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
While a film crew is filming in the ER, it's Elizabeth Corday's first day.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Carol FlintGuest stars John Hawkes, William H. Macy, Summer Phoenix, Darion Basco, Conni Marie Brazelton, Sherman Howard, Jesse Borrego, Ellen Crawford
Episode 2
Carter is exited about getting his own med student and Mark and Carol interview candidates for the desk clerk position.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Lydia WoodwardGuest stars William H. Macy, Chad Lowe, Conni Marie Brazelton, Lisa Nicole Carson, Mariska Hargitay, Jorja Fox, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford
Episode 3
Cynthia Hooper starts as the new desk clerk. Benton and Carla disagree over whether or not their son should be circumcised. Al gets in an accident at work.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Walon GreenGuest stars Michael Jace, Connie Ray, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Lisa Nicole Carson, Mariska Hargitay, Jorja Fox, Yvette Freeman
Episode 4
His ex-wife Jennifer tells Mark he can't see Rachel until he's got his act together. Reece gets to go home. Al has lost his job.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Ulysses Cuadra, Penelope Windust, Peter Murnik, Conni Marie Brazelton, Arjay Smith, Lisa Nicole Carson, Mariska Hargitay, Kaz Garas
Episode 5
Carol would like to have a women's and children's health care clinic within the ER. Benton has trouble combining work and fatherhood.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by David MillsGuest stars Paul McCrane, Michael Jace, Coby Bell, Rick Overton, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Mariska Hargitay, Jorja Fox
Episode 6
Al wants to move to Atlanta where he got a job offer. Jeanie however isn't keen on moving. Carol talks to Carter's grandmother about the clinic.
Directed by Darnell MartinWritten by Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Paul McCrane, Taylor Negron, Frances Sternhagen, John Aylward, Mariska Hargitay, Clancy Brown, Ellen Crawford, Richard Edson
Episode 7
Ross and Greene travel to a near-deserted stretch of California to investigate circumstances surrounding a death in Doug's family.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by John WellsGuest stars Sonia Iris Lozada, George Buck Flower, Patti Allison, Frank Califano, Rick Cramer, Aldo Menjivar, Bonnie Bartlett, John Cullum
Episode 8
Benton has a very extraordinary and interesting case when he comes across a boy with reversed internal organs.
Directed by Darnell MartinWritten by Neal BaerGuest stars Paul McCrane, Harold Perrineau, Chad Lowe, Dan Hedaya, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Mariska Hargitay, Jules Sylvester
Episode 9
Jeanie believes she's been fired because she has HIV and fights her dismissal.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Lance GentileGuest stars Lee Arenberg, Dan Hedaya, John Aylward, Mariska Hargitay, Jorja Fox, Clancy Brown, Hill Harper, Yvette Freeman
Episode 10
Mark treats an old lady who has been brutally raped. Carter's grandmother visits Carol's clinic. After he's touched by Benton, a blind man can see again!
Directed by Sarah Pia AndersonWritten by Linda Gase, Jack OrmanGuest stars Paul McCrane, Bellina Logan, Stacey Travis, Chad Lowe, Dan Hedaya, Conni Marie Brazelton, Frances Sternhagen, Mariska Hargitay
Episode 11
Dr. Anspaugh's 13-year-old son is brought in and Anspaugh asks Mark to look after him. Another old lady who has been raped is brought in.
Directed by Charles HaidWritten by David MillsGuest stars Paul McCrane, Kristine Johnson, Stacey Travis, Telma Hopkins, Geraldine Hughes, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Mariska Hargitay
Episode 12
Kerry starts to doubt the methods of Synergix. Carter tries to help his cousin beat his drug addiction. Jeanie becomes Scott Anspaugh's part-time caregiver.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Paul McCrane, John Aylward, Mariska Hargitay, Clancy Brown, Eric Pierpoint, Connor Trinneer, Trevor Morgan, Dennis Boutsikaris
Episode 13
Another elderly rape victim is brought in. So is the rapist.
