ER (1994–2009)

The work and lives of a group of emergency room doctors in Chicago.

Creator:

Michael Crichton

Stars:

Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 119 wins & 269 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Noah Wyle	...	Dr. John Carter (254 episodes, 1994-2009)
Laura Innes	...	Dr. Kerry Weaver (249 episodes, 1995-2009)
Laura Cerón	...	Nurse Chuny Marquez (219 episodes, 1995-2009)
Maura Tierney	...	Nurse Abby Lockhart (189 episodes, 1999-2009)
Deezer D	...	Nurse Malik McGrath (189 episodes, 1994-2009)
Yvette Freeman	...	Nurse Haleh Adams (186 episodes, 1994-2009)
Goran Visnjic	...	Dr. Luka Kovac (185 episodes, 1999-2008)
Anthony Edwards	...	Dr. Mark Greene (180 episodes, 1994-2008)
Eriq La Salle	...	Dr. Peter Benton (172 episodes, 1994-2009)
Emily Wagner	...	Doris Pickman (167 episodes, 1994-2009)
Alex Kingston	...	Dr. Elizabeth Corday (160 episodes, 1997-2009)
Lyn Alicia Henderson	...	Pamela Olbes (149 episodes, 1995-2009)
Sherry Stringfield	...	Dr. Susan Lewis (142 episodes, 1994-2009)
Abraham Benrubi	...	Jerry Markovic (139 episodes, 1994-2009)
Mekhi Phifer	...	Dr. Gregory Pratt (135 episodes, 2002-2008)
Julianna Margulies	...	Nurse Carol Hathaway (135 episodes, 1994-2009)
Parminder Nagra	...	Dr. Neela Rasgotra (129 episodes, 2003-2009)
Troy Evans	...	Frank Martin (129 episodes, 1994-2009)
Lily Mariye	...	Nurse Lily Jarvik (127 episodes, 1994-2009)
Linda Cardellini	...	Nurse Samantha Taggart (126 episodes, 2003-2009)
Paul McCrane	...	Dr. Robert Romano (125 episodes, 1997-2008)
Ming-Na Wen	...	Dr. Jing-Mei Chen (118 episodes, 1995-2004)
Montae Russell	...	Dwight Zadro (118 episodes, 1995-2009)
Ellen Crawford	...	Nurse Lydia Wright (113 episodes, 1994-2009)
Conni Marie Brazelton	...	Nurse Connie Oligario (113 episodes, 1994-2003)
Scott Grimes	...	Dr. Archie Morris (112 episodes, 2003-2009)
George Clooney	...	Dr. Doug Ross (109 episodes, 1994-2009)
Gloria Reuben	...	Jeanie Boulet (102 episodes, 1995-2008)

Storyline

Michael Crichton has created a medical drama that chronicles life and death in a Chicago hospital emergency room. Each episode tells the tale of another day in the ER, from the exciting to the mundane, and the joyous to the heart-rending. Frenetic pacing, interwoven plot lines, and emotional rollercoastering is used to attempt to accurately depict the stressful environment found there. This show even portrays the plight of medical students in their quest to become physicians.

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Plot Keywords:

Emergency Room | Medical | Death | Medical Drama | Hospital | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

NBC Warner Bros.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 September 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Emergency Room

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Constant c Productions, John Wells Productions, Amblin Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min 60 min 55 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally planned as a film, which Steven Spielberg was supposed to direct. When plans fell through and the project eventually became a series, Spielberg became interested in another Michael Crichton creation: Jurassic Park.

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Goofs

CPR is not to be performed on a live person who is not in full cardiac arrest as performing CPR may disrupt normal heart rating of person in good condition. That is why even EMTs and other responders are taught on mannequins and never on live people

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Quotes

Dr. Kerry Weaver: Carter, take our friend here, I'm afraid I might stick an IV pole up his ass.

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Connections

Referenced in French & Saunders Live (2000)

User Reviews

The life and times of doctors at Cook County General Hospital, Chicago.

The best medical drama ever to be aired! It's fast paced, emotional, and suspenseful. The cast is unbeatable. Composed of some of the best actors and actresses Hollywood has ever seen including George Clooney. The show is extremely realistic down to the smallest detail, yet easy enough to understand. There is a lot of drama, but also some comic relief. The characters are all unique and different, but they work well together on stage. The plots and sub-plots are very diversified, but they all tie in somehow. The writing and coordination is incredible. I would recommend this show to everyone, it sure is a change from the warm fuzzies of television!