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Season 1
1 :01x01 - 24 Hours (Sep/19/1994)
In the pilot episode of 'ER' overworked residents are the heroes of County General Hospital as they make life-and-death decisions on a daily basis. They include Dr. Mark Greene, a married chief resident who's being wooed by a lucrative practice; Dr. Douglas Ross, a charming, womanizing pediatrician who suspects a mother of abusing her young son; the down-to-earth Dr. Susan Lewis who must console a fragile cancer patient; Dr. Peter Benton, an intense surgeon who is forced into performing a delicate surgery he's not prepared for; and John Carter, an inexperienced medical student who bumbles his way through the cauldron of the emergency room. Julianna Margulies stars as Nurse Carol Hathaway, whose personal crisis takes the ER staff by surprise.
Guest Stars: Cynthena Sanders as Scrub Nurse #2, Matthew Robert Gottlieb (1) as Ashley, Suzanne Carney as Scrub Nurse #1, Lou Charloff as Mr. Harvey, Sally Hughes (2) as Mrs. Harvey, Julianna Margulies as Carol Hathaway, Troy Evans as Officer Martin, Tracey Ellis as Annette, Petra Porras as Perez, Ryan Cutrona as Mr. Wilson, Angelo DiMascio, Jr. as , Joe D'Angerio as Rezek, Scott Lincoln as Fitzkee, Jay Leggett (1) as Jake Canelli, Michael Fairman as Dr. Mort Harris, Elizabeth Ruscio as Sarah Logan, Paul Benjamin as Mr. Ervin, Holly Gagnier as Tracy Young, Lance Gentile as Jimmy, Isabel Lorca as Cheryl, Ingo Neuhaus as Cop, Suzanne Ventulett as Suzanne, Shiri Appleby as Ms. Murphy, Susanne Nitter as Roomate, Sharon Schlarth as Karen Edmunds, Liz Vassey as Liz, Maria Celedonio as Luisa, Christine Healy (2) as Administrator, Jeff Doucette as Larkowski, Julianna McCarthy (1) as Mrs. Raskin, Michael Cavanaugh as Suzanne's Dad, Anne Gee Byrd as Harper, Walter F. Kelly as Specialist, Lawrence Mandley as Jackson, Christopher Wynne as Resident, Glenn Plummer as Timmy, Vanessa Marquez as Wendy, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Deezer D. as Malik, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steve Flint, Perry Anzilotti as Ed, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Ellen Crawford as Lydia, Conni Marie Brazelton as Conni, Jarrett Lennon as Billy Logan, Joanna Lipari as Mom, Phyllis Ehrlich as Confused Woman, Eddie Torres (1) as 12-Year-Old Boy, Shelly Desai as Cabbie, Nina Henderson as Pregnant Lady, Katherine Gauthier as Waitress, Gay Storm as Mrs. McCormick, Alex Hernandez as Trooper #1, Herbert Jefferson, Jr. as Trooper #2, Miguel Ferrer as Mr. Parker-uncredited, Courtenay McWhinney as Grey Haired Woman, Eliska Sursova as Ana, Thomas Dekker as 4-Year-Old Boy, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern
Director: Rod Holcomb
Writer: Michael Crichton
 
2 :01x02 - Day One (Sep/22/1994)
Carter's first full day finds him saving a patient from cardiac arrest. Later, he treats a co-worker's rash and winds up going home with her. Meanwhile, the ER is inundated with both a tour group and a wedding party suffering from food poisoning from the same German restaurant. When Dr. Greene helps his wife, Jenn, celebrate passing the bar, they get caught having sex in the ER bathroom. Dr. Ross visits a recovering Carol.
Guest Stars: Kristopher Logan as Lobster Man, Herta Ware as Mrs. Franks, Liz Vassey as Liz, Bob McCracken as Mr. Ring, John Randolph as Mr. Franks, Douglas Rowe as Dr. Arndt, John LaMotta as Ivan Gregor, Franklin Cover as Mr. Thunhurst, Ed Cambridge as Victor, Jeff Phillips as Wayne, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Betty Carvalho as Vilma Zevallo, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Andrew J. Ferchland as Ozzie Sheff, Tyra Ferrell as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, David Gautreaux as Scruffy, Donna Hardy as Harriet, Patricia Healy as Priscilla, Elaine Kagan as Mrs. Shearer, Ken Lerner as Harry Stopak, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Coleen Maloney (1) as Mrs. Tierney, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Santos Morales as Mr. Zevallo, Annabella Price as Mrs. Sheff, Ving Rhames as Walt Robbins, José Ramón Rosario as Driver (as Jose Rosario), Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Warren Sweeney as Mr. Tierney, Jay Tando as EMT, Ron Taylor (1) as Bob, John Terry as Dr. David 'Div' Cvetic, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Autumn Winters as Blair, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Glenn Plummer as Timmy, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steve Flint, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Vanessa Marquez as Wendy, Lee Sellars as EMT, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Tobin Bell as Hospital Administrator, Eric Fleeks as Cop, Rochelle Leigh as Bride, Ebick Pizzadili as Miss Ring, James Rothenberg as Nevin Downey, Giorgi Tarlian as Helen Hathaway, Matthew Wagner as Groom, Kate Walsh as Sharon Downey, Nick DeMauro as Mr. Zambano
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
3 :01x03 - Going Home (Sep/29/1994)
Hathaway returns to work and the staff greets her with a surprise welcome back party. Greene treats a domestic violence victim, while Lewis goes on the defensive after a cardiac case goes awry. Benton is shadowed by a patient singing show tunes.
Guest Stars: Anne Haney as Ms. Packer, Liz Vassey as Liz, Ping Wu as Mr. Cheung, John Wheeler as Mr. Resnick, Karen Huie as Mrs. Cheung, John LaMotta as Ivan Gregor, Ray Boyle as Mr. Flannigan, Byron Stewart (2) as Mr. Layton, Oscar Jordan as Cullen, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Remy Auberjonois as Elliot, Rachael Bella as Sarah Gasner, Helen Brown as Mrs. Fadem, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Dawn-Lyen Gardner (1) as Sandy Rochon (as Dawn Gardner), Cathy Lind Hayes (3) as Elaine Gasner, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint, Mark Leahy as Orderly, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Tom Milan as Randy Niemeyer, Alan Rosenberg (2) as Samuel Gasner, Kimberly Scott (2) as Sandy's Mother, Juney Smith as Lindner, John Terry as Dr. David 'Div' Cvetic, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Glenn Plummer as Timmy, Tyra Ferrell as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John Taglieri, Conni Marie Brazelton as Conni, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Lee Sellars as EMT, Petra Porras as Perez, Joseph Ung as Frank Cheung, Valeri Ross as McGillis, Rosemary Clooney as Mary Cavanaugh/"Madame X", | Uncredited: Brenda Strong as Sally Niemeyer
Director: Mark Tinker
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
4 :01x04 - Hit and Run (Oct/06/1994)
Benton disappoints his brother-in-law Walt when he is "too busy" to visit their mother. Doug attempts to reconcile with Carol, and also protects a pregnant teen's confidentiality. An older man complaining of chest pains arrives, while another patient's cell phone trips her defibrillator.
Guest Stars: Patricia Healy as Priscilla, David Gautreaux as Scruffy, Betty Carvalho as Mrs. Zevallo, Donna Hardy as Harriet, Coleen Maloney (1) as Mrs. Tierney, Ron Taylor (1) as Bob, Elaine Kagan as Mrs. Shearer, Warren Sweeney as Mr. Tierney, Santos Morales as Mr. Zevallo, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Richard Brooks as Mr. Freeman, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Tyra Ferrell as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, James Gallery as Seedy Man, Helen Geller as Jean, Karla Green as Kanesha Freeman, Barry Shabaka Henley as Detective, John LaMotta as Ivan Gregor, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Lizzie Maxwell as Seedy Woman, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Paul Perri as McGillis, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Jonathan Slavin as Ron, Ebony Monique Solomon as Shandra Freeman, John Terry as Dr. David 'Div' Cvetic, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Ving Rhames as Walt, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Ken Lerner as Harry Stopak, Annabella Price as Mrs. Schap, Andrew J. Ferchland as Ozzie Schap, Marta Arriola as Woman, José Ramón Rosario as Driver, Autumn Winters as Blair
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Paul Manning
 
5 :01x05 - Into That Good Night (Oct/13/1994)
A business contractor with a bad heart gathers his family around him in the ER as he prepares for the end. Dr. Ross helps an asthmatic teenage girl when her mother doesn't have the funds. Carter worries that he may have contracted an STD from Liz. Dr. Lewis treats a teenager with alcohol poisoning. Jenn Greene prepares to move to Milwaukee.
Guest Stars: Rachael Bella as Sarah Gasner, Liz Vassey as Liz, Dawn Gardner (1) as Sandy Rochon, John LaMotta as Ivan Gregor, Helen Brown as Mrs. Fadem, Kimberly Scott (2) as Sandy's Mother, Remy Auberjonois as Elliot, Cathy Lind Hayes (3) as Elaine Gasner, Bill Balas as Tom, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Christian Coleman as Mookie 'Slice' James, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Pierre Epstein as Dr. Bradley, Tyra Ferrell as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, Kathryn Graf as Mrs. Adler, Oscar Jordan as Cullen, Gary Kohn (1) as Billy (as Gary Douglas Kohn), Josh Lindsay (1) as Adler Kid, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Kevin Michael Richardson (2) as Patrick, Robert Rigamonti as Mr. Adler, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, John Terry as Dr. David 'Div' Cvetic, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steve Flint, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Vanessa Marquez as Wendy, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Alan Rosenberg (2) as Sam Gasner, Petra Porras as Perez, Judney Smith as Linder, Tom Milan as Randy Niemeyer, Denise Hernandez as Arabella Suarez, Mark Leahy as Orderly, Jan Savitar as Daniel Quinn, | Uncredited: Brenda Strong as Sally Niemeyer
Director: Charles Haid
Writer: Robert Stuart Nathan
 
6 :01x06 - Chicago Heat (Oct/20/1994)
The air conditioning quits on the hottest day in October which, coupled with closed ERs in Chicago's other two hospitals, leads to an extremely hectic day. Dr. Ross treats a six-year-old suffering from a cocaine overdose. Ivan Gregor, a liquor store owner, shoots and seriously wounds a young teenager. Susan's immature sister Chloe drops by, wreaking havoc in Susan's life. Doug picks up a pharmaceutical saleswoman, much to Carol's displeasure.
Guest Stars: Paul Perri as Unknown, Ebony Monique Solomon as Shandra Freeman, John LaMotta as Ivan Gregor, James Gallery as Seedy Man, Lizzie Maxwell as Seedy Woman, Barry Shabaka Henley as Unknown, Karla Green as Kanesha Freeman, Jonathan Slavin as Ron, Helen Geller as Jean, Brigid Brannagh as Jamie Hendricks (as Brigid Walsh), Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Najee Bright as Ben McCabe, Mars Callahan as Matt (as Gregory 'Mars' Martin), Christian Coleman as Mookie 'Slice' James, Kevin Connolly (1) as Nurse Lydia Wright, Tom Dahlgren as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, Malgoscha Gebel as Dr. Bogdanilivestsky 'Bob' Romansky, Brenda Hayes as Dolly McCabe, Louie Leonardo as Ortez, Michael Manasseri as Michael Kenny, Benjamin Mouton as Walt Robbins, Beah Richards as Mae Benton, Geoffrey Rivas as Haven, John Terry as Dr. David 'Div' Cvetic, Tyra Ferrell as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John Taglieri, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Ellen Crawford as Lydia, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Vanessa Marquez as Wendy, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Richard Brooks as Mr. Freeman, Valeri Ross as McGillis
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: John Wells (1)
Screenplay: Neal Baer
 
7 :01x07 - Another Perfect Day (Nov/03/1994)
Cater treats a wounded gang member, and later completes his first spinal tap. Ross and Hathaway share a kiss, but Hathaway tells him she's moving in with Oligario. Greene's wife visits, but is soon called back to Milwaukee. The staff throws a surprise birthday party for Lewis, but her drunk sister spoils the festivities.
Guest Stars: Gary Douglas Kohn (1) as Billy, Kevin Michael Richardson (2) as Patrick, Kathryn Graf as Mrs. Adler, Robert Rigamonti as Mr. Adler, Oscar Jordan as Cullen, Christian Coleman as Mookie James, Josh Lindsey (1) as Adler Kid, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, James Chisem as Weisel, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Vondie Curtis-Hall as Henry Colton, Tyra Ferrell as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, Courtney Gains (2) as Ronnie, Malgoscha Gebel as Dr. Bogdanilivestsky 'Bob' Romansky, Graham Jarvis as Francis, Linda Kerns as Mrs. Bohlmeyer, Caroline Lagerfelt as Andrea, Garrett Morris (1) as Edgar Luck, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Jared Rushton as Andy Bohlmeyer, Henry G. Sanders (1) as Phillip, John Terry as Dr. David 'Div' Cvetic, Donnice Wilson as Sally, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Mike Genovese (1) as Off. Al Grabarsky, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Pierre Epstein as Dr. Bradley
Director: Vern Gillum
Writer: Lydia Woodward
Screenplay: Lance Gentile
 
8 :01x08 - 9 1/2 Hours (AKA Growing Up) (Nov/10/1994)
When Dr. Greene calls in sick to spend the day with his wife, Jennifer, Ross is left in charge for the ER. Dr. Benton learns that he's lost the Starze Fellowship to Dr. Langworthy and Dr. Cvetic exhibits unreasonable behavior. Dr. Carter develops a crush on Dr. Lewis.
Guest Stars: Michael Manasseri as Michael Kenny, Geoffrey Rivas as Haven, Tom Dahlgren as Unknown, Gregory "Mars" Martin (1) as Matt, Benjamin Mouton as Mr. Randall, Christian Coleman as Mookie, Brenda Hayes as Dolly McCabe, Najee Bright as Ben McCabe, Louie Leonardo as Ortez, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, John M. Craig (1) as Trent, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Alix Elias as Roxanne, Michael Fox (1) as Mr. Bozinsky, Gilbert Garcia as Hector (as Gilbert G. Garcia), Malgoscha Gebel as Dr. Bogdanilivestsky 'Bob' Romansky, Pamela Gordon as Regina, Lisa Grant (1) as Seline, Michael Halpin as Weston, Michael Hungerford as Mr. Lawrence, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Sean Moran as Mr. Blinker, Ingo Neuhaus as McNally, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Dennis Phun as Mr. Thuri, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Kevin Michael Richardson (2) as Patrick, Dex Elliot Sanders as Deon, Pearl Shear as Mrs. Bozinsky, Bea Silvern as Matron, David St. James as Kaplan, Keaton Tyndall as Ashley, Kylie Tyndall as Ashley, Lorinne Vozoff as Marguerite (as Lorinne Dills Vozoff), Lee Mary Weilnau as Mrs. Thuri, Robert Winley as Ace, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Tyra Ferrell as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, Ving Rhames as Walt, Beah Richards as Mrs. Benton, John Terry as Dr. Div Cvetic, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Lily Mariye as Lily, Brigid Brannagh as Jamie Hendricks
Director: James Hayman
Writer: Robert Stuart Nathan
 
9 :01x09 - ER Confidential (Nov/17/1994)
Thanksgiving brings unusual patients and family patience. After Carter treats a depressed transvestite for lacerations, the man commits suicide by jumping off the roof of the hospital. In frustration, Carter explodes at Dr. Benton, but later spends Thanksgiving with him. Ross treats a man who was pecked by a turkey, then leaves for a Jamaican vacation. Lewis's alcoholic sister complicates the holiday celebration by announcing that she's pregnant.
Guest Stars: Caroline Lagerfelt as Andrea, Courtney Gains (2) as Ronnie, Vondie Curtis-Hall as Henry Colton, Henry G. Sanders (1) as Phillip, Terry Woodberry as Cop, Graham Jarvis as Francis, Jared Rushton as Andy Bohlmeyer, Linda Kerns as Mrs. Bohlmeyer, Donnice Wilson as Sally, Curtis Blanck as Murray, Michael Bowen as Nurse Connie Oligario, Rosemary Clooney as Mary Cavanaugh/'Madame X', Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, E. J. de la Pena as Kirby, Jason Edwards as Santa, Paul Eiding as Kadalski, Cynthia Ettinger as Mrs. Powell, Malgoscha Gebel as Dr. Bogdanilivestsky 'Bob' Romansky, Pamela Gordon as Regina, Matthew Robert Gottlieb (1) as Ashley, Catherine Marcelle as Kathy, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Jeanette Miller (1) as Flora, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Priscilla Pointer as Mrs. Abernathy, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Kevin Michael Richardson (2) as Patrick, Amanda Rogers as Mrs. Bower, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Tyra Ferrell as Dr. Sarah Langworthy, John Terry as Dr. Div Cvetic, Mike Genovese (1) as Off. Al Grabarsky, Conni Marie Brazelton as Conni, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Garrett Morris (1) as Edgar Luck
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Paul Manning
 
10 :01x10 - Blizzard (Dec/08/1994)
When a blizzard brings Chicago to a stand still, the ER staff finds creative ways to pass the time. Just when they are reaching new levels of boredom, a fifteen-car pileup on the expressway wreaks havoc in the ER. With mass casualties, the Chicago Sheriff's department must escort in additional doctors to assist.
Guest Stars: Michael Fox (1) as Mr. Bozinsky, Sean Moran as Mr. Blinker, Ingo Neuhaus as McNally, Dex Elliot Sanders as Deon, Pamela Gordon as Regina, David St. James as Kaplan, Robert Winley as Ace, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Susan Bugg as Sally, Amy Chance as Holly, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Keene Curtis as Gilbert McCabe, Dakota Floeter as Baby, Malgoscha Gebel as Dr. Bogdanilivestsky 'Bob' Romansky, Mike Genovese (1) as Officer Al Grabarsky, Adrienne Hampton as Mrs. Vennerbeck, Elisabeth Harmon-Haid (1) as Gabby, Wesley Hayashi as Stewey, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Michael Monks as Mr. Vennerbeck, Jeanne Mori as Mrs. Bimley, Irvin Mosley, Jr. as Harry, Anne O'Sullivan as Mrs. Davies, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Glenn Plummer as Timmy Rawlins, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Derek Stephen Prince as Fireman #2, Jason Ross-Azikiwe as Fireman #1 (as Jason Azikiwe), Kelly Schmidt as Tarita, Eileen Seeley as Mrs. Maryanski, Lee Sellars as EMT, Marcus Toji as Binkey, Erin LeShawn Wiley as Shelly, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, | Uncredited: Kylie Tyndall as Ashley, Keaton Tyndall as Ashley
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Lance Gentile
Screenplay: Paul Manning, Neal Baer
 
11 :01x11 - The Gift (Dec/15/1994)
First a 6-year-old is revived after almost drowning while ice fishing, then a busload of choir kids seek treatment after a minor bus accident. Meanwhile, Carter treats Santa and assists with a man electrocuted by his Christmas lights. Plus, a boy swallows a Poinsettia leaf and an elderly man is stabbed by people he thought were carolers. Elsewhere, Ross crashes Hathaway's engagement party to tell her he loves her -- and winds up fighting with Taglieri.
Guest Stars: Jeanette Miller (1) as Flora, Pamela Gordon as Regina, Kevin Michael Richardson (2) as Patrick, Curtis Blanck as Murray, E. J. de la Pena as Kirby, Priscilla Pointer as Mrs. Abernathy, Paul Eiding as Kaminski, Cynthia Ettinger as Mrs. Powell, Jason Edwards as Santa, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Kristin Davis (1) as Leslie, John Doolittle as Alan, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Ming-Na as Deb Chen (as Ming-Na Wen), Louis Ortiz as Jorge, Glenn Plummer as Timmy Rawlins, Ving Rhames as Walt Robbins, Beah Richards as Mae Benton, Marco Rodriguez (1) as Ben, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John Taglieri, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Conni Marie Brazelton as Conni, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Malgoscha Gebel as Bob, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Rosemary Clooney as Mary Cavanaugh/"Madame X", Michael Bowen as Murray's Father, Amanda Rogers as Mrs. Bower, Matthew Robert Gottlieb (1) as Ashley
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala
Writer: Neal Baer
 
12 :01x12 - Happy New Year (Jan/05/1995)
After seemingly endless requests, Dr. Benton finally allows Dr. Carter to observe in the O.R. After Dr. Lewis disagrees with Dr. Kayson over the care of a patient, the patient's family sues for malpractice. Meanwhile, Lewis's sister decides to move to Texas with her flaky boyfriend. Dr. Benton and his sister discuss new arrangements for the care of his ailing mother.
Guest Stars: Eileen Seeley as Mrs. Maryanski, Michael Monks as Mr. Vennerbeck, Jeanne Mori as Mrs. Bradley, Erin LeShawn Wiley as Shelly, Derek Stephen Prince as Fireman #2, Jason Azikiwe as Fireman #1, Elisabeth Harmon (1) as Gabby, Susan Bugg as Sally, Irvin Mosley, Jr. as Harry, Annie Abbott as Mrs. Torledsky, Walter Addison as Mr. Kane, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Bob Bancroft as Albert, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Zachary Browne as Jake Leeds, Kristina Coggins as Sally Eiger, Brian Cousins (1) as Allman, Alexis Cruz as Terry, John DiSanti as Uncle Ted, Maggie Egan as Kathleen Horne, Pierre Epstein as Dr. Bradley, Darryl Fong as Mr. Chang, Kathleen Garrett as Dr. Steinman, Trenton Knight as Celia, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, John McMahon as Tom, Ming-Na as Deb Chen (as Ming-Na Wen), Barry Pearl as Dr. Noble, Natanya Ross as Mandy Horn, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Byron Thames as Willy, Alanna Ubach as Terry's Friend, Vicki Wauchope as Nancy, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds, Glenn Plummer as Timmy, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Mike Genovese (1) as Off. Al Grabarsky, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Ellen Crawford as Lydia, Malgoscha Gebel as Bob, Lily Mariye as Lily, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Dinah Lenney as Shirley, Lee Sellars as EMT, Keene Curtis as Gilbert McCabe, Anne O'Sullivan as Mrs. Davies, Kelly Schmidt as Tarita, Adrienne Hampton as Mrs. Vennerbeck, Wesley Hayashi as Stewey, Marcus Toji as Binkey
Director: Charles Haid
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
13 :01x13 - Luck of the Draw (Jan/12/1995)
Nurse Hathaway is surprised by an injured student's rude behavior, until she learns the student is doing a study on violence in society. Dr. Lewis receives unsolicited advice from doctors Greene and Morgenstern. Dr. Benton is forced to leave an important surgery when his mother wanders off. Carter tries to impress a new, female med student.
Guest Stars: Gerald Herring as Gang Kid, Jermaine Stanley as Ben, Louis Ortiz as Jorge, Shanna Michelle Sher as Lucy, Kristin Davis (1) as Leslie, Sam Scarber as Unknown, Marco Rodriguez (1) as Unknown, John Doolittle as Unknown, Glenn Plummer as Timmy, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Ving Rhames as Walt, Beah Richards as Mrs. Benton, Ming-Na as Deb Chen, Ellen Crawford as Lydia, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Vanessa Marquez as Wendy, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse, John Marshall Jones (1) as Mr. Gaither, Neil Giuntoli as Alan, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern
Director: Rod Holcomb
Writer: Paul Manning
 
14 :01x14 - Long Day's Journey (Jan/19/1995)
Puzzled by a female patient's potentially fatal injuries, Greene discovers that the woman is being abused by her teenage daughter. Lewis and Kayson are brought before the review board regarding the malpractice suit. Later, when Kayson suffers a heart attack, Lewis must treat him. Desperate to avoid putting his mother in a nursing home, Dr. Benton hires physical therapist Jeanie Boulet to care for his mom -- without consulting his sister. Dr. Ross detects cancer in a young boy who arrived with a wrestling injury, and also treats a homeless teen with AIDS.
Guest Stars: Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Maggie Egan as Kathleen Horne, Brian Cousins (1) as Allman, Annie Abbott as Mrs. Torledsky, John DiSanti as Uncle Ted, Alanna Ubach as Unknown, Walter Addison as Mr. Kane, Bob Bancroft as Albert, Alexis Cruz as Terry, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John Taglieri, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Zachary Browne as Jake Leeds, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Steve Eastin as Lorenzo, Meg Foster as Mrs. Rose, Sunshine Lliteras as Melissa, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Ming-Na as Deb Chen (as Ming-Na Wen), John F. O'Donohue as Mr. Goodwin, Donna Ponterotto as Pearl, Beah Richards as Mae Benton, Robin Pearson Rose as Lois, Valeri Ross as McGillis, Lee Sellars as EMT, Shawna Shattuck as Tina, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds, Khandi Alexander as Jackie, Gloria Reuben as Jeanie Boulet, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Lily Mariye as Lily, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Pierre Epstein as Dr. Bradley, Kathleen Garrett as Unknown, Trenton Knight as Unknown, Kristina Coggins as Sally Eiger, Darryl Fong as Mr. Chang, Dennis Howard as Dr. Steinman, Byron Thames as Willy, Dee Maaske as Celia, John McMahon as Tom, Barry Pearl as Dr. Noble, Natanya Ross as Mandy Horn, Vicki Wauchope as Nancy, | Uncredited: Eda Reiss Merin as Michael Clifford
Director: Anita W. Addison
Writer: Robert Stuart Nathan
 
