The Dumping Ground: Series Pilot

The Dumping Ground: Series Pilot premiered on 25th October 2012, and ended on 9th December 2012. This series consists of 18 episodes.
== Openings ==
== Characters ==
* Amelia Beaker
* Alison Beaker 
* Mike Milligan
* Rose Blison
* Gina Conway
* Hattie Blison
* Grace Blison
* Ben Baker 
* Carmen Howle
* Tee Taylor
* Johnny Taylor
* Harry Jones
* Frank Matthews
* Lily Kettle
* Gus Carmichael
* Seth Foreman
* Elektra Perkins
* Tyler Lewis
* Jody Jackson
* Tracy Beaker (mentioned, picture cameo)
* Poppy Kettle (mentioned, picture cameo)
* Rosie Kettle (mentioned, picture cameo)
* Sapphire Fox (mentioned, picture cameo)
* Toby Coleman (mentioned, picture cameo)
* Liam O'Donovan (picture cameo)
==== Characters Introduced ====
* May Li
* Floss Guppy
* Kazima Tako
== Cast ==
=== Main ===
* Amy-Leigh Hickman as Carmen Howle
* Chris Slater as Frank Matthews
* Connor Byrne as Mike Milligan
* Daniel Pearson as Rick Barber
* Jessica Revell as Elektra Perkins
* Jessie Williams as Lily Kettle
* Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor
* Kay Purcell as Gina Conway
* Kia Pegg as Jody Jackson
* Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis
* Mia McKenna-Bruce as Tee Taylor
* Miles Butler-Hughton as Tyler Lewis
* Noah Marullo as Gus Carmichael
* Philip Graham Scott as Harry Jones
* Reece Buttery as Mo Michaels
* Sarah Rayson as Floss Guppy
=== Recurring ===
* Adeleina Williams as Jade
* Ben Cartwright as Steve Kettle
* David Avery as Kingsley Jackson
* Holly Quin-Ankrah as Shannay
* James Bartlett as Luke Jackson
* Neil Armstrong as Rob
* Victoria Alcock as Denise Jackson
=== Other ===
* Carmen Munroe as Hattie Conway
* Chris Simmons as Gerry Barber
* Craig Conway as Bomb Squad Officer
* Elizabeth Hall as Ronnie
* Ian Stewart Robinson as Police Officer
* Isaac Ssenbandeke as Razz Davis
* Jacqueline Phillips as Lydia Dillon
* Katharine Monaghan as Social Worker
* Lee Lomas as Cass
* Louise Jameson as Angel
* Philip Harrison as George
* Rachel Teate as Rachel
* Robert Haythorne as Solly
* Ryan Enver as Builder
* Sammy T. Dobson as Sarah
* Sara Stephens as Dawn
* Selina Giles as Mrs. Vasquez-Jones
* Sophie Skelton as Esme Vasquez-Jones
* Tony Neilson as Manager
==Episodes==
No. in Series 	No. Overall 	Image 	Title 	Airdate
1 	1 	 	"Home Alone" 	4th January 2013
Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the young people take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point. 	Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the young people take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point. 	Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the young people take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point. 	Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the young people take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point. 	Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the young people take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point.
2 	2 	 	"Liberty in the DG" 	4th January 2013
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. 	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. 	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. 	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. 	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.
3 	3 	 	"Baby" 	11th January 2013
When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground. 	When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground. 	When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground. 	When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground. 	When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground.
4 	4 	 	"S.O.S." 	18th January 2013
Jody seems happy to be back with her family, but Carmen soon discovers she lives in fear of her brother and plots a rescue mission. 	Jody seems happy to be back with her family, but Carmen soon discovers she lives in fear of her brother and plots a rescue mission. 	Jody seems happy to be back with her family, but Carmen soon discovers she lives in fear of her brother and plots a rescue mission. 	Jody seems happy to be back with her family, but Carmen soon discovers she lives in fear of her brother and plots a rescue mission. 	Jody seems happy to be back with her family, but Carmen soon discovers she lives in fear of her brother and plots a rescue mission.
5 	5 	 	"What Would Gus Want?" 	25th January 2013
When a couple want to foster Gus, the Dumping Ground is divided. Gus is in turmoil about leaving. 	When a couple want to foster Gus, the Dumping Ground is divided. Gus is in turmoil about leaving. 	When a couple want to foster Gus, the Dumping Ground is divided. Gus is in turmoil about leaving. 	When a couple want to foster Gus, the Dumping Ground is divided. Gus is in turmoil about leaving. 	When a couple want to foster Gus, the Dumping Ground is divided. Gus is in turmoil about leaving.
