ER
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Season One (1994-95)
Rate:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
4/26
4/26:
ER is the most popular medical TV show of all time.
I usually can keep up with the material for a lot of genres, but this is beyond my comprehension. Sometimes,
the characters talk so quickly that I've had to rewind the DVD player. Hence, it's all impressive, hence
my utmost respect for doctors, nurses, and the staff. Imagine the thespians having to keep up with the
medical jargon and make everything all look real to achieve credibility while using proper tools and perform
techniques in the correct manner. A nice thing about the Special Features is that it includes an explanation for
many words.
Knowing that a lot of people love George Clooney and maybe Noah Wyle because of their looks, my true favorite is
Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton (I shan't expect him to be emotional about it). Of course, the former scores
a lot of points because he deals with kids. Anthony Edwards will always be the man, and this is the show he's
famously associated with.
There are suggestions for improvement I hope to see implemented for the upcoming season. One, the doctors
should explain to either the patient or the medical student why a procedure is necessary and what the medical
jargon s/he just uttered means. Two, this has to be mentioned, no matter what: cost. Everything I've seen done in
the E.R. and O.R. looks expensive. Three, operations of various nature should be explicitly shown more often.
"Motherhood" is the best example of what I mean. Four, I'll like to know the final outcome for some patients,
especially the serious cases. Many went unknown this season.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
24 Hours: It's so strange to see Miguel Ferrer's character losing it after learning of a possible terminal
lung cancer diagnosis. He would die of throat cancer in 2017 at age 61 due to smoking. Harder to believe is the
actual ER doctor's salary, hence Dr. Benton's quip: "Make some more? We work 36 hours on, 18 off, which is 90
hours a week, 52 weeks a year. For that, we are paid $23,739 before taxes, and we also have to make the coffee?"
Going Home: The hospital screwed up in one serious case: they should've gotten a professional
interpreter instead of relying on Frank to tell the truth about what's going on at home. By the way,
Dr. Taglieri is played by Rick Rossovich, and he's easily remembered as Iceman's sidekick in
Top Gun alongside Anthony Edwards, Maverick's best friend. The senile woman
who kept singing all the time, she's George Clooney's aunt Rosemary and also Miguel Ferrer's mother.
Into That Good Night: Dr. Ross needs to forget about Carol. He's George Clooney with Cary Grant looks,
for goodness' sake. Millions of women would go for him in a heartbeat. His predilection as a womanizer is
thus understandable.
Chicago Heat: That marks it fourth time for Ivan. Either he relocates or finds a
new line of work. It's moot anyway because he'll be going to prison for murder. Law & Order's
Richard Brooks guest-stars.
Another Perfect Day: Nice save, Dr. Ross.
ER Confidential: Obviously prejudiced, it's not Carter's fault. The patient had deep-seated problems
long then. By the way, I knew it was a guy before the doctors checked "her" over. The black guy who kept
complaining has a good lawsuit against the hospital after a flower was inserted in his ass. Tyra Ferrell
won't be back anymore; too bad. Ditto for John Terry as Dr. "Div" Cvetic (the lack of closure is becoming a
problem at this point).
Blizzard: This is the second best episode of the season.
Happy New Year: It's not Dr. Susan Lewis' but Dr. Jack Kayson's fault. He's just covering his own
ass after failing to take more time to review Vennerbeck's medical case.
Feb 5, '95: Wild guess: Dr. Greene euthanized the female patient by upping the morphine dosage. If
that's the case, he did the right thing because the pain was unbearable for her and she wanted to die anyway.
By the way, he flew a lot of times, huh? Yeah, that's because Anthony Edwards was in
Top Gun.
