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ER S3E7 — No Brain, No Gain
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ER•Season 3•Episode 7

No Brain, No Gain

7.7/10 · 608 votesNov 14, 199646 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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Encouraged by Carol, Mark finally asks Susan out. Benton tries to save a boy, despite the fact Doug thinks he's brain dead.

Directed byDavid Nutter
Written byPaul Manning
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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

Crew6

David Nutter

David Nutter

Director

P

Paul Manning

Writer

R

Richard Thorpe

Director of Photography

R

Randy Jon Morgan

Editor

Chris Carnel

Chris Carnel

Stunt Double

Christopher Chulack

Christopher Chulack

Producer

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Episode Summary

"No Brain, No Gain" is episode 7 of ER season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 608 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by David Nutter and written by Paul Manning, it aired on November 14, 1996.

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