruel revenge during a martial arts battle.
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.
Bailey's world is rocked when his mum turns up at Ashdene Ridge. Can he forgive her for abandoning her as a toddler?
Bailey has to break some bad news to his mum - but what is she hiding from him? And what has it got to do with the play the young people are staging?
Sparks fly when Tee recruits Jody to help her and Carmen win a street dance competition. But who's more out of their depth - Carmen, or Jody?
Mo's convinced that there are aliens in the neighbourhood - and when he finds a prime suspect, he's determined to prove his sceptical friends wrong.
There is a shock in store for Ryan when his sister Chloe comes to the Dumping Ground. They share a traumatic secret in their past.
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.
Unsure of where she fits in, Sasha is glad when an old friend seems to show an interest in her. But does he really have her best interests at heart?
Election fever strikes the Dumping Ground as Tyler and Floss battle it out over a place on a forum for children in care.
Everyone's missing Mike, so Kazima suggests a trip out to raise the young people's spirits - but can she save the day when they get lost in the countryside?
With the clock ticking, Ryan pursues a high-risk strategy to get Mike reinstated at Ashdene Ridge. But can he pull off his master plan?
Upset by a surprise her mum springs on her, Sasha asks to be put up for fostering - but she's shocked when she learns a couple want to adopt her. Are they the fit she's hoping for?
When Carmen opens a makeshift salon in the Dumping Ground garage, she gets Doris, a sharp-tongued pensioner, as her first customer. Carmen warms to Doris as she learns more about her - but then she learns Doris needs her help in a way she hadn't expected.
Bailey's dreaming big with his pet care business, and when he joins forces with a friendly rival in a Young Entrepreneur competition, he thinks his chances of success will increase. But business and pleasure don't necessarily mix.
Fearing she is being overlooked, Floss comes up with an idea that will put her centre stage. But is she so desperate for the limelight that she will forget who her friends are?
New boy Sammy starts to get on people's nerves, and Tyler steps in to defend him. Grateful Sammy is determined to impress his new friend.
Tyler is delighted at the prospect of a new future with his mum - but, after years apart, they soon find out they have a lot to learn about one another.
The DG residents are excited about the prospect of going camping, so why is Ryan so anxious to sabotage it? Chloe stands by her brother, but soon discovers that she and Ryan have quite different ideas about loyalty.
When Kazima starts behaving strangely, her friends don't understand what's got into her. Then the truth emerges, the Dumping Ground descends into chaos and Kazima's left with a tough decision to make.
Things start disappearing on Carmen and Tee's last day at the Dumping Ground. Some of the residents decide to track down the thief - but they're not the ones who catch them.
Jody finds out that following your heart can lead to danger - will her friends be able to save her? Meanwhile, Ryan confesses his darkest secret.
Dexter is in deep trouble. Can Bailey and Sasha find a way to help him out? Bailey faces a life-changing choice and the Dumping Ground discover first impressions do matter when they meet the neighbours from hell.
Sasha and Bailey ally to save Dexter, and Bailey's given a life-changing choice. Meanwhile, the YP try to build bridges with the Umblebys - but first impressions aren't easy to change.
Ryan becomes convinced that he is in line to leave Ashdene Ridge. To save himself, Ryan tries to turn everyone against Joseph.
Chloe meets Candi-Rose, but is their friendship doomed to fail? Kazima's charity cake bake is dealt a blow by downtrodden neighbour Edward.
Jody reacts badly to the assumption that she and Tyler are seen as a couple by all the others and sets out to find him a girlfriend.
A moment in the limelight beckons for Floss when she wins a part in a commercial. However, acting with her on-screen mother scares her and stage fright sets in. The YP begin to pressure Mike into wanting to use their birthday money now rather than wait. Mike isn't keen to comply so instead sets a Dragons' Den-style challenge to propose ideas to invest, with him and Finn acting as dragons.
Sasha turns P.I. when a parcel disappears but the quest for justice uncovers unpleasant truths.
Kazima's kindness is put to the test when she meets a troubled homeless teenager. After a bump to the head, Floss believes she has magical powers.
A radio internship gives Tyler a big story, but the truth is not always what it seems. Finn encounters a 'hobgoblin'.
