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
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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
5/26:
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. Ming-Na Wen and others can thank Nancy Kwan
for being a trailblazer when it comes to Asian actresses getting substantial Hollywood roles after
appearing in The World of Suzie Wong.
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:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
6/26
6/26:
Big changes.
Enjoy Season Eight while you can because this is the last one featuring Drs. Benton and Greene. Once
they're gone, I'm expecting a slow decline in the quality of ER henceforth.
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, jumping off the building in Season One? Oh, yeah...Carla is dead? Who cares?
Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic: If I hated Rachel Greene, this replacement makes her 1,000,000 times worse.
Adiós, 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? 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 in order 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 that 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 briefly 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.
Secrets and Lies: What is this...The Breakfast Club? Waste
of time. I agree with Dr. Weaver about the shameful incident. Dr. Lewis confirms what I had known all
along: Dr. Greene and she are like brother and sister.
Brothers and Sisters: Oh, no...my worst nightmare has come true: the reemergence of Chloe Lewis.
Thankfully, she'll be gone for good after this. The subplot is so, so, so tired! Once an addict, always an addict.
Let's move on. As for Abby, I had noticed she, a confirmed member of A.A., was drinking, and nobody bothered to
mention it until now? Dr. Pratt sucks and needs to be fired ASAP. I thought Jason Wiles looked familiar and hated
his character, Colin, in Beverly Hills, 90210.
On the Beach: This is me with Rachel by shaking her shoulders and saying, "Don't you understand, you
stupid fucking useless bitch? Your dad is going to die soon!" Anyway, when it comes to TV's greatest characters,
Dr. Greene has to be chosen as the representative of ER. I wish Dr. Ross showed up for the funeral, but
no thanks to Dr. Finch.
Lockdown: Smallpox? Whatever. There hasn't been a case in the United States since 1949 with the disease
being totally eradicated worldwide twenty-eight years later. Dr. Carter and Abby? Yeah, right. They have no
chemistry.
Season Nine (2002-03)
Rate:
4 out of 5
Viewed:
6/26
6/26:
Abby, Abby, Abby.
It must be all about her in almost every single episode for the third straight season. I don't find Abby
unlikeable, but who cares about her?!?!? She's, simply put, Carol Hathaway 2.0. Worse, there are too many
horrible characters. Why not focus more on Drs. Romano and Gallant? Losing Drs. Greene, Ross, and Benton has
a big effect on the overall enjoyability of ER.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Chaos Theory: Shocking: Dr. Romano loses his arm in a freak accident. But I really have a hard time
believing how it happened. Jeez...Haleh lost so much weight. According to the actress, she shed "120
pounds through enrollment in UCLA's Obesity Risk Factor Program, an intensive regimen combining diet, exercise,
behavior modification, and appetite suppressants. The transformation was prompted by a health scare involving
risks of Type II diabetes and heart disease, which motivated her to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes rather
than quick fixes." Well, I don't believe it, and she looks awful and probably had either special diet pills or
surgery.
Insurrection: I agree with the walkout due to lack of security. It was one of the main reasons why
I quit being a teacher for good. Dr. Lewis doesn't understand because she wasn't there when Dr. Carter and Lucy
Knight were stabbed and killed, respectively, and now when Dr. Chen was held hostage at gunpoint. Wait until
something happens to her and see how she feels afterwards. As for Dr. Chen, I couldn't care less if Tobias
Beecher blew her brains out; he would be doing me a big favor.
Walk Like a Man: Dr. Weaver and hormone shots...errrrrrr. Why?
A Hopeless Wound: Paul Nathan wants to be a surgeon and has Parkinson's? Eh...pass. What the hell is
going on with Dr. Kovač? I would've been fine if he stayed boring and bland, but the sudden change
in his attitude makes ER too crowded with lousy characters.
One Can Only Hope: Drs. Pratt and Chen? Gross, especially after she abandoned her black baby. Yeah,
Abby's brother is starting to resemble their mother.
Next of Kin: Dr. Pratt and Leon...let me guess: it's a rip-off of Of Mice and Men? I can see how
this will end.
