ER
A Simple Twist of Fate
Season 8, Episode 14 · Aired 2002-02-07
Synopsis
The ER faces a staff shortage when several employees are sent home with food poisoning, including Weaver. Mark and Elizabeth's marriage is in crisis following Ella's hospital admission. Adding to his woes, Mark fears his brain tumor may have returned. Eleanor Carter nearly abandons young Mickey after realizing how bad his condition is. Abby pays the price to protect Joyce from her violent husband, Brian, when she is punched by him. Luka later tracks down Brian and threatens to kill him.
In the series
This episode is part of ER (1994–2009) on NBC.
Steadicam adrenaline and cast breakouts on a weekly trauma loop.
Key cast
- Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene
- George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross
- Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton
- Julianna Margulies as Nurse Carol Hathaway
- Noah Wyle as John Carter
- Gloria Reuben as Jeanie Boulet