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ER S3E21 — Make a Wish
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ER•Season 3•Episode 21

Make a Wish

7.7/10 · 586 votesMay 8, 199744 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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It's Carol's birthday, Mark is returning to work after being assaulted and Carla goes into premature labor.

Directed byRichard Thorpe
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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

R

Richard Thorpe

Director of Photography

Chris Carnel

Chris Carnel

Stunt Double

R

Richard Thorpe

Director

K

Kevin Casey

Editor

Joe Sachs

Joe Sachs

Story

L

Lydia Woodward

Teleplay

Christopher Chulack

Christopher Chulack

Co-Executive Producer

P

Penny Adams

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Make a Wish" is episode 21 of ER season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 586 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Richard Thorpe, it aired on May 8, 1997.

Next: E22 · One More for the RoadBest of Season 3