15 :01x15 - February Fifth, 1995 (Feb/02/1995)
Dr. Benton is chastised by Nurse Haleh, Nurse Hathaway and his mother's new physical therapist for his condescending attitude. Dr. Morgenstern, impressed by Dr. Greene's performance, offers him an attending position upon completion of his residency -- which doesn't sit well with Greene's out-of-state wife, Jennifer. Meanwhile, a terminal patient asks for Greene's help in ending her life and a poisonous pet snake gets loose in the ER.
Guest Stars: Alan Stock as Mechanic, Sharon Madden as Risberg, Shishir Kurup as Pakastani Student, Ellis E. Williams (1) as Bill McClintock, Raushan Hammond as Harold, Linda Kelsey as Grace Holsten, Matthew Linville as Daryl, Wortham Krimmer as Jonathan Weiss, Tom 'Tiny' Lister, Jr. (1) as Patient, Luray Cooper as Firechief, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Fred Applegate as Gus's Father, Neena Bidasha as Belly Dancer #2, Veena Bidasha as Belly Dancer #1, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Suzanne Carney as Scrub Nurse, David Carrera as T.J., John Davis Chandler (1) as Thornberg, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Christopher Darga as Wilson, Lili Flanders as Ms. Brown, Julie Fulton as Swanson, Jesse Hays as Kyle, Tamala Jones as Joanie Robbins, Merle Kennedy as Rene, Jeremy Lawrence as Gasman, Nelson Mashita as Kazou, Todd Merrill as Dr. Jagman, Ming-Na as Deb Chen (as Ming-Na Wen), Rolando Molina as Rolando, Janel Moloney as Mrs. Nancy Larson, Javi Mulero as Del Torre, Karmin Murcelo as Girl in Airport, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Tanner Lee Prairie as Gus, Ving Rhames as Walt Robbins, Christopher Richardson as Jesse, Mark Dakota Robinson as Steven Robbins, Mark Rolston as Officer Thomas, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Stephen Rowe as Pamela, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Gloria Reuben as Jeanie Boulet
Director: James Hayman
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
16 :01x16 - Make of Two Hearts (Feb/09/1995)
On Valentine's Day, a mother leaves her AIDS-stricken adopted, Russian daughter in the ER. After hitting a dog, Officer Grabarsky brings the injured animal in and pleads with the ER docs to save it. Dr. Kayson, a married man, comes on to Lewis. Carter and Chen treat three cheerleaders after eating LSD-laced Valentine's candy. Chen unknowingly eats a piece of the candy, which affects her ability to treat patients.
Guest Stars: John F. O'Donohue as Mr. Goodwin, Steve Eastin as Lorenzo, Donna Ponterotto as Pearl, Eda Reiss Merin as Unknown, Robin Pearson Rose as Lois, Michael Hanniff as Kirk, Valeri Ross as McGillis, Milana Vayntrub as Tatiana, Mindy Bea Cowan as Cleo, Perry Anzilotti as Ed, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Robert Carradine as John Koch, Paige Carter as Psych Nurse, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Danny Dayton as Art, Kamar de los Reyes as Paramedic, Lili Flanders as Ms. Brown, Julie Fulton as Swanson, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Philip McNiven as Psych Orderly, Sanford Meisner as Joseph Klein, Joe Minjares as Phil, Arnie Moore as Drunken Slob, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Wayne Pére as Eric Favre, Mike Randleman as Cop #1, Ving Rhames as Walt Robbins, Beah Richards as Mae Benton, Lee Sellars as Scott, Alexa Vega as Bonnie Howe, Thomas Wagner as Furst, Nancy Youngblut as Sarah Howe, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
17 :01x17 - The Birthday Party (Feb/16/1995)
Both Benton and Greene miss important birthday engagements. Benton, his mother's birthday and Greene, his daughter's. Carter, thinking it's Benton's birthday, organizes a surprise party, but the surprise is his when he discovers the truth. Dr. Ross risks his career when he yells at an abusive parent of a baby girl. Hathaway tries to adopt the Russian girl left in the ER, but Taglieri is against it.
Guest Stars: John Davis Chandler (1) as Thornberg, Mark Rolston as Off. Thomas, Christopher Darga as Wilson, Julie Fulton as Swanson, Nelson Mashita as Kazuo, Stephen Rowe as Unknown, Veena Bidasha as Belly Dancer #1, Christopher Richardson as Jesse, Todd Merrill as Dr. Jagman, Fred Applegate as Gus's Father, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, Monty Ash as Old Man With Dentures, Theodore Borders as Joey Paige, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Bradford Drazen as Dr. Ralph Drake, Edith Fellows as Sadie Hubbell, Colleen Flynn as Jodi O'Brien, Jesse D. Goins (1) as Mr. Paige, Madison Lewis as Dr. Pauline Blair, Dennis Lipscomb as Dr. Wilson, Shelley Malil as Dr. Urami, Ming-Na as Deb Chen (as Ming-Na Wen), Beah Richards as Mae Benton, Mark Dakota Robinson as Steven Robbins, Jeffrey Dean Rosenthal as Tattoo Man, Bradley Whitford as Sean O'Brien
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
18 :01x18 - Sleepless in Chicago (Feb/23/1995)
In order to make up for time he took off to care for his mother, Benton works 48 hours straight, which worries Dr. Hicks and has serious repercussions for Benton's mom. It also affects Carter, when Benton becomes even more demanding than normal. Dr. Greene's personal problems go from bad to worse when his wife tells him she may be falling out of love with him. The AIDS hospice turns down Hathaway's request to adopt a Russian teen due to Hathaway's suicide attempt.
Guest Stars: Julie Fulton as Swanson, Kamar de los Reyes as Paramedic, Nancy Youngblut as Unknown, Robert Carradine as John Koch, Danny Dayton as Art, Arnie Moore as Drunken Slob, Perry Anzilotti as Ed, Joe Minjares as Phil, Wolfgang Bodison as Al Boulet, Matt Borlenghi as Jimmy Falco, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Andrew Calder as Talbot, Steve Franken as Hank Travis, Malgoscha Gebel as Dr. Bogdanilivestsky 'Bob' Romansky, Charles Gunning as Denardo, Vincent Hammond as Gurney Man, Michael Ironside as Dr. William 'Wild Willy' Swift, Don Keefer as Louie, Ming-Na as Deb Chen (as Ming-Na Wen), Diane Nadeau (1) as Monica, Matt Reid (1) as Barry, Beah Richards as Mae Benton, Kimmy Robertson as Arlena, Irene Roseen as Inez, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Adam Scott as David Kerstetter, Michael Strickland as Seth, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Paul Manning
 
19 :01x19 - Love's Labor Lost (Mar/09/1995)
Dr. Greene goes all day in solving his patients' problems, until he encounters the case of a pregnant woman suffering from complications that threaten both her life and her unborn baby's. Elsewhere, a teenager is accidentally poisoned by insecticides.
Guest Stars: Jesse D. Goins (1) as Mr. Paige, Christopher Richardson as Jesse, Colleen Flynn as Jodi O'Brien, Shelley Malil as Dr. Urami, Bradley Whitford as Sean O'Brien, Monty Ash as Old Man With Dentures, Theodore Borders as Joey Paige, Mark Dakota Robinson as Steven, Bradford Drazen as Dr. Ralph Drake, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, Zachary Browne as Jake Leeds, Jane Cecil as Shirley, Maria Cellario as Mrs. Baba, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Rachel Cudlitz as Med Student, Kamar de los Reyes as Hernandez, Kathleen Dennehy as Mrs. Ryan, June C. Ellis as Sari, Bruce Gray as Dr. Munch, Michael Ironside as Dr. William 'Wild Willy' Swift, Ashley Malinger as Janette Ryan, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Isabella Martinez as Anita Salizar, Susan Merson as Mrs. Blum, Gregory Millar (1) as Mr. Smiley, Ming-Na as Deb Chen (as Ming-Na Wen), Julie Pop as Mary Gitlitz, Peggy Pope as Mrs. Gainsley, David Purdham as Dr. Kallis, Beah Richards as Mae Benton, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Bari K. Willerford as Mr. McDowall, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Lance Gentile
 
20 :01x20 - Full Moon, Saturday Night (Mar/30/1995)
Carter and Chen extend their shifts to experience the ER during a full moon, and they are not disappointed. Greene is so despondent over the breakup of his marriage that Lewis is left to run the ER. Lewis's skills impresses the new ER Chief, Dr. Swift. Patients include nine naked fraternity pledges are brought in with frostbite after a hazing stunt, a drunk man hit by a car, a hiccuping guy who "comes out" to his fiancee after being diagnosed with HIV.
Guest Stars: Steve Franken as Hank Travis, Don Keefer as Louie, Wolfgang Bodison as Al Boulet, Kamar de los Reyes as Hernandez, Vincent Hammond as Gurney Man, Kimmy Robertson as Unknown, Michael Strickland as Seth, Adam Scott as David Kerstetter, Diana Nadeau (1) as Monica, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, Jean Marie Barnwell as Samantha, Charles Boswell as 'Dr.' Lyle Strong, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Zachary Browne as Jake Leeds, Rebeccah Bush (1) as Allison Wood, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Karl David-Djerf as Charles Caffee, Nada Despotovich as Risa, Richard Herd as Dr. Murphy, Dean Hill as Lew Reicher, Michael Ironside as Dr. William 'Wild Willy' Swift, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint, Christine Jansen (1) as Lt. Nemeth, Luisa Leschin as Leila, John Mariano as Leonard Apfenbach, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Rolando Molina as Rolando, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Brianne Prather as Katie Nemeth, Debra Jo Rupp as Mrs. Dibble, Melody Ryane as Mrs. Reicher, Rusty Schwimmer as Grollman, David Selburg as Dr. Dyer, William Utay as Dr. Seymour Lassally (as Will Utay), Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Marion Yue as Dr. Sandra Li, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Donna Deitch
Writer: Neal Baer
 
21 :01x21 - House of Cards (Apr/06/1995)
On Taglieri's recommendation, Benton's mother is released from the ER into a nursing home. After a near-fatal error, Chen contemplates giving up medicine. Diane and Ross continue their relationship. Lewis's sister returns, eight months pregnant and homeless.
Guest Stars: David Purdham as Dr. Kallis, Bruce Gray as Dr. Munch, Peggy Pope as Unknown, Bari K. Willerford as Mr. McDowall, Kamar de los Reyes as Hernandez, Kathleen Dennehy as Mrs. Ryan, Maria Cellario as Mrs. Baba, Jane Cecil as Shirley, June C. Ellis as Sari, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Carmen Argenziano as Howard Davis, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Zachary Browne as Jake Leeds, Catherine Lloyd Burns (1) as Amy, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Wayne Duvall as Umpire, Jennifer Gatti as Melanie Graff, Christine Harnos as Jennifer Greene, Michael Ironside as Dr. William 'Wild Willy' Swift, Robert Knott (2) as Donny Costanza, Iyari Limon as Brenda, Janet MacLachlan as Mother, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Chad Power as First Baseman, Ving Rhames as Walt Robbins, Juan A. Riojas as Vasquez, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Amy Ryan as Sister, Ilia Volokh as Kovalev, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Fred Gerber (1)
Writer: Tracey Stern
 
22 :01x22 - Men Plan, God Laughs (Apr/27/1995)
Already on bad terms with the new chief, Dr. Swift, Greene refuses to work late and travels to Milwaukee instead. Ross, as a consequence of hitting an abusive parent, is forced to see a psychiatrist. Unable to help his ailing mother, Benton goes above and beyond the call of duty to help save every patient he sees.
Guest Stars: David Selburg as Dr. Dyer, Richard Herd as Dr. Murphy, William Utay as Dr. Lassally, Rusty Schwimmer as Grollman, John Mariano as Leonard Apfenbach, Rebeccah Bush (1) as Allison Wood, Brianne Prather as Katie Nemeth, Luisa Leschin as Leila, Marion Yue as Dr. Sandra Li, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Angel Aviles as Ramos, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Julie Carmen as Mrs. Lafferty, Kelly Coleman as Nina, Patrick Collins (1) as Dr. Netzley, pediatric surgeon, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Aymara De Llano as Joanie Lafferty, Ali Glazer as Kaitlin Sandburg, Kathy Griffin (1) as Dolores Minky, Brenda Hillhouse as Mrs. Schaffer, Angela Jones as Michelle, Tamala Jones as Joanie Robbins, Seidy Lopez as Rosaria 'Puppet' Gutierrez, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Jonathan Roger Neal as Jeffrey (as Jonathan Neal), Elizabeth Norment (1) as Mrs. Sandburg, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Valerie Perrine as Cookie Lewis, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Beah Richards as Mae Benton, Christopher Richardson as Jesse, Mark Dakota Robinson as Steven Robbins, Joe Sachs as EMT, Lee Sellars as Chopper EMT, Viola Kates Stimpson (1) as Ethyl, Abraham Verduzco as Palmer, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Robert Stuart Nathan
 
23 :01x23 - Love Among the Ruins (May/04/1995)
As their wedding day rapidly approaches, Hathaway and Taglieri argue over the details and Carol puts off writing her vows. Greene moves to Milwaukee in an attempt to save his marriage, and his deteriorating performance in the ER ires Dr. Swift. Benton agrees to recommend Carter for a surgical sub-internship, although he and other ER coworkers are surprised to learn of Carter's wealthy background. Benton is also surprised by his growing attraction to Jeanie Boulet.
Guest Stars: Juan A. Riojas as Vasquez, Ilia Volokh as Kovalev, Janet MacLachlan as Unknown, Robert Knott (2) as Donny, Wayne Duvall as Umpire, Jennifer Gatti as Melanie Graff, Catherine Lloyd Burns (1) as Amy, Chad Power as First Baseman, Amy Ryan as Sister Elizabeth, Susan Beaubian as Dr. Weiss, Oncologist, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Zachary Browne as Jake Leeds, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Bo Eason as Charlie, Marceline Hugot as Bonnie Curtis, Michael Ironside as Dr. William 'Wild Willy' Swift, Charley Lang (2) as Jason Warren, Catherine MacNeal (1) as Anne, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Pat Millicano as Mr. Hahn, Rolando Molina as Rolando, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, David Richards as Priest, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri, Jeff Seibert as Thomas Ellison (as Jeff Seifert), Sylvia Short as Marjorie Ellison, Herman Sinitzyn as Uncle Michel, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Fred Gerber (1)
Writer: Paul Manning
 
24 :01x24 - Motherhood (May/11/1995)
Despite having kicked out her pregnant sister, Lewis winds up delivering Chloe's baby girl in the ER. However, plans for Chloe and the baby to live with Lewis's mother, Cookie, are thwarted when Cookie refuses. Meanwhile, Carter is rejected for the surgical internship after rejecting an ER internship with Greene. Diane asks Ross to move in with her -- which sends a scared Ross into the arms of his former lover, Linda. At the end of a harrowing day, Benton learns that his mother has died, and finds comfort with Jeanie Boulet.
Guest Stars: Christopher Richardson as Jesse, Patrick Collins (1) as Dr. Netzley, Elizabeth Norment (1) as Mrs. Sandburg, Kathy Griffin (1) as Dolores Minky, Brenda Hillhouse as Mrs. Schaffer, Marion Yue as Dr. Sandra Li, Valerie Perrine as Cookie Lewis, Tamala Jones as Joanie, Viola Kates Stimpson (1) as Ethyl, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Conni Marie Brazelton as Conni, Deezer D. as Malik, Khandi Alexander as Jackie, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Gloria Reuben as Jeanie Boulet, Beah Richards as Mrs. Benton, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds, Ellen Crawford as Lydia, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Vanessa Marquez as Wendy, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Julie Carmen as Mrs. Lafferty, Angel Aviles as Ramos, Kelly Coleman as Nina, Ali Glazer as Kaitlin Sandburg, Angela Jones as Michelle, Aymara De Llano as Joanie Lafferty, Seidy Lopez as Rosaria Guitterez, Jonathan Roger Neal as Jeffrey, Mark Dakota Robinson as Steven, Joe Sachs as EMT, Abraham Verduzco as Palmer, Lee Sellars as Chopper EMT
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
25 :01x25 - Everything Old Is New Again (May/18/1995)
Greene is slapped with a malpractice suit regarding the pregnant woman who die while in labor. Later, Swift offers Greene the attending position. Carter, convinced this is his last day in the ER, slanders Dr. Benton in final evaluations. However, Carter later gets the surgical internship when the first candidate turns it down -- and he also learns that Benton gave him high marks. As the ER crew gathers at the church for Carol Hathaway's wedding, Carol and Tag both realize that he loves her more than she loves him. The wedding is called off, but the reception goes on anyway.
Guest Stars: Pat Millicano as Mr. Hahn, Susan Beaubian as Dr. Weiss, Catherine MacNeal (1) as Anne, Herman Sinitzyn as Uncle Michel, David Richards as Priest, Giorgi Tarlian as Helen Hathaway, Sylvia Short as Marjorie, Bo Eason as Charlie, Jason Barnhill as Caleb, Zachary Browne as Jake Leeds, Lily Mariye as Lily, Vanessa Marquez as Wendy, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Gloria Reuben as Jeanie Boulet, Rick Rossovich as Dr. John Taglieri, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Michael Ironside as Dr. William Swift, Conni Marie Brazelton as Conni, Ellen Crawford as Lydia, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Rolando Molina as Rolando, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Rick Marzan as Camacho, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Monté Russell as Zadro, Charley Lang (2) as Jason, Marceline Hugot as Bonnie, Sarah Schneider as Sarah, Jeff Seifert as Thomas
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: John Wells (1)
 

Season 2
26 :02x01 - Welcome Back, Carter! (Sep/21/1995)
Carter arrives two-hours late to his new surgerical sub-internship with Benton. Later, he is introduced to an attractive new med student, Harper Tracy. Jeanie and Benton become intimately involved. One of Greene's first, and most unpopular decisions, as attending physician is naming Dr. Kerry Weaver as Chief Resident. Hathaway starts a paramedic rotation and is partnered wtih Shep.
Guest Stars: David Spielberg as Dr. Neil Bernstein, Julio Dolce Vita (1) as Gang Shooter, Maurice Sherbanee as Cab Driver, Julius Tennon as Uniform Cop, Howard George as Kuzner, Jesse Littlejohn as Noah, James Keane as Workman, Noah Verduzco as Gang Kid at Bus, Penny Fuller as Mrs. Constantine, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Tim De Zarn as Mr. Krawczyk, Mark Del Castillo Morante as Hispanic Screamer, Jullian Dulce Vida (1) as Gang Shooter (as Julio Dolce Vita), Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Carlos Gomez as Paramedic Raul Melendez, Maria C. Hurtado as Pregnant Woman (as Maria Hurtado), Darrow Igus as Drunk, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Colin Martin as Jimmy's Brother, Nicole Nagel as Hulda, Lee Sellars as EMT, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Taylor Young as Dr. Jane Pratt, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Deezer D. as Malik, Lily Mariye as Lily, Gloria Reuben as Jeanie Boulet, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Antonio del Sol as Teenager
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
27 :02x02 - Summer Run (Sep/28/1995)
Ross treats a young pyromanic for burns then leaves him to await a psych consult; however, once alone, the boy promptly starts a fire in the ER. Lewis contends with her live-in sister, who quit computer school. Carter and Harper grow closer, while Benton asks Jeanie to leave her estranged husband.
Guest Stars: Harrison Young as Parmelli, Jameson Baltes as Byron, Victor D. Castro as Daniel, Carmen Cenko as Ismania, Elda Lopez (1) as Mrs. Rodriguez, Lauro Lopez as Snow Cone Man, Michael A. Shepperd as Larkey, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Andi Chapman as Jodi, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Malgoscha Gebel as Dr. Bogdanilivestsky 'Bob' Romansky, Carlos Gomez as Paramedic Raul Melendez, Anna Holmes as Patient on gurney, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Chad McKnight as Officer Wilson, Antoinette Peragine as Cindy, Michael B. Silver as Dr. Paul Myers (as Michael Buchman Silver), Richard Speight, Jr. as Barinski, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Gloria Reuben as Jeanie Boulet, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Emily Wagner as Pickman
Director: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
28 :02x03 - Do One, Teach One, Kill One (Oct/05/1995)
Benton allows Carter to do his first unsupervised surgery, and Carter accidentally perforates the patient's liver. Tension between Weaver and Lewis escalates, while Ross saves an AIDS baby who was given the wrong medication by a clinic resident. Shepard and Hathaway grow closer after losing a victim. Chloe abandons baby Susie with Dr. Lewis.
Guest Stars: David Spielberg as Dr. Neil Bernstein, John Finnegan as Mitchell, Billy Mayo as Sheriff, Albert Henderson as Unknown, Tony Longo as Unknown, Carole Goldman as Bartender, Lucy Liu as Mei-Sun, Carol Locatell as Unknown, Perry Anzilotti as Anesthesiologist, Joe Costanza as Ed Menke, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Carlos Gomez as Paramedic Raul Melendez, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Nicole Nagel as Hulda, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Mario Tanzi as Security Guard, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Deezer D. as Malik, Vanessa Marquez as Wendy, Gloria Reuben as Jeanie Boulet, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala
Writer: Paul Manning
 
29 :02x04 - What Life? (Oct/12/1995)
After Benton punches an obnoxious salesman, Hicks chooses Carter to replace him in surgery -- and asks that Benton consult with Jeanie Boulet. Greene witnesses Ross's complicated personal life first-hand while bunking with the doctor. Lewis considers putting baby Susie up for adoption. Harper and Carter share a kiss.
Guest Stars: Carlos Carrasco as Dominican Uncle, Kim Delgado as Taxi Driver, Jennifer Balgobin as Mimi, Dennis Burkley as Tom Perry, Joseph D. Reitman as Delivery Man, Phyllis Lyons as Mrs. Tubbs, Patricia Belcher as Ward Nurse, Shay Astar as Amy Thompson, Justin Cooper as Kid, Lucy Liu as Mei-Sun, Susan Peretz as Mrs. Perry, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Andi Chapman as Jodi, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Cully Fredricksen as Paramedic Raul Melendez, Celia Kushner as Elderly Woman, Paul Laurence as Patient (as Paul Ehrmann), Phil Leeds as Husband, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Nicole Nagel as Hulda, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, John Lisbon Wood (4) as Homeless Man, Carlos Gomez as Raul, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Lily Mariye as Lily, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Monté Russell as Zadro, Lynn A. Henderson as EMT Olbes
Director: Dean Parisot
Writer: Carol Flint
 
30 :02x05 - And Baby Makes Two (Oct/19/1995)
Weaver's day off provides welcome relief to the ER staff. With Benton's finger still healing, Carter continues to impress his superiors in the O.R. Benton and Hathaway treat a motorcycle accident victim with a severed arm, but later discover he and his wife intentionally chopped the arm in an effort to scam the insurance company. Lewis decides to adopt baby Susie.
Guest Stars: Ernestine Mercer as Lottie, Paul Dooley as Henry Lewis, Charles Noland as E. Ray Bozeman, Vito D'Ambrosio as Forchet, Mark Costello (1) as Kevin Halloran, Joan Pringle as Hyams, Lucy Liu as Mei-Sun, Thom Mathews as Michael Mazovick, Arthur Senzy as Danzig, Finn Carter as Carrie Deal, Joshua Hoon Cho as Chia-Chia, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Laura Henry as Lisa Halloran, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Valerie Perrine as Cookie Lewis, Valeri Ross as McGillis, Jennifer Tighe as Vickie Mazovich, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Deezer D. as Malik, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Anne Kenney
 
