Let the Games Begin (3 Oct. 1996)

While the whole staff is worried the ER might close, Jeanie has her own problems in dealing with being HIV-positive.

Director:

Tom Moore

Writers:

Michael Crichton (creator), Lydia Woodward

Stars:

Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Sherry Stringfield

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Edwards	...	Dr. Mark Greene
George Clooney	...	Dr. Doug Ross
Sherry Stringfield	...	Dr. Susan Lewis
Noah Wyle	...	Dr. John Carter
Julianna Margulies	...	Nurse Carol Hathaway
Gloria Reuben	...	Jeanie Boulet
Laura Innes	...	Dr. Kerry Weaver
Eriq La Salle	...	Dr. Peter Benton
Abraham Benrubi	...	Jerry Markovic
Isabella Hofmann	...	AIDS Clinic Doctor
John Aylward	...	Dr. Donald Anspaugh
Raye Birk	...	Mr. Hartley
Yvette Freeman	...	Nurse Haleh Adams
Ellen Crawford	...	Nurse Lydia Wright
Omar Epps	...	Dr. Dennis Gant

Storyline

Both Mark Greene and Susan Lewis have been on a round on unsuccessful blind dates but are enjoying each other's company whenever the opportunity arises. Doug Ross on the other hand finds it almost impossible to have any kind of an emotional relationship with a woman. Hathaway is having financial difficulties and desperately wants to sell her house. Carter sleeps in and finds he is again covering the ER while Dennis Gant gets to assist in an operation. Concerned by Jeanie Boulet's HIV status, Dr. Benton pushes her aside during a trauma leading Dr. Weaver to wonder just what is going on. All of the staff at County General is on edge as rumors fly that the hospital may be closed.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 1996 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 11, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Emmy nomination that William H. Macy garnered for his work on the show in this season was largely based on his submitting this episode for consideration.

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Goofs

When Carol is talking to Doug while he's in the medicine closet about needing money for home repairs, Carol's hands on the clipboard she's holding change positions in between shots.

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Connections

References Caligula (1979)

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Soundtracks

"Born to be Wild"
(uncredited)
Performed by ?

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