TV series
Life. Death. Chaos. It's all in a day's work.
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
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Episode 1
It's the first day of Carter's internship. He has a 36 hour shift and overnight he has to cover the ER, the ICU as well as the surgical patients.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by John WellsGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Michelle Clunie, Conni Marie Brazelton, Lisa Nicole Carson, Karen Hensel, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford, Wallace Langham
Episode 2
While the whole staff is worried the ER might close, Jeanie has her own problems in dealing with being HIV-positive.
Directed by Tom MooreWritten by Lydia WoodwardGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Eric Christmas, William H. Macy, Matthew Carey, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford
Episode 3
Donald Anspaugh has a new method to increase the staff's efficiency, new intern Maggie Doyle joins the ER and Susan asks Mark to come along to Hawaii.
Directed by Perry LangWritten by Paul Manning, Jason Cahill, Jason CahillGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Sara Rue, Caroline Williams, Lawrence Tierney, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Glenne Headly, Jorja Fox
Episode 4
Doug's one-night-stand has a seizure and he brings her to the ER.
Directed by Rod HolcombWritten by Carol Flint, Samantha Corbin-Miller, Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Mena Suvari, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Glenne Headly, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jorja Fox, Lisa Darr
Episode 5
While Mark is anxious about Susan's return from her holiday, Doug and Carol ride along with the health mobile.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Neal BaerGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Gina Gallego, Kirsten Dunst, William Schallert, John Aylward, Glenne Headly, Jorja Fox, Yvette Freeman
Episode 6
While on their helicopter flight rotation, Mark and Susan find an injured family of four who they bring to the ER.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Lance GentileGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Jenny O'Hara, Bellina Logan, Conni Marie Brazelton, Glenne Headly, Jorja Fox, Ellen Crawford, Dwier Brown
Episode 7
Encouraged by Carol, Mark finally asks Susan out. Benton tries to save a boy, despite the fact Doug thinks he's brain dead.
Directed by David NutterWritten by Paul ManningGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Jenny O'Hara, William Sanderson, William H. Macy, Bellina Logan, Kathleen Freeman, John Aylward, Glenne Headly
Episode 8
It's Susan's last day. Carol stands up for her nurses when one of them is being rotated to another department.
Directed by Tom MooreWritten by Carol FlintGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Kirsten Dunst, Fran Bennett, Glenne Headly, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jorja Fox, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford
Episode 9
Carol worries about her physics exam while Mark is heart-broken about Susan's departure and focuses solely on his job.
Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by Lydia Woodward, Neal Baer, Barbara HallGuest stars Corbin Bleu, William H. Macy, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Glenne Headly, Anne-Marie Johnson, Ellen Crawford, Chris Edwards
Episode 10
Mark and Kerry have to create a policy regarding HIV-positive employees, which leads to gossip amongst the nurses.
Directed by Davis GuggenheimWritten by Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Ellen Wheeler, Kirsten Dunst, Charles Dierkop, Conni Marie Brazelton, Gloria LeRoy, John Aylward, Glenne Headly, Lisa Nicole Carson
Episode 11
Carol has to fire two of the nurses. Meanwhile, Gant feels Benton is too hard on him.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Paul ManningGuest stars Kirsten Dunst, Bellina Logan, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Rubinstein, John Aylward, Glenne Headly, Jorja Fox, Ellen Crawford
Episode 12
Carter feels guilty about Gant's death. Benton doesn't want to talk about it.
Directed by Jacque ToberenWritten by Carol FlintGuest stars Jami Gertz, Paul Collins, Kirsten Dunst, Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Yvette Freeman, Iqbal Theba
Episode 13
Benton can't keep his mind on the job, Mark and Chuny break up and Carol does what she needs to do regarding the fatal error she has made.
Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Jason CahillGuest stars Marnie McPhail, William H. Macy, Anjul Nigam, Seth Adkins, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Kelly Perine, Lisa Nicole Carson
Episode 14
Doug treats a dying 17-year old cystic fibrosis patient who doesn't want to be resuscitated. Carter gets to operate Benton.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Neal BaerGuest stars Jami Gertz, Chad Lindberg, Conni Marie Brazelton, Jorja Fox, Yvette Freeman, Tim Bagley, Ellen Crawford, Clea DuVall
Episode 15
Nurse Carol Hathaway is held hostage during a convenience store robbery, then befriends one of the gunmen.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Lydia WoodwardGuest stars Nathan Davis, Mason Gamble, Currie Graham, Ewan McGregor, Marisol Nichols, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford, Deezer D
Episode 16
Carol will hear whether her suspension is permanent or not. Mark and Doyle do what they can to get a patient with Down syndrome on a heart transplant list.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by John WellsGuest stars Jami Gertz, Chad Lindberg, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jorja Fox, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford
Episode 17
Benton goes into Carla's private hospital files when he fears that something may be wrong with their baby; Jeanie treats a suicidal woman who reveals a surprising secret; and Greene learns that Rachel has been lying about her health.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Lance GentileGuest stars Marlene Warfield, Bonnie Root, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Bolger, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jorja Fox, Yvette Freeman, Jennifer Hale
Episode 18
Benton tries to find out if everything's OK with Carla's baby. Carter tries to get a man operated, despite the fact Anspaugh thinks he will die no matter what.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Paul ManningGuest stars Gia Carides, Jami Gertz, Bellina Logan, Conni Marie Brazelton, Ramon Bieri, John Aylward, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jorja Fox
Episode 19
Benton takes a day off to help Carla. Carter finds out Edson falsified a chart.
Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by Neal Baer, Jason Cahill, Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Julie Hagerty, Jami Gertz, Cynthia Martells, Bellina Logan, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jorja Fox
Episode 20
Jeanie asks Greg to help Al get into a special AIDS-program at the hospital. Olbes brings in her grandfather, who had a stroke.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Carol FlintGuest stars Maria Bello, Heather Matarazzo, Julius Harris, Gabriel Mann, John Aylward, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jorja Fox, Sonsee Neu
Episode 21
It's Carol's birthday, Mark is returning to work after being assaulted and Carla goes into premature labor.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Joe Sachs, Lydia WoodwardGuest stars Maria Bello, Jami Gertz, Bairbre Dowling, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jorja Fox, Yvette Freeman
Episode 22
Anspaugh is furious when Carter tells him he wants to quit surgery. Charlie is brought in with an overdose. Mark keeps struggling with his beating.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by John WellsGuest stars Maria Bello, Kirsten Dunst, Erica Hubbard, Bellina Logan, Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, Gabriel Damon, John Aylward
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Anthony EdwardsMark Greene
Goran VišnjićLuka Kovač
Julianna MarguliesCarol Hathaway
Maura TierneyAbby Lockhart
Alex KingstonElizabeth Corday
George ClooneyDoug Ross
Laura InnesKerry Weaver
Eriq La SallePeter Benton
NBCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Amblin TelevisionUnited States