Directed by John WellsWritten by John WellsGuest stars Victor Williams, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Lisa Nicole Carson, Mariska Hargitay, Clancy Brown, Ellen Crawford, Deezer D
Episode 14
Greene flies to San Diego when his mother falls and is hospitalized. His concern increases when he finds her acting "completely loony and out of control." To make matters worse, he butts heads with his dad over her care.
Directed by Charles HaidWritten by Carol FlintGuest stars Greg Serano, Holmes Osborne, Robert Symonds, Jessica Tuck, Mariska Hargitay, Tuck Milligan, Bonnie Bartlett, Randy Kovitz
Episode 15
Because of benzene that's been spread, the ER has to close. Weaver gets felled and Carter has to take the lead.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Walon Green, Joe SachsGuest stars Paul McCrane, Bellina Logan, Diane Salinger, Ed Lauter, Kyle Richards, Kevin Weisman, Eva Mendes, Mickey Rooney
Episode 16
Mark finds out Cynthia has moved. Carter's cousin Chase is brought in because of a heroin overdose. Doug and Kerry clash after she found a flaw in his study.
Directed by Jacque ToberenWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Paul McCrane, Greg Mullavey, Erica Gimpel, Frances Sternhagen, John Aylward, Mariska Hargitay, Jorja Fox, George Plimpton
Episode 17
Jeanie fears Scott Anspaugh's cancer may have returned. Hathaway learns a disturbing secret about a 16-year-old girl. A pregnant patient fears she'll miscarry; Morgenstern returns to work, but perhaps too soon after his heart attack.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Linda GaseGuest stars Paul McCrane, John Towey, William H. Macy, John Aylward, Lisa Nicole Carson, Kimberly Russell, Yvette Freeman, Nicole Bilderback
Episode 18
Carter finally works up enough nerve to ask Del Amico out. Jeanie tries to help Scotty decide whether to undergo an experimental treatment and Benton takes unexpected action during an operation with Morgenstern.
Directed by Babu SubramaniamWritten by Neal BaerGuest stars Paul McCrane, Robert Ellenstein, William H. Macy, Bellina Logan, Conni Marie Brazelton, Frances Sternhagen, John Aylward, Ellen Crawford
Episode 19
Del Amico, Ross and Corday confront disturbing situations after the bombing of a women's clinic. Benton comes under review for controversial actions in the OR. Jeanie endures one of the most difficult days of her life as she says goodbye to a friend.
Directed by Lance GentileWritten by Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Paul McCrane, Art LaFleur, William H. Macy, Marc Lawrence, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Cristine Rose, Ellen Crawford
Episode 20
A 31-year-old security guard is brought in suffering from severe chemical burns, and a 21-year-old man is wheeled in after falling 75 feet into a river. Meanwhile, Benton is upset that Carla's boyfriend is part of Reese's baptism.
Directed by Anthony EdwardsWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Paul McCrane, Howard McGillin, Victor Williams, Stefan Gierasch, Robert DoQui, Conni Marie Brazelton, Taraji P. Henson, Frances Sternhagen
Episode 21
Ross treats a 6-month-old recovering from methadone withdrawal. A televangelist and his wife, who's suffering from an infection, plan a broadcast from the ER. Del Amico's old boyfriend arrives, and Jeanie fears her health is rapidly declining.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Walon GreenGuest stars Paul McCrane, Amanda Wyss, Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Gary Grubbs, Ellen Crawford, Taylor Nichols
Episode 22
Ross and Hathaway's jobs are in jeopardy after their unauthorized treatment of a drug-addicted 7-month-old boy is discovered. Corday loses her sponsorship. Carter suspects Del Amico's boyfriend when drugs are stolen.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Lydia WoodwardGuest stars Carrie Snodgress, Gina Mastrogiacomo, Bellina Logan, Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, John Aylward, Roger Robinson, Ellen Crawford
Episode information updated Sep 20, 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