Kazima is shocked when Alex returns desperate for help. Kazima's reluctant to help at first sees that George is ill so she agrees to take him in and hides him in the attic.
Kazima, Ryan, and Joseph are tasked with staying behind to exchange an old wardrobe for a new one. When the wardrobe is delivered, they soon get more than they bargained for.
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.
Floss seeks out a new adventure during a tech ban but her curiosity leads her into danger.
Sasha is forced to face her demons when a planned trip to the beach goes horribly wrong.
It's Halloween, and Tyler and the DG gang investigate the ghostly tale of old Lady Thriftpenny.
A couple comes forward to adopt the twins, but Toni doesn't share Billie's enthusiasm about the chance for a fresh start.
Mike and Jody embark on an elaborate plan to retrieve Jody's phone, which has been locked up after she pranked Mike.
Sasha is locked in the bathroom, where her liberation comes in the form of Josh and she faces the biggest risk she's ever taken.
After some money disappears, a kangaroo court is set up to find the truth and Joseph and Jody soon become the prime suspects. Sasha represents the defence against Floss, who wastes no time picking holes in Jody and Joseph's stories.
When Mike and May-Li's working relationship is pushed to breaking point, the YP must go to extreme lengths to fix it.
With news breaking that Ashdene Ridge is being sold for development, the YP must try to find a way to save their home.
Tyler and the YP face a desperate race against time to find the evidence that can save Ashdene Ridge.
Tyler caves under the pressure of dealing with everyone's problems, and escapes to his safe-space - a desert island. However, an island invasion means his peace is short-lived.
Tyler and the YP must face their deepest fears or risk being stuck on the desert island forever.
Jody's anger boils over when she's forced to play happy families with her mum.
The pressure rises on Jody as she's torn between a future with her mother or one at Ashdene Ridge.
Worried about being left out, Candi-Rose attempts to boost her popularity by shoplifting.
Finn's kind nature backfires on him when he's set on a collision course with Alex.
Sasha prepares to say goodbye to Ashdene Ridge, but her toughest farewell is yet to come.
A chance encounter puts Alex face to face with a woman he believes to be his mum.
It's competition time as Ashdene Ridge takes on rival care home Graybridge. Charlie's competitive side shows.
May-Li's career is put on the line when a serious allegation is made against her.
Tyler takes extreme action in an effort to bring calm to the house.
May-Li and Mike are put on a comic collision course when a lurgy hits the house.
Ryan's lies threaten to overwhelm him when he tries to take credit for an act of heroism.
Ryan faces his biggest battle yet when he finds himself in the grip of a blackmailer.
Sasha is pushed to take extreme action when she finds herself stuck reliving the same day.
Joseph's determination to be perfect for a foster family forces him to reflect on his past.
Bird's lack of confidence is put to the test while on a trip to a nature reserve.
Charlie has to face the reality of her Grandad's condition when he comes to visit the DG.
Tyler takes drastic action in an effort to protect his mum from her new boyfriend.
Jody learns a lesson in selfishness when the YP are forced to tidy up an abandoned school.
Jay's plan to seize the day brings him face to face with the memories of his childhood.
Alex is forced to confront his worst fears when work experience at Lily's cafe doesn't go as he planned.
Ashdene Ridge is pushed to the brink after an experiment splits up the boys and girls.
Jody must decide between a future with Brandon or facing up to her true feelings for Tyler.
Charlie is faced with a test when a visit to her grandad takes an unexpected turn.
It's Mike's wedding day but, with the groom missing, everyone must unite to save the day.
Sasha's life is turned upside down by new guests to the DG. Reunited with Freya, an old friend from her criminal past, Sasha is unconvinced that Freya has reformed.
Jody rallies the YP together to investigate the truth behind Sasha's actions that sent her to Secure, but a relentless Freya stands in their way.
Blindsided by the return of his mother, Alex struggles to keep his anger at bay. Aileen wants to reconnect with her son, but Alex may not be so willing to forgive and forget.
Ryan struggles to keep up with Charlie while volunteering at a police horse stables. When challenged to prove himself, he must overcome his fear of failure to succeed.
Tyler is tasked with looking after Ms Bloomfield’s daughter, Piper, but his indecisiveness is exposed again when he’s forced to take huge risks after a prank phone call loses the radio station their celebrity guest.
