There is a big reason why Dr. Carter is back in the “ER“. Next week on the medical drama, the man who has saved many lives is now begging for life as he is attached to a dialysis machine. Called “What We Do”, the fifth episode before season finale, airs March 5

Meanwhile, a camera crew interviews the staff at County General for a documentary on emergency medicine. Morris’ cop girlfriend gets injured on the job and is rushed into the ER with gunshot wounds. Neela wonders why her relationship with Brenner lacks so much communication. Sam struggles to make amends with her mother (guest star Amy Madigan).

Warning spoiler ahead. Carter is waiting for a kidney transplant which he will get in the March 12 episode. But before that he will receive a visit from an old friend, Dr. Benton (guest star Eriq La Salle) who will help him in time of crisis.

Stars from 15 years of ER scrubbed in as the veteran medical show approaches its series finale on April 2. Among them: Noah Wyle, whose saintly doc Carter arrives from Darfur with both his marriage and his only remaining kidney failing. “This story line is going to bring Eriq La Salle back and, tangentially, Julianna Margulies,” says exec producer David Zabel. (We hear George Clooney also plays a part in Carter’s story, as does guest Susan Sarandon.) “I get to play a lot with Eriq,” reveals Wyle. “Dr. Benton just happens to be on staff at the hospital where I’m having dialysis.” Maura Tierney also makes a cameo visit. Says Zabel, “There will be a lot of great stories and great moments.”

Also, Susan will be back:

Sherry Stringfield is returning to ER, a source close to the deal has confirmed to TVGuide.com.

Stringfield’s participation is the latest in a slew of alums who have signed off to send off the show in its final season, a group that already includes Anthony Edwards, Julianna Margulies and George Clooney.

Stringfield played Dr. Susan Lewis on NBC’s medical drama from 1994-1996 and then returned to the show in 2001 for another four seasons. No word on how Dr. Lewis will reappear this time.

ER “Shifting Equilibrium“
03-19-2009 10:00PM

Neela Says Goodbye To County-It’s Neela’s (Parminder Nagra) last day and everyone in the ER
seems to have forgotten that she is leaving. Neela proves she is ready to be an attending when she and Dr. Dubenko (Leland Orser) argue about the treatment of two surgical cases. Meanwhile, Brenner (David Lyons) has an epiphany about his troubled past. Linda Cardellini, Scott Grimes and John Stamos also star.

Show Cast: Linda Cardellini, Parminder Nagra, John Stamos, Scott Grimes, David Lyons, Angela Bassett

Season: 15    Episode: 17    First Aired: 2/26/2009    Prod Code: 15017

Trying to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization proves frustrating and fruitless, so the Banfields explore their options with an adoption agency. Dr. Carter is overwhelmed by the procedural and technological advances to emergency medicine that have been implemented since he’s been gone. Sam gets quite the shock when her mother comes into the ER. Banfield finds out a secret that Carter is hiding.





Main Cast

• Goran Visnjic as Dr. Luka Kovac
  
• Maura Tierney as Nurse Abby Lockhart
  
• John Stamos as Tony Gates
  
• Mekhi Phifer
  
• Parminder Nagra
  
• Scott Grimes
  
• Linda Cardellini as Nurse Samantha Taggart
  

Additional Cast

• Noah Wyle
  
• Courtney B. Vance
  
• Amy Madigan
  

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Season: 15

Episode: 16

First Aired: 2/19/2009
Prod Code: 15016

It’s Valentine’s Day in the ER and Neela (Parminder Nagra) seems to be under the spell of Dr. Brenner (David Lyons). Gates (John Stamos) treats a bizarre mushroom hunter that comes in on his wedding day with breathing problems. Banfield (Angela Bassett) refuses to give up on having a baby but is having trouble convincing her husband (guest star Courtney B. Vance) of her plan. Neela gives a little girl great news about her mother’s heart transplant surgery but is disappointed when a critical mistake is made. Meanwhile, Dr. Carter (guest star Noah Wyle) makes a surprise return to the ER.

Main Cast

• Goran Visnjic as Dr. Luka Kovac
  
• Maura Tierney as Nurse Abby Lockhart
  
• John Stamos as Tony Gates
  
• Mekhi Phifer
  
• Parminder Nagra
  
• Scott Grimes
  
• Linda Cardellini as Nurse Samantha Taggart
  

Additional Cast

• Courtney B. Vance
  
• Noah Wyle
  

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ER Season 15 Episode 15 “The Family Man”

A car accident in the ambulance bay leaves a woman with a young child severely injured and in need of immediate surgery. Brenner has difficulty finding a family member to care for the daughter. Morris treats an elderly patient in need of an MRI and gets the run around from an insurance company. Neela tells Brenner about her job offer from North Carolina.

Main Cast

• Goran Visnjic as Dr. Luka Kovac
  
• Maura Tierney as Nurse Abby Lockhart
  
• John Stamos as Tony Gates
  
• Mekhi Phifer
  
• Parminder Nagra
  
• Scott Grimes
  
• Linda Cardellini as Nurse Samantha Taggart
  

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Season: 15    Episode: 14    First Aired: 2/5/2009        Prod Code: 15014



An old colleague visits the hospital to see a former mentor who is seriously ill. Sam’s sister shows up unexpectedly. Gates and Morris tend to an elderly man who was assaulted on the street. A patient’s diagnosis shakes Brenner up.

Gates (John Stamos) and Morris (Scott Grimes) treat an older man that comes into the ER after being assaulted on the street. While treating a mother thought to have late stage cancer, Dr. Brenner (David Lyons) gets a shocking diagnosis from another patient. Sam (Linda Cardellini) gets an unexpected visit from her sister (guest star Shannon Woodward). Meanwhile, Dr. Morgenstern (guest star William H. Macy) decides to visit to County General when he finds out an old mentor is gravely ill.

Main Cast

• Goran Visnjic as Dr. Luka Kovac
  
• Maura Tierney as Nurse Abby Lockhart
  
• John Stamos as Tony Gates
  
• Mekhi Phifer
  
• Parminder Nagra
  
• Scott Grimes
  
• Linda Cardellini as Nurse Samantha Taggart
  

Additional Cast

• William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern
  
• Shannon Woodward
  

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