Chicago Hope
Stand
Season 2, Episode 9 · Aired 1995-11-20
Synopsis
Dr. Watters remains 'sick' three days after Birch's death. Alan's sister Marguerite surprises Phillip, striking up an immediate friendship with him. Dr. Austin, the interim 'interim chief of staff', abuses her power to first stop a procedure, then give it the go-ahead. The unconventional procedure, performed on Multiple Sclerosis patient Joe Springer (Richard Pryor), goes forward. Diane, still suffering from the effects of the shooting, is sent home by Kate. Austin later reveals that she was raped many years ago, trying to let Diane know that she knows what it feels like to be powerless. The new obstetrician throws a 'healing' party to try to help the staff attain closure with Jeffrey.
In the series
This episode is part of Chicago Hope (1994–2000) on CBS.
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Key cast
- Mandy Patinkin as Jeffrey Geiger
- Adam Arkin as Aaron Shutt
- Héctor Elizondo as Phillip Watters
- Mark Harmon as Jack McNeil
- Christine Lahti as Kathryn Austin