ER
“Life. Death. Chaos. It's all in a day's work.”
Creator
Michael Crichton
Set inside the bustling, understaffed emergency room of Chicago's County General Hospital, 'ER' followed the doctors and nurses who absorb the city's worst nights, trauma call after trauma call, with barely a beat to process any of it. Across fifteen seasons the cast rotated through generations of County General staff, with Maura Tierney's no-nonsense Abby Lockhart, Parminder Nagra's Neela Rasgotra, and Linda Cardellini's Samantha Taggart carrying long stretches of the show's later years. Michael Crichton's medical background gave the series a procedural authenticity that made its rapid-fire jargon and chaotic multi-patient triage feel startlingly real. It set the template nearly every hospital drama since has had to answer to.
Seasons
15
Episodes
331
Country
United States of America
Status
Ended
Cast
Anthony Edwards
Mark Greene · 180 eps
Goran Višnjić
Luka Kovač · 177 eps
Laura Innes
Kerry Weaver · 259 eps
Noah Wyle
John Carter · 254 eps
Maura Tierney
Abby Lockhart · 208 eps
Yvette Freeman
Haleh Adams · 179 eps
Laura Cerón
Chuny Marquez · 175 eps
Deezer D
Malik McGrath · 172 eps
Eriq La Salle
Peter Benton · 171 eps
Alex Kingston
Elizabeth Corday · 160 eps
Emily Wagner
Doris Pickman · 149 eps
Sherry Stringfield
Susan Lewis · 141 eps
Julianna Margulies
Carol Hathaway · 136 eps
Abraham Benrubi
Jerry Markovic · 134 eps
Mekhi Phifer
Greg Pratt · 133 eps
Parminder Nagra
Neela Rasgotra · 129 eps
Lyn Alicia Henderson
Pamela Olbes · 128 eps
Linda Cardellini
Samantha Taggart · 125 eps
Troy Evans
Frank Martin · 126 eps
Paul McCrane
Robert Romano · 124 eps
Ming-Na Wen
Jing-Mei Chen · 118 eps
Ellen Crawford
Lydia Wright · 116 eps
Scott Grimes
Archie Morris · 114 eps
Conni Marie Brazelton
Connie Oligario · 115 eps
George Clooney
Doug Ross · 108 eps
Lily Mariye
Lily Jarvik · 107 eps
Montae Russell
Dwight Zadro · 100 eps
Gloria Reuben
Jeanie Boulet · 83 eps
Brian Lester
Dumar · 76 eps
John Aylward
Donald Anspaugh · 72 eps
Kristin Minter
Randi Fronczak · 70 eps
Shane West
Ray Barnett · 68 eps
Dinah Lenney
Shirley · 67 eps
John Stamos
Tony Gates · 66 eps
Sharif Atkins
Michael Gallant · 60 eps
Gedde Watanabe
Yosh Takata · 58 eps
Michael Michele
Cleo Finch · 55 eps
Michelle Bonilla
Christine Harms · 50 eps
Erik Palladino
Dave Malucci · 47 eps
Demetrius Navarro
Morales · 47 eps
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1
24 Hours
A day's worth of trauma takes its toll on the men and women of the ER. Dr. Greene looks into leaving the ER and joining private practice. Among other events, multiple casualties are brought in when a building collapses. New medical students report for duty, including Dr. Benton's new trainee, the young and inexperienced John Carter.
2
Day One
Dr. Lewis tries to get a mentally disturbed individual admitted to the psych ward. Carter has a difficult day, treating many members of wedding party, suffering from food poisoning. Dr. Ross finally visits Carol, eight weeks after her suicide attempt. Dr. Greene deals with an elderly gentleman having a difficult time letting go of his dying wife. He also discovers that Jenn passed the bar exam.
3
Going Home
Carol returns after her eight week absence, finding Doug holding himself responsible. Carter finds himself watching over a mysterious, mentally ill singing woman. Susan clashes with Dr. Kayson over a diagnosis. Dr. Greene treats a domestic violence victim.
