The Greatest of Gifts

Episode aired Dec 14, 2000
TV-14
1h

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7.9/10

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Anthony Edwards, Chris Sarandon, and Alex Kingston in ER (1994)

Drama Romance

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 ca... Read allChen 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 ... Read allChen 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 but intentionally vomits them. He confesses to Abby.

Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
Writers
- Michael Crichton
- Elizabeth Hunter
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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

413

YOUR RATING

Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
Writers
- Michael Crichton
- Elizabeth Hunter
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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good episode

loved the baby story line. though I think the doc when she checked ming na at beginning of episode was either done to roughly or reached to far up based on ming na's reaction. and no I don't think it was just good acting u never see that in other scenes of TV shows or movies. ANy thoughts?

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Dr. Mark Greene: I can't believe they call it a tumor board.
Dr. Elizabeth Corday: Why? They discuss tumors.
Dr. Mark Greene: Think they'd come up with something less esoteric.
Dr. Elizabeth Corday: Like what?
Dr. Mark Greene: I don't know, like "You're completely boned" board.
Dr. Elizabeth Corday: I heard they used to call it the "Poor bastard" board, but too many people kept showing up.
Dr. Mark Greene: Someone told me they tried "Take me out back and shoot me now" Board for awhile.
Dr. Elizabeth Corday: It didn't stick?
Dr. Mark Greene: No, surprisingly.
Dr. Elizabeth Corday: Why not?
Dr. Mark Greene: Too many letters I guess.
Dr. Elizabeth Corday: Hmm. I see.
Dr. Mark Greene: Elizabeth?
[pauses]
Dr. Elizabeth Corday: Will we have this baby either way?
Dr. Mark Greene: What?
Dr. Mark Greene: If that man comes out, and tells me we won't beat it, will we still have the baby?
Dr. Elizabeth Corday: Of course.