Sleepless in Chicago: I've been patient for as long as possible in regard to Greene's family situation
due to not knowing enough info. Here's my opinion: the wife is 100% wrong. They live in Chicago, a pretty good
city, and there are no job for lawyers?!?! Bullshit. As for Dr. Benton, I hate to say this, but he's way over
his head and has to admit defeat by putting his mother in the nursing home. So many outstanding guest stars
this season, but Robert Carradine, hands down, wins Performance of the Year award as "John Koch, MIT,
Sloan School of Management." I've never forgotten this episode when it first aired because of him. Funnily,
when Anthony Edwards and Robert Carradine were walking together in the hallway, it's impossible to forget
the legendary comedy film they did in the 80's: Revenge of the Nerds.
Love's Labor Lost: Tough night for Dr. Greene in the most dramatic case of the season (and the
series, too?). No wonder why it won five Emmy awards (the most for any episode of ER). It's not his fault;
he and others kept calling for an O.B. for hours and hours, but nobody ever came. Regardless, the bereaved
husband will sue the hospital for medical malpractice and win.
Motherhood: Easily the worst directed episode of the season, it's a good thing that Quentin Tarantino
wouldn't do another. There's a 15% difference in style, and I hate it. Meanwhile, what a cad Dr. Ross is after
doing a lot for Jake and then cheating on his mother. I'm really tired of Chloe; she's an all-time loser.
Everything Old Is New Again: That's an unfair evaluation of Dr. Benton by Carter; he did what was
expected of him but had been dealing with her mother's medical issues during the year. Noah Wyle's acting improved
over time, becoming a likeable character compared to the Asian wannabe who just left. I wonder how much money was
wasted on the wedding for Carol and Dr. Taglieri.
Season Two (1995-96)
Rate:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
4/26
4/26:
ER is such an exciting show.
I want to mention a couple of thespians at the front desk: Abraham Benrubi and Kristin Minter. The former is
very well known as Larry "Eat Now?" Kubiac in an obscure TV high school show called Parker Lewis Can't Lose,
and the latter appeared in an all-time silly movie with Vanilla Ice:
Cool as Ice.
As for Dr. Weaver, I thought she was fine and seemed to be very helpful despite being hated. If people
would let her, she could be an assistant. Dr. Lewis is a nice woman and all, but she needs to be more
receptive to her. What do I think of Carter so far? It's too early; he's never consistent.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Welcome Back, Carter!: New changes. What happened to Wild Willy? How did Morgenstern get back so
soon? Jeanie finally cheats on her husband with Dr. Benton. Mark moves to Milwaukee and commutes from there.
It's not a bad addition: Ron Eldard as an EMT. Christine Elise graduates from Brandon Walsh to John Carter.
By the way, Noah Wyle's tan is actually fake.
Summer Run: I like those ride-alongs. They should show them more often.
And Baby Makes Two: That's a good one: tell the boss what a husband did and the police will take care of
it.
Days Like This: Take that, Brandon Walsh...Emily Valentine bags George Clooney. Speaking of his character,
he's getting to be self-destructive, huh? If the mustache looks familiar on Ron Eldard, it's because he
was doing a film at the same time: Sleepers. Here's a new name for the
opening credits: Gloria Reuben.
Hell and High Water: If Anthony Edwards had his most dramatic episode in "Love's Labor Lost," George
Clooney gets to match him in terms of intensity. Now, Dr. Ross will be famous, get to keep his job, make people
to do what he wants, and sleep with more women. Not a bad life for him, but in all honesty, that was a heroic act.
Hence, George Clooney was robbed of an Emmy; this one really put him on the national map. At the beginning,
I thought the old woman, who happened to be a pothead, was Gloria Stuart of
Titanic, but it's actually Ellen Albertini Dow.
The Secret Sharer: It's funny that every time Dr. Benton thinks Carter fucked up, the latter gets
rewarded for doing the right thing. Maybe the former should pay attention to him more often. It's so stupid
of Carol Hathaway to breach confidentiality by talking about an explosive case concerning a brother and
his sister. Anyway, I remember Austin O'Brien from Last Action Hero,
and here he looks very different.
