The Dumping Ground

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.

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.

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.

Ryan's ego is boosted when Mike selects him to go with Charlie to volunteer with the police. It's a chance to prove himself. It's no police station, though - it's the police horse stables. Ryan is quickly out of his depth as manager Richard Windsor takes a liking to Charlie and her knowledge of horses. Ryan, not wanting to look a fool, distracts Charlie and attempts to take credit for her work, but Richard sees right through Ryan and calls him out on his lazy attitude. This won't be an easy day for Ryan.

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.

Candi-Rose is on a mission. With the help Jay and Bird, she escapes the confines of the DG as Mike lectures the YP about homework. With Bird in support, Candi-Rose plays her cards close to her chest about what the mission is. Arriving at a flat, the mystery plan reveals itself. Candi-Rose has come to see her sister, Lauren! It's her birthday, and Candi-Rose has brought presents for all the birthdays she's missed.

Outraged to find her enemy, Ross, will be staying at the DG for a short while, Floss sets a path for revenge. May-Li's in the mist of a childcare crisis and has to bring baby Henry to Ashdene Ridge for the day. When Mike is accused of not being able to go a day without coffee, an open challenge is set for the YP to relinquish their vices for a day.

Chloe is furious when she's overlooked for a trip to the cinema. With advice from Ryan about how to get what she wants, Chloe tests the boundaries of life in the DG. With team trails upcoming, Jody's boxing training has been going well and her confidence soaring. When the trial is moved forward, however, Jody's in a panic. Sasha is acting suspiciously, hiding away from the other YP. She's in the heart of a new obsession, one she worries makes her super uncool – knitting.

Attending a college fair, Sasha bumps into Josh but there's one problem - he's got a new girlfriend. Sasha resorts to extreme action as her jealously reaches new heights. 

Charlie's world is turned upside down following her mum's release from prison. Charlie's determined to build bridges, but reconnecting with her mum may not be so easy.

Jay's ego reaches dangerous new heights following the offer of an open day and interview at a prestigious school, but it threatens to get the better of him.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Meanwhile, Floss decides that sore winner Jay needs a taste of his own medicine, and Sasha is shocked to discover that Mike is the model at her life-modelling class.

Bec wastes no time in making an impression on her first day at Ashdene Ridge by making a fire in the back garden. Meanwhile, after seeing Bec's fire in the garden, Taz and Sid are worried she is going to destroy the DG. The duo gathers one precious item for each YP and lock them all in the shed, guarding the corridor with water by way of prevention

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.

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.

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. Meanwhile, the likes are flooding in on Sasha's vlog, Sasha's Fierce, but soon there are negative comments too, all from the same user. And Mike is encouraged to take a photo of an éclair from Planet Patisserie to post online, leading him into the wonderful world of social media.

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.

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.

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.