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ER S6E8 — Great Expectations

8.6

ER•Season 6•Episode 8

Great Expectations

8.6/10 · 724 votesNov 25, 199944 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 6•+0.5 vs season avg

On Thanksgiving Day Carol goes into labor. She's able to get to the ER only thanks to Luka's help. She delivers the first baby in the ER, but the second causes some trouble. Greene leaves Elizabeth to deal with his father and daughter, as he

Directed byChristopher Misiano

Written byJack Orman

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Seasons15

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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

Crew4

J

Jack Orman

Writer

Christopher Misiano

Christopher Misiano

Director

R

Richard Thorpe

Director of Photography

K

Kevin Casey

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Great Expectations" is episode 8 of ER season 6. It scored 8.6/10 from 724 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Christopher Misiano and written by Jack Orman, it aired on November 25, 1999.

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