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, Abby and other staff of the ER are quarantined as the CDC investigate a mysterious, deadly outbreak.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by R. Scott Gemmill, Jack OrmanGuest stars Troy Evans, John Aylward, Diane Delano, Perry Anzilotti, Jillie Mack, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Judy Parfitt
Episode 2
After another hospital shuts down, the ER is flooded with patients. Dr. Pratt resuscitates a heart-attack victim who had been pronounced dead.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by Dee JohnsonGuest stars Troy Evans, Yvette Freeman, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Demetrius Navarro, Kristin Minter, Sam Anderson
Episode 3
Dr. Carter leads a walk-out of staff protesting lack of security in the ER.
Directed by Charles HaidWritten by Yahlin Chang, Jack OrmanGuest stars Troy Evans, Diane Delano, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Demetrius Navarro, Montae Russell, Lee Tergesen
Episode 4
Weaver makes a mistake on live television while demonstrating flu shots, inadvertently sticking two reporters with the same needle. In the bathroom later, Susan and Abby catch Weaver in a stall with a needle. Weaver confesses to Susan that she's taking hormones. Carter, assuming Susan knows already, tells her about Abby's drinking problem. Abby becomes nurse manager, and argues with Carter about her drinking. Luka flirts with a patient's mom and is caught emerging from a storage closet with her. Gallant has a rough day: Pratt butts in on a patient of his, and Stella Willis dies because Kayson didn't bother with thorough treatment.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Diane Delano, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Kristin Minter, Sam Anderson, Abraham Benrubi, Willis Burks II, Katherine LaNasa
Episode 5
On a busy Halloween night, Carter and Abby are the only staffers in costume when victims of an apartment building fire pack the ER. Corday takes on a new med student for a surgical rotation - Paul Nathan, who suffers from Parkinson's disease and decided to pursue medicine after being diagnosed. Despite a difficult first day, both professionally and medically, Nathan makes a difficult diagnosis. Romano's rehab lags behind his expectations, and he begins to doubt his role in surgery is no longer an option.
Directed by Laura InnesWritten by Joe Sachs, Julie HébertGuest stars Troy Evans, Yvette Freeman, Matthew Glave, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Lucy Rodriguez, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Lily Mariye
Episode 6
Corday clashes with new surgical resident Paul Nathan regarding his intervention into the treatment of a sickly young woman, Alison, who has signed a "do not resuscitate" order. Abby wonders about the erratic behavior of her visiting brother Eric, and feels conflicted over a nurse's official complaint against Kovac, Abby's former lover. Meanwhile, Pratt comforts Chen after a patient threatens her, and Corday suspects that an unconscious, 14-year-old female patient has been sexually assaulted.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Yvette Freeman, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Chad McKnight, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Abraham Benrubi, Tom Everett Scott, Julie Ann Emery
Episode 7
Abby fears the worst when her brother Eric suddenly disappears. Carter and Chen treat a frightened Chinese immigrant nanny, Tong-Yi, whom they suspect was impregnated by her employer. Meanwhile, new surgical resident Paul Nathan, who is struggling to overcome a physical disability, tries to help in the emergency room—but his fellow doctors do not appreciate his advice to patients. Unable to quench his sexual appetites, Kovac also gets into trouble in his professional life, despite his admirable resolve to find an eye specialist to treat a young gunshot victim. Gallant and fellow medical student Erin Harkins engage in an escalating competition of medical knowledge. And Weaver gets some much-needed good news.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Bellina Logan, Troy Evans, Yvette Freeman, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Abraham Benrubi, Tom Everett Scott
Episode 8
Abby's family nightmare continues as she and her mother Maggie search for Abby's missing brother Eric, who Abby suspects is suffering from serious mental problems. Meanwhile, Corday treats a family of patients who, while building a snowman, were severely injured after being struck by a truck driver.
Directed by Jack OrmanWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Troy Evans, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Kristin Minter, Lily Mariye, Sally Field, Tom Everett Scott, Dinah Lenney
Episode 9
Abby is distressed when her mother interferes with Eric's treatment at a psychiatric hospital. Pratt treats a frightened young girl who has been injured in an auto accident and desperately wants to hide a secret. An unhappy Luka forms an unlikely bond with a lonely elderly woman who makes him a surprising offer. Chen is overcome with upsetting memories when a baby is abandoned in the emergency room. Pratt takes action after Leon is fired from his menial job.
Directed by Paul McCraneWritten by Dee JohnsonGuest stars Conni Marie Brazelton, Jeffrey DeMunn, Yvette Freeman, Dave Power, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Sandra P. Grant, Perry Anzilotti, Laura Cerón
Episode 10
Dr. Kovac's speeding causes a crash on an icy road. The ER staff treats angry elves and a female hockey player with a head injury.
Directed by David NutterWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Michael Ealy, John Kapelos, Troy Evans, Ana Ortiz, Nels Lennarson, Daniel Hansen, Brent Roam, Laura Cerón
Episode 11
Dr. Pratt brings a gun into the ER; Dr. Weaver tries to conceal her pregnancy; a woman plots against her dying husband; Dr. Chen treats math students who overdosed on an unknown stimulant.
