Everything Old Is New Again

Season 1, Episode 25, Aired
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Season Finale: Carter faces his last day in the ER, harshly grading Benton on an evaluation report. He later rescinds the report after finding out that he received the surgical sub-internship. Tag and Carol have wedding day jitters. Chloe disappears again, abandoning little Susie with Susan. Dr. Swift changes his mind and decides to support Mark. Jake visits Doug.moreless
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  • So sweet and superb ending for season 1.

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    By Parricida, Apr 26, 2010 Report Abuse
    It was really amazing... All the storylines, cases and Carter - he is just so sweet. The validation he was giving to Benton and then learns that he got to surgery and tries to change it and learns what Benton said about him - wow... that was unexpected

    And Carol... oh.. it made me cry and Doug.. the way he looked her.. as I know they will end up so, it was somehow.. but it worked so so well. Very beautiful. And all the dancing, Carol's speech and the camera work. Superb.

    I just do not know what to say. It was incredible episode.moreless

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  • All the components you wish for in a show wrapped in one episode of one great show.

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    By rainleafflower, Mar 20, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode is absolutley fantastic and is exactly why I watch ER. This episode starts out as a normal day in the ER with its drama and heart breaking stories, but ends up to be an uplifting hour of television. The writers were able to turn the tragedy of Carol's wedding gone bad into a story that had you laughing. Everyone in the end of the episode singing and dancing to'Tequila' was great. There was a great Carol and Doug scene, but there is also the hospital stuff mixed in. This is one of the best episodes of ER and definitley a strong season closer.moreless

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  • Good ending to a groud breaking year.

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    By cwbybri, Nov 03, 2005 Report Abuse
    It was interesting to see how far Carter has come along. In the pilot, he became sick during a trauma. Here, he maintains his composure. He still has a way to go; however. His evaluation of Benton was fueled by his disappointment in not getting the surgical SI. The evaluation he gave was immature and unprofessional. That being said, you can see a big difference here in comparison to the pilot.

    Carter spoke of his brother before this episode. But we learn a little more about him. Carter is working with a leukemia patient, and we learn that Carter\'s brother also suffered with Leukemia.

    Benton was his usual sentimental self. When he asked Carter if it was his last day, all Benton could say was, turn in your lab coat and ID, and you\'ll get your deposit back. This is typical for Benton. He was wonderful; however, with an end stage aids patient and his partner. He was never judgmental. He even holds the patient\'s hand, when they\'re alone. This shows a rare human side of Benton. It definitely has Peter thinking of his mom\'s recent passing.

    Benton does tell Carter towards the end of the episode that he\'ll make a good doctor. That\'s about the most praise you\'ll get from him.

    Becoming a mother did not change Chloe one bit, as she takes off and leaves little Susie by herself. The big event, of course, is Carol\'s wedding. But she is left at the alter. But ER\'s warped reality turns it into a celebration, as Carol\'s family has the reception anyways. It allows us to end the season on a high note. Not a bad moral. Life has it\'s bad moments, but to find a happy moment, even in despair, is a great strength.

    They start off the year with Carol attempting suicide. They end it with her being left at the alter. When she comes back to work, they throw her a party, and make her make a speech. At the reception, they make her make a speech. But she\'s strong enough to remember the friends that are there for her, and that they love her. And she\'s strong enough to have some fun.

    They end the episode with the ER gang, dancing the night away. A bunch of good friends, that love each other as family, enjoying each other\'s company. Would you have it any other way?moreless

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    • Benton tells Carter in this episode that he will make a good doctor. When Carter leaves County to go be with Kem in Africa, in the Season 11 finale "The Show Must Go On," we hear Benton speaking that line again as Carter walks through the halls and recalls memorable moments of his life in the ER. Edit

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    • This is the only season in which all the main cast members appeared in every episode. Edit
    • Music: "Tequila," The Champs Edit

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    • Carol: I just want to be happy. And I'm so afraid I'll never be. Doug: You will. (he reaches for her hand) You will. Edit
    • (to all her guests at the wedding) Carol: I don't know what to say. I don't know what the future holds. But I guess I'm just lucky to be alive and have so many good friends who care for me. It's been a wonderful year because of all of you. Edit
    • (about Taglieri) Carol: What's wrong with me? Why can't I fall in love with a nice guy? Someone who loves me, who wants to be with me, who is honest and decent? Doug: Mmm... And boring. Carol: God, he was dull! (they both laugh) Edit

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