Candi-Rose’s life at the DG is threatened after she tracks down the whereabouts of her sister Lauren, where the lines between reality and fiction are blurred.
The return of Ross puts Floss instantly on edge. As Floss learns more about Ross’ past, however, she comes to a startling conclusion. Ross might be her brother!
Chloe is furious when she’s overlooked for a trip to the cinema. With advice from Ryan about how to get what she wants, Chloe tests the boundaries of life in the DG.
Attending a college fair, Sasha bumps into Josh but there’s one problem - he’s got a new girlfriend. Sasha resorts to extreme action as her jealously reaches new heights.
Charlie’s world is turned upside down following her mum’s release from prison. Charlie’s determined to build bridges, but reconnecting with her mum may not be so easy.
Jay’s ego reaches dangerous new heights following the offer of an open day and interview at a prestigious school, but it threatens to get the better of him.
Ryan must finally come face to face with the demons from his past following the sudden return of his mum. Panicked, Ryan must go to extreme lengths to protect him and Chloe.
Jody’s continual complaints about the DG leave Mike with no choice. Jody accepts the challenge to be care worker for the day, but the job may not be as easy as she first thought.
Entering a short film competition, the DG is full of lofty ideas but as creative differences emerge, their Hollywood romance teeters on the verge of becoming a disaster movie.
Taz’s hopes for a future with her dad hang in the balance when doubts arise about Jerome's well-being. Resorting to drastic measures, Taz is determined to keep Jerome in her life.
Charlie arrives at a key turning point in her life, but a chance encounter and some unfinished business with Alex threaten to derail her plans.
Tyler's blind determination to raise holiday funds brings him into an explosive conflict with his fellow YP that threatens to ground his plans altogether.
Bec wastes no time in making an impression on her first day at Ashdene Ridge by making a fire in the back garden. With Taz and Sid spooked, Bec's mysterious past comes to light.
Bird's fear of public performance is thrown into focus when he is signed up to perform stand-up comedy. Doubted by Floss and Sasha, Bird can't resist the chance to prove himself.
Finn unknowingly qualifies for a swimming race, but champion swimmer Blake writes off Finn’s chances. Finn must rise to the challenge to prove the doubters wrong.
Chloe's video game obsession is pushing her away from the rest of a house and, when she meets with a stranger online, she is intent on taking a huge risk to find a connection.
Mike is forced to revisit his past when he attends a school reunion in Ireland. However, the longer Mike spends in his hometown, the more buried secrets begin to reveal themselves.
When Mike awakens from a terrible nightmare, he sets out to work hard and take his mind off things. As his day spirals out of control, however, Mike's nightmare becomes a reality.
There is heartbreak, hilarity, stupidity, and frivolity, in true Dumping Ground fashion, as the night of the prom verges on becoming a night of disaster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 threatens to spoil everything.
Love is in the air as Ashdene Ridge celebrates Valentine’s Day, but the most romantic day of the year doesn’t go according to plan for the YP.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Embroiled in a feud over a stolen sports trophy, Jay plots to get his own back. The only problem is, he is going to have to put his trust in others to execute his plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bird is stunned to see ghosts from their childhood dramatically return and is pushed into taking drastic action to protect Jay, whatever the cost.
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.
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.
Lying is a way of life for Jay and it always gets him out of trouble. But, when he is guilty of stealing a laptop, Jay cannot fall back on his lies, he must tell the truth.
Deciding to tackle her anger issues head on, Jody goes to counselling sessions. However, as the questions get tougher, Jody must rise to the challenge and face the darkest of her demons.
Sasha has the perfect spot on the sofa, but she is not the only one with a game plan as alliances are formed and friendships are tested, all in a fight for the coveted TV remote.
Unearthing a box of her Mum’s belongings, Taz is pulled into a mystery surrounding the fate of local woods. To solve it, she will have to come face to face with tough memories.
Shocked to meet Fred’s original owner, Sid’s world is turned upside down as he faces a race against time to retrieve Fred and stake his claim to his best friend.
Consistently ignored by the others, Floss has had enough. When a new arrival offers Floss a deal she can’t refuse, Floss’s selfishness goes into overdrive, with big consequences
Sasha has had the best night of her life at the Electrik Rokk Festival, even if May-Li banned her from going. However, now someone knows she was there, and Sasha needs to stop them.
