Season pulse
Episodes
14 episodes
Booting Up, Part 1: Kick Off
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.
Booting Up, Part 2: Quitters
Faith's homecoming doesn't quite go to plan, and when Bailey's father finally turns up, will there be a happy reunion?
The Dumping Ground Experience
A buzz is created when the Dumping Ground residents are asked to star in a film.
The Barbecue
Lily has some news that she must break to Carmen - but she knows it will test their friendship to the core.
Finding Frank
When Frank finds himself in need of help, will the Dumping Ground residents come to the rescue?
Holding On
Expectations are high when Tyler's mum comes for a visit.
Endurance
A very long night ensues when two opposing Dumping Ground teams take up a bizarre telly challenge.
I Have a Dream
Faith and Rick are at loggerheads, while Mo and Bailey become unlikely allies.
Sticks and Stones
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.
G.I. Johnny
When Johnny tackles a mugger, he discovers hidden talents that point to a possible new future for him.
Be My Girl
Floss meets some prospective parents and Rick and Carmen's friendship might reach breaking point...
Hope
Johnny and Tee have very different reactions when their mum arrives at the Dumping Ground.
Face the Music
Frank's new job is jeopardised when he is reunited with an old friend.