Benton and Carla's infant son continues his struggle for life, as his frustrated parents fearfully stand by; Greene (Anthony Edwards) suffers from post-traumatic stress stemming from his attack; and Charlie (Kirsten Dunst) returns. Benton: Eriq La Salle.
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Benton and Carla (Lisa Nicole Carson) fear for their baby's life when complications arise and the child is born two months prematurely; Carter rethinks his plans to be a surgeon; and Ross invites Hathaway out for her birthday. Del Amico: Maria Bello. Burt: Joe Flanigan.
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Jeanie is faced with a dilemma when she agrees to ask Fischer (Harry J. Lennix) to approve Al for an experimental AIDS-treatment program; Hathaway accuses Ross of preferential treatment in regards to the child of a wealthy businessman; Carter and Benton assist in a kidney transplant operation.
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Hathaway (Julianna Margulies) receives her medical exam score and must decide whether to pursue medical school. Meanwhile, Ross tries valiantly to save a 2-year-old boy's life; and Carter catches Dale (Matthew Glave) falsifying a patient's record and considers turning him in.
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Benton goes into Carla's private hospital files when he fears that something may be wrong with their baby; Jeanie treats a suicidal woman (Gia Carides) who reveals a surprising secret; and Greene learns that Rachel has been lying about her health. Rachel: Yvonne Zima.
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Tribes
Season 3, Episode 17
Two teen gunshot victims, one white, one black, arrive in the E.R., and Greene is accused of being racially biased in his treatment by one of the victim's brothers (Joe Torry). Meanwhile, Carla, six months pregnant, comes in for treatment after being in a minor car accident.
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Faith
Season 3, Episode 16
Greene and Doyle try to persuade an unyielding Pomerantz (Jami Gertz) to place a woman with Down syndrome on the heart-transplant list; Fischer shocks Jeanie with a surprising request; and an 18-year-old with cystic fibrosis asks Ross to take him off life support.
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Hathaway and seven others are held hostage by two thugs (Ewan McGregor, Currie Graham) following a botched robbery attempt of a convenience store that leaves two people critically wounded. Robert: Mason Gamble. Ross: George Clooney.
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Greene sets up dates with three women for the same night; Ross ponders whether to honor a 17-year-old's wish to not be resuscitated; Benton complains of abdominal pains and is whisked into surgery. Fischer: Harry J. Lennix.
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Benton (Eriq La Salle) refuses to seek help following Gant's death, despite a growing listlessness that becomes apparent to everyone, especially Carter, who confronts him. Meanwhile, Greene and Weaver each shepherd a trio of prospective interns through the E.R.
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Carter and Benton exchange heated words in the aftermath of a tragedy and Ross (George Clooney) learns some surprising information about Charlie's past. Meanwhile, Hathaway (Julianna Margulies) must deal with a nurses walkout.
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Greene puts his job on the line when he treats a mentally incompetent woman without her consent; Gant seeks help from Anspaugh after Benton publicly berates him; Charlie (Kirsten Dunst) arrives in the hospital and accuses Ross of abusing her
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Greene and Weaver try to hammer out a policy concerning workers with HIV, as rumors fly over which staff member tested positive for the disease; Charlie brings in a critically ill baby she's caring for and Ross has an explosive run-in with the child's mother (Tia Texada).
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Greene makes life miserable for everyone with his new no-nonsense leadership style, and goes into Jeanie's private file to learn whether she's HIV-positive, which leads to a volatile confrontation. Meanwhile, Keaton surprises Carter with her traveling plans.
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Lewis (Sherry Stringfield) prepares to leave for Phoenix, while Greene struggles with whether to tell her how he feels; Doyle becomes outraged at a pregnant woman who tried to kill her unborn baby; and Al surprises Jeanie with an unexpected act of kindness. Jorjan Fox, Gloria Reuben.
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Benton (Eriq La Salle) tries to save a young gang member who has already been pronounced dead by Ross. Meanwhile, Greene suspects that Lewis is dating Morgenstern (William H. Macy), and Carter becomes involved in a surprising relationship.
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Greene and Lewis help rescue a family involved in a traffic accident, only to have the tragedy escalate when the victims arrive at County General, due to an insolent nurse (Jenny O'Hara) and an overconfident Benton, who suffers his most devastating experience as a surgeon.
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Ghosts
Season 3, Episode 5
On Halloween night, an 8-year-old girl (Lauren Robinson) and her dad fight for their lives after being involved in a hit-and-run accident. Meanwhile, Ross and Hathaway get a jolt of life on the streets when they man the roving Health Mobile. Charlie: Kirsten Dunst.
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Last Call
Season 3, Episode 4
A one-night stand turns tragic when Ross (George Clooney) picks up a woman (Lisa Darr) at a bar and she suffers a seizure. Meanwhile, Benton visits an old flame (Lisa Nicole Carson) and Jeanie finds herself attracted to a patient's handsome friend (Brian Wimmer).
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Anspaugh (John Aylward) makes life hellish for everyone by implementing patient quotas for each doctor; Benton and Jeanie square off concerning her HIV status and whether she should continue to work; Greene is befuddled by Lewis's invitation to go on a joint vacation. Eriq La Salle.
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The staff nervously awaits the county's decision on which area hospital will permanently close its doors. Meanwhile, a new chief of staff (John Aylward) comes aboard and threatens to make life unbearable for everyone. Betty: Eileen Brennan. Heather: Elizabeth Barondes.
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Carter (Noah Wyle) reports for the first day of his residency and receives a daunting assignment: to replace Benton as the E.R.'s surgical consultant. Meanwhile, Benton and Jeanie get the results of their HIV tests. Gant: Omar Epps. Gretchen: Michelle Clunie.
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