About this season
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.
Episodes (24)
1. Rage
Aired 4 January 2019 • 28 min
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.
2. Five Doors
Aired 4 January 2019 • 28 min
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.
3. The Lone Ranger
Aired 11 January 2019 • 28 min
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.
4. Face Your Fear
Aired 18 January 2019 • 28 min
Ryan's fear of failure threatens to overwhelm him when he volunteers at a sables.
5. Run the Risk
Aired 25 January 2019 • 28 min
Tyler can't decide whether to give Jody a necklace, or what kind of career path he’d like to take. Meanwhile, he 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.
6. Candi-Rose?
Aired 1 February 2019 • 28 min
Candi-Rose's secret past comes to light when she tracks down someone special to her.
7. The Return of the Freaky Twins
Aired 8 February 2019 • 28 min
Floss' world is rocked when she concludes that Ross must be her real brother.
8. Episode 8
Aired 15 February 2019
9. Three's A Crowd
Aired 22 February 2019 • 28 min
Sasha's jealously simmers when she discovers that Josh has a new girlfriend.
10. A Mother's Love
Aired 1 March 2019 • 28 min
Charlie's world is turned upside down following her mum's release from prison.
11. 2 + 2 = 5
Aired 8 March 2019 • 28 min
Jay's ego goes into overdrive when he's offered an interview at a prestigious school.
12. A Million Ways to Say Goodbye
Aired 15 March 2019 • 28 min
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.
13. The Boss
Aired 27 September 2019 • 28 min
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.
14. The Movie Business
Aired 4 October 2019 • 28 min
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.
15. Two Hands, Four Hands
Aired 11 October 2019 • 28 min
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.
16. Letting Go
Aired 18 October 2019 • 28 min
Charlie arrives at a key turning point in her life as she prepares to go on her trip to the Galapagos Islands, but some unfinished business with Alex threatens to derail her plans. Meanwhile, Floss has to deal with the intrusive Dr Fielding, who wants her to open up about her feelings when she just wants to eat chocolate.
17. Tyler Means Business
Aired 25 October 2019 • 28 min
Tyler is invited on a holiday to Spain with Sally and Kamal. However, he a big problem - he can't afford it, so he has a yard sale to earn the cash.
18. Go Fish
Aired 1 November 2019 • 28 min
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.
19. King of Comedy
Aired 8 November 2019 • 28 min
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.
20. Champions
Aired 15 November 2019 • 28 min
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.
21. Another Planet
Aired 22 November 2019 • 28 min
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.
22. Reunion
Aired 29 November 2019 • 28 min
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.
23. Mighty Mike Milligan
Aired 6 December 2019 • 28 min
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.
24. The Last Dance
Aired 13 December 2019 • 28 min
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.