31 :02x06 - Days Like This (Nov/02/1995)
A gang shooting leads multiple victims to the ER. Jeanie and Benton are forced to work together when she returns to the ER as a physician's assistant. Greene catches Harper and Ross together, and Harper later confesses to Carter that she slept with Ross. The ER welcomes a new admissions clerk, Randi. Ross's fellowship is terminated after he breaks the rules...again.
Guest Stars: Ivory Ocean as Preston, Robert Picardo as Abraham Zimble, Mike Genovese (1) as Officer Al Grabarsky, Michael Galeota as Joseph O'Connor, Boris Cabrera as Rico, Fred Pinkard as Mr. Stubey, Nike Doukas as Mrs. O'Connor, Guillermo Diaz as Jorge, Alejandra Flores as Mrs. Valdez, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Marlo Lovitch as Janie, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, David Spielberg as Dr. Neil Bernstein, Chief of Pediatrics, Victor Sánchez as Gang Member, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Emily Wagner as Pickman
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
32 :02x07 - Hell and High Water (Nov/09/1995)
Before blowing out of County General Memorial Hospital, a dissatisfied Dr. Ross accepts a lucrative position in private pediatric practice, and is on his way to celebrate when he discovers an injured boy trapped in a rural storm drain during a cloudburst. Stranded far from help and with the water rising, Ross soothes the frightened child as he struggles to free him. But even if Ross pulls the victim out in time, he knows he must further improvise to get him to the emergency room and keep him alive. Elsewhere, Dr. Benton, Carter and student Harper Tracy work hard to help a young girl who is a hit-and-run victim with multiple fractures and internal bleeding.
Guest Stars: Richard Pickren as Jimmy, Stephanie Sawyer as Mindy, Ellen Albertini Dow as Mrs. Riblet, Raymond D. Turner as Security Guard, Luis Avalos as Clinic Boss, Will Jeffries as Mr. Larkin, Cynthia Mace as Unknown, Zachary Charles as Joey Larkin, Yolanda Gaskins as TV News Reporter, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Robert Cicchini as Channel 5 Chopper Reporter, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Peter Gregory as Mr. Phillips, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Chase Masterson as Mrs. Phillips, Kurt Naebig as Paramedic, Andrea Parker as Linda Farrell, Warner Saunders as News Anchor, J. Madison Wright (1) as Molly Phillips, Erik Von Detten as Ben Larkin, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Deezer D. as Malik, Lily Mariye as Lily, Monté Russell as Zadro, Nika Kolodziej as Amber
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Neal Baer
 
33 :02x08 - The Secret Sharer (Nov/16/1995)
Now that Dr. Ross is considered a hero by all of Chicago -- after saving a boy from a flooded storm drain -- Bernstein reinstates his fellowship. Feeling guilty from a misdiagnosis, Carter orders a million tests on his newest patient -- with surprising results. Benton learns that Jeanie has filed for divorce. Harper and Carter reconnect.
Guest Stars: Charles Cyphers as Injured Civil-War Reenactor, David Spielberg as Dr. Neil Bernstein, Paul Dooley as Henry Lewis, Tom Everett as Unknown, Jonathan Hernandez (1) as Wilbur, Terry Hoyos (1) as Mrs. Corvalan, Ann Shea as Day Care Worker, Ann Weldon as Grandma, Tony Winters as Hotel Staffer, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Kelly Morgan as Tom, Austin O'Brien as Kyle Kaslaw, Angela Paton as Mrs. Ransom, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, Mimi Rose as Julia, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Monté Russell as Zadro, Miriam Reichmeister as Julia Kazlaw, David Miklatski as Alan, David G. Robinson as Echo Tech
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Writer: Paul Manning
 
34 :02x09 - Home (Dec/07/1995)
Just after treating a hit-and-run victim, Greene learns that his wife and daughter were involved in serious car accident back in Milwaukee. Lewis is asked to speak at a prestigious medical conference, but opts to stay with baby Susie instead. In an effort to get a break from Benton's demanding schedule, Carter encourages him to interview for Vucelich's research project.
Guest Stars: Bruce Nozick as Craig Simon, Barbara Tyson as Gwen, Tom Simmons as Ethan Brown, Mirron E. Willis as Cop, Piper Laurie as Sarah Ross, Lisa Dinkins as Dr. Musgrave, Jennifer Crystal as Reba, Nicole Nieth as Lisa, Carol Kiernan as Desk Clerk, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Gabriel Dell, Jr. as Michael, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Adam Goldberg (1) as Joshua Shem/'Mr. Sullivan', Christine Harnos as Jennifer Greene, Susan Lee Hoffman (1) as Alice, Karen Ludwig as Madeline Shem, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, Greta Sesheta as Mrs. Basett, Michael B. Silver as Dr. Paul Myers (as Michael Buchman Silver), Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Peter McDonald (2) as Patient, Marc Odets as Surgical Resident
Director: Donna Deitch
Writer: Tracey Stern
 
35 :02x10 - A Miracle Happens Here (Dec/14/1995)
While his estranged wife asks to keep their daughter over the holidays, Greene deals with hospital attorneys. They're anxious to settle the malpractice suit with the husband whose wife died in labor last year. A drunk zamboni driver levels a group of ice skaters -- and lands them all in the ER. Lewis treats a priest, while Hathaway treats a Kris Kringle look-a-like. Later, at a last minute caroling party at Hathaway's house, Shep proposes.
Guest Stars: John Cassini as Zamboni Driver, Lorna Scott as Stan's Wife, Michael Chinyamurindi as Mlungisi, Mike Genovese (1) as Officer Al Grabarsky, Danny Goldring as Tony Logan, Tony Plana as Priest, Al Fann as Chamberlain, Bradley Whitford as Sean O'Brien, Ja'net DuBois as Macy Chamberlain, Red Buttons as Jules 'Ruby' Rubadoux, Joan Copeland as Hanna Steiner, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Michelle A. Fournier as Choralier #3 (as Michelle Fournier), Michael Bryan French (1) as Dr. MacGruder, Michael Geiger as Choralier #2, Bernard Hiller as Ari Steiner (as Bernard Hiller), Brandon Maggart as Stan Calaus, Richard Minchenberg as Dr. P.K. Simon, Vucelich's Assistant, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Sean Murray (1) as Bret Maddocks, Binh Nguyen as Wiseman, Bobbi Page as Choralier #4, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, Jacob Vargas as Diablo, Billye Ree Wallace (1) as Helen/Silvie Rubadoux, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Deezer D. as Malik, Lily Mariye as Lily, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Aleta Braxton as Choralier #5, Christopher Gambel as Recovery Nurse/Choralier #1, Dora Hiller as Sammy Steiner, Vanessa Mercado as Lamb
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Carol Flint
 
36 :02x11 - Dead of Winter (Jan/04/1996)
When paramedic Shepherd makes an off-color remark about a large group of neglected children, he raises the ire of Dr. Benton. Meanwhile, Greene is served divorce papers and Carter tries to impress Vucelich by taking on a terminal patient's care. Elsewhere, Jeanie feels slighted after discovering that Hathaway has given her a poor evaluation.
Guest Stars: Lillian Lehman as Unknown, Hamilton Camp as Drunk, Nicholas Cascone as Howard, Michael Harris (1) as Pete Tuteur, Mari Gorman as Karlsen, Tom Bailey (1) as Sgt. Larkowski, Channing Chase as Claire, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Red Buttons as Jules 'Ruby' Rubadoux, Edye Byrde as Grandma Proulx, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Carlos Gomez as Paramedic Raul Melendez, Ashlee Lauren as Annie Sweet, Jennifer Anne Lee (2) as Kayla, Jake Lloyd as Jimmy Sweet, Linda Lutz as Mrs. Saunders, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Rolando Molina as Rolando, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, Craig Lamar Traylor as Michael, Billye Ree Wallace (1) as Helen/Silvie Rubadoux, Ruth de Sosa as Carla, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Ramon Choyce as Tyrone, Derrick Gordon Jr. as Trey, Jennifer Ann Lee (3) as Kayla
Director: Whitney Ransick
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
37 :02x12 - True Lies (Jan/25/1996)
Unable to save an elderly cardiac patient, Carter receives the blame from the patient's grief-stricken husband. Meanwhile, Benton is humiliated when Vucelich must bail him out of a complicated surgery. Elsewhere, Ross gets into a physical altercation with a neglectful father and Greene deals with his daughter -- who is acting out in response to the divorce.
Guest Stars: Lorna Raver as Dr. Anne Adelstein, Jessica Steen as Karen Hardy, Richard Penn as Dave Donovan, Eileen Ryan as Barbara Dean, Ernest Perry, Jr. as Server, Jesse Littlejohn as Noah, Kenneth White as Watson, Robert Kerbeck as J.B. Shanley, Pamela Salem as Marian Vucelich, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Red Buttons as Jules 'Ruby' Rubadoux, Suzanne Carney as Scrub Nurse, Channing Chase as Claire, Vucelich's Secretary, Tim De Zarn as Mr. Krawczyk, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Christine Harnos as Jennifer Greene, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Charles Noland as E-Ray, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, Robert Silver as Dr. Martin Adelstein, Billye Ree Wallace (1) as Helen/Silvie Rubadoux, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Deezer D. as Malik, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Lily Mariye as Lily, Monté Russell as Zadro, Robert Silveri as Dr. Martin Adelstein
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Lance Gentile
 
38 :02x13 - It's Not Easy Being Greene (Feb/01/1996)
Greene finally settles the wrongful death suit, only to have his ex-wife sue for custody of their daughter, Rachel. Carter takes credit for Harper's diagnosis, which leads to an argument. Benton grows increasingly suspicious of Dr. Vucelich's research study. Weaver pressures Lewis about the Chief Resident position; Hathaway becomes a part-time worm farmer to raise extra cash.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Rhodes as Mrs. Henry, Lisa Waltz as Mrs. Wimbur, Megan Cole as Pathologist, Sandy Martin as Mrs. Zarian, Michael Alldredge as Unknown, Michael Bryan French (1) as MacGruder, Jonah Rooney as Ray, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse, Channing Chase as Claire, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Josette DiCarlo as Mrs. D'Angelo, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Megan Gallagher (1) as Kathy Snyder, Hospital Counsel, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Richard Minchenberg as Dr. P.K. Simon, Vucelich's Assistant, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Paul Manning
 
39 :02x14 - The Right Thing (Feb/08/1996)
After confronting Vucelich about the research data, Benton is forced out of the study. Benton threatens to go to the ethics board and Vucelich removes him from the surgical team all together. Greene and Lewis are spotted riding the El together and the ER is buzzing with gossip about their relationship. Ross's birthday is spoiled when his father arrives.
Guest Stars: Mark Pellegrino as Nathan, Thom Barry as T-Ball, Pamela Roberts as Mrs. Haney, James Farentino as Ray Ross, Thomas Bellin (1) as Wolfe, Micole Mercurio as Marguerite Janeway, Channing Chase as Claire, Charlotte Ross as Angel, Ashlee Lauren as Annie, Nathan Bexton as Paul, Kid on Motorcycle, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Red Buttons as Jules 'Ruby' Rubadoux, Dean Cameron as Edward, Marguerite's son-in-law, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Jake Lloyd as Jimmy Sweet, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Richard Minchenberg as Dr. P.K. Simon, Vucelich's Assistant, Valentino Moreno as Joseph, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Ving Rhames as Walt Robbins, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, Emmy Yu as Whitney, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Scott Michael Campbell (1) as Reilly Brown, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Ira S. Youdovin as Rabbi
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
40 :02x15 - Baby Shower (Feb/15/1996)
When a water main breaks in the maternity ward, the ER is flooded with babies and expectant mothers. During the numerous deliveries that follow, Greene is shadowed by Hicks and Boulet deals with a former crack addict who is now giving birth. Meanwhile, Lewis finalizes adopting Susie and Harper fears she may be pregnant.
Guest Stars: Steven Anderson (1) as Surgical Resident, Lindsay Crouse as Dr. Anna Castigliano, Rafer Weigel as Reimplant Resident, Pierre Epstein as Dr. Bradley, Ria Pavia as Stanford Candidate, Lawrence Mandley as Maintenance Man, François Chao as Neuro Resident, James Farentino as Ray Ross, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Cecile Callan as Leslie Cameron, John Caponera as Neuro Resident, Amy Correa as Scared Teen (as Amy Elizabeth Correa), Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Melissa De Sousa as Estella, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Radmar Agana Jao as OB Nurse, Brad Koepenick as Martin Fisher, Nia Long as Christy Wilson, Sarah MacDonnell as Maggie, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Richard Minchenberg as Dr. P.K. Simon, Vucelich's Assistant, Kelly Jo Minter as Crack Mom, Paul Nakauchi as Harvard Candidate, Scottie Pippen as Himself, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Gordon Reinhart as Hotel Desk Clerk, Peter Spears as Pregnant Alien-Abductee, Cedrick Terrell as Phil Wilson (as Cedrick Terrell), Myra Turley as Monica Ford, John Verea as Ernain, Jennifer Leigh Warren as Sonya, Marcia Del Mar as Ingrid, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Carol Ann Susi as Pregnant Abductee, Amy Elizabeth Correa as Scared Teen
Director: Barnet Kellman
Writer: Carol Flint
 
41 :02x16 - The Healers (Feb/22/1996)
When a mother of four sets her apartment building ablaze by illegally preparing methamphetamines, Shep and Raul rush in unprotected to save the children. While Hathaway is relieved when Shep shows up at the ER unharmed, they are both devastated when Raul comes in with burns over 90 percent of his body. Ross reaches out to his father, only to be disappointed yet again.
Guest Stars: John Christian Graas (1) as Max, Gregory Itzin as Burn Doctor, Dan Martin (1) as Lieutenant, James Farentino as Ray Ross, Nick LaTour as Old Man, Ann Shea as Valerie, Leah Lail as Kara, Mary Pat Gleason as Anne Parks, Hank Cheyne as Wong, Scott Michael Campbell (1) as EMT Riley Brown, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Michael Cudlitz as Injured Fireman, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Carlos Gomez as Paramedic Raul Melendez, Elke Larson as Jessica Nielsen, Max's Sister, Kylie Larson as Jessica Nielsen, Max's Sister, J. D. Lewis (1) as Michael, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Deezer D. as Malik, Lily Mariye as Lily, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Monté Russell as Zadro, Danny Rizzo as David, | Uncredited: Marg Helgenberger as Karen Hines
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
42 :02x17 - The Match Game (Mar/28/1996)
Dr. Lewis's erratic sister Chloe returns, claiming five months of sobriety. Lewis, however, refuses to trust her and refuses to turn over baby Susie. Benton ignores hospital policy and betrays Dr. Ross in the process. Carter lets his personal life interfere with proper patient care.
Guest Stars: Rodney Eastman as Freddie, David Packer as Mr. Ledbetter, George Lugg as Bellman, Michael McShane as Hugo, Megan Gallagher (1) as Kathy Snyder, Richard Schiff as Mr. Bartoli, Ann Shea as Valerie, Rashaan Nall as Brett, John Walcutt as Cancer Specialist, Joanna Gleason as Iris, Magali Alvarado as Mrs. Meeks, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Scott Michael Campbell (1) as EMT Riley Brown, Bill Cobbs as Mr. Bowman, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Joanie Fox (1) as Waitress #1, Terrence O'Connor as Mrs. Robinson, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Lily Mariye as Lily
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Writer: Neal Baer
 
43 :02x18 - A Shift in the Night (Apr/04/1996)
An especially busy night goes from bad to worse when Weaver, Lewis and Ross are all unavailable. Greene, who has been working overtime for four days in a row, works on pure adrenaline to keep up and Morgenstern refuses to cut him any slack.
Guest Stars: John Apicella as Mr. Etheridge, Patty Toy as Dr. Leung, Justin Urich as Corky, Jennie Vaughn as Brianna, Kathryn Joosten as Lois, Pat Crawford Brown as Mrs. Votey, Kyle Gibson as Danny Huggins, Peggy Roeder as Ruth Huggins, Ronne Troup as Mrs. Anderson, Scott Michael Campbell (1) as EMT Riley Brown, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Patricia Gaul as Mrs. Ethridge, Steven Gilborn as Dr. Randall, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint, Stogie Kenyatta as Bagwell, Jake Lloyd as Jimmy Sweet, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Jim Mapp as Mr. Buchanan, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Jose Felipe Padron as Omar, Stephen Pocock as Richard 'Ricky' Tomco, Michael Ralph as Mr. Alexander, Jane Marla Robbins as Sylvia, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Jeffrey W. Langford II as Jeffrey, Claudia Levy as Molly, Amy Mayer as Mrs. Taylor, Nadia Verde as Leita
Director: Lance Gentile
Writer: Joe Sachs
 
44 :02x19 - Fire in the Belly (Apr/25/1996)
Weaver allows a videographer, Iris, to document ER procedures as a study guide. Greene is initially resistant, since Iris is a former patient. Ultimately, Greene and Iris share a romantic evening together. Benton's misdiagnosis of a cancer patient lands him in hot water with his colleagues and Hicks. Carter competes with a new surgical intern, Dale Edson. Carter's childish behavior leads to Harper breaking up with him. Chloe gains visitation rights with baby Susie.
Guest Stars: J. P. Manoux as Mime, Paul Dooley as Henry Lewis, Matthew Glave as Dale Edson, Claudette Nevins as Judge, Bibi Besch as Ethel Garvey, Robert Louis Kempf (3) as Button Man, Tony Perez as Mr. Mendoza, Duke Moosekian as Detective, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse, Joanna Gleason as Iris, Perry Anzilotti as Perry, Anesthesiologist, Scott Michael Campbell (1) as EMT Riley Brown, Miller Daurey as Virgil, Kevin Duran as Jeremy, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Marg Helgenberger as Karen Hines, Michael C. Mahon as Joe, Chloe's Boyfriend, Richard Minchenberg as Dr. P.K. Simon, Vucelich's Assistant, Consuela Nance as Cashier, Maggie Palomo as Mrs. Mendoza, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Emily Wagner as Pickman, | Uncredited: Shaun Duke as Detective
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala
Writer: Paul Manning
 
45 :02x20 - Fevers of Unknown Origin (May/02/1996)
Ross and Benton put aside their differences when they work to save a little girl hurt in a water heater explosion. Lewis deals with losing custody of Susie by throwing herself into work -- and saving a few lives in the process. Greene continues to finalize his divorce, but has sex with his estranged wife in the meantime. Carter thinks working with Ross will be easy...Ross starts dating his father's boss.
Guest Stars: Romy Rosemont as Joanne Barris, Eddie Mui as Old Banger, Annie O'Donnell as Eve, Pierre Epstein as Dr. Bradley, Mariangela Pino as Mr. Delanova's Daughter, Vien Hong as Young Banger, Al Ruscio as Mr. Delanova, Scott Williamson as Unknown, Rex Ryon as Eugene, Lynn Milgrim as Ms. Crandell, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Scott Michael Campbell (1) as EMT Riley Brown, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Christine Elise as Dr. Harper Tracy, Christopher Graves (2) as Danny, Kevin Graves as Josh, Christine Harnos as Jennifer Greene, Marg Helgenberger as Karen Hines, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Michael C. Mahon as Joe, Chloe's Boyfriend, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Chad McKnight as Officer Wilson, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Fran Montano as Mr. Johnson, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Deezer D. as Malik, Lily Mariye as Lily, Meloney Black as Becky
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Carol Flint
 
46 :02x21 - Take These Broken Wings (May/09/1996)
Ross turns to his mother for help when his father skips town with Karen's money. Meanwhile, Weaver tells Greene she'll support Lewis as chief resident if Greene will help Weaver become an ER attending physician. Hathaway covers for Shep, who is increasingly more unstable since Raul's death. Officer Grabarsky and Nurse Wright get engaged.
Guest Stars: Mike Genovese (1) as Officer Al Grabarsky, Piper Laurie as Sarah Ross, Dylan Haggerty as Coach Yazerski, Kyla Pratt as Lily, Reg E. Cathey as Haskell, Emily Kuroda as Dottie, Joanna Gleason as Iris, Gabrielle Boni as TC Lucas, Ashlee Lauren as Annie, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Scott Michael Campbell (1) as EMT Riley Brown, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Adriano González as Father Ruiz Anchia, Marg Helgenberger as Karen Hines, Jake Lloyd as Jimmy Sweet, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Mary McCann (1) as Judith Ramsey, James Farentino as Ray Ross, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Emily Wagner as Pickman
Director: Anthony Edwards (1)
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
47 :02x22 - John Carter, M.D. (May/16/1996)
Greene announces that Lewis has been selected as chief resident for next year and Weaver as the ER attending physician -- with less-than-happy reactions. Lewis ultimately refuses the offer. Jeanie and Benton are tested for the AIDS virus after Jeanie learns that her estranged husband, Al is HIV positive. Carter misses his degree ceremony while caring for a critically ill young girl. Frustrated by medical insurance red tape infringing upon patient care, Nurse Hathaway quits.
Guest Stars: Steven Anderson (1) as Dr. Davitch, Rae'Ven Larrymore-Kelly as Monique, Michael Manuel as Richard, William Lucking as Kenny Brannigan, John Furey as Jason Lucas, Felicity LaFortune as Annette Lucas, Gabrielle Boni as TC Lucas, Colleen McQuade as Isabel, Judith Malina as "June Allyson", Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Marg Helgenberger as Karen Hines, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Mary Mara as Loretta Sweet, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Charles Noland as E-Ray, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Carl Vucelich, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Christine Harnos as Jenn Greene, Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Lily Mariye as Lily, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Monté Russell as Zadro
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: John Wells (1)
 

Season 3
48 :03x01 - Dr. Carter, I Presume (Sep/26/1996)
Dr. Carter begins his surgical internship, but his first shift as a doctor is not what he expected. When 4th of July casualties inundate the ER, Carter is reassigned back downstairs -- and forced to make life or death decisions on his own. Jeanie and Benton receive the results of their HIV tests. Ross fails to convince Dr. Greene of the joys of being single. Hathaway's financial situation forces her to return to work.
Guest Stars: Rayford Barnes as Jim, Michelle Clunie as Gretchen, Karen Hensel as Keller, Stephen Rappaport as Matthew, Anita Dangler as Lukesi, David Schwimmer as Dr. Karubian, Melissa Chan as Leung, Richard Haje as Taylor, Michael Andrew Kelly (1) as Cop #1, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Jamaal Carter as Teenager, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ron Eldard as Ray 'Shep' Shepard, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Lydia Hazan as Dr. Julie Dixon, Wallace Langham as Dr. Melvoin, Richard Lexsee as Paramedic, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Charles Noland as E-Ray, Ving Rhames as Walt Robbins, Lucy Rodriguez as Nurse Bjerke, Chet Warner as Truman
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
49 :03x02 - Let the Games Begin (Oct/03/1996)
Jeanie struggles with her decision to keep her HIV-positive status a secret and also starts receiving Al's medical bills. Lewis and Greene bond over their pathetic social lives and recent dating disasters. Hathaway considers selling her money pit of a house, until her mother intervenes. Carter treats his elderly neighbor. When a nearby hospital is shutdown, its staff is merged with County General's; Dr. Donald Anspaugh is brought in as the new Chief of Staff.
Guest Stars: Raye Birk (1) as Mr. Hartley, Tony Carreiro as Unknown, Mike Houlihan as Tow Truck Driver, Eric Christmas (1) as Mr. Heath, Kate Goehring as Julie, Matt Landers as Brett Smith, Adam Sutton as Alex, Marji Martin as PCP Woman, Steve Vinovich as Wayne Lentloff, Nancy Linari as Elizabeth Puro, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Elizabeth Barondes as Heather, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Eileen Brennan as Betty, Matthew Carey (1) as Teenage Boy (as Matthew Thomas Carey), Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Rose Gregorio as Helen Hathaway, Isabella Hofmann as AIDS Clinic Doctor, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Mary Anne McGarry as Alice Wakely, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Danny Roque as Manny, Walter Teper as Security Man, Alma Washington as Passenger, Bridget Hoffman as Mrs. Bradley, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Charles Noland as E. Ray, Emily Rossman as Lisa
Director: Tom Moore (1)
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
50 :03x03 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell (Oct/10/1996)
With the merging of now-defunct Southside and County General, the ER gains a new intern, Maggie Doyle and must contend with their new Chief of Staff, Anspaugh. The patient load also increases. Weaver learns about Jeanie's HIV status; Benton transfers out of Anspaugh's cardiothoracic elective to work with a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Abby Keaton. Carter's neighbor, ignores Carter's advice and smokes while using her oxygen tank -- consequently blowing up their apartment building.
Guest Stars: Robert Mont as Animal Control Cop, Wiley Pickett as Impaled Man, George Murdock as Unknown, John Diehl as Johnson's Son, Sandra Kinder as Secretary, Caroline Williams (1) as Scrub Nurse, Dennis Fimple as Dante, Eileen Brennan as Betty, Josie Kim as Nurse Hodges, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Elizabeth Barondes as Heather, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Sara Rue as Jane, Lawrence Tierney as Jack Johnson, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Deezer D. as Malik, Lily Mariye as Lily, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Warner Saunders as TV Reporter
Director: Perry Lang
Writer: Jason Cahill
 
