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
Dr. Carter struggles with his drug dependency; a custodial strike leaves the ER cluttered with garbage; a riot at a high-school football game leaves several wounded.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Wentworth Miller, Troy Evans, Bob Minor, Yvette Freeman, James T. Callahan, Mark Valley, J. Anthony Pena, Deezer D
Episode 2
A young couple cope with their baby being premature; Greene and Corday struggle with their relationship.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Conni Marie Brazelton, Kyle Richards, Laura Cerón, Gedde Watanabe, Gerry Black, Matthew Watkins, Kristin Minter, Amy Aquino
Episode 3
Dr. Carter is allowed a cautious restart with small steps. An extremely blond Dr. Malucci is very curious who's made Dr. Chen pregnant. Dr. Benton has been written out of all the hospital's systems and is stunned by Dr. Romano. An unfortunate incident at a Science Fiction convention makes it look like scenes from the movie 'Mars Attacks'.
Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Troy Evans, Kyle Richards, Ellen Crawford, Laura Cerón, Matthew Watkins, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Demetrius Navarro, Khandi Alexander
Episode 4
Benton is unable to find a job after Romano negatively influences local hospitals. He reluctantly agrees to accept Romano's demeaning offer of a per diem job at County with no benefits. Kovac and Abby are attacked by a mugger with a steel pipe. Injured, Kovac protects Abby and smashes the robber's head on the ground repeatedly.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Dee JohnsonGuest stars Keri Lynn Pratt, Troy Evans, Frances Sternhagen, Lisa Nicole Carson, Yvette Freeman, Deezer D, Matthew Watkins, Lyn Alicia Henderson
Episode 5
Greene flies in a helicopter to a remote area of Indiana to rescue a heart transplant patient. The helicopter develops problems, and Greene arranges for paramedics to transport the patient to County. Because Weaver is gone for the day, Romano appoints Benton in charge of the ER. Kovac is plagued by the death of the mugger.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Walon Green, Joe SachsGuest stars Jenette Goldstein, Conni Marie Brazelton, Yvette Freeman, Bruce Wright, Skip Stellrecht, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Christopher Michael
Episode 6
Corday rushes through a surgical procedure in order to take off on a romantic weekend with Greene. She is later called back to the hospital after her patient suffers complications. Abby's mother, Maggie, who suffers from bipolar disorder (manic-depressive) and refuses to take her medication, unexpectedly visits Abby at the hospital and wreaks havoc on Abby's life.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by John WellsGuest stars Troy Evans, Yvette Freeman, Morris Chestnut, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, David Brisbin, Lucy Rodriguez, Lyn Alicia Henderson
Episode 7
Tests reveal that Greene has a brain tumor, but he hides the news from Corday. Corday finds out that she is being sued for malpractice. She also reveals to Greene that she is pregnant. Abby's mother refuses to leave. Abby expresses resentment over her difficult childhood to her mother but resignedly brings her home for Thanksgiving dinner.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Neal BaerGuest stars Ed Lauter, Conni Marie Brazelton, Ellen Crawford, Laura Cerón, Matthew Watkins, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Kristin Minter, Khandi Alexander
Episode 8
Maggie's emotional instability worsens. She refuses her medication, becomes combative and flees the hospital. Abby finds solace with Kovac. The gang member girlfriend of Benton's deceased nephew knows who killed him and that he was hated for his antigang stance.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Kyle Richards, Ellen Crawford, Kurt Naebig, Laura Cerón, Stuart McLean, Joe Basile, Kristin Minter, Elizabeth Mitchell
Episode 9
Chen gives birth, but insists on breastfeeding the infant before she gives it to the adoptive parents. Greene and Corday consult a brain specialist in New York City who believes the tumor can be safely removed. Stressed and tired, Carter impulsively swallows two painkiller pills but intentionally vomits them. He confesses to Abby.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Elizabeth HunterGuest stars Elizabeth Rodriguez, Kyle Richards, Yvette Freeman, Kerrie Keane, Pamela Sinha, Deezer D, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Demetrius Navarro
Episode 10
Mark Green is in New York on New Years Eve for cancer surgery. Meanwhile a father and son are involved in a car crash.
