Fire in the Belly

Summary

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.

Guest stars

• Laura Innes as Kerry Weaver
• Paul Dooley as Henry Lewis
• Bibi Besch as Ethel Garvey
• J.P. Manoux as Mime
• Joanna Gleason as Iris
• Yvette Freeman as Haleh Adams
• Marg Helgenberger as Karen Hines
• Christine Elise as Harper Tracy
• Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis
• CCH Pounder as Angela Hicks