51 :03x04 - Last Call (Oct/17/1996)
Benton is busted by Dr. Keaton for his lack of compassion for the pediatric patients and families. Carter, on the other hand, is praised for understanding the emotional side of medicine. Carter also moves in with Gant since he is temporarily homeless after an apartment fire destroyed his place. When a seizing woman is brought into the ER, Ross recognizes her as his one-night-stand from the night before. However, he can't even remember her name. Greene turns down Lewis's offer to vacation in Hawaii, but agrees to apartment-sit for her while she's away.
Guest Stars: Lisa Darr as Nadine Wilkes, Jane Daly as Beth Armitage, Charmin Lee as Hostess, Jim O'Heir as McKenna, Bruce Beatty as Howard, Mena Suvari as Laura-Lee Armitage, Michael Cannizzo (1) as Cedrone, Gerry Del Sol as Security Officer, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Eileen Brennan as Betty, Mike Cannizzo (1) as Cedrone (as Michael Cannizzo), Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Irene Choi as Jung Koo Bek, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Rose Gregorio as Helen Hathaway, Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Allison Mackie as Claire Wilkes, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Charles Noland as E-Ray, John Wareham as Dr. Baker, Brian Wimmer as Mickey, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Lily Mariye as Lily, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Irene Cho as Jung Koo
Director: Rod Holcomb
Writer: Samantha Howard Corbin (1)
Songs: Martina McBride -- Wild Angels
 
52 :03x05 - Ghosts (Oct/31/1996)
The Halloween shift starts off with a bang when an injured Frankenstein arrives with a gunshot wound to the chest. Gant and Carter compare evaluations and Gant discovers that Benton is being tougher on him so that no one thinks his race gains him preferential treatment. Jeanie clashes with the new intern, Doyle over a DNR patient. Hathaway and Ross take the maiden shift in Anspaugh's "baby" - the mobile health van. Lewis returns from vacation -- but doesn't admit to Greene that she didn't go to Hawaii due to her fear of flying.
Guest Stars: Gina Gallego as Instructor, Wilson Raiser as Frankenstein, Lucy Rodriguez as Nurse Bjerke, Roz Witt as Saleswoman, Ernest Perry, Jr. as Gus, Patti Tippo as Debby, Lauren Robinson as Tina, Kayla Henry as Butterfly, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Clement E. Blake as Homeless Man (as Clement E. Blake), Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Kirsten Dunst as Charlene 'Charlie' Chiemingo, Chris Edwards (1) as William Litman, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Gary Leroi Gray (1) as Mummy Boy (as G. LeRoi Gray), Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Courtney Miller as Baseball Girl, Richardson Morse as Tin Man, Arthur Perry as Doctor Boy, Johnny Sanchez as Young Man, William Schallert as Mitchell Jennings, Pat Tanzillo as Body, Joseph Tello as Skeleton, Wayne Terry as Patient, Oren Williams as Pirate Boy, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Yvette Freeman as Haleh, Laura Cerón as Chuny, Deezer D. as Malik, Lily Mariye as Lily, Emily Wagner as Pickman, Lynn A. Henderson as Olbes, Aishah Jennett as Witch Girl, Kylie Erica Mar as Princess
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Neal Baer
 
53 :03x06 - Fear of Flying (Nov/07/1996)
In response to a remote, near-fatal car accident, doctors Greene and Lewis ride in a rescue helicopter to help the victims. Lewis momentarily gets over her fear of flying and arrives on scene to help a family of four involved in the crash. When the parents, their seven-year-old son and infant daughter are airlifted back to the ER, it's up to Benton and the others to save them.
Guest Stars: Geoff Meed as Bart, Meg Thalken as McManus, James Krag (1) as Dumary, Jenny O'Hara as Nurse Rhonda Sterling, Carole Goldman as Doc, Jonathon Patterson as Zach #2, Joshua Patterson as Zach #1, Anna Berger as Mr. Brazil's Caregiver, Perry Anzilotti as Perry, Anesthesiologist, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Dwier Brown as Dr. David Herlihy, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Chris Edwards (1) as William Litman, James 'Ike' Eichling as Hurst, Larry Eisenberg as Hubert Skinner, California Cryonics, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Cecil Hoffman (1) as Gail Herlihy (as Cecil Hoffmann), Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Lance Gentile
 
54 :03x07 - No Brain, No Gain (Nov/14/1996)
While obsessing over a critically ill baby in his care, Dr. Benton uses heroic measures to sustain the life of a gang banger already declared brain dead by Dr. Ross. Ross is again second-guessed when Dr. Greene steps in to diffuse Ross's argument with the father of a 6-year-old boy with an infected wound. Dr. Carter's suspicion that a surgical patient has psychological problems leads to a confrontation with Dr. Dale Edson. Nurse Hathaway continues to clash with an inexperienced nurse, who makes another serious mistake. Dr. Greene treats a slightly injured social anthropologist who gives him new insight into human courtship behavior.
Guest Stars: Joan McMurtrey as Birdwatcher, William Sanderson as Mr. Percy, Don Perry as Dr. Stan Breedlove, Kathleen Freeman (1) as Rhonda's Patient, Lucy Rodriguez as Nurse Bjerke, Tom Towles as Teenage Boy's Father, Jenny O'Hara as Nurse Rhonda Sterling, Sab Shimono as Dr. Okida, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Te-See Bender as Mrs. Urbanski, Dwier Brown as Dr. David Herlihy, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Robert Clendenin as Anesthesiologist, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Wanda-Lee Evans as Mrs. Dorsett, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Cecil Hoffman (1) as Gail Herlihy (as Cecil Hoffmann), Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, David McSwain as Mr. Urbanski, Charles Noland as E-Ray, Logan Pulizzi as Ronnie, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry
Director: David Nutter
Writer: Paul Manning
 
55 :03x08 - Union Station (Nov/21/1996)
Dr. Lewis and Dr. Greene are faced with a personal decision that will affect both their futures. Dr. Keaton tries to teach Dr. Benton a new approach to surgery. Nurse Hathaway fights with the nursing administrator over her staff being pulled out to float in other departments. Jeanie is surprised at Al's sudden maturity. When a drunk woman comes into the ER in labor, Dr. Doyle reports her to the police. On Healthmobile duty, Dr. Ross bends the rules to help a teenage girl, Charlie, who brings in a friend's baby for vaccinations. Nurse Wright and Officer Grabarsky's wedding plans take an unexpected turn.
Guest Stars: Joe Unger as Joe, Skip Stellrecht as Chaplain, Buck Kartalian as Lloyd Frick, Fran Bennett (1) as Phyllis?, Kaleb Dixon as Hockey Player, Amy Benedict as Mom, David Kirkwood as Mr. Reynolds, Jonathon Patterson as Zach Herlihy, Marnie Andrews (1) as Sister, John Bakos as Conductor, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Dwier Brown as Dr. David Herlihy, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Kirsten Dunst as Charlene 'Charlie' Chiemingo, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Mike Genovese (1) as Officer Al Grabarsky, Valeria Ghiran as Romanian Mom, Kevin Scott Greer (1) as Pedestrian on L with Dr. Green, Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Cecil Hoffman (1) as Gail Herlihy (as Cecil Hoffmann), Harris Laskaway as Siebert, Deborah May as Mary Cain, Georgienne Millen as Reeva, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Sam Sanders as Porter #1, Diana Theodore as Teenage Girl, | Uncredited: Abraham Benrubi as Jerry
Director: Tom Moore (1)
Writer: Carol Flint
 
56 :03x09 - Ask Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies (Dec/12/1996)
With the ER understaffed since Lewis's departure, Greene steps up to take a more active and strict interest in running things. After treating Al Boulet, Greene becomes suspicious of Jeanie and investigates her health status. Carter and Keaton continue their intimate relationship. Hathaway continues her pre-med studies but oversteps her boundaries with Weaver.
Guest Stars: John Bellucci as Father, Martin Grey as Wilburne, Steven Scott as Sword Boy #2, Vera Lockwood as Mrs. McCourt, Stan Sellers as James, Claudette Roche as Mrs. Murison, Chris Edwards (1) as William Litman, Kevin Carroll as Clerk, Mike Kennedy (1) as Dean, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Corbin Bleu as Little Boy, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Anne-Marie Johnson as Sickle-Cell Patient, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Deborah May as Mary Cain, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Charles Noland as E-Ray, Thomas Scott as Swordboy #1
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Barbara Hall
 
57 :03x10 - Homeless for the Holidays (Dec/19/1996)
While Dr. Greene and Dr. Weaver work out their differences regarding a policy for HIV-positive workers, Jeanie decides to put a stop to the rumors that a staff member has AIDS. Dr. Carter asks Dr. Gant to spend the holidays with his family, then backs out to accept an invitation from Dr. Keaton. Charlie, brings a seriously ill baby in to see Dr. Ross. Dr. Doyle treats a battered woman and helps her escape from an abusive husband. A severely burned homeless man makes Greene promise to look after his dog, Nick. Dr. Benton has a disappointing conversation with Keaton. Ross drops in on Nurse Hathaway's traditional Ukrainian Christmas to ask a favor.
Guest Stars: Ellen Wheeler as Unknown, Eamonn Roche as Mr. Lang, Charles Dierkop as Collins, Gloria LeRoy as Beth Lang, Kenneth Danziger as Unknown, J. P. Stevenson as Unknown, Tia Texada as Gloria, Shelly Desai as Cabbie, K. J. Sanchez as Mrs. Romero, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Kirsten Dunst as Charlene 'Charlie' Chiemingo, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Rose Gregorio as Helen Hathaway, Christine Harnos as Jennifer Simon, Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Bruce Nozick as Craig Simon
Director: Davis Guggenheim
Writer: Samantha Howard Corbin (1)
 
58 :03x11 - Night Shift (Jan/16/1997)
Dr. Weaver talks Jeanie into assisting in a study on the effect of exercise on night-shift workers. Dr. Greene, battling with the hospital attorney who refuses to let him treat an incoherent patient, finds an unexpected friend in Nurse Marquez. Nurse Hathaway's solution to the hospital's budget crises upsets the nursing staff. When Charlie, reappears and asks Dr. Ross for another favor, his refusal to help unwittingly puts her in a dangerous situation. Dr. Carter avoids listening to Dr. Gant's personal problems, and sneaks off to a rendezvous with Dr. Keaton. Frustrated in his attempt to secure another pediatric surgery rotation, Dr. Benton takes out his anger on Dr. Gant in front of the hospital staff. Later, Benton, Carter and Doyle frantically work to save a man who threw himself in front of the train -- and soon realize it's Dr. Gant.
Guest Stars: Bruce Wright as Unknown, James McDonnell (2) as Unknown, David McKnight as Janitor, Ann Hearn as Shelly, Charles Dugan as Mr. Risse, Dino Anello as Orderly, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Jim Brooks (1) as Mike (as J.R. Brooks), Bill Calvert (1) as (as William Calvert), Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Kirsten Dunst as Charlene 'Charlie' Chiemingo, Omar Epps as Dr. Dennis Gant, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Glenne Headly as Dr. Abby Keaton, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Deborah May as Mary Cain, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, John Rubinstein as Dr. Kenner, Pediatric Surgeon
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Paul Manning
 
59 :03x12 - Post Mortem (Jan/23/1997)
Guilty over Gant's death, Carter blames himself for not being a better friend. Benton remains unwilling to talk about the matter, further irritating Carter.Charlie asks Ross to be her guardian -- but Ross refuses. Meanwhile, the nurses stage a sick out to protest cuts in overtime pay, leaving Hathaway to pick up the slack. The result is the death of a homeless man that Hathaway administered the wrong blood to.
Guest Stars: Fredric Lehne as Unknown, Paul Collins (3) as Unknown, Benjamin Brown as Lab Tech, Iqbal Theba as Dr. Zogoiby, Brandis Kemp as Temp Nurse, Jodi Taffel as Surgical Nurse, Clare Wren as Mrs. Chimenga, Melissa Chan as Dr. Leung Joo Hua, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Jack Blessing as Roger Drummond, Labor Relations, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Kirsten Dunst as Charlene 'Charlie' Chiemingo, Jami Gertz as Dr. Nina Pomerantz, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Harry J. Lennix as Dr. Greg Fischer, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Deborah May as Mary Cain, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Charles Noland as E-Ray, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Tyrone Tann as Best Man
Director: Jacque Toberen
Writer: Carol Flint
 
60 :03x13 - Fortune's Fools (Jan/30/1997)
Carter confronts Benton about his inability to deal with Gant's death. Benton must also deal with the fact that his former girlfriend, Carla, is pregnant as a result of their recent night together. Greene and Marquez break off their romance; Greene is encouraged by Anspaugh to pursue a teaching position. Labor relations uses Hathaway's screw up to thwart negotiations with the other nurses, until Hathaway takes total responsibility for the incident and gets suspended. Ross treats a boy who is convinced he is Superman.
Guest Stars: Alex Rodine as Sasha, Victor Raider-Wexler as Vascular Doctor, Diane Delano as Delores, Seth Adkins as Benny Miles, Marnie McPhail as Unknown, Jimmy Staszkiel as Curtis, Lisa Lord as Leslie Wu, Kevin Tighe as Sgt. Mattimore, Kelly Perine as Matt Collins, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Caitlin Dulany as Heather Morgan, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Jim Hatch (1) as Mr. Cliffe, Harry J. Lennix as Dr. Greg Fischer, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Tony Maggio as Tom Clayton, Chicago Sun-Times Reporter, Deborah May as Mary Cain, Jennifer McComb as Cindy Patterson, Carmen Mormino as Bartender, Anjul Nigam as Alex Ghandar, Charles Noland as E-Ray, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Ann Ryerson as Oncology Doctor, Tom Silardi as Officer Pino, Jim Staskel as Curtis, Ray Toler as Gibbs, Billie Worley as Mike Patterson
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Jason Cahill
 
61 :03x14 - Who's Appy Now? (Feb/06/1997)
Newly single Dr. Greene cancels a date so he can instead juggle two other women on the same night. However, all three discover the truth and one, Dr. Pomerantz is particularly peeved. Doyle and Carter learn to cooperate when Doyle takes Carter to a rifle range and teaches him to shoot. Carter performs an appendectomy on Benton and Nurse Haleh Adams takes over for suspended Hathaway.
Special Guest Stars: Jami Gertz as Dr. Nina Pomerantz, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, | Guest Stars: Chad Lindberg as Jad Houston, Clea DuVall as Katie Reed, Craig Thomas as Roger, Cynthia Lamontagne as Paula McKenzie, Veronica Cartwright as Mrs. Houston, Tim Bagley as Archie Papion, Perry Anzilotti as Anesthesiologist, Daniel T. Parker (1) as Kevin, Henry DiGiovanni as Delivery Man, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Caitlin Dulany as Heather Morgan, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Harry J. Lennix as Dr. Greg Fischer, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Daniel Parker (1) as Kevin, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala
Writer: Neal Baer
 
62 :03x15 - The Long Way Around (Feb/13/1997)
Nurse Hathaway is among those shopping at a family-owned convenience store when a robbery attempt goes awry. The store owner injures one of the robbers, James, and is badly wounded himself when the second robber, Duncan, panics and takes everyone hostage. While police cars gather outside the store, Hathaway must use her medical skills and the crude implements available in the store to keep the wounded alive and to maintain calm among the hostages and the gunmen. She finds unlikely support from her 10-year-old neighbor, Robert. Meanwhile, Dr. Ross and the hospital staff anxiously await word as the crisis unfolds.
Special Guest Stars: Ewan McGregor as Duncan Stewart, | Guest Stars: Mark Morettini as Lockhart, Robert Mohler as Kroopf, Richard Cotovsky as Homeless Man, Mason Gamble as Robert Potter, Marisol Nichols as Angie, Cedric Young as Leon, Nathan Davis (1) as Mr. Novotny, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Currie Graham as James, Ruth Maleczech as Marita Novotny, G. Riley Mills as Joseph, Jan Rubeš as Mr. Duzak, Yvette Freeman as Nurse Haleh Adams, Deezer D. as Nurse Malik McGrath, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, Lily Mariye as Nurse Lily Jarvik
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
63 :03x16 - Faith (Feb/20/1997)
Dr. Benton's attempt to placate Carla is met with contempt, and he returns to the hospital for the first time since his appendectomy. Dr. Carter is working extra-long hours to cover shifts left vacant by Dr. Gant's death, but he manages to catch another doctor's critical error. When Dr. Greene learns that a 37-year-old Down's Syndrome patient with an enlarged heart has been denied a heart transplant, he takes the matter up with Dr. Pomerantz. Complying with the demands of an 18-year-old cystic fibrosis patient, Dr. Ross must remove the respirator which keeps the boy alive. Following her suspension, Nurse Hathaway is reinstated at the hospital and decides to take the medical admissions test. Jeanie and Dr. Fischer continue their tentative relationship with a second date.
Special Guest Stars: Louise Latham as Mrs. Cupertino, Jami Gertz as Dr. Nina Pomerantz, Rose Gregorio as Helen Hathaway, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, | Guest Stars: Chad Lindberg as Jad Houston, Clea DuVall as Katie Reed, Marianne Muellerleile as Mrs. Jonowski, Cynthia Avila as Psych Clerk, Charlie Dell as Unknown, Merri Biechler as Yolanda, Dawn McMillan as Samantha Ewing, Louise C. Brown as Louise Cupertino, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Veronica Cartwright as Mrs. Houston, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Harry J. Lennix as Dr. Greg Fischer, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Deborah May as Mary Cain, Blair Williamson as Jimmy Doyle, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
64 :03x17 - Tribes (Apr/10/1997)
When two teenagers -- one white and one black -- are brought in with gunshot wounds, Dr. Greene must deal with his own racial attitudes, angry family members and a retaliation shooting. Dr. Carter struggles to diagnose a patient previously written off as a crack addict. Nurse Hathaway treats a young victim of date rape. Dr. Benton is forced to get involved when Carla comes into the ER with minor injuries from a car accident, and Jeanie discovers other complications. Dr. Weaver tries to convince an injured paraplegic man to enter a detox program. Dr. Hicks makes an unexpected offer to Benton.
Special Guest Stars: CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Christine Harnos as Jennifer Greene, Joe Torry as Chris Law, | Guest Stars: David Hayward as Unknown, Jennifer Hale as Gloria, Norris Young as Kenny Law, Marlene Warfield as Babs Shembert, Louisa Abernathy as Mrs. Law, Cory Buck (1) as Tommy, Richard Fancy as Mr. Thomas, Steve Vinovich as Wayne Lentloff, Mark Sivertsen as Unknown, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, John Bolger as Litle League Baseball Trainer, Theodore Borders as Keyshawn, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Dennis Cockrum as Mr. Brown, Handicapped Jaywalker, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Alan Johnson (1) as Groom, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Virginia Morris as Dr. Angela Hicks, Bonnie Root as Lori, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Yvette Freeman as Nurse Haleh Adams, Lily Mariye as Nurse Lily Jarvik
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Lance Gentile
 
65 :03x18 - You Bet Your Life (Apr/17/1997)
Greene struggles to juggle the demands of the ER and his increasingly problematic daughter, Rachel. Nonetheless, he agrees to write an article for a medical journal in order to better his chances for a teaching position at the hospital. When Anspaugh refuses to perform a complicated surgery on a "lost cause," Carter goes behind his back and gets Hicks to do it. While the patient survives, Carter is placed on probation. Benton tells Carla he wants to accept financial responsibility for her and his baby. Hathaway awaits the results of the MCAT.
Guest Stars: Luck Hari as OB Nurse, Joseph Culp as Roger Alner, Lois Foraker as Ida Blinder, Adrienne Smith as Betsy, Richard Zobel as Mr. Gearhart, Gene Lythgow as Cop, Gia Carides as Suzanne Alner, Marisol Lucia as Mrs. Hilderbrand, Blayne Weaver as Jeffrey, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Ramon Bieri as Mr. Bartok, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Jami Gertz as Dr. Nina Pomerantz, Harry J. Lennix as Dr. Greg Fischer, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Ted Rooney as Neonatologist Dr. Tabash, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Paul Manning
 
66 :03x19 - Calling Dr. Hathaway (Apr/24/1997)
Hathaway passes her MCAT with flying colors and Weaver begins treating her like a med student. However, Hathaway decides that she loves nursing too much for a career change. Benton discovers that Carla has diabetes, which gives him concern for his unborn child. Carter fails to report Edson's misdiagnosis, fearing that Anspaugh wouldn't believe him anyway. A genetically engineered mouse escapes the lab and runs loose through the ER.
Guest Stars: Barry Cutler as McCollum, Denise Johnson as Emma Pomerantz, Patricia Place as Mrs. Romero, Julie Hagerty as Brenda Wilkerson, Kevin McDermott as Gunderson, Harry Shearer as John Smythe, Leslie Rivers as Mrs. Meeks, Casey Floresca as Brownie, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Jami Gertz as Dr. Nina Pomerantz, Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Vanessa Marquez as Nurse Wendy Goldman, Cynthia Martells as Andrea Thompson, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Samantha Howard Corbin (1), Jason Cahill
 
67 :03x20 - Random Acts (May/01/1997)
Benton acts as Carla's birthing coach, but she wants someone less critical and more reliable. Jeanie tries to get her HIV-positive, ex-husband into her current boyfriend's AIDS study. Greene is threatened by the brother of a gunshot victim who was caught in the crossfire of a drug dispute. The victim, a black man, died while the white drug dealer survived. Later, in the hospital bathroom, Dr. Greene is viciously attacked by an unknown assailant.
Special Guest Stars: Michael Beach as Al Boulet, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Joe Torry as Chris Law, | Guest Stars: A. J. Marton as Peter Knight, Julius Harris as Gramps, Stanley Kamel as Dr. "Fin" Leosch, Gabriel Mann as Unknown, Iqbal Theba as Dr. Zogoiby, Scott Haven as P.K. Palmer IV, Suanne Spoke as OB Receptionist, Holly Smith as Mrs. Palmer, Susan Krebs as Unknown, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Pat Cochran (1) as Dr. Kramer, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Harry J. Lennix as Dr. Greg Fischer, Joe Lisi as Mr. Gunther, Spider Madison as Carl Twomey (as Gabriel Mick), Heather Matarazzo as Alissa Gunther, Mary Beth McDonough (1) as Jean Twomey (as Mary McDonough), Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Sonsee Neu as Bridget (as Sonsee Ahray), Sam Sarpong as Gangster #1, Kirsten Holly Smith as Mrs. Palmer, Mason Storm as Skateboarder
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Carol Flint
 
68 :03x21 - Make a Wish (May/08/1997)
Carla goes into labor eight weeks early, causing a frantic Benton to overstep his bounds. Benton and Carla grow further apart as their baby's life hangs in the balance. Carter contemplates whether or not he's cut out to be a surgeon, while Jeanie rekindles her relationship with Al. Ross helps the nurses surprise Carol with a birthday party. Greene, battered physically and psychologically, returns to work amid heightened security.
Special Guest Stars: Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Jami Gertz as Dr. Nina Pomerantz, | Guest Stars: Larry Brandenburg as Mr. Lensky, Shashawnee Hall (1) as Det. Ford, David Fabrizio as Michael Hanson, Bill Marcus as Mr. Biggers, Elias D. Coe as Russell, Chad Cox as Harry Smith, Bairbre Dowling as Dorgan, Al Vicente as Luis, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Charles Noland as E-Ray, Ted Rooney as Neonatologist Dr. Tabash
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
69 :03x22 - One More for the Road (May/15/1997)
Carter decides he wants to give up his surgical residency to pursue emergency medicine, even if it means working for free. Surgery is performed on Benton's premature baby, but he fears permanent brain damage. Greene destroys the doctors' lounge prompting Ross and others to confront him about his tenous mental state. Charlie, the 14-year-old that Ross met through the Healthmobile, arrives in the ER after a drug overdose. Later, Ross and Hathaway share a kiss.
Guest Stars: Erica Hubbard as Girl on El, Gabriel Damon as Tommy, Ralph Meyering, Jr. as Unknown, Shashawnee Hall (1) as Det. Ford, Mary Cadorette as Carla Kramer, Clarinda Ross as Mrs. Martinez, Cynthia Graham as Unknown, Maria Bello as Dr. Anna Del Amico, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, John Bradley (1) as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Kirsten Dunst as Charlene 'Charlie' Chiemingo, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, JoNell Kennedy (1) as Judy Munder (as Jonell Kennedy), Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Nan Martin as Mrs. Curwane, Vanessa Martinez as Tiffany, Charles Noland as E-Ray, CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks, Ted Rooney as Neonatologist Dr. Tabash, Michael Vira as Chuck Martinez, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: John Wells (1)
 