6 	6 	 	"The Real Faith Davis" 	1st February 2013
Wicked whispers fly when the police come to see Faith, who will not say why. And new girl Floss wonders where on earth she has been dumped. 	Wicked whispers fly when the police come to see Faith, who will not say why. And new girl Floss wonders where on earth she has been dumped. 	Wicked whispers fly when the police come to see Faith, who will not say why. And new girl Floss wonders where on earth she has been dumped. 	Wicked whispers fly when the police come to see Faith, who will not say why. And new girl Floss wonders where on earth she has been dumped. 	Wicked whispers fly when the police come to see Faith, who will not say why. And new girl Floss wonders where on earth she has been dumped.
7 	7 	 	"The Truth Is Out There" 	8th February 2013
After bad exam results, Frank denounces school and gets a job in a cafe, where he falls for the waitress. She introduces him to a psychic. 	After bad exam results, Frank denounces school and gets a job in a cafe, where he falls for the waitress. She introduces him to a psychic. 	After bad exam results, Frank denounces school and gets a job in a cafe, where he falls for the waitress. She introduces him to a psychic. 	After bad exam results, Frank denounces school and gets a job in a cafe, where he falls for the waitress. She introduces him to a psychic. 	After bad exam results, Frank denounces school and gets a job in a cafe, where he falls for the waitress. She introduces him to a psychic.
8 	8 	 	"Dreamland" 	15th February 2013
Rick's dad turns up full of promises about a happy family future. But is he still a con man at heart? 	Rick's dad turns up full of promises about a happy family future. But is he still a con man at heart? 	Rick's dad turns up full of promises about a happy family future. But is he still a con man at heart? 	Rick's dad turns up full of promises about a happy family future. But is he still a con man at heart? 	Rick's dad turns up full of promises about a happy family future. But is he still a con man at heart?
9 	9 	 	"A Day in the Past" 	22nd February 2013
Class war ensues in a country estate when the young people become Edwardian masters and servants for a day. 	Class war ensues in a country estate when the young people become Edwardian masters and servants for a day. 	Class war ensues in a country estate when the young people become Edwardian masters and servants for a day. 	Class war ensues in a country estate when the young people become Edwardian masters and servants for a day. 	Class war ensues in a country estate when the young people become Edwardian masters and servants for a day.
10 	10 	 	"Oh, Mo!" 	1st March 2013
Tee takes strange, eccentric new boy Mo under her wing - with unexpectedly dangerous consequences. 	Tee takes strange, eccentric new boy Mo under her wing - with unexpectedly dangerous consequences. 	Tee takes strange, eccentric new boy Mo under her wing - with unexpectedly dangerous consequences. 	Tee takes strange, eccentric new boy Mo under her wing - with unexpectedly dangerous consequences. 	Tee takes strange, eccentric new boy Mo under her wing - with unexpectedly dangerous consequences.
11 	11 	 	"Seriously Funny" 	8th March 2013
When a big practical joke backfires, Tyler decides it is time he grew up. Meanwhile, Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily's flat.	When a big practical joke backfires, Tyler decides it is time he grew up. Meanwhile, Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily's flat.	When a big practical joke backfires, Tyler decides it is time he grew up. Meanwhile, Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily's flat.	When a big practical joke backfires, Tyler decides it is time he grew up. Meanwhile, Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily's flat.	When a big practical joke backfires, Tyler decides it is time he grew up. Meanwhile, Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily's flat.
12 	12 	 	"Esme" 	15th March 2013
Carmen alienates the young people when she finds a new best friend in exotic rich girl Esme. 	Carmen alienates the young people when she finds a new best friend in exotic rich girl Esme. 	Carmen alienates the young people when she finds a new best friend in exotic rich girl Esme. 	Carmen alienates the young people when she finds a new best friend in exotic rich girl Esme. 	Carmen alienates the young people when she finds a new best friend in exotic rich girl Esme.
13 	13 	 	"Scary Beasts" 	15th March 2013
A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith and brings danger to the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a 'magic' egg which unexpectedly hatches. 	A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith and brings danger to the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a 'magic' egg which unexpectedly hatches. 	A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith and brings danger to the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a 'magic' egg which unexpectedly hatches. 	A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith and brings danger to the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a 'magic' egg which unexpectedly hatches. 	A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith and brings danger to the Dumping Ground. Mo buys a 'magic' egg which unexpectedly hatches.