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ER S4E9 — Obstruction of Justice
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ER•Season 4•Episode 9

Obstruction of Justice

7.8/10 · 596 votesDec 11, 199745 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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Jeanie believes she's been fired because she has HIV and fights her dismissal.

Directed byRichard Thorpe
Written byLance Gentile
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Cast9

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Mark Greene

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

Carol Hathaway

Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston

Elizabeth Corday

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

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Anna Del Amico

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Lance Gentile

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Richard Thorpe

Director of Photography

R

Richard Thorpe

Director

K

Kevin Casey

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Obstruction of Justice" is episode 9 of ER season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 596 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Richard Thorpe and written by Lance Gentile, it aired on December 11, 1997.

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