The team pursues a copycat serial killer who is recreating the techniques used by past famous murderers.
Banfield and her husband look into adoption, while Carter adjusts to a changed ER. Sam's mother (guest star AMY MADIGAN) comes into the ER in an altered state of mind.
Dr. David Morgenstern (WILLIAM H. MACY) takes a trip down memory lane as he stops by County General and Sam's sister (SHANNON WOODWARD) pays an unexpected visit.
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