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'' ER'' first aired on September 30, 1999, and concluded on May 18, 2000. The sixth season consists of 22 episodes.

Plot

In the first major cast change in ''ER'', the sixth season sees the addition of four new characters: Dr. Luka Kovač; nurse, later third-year medical student, Abby Lockhart; Dr. Cleo Finch; and Dr. Dave Malucci. Paul McCrane's Robert Romano is now billed as a series regular and we also see the return of Deb Chen from season one, now preferring to be called Dr. Jing-Mei Chen. Physician Assistant Jeanie Boulet leaves to care for her HIV-positive child. Lucy Knight and John Carter are attacked and stabbed by a psychotic patient. The ER staff work to save Carter and Lucy. Despite everyone's best efforts, they are unable to save Lucy who succumbs to her wounds and dies. In addition Croatian doctor Luka Kovač joins the team and struggles to gain the respect and trust from his new colleagues in the ER. Hathaway struggles to begin parenting on her own, then decides to leave Chicago to begin a new life with Doug Ross. Greene and Corday begin their relationship and he deals with the death of his father. Abby Lockhart begins her third-year-med-student rotation. While still recovering from the violent attack that left him near death and killed Lucy, Carter develops an addiction to pain medication, forcing Greene, Chen, and Weaver along with Benton and the other doctors into an intervention to get Carter to realize that he's an addict. Carter then accepts that he's an addict and checks into a rehab in the season finale with Benton accompanying him. This season saw the exits of

Julianna Margulies Julianna Margulies (; born June 8, 1966) is an American actress. After several small television roles, Margulies received wide recognition for her starring role as Carol Hathaway in the NBC medical drama series '' ER'' (1994–2000; 2009), fo ...

Gloria Reuben Gloria Elizabeth Reuben (born June 9, 1964) is a Canadian-American actress, producer, and singer. She is well-known for her role as Jeanie Boulet on the medical drama '' ER'' (1995–1999, 2008), for which she was twice nominated for an Emmy Aw ...

and

Kellie Martin Kellie Noelle Martin (born October 16, 1975) is an American actress. Her roles have included Rebecca "Becca" Thatcher in '' Life Goes On'' (1989–1993), Lucy Knight on '' ER'' (1998–2000), Samantha Kinsey in the '' Mystery Woman'' TV film se ...

as series regulars.

Cast

Main cast

* Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene – Attending Emergency Physician *

Noah Wyle Noah Strausser Speer Wyle (; born June 4, 1971) is an American actor, writer, producer and director. He rose to fame as John Carter in the NBC medical drama '' ER'' (1994–2009), receiving five Emmy Award nominations, three Golden Globe Award ...

as Dr. John Carter – PGY-3 ER Resident *

as Carol Hathaway – RN and Nurse Manager (episodes 1–21) *

Jeanie Boulet Jeanie Boulet is a fictional character from the television series '' ER''. The role was portrayed by Gloria Reuben who debuted as a recurring character in the first season episode, "Long Day's Journey", aired on January 19, 1995. Reuben was prom ...

– Physician Assistant (episodes 1–6) *

Laura Innes Laura Innes (born August 16, 1957) is an American actress and television director. She played Kerry Weaver in the medical drama '' ER'' (1995–2009), which earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. In 2001, she received her third Primetim ...

as Dr. Kerry Weaver – Chief of Emergency Medicine *

Alex Kingston Alexandra Elizabeth Kingston (born 11 March 1963) is an English actress. Active from the early 1980s, Kingston became noted for her television work in both Britain and the US in the 1990s, including her regular role as Elizabeth Corday, Dr. Eliz ...

as Dr. Elizabeth Corday – Associate Chief of Surgery *

Lucy Knight Lucy Knight is a fictional character from the NBC television series '' ER'', portrayed by actress Kellie Martin. The character was part of the show for the fifth and sixth seasons. When she was first introduced on '' ER'', Dr. Doug Ross called h ...

– Fourth-year Rotating Medical Student (episodes 1–14) *

Paul McCrane Paul McCrane (born January 19, 1961) is an American film, television and theatre actor, as well as a television director and singer. He is known for his portrayal of Montgomery MacNeil in the 1980 film '' Fame'', Frank Berry in the 1984 film '' T ...

as Dr. Robert Romano – Chief of Staff and Chair of Surgery *

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as Dr. Luka Kovač – Attending Emergency Physician *

Maura Tierney Maura Lynn Tierney (born February 3, 1965) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Lisa Miller on the sitcom ''NewsRadio'' (1995–1999), Abby Lockhart on the medical drama '' ER'' (1999–2009) and Helen Solloway on the myst ...

