"ER (TV series) ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist and medical doctor Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009, with a total of 331 episodes spanning over 15 seasons. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Television, in association with Warner Bros. Television. ""ER"" follows the inner life of the emergency room (ER) of fictional County General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and various critical issues faced by the room's physicians and staff. The show became the longest-running primetime medical drama in American television history, also became"
"drama ""ER."" The main setting is the emergency room (E/R) of a fictional Clark Street Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; the stories are centered upon the happenings in the ER and the lives of the doctors who work there. Principal characters include Dr. Howard Sheinfeld (played by Elliott Gould)--a twice divorced ear, nose, and throat specialist who moonlights at the hospital to keep up with his alimony payments—and his colleague (and potential romantic interest) Dr. Eve Sheridan (played by Marcia Strassman in the pilot and by Mary McDonnell thereafter). While essentially a comedy, ""E/R"" also contained dramatic elements stemming from its"
"ER (season 3) The third season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 26, 1996 and concluded on May 15, 1997. The third season consists of 22 episodes. Early in Season Three, Susan Lewis leaves for Phoenix to live with her sister and niece. Before she leaves, Greene realizes his feelings for her and races against time to declare them. He makes it to Union Station just as she is boarding the train. He stops her and declares his love, begging her to stay. Susan leaves anyway, but not before kissing Mark and declaring, as"
"ER (season 7) The seventh season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on October 12, 2000 and concluded on May 17, 2001. The seventh season consists of 22 episodes. In the midst of being remodeled, for a more open, safe floorplan, the show's seventh season starts with Carter (Noah Wyle) completing his drug rehabilitation with the support of Abby (Maura Tierney), whose own life is in disarray after she is forced to drop out of medical school, her new romance with Kovač (Goran Visnjic) hits many pitfalls, and her bipolar-afflicted mother (Sally Field in an Emmy-winning"
"Peter Benton character became African-American, and the running time was shortened by about 20 minutes in order for the pilot to air in a two-hour block on network TV. Because of a lack of time and money necessary to build a set, the pilot episode of ""ER"" was filmed in the former Linda Vista Hospital in Los Angeles, an old facility that had ceased operating in 1990. A set modeled after Los Angeles County General Hospital's emergency room was built soon afterward at the Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, although the show makes extensive use of location shoots in"
"ER (season 9) The ninth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 26, 2002 and concluded on May 15, 2003. The ninth season consists of 22 episodes. For the first time John Carter becomes the central character and Noah Wyle receives star billing. The death of Mark Greene continues to affect his colleagues while a grieving Corday has left Chicago for England. Elsewhere Romano suffers a horrific injury which has consequences throughout the season, Weaver finds herself promoted, Abby's family troubles resurface, Pratt continues to get on the wrong side of his colleagues, and"
"who typically played patients in single episode appearances or multi-episode arcs. Following the broadcast of its two-hour pilot movie on September 19, 1994, ""ER"" premiered Thursday, September 22 at 10:00. It remained in the same Thursday time slot for its entire run. ""ER"" is NBC's third longest-running drama, after ""Law & Order"" and """", and, the longest-running American primetime medical drama of all time. On April 2, 2008, NBC announced that the series would return for its fifteenth season. The fifteenth season was originally scheduled to run for 19 episodes before retiring with a two-hour series finale to be broadcast"
"Elizabeth Corday Elizabeth Corday, MBBS, FRCS (married name Greene) is a fictional character in the television series ""ER"". She was played by Alex Kingston and appeared from 1997 to 2004. First appearing at the opening of season four in the episode ""Ambush"", Elizabeth Corday is a British surgeon who has moved to Chicago to gain more experience in trauma surgery. We learn in her first episode that she comes from a whole family of surgeons; Corday's grandfather was a surgeon, as is her father and, since there are no boys in her family, she took on that role. In a"