Hindsight: One of the worst episodes of ER, it felt like 50 to 75% of the content was missing due
to the Memento-esque editing. Why wasn't Dr. Kovač arrested at the end? Oh,
all right...Dr. Weaver wants to have a baby; I thought she was trying to become a man.
A Saint in the City: It's very predictable as to what will happen next after Dr. Weaver gave the
alderman a special treatment.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Good one: Dr. Carter gets scammed by the old man. That's what background
checks are for. I was completely fooled anyway, and therefore, Edward Asner wins Best Guest Star of the Year.
The oftener Dr. Lewis keeps wanting to go out for drinks, the more I suspect she has an alcohol problem.
No Strings Attached: When Dr. Lewis confronted Dr. Chen about the black sweater and the latter
said, "You thought, um, I'm this ER slut with spunk all over her sweater?," I was like, "Yeah..."
Then, she proved me exactly correct after throwing it in the trash. What a stupid bitch. I bet the semen
came from Dr. Pratt. Double gross.
A Boy Falling Out of the Sky: Dr. Carter wants to marry Abby? Ha ha ha! What an idiot. There's
absolutely nothing special about her. Why is it that every time a kid has cancer, female doctors turn
into a pedophile?
A Thousand Cranes: Please...there's no such thing as racism. It's called "profiling" because
black males commit crimes at a higher rate compared to other groups. What's the solution? Stop
breaking the law all the time.
The Advocate: Hopefully, Dr. Weaver will learn the ultimate price of politics: you do this thing for me,
I do the other thing for you, no matter how dirty.
Finders Keepers: The funniest episode of the series, that's why I love Dr. Romano aka Mr. Efficient.
However, he should've been smart about curbing his dictatorial behavior elsewhere due to lack of power.
I thought so: Dr. Lewis has a drinking problem. The guy seems nice, and she should give him a chance.
Foreign Affairs: It's no big deal when Dr. Carter's grandmother died. She kept ignoring the warnings
about her health and wanted to go home pronto every time she landed in the hospital.
When Night Meets Day: Congratulations, everybody...this is the worst ER episode of all time.
Thanks to the disjointed editing, just about nothing makes sense. I was really tempted to use the fast-forward
button to end the misery. Anyway, it's too bad about Dr. Romano's arm. I wish Dr. Pratt would just leave for
good; he's worthless and obviously not Northwestern material.
Kisangani: Pointless episode. What did anyone expect in Africa? It's always the same shit.
Let the countries take care of its own people while leaving America's doctors alone.
Season Ten (2003-04)
Rate:
4 out of 5
Viewed:
7/26
7/26:
ER's incomprehensible plan is at work: stuff the cast with unlikeable characters as much as possible.
The result is tedious personal stories with some focus on medicine. Hence, this is the pivotal season that saw
its viewers in millions dropping precipitously thereafter. At least, the spotlight is off on Abby.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Now What?: This is what happens when you talk on the phone while driving. Abby is mad at Dr. Carter?
*laughing* Get out of here. He needs to forget her completely. It wasn't Neela's fault that the old
woman bled out. The problem is Dr. Weaver didn't give her an orientation first. What's the point of Dr.
Carter going back to Africa to look for Dr. Kovač? He should wait it out.
The Lost: Uh...can we get back to Chicago? Thanks.
Dear Abby: I can see Dr. Romano using his hook to stab through a patient's chest, take out
what's bothering him internally, and say, "Problem solved. Next." It'll be nice to see Dr. Dorset, played
by Bruno Campos, to be part of the main cast going forward.
Shifts Happen: Obviously, Dr. Pratt sucks. He's just one level above Malucci. At this point, I'm
starting to believe patients have a good chance of dying in the emergency room due to either incomptence or
disorganization. All are better off going elsewhere. By the way, this is the first episode ever to show
breasts; I had been wondering for a long time when this would happen.
Out of Africa: So much for Dr. Dorset.
Death and Taxes: A male patient has been raped anally in prison? Like I care.
Freefall: This is the most ridiculous episode in ER history. Why do that to Dr. Romano?
