Fair rating?The Birthday Party
Dr. Hicks berates Benton when he tries to switch shifts to attend his mother's birthday party. A teenage girl, a frequent patient of the ER, is brought in for a drug overdose. Carol wants to adopt Tatiana, but Tag isn't so keen on the idea. Doug slugs an abusive father in the lobby. Jenn accepts a job offer in Milwaukee despite Mark's offer from Morgenstern. Deb and Carter await the arrival of sub-internship applications.
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#7In Season 1of 25 rated episodes
#27All-timeof 76 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.9
1995First airedFebruary 16, 1995
Guest stars
Ming-Na Wenas Dr. Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen
Gloria Reubenas P.A. Jeanie Boulet
Christine Harnosas Jennifer Greene
CCH Pounderas Dr. Angela Hicks
Rick Rossovichas Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri
Lisa Zaneas Diane Leeds
Ving Rhamesas Walter Robbins
Abraham Benrubias Jerry Markovic
Khandi Alexanderas Jackie RobbinsLili Flandersas Ms. Brown
Julie Fultonas Swanson
Mark Rolstonas Officer Thomas
Nicolette Scorseseas Pamela
Jeremy Lawrenceas GasmanCrew
Elodie KeeneDirector
John WellsWriterShows like ER
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