A day's worth of trauma takes its toll on the men and women of the ER. Dr. Greene looks into leaving the ER and joining private practice. Among other events, multiple casualties are brought in when a building collapses. New medical students report for duty, including Dr. Benton's new trainee, the young and inexperienced John Carter.

Dr. Lewis tries to get a mentally disturbed individual admitted to the psych ward. Carter has a difficult day, treating many members of wedding party, suffering from food poisoning. Dr. Ross finally visits Carol, eight weeks after her suicide attempt. Dr. Greene deals with an elderly gentleman having a difficult time letting go of his dying wife. He also discovers that Jenn passed the bar exam.

Carol returns after her eight week absence, finding Doug holding himself responsible. Carter finds himself watching over a mysterious, mentally ill singing woman. Susan clashes with Dr. Kayson over a diagnosis. Dr. Greene treats a domestic violence victim.

Carter has a difficult day when he has to identify a dead teenager and notify his parents. It doesn't help that he notifies the wrong family. Doug woos Carol, despite Taglieri's presence in her life. Benton clashes with brother-in-law Walt after he neglects family duties.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp.

The air conditioning quits on the hottest day in October which, coupled with closed ERs in Chicago's other two hospitals, leads to an extremely hectic day. Dr. Ross treats a six-year-old suffering from a cocaine overdose; Ivan Gregor, the liquor store owner, shoots and seriously wounds a young teenager. Susan's immature sister Chloe drops by, wreaking havoc in Susan's life. Doug picks up a pharmaceutical saleswoman, much to Carol's displeasure.

Benton and Langworthy interview for the Starzl fellowship. A drunk Chloe throws a tantrum in the hospital. Benton saves a man with a throat wound, earning Morganstern's praise. Carter has a good day, winning a bottle of champagne and getting three leads on apartments. Carol has second thoughts about moving in with Tag after a spontaneous kiss with Doug.

Hathaway treats a rape victim. Walt brings Benton's mother to the ER with a sprained ankle. Carter shows his annoyance toward Benton and his stand-offish attitude. Mark calls in sick to spend time with his wife, leaving Doug as a hectic acting chief. Div shows signs of snapping, overreacting at the smallest provocation. The ER gets a new desk clerk, 'Bob'.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp. Zij zijn het slachtoffer van een auto-ongeluk waarbij ook een jong meisje om het leven kwam. Wanneer Carol Hathaway hoort dat de jonge chauffeur de schuld op zijn vriend wil schuiven, is ze zo geschokt dat ze haar eigen leugentjes meteen aan haar vriend, dokter Taglieri, wil opbiechten. Voor Douglas Ross breken mooie, passionele dagen aan.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp. Bob, de immigrante die als conciërge werd aangeworven, blijkt uitstekend werk te verrichten in deze chaos. Niemand wist dat ze in haar thuisland Polen als dokter aan de kost kwam. Dokter Douglas Ross doet het minder goed: hij stelt een verkeerde diagnose en reageert slecht op Carols goede nieuws. Mark Greene geeft telefonische instructies aan een toekomstige moeder die liever thuisblijft voor haar bevalling dan zich door de sneeuwstorm te wagen.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp.

Carter fumbles his way through his first look at surgery. Dr. Lewis' nemesis, Dr. Kayson, makes her New Year's Day decidedly unpleasant. Chloe announces she's moving to Texas with her boyfriend.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp.

A case of apparent spousal abuse is not what it seems. Deb outshines Carter after he is up all night preparing for a presentation. Peter informs Jackie he's hired a helper for his mother. First Kayson's reprimand against Susan is denied, then Susan has a chance to prove herself when Kayson is brought in as a patient. Dr. Ross meets Diane Leeds, of risk management, and her son Jake.

Morganstern invites Mark to join the staff as an attending physician. Mark treats an woman with breast cancer, who begs him to kill her. Deb "wows" Benton with her amazing presentation, leaving Carter in the rear again. Benton offends Haleh, who spends her day making his job extremely more difficult. The ER gets new crash carts, which are promptly stolen by cardiology.

Carol worries about a Russian girl with AIDS who's brought in and then abandoned by her foster mother. Kayson asks Susan to be his Valentine. Deb accidentally consumes LSD-laced chocolates.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp.

Mark, still upset over the loss of Jodi O'Brien, takes the night off but ends up in the ER anyway, albeit an hour late, when the new chief runs a drill at 2:00 a.m. Benton begins to realize his mother's future is not bright. Carter and Deb compete against each other. A small moon coinciding with the naturally heavy Saturday night traffic causes an exciting night.

Amerikaanse dramaserie over het persoonlijke en professionele leven van het medisch personeel van het County General Hospital in Chicago. De artsen en verplegers doen er alles aan om levens te redden op de Eerste Hulp.

Susan has her hands full with a pregnant Chloe. Benton goes to dinner with Jeanie. Greene further alienates Swift when he decides to honor a family commitment rather than stay longer at the ER to help him. Carter makes a good impression on Dr. Swift. Doug turns down an offer to "celebrate" with Linda Farrell, instead getting more serious with Diane as he agrees to coach Jake's Little League team.

Mark and Jennifer struggle to remain together as Mark has moved in with her in Milwaukee. Doug coaches Jake's little league team. Chloe's irresponsibility wears Susan down. Carter asks Benton to fill out a recommendation for the ER sub-I. Carol and Tag try to write their wedding vows; he becomes upset when Carol invites Diane Leeds, knowing that she'll bring Doug. Peter exhibits a growing attraction for Jeanie. Susan discovers what happened to Div when she spies his picture in a cabbie's dating service photo book. The staff discovers that Carter comes from a wealthy background.

Carter faces his last day in the hospital with aplomb, harshly grading Benton on an evaluation report. He later rescinds the report after finding out that the surgical sub-I is his. Carol faces wedding day jitters, culminating in Tag's deciding to call off the wedding. Chloe disappears again, abandoning little Susie with Susan. Dr. Swift changes his mind and decides to support Mark. Jake visits Doug.