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ER S3E15 — The Long Way Around
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ER•Season 3•Episode 15

The Long Way Around

8.5/10 · 1,187 votesFeb 13, 199745 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 3•+0.6 vs season avg

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Nurse Carol Hathaway is held hostage during a convenience store robbery, then befriends one of the gunmen.

Directed byChristopher Chulack
Written byLydia Woodward
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Cast7

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Mark Greene

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

Carol Hathaway

George Clooney

George Clooney

Doug Ross

Laura Innes

Laura Innes

Kerry Weaver

Eriq La Salle

Eriq La Salle

Peter Benton

Gloria Reuben

Gloria Reuben

Jeanie Boulet

Noah Wyle

Noah Wyle

John Carter

Crew8

Christopher Chulack

Christopher Chulack

Director

L

Lydia Woodward

Writer

R

Richard Thorpe

Director of Photography

R

Randy Jon Morgan

Editor

Chris Carnel

Chris Carnel

Stunt Double

Tom Lowell

Tom Lowell

Stunts

Christopher Chulack

Christopher Chulack

Producer

P

Penny Adams

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Long Way Around" is episode 15 of ER season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 1,187 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Christopher Chulack and written by Lydia Woodward, it aired on February 13, 1997.

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