Ep 14. Psychodrama

In Chicago Hope season 4 episode 14, "Psychodrama," tensions rise at the hospital as Dr. Watters (played by Hector Elizondo) deals with the aftermath of a controversial medical decision. Meanwhile, Dr. Shutt (played by Adam Arkin) takes on a complex case involving a patient with dissociative identity disorder.

As Dr. Watters faces criticism from both staff members and patients' families, he grapples with the ethical implications of his actions. The situation only worsens when a lawsuit is filed against the hospital, leaving Dr. Watters to defend his decision in court.

Meanwhile, Dr. Shutt's patient, a young woman named Alice (played by Lela Rochon), suffers from multiple personalities that are causing her to act out in dangerous ways. As Dr. Shutt and his team work to unravel Alice's past traumas and integrate her disparate identities, they must navigate the delicate balance between her different personalities.

Alongside these two main storylines, the episode also touches on several other subplots. Dr. Hancock (played by Vondie Curtis-Hall) tries to recruit Dr. Geiger (played by Mandy Patinkin) to join a clinical trial, while Dr. Nyland (played by Peter Berg) helps a patient explore their gender identity. The hospital's CEO, Phillip Watters (played by Jayne Brook), also finds herself dealing with personal issues that begin to affect her professional life.

Overall, "Psychodrama" is a tense and emotionally charged episode that touches on a variety of complex themes, including medical ethics, trauma, and mental health. With strong performances from the show's talented cast, this episode stands out as one of the most powerful and thought-provoking of Chicago Hope's fourth season.