Home: The cat is finally out of the bag. I long suspected Dr. Greene's wife of an ulterior motive for
staying in Milwaukee and asked the all-important question. Anyway, forget her...she's a cheating bitch, and
Mark can do better. Better yet, he can ask Dr. Ross for some pointers in the dating game.
A Miracle Happens Here: That was a mistake for Carol to buy a broken-down home that happened to be
next to the El. What a waste of money. Good one, Dr. Greene, for thinking of the old man with a beard as
Jerry Garcia. It never occurred to me. Carter is acting like a used car salesman for surgery, eh? I can
see how badly this will end. Performing surgeries in record time? That's insulting.
The Right Thing: Yeah...what happened to Carter? He used to care and has now turned into Dr. Benton.
In an earlier episode, when Dr. Vucelich talked about the p value of 0.05 to achieve statistical signficance
(I actually thought the standard was higher in medicine by setting it at 0.01), alarm bells began to ring in my
head. When that happens, data manipulation comes into play. Not getting the desirable results means no
publication. Therefore, all the money, effort, and time spent on the project have gone naught. It's a common
problem in research, regardless of the field, and that's why many studies published in journals are
worthless. If Dr. Vucelich eliminates the failures from the equation, the p value will stay intact; once he finds
more successes, the p value goes lower, justifying his medical procedure. The only way he gets
exposed is when somebody else tries to replicate what he did and gets the opposite result
consistently. That's only possible if s/he knows how to perform the procedure as exactly and it's not patented.
Baby Shower: The more Jerry talked, the higher hope I had of seeing it happen, and there he was in the
flesh: Scottie Pippen.
The Healers: That's a pile of bullshit when it comes to Chloe...people don't change easily.
A Shift in the Night: That's stellar acting by Anthony Edwards.
Fire in the Belly: After being exposed as a hypocrite, Dr. Benton finally does something about Dr.
Vucelich. This will be interesting. As for Harper Tracy breaking up with Carter, who cares? I never liked
her from the get-go. This is her last episode; good riddance. Plus, she cheated on him with Dr. Ross. That's
an all-time funny moment when Dr. Greene confessed a secret to Dr. Ross and it's later replayed on video for
everybody. By the way, I thought it was okay to remove the appendix if the surgeons were already inside?
John Carter, M.D.: Oh, well...nothing came out of the spat between Drs. Benton and Vucelich. Forget the
baby; Dr. Lewis is going to have to move on. Like it or not, Chloe is the rightful mother. If the other one
wants a baby, she should procreate herself. Shep has become tiresome; he needs to go.
Season Three (1996-97)
Rate:
4 out of 5
Viewed:
5/26
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Gloria Reuben had this to say about ER: "It was real. Actual ER doctors were on set every day. We had
the real people there, [to say something] if we were handing something over that we shouldn't be in one of the
emergency rooms or saying a medicine wrong or whatever it may be. Everything technically was right. It was as
if you were walking into an actual ER. There was groundbreaking camera work, no question about it, for sure."
As for Season Three, I'm going to have to be honest by giving this one a '4' instead of '5'. The trouble is
many flat episodes. They feel like maintenance at times, turning the show into soap opera. Another is bland
personalities of some characters. The solution is simple: bring in more medical cases but cut down on the
personal stuff.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Dr. Carter, I Presume: Did the jaundiced girl from previous episode get a liver transplant or not?
It's a surprise that Boulet (remember, anyone saying she's a doctor is 100% wrong), tested positive for AIDS
because I didn't think she would be. Well, I have a serious problem with her working in ER considering the
high amount of blood involved. She should find a simpler position within the hospital. Two years on the job,
and all of a sudden, Dr. Carter doesn't know anything? Didn't Carol quit? Anyway, Laura Innes becomes part of
the main cast for the first time.
Let the Games Begin: Carol finally wants to sell her piece-of-shit house. It was a bad idea from
the get-go.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell: I'm surprised to see film noir legend Lawrence Tierney allowing himself
to play dead for the most part in this episode.
