Michael Flynn

After Colin has a seizure, Dr. Brown strongly advises Colin's father, James (recurring guest star Michael Flynn), to allow him to perform brain surgery on Colin. But Colin's parents resist the dangerous procedure, hoping for another miraculous recovery. In emotional turmoil, Colin rebuffs the sympathetic Amy. Meanwhile, as a favor to worried Edna, Dr. Brown accompanies Irv--who would much rather go alone--on a camping trip, forcing Ephram to come along as well and study for his final examinations. At the remote lake, an event occurs that changes father and son forever and enlightens Dr. Brown on how to deal with Colin's obdurate parents. Also, the Abbotts' neighbor, Nina, is overjoyed when her absentee husband, Carl (recurring guest star Dylan Walsh), vows to return home permanently. But a shocking surprise awaits her.

Dr. Brown's well-intentioned plan to give Ephram more free time by hiring college student Madison Kellner (recurring guest star Sarah Lancaster) as a caretaker for Delia ends up making things worse. Madison treats Ephram like a child and embarrasses him in front of Amy. Meanwhile, Dr. Brown's concern for the deceased Colin's alcoholic father, James (recurring guest star Michael Flynn), distracts him from Nina's struggle with her divorce proceedings. Dr. Abbott continues to clash with his physician sister, Linda (recurring guest star Marcia Cross), when she tries to take over his office. The differences in their personalities and medical philosophies become alarmingly clear.

Ben must defend an infuriated investor who is accused of murdering the slick owner of a bogus company.

Clarice Mitchell (Maya Angelou) cannot accept her son's love for a woman with AIDS; with Natalie Cole.

Posing as a prosecutor, Tess squares off against attorney Marc Hamilton who, in an attempt to advance his career, is representing a tobacco company that is being sued by ex-employees who claim to be victims of a second-hand smoke workplace. Kadeem Hardison guest stars.