Abby Lockhart Abigail Marjorie "Abby" Lockhart, M.D. (née Wyczenski) is a fictional character from the NBC medical drama series '' ER,'' portrayed by Maura Tierney. She first appears as a guest star in the first half of the sixth season, before becoming a ...

– Third-year Rotating Medical Student and Registered Nurse (main: episodes 12–22; guest: episode 8) *

Michael Michele Michael Michele Williams (born August 30, 1966) is an American actress and fashion designer. She began her career on stage before appearing opposite Wesley Snipes in the 1991 film ''New Jack City''. In the 1990s, Michele had leading roles in t ...

as Dr. Cleo Finch – PGY-2 Pediatrics Junior Resident *

Erik Palladino Erik Palladino (born May 10, 1968) is an American actor known for his portrayal of Dr. Dave Malucci in the NBC medical drama '' ER'' and Frank in the Amazon series '' The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.'' He is also known for his recurring roles as Lt. ...

as Dr. Dave Malucci – PGY-2 ER Junior Resident (main: episodes 7–22; recurring: episodes 2−6) *

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as Dr. Jing-Mei Chen – PGY-3 ER Resident (episodes 10–22) *

Eriq La Salle Erik Ki La Salle (born July 23, 1962), professionally known as Eriq La Salle, is an American actor, director, writer and producer. La Salle is known for his performance as Dr. Peter Benton in the NBC medical drama '' ER'' (1994–2002; 2008 ...

as Dr. Peter Benton – Trauma/SCC Fellow

Supporting cast

;Doctors and Medical Students *

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as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence – Attending Physician *

Sam Anderson Sam Anderson (born c. 1946/1947) is an American actor. He is best known for his character roles such as Sam Gorpley on '' Perfect Strangers'', Principal Willis DeWitt on '' Growing Pains'', Holland Manners on ''Angel'', dentist Bernard Nadler o ...

as Dr. Jack Kayson – Chief of Cardiology *

Amy Aquino Amy Aquino McCoy (born March 20, 1957) is an American television, film, and stage actress. She has appeared in television series such as ''Brooklyn Bridge'', '' ER'', and ''Being Human'', and was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for her ...

as Dr. Janet Coburn – Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology * John Aylward as Dr. Donald Anspaugh – Surgical Attending Physician, Hospital Board Member *

John Doman John Doman is an American actor best known for playing Bill Rawls on HBO series ''The Wire'' (2002–2008), Colonel Edward Galson on '' Oz'' (2001), Dr. Deraad in '' ER'' (1999–2003), Rodrigo Borgia in the international television series ''Bo ...

as Dr. Carl DeRaad – Chief of Psychiatry * Michael Buchman Silver as Dr. Paul Meyers – Psychiatrist * Scott Jaeck as Dr. Steven Flint – Chief of Radiology * David Brisbin as Dr. Alexander Babcock – Anesthesiologist * Tom Gallop as Dr. Roger Julian – Chief of Genetics * Perry Anzilotti as Dr. Ed – Anesthesiologist * Megan Cole as Dr. Alice Upton – Pathologist * Stephanie Dunnam as Dr. McLucas * Randy Lowell as Dr. Dan Shine ;Nurses *

Ellen Crawford Ellen Ann Crawford (born April 29, 1951) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Nurse Lydia Wright on '' ER'' from 1994 through 2003 and then again in 2009 for the series finale. Crawford has also performed on stage, in ''A Touch ...

as Nurse Lydia Wright * Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Conni Oligario *

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as Nurse Malik McGrath * Laura Cerón as Nurse Chuny Marquez * Yvette Freeman as Nurse Haleh Adams *

Lily Mariye Lily Mariye (born September 25, 1964) is an American television director, filmmaker and actress. Early life Mariye was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and graduated from UCLA with a BA in theater arts. Career From 1994 to 2009 she had a regular rol ...

as Nurse Lily Jarvik * Gedde Watanabe as Nurse Yosh Takata *

Dinah Lenney Dinah Lenney (née Gross; born November 18, 1956) is an American actress and writer. She is the author of ''Bigger than Life: A Murder, a Memoir'', a 2007 book about the murder of her father, Republican Party politician and businessman Nelson G. ...

as Nurse Shirley *

Bellina Logan Bellina Logan is an American television and film actress. Career Logan is known for her roles in such films and television shows as ''Interview with the Vampire'', ''Twin Peaks'' and as Nurse Kit in '' ER'' and Janice Mayfield in the sitcom '' ...