Directed by Alan J. LeviWritten by Julie HébertGuest stars John Doman, Bob Papenbrook, Sondra Currie, John Aylward, Patrick Cranshaw, Yvette Freeman, Michael Durrell, Shoshannah Stern
Episode 12
Dr. Weaver is in a difficult situation when an alderman tests positive for syphilis. Dr. Carter is impressed when he meets a man who runs an inner city clinic.
Directed by Peggy RajskiWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Jeannetta Arnette, Courtney Jines, Erica Gimpel, Frances Sternhagen, Aaron Paul, Bruce Weitz, Joe O'Connor, Ed Asner
Episode 13
Dr. Pratt's disabled roommate leads him to a wounded thief. Dr Carter decides to practice medicine in Africa. A doctor makes a pass at Dr. Corday.
Directed by Nelson McCormick, Alan J. LeviWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Troy Evans, Shannon Whirry, Kyle Richards, Bruce Weitz, Bruno Campos, Ed Asner, Ricardo Medina Jr., Deezer D
Episode 14
Abby's troubled brother is missing. A car runs into a crowd of teen girls. The alderman with syphilis gives Dr. Weaver a promotion. Dr. Lewis looks forward to a blind date.
Directed by Peggy Rajski, Jonathan KaplanWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Richard Biggs, Robin Sydney, Troy Evans, John Aylward, Yvette Freeman, Bruce Weitz, Patrick Fugit, June Squibb
Episode 15
Abby comes close to breaking down trying to deal with her mother. Dr. Pratt goes for his required paramedic ride-along. Dr. Weaver confronts the man who stole her purse. Dr. Lewis has a teen admirer.
Directed by Charles HaidWritten by R. Scott Gemmill, Yahlin ChangGuest stars Troy Evans, Kyle Richards, Elizabeth Morehead, Patrick Fugit, Deezer D, Laura Cerón, Demetrius Navarro, Sally Field
Episode 16
The police question Drs. Pratt and Gallant about a rampage at the diner across from the ER. Dr. Lewis befriends her teen admirer, a cancer patient.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Morehead, Patrick Fugit, Michael B. Silver, Laura Cerón, Gedde Watanabe, Chad McKnight, Brad Blaisdell
Episode 17
Dr. Weaver bends the rules and treats the Alderman's lover for syphilis. Dr. Kovac's patient claims she was sexually abused at a boot camp for troubled youth. Dr. Carter treats a women with a nasty personality.
Directed by Julie HébertWritten by Joe SachsGuest stars Troy Evans, Frances Sternhagen, John Aylward, Yvette Freeman, Bruce Weitz, Perry Anzilotti, Josh Radnor, Michael B. Silver
Episode 18
Dr. Romano seizes control of the ER and manages to offend everyone. Dr. Kovac asks Dr. Corday's help in the quest to bring a sickly Croatian boy to the U.S. for medical treatment.
Directed by Babu SubramaniamWritten by Dee JohnsonGuest stars Smith Cho, Donal Logue, Christopher Allport, Bodhi Elfman, Crista Flanagan, Yvette Freeman, Terence Bernie Hines, Elizabeth Bogush
Episode 19
A psychotic patient threatens Abby. Dr. Weaver suspects a woman poisoned her own baby. Dr. Romano continues to make rash judgments.
Directed by Richard ThorpeWritten by R. Scott GemmillGuest stars Donal Logue, Troy Evans, Frances Sternhagen, Julie Ariola, Johnny Sneed, Deezer D, Abraham Benrubi, Tom Everett Scott
Episode 20
Dr. Carter tries to prevent a grieving gang member from going after vengeance. Dr. Kovac races against time to save a Croatian boy's life. A baseball player gets treatment for a heart problem.
Directed by Jonathan KaplanWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Cory Hardrict, Ricky Luna, Donal Logue, Alisa Reyes, Larry Joshua, Jonelle Allen, Bruno Campos, Deezer D
Episode 21
Carter's day shift and Pratt's night shift (his final shift at County) are intercut. Both men have extremely busy days. Doc Magoo's burns down. Luka calls Carter from the Congo and asks for help. Carter decides to go. Pratt decides to stay at County. In other parts of the hospital, Romano has his now-useless left arm amputated.
Directed by Jack OrmanWritten by Jack OrmanGuest stars Paul Butcher, Alex Hoover, Addison Hoover, Stephen Lee, Mark Moses, Yvette Freeman, Camille Guaty, Ellen Crawford
Episode 22
Carter travels to the Congo after Luka calls and asks for help. During the course of his two weeks there, he learns how much different the conditions are against what he's used to. Luka decides to stay for a while as Carter heads back to Chicago, ending up at a sleeping Abby's bedside.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by John WellsGuest stars Earl Houston Bullock, Simone-Elise Girard, Jarreth J. Merz, Abdul Ayoola, Pragna Desai, Michael Chinyamurindi, Barbara Eve Harris, Mireille Metellus
Episode information updated Sep 14, 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