Last Call: Dr. Ross plans to swear off women? I doubt it, but let's see.
Ghosts: If Carol wants to get a medical degree, that's fine. She's more than qualified and just needs
to pass the classes and be trained.
Union Station: This feels like season finale, turning a probable relationship between Drs. Greene and
Lewis into one of the biggest nothings in TV history. Face it: they were brother and sister during the entire
time. Anyway, Sherry Stringfield got tired of filming all day, so she wanted out of the contract for good and
would come back during Season Eight.
Night Shift: Dr. Greene and Chuny...not bad. I didn't see it coming. No way; that's Dr. Carter's fault
for Gant's suicide by backstabbing him when confronted by Dr. Anspaugh. Dr. Benton is merely a harsh evaluator.
Because of this episode, I've ultimately decided that I don't like Dr. Carter. Dr. Keaton won't be back again; I
found her inappropriately weird by being sultry while speaking to people.
Post Mortem: Enough, Dr. Carter...the whole thing was your fault, and you were never Gant's friend. When
Carol asked Chuny who she was rebelling against, the small dialogue exchange is taken from
The Wild One with Marlon Brando.
Whose Appy Now?: Wow...Dr. Greene has become Dr. Ross by juggling three women at once, huh? Dr. Carter
gets his own revenge by taking out Dr. Benton's appendix. It's a tough case for Dr. Ross. By the way, George
Clooney wasn't faking it; he sprained his ankle while playing basketball, and it just became part of
his character for convenience's sake. At first, I thought the patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) was played by
Giovanni Ribisi, but it's actually Chad Lindberg. Treatment for CF has gotten better now, and people can live
into their mid 50's and, in some cases, longer.
The Long Way Around: Oh, boy...it's the lame Ewan McGregor robbing a mom-and-pop convenience store
while being outsmarted by Dennis the Menace.
Season Four (1997-98)
Rate:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
5/26
5/26:
This is so much better than Season Three.
I previously said, "The trouble is many flat episodes. They feel like maintenance at times, turning the show
into soap opera. Another is bland personalities of some characters. The solution is simple: bring in more
medical cases but cut down on the personal stuff." They made these exact changes.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Ambush: Huh, what a weird episode which was actually filmed in live. I hope this is the last time.
Talk about tons of HIPAA violations. Dr. Morgenstern has a heart attack? Probably too much haggis.
Something New: It's the final appearance for C.C.H. Pounder. That's too bad because she was very good.
Good Touch, Bad Touch: Dr. Greene has really changed a lot and is obviously suffering from PTSD. That's
shocking when the track star found out about the testicular cancer diagnosis. However, it's highly treatable
and is usually limited to one testicle.
Ground Zero: Dr. Del Amico is upset with Dr. Carter? For what? Please...get out of here. I'm not
sure, but is Dr. Corday coming on to Dr. Benton?
Fathers and Sons: For the first time ever, here's an episode that's 100% away from either medicine or
emergency room. I guess it's a welcome diversion. Dr. Greene's relationship with his parents is interesting.
Freak Show: Jeanine Boulet is now getting to be annoying. Dan Hedaya wins the best guest star award of
the season.
Do You See What I See?: I can believe Dr. Benton has the magic touch. After all, he saves lives.
Think Warm Thoughts: Dr. Swift is back, and uh...? That's a good point in what Dr. Greene said; it can't
be all about the interesting cases but giving equal attention to every case that comes along. Thought
so...Dr. Corday finally made the move on Dr. Benton. Anyway, good luck with him. I hate that she persuaded
him to drink alcohol, failing to respect his choice. As for Carol Hathaway, Dr. Ross really needs to forget
about her. She is a complete loser, wasting every man's time when it comes to relationships. On the other hand,
Dr. Romano is weird and quite forceful.