Jay’s cool persona is put under the microscope after he falls for a girl.
May-Li’s forced to confront her troubled relationship with her family after her glamorous and successful cousin makes a surprise visit to the DG with some big news!
Shocked to see her younger brother Murphy arrive at the DG, Sasha’s patience is pushed to the limit as she questions if she can really tame this tearaway.
Fresh from a visit to her mum, Ruby is keen to make it up to an old friend. However, when her fears grow that they might be in trouble, Ruby must risk it all to help save them.
It’s the day of Sasha’s art exhibit, and Jody has forgotten. Hoping to make it up to her, Jody makes a mistake that threatens to damage their friendship forever.
Shocked to find out that her real mum has finally been found, Floss must process what this means for her and Ross, setting up a meeting that could change her future forever.
Finding a case of cash in the woods, Bird is faced with a dilemma. However, when others discover his secret, new threats emerge that forces him into extreme action to protect himself.
Meeting her idol Drew from the Death Night Thrashers, Sasha resorts to devious tactics to keep the band from splitting up as she also nears a crossroads in her own life.
Pressure mounts on Scott after his brother Nathan comes to work at the DG. As the brothers try to build bridges, Scott makes a silly mistake that threatens to derail his career.
Sid is excited about launching his new drone, but life in the DG comes with responsibilities and, not wanting to be distracted, he will do just about anything to escape.
Rocked after receiving racist abuse online, Bird tries to focus on his comedy. While his anger threatens to blow, others choose to take action against the abusers.
It’s the busiest day of May-Li’s career and everything must run smoothly. But when a young person goes missing, her plans threaten to collapse in tatters.
Shocked to receive devastating news about her older brother Kingsley, Jody tries to regroup with the help of an unlikely ally but finds her own future hanging in the balance.
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.
In a race against time, Jody leads a search for the runaways to bring them back to the DG.
Taz goes to war with her new roommate Sabrina.
Bird embarks on a secret mission to finally meet his real dad.
Clem has a life-changing revelation on the day Bird says goodbye to the DG.
Kyle’s future hangs in the balance after his dad comes calling for a favour.
Candi-Rose goes on a journey of self-discovery to find out why she suddenly hates pink.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 is.
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 payback.
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.
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.
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.
Floss’s future hangs in the balance when she enters a prestigious baking competition.
Sabrina’s determination to make the scariest film ever has unexpected consequences.
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 DG forever.
The Dumping Ground gang are back but are heading to a new care home. Things get off to a rocky start as the Porter’s Lodge tribe try and get the better of them.
Sabrina leaves a spiteful message on Bonnie’s phone, Shanice is not happy with Frankie’s latest plan, and Maisie struggles to make connections in her new home.
Dita is challenged by Maisie, who has found her diary. Oscar and Shanice use a wild cat story to cover their tracks, while Wes tries out being a teenager for the day.
Bonnie turns detective to uncover the secrets of a strange tent Sabrina has found in the woods. Meanwhile, Maisie needs to read her care file and makes a new friend.
Maisie’s scheme to get the room to herself pushes Chelsey closer to Brodie. Erin, Dita and Izzy set a trap to catch a chocolate thief, and Jimi tries to get out of his homework.
Sabrina is shocked when she overhears Ben talking to her mum, Finn arrives on a Dumping Ground mission, and Jimi is angry with Erin but won’t tell her why.
Sabrina is still in turmoil knowing that her mum might be back, and Doreen springs a surprise house inspection. Frankie, Oscar and Shanice tackle the almighty stink in the boys' room.
Maisie accidentally ruins Wes’s special book but can’t come clean. Oscar quits the gang, and Frankie comes up with a plan to get him back. Brodie and Chelsey want to cheer up Maisie.
An upset and lonely Maisie runs away from the Dumping Ground. Wes’s gran sends him some birthday money, and Frankie plots to liberate the cash. Chelsey and Brodie frantically search for Maisie.
Bonnie is excited about the big gig, but Sabrina is a nervous wreck - will her mum turn up to hear her sing? Meanwhile, Frankie wants to avoid the concert at all costs.