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The Dumping Ground

Season 8 · 24 episodes · Jan 10, 2020

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    Episode 1

    Natural Selection

    Jan 10, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 2

    Follow My Leader

    Jan 17, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 3

    Auld Lang Syne

    Jan 24, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 4

    Somebody

    Jan 31, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 5

    Sugar and Spice

    Feb 7, 2020

    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 to threatens to spoil everything.

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    Episode 6

    Love Hearts and Roses

    Feb 14, 2020

    Love is in the air as Ashdene Ridge celebrates Valentine’s Day, but the most romantic day of the year doesn’t go exactly according to plan for the YP.

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    Episode 7

    A Matter of Life and Debt

    Feb 21, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 8

    Risk

    Feb 28, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 9

    The Replacement

    Mar 6, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 10

    Do the Right Thing

    Mar 13, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 11

    Trouble in Paradise

    Mar 20, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 12

    Go Your Own Way

    Mar 27, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 13

    What's Mine is Mine

    Sep 25, 2020

    Jay is outraged to discover that his arch-rival Elliot has stolen a small trophy from his bedroom. He’s crossed the line! Their rivalry started when Jay beat Elliot at a ‘kids in care’ activity day. Bitter at his loss, Elliot stole the trophy from Jay, and the two have continued to steal it back and forth ever since.

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    Episode 14

    Shattered

    Oct 2, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 15

    Keeping Face

    Oct 9, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 16

    Everybody Needs a Friend

    Oct 16, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 17

    Truth or Scare

    Oct 23, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 18

    Sasha Claus

    Dec 11, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 19

    Great Expectations

    Jan 8, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 20

    Snakes and Ladders

    Jan 15, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 21

    Nobody's Perfect

    Jan 22, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 22

    Broken Record

    Jan 29, 2021

    Bird is stunned to see ghosts from their childhood dramatically return and is pushed into taking drastic action to protect Jay, whatever the cost.

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    Episode 23

    Far From the Tree

    Feb 5, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 24

    Dream Life

    Feb 5, 2021

    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.