Carter's Choice: What the fuck, Dr. Del Amico? She sucks. Dr. Carter did absolutely nothing wrong, and
his reasoning was perfectly fine.
Exodus: Noah Wyle should've been nominated for this best episode of the season. Hazardous material
is no joke.
My Brother's Keeper: Cynthia was nice. Dr. Greene fucked up that one.
A Bloody Mess: Drunk pedestrian or not, it still doesn't change the fact that it's Dr. Benton's fault,
but I blame Dr. Corday for distracting him by overloading his senses hitherto. Chase Carter is brain damaged?
Like I care. His love for heroin and other drugs is what got him to this point.
Gut Reaction: It's time for Dr. Morgenstern to retire. I thought he had gone cuckoo a while ago anyway.
Dr. Ross is right, confirming my suspicion, that Scott has fallen in love with Boulet. However, it remains
to be seen for her, too.
Of Past Regret and Future Fear: Talk about D.O.A. for Michael Rapaport's character.
A Hole in the Heart: It's the final appearance for Dr. Del Amico. I never liked her...so righteous
all the time.
Season Five (1998-99)
Rate:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
5/26
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I have three thoughts about Season Five.
The biggest news is George Clooney's departure. I understand that he went on to do movies, but ER won't
be the same again. The other is the addition of Kellie Martin as Lucy Knight. She's absolutely the worst.
In spite of being a jerk, I can stand Dr. Romano because of his personality, but the girl is an annoying twit.
She needs to be cut out ASAP. The third is the spinning-around-the-room camera work; it's applied too often in
just about every episode and therefore needs to stop.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
They Treat Horses, Don't They?: I knew a kid who suddenly died from commotio cordis because a football
hit him in the chest.
Vanishing Act: Lucy Knight is a know-it-all loser. That's not an easy situation for Dr. Benton in regard
to his son who's been diagnosed with severe-profound hearing loss. However, I find it hard to believe that
he's not a candidate for cochlear implants which is a big mistake. Anyway, if he wants him to be auditory oral,
it's best to enroll him at Carle Auditory Oral School. Two of the biggest issues are: it's situated in Urbana,
which is two hours away, and Dr. Benton must devote a lot of time to make this work for his son. Meanwhile,
I don't mind if Dr. Weaver is selected as Chief Resident; she's exceedingly qualified.
Masquerade: That's nice: Dr. Benton wants to be like John Shaft. If Philip Casnoff stays, it'll be
interesting because of how his character was in
North and South: Book I. These immature students should be thrown
out of the medical school.
Stuck On You: Please...that's what I hate about these deaf people: always about identity.
Hazed and Confused: It's what I've failed to understand: doctors staying up for 16 to 34 straight
hours. What's the point of that? Sleep deprivation always leads to mistakes. I'm glad to hear Dr. Kotlowitz's
views about cochlear implants and how deaf people are in general. Hazing always pisses me off; I'm glad Dr.
Greene took a firm stand against it and left promptly.
The Good Fight: This is one of the better episodes of the season, thanks to Noah Wyle.
Good Luck, Ruth Johnson: Thought so: Wilson killed Andy. He's a sociopath and belongs in prison.
Unsurprisingly, Dr. Corday had no chance of making the relationship last long with Dr. Benton.
Nobody Doesn't Like Amanda Lee: Two words: background check. I've stated it before and will do so again:
lack of interpreters, regardless of language, in the hospital is a major issue. I thought Dr. Weaver
would be smart to pick up on that. Plus, she should've been Chief Resident in the first place.
Double Blind: A sexual harassment case against Dr. Romano? Of course...bring it on.
The Storm: As much as I like Dr. Ross (because it's George Clooney!), he should've been fired
a long time ago. He just can't stop breaking rules and going out of the way to seek desired results although
his intentions have always been well-meaning. Either way, this is a big loss for ER because Dr. Ross
is a top three character along with Drs. Greene and Benton. At the same time, Carol should've been fired, too.
