ER The Show Must Go On (Season 11, Episode 22)
TV-14
TV Episode | 45 min | Drama, Romance

ER

The Show Must Go On (Season 11, Episode 22)

TV-14

TV Episode | 45 min | Drama, Romance

Casualties of a disaster flood the ER, which is short-handed because everyone is at Dr. Carter's going-away party because he's leaving the ER after 11 years. Dr. Pratt looks for the courage to confront his father, Charlie.

Showrunner

John Wells

Director

John Wells

Writers

Michael Crichton (created by) | David Zabel (written by)

Producers

Wendy Spence (as Wendy Spence Rosato) | Richard Thorpe | John Wells

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated May 19, 2005

Release date

May 19, 2005 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 23 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 134 wins & 371 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
60 cast members

Name	Known for
Noah Wyle John Carter John Carter See fewer	ER (1994)
Maura Tierney Abby Lockhart Abby Lockhart See fewer	ER (1994)
Mekhi Phifer Gregory Pratt Gregory Pratt See fewer	ER (1994)
Goran Visnjic Luka Kovac Luka Kovac See fewer	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Sherry Stringfield Susan Lewis Susan Lewis See fewer	ER (1994)
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Shane West Ray Barnett Ray Barnett See fewer	A Walk to Remember (2002)
Laura Innes Kerry Weaver (credit only) Kerry Weaver (credit only) See fewer	ER (1994)
Danny Glover Charlie Pratt Sr. Charlie Pratt Sr. See fewer	Lethal Weapon (1987)
Scott Grimes Archie Morris Archie Morris See fewer	American Dad! (2005)
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Deezer D Nurse Malik McGrath Nurse Malik McGrath See fewer	Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
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Stephen Lelliott Z Z See fewer	ER (1994)
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