The Dumping Ground - Season 6 (2018)

Saddened to hear that his friend doesn't want a birthday party, Finn sets out to change Alex's mind with the help of Charlie, and his imaginary dad, Billy.

Today's the day that Sasha leaves Ashdene Ridge and returns home. Full of enthusiasm, Sasha records her last day for her vlog interviewing the others. With a chipped bone in her toe, Floss decides to milk the injury for all that it's worth.

A chance encounter puts Alex face to face with a woman he believes to be his mum. Full of emotion, Alex has a million questions. With the help of Charlie, Alex goes digging but is in for another shock when he meets his mum's daughter Alice.

It's competition time as Ashdene Ridge takes on rival care home Graybridge. Charlie's competitive side shows after Emi and Amelie from Graybridge draw her in. Meanwhile, Mike's shocked to see ex-girlfriend Fiona back in his life.

Feeling threatened by May-Li and the other YP, Jay resorts to drastic measures to protect his brother. Jay accuses May-Li of hitting him. With May-Li's career put on the line, the YP are determined to get the truth out of Jay before it's too late.

With the YP constantly arguing, Mike cancels a trip to the theme park. Tyler offers up the perfect solution for no more arguments for the rest of the day. But trying a therapy session to ease the tension in the house, it only makes things worse.

With an illness spreading, May-Li is the next to fall victim. With Mike pathetically sneezing and groaning, May-Li's determined to show Mike that she doesn't need him to run Ashdene Ridge. As the workload increases, so do her symptoms. It all becomes too much and May-Li soon realises that she needs Mike's help. The discovery of a recipe hidden in Joseph's book sends him and Chloe on a mission to make the best chicken soup, and Floss does everything in her power to avoid the lurgy.

Ryan's lies threaten to overwhelm him when he tries to take credit for a responsible act of heroism, and things escalate when he's asked to appear on the TV. And Tyler grows jealous when he sees Jody with another boy she met at the gym.

Someone knows that Ryan stole the watch, and he's determined to find out who's trying to blackmail him. Forced to ride a trike and dress up as a clown in front of the Mayoress, Ryan is embarrassed in front of everyone. With the burglary fresh in her mind, Taz is on edge as Floss looks for a way to help her friend. A lump of coal in the fruit bowl reveals a new truth about May-Li - she's pregnant.

Sasha's pushed to take extreme action when she finds herself stuck reliving the same day.

Joseph's determination to be perfect for a foster family forces him to reflect on his own past issues.

Bird's lack of confidence is put to the test while on a trip to a nature reserve.

Charlie has to face the reality of her Grandad's condition when he comes to visit the DG.

Tyler takes drastic action in an effort to protect his mum from her new boyfriend.

Jody learns a lesson in selfishness when they're forced to tidy up an abandoned school.

Jay's ambitious plan to seize the day brings him face to face with the memories of his childhood.

Alex's work experience at Lily's cafe doesn't go as he planned.

Ashdene Ridge is pushed to the brink after an experiment splits up the boys and girls.

Jody must decide between a future with Brandon or facing up to her feelings for Tyler.

Charlie is faced with a test when a visit to her grandad takes an unexpected turn.

It's Mike's wedding day but, with the groom missing, everyone must unite to save the day.