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ER S6E16 — Under Control
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ER•Season 6•Episode 16

Under Control

7.7/10 · 558 votesMar 23, 200044 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 6•−0.4 vs season avg

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Even though he suffers from intense pain due to his stabbing injuries, Carter returns to work and prescribes a controversial procedure for a suicidal patient. Greene tries to convince his father to undergo cancer treatment.

Directed byChristopher Misiano
Written byNeal Baer, Joe Sachs
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Cast9

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Mark Greene

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

Luka Kovač

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

Carol Hathaway

Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston

Elizabeth Corday

Laura Innes

Laura Innes

Kerry Weaver

Eriq La Salle

Eriq La Salle

Peter Benton

Noah Wyle

Noah Wyle

John Carter

Paul McCrane

Paul McCrane

Robert Romano

Michael Michele

Michael Michele

Cleo Finch

Crew5

Christopher Misiano

Christopher Misiano

Director

Neal Baer

Neal Baer

Writer

Joe Sachs

Joe Sachs

Writer

R

Richard Thorpe

Director of Photography

J

Jacque Toberen

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Under Control" is episode 16 of ER season 6. It scored 7.7/10 from 558 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Christopher Misiano and written by Neal Baer, Joe Sachs, it aired on March 23, 2000.

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