Carter engages in competition with new surgical resident-in-training Dale Edson upon learning that residents will be evaluated and graded; only the top ones advancing to second year. It doesn't help that Dale once had a relationship with Harper. Mark flirts with infomercial director Iris. Peter faces the fallout from his altercation with Doug when surgeons begin dropping him from procedures. Shep begins exhibiting uncontrolled hostility, first to a patient being abusive with Carol, then a pedestrian. Susan and Chloe try to reach an agreement regarding Little Susie.
Elenco: Maura Tierney , Parminder Nagra , Scott Grimes , Linda Cardellini , John Stamos , David Lyons , Angela Bassett , Laura Innes , Lily Mariye , Linda Cardellini , Maura Tierney , Mekhi Phifer , Noah Wyle , Parminder Nagra , Scott Grimes , Sherry Stringfield , Yvette Freeman , Eriq La Salle , Kellie Martin , John Stamos , Michael Michele , Erik Palladino , Angela Bassett , David Lyons , Chase Masterson , Swoosie Kurtz , Lisa Vidal , Laura Cerón .