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: The episode’s emotional core involved the suicide attempt of Nurse Carol Hathaway (Julianna Margulies). Clooney’s raw chemistry with Margulies was so powerful that producers decided to save her character, who was originally scripted to die in the pilot.

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The premiere was a masterclass in tension, directed by Rod Holcomb and written by Michael Crichton. Key moments for Clooney's character included: : The episode’s emotional core involved the suicide

: Clooney and the cast took pride in the show's realism, often using betting pools to see who could nail complex, jargon-heavy scenes in the fewest takes. Fun Facts & Behind-the-Scenes [S1E1] George Clooney