Diana Patrick
Director
The Dumping Ground (2013)
Season 5
Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.
Released Jan. 4, 2013
Episode 27 min
None+
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Network: CBBC
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Miscreants, Robots and Bullies
Dexter's desire to be with Bailey puts him at odds with Sasha and a former Football Academy rival, Roddy.
Jan. 28, 2017, midnight
S5E2 - Back in the Game
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.
Jan. 20, 2017, midnight
S5E3 - One Giant Leap
Sasha and Bailey ally to save Dexter. Bailey is given a life-changing choice.
Jan. 27, 2017, midnight
S5E4 - The Fairytale Princess
Chloe meets the girly Candi-Rose, but is their friendship doomed to fail? Kazima's charity cake bake is dealt a blow by downtrodden neighbour Edward.
Feb. 3, 2017, midnight
S5E5 - Sittin' in a Tree
Jody realises that playing Cupid has consequences she may not like.
Feb. 10, 2017, midnight
S5E6 - Faking it
Opportunity knocks for Floss but facing the cameras means facing her fears.
Feb. 17, 2017, midnight
S5E7 - Sasha Bellman P.I.
Sasha turns P.I. when a parcel disappears but the quest for justice uncovers unpleasant truths.
Feb. 24, 2017, midnight
S5E8 - Belief
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.
March 3, 2017, midnight
S5E9 - Vox Populi
A radio internship gives Tyler a big story, but the truth is not always what it seems.
March 10, 2017, midnight
S5E10 - Free
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.
March 17, 2017, midnight
S5E11 - The Wardrobe
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.
March 24, 2017, midnight
S5E12 - Farvel
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.
March 31, 2017, midnight
S5E13 - Choose Your Own Adventure
Floss seeks out a new adventure during a tech ban but her curiosity leads her into danger.
Oct. 13, 2017, midnight
S5E14 - Making Waves
Sasha is forced to face her demons when a planned trip to the beach goes horribly wrong.
Oct. 20, 2017, midnight
S5E15 - The Phantom of Ashdene Ridge
It's Halloween, and Tyler and the DG gang investigate the ghostly tale of old Lady Thriftpenny.
Oct. 27, 2017, midnight
S5E16 - The Switch
A couple comes forward to adopt the twins, but Toni doesn't share Billie's enthusiasm about the chance for a fresh start.
Nov. 3, 2017, midnight
S5E17 - Mission Totally Possible
Mike and Jody embark on an elaborate plan to retrieve Jody's phone, which has been locked up after she pranked Mike.
Nov. 10, 2017, midnight
S5E18 - Sick
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.
Nov. 17, 2017, midnight
S5E19 - Rough Justice
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.
Nov. 24, 2017, midnight
S5E20 - Where You Belong
When Mike and May-Li's working relationship is pushed to breaking point, the YP must go to extreme lengths to fix it.
Dec. 1, 2017, midnight
S5E21 - #SaveTheDG
With news breaking that Ashdene Ridge is being sold for development, the YP must try to find a way to save their home.
Dec. 8, 2017, midnight
S5E22 - What Lies Beneath
Tyler and the YP face a desperate race against time to find the evidence that can save Ashdene Ridge.
Dec. 15, 2017, midnight
S5E23 - Dumping Ground Island (1)
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.
Dec. 22, 2017, midnight
S5E24 - Dumping Ground Island (2)
Tyler and the YP must face their deepest fears or risk being stuck on the desert island forever.
Dec. 29, 2017, midnight
Network: CBBC
Episode Runtime: 27 min.
Season Runtime: 6358 min.
Released: Jan. 4, 2013
Last Air Date: March 14, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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