"Let The Games Begin" is the second episode of the third season of ER. It first aired on NBC on October 3, 1996. It was written by Lydia Woodward and directed by Tom Moore. It has Jeanie Boulet dealing with HIV-positive status as she tries to keep it a secret. Another hospital, Southside Hospital closes down and it's employees, including new Chief of Staff Donald Anspaugh, merge with County General. Carol Hathaway has severe fianacial problems and considers seeling her house.