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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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.
Season 8 episodes
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Weaver returns to the emergency room after a self-imposed sabbatical of three weeks, wondering how her newfound lesbian identity will affect her workplace relationships. Having purposely allowed a mass murderer to die, Greene must keep the secret amidst the scrutiny of his superiors.
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Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Jack Orman, David ZabelGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Jazzmun, Bellina Logan, Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, Frances Sternhagen
Carter is overwhelmed by patients from a rock concert riot. Benton's former girlfriend is killed in a car accident. Newly promoted to chief resident, Chen panics and misdiagnoses a patient. Kovac angers Abby by flirting with a waitress.
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Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Troy Evans, Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, Yvette Freeman, Perry Anzilotti
Greene's daughter comes to live with him and Corday. Carter and Abby become more intimate. Chen must prove her skills while saving a baby. Weaver terminates Malucci after witnessing him having sex in an ambulance.
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Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by R. Scott Gemmill, Elizabeth HunterGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Frances Sternhagen, Kyle Richards, Yvette Freeman, Hallee Hirsh, Deezer D
Dr. Susan Lewis arrives, looking for work in the Chicago area again. Greene hires her, over Weaver's objection. Chen nervously attends a risk management review, accompanied by the unforgiving Weaver, to discuss a patient who recently died under Chen's supervision.
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Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Dee JohnsonGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Troy Evans, Conni Marie Brazelton, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford
Lewis faces a hectic first day back at County General. Benton and Roger become frantic when they can't locate Reese. Carter's grandmother is brought to the emergency room. Carter and Abby deal with inept medical students.
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Directed by Vondie Curtis-HallWritten by Joe SachsGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Michael Michele, Troy Evans, Frances Sternhagen, Yvette Freeman, Hallee Hirsh, Perry Anzilotti
Corday's ordeal, caused by the recent infection-related deaths of several of her patients, worsens when she is closely observed by a stern taskmaster. Corday is outraged when a county investigator accuses her of deliberately euthanizing the patients, who all happened to be elderly.
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Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Meredith StiehmGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Michael Michele, Troy Evans, Conni Marie Brazelton, Hallee Hirsh, Matthew Glave, Deezer D
A new medical student, Michael Gallant, arrives in the ER. He's supposed to be working under Dr. Carter's supervision but his grandmother is unwell. Elizabeth Corday is convinced that other doctors are refusing to work with as a result of the mysterious deaths.
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Directed by Laura InnesWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Michael Michele, Bellina Logan, Troy Evans, Frances Sternhagen, Yvette Freeman
When a torrential rainstorm pounds Chicago, patients deluge the emergency room while Weaver speeds to an accident site. There, she finds a pregnant woman, Vicki lying injured inside a wrecked ambulance while live power lines spark. Fourth-year student Michael Gallant makes a dangerous decision in order to help.
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Directed by David NutterWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Michael Michele, Troy Evans, Frances Sternhagen, Amy Jo Johnson, Yvette Freeman
Peter Benton continues his court fight against Reese's stepfather, Roger, who seems to have the upper hand. When a woman is accidentally shot during a gas station robbery, Dr. Corday tries to convince the husband to let them harvest her organs. A 15 year old boxer is brought in with a head trauma after sparring with his older brother. Newlyweds are having trouble when she constantly breaks out in a rash; Carter thinks he knows the cause.
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Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Joe Sachs, David ZabelGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Michael Michele, Troy Evans, Yvette Freeman, Hallee Hirsh, Deezer D
Benton commits perjury on the witness stand in order to gain custody of Reese. When Romano refuses to give him a more even schedule, Peter resigns and seeks a job at the clinic where Cleo is newly employed. Benton is granted custody of Reese and he and Cleo decide to move to the suburbs together. Meanwhile, Carter's father visits for Christmas with the news that he's getting divorced, Weaver and Sandy Lopez finally go on a date, and Abby catches Nicole in the maternity ward, recovering from an abortion.
