Set in a Chicago County General Hospital, the multi-Emmy winning ER is very much in the tradition established by the earlier Hill Street Blues. Like that series, ER also features a range of strong characters whose personal lives often reflect the turmoil of their working environment. It also similarly features a deft, fast-moving mix of comedy, intrigue and tragedy. It could also be seen as a precursor to The West Wing, in that we regard with some awe the ability of these characters to keep on top of the mounting chaos in their day-to-day lives and the myriad problems... thrown at them. In ER, this chaos may mean crack addicts, violent patients tumbling through plate glass screens, vindictive colleagues or a chief of staff who insists that fellow surgeons operate on his sick dog. The first series is best known for introducing George Clooney to the world as the likable but maverick Dr Ross; the show has often featured star guests such as Sally Field and Ewan McGregor, among others, while several seasons have seen the coming and going of various personnel. However, if one character embodies the strength of ER it's Dr Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards), whose dedication to his job has seen him turn down lucrative and cosier offers in the private sector, and who is an exemplar of decency, selflessness and emotional stability. The episodes dealing with his father's death were among the most moving in the series, touching as they did on a theme never far from ER's surface, that of reconciliation with mortality. --David Stubbs [show more]
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The complete first series of the popular medical drama. In the two-part pilot episode, medical student John Carter finds himself dropped in the deep end when he turns up for his first day and discovers the emergency room in the middle of a major trauma. 'Day One' see Dr Ross struggle to save the victim of a drunk driving accident. 'Going Home' has Hathaway return to the hospital and Carter learn to be more compassionate. 'Hit and Run' finds Carol receiving an unexpected visit from the handsome Dr Ross. 'Into That Good Night' has Mark go in search of a much-needed transplant for a critical patient. 'Chicago Heat' sees Mark bring his daughter into the ER and Ross do his best to save a young girl suffering from an unintended cocaine overdose. 'Another Perfect Day' has Carter try to find an apartment of his own. '9½ Hours' finds Carter falling for Susan. In 'ER Confidential' Carol faces a difficult decision when a patient tells her a secret. 'Blizzard' sees the ER staff scramble to help the victims of a massive car pile-up. 'The Gift' has Doug turn up unexpected at Carol's engagement party. 'Happy New Year' finds Carter angry about doing Benton's work for him. In 'Luck of the Draw' Mark confronts a drug-smuggling patient and Carol decides upon a date for her wedding. 'Long Day's Journey' sees Peter hire physical therapist Jeanie to look after his mum. 'Feb 5th, 1995' has Carter surprised when Deb delivers an excellent trauma presentation. 'Make of Two Hearts' finds Deb in trouble when she accidentally takes some LSD. 'The Birthday Party' sees Jen accept the offer of work in Milwaukee, thereby making her separation from Mark almost inevitable. In 'Sleepless in Chicago' Carol's hopes of adopting Tatiana come to an end. 'Love's Labour Lost' has Benton's mother admitted to hospital when she breaks her hip. 'Full Moon, Saturday Night' finds the tension growing between Carter and Deb. 'House of Cards' sees Peter confront his mother about her need to enter a nursing home. 'Men Plan, God Laughs' has Mark attempt a reconciliation with Jen. 'Love Among the Ruins' finds Carter's secret background revealed. 'Motherhood' sees Carter stretched to the limit on a gruelling 24 hour shift. And in 'Everything Old is New Again' the day of Carol's wedding finally arrives.
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