"ER (season 13) The thirteenth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 21, 2006 and concluded on May 17, 2007. It consists of 23 episodes. In the aftermath of the shootout Abby delivers a premature baby while Sam suffers a terrifying ordeal at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, the show's longest-serving character Kerry Weaver departs when Kovac is forced to make budget cuts which threaten her job. Paramedic Tony Gates returns as the ER’s new intern, Kovac is sued for malpractice and is later forced to return to Croatia to care for his"
"ER (season 1) The first season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" aired from 1994–1995 with 25 episodes. The 2-hour pilot episode aired on September 19, 1994 and was followed by 24 other episodes, including the season finale that aired on May 18, 1995. In ""ER""'s first season, the core cast consisted of Chief Resident Dr. Mark Greene, pediatric resident Dr. Doug Ross, second-year resident Dr. Susan Lewis, medical student John Carter, head nurse Carol Hathaway, and second-year surgical resident Dr. Peter Benton. The series premiere ""24 Hours"" sees Dr. Greene considering a move into private practice at"
"the Chicago set series performing aid work in a refugee camp in Darfur. Humanitas stated that the prize was awarded for the episodes ""unflinching look at the brutality inherent in civil wars and its belief that heroism is complex, complicated and multi-layered."" Zabel lead the show through the 2007 Writer's Guild of America Strike and picketed along with the rest of the writing team. Thirteen episodes were written prior to the strike and new episodes were written once the strike was resolved so Zabel was able to deliver a shortened 19 episode season. Zabel was the showrunner/executive producer of ""ER"""
"ER (season 10) The tenth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 25, 2003 and concluded on May 13, 2004. The tenth season consists of 22 episodes. New characters arrive in the form of medical student Neela Rasgotra, hapless Resident Archie Morris, and Nurse Samantha Taggart filling the void left by Abby who returns to medical school. The aftermath of Kovac and Carter's mission in Africa becomes a key story throughout the season, a Thanksgiving tragedy sees the end of Romano, Lewis copes with unexpected pregnancy, Gallant is deployed to Iraq and Chen and"
"ER (season 12) The twelfth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 22, 2005 and concluded on May 18, 2006. It consists of 22 episodes. Kovac and Abby become the main central characters and their relationship slowly starts to get back on track as they deal with her unexpected pregnancy. A new nurse manager causes friction among the staff, following a successful operation Weaver no longer needs her cane, Pratt journeys to Africa where he joins Carter on a relief mission while a face from Sam's past leaves the lives of Abby and Kovac"
"ER (season 2) The second season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 21, 1995 and concluded on May 16, 1996. The second season consists of 22 episodes. Greene's attempts at balancing his work and family after moving to Milwaukee comes to an abrupt end when his wife is caught cheating on him with a colleague, the divorce becomes final and he starts dating again. At work, he is promoted, becoming an attending physician. He locks horns with close friend Dr. Ross, whose reckless professional behavior is called into question by the hospital authorities, and"
"hanging in the balance. Following Sherry Stringfield's departure in the season premiere, this season becomes the first to not feature any of the original cast members in a regular capacity (Noah Wyle is featured for 4 episodes in a guest capacity throughout the season). <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> ER (season 12) The twelfth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 22, 2005 and concluded on May 18, 2006. It consists of 22 episodes. Kovac and Abby become the main central characters and their relationship slowly starts to get back on track as they deal with her unexpected"
"ER (season 8) The eighth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 27, 2001 and concluded on May 16, 2002. The eighth season consists of 22 episodes. Susan Lewis returns to the show providing continuity of the earlier years and some closure with Greene. Weaver also has a revelation and confronts and accepts her sexuality. The season's long storyline of Greene's illness and death and how it affects many characters marks season eight as a major turning point in the series. This season also saw a major change in the cast, with four characters"
"theme returned) and songs used on the series. In March 2012, Warner Bros. International Television announced that they would sell the format rights to ""ER"" to overseas territories. This allowed foreign countries to produce their own version of the series. In June 2013, Warner Bros. International Television and Emotion Production from Belgrade, Serbia, announced a Serbian version of ""ER."" ""Urgentni Centar"" premiered on October 6, 2014 on TV Prva. A Colombian version is also in the works. ER (TV series) ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist and medical doctor Michael Crichton that aired on NBC"