Because of his brilliant one-liners and funny moments, he's better than the current cast combined. Now,
I have nothing to look forward to anymore. At the same time, Dr. Pratt and the pothead got lucky; I wish
the former was fired already.
Missing: What in the holy is this Son of Sam? Get him out of here!
Makemba: Thandie Newton? No, thanks. Terrible actress. I hated her since she appeared in
Mission: Impossible II.
Touch and Go: Continuing his weird taste in women, Dr. Carter is ridiculous, forcing Abby to absorb
his happiness. He and Kem won't last anyway. While at it, the fool needs a shave. I've said this over and
over: fire Dr. Pratt already! I can't believe he caused the fragile boy quadriplegia. That's an easy lawsuit
for medical malpractice.
NICU: That's a surprise: Sandy went through with the pregnancy. As for the Chinese parents, it's a
common tactic that most people aren't aware of which is a form of USA invasion that's warless by getting as
many Chinese to be American citizens through birth without any intention of assimilation. Over time, they will
be able to vote politicians who are favorable to China's interests, and then the laws are changed and/or
passed, no matter how anti-American they are. Muslims and Latinos, especially from Mexico and South
America, are doing it, too.
Get Carter: Dr. Kovač and Sam? Why...she's almost a child. What about Gillian from Africa?
Impulse Control: Layla is borderline mentally retarded. I can believe Vern Schillinger cares more
about his Hummer than the people he drove through.
Blood Relations: Stop being ridiculous and start acting like a grown-up person, Neela.
Forgive and Forget: So...they make Frank an asshole for the longest time, and, all of a sudden,
he has a family including a mentally retarded daughter to generate sympathy from me? I don't think so. It's
100% manipulative on the writers' part.
Where There's Smoke: Why is ER getting rid of good characters and keeping the bad ones?
No wonder why this show went downhill. Anyway, it's too bad about Sandy while Dr. Gallant is barely
developed before leaving.
Just a Touch: As much as I dislike Dr. Pratt, he didn't do anything wrong this time during the
breast exam. Rather, I blame Sam for failing to observe, and she should've been reprimanded. As for
Dr. Weaver's custody case, it's tough luck because same-sex couple rights didn't come into effect in
Illinois until 2014, so I'm not holding my breath about that one.
Midnight: Go...away, Rachel. Meanwhile, Dr. Kovač needs to forget about Sam; she's not worth it.
Season Eleven (2004-05)
Rate:
4 out of 5
Viewed:
7/26
7/26:
The beginning of Season Eleven was tough to maintain my interest, but it managed to bring me back midway
rather well.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
One for the Road: Why can't Drs. Chen and Pratt die already? Of course, they don't care about Elgin.
The relationship between Dr. Carter and Kem is definitely over. From now on, he should learn how to wait for
like five years before making a foolish decision with women.
Try Carter: Uh, Neela...what the fuck are you doing? She should've thought about getting a job as a
nurse, a researcher in the medical field, a medical billing and coding specialist, or an adjunct professor.
What an immature girl.
Fear: Oh, come on...so manipulative. The opening scene has me thinking it's a guy's voice,
door being broken down, and gunshots only to find out later that none of them happened. Anyway, another
great character is gone: Dr. Corday. To be honest with you, she's better than the hospital and will do
well elsewhere.
An Intern's Guide to the Galaxy: ER keeps getting worse: bland episodes that are stuffed with
unlikeable ADD characters spitting out increasingly incomprehensible lines so they can sound intelligent.
At the same time, what the hell is Dr. Pratt doing? He's so goddamn stupid to think of emergency room as
a game. Get rid of Dr. Barnett; he sucks, has a lame rock 'n' roll agenda, and doesn't care about people.
Time of Death: Ray Liotta shows everybody what happens to a longtime alcoholic at the end. Ironically,
this would happen to him but while sleeping eighteen years later.
White Guy, Dark Hair: Sam, Sam, Sam...just shut the fuck up; you aren't a doctor. She should be
reported and then fired. Is it so obvious that the actress who played Mi-Cha Pak, a supposedly teenage girl,
looked at least 30 years old?
