The Dumping Ground Season 1

The Dumping Ground Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it uses the format for more than just a visual hook. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 12 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it in order — the character development is cumulative. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

The Dumping Ground Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious, The Dumping Ground Season 1 operates well above the genre average. Season 1 of The Dumping Ground includes 13 episodes. It aired from January 2013 to March 2013. This season stars Daniel Pearson, Kia Pegg and Sarah Rayson. Daniel Pearson and Kia Pegg lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2013. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but The Dumping Ground Season 1 works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Daniel Pearson's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.

🎬 The Dumping Ground Season 1 — Episode Guide

Home Alone

2013-01-04

Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the Young People take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point.

Liberty in the DG

2013-01-04

Still home alone, the young people go hungry, having spent all the money. For her own secret purpose, Elektra takes advantage of the ensuing fallout.

Baby

2013-01-11

When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground.

SOS

2013-01-18

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 Carme...

What Would Gus Want?

2013-01-25

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.

The Real Faith Davis

2013-02-01

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...

The Truth Is Out There

2013-02-08

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...

Dreamland

2013-02-15

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 ...

A Day In The Past

2013-02-22

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...

E10

Oh, Mo!

2013-03-01

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 suffo...

E11

Seriously Funny

2013-03-08

A classic Tyler practical joke backfires, causing irreparable damage and Tyler is forced to re-evaluate himself; maybe it’s time he grew up. Without his comedy to fall back on, he finds himself in a dark and scary place. It’s up to his friends to try their best to convince him to be himself but will...

E12

Esme

2013-03-15

A beautiful stranger named Esme visits Elm Tree House and soon Carmen's head is turned by tales of a glamorous live in Rio. However, the rest of The Dumping Ground is more divided, with many kids thinking she's a snob. However, Mike soon falls ill and now Carmen has a choice: stay at Elm Tree, or ru...

E13

Scary Beasts

2013-03-15

A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith, and brings danger right inside the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a magic egg which hatches… into a snake! Elektra thinks it’s cool and decides to keep it as a pet.

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