4
Hit and Run
Carter has a difficult day when he has to identify a dead teenager and notify his parents. It doesn't help that he notifies the wrong family. Doug woos Carol, despite Taglieri's presence in her life. Benton clashes with brother-in-law Walt after he neglects family duties.
5
Into That Good Night
A business contractor with a bad heart gathers his family around him in the ER as he prepares for the end. Dr. Ross helps an asthmatic teenage girl when her mother doesn't have the funds. Carter worries that he may have contracted an STD from Liz. Dr. Lewis treats a teenager with alcohol poisoning. Jenn Greene prepares to move to Milwaukee.
6
Chicago Heat
The air conditioning quits on the hottest day in October which, coupled with closed ERs in Chicago's other two hospitals, leads to an extremely hectic day. Dr. Ross treats a six-year-old suffering from a cocaine overdose; Ivan Gregor, the liquor store owner, shoots and seriously wounds a young teenager. Susan's immature sister Chloe drops by, wreaking havoc in Susan's life. Doug picks up a pharmaceutical saleswoman, much to Carol's displeasure.
7
Another Perfect Day
Benton and Langworthy interview for the Starzl fellowship. A drunk Chloe throws a tantrum in the hospital. Benton saves a man with a throat wound, earning Morganstern's praise. Carter has a good day, winning a bottle of champagne and getting three leads on apartments. Carol has second thoughts about moving in with Tag after a spontaneous kiss with Doug.
8
9 1/2 Hours
Hathaway treats a rape victim. Walt brings Benton's mother to the ER with a sprained ankle. Carter shows his annoyance toward Benton and his stand-offish attitude. Mark calls in sick to spend time with his wife, leaving Doug as a hectic acting chief. Div shows signs of snapping, overreacting at the smallest provocation. The ER gets a new desk clerk, 'Bob'.
9
ER Confidential
Carter and Benton treat a suicidal transgender woman. Doug feels like a 'kept man' in his relationship with Linda Farrell. A patient entrusts Carol with the particulars in an accident. Cvetic continues to battle his demons, ending up wandering down the middle of a crowded street.
10
Blizzard
A severe blizzard leaves the ER utterly devoid of patients, leaving the staff free to goof off. In the middle of their fun, a call comes from dispatch, informing the ER of a 40-car pile-up with dozens of casualties. The ER goes from being deserted to capacity. All surgeons are called in. Bob surprises everyone with a quick and life-saving decision. A new doctor, Angela Hicks, arrives just at the right time. Ross and Linda return from the Caribbean just as Carol makes a surprise announcement.
11
The Gift
Benton makes a critical error when he publicizes the availability of a dying man's organs before obtaining the wife's permission. Lewis discovers that Cvetic has quit his job at the hospital, moved out of his apartment, and dropped out of sight. Carter makes a move on Susan. Chloe announces her pregnancy.
12
Happy New Year
Carter fumbles his way through his first look at surgery. Dr. Lewis' nemesis, Dr. Kayson, makes her New Year's Day decidedly unpleasant. Chloe announces she's moving to Texas with her boyfriend.
13
Luck of the Draw
Carter trains one of Benton's new students, Deb Chen. Hathaway has her hands full with an emotionally challenged patient who's obsessed with colors. A sociologist provokes people to measure their reaction times for a study. Kayson brings charges against Susan in the Vennerbeck death, leading Morganstern to question Susan's assertiveness. Benton and Walt hunt for Peter's missing mother.
14
Long Day's Journey
A case of apparent spousal abuse is not what it seems. Deb outshines Carter after he is up all night preparing for a presentation. Peter informs Jackie he's hired a helper for his mother. First Kayson's reprimand against Susan is denied, then Susan has a chance to prove herself when Kayson is brought in as a patient. Dr. Ross meets Diane Leeds, of risk management, and her son Jake.
15
Feb 5, '95
Morganstern invites Mark to join the staff as an attending physician. Mark treats an woman with breast cancer, who begs him to kill her. Deb "wows" Benton with her amazing presentation, leaving Carter in the rear again. Benton offends Haleh, who spends her day making his job extremely more difficult. The ER gets new crash carts, which are promptly stolen by cardiology.
