John Carter, M.D.

Season 2, Episode 22, Aired
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Season Finale: Carol is pushed to the breaking point after another day when politics triumph over health care, and she quits. Mark "trades his soul" when he agrees to back Weaver for ER attending, in exchange for her support of Susan for chief resident. Jeanie takes an HIV test and informs Benton he should get himself tested as well. Carter invites Benton to his med school graduation, which he himself misses in order to keep a young patient company. Shep's refusal to see a psychiatrist risks his relationship with Carol.moreless
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  • A happy episode. Carter's episode.

    9.7
    "Superb"
    By Parricida, Sep 01, 2007 Report Abuse
    I think this episode somehow has much positive it - the overall energy and emotion after is quite positive.

    Carter is ready to graduate and he is happy - you can just say while looking at him. He also gets a case what influence him - a little girl who has liver problem. I remember that not long ago, it was Susan who said, that Carter do not care enough, but in here - is it because the graduation or.. This little girl gets Carter's attention and when she gets worse and it's time for Carter to go, he decides to stay with her instead of her graduation.

    Also Carter seems to be very friendly with Benton and invites him to the graduation but he says no. But Benton is something like an idol for Carter and despite him being offered a spot in red team, he decides to stay with Benton in blue team.

    Also we find out that Jeany's ex husband has AIDS and she might have it, Benton might have. This is left cliffhanger and we will learn the result next season.

    Carol just gets too emotional, is mad of the things done and decides to quit.

    And so it ended - season 2moreless

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    By gege48, May 07, 2006 Report Abuse
    As you all may know from some of my previous reviews, I am a huge ER fan. Some may call my interest in the show fanatical and others may call it normal. I, myself, would not have been able to describe it until now. After this episode there is no doubt in my mind that I am definitely a fanatic. This episode was the one that made me take this great leap. I have just started watching this show, so the episodes from season 1 and 2 are new to me. John Carter, MD (the title of this epic episode) was a completely enjoyable experience. I won't even hesitate to call it the best one I have watched so far. I think the writing was exceptionally done, the acting was exquisite, and the scenery was magnificent. However, don't just take my obviously biased point of view. Check it out. I can guarantee that all ER fanatics, such as myself, will find it utterly pleasurable.moreless

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    • Goof: In the Season 1 episode "Love Among the Ruins," Benton tells Jeanie a story about his medical school graduation, but in this episode he says that he did not go to his med school graduation. Edit

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    • Music: Sly & The Family Stone, "If You Want Me to Stay" Edit

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    • Benton: Now you're the doctor. You graduated, right? Carter: Yeah, that's right, I am. It's kind of weird. I... don't know any more than I knew this morning. I really wanted to graduate, too. Well... Anyway... Benton: You take care of yourself, Carter. Edit
    • (Kerry agrees to go with Mark's recommendations for Susan for Chief Resident only if he agrees to go with her for the attending position) Kerry: So, you really think Susan Lewis would make a good Chief Resident? Mark: Yes, I do. (Kerry walks away) Conni: What was that about? Mark: I think I just sold my soul to the devil. Edit
    • Carol: I quit! Greene: What? Carol: I quit! Greene: You can't just leave. Carol: Just watch me! Edit

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