as Nurse Kit * Kyle Richards as Nurse Dori Kerns * Suzanne Carney as OR Nurse Janet * Lucy Rodriguez as Nurse Bjerke *

Morris Chestnut Morris Lamont Chestnut (born January 1, 1969) is an American actor. He first came to prominence for his role as Ricky in the 1991 film ''Boyz n the Hood''. He has appeared in feature films such as ''G.I. Jane'', ''The Brothers (2001 film), The B ...

as ICU Nurse Frank "Rambo" Bacon * Jeannie Lee as Nurse Vivian *

Elizabeth Rodriguez Elizabeth Rodriguez is an American actress. She began her career appearing in films ''Fresh'' (1994), ''Dead Presidents'' (1995), '' I Think I Do'' (1997) and '' Blow'' (2001). She played Detective Gina Calabrese in the 2006 film adaptation of ...

as Nurse Sandra * Mary Heiss as Nurse Mary ;Staff, Paramedics and Officers * Erica Gimpel as Social Worker Adele Newman *

Kristin Minter Kristin Minter is an American actress. She is best known as Heather McCallister in ''Home Alone'' (1990), Miranda "Randi" Fronczak in '' ER'' (1995–2003) and Kathy Winslow in ''Cool As Ice'' (1991). Career In 1990, Kristin Minter played Hea ...

as Desk Clerk Miranda "Randi" Fronczak * Troy Evans as Desk Clerk Frank MartinEpisode 21. Also, Season 1, Episode 1 (Pilot). *

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as Desk Clerk Andrew * Pamela Sinha as Desk Clerk Amira * Jeff Cahill as Transport Dispatcher Tony Fig * Emily Wagner as Paramedic Doris Pickman * Montae Russell as Paramedic Dwight Zadro * Lyn Alicia Henderson as Paramedic Pamela Olbes * Demetrius Navarro as Paramedic Morales * Brian Lester as Paramedic Brian Dumar * Michelle Bonilla as Paramedic Christine Harms *

Meg Thalken Meg Thalken is an American stage, film and television actress, known to television viewers for her work on '' ER''. Filmography *'' Chicago Story'' (1 episode, 1982) (TV) *''Class'' (1983) *''Through Naked Eyes'' (1983) (TV Movie) *'' Jack ...

as Chopper EMT Dee McManus * Mike Genovese as Officer Al Grabarsky *

Cress Williams Cress Williams (born July 26, 1970) is an American actor, known for his roles in ''Prison Break'' and ''Close to Home (2005 TV series), Close to Home''. His most recent roles include Mayor Lavon Hayes on The CW Television Network, The CW series ' ...

as Officer Reggie Moore * Chad McKnight as Officer Wilson * David Roberson as Officer Durcy * Joe Basile as Officer Tom Bennini ;Family *

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as Jackie Robbins * Lisa Nicole Carson as Carla Simmons * Matthew Watkins as Reese Benton *

John Cullum John Cullum (born March 2, 1930) is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in many stage musicals and dramas, including '' Shenandoah'' (1975) and '' On the Twentieth Century'' (1978), winning the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in ...

as David GreeneEpisodes 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20. *

Yvonne Zima Yvonne Zima (born January 16, 1989) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Daisy Carter on ''The Young and the Restless''. Early life Zima was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the daughter of Dennis and Marie. Her surname means ...

as Rachel Greene *

Judy Parfitt Judy Catherine Claire Parfitt (born 7 November 1935) is an English theatre, film, and television actress. She made her film debut in the 1950s, followed by a supporting role in the BBC television serial ''David Copperfield'' (1966). She also ap ...

as Isabelle Corday *

Frances Sternhagen Frances Hussey Sternhagen (January 13, 1930 – November 27, 2023) was an American actress. She was known as a character actress who appeared on- and off-Broadway, in movies, and on television for over six decades.Joy, Car"Frances Sternhagen i ...

as Millicent Carter

Notable guest stars

* Rebecca De Mornay as Elaine NicholsEpisodes 1–5. *

Martha Plimpton Martha Plimpton (born November 16, 1970) is an American actress and member of the Carradine family. She started her career as a teen actress in film before transitioning to adult roles on stage and screen. She has received several awards includ ...

as Meg CorwinEpisodes 4–7. *

Vincent Kartheiser Vincent Paul Kartheiser (born May 5, 1979) is an American actor. He gained acclaim for his role as Pete Campbell on the AMC drama series ''Mad Men'' from 2007 to 2015. He had starring roles in films such as ''Alaska'' (1996), '' Masterminds'' ( ...