Directed by David NutterWritten by Tom Garrigus, R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Kyle Richards, Jared Padalecki, Deezer D, Christine Harnos, David Brisbin, David Roberson, Kristin Minter, Sam Anderson
Episode 11
Benton and Cleo clash over his deceased nephew's girlfriend. They finally agree to call a social worker. Benton confesses his love to Cleo. The spinal surgery malpractice suit is settled by employing a technicality: the equipment used was later recalled by the manufacturer. But Corday now doubts her abilities as a surgeon.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Dee JohnsonGuest stars Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, Yvette Freeman, Pamela Sinha, Gedde Watanabe, Chad McKnight, David Brisbin, Lyn Alicia Henderson
Episode 12
Greene returns to work but confuses words and displays uncharacteristic anger. Eager to get out of his per diem situation, Benton agrees to a full time position. Carter visits his cousin, who became paralyzed after a drug overdose. A workplace disaster results in numerous injuries and fatalities among illegal immigrants.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Joe Sachs, Jack Orman, R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Troy Evans, Yvette Freeman, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Jonathan Scarfe, Tod Thawley, Burt Bulos, David Brisbin
Episode 13
Weaver becomes concerned about Greene's cognitive skills and surreptitiously calls for an official evaluation of his competency. Corday plans her wedding to Greene. Bishop Stewart returns, and Kovacs realizes the man has a terrible disease. Dateless for a charity function, Carter invites Abby to attend with him.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Joe Sachs, Meredith Stiehm, Meredith StiehmGuest stars Yvette Freeman, George Plimpton, Mark Valley, Noah Blake, Laura Cerón, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Demetrius Navarro, Kristin Minter
Episode 14
As the new director of diversity, Benton studies medical school applications and discovers that his own academic record did not qualify him--he was admitted because of affirmative action. Weaver feels uncomfortable amongst Legaspi's lesbian friends. Carter treats an unvaccinated child who contracted measles.
Directed by John WellsWritten by John WellsGuest stars Troy Evans, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Amy Aquino, Elizabeth Mitchell, James Cromwell, Megan Follows
Episode 15
In the series' 150th episode, a massive train wreck mobilizes the emergency room doctors. Corday, Carter and Kovac rush to the scene. Corday falls and injures her back, bringing on contractions in only her 25th week of pregnancy. While amputating the legs of a fallen firefighter, Corday stops because of her pain.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Yvette Freeman, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Demetrius Navarro, Kristin Minter, Meg Thalken, Lily Mariye
Episode 16
Weaver fears for her own reputation when Legaspi is accused of sexual harassment. Afraid to reveal her relationship with Legaspi--for both personal and professional reasons--Weaver fails to support her during the investigation. An infant is abducted from the hospital and later found on a train platform.
Directed by Guy Norman BeeWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars John Aylward, Yvette Freeman, Pamela Sinha, Deezer D, David Brisbin, Debbie Podowski, Elizabeth Mitchell, Lourdes Benedicto
Episode 17
A demented patient causes a shootout in the emergency room. After terrorizing people in the ER with a gun, she gets shot by a policeman. She soon dies. Benton later discover her dementia was caused by an aftereffect of his surgery that he and Cleo should have detected. Carter pursues a cute intern.
Directed by Marita GrabiakWritten by Joe Sachs, Elizabeth HunterGuest stars Ed Lauter, Laura Cerón, Gedde Watanabe, Adrian Ricard, Brad Blaisdell, David Roberson, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Lourdes Benedicto
Episode 18
Numerous mishaps threaten to mar Corday and Greene's wedding day. As the very pregnant Corday becomes increasingly agitated, the presence of her bickering divorced parents does little to improve her mood. With the intense rain, Greene has a difficult time making it to the church. But, evenutally, he arrives and they joyfully wed.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Tom Garrigus, Tom Garrigus, Dee JohnsonGuest stars Conni Marie Brazelton, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford, Pamela Sinha, Tricia Cruz, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Gedde Watanabe
Episode 19
Abby and Carter travel to Oklahoma to rescue Abby's mentally ill mother and bring her back to Chicago. In Chicago, Maggie suffers from a sleeping pills overdose. At County General, Kovac frantically revives her. Benton treats a college student injured in a fraternity prank.
Directed by Laura InnesWritten by Meredith Stiehm, Jack OrmanGuest stars Troy Evans, Yvette Freeman, Mark Valley, Laura Cerón, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Demetrius Navarro, Kristin Minter, Lily Mariye
Episode 20
Maggie contests Abby's attempt to institutionalize her. Weaver treats a few bizarre patients. When Legaspi returns to work after being exonerated of sexual harassment, Weaver tries to reconcile with her. Benton injures his hand while transporting his former teacher to the hospital and must contend with the teacher's wisecracking elderly buddies.
Directed by Anthony EdwardsWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars John Doman, Bette Ford, Yvette Freeman, Skip Stellrecht, Pamela Sinha, Henri Lubatti, Deezer D, Laura Cerón
Episode 21
Cleo and Carla clash after Reese gets hurt while in Cleo's care. Weaver and Kovac cannot save the life of a developmentally challenged woman's only caregiver. Abby goes to a therapy session with Maggie. Later, Abby confesses to Maggie that she is afraid to bear children because they might be bipolar like her mother.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Meredith Stiehm, Dee JohnsonGuest stars Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, Ellen Crawford, Deezer D, Matthew Watkins, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Kristin Minter, Lisa Nicole Carson
Episode 22
The ER is flooded with foster care home residents, attacked by a shooter bent on tracking down his son, who , with the help of Dr. Green, was put into the foster care system amid allegations he was being abused by his father.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Joe Sachs, Jack Orman, Jack OrmanGuest stars Victor Williams, Troy Evans, Erica Gimpel, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford, Laura Cerón, Burt Bulos, David Roberson
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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