Season 4
70 :04x01 - Ambush (Sep/25/1997)
When a documentary video crew invades the ER to follow Dr. Greene and his co-workers through a typical day, everyone is self-conscious at first, but gradually becomes accustomed to being taped. While the cameras watch, Greene treats a musician with esophageal cancer. Dr. Carter is embarrassed when the cameras catch his undignified encounter with a patient. Newly arrived from England, surgical resident Dr. Elizabeth Corday confuses everyone with her unfamiliar medical terms. Dr. Ross and Nurse Hathaway treat a toddler who appears to have been bitten by the family dog. Greene and Dr. Del Amico treat a man who received a severe injury while trying to save a teenage boy from a vicious gang beating. When Dr. Morgenstern becomes suddenly ill while cameras are in the room, Dr. Weaver is concerned about his privacy.
Guest Stars: Summer Phoenix as Petra, Justina Machado as Unknown, Silas Weir Mitchell as Luis, David Stifel as Boz, John Hawkes (1) as P.A., Jesse Borrego as HIV-Positive Patient, Brent Jennings (1) as Nat, Sherman Howard as Unknown, Googy Gress as Head Lac, Darnell Williams as Mr. Williams, Carlos Alvarado as Gang Member, Darion Basco as Justin Chang, Peter Birkenhead as Drummer, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, François Chao as Neurosurgeon, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Lisa Edelstein as Documentarian Aggie Orton, Matthew Fishman as Todd Lebeck, Audrey Gelfund as Weeping Woman (as Audrey Gelfand), J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, Nicki Micheaux as Mrs. Williams, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Jessie Nelson as George, Nick Offerman as Petra, John Pleshette as Boz, Steve Stone as Himself (voice), Tracy Vilar as Doris
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Writer: Carol Flint
 
71 :04x02 - Something New (Oct/02/1997)
Dr. Carter tries to overcome his frustration at being once again considered a first-year intern and having to run his cases by Dr. Doyle, while his new medical student keeps disappearing to work on research. Dr. Elizabeth Corday begins working with Dr. Benton on trauma cases. With one hurdle cleared for Benton's baby, he and Carla finally give their son a name. Dr. Ross and Nurse Hathaway continue their renewed romance. After interviewing several candidates for the new desk clerk position, Dr. Greene impulsively hires a young woman. While Dr. Morgenstern awaits angioplasty, Dr. Weaver becomes Acting Chief of Emergency Services and wastes no time making administrative changes.
Special Guest Stars: Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, | Guest Stars: Gus Corrado as Bluefield, Don Perry as Dr. Sam Breedlove, Danielle Harris as Laura Quentin, Joanna Sanchez as Mrs. Trujillo, Valente Rodriguez as Mr. Trujillo, Peggy Mannix as Mrs. Styman, Jackie Millines as Thomas Anders, Sondra Blake as Ethyl Hayes, Roberto Alvarez (2) as Ernesto Ruiz, Gary Ballard as Arnold Plum, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, James T. Callahan (1) as Oliver, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Caitlin Dulany as Heather Morgan, Romeo Fabian as Jesus, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Anna Garduno as Mrs. McClay, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Chad Lowe as Med Student George Henry, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Ted Rooney as Neonatologist Dr. Tabash, Viola Kates Stimpson (1) as Estelle Webb, Meredith Zinner as Chasity Lee
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
72 :04x03 - Friendly Fire (Oct/09/1997)
After insisting that she and Dr. Ross keep their relationship a secret, Nurse Hathaway must deal with trusting Ross when Dr. Corday flirts with him. Dr. Greene and Dr. Carter are surprised by developments in the case of a young stroke victim. To the displeasure of everyone but Dr. Anspaugh, Dr. Weaver begins instituting cost-cutting measures and asks to review Ross's research proposal. Dr. Benton and Carla disagree about whether their baby needs a voluntary procedure. Cynthia begins work as a new desk clerk. A surprising incident occurs when Jerry examines sample merchandise brought in by a gun dealer.
Special Guest Stars: John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, | Guest Stars: Richard Grove (1) as Unknown, Danielle Harris as Laura Quentin, Michael Jace as Billy Nelson, Connie Ray as Glenda, Tegan West as Construction Owner, Daniel Quinn (1) as Unknown, Edward Blanchard as Patient, Lenny Rose as Ralph, Furley Lumpkin as Dr. Corelli, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Tom Chick as Weissbroot, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Caitlin Dulany as Heather Morgan, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Derek Montgomery as Clayton, Tim Quill as Glenda, Ted Rooney as Neonatologist Dr. Tabash, Meredith Zinner as Chasity Lee, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry, | Co-Guest Stars: Judy Herrera as Pedes Nurse (as Jade Herrera)
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala
Writer: Walon Green
 
73 :04x04 - When the Bough Breaks (Oct/16/1997)
Dr. Ross and Dr. Del Amico's disagreement over a pediatric asthma patient is overshadowed by a school bus accident which floods the ER with severely injured children. Dr. Greene's mental state begins to affect his relationship with his daughter, and he receives some unwelcome spiritual advice from a 19-year-old patient. A crack addict accuses Nurse Hathaway of injuring her newborn. Still on a cost-cutting rampage, Dr. Weaver tells Ross to find a research grant or look into private practice, then questions Jeanie's actions to save a patient. While Dr. Benton and Carla adjust to their new baby, the strained relationship between Benton and Dr. Carter erupts into an ugly confrontation.
Special Guest Stars: Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Christine Harnos as Jennifer Simon, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, | Guest Stars: David Denman as Jeremy Willis/ "Angel", Merrin Dungey as Unknown, Peter Allas as Unknown, Nicholas Sadler as Unknown, Peter Murnik as Unknown, Lillian Hurst as Mrs. Landeta, Arjay Smith as Brian, Justin Garms as Unknown, Penelope Windust as Mrs. Martineau, Jacqueline Schultz as Mrs. Blevins, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Peter Flanders as (as Pete Flanders), Kaz Garas as Tom Melgato, Justin Henry as Med Student James Sasser, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Adam Nelson as Mrs. Blevins, Tracy Vilar as Doris, Joel de la Fuente as Med Student Ivan Fu, Ulysses Cuadra (1) as Jaime Landeta
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Jack Orman
 
74 :04x05 - Good Touch, Bad Touch (Oct/30/1997)
Dr. Benton's new role as a parent begins to affect his work life. Dr. Carter struggles with his medical student Ivan and with his own career decisions. Dr. Ross offers to help when Dr. Del Amico's examination of a young athlete causes an embarrassing reaction. Nurse Hathaway's idea to open a free clinic for women and children leads her on a search for funding. Dr. Greene's deposition erupts into angry accusations against a deceased patient's family. Al Boulet's rage at his and Jeanie's situation leads to a violent incident.
Special Guest Stars: John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Paul McCrane as Dr. Robert Romano, | Guest Stars: Terry Urdang as Mrs. Angevine, Coby Bell as Brett Nicholson, Daniel Henry Murray (1) as Med Tech, Rick Overton as Mr. McNamara, Louisa Abernathy as Mrs. Law, Eleanor Zee as Marian Rice, Cooper Huckabee as Hayes, Joe Torry as Chris Law, Roberto Alvarez (2) as Ernesto Ruiz, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, David Green (1) as Alan McConagha, Justin Henry as Med Student James Sasser, Michael Horton (1) as Tom Angevine, Michael Jace as Bill Nelson, Michael Milgrom as Joseph Kupchak, Daniel Murray (1) as Med Tech (as Daniel Henry Murray), Austin James Peck as Angevine's Son, Jackie Mari Roberts as Lee (as Jackie Mari Roberts), Sam Vlahos as Pablo, Joel de la Fuente as Med Student Ivan Fu
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: David Mills (1)
 
75 :04x06 - Ground Zero (Nov/06/1997)
Dr. Greene's attitude worsens as he faces eccentric patients and continuing legal problems. Dr. Benton clashes with Dr. Corday over who gets to perform the most interesting surgeries. Dr. Weaver's struggle with budget problems leads to a difficult decision. Al Boulet tries to convince Jeanie to make a fresh start with him. Nurse Hathaway and Dr. Del Amico are shocked by a meeting with Dr. Carter's grandmother. When Dr. Ross receives disturbing personal news, Greene offers his help.
Special Guest Stars: John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Paul McCrane as Dr. Robert Romano, | Guest Stars: Patrick Kilpatrick as Matthew Lindermulder, Shaun Toub as Butler, Benjamin Brown as Cop, Josie DiVincenzo as Off. Christine Jeffrey, Benjamin King as Cosi, Monica Parker as Allergic Woman, Karl T. Wright as Dr. Eric Norris, Seth Jaffe as Prole's Assistant, Richard Edson as Vinnie LaFontaine, Clancy Brown as Dr. Ellis West, Jo Deodato Clark as Margaret Scarletti, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, James DeBello as Danny Seeff, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Taylor Negron as Mr. Prole, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Millicent Carter
Director: Darnell Martin (1)
Writer: Samantha Howard Corbin (1)
 
76 :04x07 - Fathers and Sons (Nov/13/1997)
After learning of the untimely death of his father, Dr. Ross sets off by car for California with Dr. Greene along for moral support. Ross discovers surprising facts about his father's life while wrestling with demons from his troubled childhood and comes to a decision about his future. A side trip to visit Greene's mother and father in San Diego leads to a disturbing confrontation between Ross and Greene.
Guest Stars: Rick Cramer (1) as McCormick, Bonnie Bartlett as Ruth Greene, James Dalesandro as Mexican Man, Frank Califano as Priest, Aldo Menjivar as Nacho, Sonia Iris Lozada as Mrs. Lopez, Irma A. E. Esparza as Choir Member #1, Patti Allison (1) as Motel Manager, John Cullum as David Greene, George "Buck" Flower (1) as Lamont
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
77 :04x08 - Freak Show (Nov/20/1997)
Nurse Hathaway is overwhelmed by the number of women and children who show up for her new clinic. A letter that Dr. Ross wrote to Nurse Hathaway is misplaced, leading to romantic complications for Dr. Greene. The tension between Dr. Carter and Dr. Del Amico is overshadowed when Carter's med student, Henry, faces a life-threatening emergency. Jeanie confronts Dr. Weaver over the issue of budget cuts. Dr. Benton and Dr. Corday operate on a boy with an extremely rare anatomical abnormality.
Special Guest Stars: Harold Perrineau, Jr. as Isaac Price, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Paul McCrane as Dr. Robert Romano, | Guest Stars: Frederick Dawson (1) as Bus Driver, Jascha Washington as Hector, Lawrence McNeal III as Mr. Fuhrbusch, Dan Hedaya as Herb Spivak, Amy Smallman as Myrna, Suzanne Carney as Nurse Janet, Paul Kreppel (1) as Rodney Price?, Roberto Alvarez (2) as Ernesto Ruiz, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Clancy Brown as Dr. Ellis West, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), David Green (1) as Alan McConagha, Chad Lowe as Med Student George Henry, Phil Mead as Monty, Christopher Michael as Security Officer, Cynthia Ruffin as Young Mom, Jules Sylvester as 'Jungle' Gary Lomax, Leeza Vinnichenko as Ella, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Darnell Martin (1)
Writer: Neal Baer
 
78 :04x09 - Obstruction of Justice (Dec/11/1997)
Dr. Greene has a tough day balancing work, an unusual visit from his lawyer and a growing relationship with a co-worker. Jeanie goes to the wall with Dr. Weaver over her right to a job, then faces complicated issues with Al. When Dr. Carter protects a patient's civil rights and has a run-in with a police officer, Dr. Del Amico comes to his rescue. Mother and daughter accident victims lead to tough decisions for Dr. Benton and Dr. Corday. Dr. Ross comes to the aid of a sickle cell patient whose medication has been stolen.
Special Guest Stars: Dan Hedaya as Herb Spivak, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Paul McCrane as Dr. Robert Romano, | Guest Stars: Lee Arenberg as Juke, Jack Kehler as Jail Officer, James Lashly (1) as Eddie, Lamont Johnson (1) as Strike, Megan Cavanaugh as Darlene, John P. Connolly (1) as Billy the Cop, Mindy Seeger as Barbara Leibman, Richard Morrison (1) as Mr. Deindorfer, Perry Anzilotti as Perry, Anesthesiologist, Michael Beach as Al Boulet, Clancy Brown as Dr. Ellis West, Megan Cavanagh (1) as Darlene, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Hill Harper as Mr. Jackson, Demarol Patient, Kevin Jackson (1) as Shrike, Michele Morgan (1) as Allison Beaumont, Regina Randolph as Katherine, Jonathan Scarfe as Chase Carter, | Uncredited: Kristian Quinn as Photographer
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Lance Gentile
 
79 :04x10 - Do You See What I See? (Dec/18/1997)
On a snowy Christmas Eve, Dr. Benton develops an unusual following after he and Dr. Del Amico treat a blind patient who has been hit by a car. After treating an elderly rape victim, Dr. Greene learns disturbing information about Cynthia, then makes an effort to find closure regarding his legal and emotional problems. Nurse Hathaway gives Dr. Carter's grandmother a tour of the free clinic, with dramatic results. Dr. Corday cancels her holiday plans to stay with a coma patient who regains consciousness. Dr. Weaver agrees to attend a conference on ER management with the hospital's new efficiency expert, Dr. Ellis West. At the hospital Christmas party,surprise announcements make the season bright.
Special Guest Stars: Dan Hedaya as Herb Spivak, George Eads as Paramedic Greg Powell, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Paul McCrane as Dr. Robert Romano, | Guest Stars: Kathleen Lloyd (1) as Dr. Mack, Leland Crooke as Bart, Stacey Travis as Det. Weller, Natalie Core as Mrs. Larkin, Rick Hall (1) as Detective in Larkin Case, Chad Lowe as George Henry, Connie Danese as Angela, Joe Marinelli as Joey, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Clancy Brown as Dr. Ellis West, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Lauren Hodges as Gina, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Bayani Ison as Delivery Man, Brent Jennings (1) as Nat, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Michele Morgan (1) as Allison Beaumont, Celeste Russi as Maria, Jonathan Scarfe as Chase Carter, Casey Stengel (1) as Tommy Gruger, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Millicent Carter, Joe Torry as Chris Law, Sam Vlahos as Pablo, Terrence Wayne as Floyd, Juanita Wilson as Chris Law's Grandmother
Director: Sarah Pia Anderson (1)
Writer: Jack Orman
 
80 :04x11 - Think Warm Thoughts (Jan/08/1998)
A freezing January day floods the ER with patients and homeless people seeking warmth, including Carlene who challenges Dr. Del Amico's authority, and John Burak who has an embarrassing run-in with a vending machine. Dr. Weaver lobbies the other doctors to agree to allow the Synergix Corporation to take over management of the ER. Dr. Greene is surprised to see that a former co-worker, Dr. Swift, is already on board as the attending physician for Synergix. Dr. Corday provokes an angry outburst from Dr. Romano when she goes over his head and convinces another surgeon, Dr. Kotlowitz, to perform an unusual vocal cord surgery. Drs. Benton and Carter give presentations on their respective specialties to second-year med students and are both impressed with an especially bright student, Laura Brown.
Special Guest Stars: John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Paul McCrane as Dr. Robert Romano, | Guest Stars: Stuart McLean (1) as Radiology Tech, Scott Donovan as Jason, Stacey Travis as Det. Weller, Anthony DeSando as Stanley, Dennis Boutsikaris as Dr. David Kotlowitz, Erica Yohn as Ann Reilly, Bob Glouberman as Jeff, Dena Burton as Mariah, Sarah Hudnut as Unknown, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Clancy Brown as Dr. Ellis West, Anthony DeSantis as Stanley, Rose Gregorio as Helen Hathaway, Brad William Henke (1) as John (as Brad Henke), Telma Hopkins as Carlene, Geraldine Hughes as Susan McFarlan, Michael Ironside as Dr. William 'Wild Willy' Swift, Kristine Johnson (1) as Radiology Tech, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Michele Morgan (1) as Allison Beaumont, Trevor Morgan as Scott Anspaugh, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Charles Haid
Writer: David Mills (1)
 
81 :04x12 - Sharp Relief (Jan/15/1998)
While Dr. Ross makes plans for the future, Nurse Hathaway goes on a routine ambulance ride-along with paramedic Dean Power and discovers another elderly rape victim. Dr. Anspaugh asks Jeanie to help care for his teenage son, Scott, who is battling cancer. Dr. Weaver begins to question Dr. Ellis' budget cuts. Drs. Carter and Del Amico work together, first to treat a news cameraman with an unusual abscess, then to help Carter's cousin Chase through a difficult time. Dr. Corday lends her support to a patient undergoing a delicate vocal cord surgery, while Dr. Benton has an unsettling conversation with Dr. Romano.
Guest Stars: Albert Garcia (1) as Cop, Eric Pierpoint as Unknown, Mary Wickliffe as Evidence Tech, Paul Scherrer as Unknown, Connor Trinneer as EMT, Dennis Boutsikaris as Dr. David Kotlowitz, Stephen Hornyak as Unknown, Martin Cassidy as Unknown, Daniel Alexander as Waiter, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Roberta Bassin as Francine, Clancy Brown as Dr. Ellis West, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Michele Morgan (1) as Allison Beaumont, Trevor Morgan as Scott Anspaugh
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Samantha Howard Corbin (1)
 
82 :04x13 - Carter's Choice (Jan/29/1998)
The ER is faced with a blood shortage during a fierce blizzard, leaving Dr. Carter to make a tough decision when an injured criminal is brought in for emergency treatment. Dr. Greene, Dr. Del Amico and Carter work to save a security guard who was shot when he interrupted the rape of an elderly woman. Dr. Corday offers advice when Dr. Benton is upset over Carla's plans to put baby Reese in daycare. Dr. Ross lends a sympathetic ear to Cynthia when she complains about her relationship with Greene, then is surprised when Nurse Hathaway confronts him about the flaws in their own relationship. Dr. Weaver is impressed when Dr. Ellis makes a dramatic gesture to gain her trust. Jerry appeals to Weaver to let him return to the day shift.
Guest Stars: Rebecca Tilney as Judy Cochran, George Eads as EMT Greg Powell, Chris Coppola (1) as Cop, David Paul Sommer as Robert Cochran, Victor Williams as Roger, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Clancy Brown as Dr. Ellis West, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Lily Knight as Mary Cochran, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Jonathan Scarfe as Chase Carter, David Sommer as Robert (as David Paul Sommer), Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, | Uncredited: Phil Hawn as Junkie
Director: John Wells (1)
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
83 :04x14 - Family Practice (Feb/05/1998)
When his mother is hospitalized with a broken knee, Dr. Greene, accompanied by Cynthia, returns home to San Diego to help his father cope. Greene soon realizes that his mother's medical problems are more serious than he suspected, and his search for a diagnosis leads to confrontation with his father.
Guest Stars: Greg Serano as EVAC pilot, Bonnie Bartlett as Ruth Greene, Jessica Tuck as Dr. Hemmings, Matthew Butcher as Evac Corpsman, Amanda Carlin as Librarian, Robert Symonds as Admiral Jay Jackson, Randy Kovitz as Dr. Black, Tuck Milligan as ER Doc, Sandra Marshall (1) as Patron, Ivy Borg as Trauma Nurse #1, John Cullum as David Greene, Dan Gunther as ER Doc, Brittany Haid as ER Nurse, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, Henry LeBlanc as Bartender, Holmes Osborne as Dr. Sayers, Julie Silverstone as Intern, Derek Sitter as Chopper Pilot, Kristian Sorensen as Color Guard Commander
Director: Charles Haid
Writer: Carol Flint
 
84 :04x15 - Exodus (Feb/26/1998)
When injured workers are brought into the ER after an explosion and chemical spill at a warehouse, the effects of the toxic material spread, forcing Dr. Carter to take control of the situation by setting up temporary medical quarters in the hospital cafeteria. Despite quick emergency measures, several staff members, including Dr. Weaver, suffer the effects of the fumes. Meanwhile, Dr. Corday helps treat the disaster victims, after risking her own life to save a man trapped in the collapsed warehouse. During the confusion, Dr. Ross takes a dangerous chance as he and Nurse Hathaway work to save a critically ill girl.
Guest Stars: Robert Covarrubias as Manny Lopez, Silvana Gallardo as Bertina, Michael Kagan as Chuck Arteburn, Kevin Weisman as Glenn Krakowski, John Judd as Ricci, Eva Mendes as Donna, Mickey Rooney as George Bikel, Kelsey Mulrooney as Sophie, Chuck Martinez as Unknown, Lombardo Boyar (1) as Morris Campbell, Jerome Front (1) as Alan Brackup, Melody Garrett as Jackie Teller, Christine Healy (2) as Hospital Administrator Harriet Spooner, Ed Lauter as Fire Captain Dannaker, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Adele Malis-Morey as Ida, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Joey Perillo as Leo Leipziger, Linda Porter as Inga Paulson, Kyle Richards as Nurse Dori, Diane Salinger as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Walon Green, Joe Sachs
 
85 :04x16 - My Brother's Keeper (Mar/05/1998)
Dr. Carter faces another crisis involving his cousin, Chase, and turns to his grandfather and grandmother for help. Dr. Ross encounters problems with Dr. Weaver over his research grant and discovers disturbing complications in the case of a young poisoning victim. Dr. Corday receives a performance review from Dr. Romano, then shares an awkward moment with Dr. Benton and his sister Jackie. Dr. Del Amico fights to protect a patient who has suffered an aneurysm. Jeanie Boulet continues her friendship with Scott Anspaugh.
Special Guest Stars: Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Mariska Hargitay as Cynthia Hooper, | Guest Stars: Kathleen Lloyd (1) as Dr. Mack, Eric Saiet as Alex Dibble, James Hornbeck (1) as Dr. David Zaccarria, Jack Orend as Mr. Kyle, Lisa Dinkins as Dr. Hennessy, Robert Knepper as Keith Reynolds, Mason Lucero as Jason, Bob Larkin (1) as Junior Neurologist, Tricia Cast as Mary Jo Reynolds, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, Mary Kathleen Gordon (1) as Rose Kyle, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Mister Jones (1) as Oncology Nurse (as Leslie A. Jones), Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Devon Michael (1) as Eric Reynolds, Trevor Morgan as Scott Anspaugh, Greg Mullavy as Airplane Reject, Jeffrey Noah as Adrian, George Plimpton as John Truman Carter, Sr., Jonathan Scarfe as Chase Carter, Terrie Snell as Luisa, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Millicent Carter, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Kenneth Alan Williams as Dr. Thomas Gabriel
Director: Jacque Toberen
Writer: Jack Orman
 
86 :04x17 - A Bloody Mess (Apr/09/1998)
Nurse Hathaway makes a surprising discovery when animal activists are brought into the ER after a car accident. Dr. Corday looks for candidates to help with her study on artificial blood and then deals with unexpected complications in her relationship with Dr. Benton. Jeanie and Scott Anspaugh hear bad news regarding his illness. Dr. Greene learns that Dr. Ross has come to a decision regarding his future at the hospital. Dr. Morgenstern returns to the ER for the first time since his heart attack, causing mixed emotions in Dr. Weaver. Dr. Del Amico contends with a distraught husband while trying to help his wife avoid a miscarriage. Dr. Carter continues to watch over his cousin, Chase.
Special Guest Stars: John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, | Guest Stars: Melora Marshall as Mrs. Logan, Ming Lo as Lindsey Jang, Nicole Bilderback as Claire, Kimberly Russell as Karen Fun, John Towey as Anatomy Professor, Morgan Nagler as Natalie Logan, Troy Ruptash as Dave Fern, Amy Gross as Beth, Susannah Cranage as Nurse Sullivan, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Sigal Diamant as Holly, Tricia Dong as Nurse Joyce, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Yukun Lu as Wan Sak Jang, Trevor Morgan as Scott Anspaugh, Jonathan Scarfe as Chase Carter, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Linda Gase
 
87 :04x18 - Gut Reaction (Apr/16/1998)
Dr. Morgenstern and Dr. Benton clash after a complicated surgery goes awry. Facing a new round of chemotherapy, Scott Anspaugh again turns to Jeanie for help. Dr. Ross takes unusual measures to protect the life of an ill toddler. When Dr. Del Amico learns she is a match for a bone marrow donation, she turns to Dr. Carter for advice. Later, Carter faces an unexpected challenge when he tries to encourage his grandmother to continue funding Nurse Hathaway's clinic. The annual ER banquet is a success, despite the problems Dr. Greene encounters while organizing the event.
Special Guest Stars: John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern, | Guest Stars: Lauri Johnson (1) as Oncology Nurse, Megan Cole as Pathologist, John Walcutt as Cancer Specialist, Davenia McFadden as Mrs. Bevins, Ron Trotta as Unknown, Perry Anzilotti as Perry, Anesthesiologist, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Robert Ellenstein as Oncology Nurse, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Michele Morgan (1) as Allison Beaumont, Trevor Morgan as Scott Anspaugh, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Millicent Carter, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, | Uncredited: Heath Castor as Banquet Guest
Director: T. R. Babu Subramaniam
Writer: Neal Baer
 