She is the biggest hypocrite of the show by laying down the law yet has circumvented it at times. Dr. Carter
falls in love with Lucy Knight? Gross, sparking feelings of pedophilia.
Middle of Nowhere: That's nice: Eriq La Salle has his own episode.
Sticks and Stones: It's the final episode for Dr. Doyle. I have zero opinion of her, and she's rather
forgettable.
Season Six (1999-2000)
Rate:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
5/26
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The main theme is cast changes.
However, there are more unlikable characters than ever, making ER hard to tolerate at times. I wish they
would go away such as Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen, Cleo Finch, and Dave Malucci on top of the existing ones: Jeanie
Boulet, Carol Hathaway, and Lucy Knight.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Greene with Envy: Carla wants to move to Germany with Reese? That's riduculous. Just stay in the
United States. The legendary Alan Alda appears and is a perfect choice for this sort of thing given his
experience in M*A*S*H (that old army trick *wink wink*) and
And the Band Played On.
Sins of the Fathers: That's my favorite part: a female brat dies after running all over the place and
having it her way.
Truth & Consequences: It's time for Hawkeye Pierce to retire due to early-onset of Alzheimer's. I've
decided that I greatly dislike Dave. In fact, is this guy even a real doctor? What a joke he is. At best, Dave
is a highly trained EMT. Dr. Weaver is 100% correct: her disability is nobody's business. I have to say this
episode has the most well-known guest stars so far: Alan Alda (best performance of the season for a guest star),
Rebecca De Mornay, Martha Plimpton, Miguel Sandoval, Patrick Renna, and Vincent Kartheiser.
The Peace of Wild Things: Boulet is finally gone. Good riddance, and nobody cares. The AIDS situation
had gotten so annoying that it became a weapon for her on top of being black. Dr. Benton finally shows emotion
after five years on the show.
Great Expectations: Oh, please...just call for an ambulance instead of forcing Carol to walk before
carrying her to the hospital. Grenada? *laughing* Told you so...Dave ain't a real doctor; just a wannabe
who couldn't be admitted to any school in the United States. Anyway, he most likely attended St. George's
University School of Medicine which has "low prestige, course difficulty, and questionable residency match
records." Acceptance rate there is close to 50%.
How the Finch Stole Christmas: I hoped that Chad Kottmeier (Emile Hirsch) wouldn't be back again
because the outcome was painfully obvious.
Family Matters: Why the hell is Jing-Mei (Deb or whatever her name is) Chen back? Big mistake. She has
zero credibility.
The Domino Heart: Congrats, Lucy...you killed a patient. What a fucking useless bitch. All she had to
do is wait. Imagine Dr. Carter sustaining a broken neck in the fall during a stupid prank instigated by
Dr. Chen.
The Domino Heart: I've got to love the all-time bad, fake actor by the name of Shia LaBeouf crying and
throwing stuff around.
Be Still My Heart: A female should never be in a room alone with a male schizophrenic patient.
All in the Family: This is the greatest moment in series history: the death of Lucy Knight. Anyway,
it's too bad about Dr. Carter.
Under Control: I can't believe Dr. Benton is interested in Dr. Finch. Their relationship won't last.
Dr. Corday was better.
Viable Options: I knew the case of a diabetic kid was going to bite Dr. Carter in the ass and couldn't
believe he lied to Dr. Greene.
Match Made in Heaven: Kevin Arnold's father lands in the hospital, and I can see why. Dr. Kovač and
Carol? Gross. Talk about bad déjà vu. That's why I hate her and can't wait until she's gone for good.
