Where the Rubber Hits the Road
Episode 19 · 1999-03-08

- Drama
Episode overview
Roger is arrested for battery after he amputated Kevin Raives' leg (ep #15). Kevin's father sues Roger for all he's got. Ronny Wilcox, one of Evan's old patients, is dying from ALS. He wants to die with dignity and asks Evan to get him in contact with someone who can help him commit suicide. Evan is very reluctant but after Ronny nearly shoots himself, Evan takes the gun and agrees to help. Dr. Doug Carter, who performed the amputation on Kevin, testifies against Roger - saying the situation was not life threatening and the amputation wasn't necessary. The case looks dark and Roger is too concerned to share Eleanor's enthusiasm with the baby. Meanwhile, Sarah and the other try to help with the practice as best as possible. Roger feels guilty that Evan and Tim may also lose all thanks to his mistake with Kevin. Evan gets hold of a doctor called Howard to assist Ronny with his suicide. Roger's attorney does his best to prove that the only reason Kevin is suing is because his greedy fathe
60 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Pilot1998-09-21
2. Under the Radar1998-09-28
3. A Prayer for the Lying1998-10-05
4. Fear of Flying1998-10-12
5. Whither Thou Goest1998-10-19
6. Classic Evan1998-10-26
7. Maybe It's You1998-11-02
8. The Code1998-11-09
9. What About Bob?1998-11-16
10. Nate Expectations1998-11-30
11. Leap of Faith1998-12-07
12. Endless Bummer1998-12-14
13. Been There, Done That1999-01-11
14. Just Duet1999-01-18
15. True Believers1999-01-25
16. Baby It's Cold Outside1999-02-08
17. Immaculate Deception1999-02-15
18. Denial1999-03-01
19. Where the Rubber Hits the Road1999-03-08
20. The Life Lost in Living1999-03-22
21. O Captain, My Captain1999-04-19
22. Que Sera, Sarah1999-04-26
23. Every Picture Tells a Story1999-05-03
24. Forty-Eight Minutes1999-05-10