16
Make of Two Hearts
Carol worries about a Russian girl with AIDS who's brought in and then abandoned by her foster mother. Kayson asks Susan to be his Valentine. Deb accidentally consumes LSD-laced chocolates.
17
The Birthday Party
Dr. Hicks berates Benton when he tries to switch shifts to attend his mother's birthday party. A teenage girl, a frequent patient of the ER, is brought in for a drug overdose. Carol decides she wants to adopt Tatiana while Tag isn't so sure. Dr. Ross slugs an abusive father in the lobby. Jen accepts a job offer in Milwaukee despite Mark's offer from Morganstern. Deb and Carter await the arrival of sub-internship applications.
18
Sleepless in Chicago
Peter refuses to sleep, despite Hicks' order, in the middle of a 48-hour shift. His lack of sleep catches up with him when he is supposed to be watching his mother. A doctor, who turns out to be a con artist, visits the ER to use it as a model for a new hospital, in the process offering Susan a job. Jenn tells Mark she wants to separate from him. Dr. Ross treats an abused young girl. Carol receives bad news about her attempt to adopt Tatiana. Morganstern informs Mark he's leaving for Boston and will be strongly recommending Mark to his replacement, leaving a surprised Mark uncertain as to his job prospects.
19
Love's Labor Lost
A busy Dr. Greene goes all day in solving his patients' problems until he encounters the case of a pregnant woman suffering from complications that threaten both her life and her unborn baby's.
20
Full Moon, Saturday Night
Mark, still upset over the loss of Jodi O'Brien, takes the night off but ends up in the ER anyway, albeit an hour late, when the new chief runs a drill at 2:00 a.m. Benton begins to realize his mother's future is not bright. Carter and Deb compete against each other. A small moon coinciding with the naturally heavy Saturday night traffic causes an exciting night.
21
House of Cards
Deb and Carter compete furiously for procedures after Benton announces their books are due a week earlier than previously announced. Deb commits a nearly deadly error on a patient while trying to keep up with Carter. Doug's relationship with Diane Leeds grows. Peter and Jackie decide to put their mother in a home. Dr. Greene is put on trial, so to speak, in the M conference for Jodi O'Brien. Chloe returns.
22
Men Plan, God Laughs
Susan has her hands full with a pregnant Chloe. Benton goes to dinner with Jeanie. Greene further alienates Swift when he decides to honor a family commitment rather than stay longer at the ER to help him. Carter makes a good impression on Dr. Swift. Doug turns down an offer to "celebrate" with Linda Farrell, instead getting more serious with Diane as he agrees to coach Jake's Little League team.
23
Love Among the Ruins
Mark and Jennifer struggle to remain together as Mark has moved in with her in Milwaukee. Doug coaches Jake's little league team. Chloe's irresponsibility wears Susan down. Carter asks Benton to fill out a recommendation for the ER sub-I. Carol and Tag try to write their wedding vows; he becomes upset when Carol invites Diane Leeds, knowing that she'll bring Doug. Peter exhibits a growing attraction for Jeanie. Susan discovers what happened to Div when she spies his picture in a cabbie's dating service photo book. The staff discovers that Carter comes from a wealthy background.
24
Motherhood
Susan is forced into the role of parent when Chloe gives birth and both Chloe and her mother, Cookie, shirk responsibility. Doug is surprised and a bit frightened when Diane suggests they move in together. Unfortunately, Linda Farrell happens to be around to take advantage of his nervousness. Carter is offered the ER sub-I but turns it down in anticipation of receiving a surgical position. Peter receives unpleasant news; his mother has died.
25
Everything Old Is New Again
Carter faces his last day in the hospital with aplomb, harshly grading Benton on an evaluation report. He later rescinds the report after finding out that the surgical sub-I is his. Carol faces wedding day jitters, culminating in Tag's deciding to call off the wedding. Chloe disappears again, abandoning little Susie with Susan. Dr. Swift changes his mind and decides to support Mark. Jake visits Doug.
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