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The Best Episodes of The Dumping Ground Season 2

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 1 - Booting Up, Part 1: Kick Off
    6.4/10(32 votes)

    #1 - Booting Up, Part 1: Kick Off

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Elly Brewer

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  2. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 2 - Booting Up, Part 2: Quitters
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Booting Up, Part 2: Quitters

    S2:E2

    Faith's homecoming doesn't quite go to plan, and when Bailey's father finally turns up, will there be a happy reunion?

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Dawn Harrison

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  3. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 3 - The Dumping Ground Experience
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #3 - The Dumping Ground Experience

    S2:E3

    A buzz is created when the Dumping Ground residents are asked to star in a film.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Sarah-Louise Hawkins

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  4. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 4 - The Barbecue
    8.9/10(26 votes)

    #4 - The Barbecue

    S2:E4

    Lily has some news that she must break to Carmen - but she knows it will test their friendship to the core.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Debbie Oates

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  5. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 5 - Finding Frank
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Finding Frank

    S2:E5

    When Frank finds himself in need of help, will the Dumping Ground residents come to the rescue?

    Director:Nigel Douglas
    Writers:Emma Reeves, Elly Brewer

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  6. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 6 - Holding On
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Holding On

    S2:E6

    Expectations are high when Tyler's mum comes for a visit.

    Director:Nigel Douglas
    Writers:Elly Brewer, Matt Evans

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  7. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 7 - Endurance
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Endurance

    S2:E7

    A very long night ensues when two opposing Dumping Ground teams take up a bizarre telly challenge.

    Director:Nigel Douglas
    Writers:Elly Brewer, Sarah-Louise Hawkins

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  8. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 8 - I Have a Dream
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #8 - I Have a Dream

    S2:E8

    Faith and Rick are at loggerheads, while Mo and Bailey become unlikely allies.

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writers:Elly Brewer, Julie Dixon

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  9. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 9 - Sticks and Stones
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Sticks and Stones

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writers:Elly Brewer, Mark Burt

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  10. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 10 - G.I. Johnny
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #10 - G.I. Johnny

    S2:E10

    When Johnny tackles a mugger, he discovers hidden talents that point to a possible new future for him.

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writer:Elly Brewer

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  11. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 11 - Be My Girl
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Be My Girl

    S2:E11

    Floss meets some prospective parents and Rick and Carmen's friendship might reach breaking point...

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writers:Elly Brewer, Dawn Harrison

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  12. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 12 - Hope
    9.1/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Hope

    S2:E12

    Johnny and Tee have very different reactions when their mum arrives at the Dumping Ground.

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writer:Emma Reeves

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  13. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 13 - Face the Music
    5.9/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Face the Music

    S2:E13

    Frank's new job is jeopardised when he is reunited with an old friend.

    Director:Diana Patrick
    Writer:Elly Brewer

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  14. The Dumping Ground Season 2 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Episode 14

    S2:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Booting Up, Part 1: Kick Off" is the best rated episode of "The Dumping Ground" season 2. It scored 6.4/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Sallie Aprahamian and written by Elly Brewer, it aired on 1/10/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Booting Up, Part 2: Quitters".