88 :04x19 - Shades of Gray (Apr/23/1998)
While treating expectant mothers injured in the bombing of a women's clinic, Dr. Del Amico is surprised by her reaction to a particularly difficult case. Dr. Ross counsels a distraught family on the best treatment for their injured daughter. Dr. Carter searches for a solution to his new financial problems while trying to help a victim of elder abuse. Dr. Benton takes the heat for a botched surgery, then goes to heroic lengths to save a critically injured man. Dr. Corday is surprised to see that her former patient, Alison Beaumont, is back in the ER with new injuries. Jeanie and Dr. Anspaugh support each other through a difficult day. Dr. Morgenstern makes an unexpected decision.
Guest Stars: Art LaFleur as Miles Kearney, Harris Shore as Gym Teacher, Anne Betancourt as Unknown, Tony Abatemarco as Loan Officer, John Hostetter as The Younger Mr. Newton, Cristine Rose as Mrs. Martinez, Marc Lawrence (1) as Mr. Newton, Judd Trichter as Donny, Aaron Spann as Perry, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Charlotte Colavin as Sylvia, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Badja Djola as Mike Lembreaux, Renee Faia as Brianna Thomas, Gail Grate as The Younger Mr. Newton, Jodi Knotts as Teri Newton, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Sally Livingstone as Dr. David Morganstern, Michele Morgan (1) as Allison Beaumont, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Lance Gentile
Writer: Samantha Howard Corbin (1)
 
89 :04x20 - Of Past Regret and Future Fear (Apr/30/1998)
When a patient with an unusual chemical burn is brought into the ER with only hours to live, Nurse Hathaway tries to help him make peace with the estranged family he will leave behind. After attending his son's baptism, Dr. Benton operates on a child injured in a car accident. Dr. Corday has an unsettling encounter with Dr. Romano, which will affect her relationship with Benton. Dr. Carter comes to an understanding with his grandmother over his future and the future of his cousin Chase. Dr. Ross treats a drug-addicted infant. Jeanie is angered by a young man who was injured in a dangerous game with his friends.
Guest Stars: Alex Skuby as Medivac, Castulo Guerra as Unknown, Robert DoQui as Minister, Amy Farrington as Sandy Nader, Brian Klugman as Russell, Keith Bogart as Fall Victim, Janet Rotblatt as Unknown, Michael Rapaport as Paul Canterna, Kieran Mulroney as Unknown, James LeGros as Dr. Max Rosher, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Darwyn Carson as Katherine Dunlap, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Tara Chocol as Vicki McNeal, Tricia Dong as Nurse Joyce, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Stefan Gierasch as Daniel, Rose Gregorio as Helen Hathaway, Taraji Henson as Patrice Robbins (as Taraji Henson), Jo D. Christopher Jonz as Belinski (as Jo D. Christopher Jonz), Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Howard McGillin as Herrguth, Mark Dakota Robinson as Steven Robbins (as Marc Dakota Robinson), Jonathan Scarfe as Chase Carter, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Millicent Carter, Victor Williams as Roger McGrath, | Uncredited: David C. Hayes (2) as Intern
Director: Anthony Edwards (1)
Writer: Jack Orman
 
90 :04x21 - Suffer the Little Children (May/07/1998)
The arrival of Dr. Max Rosher to do a feasibility study on a pediatric unit in the ER has a direct effect on Dr. Carter and Dr. Del Amico. Dr. Ross' unorthodox treatment of a drug-addicted infant causes a rift with Dr. Greene. Dr. Benton's efforts to defend Dr. Corday only complicate her professional relationship with Dr. Romano. Del Amico is troubled when a famous televangelist uses her illness for gain. Overwhelmed by personal problems, Jeanie turns to Dr. Weaver for support.
Guest Stars: Elisa Pensler Gabrielli (1) as Inga Peterson, James Kiriyama-Lem as Dr. Mitsuma, Stuart McLean (1) as Mike Devore, Kenneth Tigar as Dr. Keinholz, Tom Troupe as Tancred Baumgartner?, Swoosie Kurtz as Tina Marie Chambliss, Amanda Wyss as Mrs. Adams, James LeGros as Dr. Max Rosher, Taylor Nichols as Unknown, Alice Amter as Dr. Miriam Nagarvala, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Elisa Gabrielli (1) as Inga Peterson, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, Gary Grubbs as Emmet Chambliss, Grady Hutt as Sam Adams, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Linda Ljoka as Julie Ryan, Nicole Mancera as Cylla Voliotis, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Margarita O'Quendo as Marta Rodriguez, Sam Vlahos as Pablo, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Jesse Garcia as Daniel Rodriguez (as Jesse Matthew Garcia)
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Walon Green
 
91 :04x22 - A Hole in the Heart (May/14/1998)
Repercussions from Dr. Ross' treatment of a drug-addicted baby complicate his personal and professional relationships. Nurse Hathaway's instincts regarding a patient who attempted suicide turn out to be tragically correct. Dr. Greene treats two Elvis impersonators injured in a parachuting accident. Dr. Weaver is angered when hospital politics stand in the way of patient care and her own ambitions. While Dr. Corday is concerned with the future of her fellowship, Dr. Benton is faced with a new worry regarding his son. After helping the wife of a coma patient with a difficult decision, Dr. Carter confronts Dr. Del Amico with his suspicions regarding Dr. Rosher.
Guest Stars: Kenneth Tigar as Dr. Keinholz, Page Leong as Gloria, Roger Robinson as Mr. Wass, Michael Rispoli as Victor Nable, Gina Mastrogiacomo as Ms. Myra, Pete Wilcox as Over-the-Hill Elvis, James LeGros as Dr. Max Rosher, Tara Chocol as Vicki McNeal, Alice Amter as Dr. Miriam Nagerwala, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Michael B. Silver as Dr. Paul Myers (as Michael Buchman Silver), Carrie Snodgress as Mrs. Lang, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Pete Willcox as Over-the-Hill Elvis
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 

Season 5
92 :05x01 - Day for Knight (Sep/24/1998)
It's a difficult first day at County General for Lucy Knight, a by-the-book, third-year medical student whose stellar technical knowledge of medicine only serves to distance her from the human realities of her chosen field. Even before Knight shows up for her first day, she is confronted by a roadside injury that leaves her frozen with doubt, while her first assignment with Dr. Carter creates an immediate tension between the two. During her first tour of duty, she encounters a hula group whose lead dancer got a little too close to the flame and a fireman whose tragic accident threatens to take him away from his loving family. Her only respite comes from Nurse Hathaway, who takes Knight under her protective wing. Meanwhile, Dr. Greene and Dr. Weaver try to provide on-the-run guidance for Knight while Dr. Benton and Dr. Corday unwittingly shock the young student. Dr. Ross discovers that Knight has a knack for diagnosing his pediatric patients and invites her to observe several cases.
Guest Stars: Alex Skuby as Renato, Nigel Gibbs as Matson, Maricela Ochoa as Mrs. Fernandez, Terrence Evans as Barry Mahoney, Sage Allen as Unknown, Ken Kercheval as Mr. Zwicki, Chris Conner (1) as Mrs. Zwicki, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Michelle Buffone (1) as Mrs. Clark, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Denise Dowse as Mrs. Lysell, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Jimmy Karz as Alfred Clark, E. J. Murray (1) as Bus Driver, Vince Vieluf as Bernard Gamely, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Barbara Whinnery as Mrs. Draper (as Barbara K. Whinnery), Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
93 :05x02 - Split Second (Oct/01/1998)
Lucy continues on her path of self-doubt and first-job jitters as two patients with separate peculiar fetishes test the young medical student's patience. Also, Carol covers for Lucy with a watchful eye when Lucy panics. Dr. Corday receives a significant visit from her father, Dr. Charles Corday, forcing her to make a meaningful professional decision. When Dr. Greene learns that a young patient suffered a fatal kick from his karate teacher, he makes a decision regarding his volunteer job offer from the local fire department. Gang members admitted to County General after a turf war heat up the emergency room with their macho banter, but the real fight begins when their feisty girlfriends show up. Elsewhere, Dr. Ross still contends with Dr. Weaver's judgmental distrust and Jerry tries to keep his cool when the hospital's air conditioning unit breaks down.
Guest Stars: Natasha Pearce as Moselle, Cory Hardrict as Lil' 'Toine, Bernard White as Addict Seeking Rapid Detox, Freda Foh Shen (1) as Hearing Specialist, Reggie Lee as Christina, Vince Vieluf as Bernard Gamely, Jonathan Palmer as Dr. Blevins, Rachel Robinson (2) as Unknown, Glenn Walker Harris, Jr. as Ruben, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Alan Blumenfeld as Rob Savage, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Matt DeCaro as Soccer Dad, Tressa DiFiglia as Hannah, Debra Engle as Dr. Charles Corday, Taraji Henson as Elan (as Taraji Henson), J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Tiger Mendez as Police Officer, Ralph Monaco as Mr. Specchierla, Michael B. Moynahan as Forward, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, Kareem Grimes as B.G.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Carol Flint
 
94 :05x03 - They Treat Horses, Don't They? (Oct/08/1998)
Dr. Weaver is a candidate for the chief of the ER and Dr. Greene is on the selection committee. Much to Weaver's objections, Dr. Ross gets the job as the new pediatric ER attending physician. Although she is book-smart, Lucy continues to hide her incompetence with basic procedures, such as putting an IV into a patient, from Dr. Carter. Having discovered that his son, Reese, is deaf, Dr. Benton continues to keep it a secret. But when Corday suspects that Benton is rekindling his relationship with Carla, he tells her the truth about his son. Greene and Hathaway risk their lives to treat a man who wired himself as a human bomb.
Guest Stars: Peggy Doyle as Ida Eckhardt, Tommy Hinkley as Mr. Ellis, Fiona Hale as Emily Holmes, Jack McGee (1) as Knife Wound, Will Stewart (2) as Unknown, Justin Doran as Student #2, Dean Norris as EMT Clark, Ann Gillespie as Mrs. Ellis, Michael Cornacchia as Tad, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Kevin Berntson as Student #1, Julie Bowen as Roxanne Please, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, T. L. Brooke (1) as Nelda Esmond, Eugene Buica as Popescu, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Shaun Duke as (as Duke Moosekian), Eliott Goretsky as Ethan Luitly, Ashley Johnson as Dana Ellis, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Josh LaBove as Rodney McMullen, Brian McLaughlin as John Esmond, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Frank Roman as Margo Aikin, David Warshofsky as Nurse Yosh Takata, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: T. R. Babu Subramaniam
Writer: Walon Green
 
95 :05x04 - Vanishing Act (Oct/15/1998)
In her campaign to be chief of ER, Dr. Weaver begins to sweet-talk Dr. Greene. Dr. Ross hinders Dr. Romano's attempt to perform an amputation on a young cancer patient. Hathaway and Evans disagree on whether to sedate a young gangbanger to keep him from pursuing revenge. Meanwhile, Lucy manages to lose a dead body in the hospital while Dr. Carter learns some unsettling information about her abilities with basic procedures. Dr. Corday is assigned as an intern to the obnoxious surgical resident Dale Edson.
Guest Stars: Jim Bentley as Unknown, Jimmy Shubert as Security Guard, Tommy Hinkley as Mr. Ellis, Freda Foh Shen (1) as Hearing Specialist, Richard Gant as Mr. Lipson, Franc Ross as Unknown, Patrick Cranshaw as Unknown, Jeff Cahill as Tony Fig, Clement von Franckenstein as Unknown, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Ashley Johnson as Dana Ellis, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Joanne Lara as Charge Nurse, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Christina Ma as Mother, Rod McLachlan (1) as Tohill, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Jermaine Montell as Bo, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Anita Ortega as Rosa, Claire Yarlett as Claudia Olson
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Jack Orman
 
96 :05x05 - Masquerade (Oct/29/1998)
It's Halloween night, and with the pediatric ER filled to capacity, Dr. Ross struggles to juggle administrative duties with his desire to personally treat each child. Meanwhile, Dr. Carter leaves Lucy in charge of a Halloween party at the dorm that gets out of hand, and the new ER Chief is Dan Litvak, an arrogant doctor from the East Coast who has already managed to offend some staffers. Dr. Greene and Hathaway learn the dreadful truth when they treat a schizophrenic woman who claims to be pregnant. What began as a surgical procedure to remove tumors from a young girl turns into a shocking discovery for Dr. Benton and Dr. Corday. Various costumed ER staffers get into the spirit of the holiday.
Guest Stars: Justin Doran as Jay, Jimmie F. Skaggs as Joe Chattarowski, Angelo Tiffe as Unknown, Brian Leckner as Lloyd Markovic, Morina Pierce as Amanda, Vince Vieluf as Bernard Gamely, Christian Hoff as Med Student in Dress, Tim Halligan as Howard, Shannon Cochran as Mrs. Klingman, Kevin Berntson as Willie Goldman, Julie Bowen as Roxanne Please, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Philip Casnoff as Dr. Dan Litvak, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Mike Genovese (1) as Officer Al Grabarsky, Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Jana Lee Hamblin as Cheryl Leary, Christine Harnos as Jennifer Simon, Sheila Kelley (1) as Coco Robbins, Monica Mikala as Randi Fronczak, George Perez as Jared Leary, Cindyana Santangelo as Angelica, Sean A. Tate as Peanut, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Steve de Jarnett (1)
Writer: Samantha Howard Corbin (1)
 
97 :05x06 - Stuck on You (Nov/05/1998)
It's blood pressure screening day in the ER and an elderly patient, Stan Levy, comes for his appointment but is hesitant to leave the ER and the nursing care of Hathaway. Dr. Weaver rents a room to Dr. Carter after he is evicted from the dorm as a result of a Halloween party fiasco. While on a paramedic ride- along, Dr. Greene violates protocol and enters a dangerous crime scene to treat a teenage male prostitute. Lucy helps Carter out of a sticky situation when the ER team works to separate two brothers who are glued together after a carpet cement spill. Dr. Benton meets with a deaf doctor, Dr. Parks, who tries to convince Benton to accept his son's deafness as part of his identity.
Guest Stars: Chad E. Donella as Kevin Dulaney, Silas Weir Mitchell as Marcus Haynie, Aldis Hodge as Brad, Jon Sklaroff as Eddie Hainey, Christopher Holloway (1) as Unknown, Henry Cong (1) as Delivery Man, Sid Newman as Marvin Kloner, Rhonda Stubbins White as Mrs. Enloe, Harvey Korman as Stan Levy, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Julie Bowen as Roxanne Please, Henry Hien Cong (1) as Delivery Man, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Phyllis Frelich as Dr. Lisa Parks, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Arlene Malinowski as Marcus Hainey, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Alessandra Toreson as Kate, Peggy Walker as Mrs. Delpit, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: David Nutter
Writer: Neal Baer
 
98 :05x07 - Hazed and Confused (Nov/12/1998)
With Dr. Weaver no longer a candidate for chief of ER, Dr. Anspaugh takes on the role of interim ER chief. Dr. Amanda Lee is a promising candidate for the chief position and meets with the hospital committee. Dr. Corday, suffering from exhaustion and sleep deprivation as she takes on her new role as Dr. Benton's intern, makes a potentially deadly mistake. In his continuing search for a solution to his son's deafness, Benton meets with Dr. Kotlowitz whose approach is aggressive in the use of cochlear implants. Dr. Greene's resistance when the paramedics attempt an initiation prank creates an awkward tension between them.
Special Guest Stars: Mare Winningham as Dr. Amanda Lee, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, | Guest Stars: William Marquez as Ramos, Jeffrey Hutchinson as Unknown, Michael Whaley as Unknown, Octavia Spencer as Unknown, Aimee Graham as Unknown, Dana Gladstone as Unknown, Garrett Davis (1) as Mr. Ibb, Janni Brenn as Nurse Kass, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Dennis Boutsikaris as Dr. David Kotlowitz, Julie Bowen as Roxanne Please, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Garret Davis (1) as Mr. BB, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Deborah Offner as ICU Nurse, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: David Mills (1)
 
99 :05x08 - The Good Fight (aka A Perfect Match) (Nov/19/1998)
When a young girl, Corinna, and her father, Nelson, are seriously injured in a car accident, Drs. Greene, Benton and Ross work to save the young patient's life. With a blood transfusion needed and the hospital unable to find a match for her rare blood type, Lucy discovers that Corinna's father is the only person with the same blood type but has unexpectedly left the hospital. In a race against time, Dr. Carter and Lucy follow leads and encounter endless challenges in their desperate search through the city of Chicago for Nelson and the only key to saving Corinna's life.
Guest Stars: John Thaddeus as Keith Nelson, Roderick Peeples as Unknown, Kwame Amoaku as Neighbor, Tom Schanley as Unknown, Ron Dean as Uncle Joey, Martin McClendon as Valet, Samuel Jordan as Security Guard, Mike Bacarella as Cabbie, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Julie Bowen as Roxanne Please, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Joanie Fox (1) as Waitress, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Vince Green as Toby, Rich Komenich as Car Dealer, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Nicolette Little as Corinna Nelson, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Kathe Mazur as Mrs. Nelson (as Käthe Mazur), Stacie McGlenon as Bride, Jim Ortlieb as Cook, Ron O. J. Parson as Bellhop, Phil Ridarelli as Doorman, Quinn Yancy as Colette
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Jack Orman
 
100 :05x09 - Good Luck, Ruth Johnson (Dec/10/1998)
In recognition of County General's 100th anniversary, the hospital makes plans to honor its oldest living patient, Ruth Johnson, who was born at the hospital 100 years ago. The new ER chief, Dr. Lee, assigns a reluctant Dr. Carter the task of entertaining Ruth and 20 members of her family. Carter soon learns that hosting the guest of honor is more than he bargained for. When Hathaway befriends a young boy whose best friend has been shot and killed, she learns the shocking truth behind the incident. Dr. Ross continues to probe Dr. Greene for details of a possible new romance. Dr. Corday faces the hospital board for the investigation into the accidental overdose she administered to a patient. Dr. Benton observes a cochlear implant operation which causes him to have second thoughts about the same procedure for his son.
Special Guest Stars: Mare Winningham as Dr. Amanda Lee, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, | Guest Stars: Pat Skipper as Carl Dayton, Keiko Agena as Mrs. Shimahara, John Loprieno as Louis Bernucci, Xander Berkeley as Unknown, Dennis Boutsikaris as Dr. David Kotlowitz, Viveka Davis as Unknown, Ed Morgan (1) as Edgar, Anne Pitoniak as Ruth Johnson, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, Jonathan Stockwell Baker (3) as Photographer (as Jonathan Stockwell Baker), Julie Bowen as Roxanne Please, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Donna Eskra as Mrs. La Bahtray, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Tommy Franklin as Drunk, Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Jenette Goldstein as Judy Stiles, Jesse James (1) as Wilson Geary, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Peter James Smith (3) as Mr. Shimahara, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: Rod Holcomb
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
101 :05x10 - The Miracle Worker (Dec/17/1998)
On Christmas Eve, Dr. Carter pulls off a miracle when he revives an 18-year-old boy who's been flat-lined for over 30 minutes. However, when it is discovered that the boy is brain dead, his mother refuses to give up hope that her son will be fine. When another teenager with the same rare blood type comes into the ER in need of a liver transplant, Carter attempts to salvage the Christmas miracle. Meanwhile, a cranky old man in an elf suit tests Dr. Greene's patience. Dr. Benton's plans to spend Christmas Eve with his son are hampered by Dr. Romano, who dumps his workload on him so that he can attend a hospital function with Dr. Corday.
Special Guest Stars: Mare Winningham as Dr. Amanda Lee, | Guest Stars: Cork Hubbert as Grumpy Elf, Felecia M. Bell (1) as Janna Mikami, Richard Narita as Frank Mikami, Laurie O'Brien as Mrs. Richards, Travis McKenna as Mr. DeMisa, Tom Paliferro as Drunk, Patricia Fraser as Flossie Hutton, Julia Whelan as Laura, Tom Amandes as David Gardner, Perry Anzilotti as Perry, Anesthesiologist, Lukas Behnken as Son, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Reese, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Paul Manning
 
102 :05x11 - Nobody Doesn't Like Amanda Lee (Jan/07/1999)
Dr. Greene continues to spend personal time with the new ER Chief Dr. Lee, but her suspicious actions cause him to question her past. When his wife suddenly goes into labor, the father-to-be panics and collides with another vehicle forcing Dr. Weaver and Officer Reggie Moore to deal with legal and moral dilemmas. After treating Dr. Parks' granddaughter, Dr. Benton is inspired to communicate with his own son, Reese. Hathaway grows concerned for the health of a woman, Joi, and her tireless care for her A.L.D. stricken son. Dr. Carter fears he may have contracted TB from a patient. Jeanie considers re-entering the dating scene. Dr. Ross questions the validity of job offer.
Special Guest Stars: Valerie Mahaffey as Joi Abbott, Mare Winningham as Dr. Amanda Lee, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, | Guest Stars: Nancy Lenehan as Edie Harvell, Terrylene as Unknown, Scott Mosenson (1) as Unknown, Jeff Cahill as Tony Fig, Sara Mornell as Unknown, Deborah Strang as Unknown, Drew Snyder as Unknown, Julie Bowen as Roxanne Please, Kyle Chambers as Ricky Abbott, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Phyllis Frelich as Dr. Lisa Parks, Steven M. Gagnon as Dr. Blum, Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Page Leong as Gloria, Ace Mask as Korth (as Wesley Mask), Julia Pearlstein as Day Care Worker, April Tran as Mr. Wong, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Linda Gase
 
103 :05x12 - Double Blind (Jan/21/1999)
Dr. Greene reaches a career decision, while Dr. Carter reluctantly releases his mentorship of medical student Lucy, when she is ready to move on to the next level. Meanwhile, Dr. Benton's all-business demeanor is softened by a critically ill patient, Charley, who claims to be a living remnant of the slave era. Also, Dr. Ross again pushes the limit of hospital ethics, when he administers an unapproved pain medication to a young patient. Dr. Corday discovers that Doyle has had her own run-in with Dr. Romano. Elsewhere, a patient in severe pain, Mr. Ackerman, appeals to Hathaway's liberal sympathies when she discovers marijuana in his possession. Carter is fooled by a young drama student who takes on a college assignment that calls for the 'ER' as his stage.
Guest Stars: Brian Turk as Michaels, Hamilton Mitchell as Guy from Chairs, Dick Miller (1) as Mr. Ackerman, Carl Lumbly as Dr. Graham Baker, Valerie Mahaffey as Joi Abbott, Lisa Brounstein as Wanda Jean Meredith, Ron Fassler as Unknown, Terri Hanauer as Unknown, William Bumiller as Unknown, Kevin McClatchy as Fred Danziger, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Mike Bacarella as Cabby, Elizabeth Barondes as Heather, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Janni Brenn as Nurse Kass, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Rachel Grate as Donna, Kerri Higuchi as Student #2, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Kate Mulligan as Dr. Riggs (as Kate A. Mulligan), Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Netfa Perry as Seminar Woman #1, Alec Plummer as Aaron Rosen, Malayika Singley as Seminar Woman #2, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore, Kenneth Alan Williams as Dr. Thomas Gabriel, Alma Yvonne as Seminar Woman #3
Director: Dave Chameides
Writer: Carol Flint
 