as Jesse KeenanEpisode 5. *

Emile Hirsch Emile Davenport Hirsch (born March 13, 1985) is an American actor. His portrayal of Chris McCandless in '' Into the Wild'' (2007) earned him acclaim and multiple award nominations. Other notable roles include '' The Girl Next Door'' (2004), '' ...

as Chad KottmeierEpisodes 7 and 9. * Lawrence Monoson as Dean RollinsEpisodes 7, 9–11. *

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as Tamara DavisEpisode 10. *

Shia LaBeouf Shia Saide LaBeouf ( ; born June 11, 1986) is an American actor and filmmaker. He played Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series ''Even Stevens'', a role for which he received Young Artist Award nominations in 2001 and 2002 and won a Dayt ...

as Darnel SmithEpisode 12. * Anton Yelchin as Robbie EdelsteinEpisode 13. *

David Krumholtz David Krumholtz (born May 15, 1978) is an American actor. Krumholtz is best known for portraying Bernard in ''The Santa Clause'' franchise (1994–present), Michael Eckman in '' 10 Things I Hate About You'' (1999), Goldstein in the '' Harold & K ...

as Paul SobrikiEpisodes 13 and 14. Also, Season 8. *

Liza Weil Liza Weil (born June 5, 1977) is an American actress. She is best known for her starring role as Paris Geller in the WB/ CW comedy-drama series ''Gilmore Girls'' (2000–2007) and its Netflix revival series '' Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' ...

as Samantha SobrikiEpisodes 14 and 19. Also, Season 8. *

Mitch Pileggi Mitch Pileggi (; born April 5, 1952) is an American actor. He played Horace Pinker in '' Shocker'', Walter Skinner on ''The X-Files'', Colonel Steven Caldwell on ''Stargate Atlantis'', Ernest Darby in '' Sons of Anarchy'', and Harris Ryland i ...

as Terry WatersEpisode 17. *

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as Delia ChadseyEpisode 19. *

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as Dr. Doug Ross ''(uncredited)''Episode 21, uncredited. *

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as Policeman at schoolEpisode 22, uncredited.

Production

Original executive producers John Wells and

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reprised their roles. Lydia Woodward also returned as an executive producer but left the crew with the close of the season. Long-time crew member and fifth season executive producer

Christopher Chulack Christopher Chulack is an American television producer and director, best known for his work on the NBC drama series ''ER (TV series), ER'' (1995–2008), along with Michael Crichton, also ''Third Watch'' (1999–2005), which he co-produced along ...

moved on to executive produce Wells' new series ''

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'' but remained a consulting producer for ''ER''. Fifth season supervising producers Jack Orman and

Neal Baer Neal Baer (born 1955) is an American pediatrician and television writer and producer. He is best known for his work on the television shows '' Designated Survivor'', '' ER'' and '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''. Early life and education ...

were promoted to co-executive producers for the sixth season.

R. Scott Gemmill R. Scott Gemmill is a Canadian-American television writer and producer born in Fort Erie, Ontario Canada. He worked extensively on '' JAG'' and '' ER.'' Since its eighth season, he was the showrunner of '' NCIS: Los Angeles''. Gemmill worked on ...

joined the crew as a supervising producer and writer. Fifth season producers Penny Adams and Wendy Spence Rosato returned for the sixth season. Fifth season co-producers Richard Thorpe and

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were promoted to producers for the sixth season. They were joined by new producers Doug Palau and Patrick Harbinson. Palau left the crew mid-season and Adams and Harbinson left at the end of the season. Michael Salmunovich returned as a co-producer and Teresa Salamunovich joined the crew, initially as a production co-ordinator but was promoted to associate producer mid-season. She was joined by new associate producer Vicki Voltarel who was on staff for the second half of the season only. Wells and Woodward continued to write episodes and Wells contributed two episodes while Woodward wrote three. Orman wrote four episodes and Baer, Harbinson, and Gemmill each wrote three. Series medical expert and fifth season story editor Joe Sachs was promoted to executive story editor for the sixth season and he wrote a further two episodes. Regular writer Linda Gase replaced him as story editor and contributed a further episode. New writer Sandy Kroopf wrote a single episode. Producers Kaplan and Thorpe served as the seasons regular directors; Kaplan directed five episodes and Thorpe helmed three. Cast members

and Anthony Edwards each directed a further episode. Returning directors were

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, and Steve De Jarnatt. New directors include

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, Marita Grabiak, medical consultant

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, and

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Episodes

References

External links

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