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ER S3E20 — Random Acts
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ER•Season 3•Episode 20

Random Acts

8.2/10 · 713 votesMay 1, 199745 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

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Jeanie asks Greg to help Al get into a special AIDS-program at the hospital. Olbes brings in her grandfather, who had a stroke.

Directed byJonathan Kaplan
Written byCarol Flint
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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

C

Carol Flint

Writer

Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

Director

J

Jacque Toberen

Editor

Chris Carnel

Chris Carnel

Stunt Double

H

Héctor R. Figueroa

Director of Photography

T

Terry Jackson

Stunts

Christopher Chulack

Christopher Chulack

Producer

P

Penny Adams

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Random Acts" is episode 20 of ER season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 713 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Carol Flint, it aired on May 1, 1997.

Next: E21 · Make a WishBest of Season 3