104 :05x13 - Choosing Joi (Feb/04/1999)
Dr. Ross goes out of his way to help a struggling single mother, Joi, whose child is in the last stages of ALD. Hathaway discovers that the hospital is going to the dogs when a patient who appears to be homeless, Alice Presley, unleashes a little canine baggage upon her visit to the emergency room. Dr. Benton attends a parent-child signing class and learns that he has many new communication challenges in his life. Dr. Greene attends to a young Nigerian hospital janitor, who complains of back pain, but is hiding more horrific emotional and physical scars. Elsewhere, Lucy treats a young breast cancer patient and Dr. Carter teaches a patient-doctor course to enthusiastic young medical students.
Guest Stars: Valerie Mahaffey as Joi Abbott, Steven Petrarca as Dudzik, Tom Gallop as Dr. Roger Julian, Roger Eschbacher as Unknown, Ray Porter as Sam Broder, Devyn La Bella as Celia, Kyle Chambers as Ricky Abbott, Dale Godboldo as Unknown, David Hornsby as Strauss, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Akosua Busia as Kobe Ikabo, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Djimon Hounsou as Mobalage Ikabo, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Barbara Tarbuck as Alice Presley
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
105 :05x14 - The Storm (1) (Feb/11/1999)
The Chicago snow storm raging outside is nothing compared to the chaos of emotions on the inside of County General when Weaver and Anspaugh learn of Ross part in the treatment and death of Joi's son Ricky. Meanwhile, Hathaway stoically faces the possible shut down of her clinic. Lucy's fascination with an injured woman's kickboxing routine ultimately causes heartache for Carter. Dr. Greene finally unleashes his pent-up fury towards Ross, just as Greene rushes out to attend to a school bus of children trapped in an icy accident with a snow plow. Later, an unauthorized Dr. Ross and Jeanie decide to follow Dr. Greene as back-up help, but a slippery turn in the road decides another fate.
Guest Stars: Conor O'Farrell (1) as Richard Abbott, James Handy as Dan Sullivan, Billy Mayo as Det. Brannigan, Valerie Mahaffey as Joi Abbott, Tom Gallop as Dr. Roger Julian, Marlee Matlin as Sign Language Instructor, Devyn La Bella as Celia, Kyle Chambers as Ricky Abbott, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Akosua Busia as Kobe Ikabo, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Mark Finney as Paramedic, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Matthew Glave as Dr. Dale Edson, Christine Healy (2) as Hospital Administrator Harriet Spooner, Djimon Hounsou as Mobalage Ikabo, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Katherine Kousi as Kickboxer Ms. Steboff, Ed Lauter as Fire Captain Dannaker, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Byron Miranda as Weatherman #1, Casey Williams as Angry Woman, | Uncredited: Billy Blanks as Himself, Vince Lozano as Fisherman
Director: John Wells (1)
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
106 :05x15 - The Storm (2) (Feb/18/1999)
Shaken by the turmoil of the school bus accident aftermath and his professional and legal problems stemming from his treatment of a young boy, Ricky, Dr. Ross struggles with a professional and personal crossroads. Meanwhile, Dr. Greene makes it to the icy school bus crash site where he must spring into action amidst the troubling carnage and pain. Mobalage's wife, Kubby, shares a horrifying secret with Hathaway that could put Kubby in harm's way. Later, Ross gets an intense visit from Ricky's grief-stricken father, Richard Abbott.
Guest Stars: Bobby Edner as Zack, Mike Rad as Delivery Man, Tod Thawley as Smith, Tony Mockus, Jr. as Foster, Les Lannom (1) as Nelson, Larry Udy as Evidence Tech, Patricia Forte as Mrs. Martino, Burt Bulos as Lovejoy, Sarah Godshaw (1) as JJ Mitchell, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Michelle Bonilla as EMT Harms, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Akosua Busia as Kobe Ikabo, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Katie Hagan (1) as Elise, Djimon Hounsou as Mobalage Ikabo, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Joseph F. Kosala (1) as Crane Operator (as Joe Kosala), Ed Lauter as Fire Captain Dannaker, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Timothy Slaske as Investigator, Jon Stafford as Father, Ema Tuennerman as Screaming Child, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, | Uncredited: Robert D'Asto as Fireman
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
107 :05x16 - Middle of Nowhere (Feb/25/1999)
Dr. Benton accepts a temporary position at a rural medical clinic in La Verne, Mississippi, in order to secure extra funds to pay for his son's special educational needs. Shortly after settling in to the seemingly quiet and humid little town, Benton is faced with life-and-death situations at every turn, making the visiting surgeon a hero in the eyes of the initially suspicious residents and teaching him some valuable lessons about doctoring. Meanwhile, an exhilarated Benton returns to Chicago and reunites with his son, but a visit with the increasingly ailing and frail Jeanie tempers his emotional high.
Guest Stars: Tom Nowicki as Dr. Brookes, Robin O'Dell as Sally Mannon, Jim R. Coleman (1) as Carl (as Jim Coleman), Cynthia Calhoun as Becca, Lisa K. Wyatt as Transpo Tech, Marc MacAulay as Frank, Tonea Stewart as Pearl Johnson, Whitman Mayo as Jesse Morgan, Brent Briscoe as Eli Ebee, Celia Weston as Maureen Chapman, Neil Brown, Jr. (1) as Hubert, Avery Clyde as June, James Edward Coleman II (1) as Shrimp (as James Colman II), Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Joanne Pankow as Mrs. Ebee, Barbara Roberts as Adelina's Grandmother, John Dee Smith (4) as Sonny, April Turner as Annie, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Carol Flint, Neal Baer
 
108 :05x17 - Sticks and Stones (Mar/25/1999)
The late shift provides County General with some bizarre patient cases including a woman dressed and crowing as a 'birdlady' in a cage and a professional wrestler, Mr. Kornberg with a twisted knee who has Jerry absolutely starstruck. Dr. Greene is stunned to learn that Mobalage may not have been responsible for his wife's stabbing. Later, Dr. Carter is mortified to learn that he accidentally injured a man during an emergency ambulance run in which Carter was the driver. Lucy tries to convince a young Mandarin Chinese woman that her elderly grandmother should be informed of her cancer -- information that the Fong family has been withholding from their matriarch. Also, Hathaway struggles with headaches and insomnia.
Guest Stars: George Cheung as Mr. Fong, Nils Allen Stewart as Kornberg, Elizabeth Sung as Mrs. Fong, Carl Lumbly as Dr. Graham Baker, Joseph Ruskin as Mr. Kingsley, Peggy Miley as Bird Lady, Basil Wallace as Mr. Freeman, Marvin Kaplan as Kornberg's Father, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Chris Babers as Avery Campbell (as Chris Babers), Ernie Lee Banks as Man in Crowd, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Akosua Busia as Kobe Ikabo, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Joanna Flores as Marci Canchola, Jorja Fox as Dr. Maggie Doyle (as Jorjan Fox), Jessica Gaona as Patient, Djimon Hounsou as Mobalage Ikabo, J. P. Hubbell (1) as EMT Lars Audia, Stacii Jae Johnson as Felonia, Tom LaGrua as Mr. Leonelli, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Lydia Look as Emily Fong, Stuart McLean (1) as X-Ray Tech, Alison McMillan as Debbie, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Armando Ortega as Sheriff, Beulah Quo as Grandma Fong, Barry Sigismondi as Detective Hamer, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala
Writer: Joe Sachs
 
109 :05x18 - Point of Origin (Apr/08/1999)
Kerry Weaver thinks she has finally discovered her natural birth mother-- alone and dying in a boarding home. Dr. Greene aggressively continues to work on Mobalage's behalf with the deportation board, but runs into a wall when he tries to get Mobalage to recall his torture nightmare. Lucy starts her psychiatric ward rotation, but has trouble getting control of her disturbed charges. Dr. Carter is angered when he learns that a poisoned 3-year-old has ingested cocaine that the child found in his father's bedroom, and he also disturbed to discover that an infant he thought was a victim of abuse by his mother, is actually suffering from a deadly bone disease. Meanwhile, as Hathaway struggles with a decision in her personal life, she has to deal with two violent cases at the hospital -- a gay man who is a victim of domestic abuse; and a schizophrenic street woman, Coco, who has recently given birth in the streets.
Guest Stars: Matthew Faison as Dr. Gary Weinstein, Anna Gunn as Denise Dwyer, Gina Hecht as Unknown, Connie Sawyer as Kathy Brennan, Terri J. Vaughn as Mrs. Gleason, Ray Porter as Sam Broder, Peter Ratray as Dr. Sadinowski, Julia Pearlstein as Day Care Worker, Akosua Busia as Kobe Ikabo, Peter Carlin (1) as Nurse Lydia Wright, Rose Gregorio as Helen Hathaway, Djimon Hounsou as Mobalage Ikabo, Sheila Kelley (1) as Coco Robbins, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Christy L. Medrano as Receptionist, Amy Warner as Nurse, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Nadia Wit as Cancer Patient, Abraham Benrubi as Jerry
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Christopher Mack (2)
 
110 :05x19 - Rites of Spring (Apr/29/1999)
Spring ushers in new beginnings at County General when Mobalage happily springs some good news on Dr. Greene. Dr. Carter mentors a young high school student, Antoine, whose interest in medicine pleases the initially wary Carter. Lucy confidently plows through her psychiatric rounds which include a young law student who is horrified to learn that he may be losing his mind and a foster kid whose anger runs deep towards his alcoholic father. Jeanie discovers religion after she experiences a miraculous healing while treating a minister. Hathaway helps former patient Coco with her newborn and asks Dr. Greene for a little moral support of her own. Corday discovers a chivalrous escort in Dr. Greene, when she finds herself in a traffic predicament in downtown Chicago.
Guest Stars: Vincent Berry as Seth Williams, John David Conti (1) as Tony Pipitone, Shelley Robertson as Tanya Phillips, Roscoe Lee Browne as Rev. Matthew Lynn, Gary Hudson as Unknown, Alejandro Patino as Best Man, Gina Hecht as Unknown, Sheila Kelley (1) as Coco, Ralph Ahn as Mr. Cho, Shopkeeper, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Jessica Capshaw as Sally McKenna, Margot Demeter as Buxom Blonde, John Doman as Dr. Carl Deraad, Mike Doyle as Michael McKenna, La'Myia Good as Sharice Haines, Djimon Hounsou as Mobalage Ikabo, Penny Johnson Jerald as Nurse Practitioner Lynette Evans, Johnny Ray McGhee as Custodian, Brandon McKennah as Bellhop, Chad McKnight as Officer Wilson, Debra Mooney as Leila Morgan, Seth's Foster Mother, Corey Parker Robinson as Antoine Bell, Christine Romeo as Mother, Michael B. Silver as Dr. Paul Myers (as Michael Buchman Silver), Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: David Mills (1)
 
111 :05x20 - Power (May/06/1999)
This episode is about a power outage. In order to prevent any concern that we may be experiencing technical impairment, here is an outline, act by act, of how this effect is accomplished creatively. Teaser: Lights go out briefly in EL train, then return. Act 1: Lights go out briefly in trauma room, then return. Act 2: Toward end of Act 2, power goes out all over the hospital. The lights stay out until the middle of Act 4. Act 3: Lights are out through entire act. Act 4: Lights are out until middle of the act.
Guest Stars: Jean Sincere as Gladys, Jimmy Shubert as Security Guard, Fern Persons as Unknown, Ford Rainey as Army Armstrong, Blake Boyd as Joiner, Angelo Vacco as Mercy RN, Anne Bellamy as Dottie, Jeffrey King (1) as Detective, Holland Taylor as Phyllis Farr, Perry Anzilotti as Perry, Anesthesiologist, Julie Bowen as Roxanne Please, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Jeff Cahill as Transport Dispatcher Tony Fig, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Dan Flannery (1) as Businessman, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Stuart McLean (1) as X-Ray Tech, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Sharon Omi as Nurse Sulla, Eric Payne as Off. Billy Wilder (as Eric A. Payne), Rich Pierrelouis as Romeo, Al Pugliese as Angelo, Amy Reece as Waiter, Michael B. Silver as Dr. Paul Myers (as Michael Buchman Silver), Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Anastasia Webb as Juliet, Victor Williams as Roger McGrath
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: Carol Flint
 
112 :05x21 - Responsible Parties (May/13/1999)
Dr. Greene treats a stripper whose body metal may have saved her life from a bullet to the chest, but the mystery lies in two FBI agents who linger suspiciously in the hospital. Seriously injured teens in tuxes and prom dresses are admitted after a life-threatening car crash and Dr. Carter becomes horrified when he later learns that some of their parents were serving alcohol to the kids before they got behind the wheel. An HIV-infected woman comes to the hospital with a fishing pole speared in her stomach, after she crashed a boat on a play day with her young son. Corday's status regarding the cardiothorasic fellowship adds further tension to her relationship with Dr. Benton. Meanwhile, a drunken homeless man wanders the hospital yelling out military phrases.
Guest Stars: Vaughn Armstrong as Unknown, Jimmie F. Skaggs as Joe Chattarowski, John Rosenfeld as Agent Robert Clayton, Lucy Lee Flippin as Unknown, Meg Thalken as Paramedic, George McDaniel as Unknown, Eric Christian Olsen as Travis Mitchell, Maggie Lawson as Shannon Mitchell, Jody Wood as Unknown, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Linda Burden-Williams as Mrs. Mitchell, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Stephanie Dunnam (1) as Dr. McLucas, OB/GYN, Nathan LeGrand as Agent Lance Carmichael, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Valerie Levitt as Melissa, Stuart McLean (1) as Radiology Tech, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Marcia Rodd as Melissa Harold's Mother, Sandra Taylor as Amber, Cec Verrell as Mrs. Casey, Moira Walley as Andrea Brodoff, Nathan West as Justin Casey, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Jack Orman
 
113 :05x22 - Getting to Know You (May/20/1999)
Dr. Weaver finds a two-year old boy wandering unattended on the streets of Chicago and brings him into the hospital for a check-up, only to find that he may have a serious medical condition. Dr. Benton is troubled to learn that Carla has married her boyfriend Roger and plans on taking Reese to Germany, where Roger has landed a new job. Meanwhile, Hathaway treats a woman, Celinda, who says she's a medical empath who can feel what's going on with people. Dr. Carter is angered by his high school protege Antoine's casual attitude when the youth is admitted after being a victim in a gang attack. Also, Jeanie is flattered by the attentions of police officer Reggie Moore. Dr. Romano causes havoc with his new phone 'coding' system, keeping Jerry busy at the admitting desk with his frustrated colleagues.
Guest Stars: Teri Garr (1) as Celinda Randlett, Vincent Berry as Seth Williams, Lizette Carrion as Unknown, Sarah Rayne as Sarah Bengossi, Monnae Michaell as Mrs. Bell, Corey Parker Robinson as Antoine Bell, Kyle Kendrick as Jack Toberen #1, Matthew Kendrick as Jack Toberen #2, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Simmons, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Doman as Dr. Carl Deraad, Joe Krowka as Grocer, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Debra Mooney as Leila Morgan, Seth's Foster Mother, Freda Foh Shen (1) as Hearing Specialist, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 

Season 6
114 :06x01 - Leave It to Weaver (Sep/30/1999)
An out-of-control truck barely misses a very pregnant Hathaway but cuts a wide swath of heavy casualties who flow into the ER, taxing the collective abilities of everyone on shift. Dr. Carter unexpectedly treats the older and attractive ex-wife of his cousin with unexpected repercussions. Drs. Greene and Weaver plot strategy when they hear rumors that the combative Dr. Romano might be named as the new chief of staff. Dr. Benton must maneuver quickly during a mediation hearing if he is to prevent his ex-girlfriend Carla from leaving the country with his infant son. Elsewhere, Luka Kovac, a doctor from Eastern Europe who moonlights in the ER, and Dr. Cleo Finch, a second-year resident in emergency medicine and pediatrics, both reveal a talent for handling hurting children.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Badger as Girl Rollerblader, Courtland Mead as Vanilla Latte Boy, James Geralden as Grieving Man, Richard Bull as Nice Older Man, Wade Williams as Migraine Guy, Scott Plank as Chris Hunegs, Don Forston as Voice #1, Stephanie Erb as Mrs. Kinney, Darwyn Carson as Grieving Woman, Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Craig Baxley, Jr. (2) as Guy Rollerblader (as Craig Baxley), Craig R. Baxley as Guy Rollerblader, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Simmons, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Steven Culp as Dr. Charles Cameron, Rush Memorial, Rebecca De Mornay as Elaine Nichols, John Doman as Dr. Carl Deraad, Mark Finney as Rolli, L. B. Fisher (1) as Rude Teenager, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Lily Mojekwu as Voice #2, Bryan Rasmussen as Robert Martin, Adrian Ricard as Mrs. Howard, Emily Roeske as Michelle Kinney (as Emily Marie Roeske), Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
115 :06x02 - Last Rites (Oct/07/1999)
Still reeling from his latest family crisis, Dr. Greene clashes with Dr. Weaver over the continuing treatment of a critically ill teenager who changes her mind about her "do not resuscitate" agreement. Hathaway ministers to an old widow who has no one to turn to in her last hours. Dr. Carter stumbles into a turf battle with paramedics when he and a new hotshot doctor rush out to help a construction worker who is critically injured just a block away. Dr. Benton parleys with a court-appointed therapist as he tries to stop his ex-girlfriend from moving to Europe with his son. Carter's new friend Elaine visits the hospital again. Jeanie cannot resist taking a special interest in an HIV-positive baby who is virtually parentless. Dr. Corday gets an offer from Dr. Romano that she cannot refuse.
Guest Stars: Greg Wrangler as Construction Worker, Michael Harney as Mr. Stehly, Keram Malicki-Sanchez as Goth kid Rick, Jimmie F. Skaggs as Joe Chattarowski, Paige Moss as Amy Stehly, Christian Copelin as Hunter, Bertila Damas as Deborah Wexler, Alice Hirson as Mrs. Anderson, Ernie Lee Banks as Old Man, Michelle Bonilla as EMT Harms, Jeff Cahill as Transport Dispatcher Tony Fig, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Simmons, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, Rebecca De Mornay as Elaine Nichols, D. C. Ford as Joe Sanders, Jesse Head as Tommy Stevens, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Stuart McLean (1) as Radiology Tech, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Bryan Rasmussen as Robert Martin, Myriam Tubert as Vanessa Braga, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala
Writer: Jack Orman
 
116 :06x03 - Greene with Envy (AKA Lawrence of Northwestern) (Oct/14/1999)
Dr. Greene sees red when he encounters Dr. Lawrence, a newly hired attending physician who is considered a legend in emergency medicine, whose confident ease irritates Greene immensely. Gunfire breaks out in the ER when a gunshot victim identifies his assailant. Dr. Carter tries unsuccessfully to console a family friend. Dr. Finch disagrees with the doctor of a child involved in an auto accident who wants to discharge the boy immediately. Jeanie counts down the hours until her marriage and gets a pleasant surprise among her wedding gifts. Dr. Romano sticks Dr. Corday with shepherding an inquisitive newspaper reporter who is preparing a profile on him. Dr. Benton tries to ignore some disturbing news about his son. Moonlighting Dr. Kovac lobbies to put a husband under psychiatric custody when he suspects that the man has been beating his wife.
Guest Stars: Todd Susman as Dr. Sam Jenkins, Annie Grindlay as Mrs. Bradley, Andrew Rothenberg as Pauly Johnson, Gregg Daniel as Mr. Powell, Kipp Shiotani as Bike Guy, Miles Marsico as David Bradley, Erich Anderson (1) as Mr. Bradley, Cesar Herrera as Shirtless Guy, Bill Gratton as Joe McGinnis, Christine Tucci as Paula Trancoso, Lawrence B. Adisa as Josh's Cousin, Alan Alda as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Rebecca De Mornay as Elaine Nichols, John Doman as Dr. Carl Deraad, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, Veralyn Jones as Mrs. Powell, Cory King as Joshua Fox, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Benjamin Lum as Judge, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Jennifer Morris as Lauren Johnson, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Geoffrey Thorne as Peter's Lawyer, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: Peter Markle
Writer: Patrick Harbinson
 
117 :06x04 - Sins of the Fathers (Oct/21/1999)
Cleo diagnoses a bratty little girl with food poisoning and is shocked when she reappears with more severe symptoms. An annoyed Dr. Greene tries to help his father sort out his insurance problems via long-distance phone calls when the old man runs his car into a tree, while Greene and the likable Dr. Malucci treat a skydiving victim and a distraught teenager who tried to hang himself. Dr. Lawrence -- always ready with an opinion on any case -- argues with the nurses over his prescribed medication for another skydiving patient. Dr. Carter arranges to see recovering patient Elaine Nichols again. A sympathetic Hathaway coaxes a pregnant but uninsured waitress to come to the ER for an exam. As chief of staff, Dr. Romano orders Dr. Corday to do his dirty work and is not happy with an unflattering, tabloid-like newspaper story about one chaotic day in the life of the hospital's ER.
Guest Stars: Wesley Leong as Newstand Guy, Jack Stehlin as Mr. Stevens, Josh Cruze as Boss, Jessica Sara as Robin Burke, Martha Plimpton as Meg Corwin, Ellen Blain as Becky, Burt Bulos as Lovejoy, Susan Haskell as Mrs. Burke, Jesse Head as Tommy Stevens, Alan Alda as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Betty A. Bridges (1) as Cashier, Rebecca De Mornay as Elaine Nichols, Christopher Kubasik as Rineberry, Dakota Leopardi as Crying Boy, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Joey Naber as Henderson, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Doug Palau
 
118 :06x05 - Truth & Consequences (Nov/04/1999)
An explosion during a high school science class floods the ER with a variety of burned, gassed and broken patients. Dr. Greene rescues Dr. Carter from one student's irate father. Hathaway urges a young pregnant waitress to enter a drug rehabilitation program while Lucy also pleads with an artistic painter to do the same. Dr. Benton tries to protect a young man who learns he's HIV-positive while donating blood for his injured brother. Carter wonders if he's gotten the final brushoff from Elaine. Jeanie is distracted at work over her young adopted son's wheezing back at home. An inquisitive Malucci courts trouble when he solicits information about Dr. Weaver's disabled leg.
Guest Stars: Miguel Sandoval as Mr. Perez, John Dennis Johnston (1) as Mr. Hearn, Aimee Garcia as Leanne Lawler, Brooke Bloom as Quinn, Charles C. Stevenson, Jr. (1) as Capt. Eddie, Isait De La Fuente as Nathan Perez, Tom Gallop as Dr. Roger Julian, Patrick Renna as Howie McMurtry, Martha Plimpton as Meg Corwin, Alan Alda as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence, Rebecca De Mornay as Elaine Nichols, Scott Ferguson as Aaron Hearn, Vincent Kartheiser as Jesse Keenan, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Jeff Peterson as Benjamin Hearn, Michael B. Silver as Dr. Paul Myers (as Michael Buchman Silver), Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore, Kazz Wingate IV as Tough Kid (as Kazz Wingate)
Director: Steve de Jarnett (1)
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
 
119 :06x06 - The Peace of Wild Things (Nov/11/1999)
Hathaway can't resist trying to help a fellow single pregnant woman who refuses to quit her unhealthy lifestyle and seems resigned to her fate, while Dr. Weaver questions the work of her former mentor, Dr. Lawrence. Dr. Benton agonizes over taking a self-administered paternity test that will determine if he really is the father of his toddler son. Dr. Finch is blamed for an explosion in the suture room but Dr. Malucci might have a different answer. After a nursing home fire, Dr. Carter is chastised for not convincing a frightened older woman to sign a consent form that would let her terminally ill husband die. Later, Carter is torn when a poor father asks him not to report that his son has diabetes until his worker's insurance kicks in, and after hours, he visits the moody Elaine. Elsewhere: a beaming Jeanie has startling news for Weaver, and a new desk clerk overcomes a rough beginning to his day and soon has the staff in stitches with his comic impressions.
Guest Stars: Andrew Bowen as Andrew, Stephen Cinabro as Cop, Tom McGowan as Joe Bernero, Amzie Strickland as Jean Connelly, Charles Tyner as Barry Connelly, Martha Plimpton as Meg Corwin, Anna Suli as Unknown, Danny Belrose as Joey, Jen Bosworth-Ramirez as Cashier, Alan Alda as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence, Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Michelle Bonilla as EMT Harms, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Simmons, Sarah Denison as Jody, Mark Finney as Rescue Team, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Gail Strickland as Dr. Renee Spielman, Ania Suli as Brenda Brewer/'Mrs. Karras', Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
120 :06x07 - Humpty Dumpty (Nov/18/1999)
A heroic Dr. Corday works hard to salvage the life of a known carjacker and kidnapper while nearby Drs. Weaver and Kovac strain to sustain his sexually assaulted victim who is desperate for the right kind of blood transfusion. Cleo overrules Lucy and orders toxicity tests for a 15-year-old boy and her hunch pays off. In addition, Lucy regrets her decision to allow an elderly gospel group leader with chest pains, to leave for a performance. A moody and pregnant Hathaway's dull day answering phones suddenly takes a dramatic twist, and she later visits a drug-abusive new mother. Dr. Carter eagerly takes on more responsibility in the ER from Weaver. Dr. Greene has no clue about the whereabouts of his visiting father when the older man doesn't show up at the airport for their Thanksgiving together. Dr. Lawrence receives counseling for his embarrassing medical condition but still shows flashes of brilliance.
Guest Stars: Bob Minor as Officer Jenkins, Chris Ufland as Mr. Perry, Meg Thalken as McManus, Leo Rossi as Det. Cruson, Emile Hirsch as Chad Kottmeier, Katharine Mitchell (1) as Incident Commander, Marilyn Sue Perry as Nurse Rogers, Lawrence Monoson as Dean Rollins, Alan Alda as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence, Michelle Bonilla as EMT Harms, Brenda-Isaacs Booth as Sandra Perry (as Brenda Isaacs-Booth), Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Rosalind Chao as Dr. Theresa Chow, John Cullum as David Greene, Stephanie Dunnam (1) as Dr. McLucas, OB/GYN, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, Carl Gordon as Mr. Owens, Roxanne Hart as Mrs. Kottmeier, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint, Myles Kilpatrick as Little Kid, Maria McCann (1) as Babette Fritzler, Chad McKnight as Officer Wilson, Katie Mitchell (1) as Incident Commander, Carey Peters as Accident Victim, Martha Plimpton as Meg Corwin, Rick Schatz as Max Fritzler, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Neal Baer
 
