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The Dumping Ground: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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The Dumping Ground is a UK drama and children series from BBC iPlayer, running since 2013, with 14 seasons and 240 episodes.
No new season of The Dumping Ground has been confirmed yet; the latest episode aired on Friday, March 20, 2026.
The Dumping Ground seasons (14 seasons, 240 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 4, 2013 | March 15, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 10, 2014 | March 28, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 20 | January 16, 2015 | December 8, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 20 | January 29, 2016 | December 2, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 24 | January 20, 2017 | December 29, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 24 | January 12, 2018 | December 7, 2018 |
| Season 7 | 24 | January 4, 2019 | December 6, 2019 |
| Season 8 | 24 | January 10, 2020 | February 12, 2021 |
| Season 9 | 20 | June 11, 2021 | March 25, 2022 |
| Season 10 | 20 | September 30, 2022 | June 23, 2023 |
| Season 11 | 10 | January 26, 2024 | March 22, 2024 |
| Season 12 | 8 | October 18, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| Season 13 | 10 | January 17, 2025 | March 14, 2025 |
| Season 14 | 10 | January 23, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC iPlayer.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Dumping Ground are there?
The Dumping Ground has 14 seasons and 240 episodes, first airing on Friday, January 4, 2013.
Is The Dumping Ground still on?
No new season of The Dumping Ground has been confirmed yet; the latest episode aired on Friday, March 20, 2026.
What channel is The Dumping Ground on in the UK?
The Dumping Ground airs on BBC iPlayer, a streaming service.
Who stars in The Dumping Ground?
The main cast includes Sarah Rayson, Stacy Liu, Kia Pegg, Miles Butler-Hughton.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.