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The Dumping Ground S1E5 — What Would Gus Want?

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The Dumping Ground•Season 1•Episode 5

What Would Gus Want?

9.2/10 · 40 votesJan 25, 201328 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.9 vs season avg

The Dumping Ground is divided when a same-sex couple show an interest in fostering Gus. As Johnny and Elektra come to blows about whether gay couples should be allowed to adopt, Gus is in turmoil about leaving the Dumping Ground and father figure Mike behind.

Directed byStewart Svaasand

Written byElly Brewer

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Daniel Pearson

Rick Barber

Kia Pegg

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Jody Jackson

Sarah Rayson

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Stacy Liu

May-Li Wang

Connor Byrne

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Mike Milligan

Miles Butler-Hughton

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Lewis G Hamilton

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Philip Graham Scott

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Joe Maw

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Chris Slater

Frank Matthews

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Elly Brewer

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Stewart Svaasand

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Episode Summary

"What Would Gus Want?" is episode 5 of The Dumping Ground season 1. It scored 9.2/10 from 40 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Stewart Svaasand and written by Elly Brewer, it aired on January 25, 2013.

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