121 :06x08 - Great Expectations (Nov/25/1999)
A snowy Thanksgiving turns chaotic for Hathaway when she suddenly goes into labor on the subway and fights just to get to the ER -- where the real harrowing battle begins to save her premature twins with the help of an obstetrics nurse. At the same time, Hathaway's Lamaze mate, Dr. Greene, is unaware of her plight as he brings his precocious daughter and his cantankerous visiting dad over to Dr. Corday's for a traditionally dysfunctional holiday dinner. When Greene is notified of Hathaway's situation, he leaves poor Corday with his two relatives who each encounter a personal crisis. Dr. Malucci impresses Dr. Carter with his knowledge of a rare affliction.
Guest Stars: Robert Dolan as Pediatrician, Montrose Hagins as Mrs. Olson, Jackie Millines as Stab Wound, Maura Tierney as Abby Lockhart, Elizabeth Rodriguez as Nurse Sandra, Ross Reed as Old Man, Todd Truley as Doorman, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, Michelle Bonilla as EMT Harms, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Brian Patrick Clarke (3) as David Greene, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Russ Reed as Old Man
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Jack Orman
 
122 :06x09 - How the Finch Stole Christmas (Dec/16/1999)
On Christmas Eve, a stubborn Lucy tries everything to help a desperate young woman, who is running out of time, get a life-saving heart transplant. A festive Dr. Carter, decked-out as Santa Claus, aids a wounded gangbanger and then offers to trade a gift for his gun, which prompts a flood of other gang members willing to trade their "gats" for choice presents. Dr. Finch regretfully ruins a dysfunctional family's holiday when she places Chad Kottmeier, a besotted teenager whom she previously treated, in the hospital's alcohol treatment program for his own safety. Hathaway gets help from kindly Dr. Kovac when she suspects that one of her four-week old twins might have a fever. An uneasy Dr. Corday must continue to treat a repulsive murder suspect; Dr. Weaver is shown some glitches in the ER's computer that was rated Y2K compliant; Dr. Benton receives shocking news from an angry Carla; and the ER swarms with sickly Santas.
Guest Stars: Patrick St. Esprit as Tommy's Dad, Emile Hirsch as Chad Kottmeier, Joey Naber as Santa Juan, Paul Adelstein as Unknown, Lawrence Monoson as Dean Rollins, Hillary Danner (1) as Tommy's Mom, David Byrd as Mr. Waller, Roxanne Hart as Mrs. Kottmeier, Jeannie Lee as Nurse Vivian, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Maurice Blake as Clarke, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Simmons, Christopher Cass as Santa Greg, Myndy Crist as Valerie Page, Mike Genovese (1) as Officer Al Grabarsky, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, G. Ja'ron Henderson (1) as Shepherd (as Ja'ron Henderson), Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Michael Purvis as Lester, Mathew Scollon as Tony Haskey, Chad's Friend, Kente Scott as Taylor Sparks (as KentŽ Scott), Pamela Sinha as Amira, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Mike Weinberg as Tommy
Director: Fred Einesman
Writer: Linda Gase
Songs: John Lennon -- Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
 
123 :06x10 - Family Matters (Jan/06/2000)
Former emergency room resident Jing-Mei Chen -- once known as Deb Chen -- returns to resume her career in medicine and immediately makes an impact when she treats a runaway teenaged girl who bitterly keeps her identity secret. Elsewhere, Dr. Corday is asked to coax an injured murderer to confess the whereabouts of a woman's body -- to better give her family some peace of mind. The energetic Dr. Malucci tries to fix Dr. Weaver's car while he later discovers that a child hockey player suffering from shortness of breath has a more serious complication than first thought. Dr. Finch reconsiders discharging a talented teenaged athlete who's exhausted by her unrelenting practice schedule and need to satisfy her parents. Dr. Kovac sympathizes over two scruffy teenage brothers -- one developmentally disabled -- who would rather remain on the street than be separated by social services. Dr. Greene bails out of the ER when he learns that his stubborn father ran off from his San Diego retirement home.
Guest Stars: Brooke Davis as Tracy, Juanita Jennings (1) as Mrs. Davis, Andrew Bowen as Andrew, Leo Rossi as Det. Cruson, Caryn West as Mrs. Bender, Victor McCay as Dr. Ramsey, Cody Kasch as Jason Bender, Lawrence Monoson as Dean Rollins, Austin Tichenor as Mr. Sumpter, Amanda Bernero as Mary, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, Alice Dodd as Mrs. Sumpter, Mae Elvis as Alyssa Adams/Jane Doe, Dave Engfer as Everett, Mike Genovese (1) as Officer Al Grabarsky, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, Tania Gonzalez as Shannon, Thom Gossom, Jr. as Mr. Davis, Brian Hooks as Dylan, Mary Manofsky as Cassandra Harper, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Michael B. Silver as Dr. Paul Myers (as Michael Buchman Silver), Amy Stewart (1) as Linsey Cordova, Gabrielle Union as Tamara Davis, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Cress Williams as Officer Reggie Moore, Mary Kay Wulf as Mrs. Cordova
Director: Anthony Edwards (1)
Writer: Patrick Harbinson
 
124 :06x11 - The Domino Heart (Jan/13/2000)
A simple water shutoff makes the struggle for life even harder in the ER while Lucy is excited for Valerie, a patient she befriended who finally can receive a new heart -- if she can circumvent some last-minute medical complications. Drs. Carter and Chen duel over admitting an elderly patient with Parkinson's whose daughter pleads exhaustion in caring for her. Dr. Greene also is weary of lodging his troublesome father as he deals with the return of Nurse Hathaway, who is experiencing post-partum depression. Later, Greene treats a patient for seizures and suspects that his boyfriend is physically abusing him. Dr. Corday confronts the murderer whose life she saved before he is taken to county jail. In addition, Dr. Benton makes a tentative offer to Dr. Finch, Hathaway soothes a nervous boy with a broken leg and Dr. Malucci personally checks out a Hispanic pharmacy that also serves as an illegal back-door health clinic.
Guest Stars: David Franco (1) as Dominic, Cindy Lu as Chinese Woman, Diane Baker as Louise Duffy, Justin Louis as Michael Mueller, Lawrence Monoson as Dean Rollins, Sal Lopez as Hispanic Man, Peg Phillips as Mrs. Duffy, Michael McFall as Water Truck Driver, Andre Jamal Kinney as Trevor, Camille Ameen as Mrs. Page, Valerie's Mom, Dominic Comperatore as Vito Compasero, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Myndy Crist as Valerie Page, John Cullum as David Greene, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Bianca Lopez as Monica, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Paul Vincent O'Connor as Off. Billy Wilder (as Eric A. Payne), Pamela Sinha as Amira, Amy Stewart (1) as Linsey Cordova, Hank Stratton as Curt Oberg, Michael's Companion, Bryan Sullivan (3) as Hispanic Woman
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Joe Sachs
 
125 :06x12 - Abby Road (Feb/03/2000)
New medical student Abby Lockhart, the obstetrics nurse who helped deliver Nurse Hathaway's twins, has a chaotic first day when she joins the ER and is spat upon and bitten by a drug-addled teenage wrestler and misdiagnoses a hypochondriac. Dr. Corday grits her teeth when her haughty mother alights in town. Elsewhere, as a flu epidemic sweeps through the ER, Dr. Benton's promise to secure plastic surgery for a badly mauled little girl is in jeopardy and he later uses an unusual procedure to clear an airway on a patient with internal bleeding. Dr. Carter treats a bitter teenager with muscular dystrophy. Lucy tries to make an elderly patient with congestive heart failure comfortable in his last hours.
Guest Stars: Michael Mantell (1) as Mr. Spencer, Patience Cleveland as Mrs. Mills, Pierrino Mascarino as Mr. Clayton, Kymberly Newberry as Mrs. Bryant, Shia LaBeouf as Darnel Smith, Victor Campos as Unknown, Alex Nevil as Mr. Dorset, Dirk Blocker as Mr. Groder, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Andre Rosey Brown as Sick Guy (as Rosey Brown), Rusty Gray (1) as (as Rusty Schmidt), Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Chris Marquette as Marty Dorset, Chad McKnight as Officer Wilson, Chaz Monet as Tia Foster (as Chaz Monét), Eric Nenninger as Jeremy Barnes, Clarinda Ross as Mrs. Foster, Giuliana Santini as Kathleen Brant, Pamela Sinha as Amira, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, | Uncredited: Judy Parfitt as Isabelle Corday
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
 
126 :06x13 - Be Still My Heart (Feb/10/2000)
As Valentine's Day nears, Dr. Corday holds her breath when her domineering mother and surgeon wants to "observe" her at work in the hospital, while Lucy cares for a combative young law student whose headaches and erratic behavior might indicate schizophrenia. Competitive medical students Chen and Malucci jockey for first position but their increasing rivalry only hurts their patients, including a senior doctor with a dangerous tumor. Following a severe traffic accident, Drs. Finch, Kovac and Benton hope to save the lives of the parents of two quaking children who fear the worst. An elderly woman who lost her husband a few months earlier in the ER returns with a serious case of infection.
Guest Stars: Megan Corletto as Julia Edelstein, Amzie Strickland as Jean Connelly, Tonyo Melendez as Patron, Lenny Wolpe as Dr. Hudson, Eric Keith as Paul's Friend, Anton Yelchin as Robbie Edelstein, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, David Krumholtz as Paul Sobriki, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Judy Parfitt as Isabelle Corday, Pamela Sinha as Amira, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, | Uncredited: Chris Wells (1) as Mr. Morris
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
127 :06x14 - All in the Family (Feb/17/2000)
Valentine's Day arrives as the emergency room staff whirls into action on all fronts as they work heroically on two patients who suffered trauma. Even Drs. Greene and Corday are called from home to help. Meanwhile, the police begin an investigation into criminal activity inside the hospital and begin searching for a missing patient.
Guest Stars: Perry Anzilotti as Perry, Anesthesiologist, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Joe Basile as Officer Tom Bennini, Brad Blaisdell as Detective, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock, Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, John Doman as Dr. Carl Deraad, David Krumholtz as Paul Sobriki, Sean LeSure as Strummer, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Stewart Levine (1) as Cop in Ambulance Bay, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Judy Parfitt as Isabelle Corday, Debbie Podowski as Brenda, Romano's Receptionist (as Deb Podowski), Louie Rivera as Mitchell, David Roberson as Officer Durcy, Lucy Rodriguez as Nurse Bjerke, Pamela Sinha as Amira, Mark Allan Stewart as Cop, Sam Vlahos as Pablo, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Liza Weil as Samantha Sobriki, Chris Wells (1) as Mr. Morris/'Cupid'
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Jack Orman
 
128 :06x15 - Be Patient (Feb/24/2000)
An off-duty Dr. Kovac witnesses a hit-and-run accident that leaves a young girl fighting for her life but he second-guesses himself when he elects to transport her to the hospital himself rather than wait for the paramedics -- and wonders if his desperate measures might ultimately kill her. Nurse Hathaway discovers that a promiscuous 14-year-old schoolgirl has cervical cancer and is torn when the frightened teen refuses to tell her parents. Drs. Greene and Corday react differently when they discover that their parents are getting to know each other very well. New medical student Abby disagrees with Dr. Weaver's quick assessment of a sick patient. Dr. Greene learns some sobering news from a patient's x-rays.
Guest Stars: Cara DeLizia as Andrea, Christopher Rich as Ron Perth, Andrew Bowen as Andrew, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Rachel Crane as Terri, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, Kayli DeGregorio as Laura Williams, Kelsi DeGregorio as Laura Williams, Jackie Debatin as Judy, Mark Hicks as Physical Therapist (as Mark A. Hicks), Harry Hutchinson (1) as Hit and Run Driver, Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Judy Parfitt as Isabelle Corday, Patrick J. Pieters as Doorman, Jeris Lee Poindexter as Nate (as Jeris Lee Poindexter), Gwynyth Walsh as Barbara Knight, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Clifton Williams (1) as Postman
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Sandy Kroopf
 
129 :06x16 - Under Control (Mar/23/2000)
In pain, Dr. Carter hobbles back on crutches into the ER for the first time since his life-threatening attack and treats an overdosed suicidal patient with a controversial new procedure while a besieged Dr. Greene tries to take charge of a chaotic shift. Among Greene's runaway problems are his cantankerous father who resists treatment for his lung cancer, a poisonous Gila monster lizard on the loose and a non-stop torrent of complicated cases, one of which concerns his girlfriend Dr. Corday's well-meaning attempt to keep a brain-dead accident victim alive long enough to secure permission to harvest his organs. Elsewhere, Abby is devastated when she makes a simple mistake that could cost a terminally ill cancer patient what little time he has left; Dr. Chen is distracted by a hunky nurse who helps out in between receiving treatment for his own fainting spells; amid the uproar, Hathaway is interrupted by her nanny's calls regarding her crying twins; and Dr. Benton and Dr. Finch enjoy a sensual game of pool.
Guest Stars: Jonathan Avildsen as Mr. Bartlet, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Elpidia Carrillo as Pilar, Sheila Cavanaugh (1) as Black Eye Patient, Morris Chestnut as ICU Nurse Frank 'Rambo' Bacon, Megan Cole as Dr. Upton, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, Michael Faella as Smoking Man, Cal Gibson (1) as Kim Tadlock, Keith Langsdale as Adam Pulido, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Jennifer Manley as Nosebleed Lady, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Eloy Mendez as Felix, Judy Parfitt as Isabelle Corday, Eric Payne as Off. Billy Wilder (as Eric A. Payne), Kyle Richards as Nurse Dori, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Millicent Carter, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Karl Wiedergott as Dr. Krepp, Nephrologist
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Neal Baer, Joe Sachs
Songs: Simon and Garfunkel -- Bookends
 
130 :06x17 - Viable Options (Apr/06/2000)
Dr. Kovac is unsettled about his responsibility to disqualify a series of patients with kidney failure when a precious donor organ becomes available, especially when one prospect is unaware that she's pregnant -- and must choose between the baby or the transplant operation. A few feet away, Dr. Romano decides to mix it up for a day in the ER trenches and clashes with two angry motorists as well as Dr. Weaver over proper treatment of a terminally ill pneumonia patient. Dr. Carter must do some fast-talking when a former patient, a diabetic young boy whose father previously had no insurance, reappears with dangerous symptoms. Drs. Finch and Benton are dressed down by Romano when a pharmacy misreads their scribbled prescription and issues a drug that nearly kills a constipated patient. Dr. Greene gets angry when Dr. Corday conspires with his crotchety father to place the senior Greene in a hospice.
Guest Stars: Tom McGowan as Joe Bernero, Gerry Black as Mr. Fletcher, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, Ransford Doherty as Randall James, Erica Gimpel (1) as Adele Newman, Cleo King as Mrs. Davies, Annie Korzen as Mrs. Grunwald, Kai Lennox as Steve Maldonado, Bellina Logan as Nurse Kit, Patricia McCormack (1) as Mrs. Dwyer (as Patty McCormack), Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Chrissy Paraskevopoulos as Jo Waters, Mitch Pileggi as Terry Waters, Rachel Roth as Angie Dwyer, Aaron Seville as Dr. Tillman, Century Managed Care, Jack Shearer as Hal Grunwald, Leslie Silva as Sonya Bassett, Ken Ward as Glen, Jo's fiancé, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Marita Grabiak
Writer: Patrick Harbinson
 
131 :06x18 - Match Made in Heaven (Apr/13/2000)
Ex-lovers Dr. Benton and a testy Dr. Corday clash when Benton's current interest, Dr. Finch, asks him to overrule Corday for surgery on a young boy who may have suffered internal injuries in a car crash. Abby takes a big risk when she advises an exhausted pregnant wife with five children to undergo an abortion procedure against the wishes of her unsuspecting husband. Elsewhere, Dr. Greene must intimately care at home for his crotchety but humiliated father after the terminally ill man chases away his latest nurse. Dr. Carter reacts harshly to one patient, offers a misplaced diagnosis to another and later offends Dr. Chen when they try to save a young girl. Dr. Romano assumes personal command of the ER and displays his typically obnoxious charm.
Guest Stars: Joel McKinnon Miller as Mr. Emerson, Judy Jean Berns (1) as Mrs. Fredriksson, Greene's Home Nurse, Michael Cavalieri (1) as Mr. Fazio, John Cullum as David Greene, Matt Doherty as Eli Emerson, Kerri Green as Lynn Parker (as Kerri Lee Green), Bradley Gregg as Ken Parker, Dan Lauria as Rick Simpson, Scotty Leavenworth as Wyatt Parker, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Lynn Ann Leveridge as Woman, Randy Lowell as Dr. Dan Shine, Hematologist, Connor Matheus as Ian Parker, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Sam Vlahos as Pablo, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Mary Margaret Lewis (1) as Corinne, Carter's Maid
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
 
132 :06x19 - The Fastest Year (Apr/27/2000)
Abby plays with fire when she intercedes on behalf of a sick young girl who needs a bone marrow transplant -- but the most eligible donor is her half-sister whose divorced mother refuses to okay the procedure out of spite for the girl's father who's her ex-husband. In another family, Dr. Greene admits his pneumonia-ridden father into the hospital and shares a rare but memorable father-son moment as the older man's time begins to wind down. Dr. Kovac gallantly offers to help Nurse Hathaway buy a used car and they enjoy their spring day on the town. Likewise, a daytripping Dr. Benton takes Dr. Finch out to Los Angeles to visit his toddler son and meet his sister Jackie who can't help but interrogate her guest. Dr. Carter is tormented by visions of his recent brush with death and draws Dr. Weaver's concern upon her return.
Guest Stars: Khandi Alexander as Jackie Robbins, Julie Marie Berman as Jessamyn Chadsey (as Julie Marie Berman), Susan Blommaert as Sarah McKenzie (as Susan J. Blommaert), Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Jeff Brooks (1) as Hospital Records Clerk (as Jeffrey David Brooks), Jim Carrane as Manny, used-car dealer, Dan Conway as Sam McKenzie (as Daniel J. Conway), Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, Dee Jay Daniels as Jesse, John Doman as Dr. Carl Deraad, Dakota Fanning as Delia Chadsey, Jacqueline Heinze as Eileen, George Lugg as Wrigley Field Hot Dog Guy, Ruth Manning as Ruth Pooler, Biff McGuire as Ralph Pooler (as William Biff McGuire), Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Millicent Carter, Hayden Tank as Edgar Braley, Sydney Walsh as Mrs. Lomax, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton, Liza Weil as Samantha Sobriki, | Uncredited: Steven Flynn (1) as Avery Chadsey
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Lydia Woodward
 
133 :06x20 - Loose Ends (May/04/2000)
A weary Dr. Greene remains at home to care for his father and shares a tender moment, while a robust Dr. Kovac tries to court Nurse Hathaway. In addition, faulty hospital procedure causes Dr. Benton to assail Kovac for not checking up on a patient who now might lose his leg; likewise, Dr. Chen is horrified to learn that a simple metabolic test for infants could have prevented a boy's disabling brain seizure. Dr. Carter assumes Greene's shift and is a whirling dervish of activity who can't resist taking over other doctors' cases as well. When an anemic teenager refuses crucial treatment, Dr. Corday makes a calculated gamble in order to assist her. Dr. Malucci is enraged when a 6-year-old car accident victim claims that her father has been sexually abusing her.
Guest Stars: Christopher Wiehl as Mr. Lattimer, Steffani Brass as Shelly Burke, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Cullum as David Greene, Anne E. Curry as Claire's Mom, Polly Cusumano as Claire, John Doman as Dr. Carl Deraad, David Harris (1) as Fulton's Son, Rosanna Huffman as Mrs. McNamara, Lincoln Kilpatrick as Chet Fulton, Demetrius Navarro as Morales, Pamela Sinha as Amira, Frances Sternhagen (1) as Millicent Carter, Brian Tarantina as Joe Barkley, Bahni Turpin as Mrs. Lattimer, Jay Underwood as Mr. Burke, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Neal Baer
 
134 :06x21 - Such Sweet Sorrow (May/11/2000)
A wound-up Dr. Weaver goes on the warpath when she encounters sloppiness, incorrect diagnoses and improper procedures among the ER staff, and Nurse Hathaway, Dr. Malucci and Abby all feel the heat of her wrath. A disobeying Hathaway earns Weaver's enmity when she revives a "do not resuscitate" cancer victim so that the patient can spend one last conscious moment with her young family while she ponders her response to Dr. Kovac's romantic interest -- and she makes a life-changing decision. When he's not goofing off, Malucci also gets an earful from Dr. Corday, who offers a sobering assessment of his performance. Dr. Greene re-thinks his father's burial request and determines to spend more time with his daughter Rachel.
Guest Stars: Adeline Allen as Jennifer O'Brien, Mary Bogue as Matronly Woman on Plane, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, Ken Davitian as Mr. Papazian, Madison Eginton as Hannah O'Brien, Troy Evans as Frank Martin, Gloria Gifford as Mrs. Wyatt, Angela Landis as Kathy, Alexandra Margulies as Stewardess, Louis Mustillo (1) as Steve O'Brien, Marcello Robinson as Arcade Boy, Duane R. Shepard, Sr. as Janitor, Rachel Singer as Shelagh O'Brien, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata, Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene, | Uncredited: George Clooney as Doug Ross
Director: John Wells (1)
Writer: John Wells (1)
 
135 :06x22 - May Day (May/18/2000)
Dr. Kovac crosses swords with Benton over prioritizing care for a young victim of a deadly school shooting versus a more seriously wounded gunman. Benton and Dr. Corday share a moment of mutual triumph when they successfully complete a risky but life-saving surgical procedure on a wounded student from the schoolyard. Kovac's draining day continues when he attempts to browbeat a teenaged stabbing victim into allowing him to birth her unwanted and unborn baby despite her adamant wishes to let the child die. A combative Dr. Carter is confronted by Dr. Greene and the other ER doctors over his behavior since being attacked. Greene tries to convince a hardy rugby player that his injuries are more serious than he thinks.
Guest Stars: Kyle Sullivan as Nicholas Rosato, Alvin Alvarez as Daniel, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh, Emily Bergl as Gloria Milton, Michelle Bonilla as EMT Harms, Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Connie Oligario, Chris Butler as Cop, Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright, John Doman as Dr. Carl Deraad, Troy Evans as Frank Martin, Stewart Finlay-McLennan as Mr. Tanner, Karen Gordon as ADR Voices, RonReaco Lee as Davis, Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley, Randolph Mantooth as Policeman, Kristin Minter as Randi Fronczak, Eric Payne as Off. Billy Wilder (as Eric A. Payne), Mario Soto as SWAT Guy, Meg Thalken as Chopper EMT Dee McManus, Don Took as Vinnie Rosato, Nicholas' Dad, Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Jack Orman
 

Season 7
136 :07x01 - Homecoming (aka Indian Summer) (Oct/12/2000)
Dr. Carter struggles to overcome his chemical dependency in a detox center while Dr. Greene returns from vacation to find the ER awash in garbage during a custodial strike -- and a riot during a high school football game further clogs the halls with the rival wounded. Meanwhile, Greene finds unexpected complications when he treats the first victim, a likable injured player, and discovers that he must also minister to himself for a rash caused by poison ivy. Abby arrives back from another rotation and tries to help an elderly man whose wife is dead on arrival; later, she's furious when her ex-husband jeopardizes her clerkship when he does not pay her tuition. Dr. Benton grits his teeth when he interviews for an attending -- a lucrative supervisorial position -- with Dr. Romano.
Guest Stars: Barry Gordon as Baxter, Dino Anello as Picketer, Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn, Purva Bedi as Med Student Priya Shilandra, Gerry Black as Mr. Fletcher, Michelle Bonilla as EMT Harms, James T. Callahan (1) as Mr. Bristol (as James Callahan), David Coggeshall as Teammate, John Doe as Carter's Doctor, Todd Duffey as Mitch, Troy Evans as Frank Martin, Jonathan T. Floyd (1) as Student, Steve Howey as Quarterback Elizey, Jeremy Kent Jackson (1) as Jock, Brent Jennings (1) as Nat, Larissa Larenne as Cheerleader, RonReaco Lee as Davis, Kay Lenz as Karen Palmieri, Brian Lester as EMT Dumar, Jonathan Mangum as Med Student Ryan Bradford, Sean McGowan (1) as Food Court Guy, Wentworth Miller as Mike Palmieri, Bob Minor as Buck, Paula Newsome as Rehab Receptionist Margaret, J. Anthony Pena as Tackle, Hillary Straney as Flight Attendant, Tod Thawley as Smith, Mark Valley as Richard Lockhart, Dean Wein as Security Sergeant
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan (2)
Writer: Jack Orman
 
137 :07x02 - Sand and Water (aka Way Too Soon) (Oct/19/2000)
A sympathetic Abby takes pity on a young couple whose premature baby was born far too early -- a cold fact of life which the desperate parents struggle to accept -- while Drs. Greene and Corday re-define their relationship in the wake of domestic hassles. Dr. Benton engages an equally stubborn Dr. Romano in a war of wills over an obnoxious homeless man who once again requires extensive treatment resulting from his chronic disdain for maintaining his dialysis appointments. Dr. Weaver and a caring Dr. Kovac are helpless to assist a severely comatose woman whose longtime life partner is not legally empowered to cease any heroic means of saving her. Elsewhere, Carter ponders the implications of his future return to the hospital and Dr. Malucci stays out of sight from a candy striper who's on a mission to find him.
Guest Stars: Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn,