"The Gift" is the eleventh episode of the first season of ER.
Synopsis[]
Benton makes a critical error when he publicizes the availability of a dying man's organs before obtaining the wife's permission to harvest them, and the wife then refuses to give it. Susan discovers Div has dropped out of sight, having both quit his job and moved out of his apartment. Carter makes a move on Susan, and Chloe announces her pregnancy.
NBC Description[]
HOLIDAYS ON ICE: First a 6-year-old is revived after almost drowning while ice fishing, then a busload of choir kids seek treatment after a minor bus accident.
Meanwhile, Carter treats Santa and assists with a man electrocuted by his Christmas lights. Plus, a boy swallows a Poinsettia leaf and an elderly man is stabbed by people he thought were carolers.
Elsewhere, Ross crashes Hathaway's engagement party to tell her he loves her and winds up fighting with Taglieri (Rick Rossovich).
Cast[]
Main[]
- Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene
- George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross
- Sherry Stringfield as Dr. Susan Lewis
- Noah Wyle as John Carter
- Julianna Margulies as Nurse Carol Hathaway
- Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton
Guest starring[]
Special guest starring[]
Co-starring[]
Gallery[]
Trivia/Notes[]
Music[]
- "It's My Party," Lesley Gore (sung by Lydia, Mark, and Haleh)
- "Deck the Halls" (rock version)
- "I Like A Sleigh-Ride (Jingle Bells)," Peggy Lee
- "By Myself" (sung by "Madame X"/Mary Cavanaugh, portrayed by Rosemary Clooney)
- "We Three Kings" (sung by Patrick and "Madame X"/Mary Cavanaugh)
- "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (sung by "Madame X"/Mary Cavanaugh)
References[]
- "Nielsen Ratings - December-March 1995" (PDF). Zap2it. (May 15, 2015).
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