"Laura Cerón Laura Cerón (born September 28, 1964) is an Alma Award winning Mexican born-American actress. Her most recognizable role is that of Nurse Chuny Marquez on the television series ""ER"". Cerón was born in Mexico City, Mexico. She moved to Elgin, Illinois at the age of 10. She is the third oldest of two brothers and three sisters. In junior high school she became involved with theater. After leaving high school she joined the Latino Chicago Theater Company and went on to become one of their leading actresses. She has performed in dozens of plays, including Each Day Dies"
"ER (season 11) The eleventh season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 23, 2004 and concluded on May 19, 2005. The eleventh season consists of 22 episodes. Several long term characters exit the series including Corday who quits after performing an illegal operation, Chen leaves to care for her ailing father and Carter also departs the ER to return to Africa with Kem. Elsewhere Lewis is promoted to ER Chief, Abby and Neela begin their internships along with newcomer Ray Barnett, Carter and Lewis compete for tenure, Weaver finally meets her biological mother, Kovac"
"also packaged ""ER."" During an internal development meeting at CAA in 1993, Krantz remembered a film script that Michael Crichton had written years earlier based on his experience at Harvard medical school. Krantz re-read the script and then convinced a reticent Crichton and the script's owner Amblin Television and Warner Bros. to turn that 13-year-old work into what would eventually become the ultra successful NBC drama, ""ER."" Krantz found a showrunner for Crichton, John Wells (whom Krantz also represented), and the pilot was taken word for word from Crichton's film script. The series ran for 15 seasons and is widely"
"Cast of ER ""ER"" is an American drama series that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 until April 2, 2009. The series featured a large ensemble cast that changed dramatically over its long run. The main cast was augmented by a wealth of recurring characters and award-winning guest stars. The original starring cast consisted of Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene, George Clooney as Dr. Douglas ""Doug"" Ross, Sherry Stringfield as Dr. Susan Lewis, Noah Wyle as medical student (later Dr.) John Carter, and Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton. Julianna Margulies guest starred in the pilot as"
"ER (season 15) The fifteenth and final season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" premiered on September 25, 2008 and concluded on April 2, 2009, in a two-hour episode preceded by a one-hour retrospective special. The season consists of 22 episodes. The final season opens up revealing Gregory Pratt is the victim of the ambulance explosion. Despite the rallying efforts of his workplace colleagues, he succumbs to his injuries and dies. The season introduces Cate Banfield as new ER chief, a woman with a seemingly mysterious past with County General. Luka Kovac and Abby Lockhart leave for a"
"at least one scene outside the ER, exploring one of the character's personal life. Storylines often include the character struggling with his or her family problems or a budding or failing romantic relationship. Although the point of view is very rarely from these character's perspective, they are nonetheless usually well rounded and have profound effects on the main characters. Cast of ER ""ER"" is an American drama series that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 until April 2, 2009. The series featured a large ensemble cast that changed dramatically over its long run. The main cast was augmented by"
"beginning with the second season, and many of the show's cast members appeared later on the Wells-produced series ""ER"". Set in a Vietnam locale nicknamed ""Bac My An Beach"", at the 510th Evacuation Hospital and R&R (the ""Five-and-Dime"" Rest & Recreation) facility, the series' cast of characters includes US Army doctors and nurses, officers, soldiers, Red Cross volunteers, and civilian personnel (American, French, and Vietnamese). The series also features the experiences of the characters when they return to the U.S., either on leave or at the end of their tours of duty. The show does not shy away from showing"
"ER (season 14) The fourteenth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 27, 2007 and concluded on May 15, 2008. The season consists of nineteen episodes. Twenty-two were initially ordered by NBC, but the season was shortened following the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which began on November 5, 2007 and ended on February 12, 2008. The series celebrates its 300th episode but due to the writers' strike this season runs three episodes shorter than normal. As a result, certain storylines were altered, including Gates' relationship with hospital chaplain Julia Dupree. With Kovac"
