The episode follows several intersecting medical and personal crises:
Dr. Billy Kronk is forced to confront the reality of his father’s Alzheimer's disease while attempting to find a long-term solution for his care. Main Cast Adam Arkin Dr. Aaron Shutt Christine Lahti Dr. Kathryn Austin Mandy Patinkin Dr. Jeffrey Geiger Hector Elizondo Dr. Phillip Watters Mark Harmon Dr. Jack McNeil Peter Berg Dr. Billy Kronk Rocky Carroll Dr. Keith Wilkes Chicago Hope Season 3 Episodes - TV Guide Chicago Hope - Season 3Eps26
The season 3 finale of , titled "Hope Against Hope," aired on May 19, 1997 . This milestone episode features the dramatic return of Mandy Patinkin as Dr. Jeffrey Geiger and addresses themes of faith and medicine. Episode Overview Title: "Hope Against Hope" Original Air Date: May 19, 1997 Directed by: Bill D'Elia Written by: David E. Kelley Plot Summary Aaron Shutt Christine Lahti Dr