ER: Season 4, Episode 7

4 - 7: Fathers and Sons

Doug learns that his father has passed away. He drives to California to identify the body and gather his father's belongings, with Mark along for moral support. While putting his affairs in order, Doug learns some surprising facts about his father, and also has a revelation about his own life and future. A side trip to San Diego, where Mark's parents live, unveils Mark's uncomfortable relationship with his father and leads to a heated exchange between Mark and Doug