Season 15, Episode 4

Parental Guidance

7.4/ 10October 23, 200843 min

Dr. Banfield defends herself during a mugging. Dubenko returns to work, due in no small part to Brenner's organized protests. A young gymnast comes into the ER with injuries consistent with a fall, but Banfield and Gates each think a different family member may actually be to blame. Sarah neglects to ask Gates's permission before getting her tongue pierced.

Directed by
John Gallagher
Written by
Janine Sherman Barrois

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