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S4.E19
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Shades of Gray

  • Episode aired Apr 23, 1998
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Eriq La Salle in ER (1994)
DramaRomance

Following the incident in the OR, Dr. Morgenstern and Dr. Benton present the case to their colleagues. As a result, Peter Benton finds himself suspended for insubordination pending a full in... Read allFollowing the incident in the OR, Dr. Morgenstern and Dr. Benton present the case to their colleagues. As a result, Peter Benton finds himself suspended for insubordination pending a full inquiry. Jeanie attends Scott Anspaugh's funeral and has some information to share with the ... Read allFollowing the incident in the OR, Dr. Morgenstern and Dr. Benton present the case to their colleagues. As a result, Peter Benton finds himself suspended for insubordination pending a full inquiry. Jeanie attends Scott Anspaugh's funeral and has some information to share with the boy's father. Anna Del Amico finds herself ethically unable to perform an abortion and is ... Read all

  • Director
    • Lance Gentile
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton
    • Samantha Corbin-Miller
  • Stars
    • Anthony Edwards
    • George Clooney
    • Noah Wyle
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    499
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lance Gentile
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton
      • Samantha Corbin-Miller
    • Stars
      • Anthony Edwards
      • George Clooney
      • Noah Wyle
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Anthony Edwards
    Anthony Edwards
    • Mark Greene
    George Clooney
    George Clooney
    • Doug Ross
    Noah Wyle
    Noah Wyle
    • John Carter
    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Carol Hathaway
    Gloria Reuben
    Gloria Reuben
    • Jeanie Boulet
    Laura Innes
    Laura Innes
    • Kerry Weaver
    Maria Bello
    Maria Bello
    • Anna Del Amico
    Alex Kingston
    Alex Kingston
    • Elizabeth Corday
    Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle
    • Peter Benton
    Abraham Benrubi
    Abraham Benrubi
    • Jerry Markovic
    Ellen Crawford
    Ellen Crawford
    • Nurse Lydia Wright
    Sam Anderson
    Sam Anderson
    • Dr. Jack Kayson
    Badja Djola
    Badja Djola
    • Mike Lembreaux
    Art LaFleur
    Art LaFleur
    • Miles Kearney
    Marc Lawrence
    Marc Lawrence
    • Mr. Newton
    Mike Genovese
    Mike Genovese
    • Officer Al Grabarsky
    Tony Abatemarco
    • Loan Officer
    Anne Betancourt
    Anne Betancourt
    • Director
      • Lance Gentile
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton
      • Samantha Corbin-Miller
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    I hope you have the time of your life...

    ... until this day, almost 25 years later I remember the Green Day song with that scene and I still have to cry. I actually believe I would want that song, too. It is THE song of the 90s and 2000s. Wonderful episode.

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    • Trivia
      At the end when Dr. Morgenstern and Dr. Benton are outside talking it's down pouring but neither one of them are getting wet.
    • Goofs
      Benton fails to take off his blood covered gloves before exiting the OR, causing him to get blood all over the door handle, a major violation of hospital sanitation rules.
    • Quotes

      Dr. John Carter: When was the last time anyone bathed this guy?

      Nurse Chuny Marquez: From the looks of these bedsores, about the same time they turned him.

      Dr. John Carter: So much for "honor thy father."

    • Connections
      Referenced in ER: Leave It to Weaver (1999)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 1998 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 11, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Constant c Productions
      • Amblin Television
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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