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Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Meredith Stiehm, Dee JohnsonGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Michael Michele, Frances Sternhagen, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Yvette Freeman, Jeremy Sumpter, Pamela Sinha
Abby helps a distraught boy whose mother died of a stroke; a man with schizophrenia, who once stabbed Carter and killed a doctor checks into the ER.
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Directed by Alan J. LeviWritten by R. Scott Gemmill, Jack OrmanGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, David Krumholtz, Troy Evans, Frances Sternhagen, Yvette Freeman, Hallee Hirsh, Liza Weil
An injured and condemned murderer wants to die in the ER rather than await execution; Abby advises a neighbor to seek shelter from her abusive husband.
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Directed by Jesús Salvador TreviñoWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Ed Lauter, Troy Evans, Erica Gimpel, Conni Marie Brazelton, Hallee Hirsh, Deezer D
An accidental overdose brings Drs. Green and Corday's baby into the ER.
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Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Dee JohnsonGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Bellina Logan, Troy Evans, Yvette Freeman, Hallee Hirsh, Laura Cerón, David Brisbin
Greene confronts Corday when she orders Rachel out of their home; Abby tries to protect a battered neighbor who refuses to press charges against her husband.
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Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Bellina Logan, Troy Evans, Conni Marie Brazelton, Ellen Crawford, Hallee Hirsh, Scott Burkholder, Deezer D
After Dr. Corday moves out, Dr. Green fights loneliness and pain by immersing himself into his work. He is treating a father in the ER who severely burned himself while experimenting with illegal drugs. Abby fumes when the man who beat her is released and moves back in next door; the returning Jerry clashes with fellow desk jockey Frank.
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Directed by Vondie Curtis-HallWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Troy Evans, Erica Gimpel, Yvette Freeman, Hallee Hirsh, Deezer D
After some staff members are caught going through a dominatrix's bag, Weaver makes them attend a sexual harassment seminar, where they learn about each other.
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Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by John WellsGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Troy Evans, Hallee Hirsh, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Gedde Watanabe, Lyn Alicia Henderson
Drs. Corday and Greene are awkward when working together in the ER. Dr. Weaver treats victims of an intense fire that may take the life of a dear friend.
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Directed by Jessica YuWritten by Meredith Stiehm, Elizabeth HunterGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Erica Gimpel, Yvette Freeman, Hallee Hirsh, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Lyn Alicia Henderson
As Dr. Greene's brain tumor begins affecting his coordination, he becomes concerned that his fate will be similar to the terminally ill patients he treats.
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Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Mekhi Phifer, Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Troy Evans, Paul Benjamin, Yvette Freeman, Julianna McCarthy, Laura Cerón
When Dr. Lewis gets a hysterical call from her niece, Susie, she hurries to New York to search for the child and her sister Chloe. The crossover continues on Third Watch S03E19 Unleashed
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Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Mekhi Phifer, Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Kyle Richards, Yvette Freeman, Joe Lisi, Kathleen Wilhoite, Deezer D
Dr. Carter reads a letter from terminally ill Dr. Green to the ER staff. Dr. Weaver lashes out at a mentally challenged patient. A terminal, homeless man continues asking for Dr. Green.
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Directed by Jack OrmanWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Mekhi Phifer, Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Troy Evans, Paul Benjamin, Yvette Freeman, Ellen Crawford, Deezer D
Dr. Greene's final days are spent in Hawaii with Rachel, teaching her to drive and surf. When he suffers a seizure, Elizabeth is called. Mark refuses to go home. He manages to make amends with his daughter before his eventual death.
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Directed by John WellsWritten by John WellsGuest stars Eriq La Salle, Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Michael Michele, Hallee Hirsh, Skip Stellrecht, Christine Harnos, Natalie Bridgman
Just when the ER is understaffed and swamped, two children who were brought in turn out to have full blown smallpox. The entire ER must be locked down. The staff needs to improvise while they battle not only the disease but also frayed tempers.
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Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Joe Sachs, Dee JohnsonGuest stars Sherry Stringfield, Sharif Atkins, Yvette Freeman, Christopher Birt, Deezer D, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Demetrius Navarro, Abraham Benrubi
