The donor heart for the operation is delayed when the helicopter carrying it crashes, forcing Dr. Keith Wilkes to embark on a frantic journey to retrieve the organ.
Dr. Jeffrey Geiger shocks the staff by returning to the hospital, not just as a surgeon but as a principal shareholder in the newly formed Hope Health Care. He immediately inserts himself into a high-stakes heart transplant operation being led by Dr. Kathryn Austin. 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 The donor heart for the operation is delayed