Such Sweet Sorrow: Dr. Carter is getting sloppy, huh? Thank goodness that this is the final episode for
Julianna Marguiles who got way, way, way too much attention for six seasons. Enough is enough! I've seen a lot
of TV shows, and Carol Hathaway is one of the most boring, bland characters ever. On the other hand, I wish
George Clooney had a bigger part, so this is disappointing. "When residents arrive here, we size you up. We
have great hopes for you, we want you to succeed, but gradually over time and through interaction, we form
opinions. Do you want to know the staff's opinion of you? You're lazy, sloppy, and your careless attitude
towards your responsiblities as a physician endangers patients' lives as witnessed today. In other words,
none of us thinks you're much of a doctor." Exactly...exactly...then why did the hospital hire Dave
in the first place? It's so obvious.
May Day: Dr. Carter the drug addict after what happened to his cousin Chase? Interesting. That's why
Dr. Benton is my absolute favorite. I knew he was the perfect person to intervene. However, I don't agree with
his priority choice earlier to take the shooter on a helicopter for obvious reasons.
Season Seven (2000-01)
Rate:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
6/26
6/26:
Another season is in the books.
For the first time in a while, the cast is balanced, but they shouldn't have gotten Ming-Na Wen back. The
remaining unlikeable characters are tolerable for now. Another mistake is giving too much time to the
storyline involving Abby and her mother; it just keeps going in circles.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Homecoming: It's the best episode in a long time. If you find the mother familiar, that's because she's
Kay Lenz from Breezy with William Holden.
Sand and Water: Dr. Chen is being considered for Chief Resident next year? *laughing* Ridiculous.
Drs. Greene and Corday make a good couple. 21 weeks is the world record for a preemie baby to
survive, having been set in 2025.
Mars Attacks: Dr. Benton is fired? Don't be silly; he'll be back.
Benton Backwards: Calm down, Dr. Kovač...it was self-defense. Jeez.
Flight of Fancy: Dr. Carter did the right thing for one obvious reason: infection of AIDS through
sex which is a public health hazard. Anyway, Dr. Benton needs to dump Dr. Finch who's so annoying.
The Visit: That's the best part: Dr. Benton beating up Dave. Dr. Chen had a sex with a black guy
because of looks? Gross. Why are so many women getting pregnant? Did condoms work in the 90's?!? Oh,
no...Sybil is back.
Rescue Me: It's too bad about Dr. Greene. I guess he'll be dead soon. The look on Dr. Chen's mother
is absolutely hilarious after finding out her baby might be black.
The Dance We Do: As much as I like Dr. Corday, the botched operation is really her fault; all she
had to do is stay afterwards and perform a follow-up check. Instead, she goes on a romantic getaway.
The Greatest of Gifts: Oh, my goodness...Kynesha is so annoying. Dump her pronto. Dr. Chen has a baby?
Who cares? Dr. Weaver a lesbian? Int...er...est...ing. I never saw it coming.
Thy Will Be Done: If Dr. Greene says they're dead, they're dead. I like his new "no bullshit" attitude.
Survival of the Fittest: The shooting was justified. She had a gun and was pointing it at people;
end of the story.
Sailing Away: Just like his character, Zachery Ty Bryan is a fucking idiot, having been arrested
many times for DUI (at least six), domestic violence, robbery, and running a scam. Rena won't be
back again. She's quite too young for Dr. Carter (the actress was really 26 years old, and I was never
fooled for a second).
Where the Heart Is: Whoa, Carla...that's a major overreaction and simply not true.
Rampage: Dr. Greene did the right thing. I'm all for Dr. Romano firing Dr. Legaspi and don't like
her, either. Homosexuality isn't even part of the issue. *looking at Dr. Weaver* Dr. Chen doesn't deserve to
be Chief Resident while Dr. Carter needs to forget about Abby who's damaged beyond repair.
Season Eight (2001-02)
Rate:
out of 5
Viewed:
6/26
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Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Four Corners: What a boring, flat experimental episode. Just stop with the nonlinear storytelling; it
doesn't work! Why do I need the label of some characters after watching the show for seven seasons?
The Longer You Stay: Duh. Get rid of Dr. Chen already. Um...didn't Vondie Curtis-Hall play a
transgender who jumped off the building in Season One? Oh, Carla is dead? Who cares?
Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic: If I hated Rachel Greene, this replacement makes her 1,000,000 times worse.
Adios, Malucci...you suck.
Never Say Never: Dr. Lewis is back! But that new hairdo of hers is awful; why mess with perfection?
And please...please...please...never bring Chloe back.
Start All Over Again: As it should've been all along, Dr. Carter is made Chief Resident. He earned it.
Dr. Benton makes a huge mistake when he told Roger to get lost. What if he's really the father? And there's
nothing wrong with having two fathers under unusual circumstances. Anyway, that's one lawsuit coming up.
Supplies and Demands: I knew a girl in college who contracted meningococcal disease through kissing and
had to be hospitalized. Many others were contacted to be treated. Throw Rachel out of the house already!
Jennifer most certainly messed her up.
If I Should Fall from Grace: People aren't aware there exists a special type of serial killer who work
in hospitals. Of course, Dr. Corday isn't doing it. Anyway, Michael Gallant seems promising given the long
run of horrible characters.
Partly Cloudy, Chance of Rain: It's the best episode of the season. Prediction: Dr. Weaver will date
Sandy Lopez.
I'll Be Home for Christmas: I don't agree with the court's decision. Roger didn't deserve that. It
should've been half-half. Dr. Benton only did it out of convenience. At any rate, Eriq La Salle will be greatly
missed although he'll appear a couple of times later this season. Millicent Carter is so annoying that all
she wants to do is go home.
Beyond Repair: Disease or not, Paul Sobriki belongs in prison for life.
A River in Egypt: Sandy is correct: if Dr. Weaver wants to be a lesbian, there's no reason to hide
it publicly. Oh, please...Dr. Chen has zero leverage or credibility. If she wants to work in a hospital again,
she should go elsewhere.
Damage Is Done: Why am I not surprised? Rachel is so annoying that she should've been sent packing a
while ago. The trouble with Dr. Greene is his enabling behavior; enough is enough!
A Simple Twist of Fate: Hey, Joyce...shut the fuck up, okay? She's a typical battered wife with loads
of excuses. Abby should've left her alone anyway. Worse, she'll have to move out of the building. You can best
believe that Dr. Kovač is capable of murder when he tracked down Brian. I have a feeling that Rachel is the
cause of her father's recurrent brain tumor by stressing him out so much. Anyway, what's the verdict for Dr.
Babcock in regard to the mysterious deaths? We'll never know as it's the final episode for the actor.
It's All in Your Head: Fight of the Year: Jerry versus Frank.
Season Fifteen (2008-09)
Rate:
out of 5
Viewed:
7/26
7/26:
The following is based on how I feel about various characters across fifteen seasons of ER. If somebody
isn't listed, either s/he is neutral or has made no impression on me. A number in the bracket indicates rank.
Likeable Characters
Peter Benton [#1], Elizabeth Corday, David Greene, Mark Greene [#2], Angela Hicks [#4], Cynthia Hooper,
Susan Lewis, Chuny Marquez, Robert Romano [#5], Doug Ross [#3], John Taglieri, Kerry Weaver, and Lydia Wright
Neutral Characters
Donald Anspaugh, Jeanie Boulet, John Carter, Maggie Doyle, Luka Kovač, Abby Lockhart, Jerry Markovic,
David Morgenstern, Jackie Robbins, and Ray "Shep" Shepard
Detestable Characters
Haleh Adams, Anna Del Amico [#4], Millicent Carter, Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen [#5], Dale Edson [#3], Cleo Finch,
Miranda "Randi" Fronczak, Jennifer Greene, Rachel Greene, Carol Hathaway, Jack Kayson, Lucy Knight [#1],
Kynesha, Kimberly Legaspi, Chloe Lewis [#2], Dave Malucci, Frank Martin, Malik McGrath, Carla Reece, Harper Tracy,
Carl Vucelich, and Maggie Wyczenski
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
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