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ER S3E17 — Tribes
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ER•Season 3•Episode 17

Tribes

7.7/10 · 601 votesApr 10, 199746 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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Benton goes into Carla's private hospital files when he fears that something may be wrong with their baby; Jeanie treats a suicidal woman who reveals a surprising secret; and Greene learns that Rachel has been lying about her health.

Directed byRichard Thorpe
Written byLance Gentile
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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

Crew7

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Lance Gentile

Writer

R

Richard Thorpe

Director of Photography

J

Jacque Toberen

Editor

Chris Carnel

Chris Carnel

Stunt Double

R

Richard Thorpe

Director

Christopher Chulack

Christopher Chulack

Producer

P

Penny Adams

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Tribes" is episode 17 of ER season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 601 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Richard Thorpe and written by Lance Gentile, it aired on April 10, 1997.

Next: E18 · You Bet Your LifeBest of Season 3