"for the 300th episode. ER (season 14) The fourteenth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 27, 2007 and concluded on May 15, 2008. The season consists of nineteen episodes. Twenty-two were initially ordered by NBC, but the season was shortened following the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which began on November 5, 2007 and ended on February 12, 2008. The series celebrates its 300th episode but due to the writers' strike this season runs three episodes shorter than normal. As a result, certain storylines were altered, including Gates' relationship with hospital chaplain"
"father, Abby struggles to adapt to motherhood and Ray is involved in a life-changing accident which turns Neela's world upside down. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> ER (season 13) The thirteenth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 21, 2006 and concluded on May 17, 2007. It consists of 23 episodes. In the aftermath of the shootout Abby delivers a premature baby while Sam suffers a terrifying ordeal at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, the show's longest-serving character Kerry Weaver departs when Kovac is forced to make budget cuts which threaten her job. Paramedic Tony Gates returns"
"and disappear, enveloping Erna in total blackness. Creating what is known as True Night, a time of particular mystique and power for the series. The series takes place in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres of the planet, with the majority taking place in the Western continent(s). The Western lands are more populated in the eastern and southern portions of the continent, the east centralized around the port city and human hub of Jaggonath. To the west are the Rakhlands, a wild, untamed testament to the old nature of Erna, where the aboriginal species of the rakh live. Human lands and"
"Erin Mears (portrayed by Kate Winslet) is a physician and investigator with the Epidemic Intelligence Service who was tasked by the CDC to discover the origin of a highly contagious and deadly virus known as MEV-1 which was rapidly spreading throughout the world following initial outbreaks in Kowloon, Hong Kong and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Epidemic Intelligence Service The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a program of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Established in 1951 by Alexander Langmuir, it arose from biological warfare concerns relating to the Korean War. The modern EIS is a two-year, hands-on post-doctoral training"
"ER (season 4) The fourth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 25, 1997 and concluded on May 14, 1998. The fourth season consists of 22 episodes. Season four opens with the live episode ""Ambush"", performed twice (once for the East coast, once for the West coast). Dr. Morgenstern, head of the ER, has a heart attack, threatening his life. Weaver agrees to temporarily step in until he recovers. Unfortunately, when Morgenstern does come back, he cannot perform surgery like he used to do because he now knows what it is like to be"
"and Sam’s relationship deteriorates and Gallant makes an unexpected return from Iraq. Former executive producer Lydia Woodward returns as a consultant producer and writer. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> ER (season 11) The eleventh season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 23, 2004 and concluded on May 19, 2005. The eleventh season consists of 22 episodes. Several long term characters exit the series including Corday who quits after performing an illegal operation, Chen leaves to care for her ailing father and Carter also departs the ER to return to Africa with Kem. Elsewhere Lewis is promoted to ER"
"production budget of $78 million. A year later, he joined the cast of the long-running NBC medical drama, ""ER"" in the eleventh-season premiere, playing resident Ray Barnett. In May 2007, West left ""ER"" at the end of the thirteenth season after winning a role in ""Supreme Courtships"", but the series was not picked up by the Fox Network. In October 2008, West returned to ""ER"" for three episodes during its fifteenth and final season. During hiatus between seasons of ""ER"", West worked on shooting ""What We Do Is Secret"", an independent film, which premiered at the 2007 Los Angeles Film"
"Weaver both deal with personal losses. Doctors and medical students: Nurses: Staff and paramedics: Special appearances: <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> ER (season 10) The tenth season of the American fictional drama television series ""ER"" first aired on September 25, 2003 and concluded on May 13, 2004. The tenth season consists of 22 episodes. New characters arrive in the form of medical student Neela Rasgotra, hapless Resident Archie Morris, and Nurse Samantha Taggart filling the void left by Abby who returns to medical school. The aftermath of Kovac and Carter's mission in Africa becomes a key story throughout the season, a Thanksgiving tragedy sees"