It's a Tough Job ...But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?

Guest stars

Don Calfaas Carmine Delpino

BBen Kronenas Patient

Ryan MacDonaldas AMA Chairman

Donna Ponterottoas Loray Mercatanti

Candi Miloas Doctor

Patrick Croninas Dr. Brian Horshlower

Wayne Federmanas Doctor

Stuart Fratkinas Doctor Briggs

WWynonna Smithas Dr. Penny Newman

Crew

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