Good Luck, Ruth Johnson

Season 5, Episode 9, Aired
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Carter plays tour guide for Ruth Johnson, who was born in the hospital 100 years ago to the day, and her large family. Carol treats a boy who was hit by a car and tells a story of being chased, his friend being shot in the process. Peter observes Kotlowitz install a cochlear implant and decides to wait before scheduling an operation for Reese. Mark dines with Dr. Lee, new ER chief. Dr. Corday proposes radical changes in scheduling at an M&M conference, and later decides to break off her relationship with Benton.moreless
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  • Carol has hard case and it is not easy to solve...

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    By Parricida, Nov 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    100th episode.. really? It does not so much.. but it is...

    the main and the best part of this episode is Carol and a case of two young boys.. One of them is brought in as he was hitted by the car. He asks if anyone knows what happened with his friend. It first look like those two kids were victim of some bad man but the outcome is even more shocking - the one boy killed the other. And why? because he wanted those shoes. But the way the story is portrayed and how Carol comes step by step closer to the truth - it really gives so much for the episode.

    The other main storyline is about Carter being a tour guide for a woman who born 100 years ago in that hospital. It is nice and symbolic but nothing special.moreless

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  • Dr. Romano sniffs Dr. Corday's hair! Carol and Ross deal with a very touching issue. Dr. Carter has an interesting story line. Enjoy the tantilizing possibilities with Mark.

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    By CottonButtons, Feb 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    Dr. Corday gets hugged and sniffed by Dr. Romano. Dr. Romano's desire for Elizabeth is a storyline that the writers toy with throughout Dr. Romano's tenure at the hospital. Can't really blame him. She is very attractive and quite the personality. It is interesting to see her deal with professional issues.

    Dr. Benton deals with issues about his son. This storyline is developing well.

    Dr. Doyle has a bit part. At least she is in this episode. There have been episodes in which they mention her, but we never see her.

    Carol and Doug have an interesting storyline. It is nice to see Carol deal with the patient.

    Mare W. is a great actress. It was nice to see her as a recurring star in this series. I am glad Mark is dating in his own class again.moreless

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  • I really enjoyed this episode.

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    By juliaXbaby01, Aug 23, 2006 Report Abuse
    Carol tries to bond with the little boy and side with him but then she finds out that he killed his freind. That was sad. I liked the part when Doug and Carol were talking about raising kids, teaching them all you know, and then wishing them good luck! or something like that. Then the baby at the end just made the whole episode fit together. Naming her Ruth Jonson, and then Carol wishing her good luck. I liked it alot!moreless

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  • What a good lie but I don't think they boy fully understands, he is just worried about getting in trouble from his dad.

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    By Pinkmyst, Jul 10, 2006 Report Abuse
    Carol treats a boy who was hit by a car and his friend was shot in the process. This boy makes up a good story but we later find out that this boy needs some serious help because I don\'t think he really realises what he has done.

    Dr. Corday is a very strong woman and this is shown as proposes radical changes in scheduling at a conference. I think she holds a valid point for safety of patients.

    I am also glad to see that she decides to break off her relationship with Benton. I don\'t think he really treated her right because he is so caught up with himself and his problems.moreless

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    • Goof: The top worn by the woman in labor changes from being spotted when she is in the car to a solid blue when they are rolling her into the trauma room. Edit
    • Ruth Johnson is celebrating her 100th birthday. She was born in this hosiptal. County General has been open for 100 years. These storylines are to recognize that this is the 100th episode of the series. Edit
    • Goof: In the Season 5 episode "Stuck on You," Mark needs a place to stay for a few days because his apartment is being fumigated. However, he now tells Doug and Carol that he can't move back home due to asbestos removal. Edit

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    • Charles Noland (former nurse trainee E. Ray) was set to make a return in this episode as a patient, but his scene was cut. Edit
    • A story line in which Jeanie's teenage patient forges a prescription for Vicodin by changing it from 4 tablets to 40 was removed from this episode. One scene involved Jeanie attempting to persuade Reggie to arrest the teenager. This scene would later be re-shot and used in the episode "Sticks and Stones." Edit

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    • Ruth Johnson: My family is afraid that I am going to die before they take the picture. Edit
    • Weaver: Carter! I am not your mother! Now, for the last time, get up! Edit

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