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ER S7E9 — The Greatest of Gifts
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ER•Season 7•Episode 9

The Greatest of Gifts

8.0/10 · 536 votesDec 14, 200045 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 7•+0.1 vs season avg

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Chen gives birth, but insists on breastfeeding the infant before she gives it to the adoptive parents. Greene and Corday consult a brain specialist in New York City who believes the tumor can be safely removed. Stressed and tired, Carter impulsively swallows two painkiller pills

Directed byJonathan Kaplan
Written byElizabeth Hunter
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Cast11

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Mark Greene

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

Luka Kovač

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Abby Lockhart

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

Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen

Jing-Mei Chen

Paul McCrane

Paul McCrane

Robert Romano

Michael Michele

Michael Michele

Cleo Finch

Erik Palladino

Erik Palladino

Dave Malucci

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Elizabeth Hunter

Writer

Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

Director

Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

Co-Executive Producer

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Tim Tommasino

Editor

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Anthony R. Palmieri

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Greatest of Gifts" is episode 9 of ER season 7. It scored 8.0/10 from 536 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Elizabeth Hunter, it aired on December 14, 2000.

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