A Shot in the Dark: At the beginning, I was like, "What is this...a family of perverts?" Drs. Pratt and
Chen continue to be worthless. This is the first time that I'm enraged at Neela. When a doctor signs off, he's
off; she's supposed to assume his responsibilities and act in the best interest of the patient. Drs. Carter,
Ross, or Lewis would've done the same thing.
Twas the Night: After euthanizing her father, I hoped Dr. Chen would do the same to herself.
It's moot anyway because...the bitch is finally gone!!!!!!
Only Connect: I agree with the evaluations. All spot-on.
The Providers: My So-Called Life's Tom Irwin, not Ray Liotta,
wins the best guest star award of the season. It's also the best episode in a long, long while. There are no
easy answers, and it's not Dr. Henry's fault. The medicine caused problems for one extreme outlier, but that's
not enough to warrant a recall. Still, the discussions are great.
Middleman: Dr. Pratt continues to be useless...how many patients is that now who have suffered and/or
died under him?
Just as I Am: Dr. Weaver's disability has finally been revealed: congenital hip dysplasia. Although
Laura Innes didn't really have it, she started to develop problems through fakery and said,
"My real back was getting screwed up. I got a bone density test and the bottom of my spine is starting
to curve on one side from ten years of raising my hip." Eventually, the actress was able to fix the issue.
Alone in a Crowd: My goodness, the stroke patient was so annoying that I wanted her to shut up.
In the meantime, I've got to ask Dr. Carter, "Remember Makemba? Does that ring a bell?" I don't like this
Jake Scanlon who resembles a creepy stalker.
Here and There: Get rid of Neela already. Her standards are very low. By the way, when did she
become a doctor? I wasn't even aware that she made it, thinking she had a year to go. On the other hand, this
episode proves that Dr. Gallant was underutilized the entire time.
Refusal of Care: Nurse Ratched is in da building...all nurses must bow to her! The woman on hunger
strike? Who cares?!?!? Deport her criminal son ASAP. The eyeball incident is the most bizarre I've ever
witnessed on ER. They call it "globe luxation." Who the hell calls a daughter "Wendall"? It's like
honoring Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Ruby Redux: Well, that was a nice wrap-up for Jules Rubadoux, making the final acting performance
of Red Buttons' career, but he was very annoying in previous episodes. By the way, how can Dr. Carter
not remember? It's among three of the biggest mistakes while working at the hospital.
You Are Here: Translation: $150 million bought Dr. Carter the tenure. Anyway, it's too bad about Dr.
Lewis. Yes, she had been on the job a lot longer than him even though some of it was spent in Phoenix. Dr.
Morris is named the chief resident? *eyes roll* After meeting the family, it's pretty clear that Abby is
ready to dump Jake. Ditto for Dr. Kovač when it comes to Sam.
Carter Est Amoureux: My goodness...I hate Makemba.
The Show Must Go On: As special as they tried to make it for Dr. Carter, I honestly didn't care, but
he'll be back from time to time. As for the porch collapse, I can believe that. At least twenty people with
150 pounds each makes it 3,000 pounds at a minimum, and the floor is wood. Yeah...too much weight overload.
Dr. Morris will set the tone? Ha! It's the beginning of the end anyway. Alex runs away and may be killed
by the motorist? Good. I couldn't care less, and he would be doing me a favor.
Season Twelve (2005-06)
Rate:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
7/26
7/26:
Surprisingly, this is better than Season Eleven.
It's probably because odious characters have become more tolerable. Another reason is John Leguizamo who's
so good that he should've been part of the main cast going forward.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Cañon City: Obviously, nobody can find Alex because he's being played by a different actor! Pointless
episode. A better way of doing it is to stay at the ER the entire time and just inform me whether
Alex has ben found or not. Either way, I would've said, "Oh." Anyway, bye again, Dr. Lewis who hardly had much
to offer the second time around. Her departure officially marks total decimation of the original cast
minus the nurses.
Blame It on the Rain: That's an awkward conversation for Abby to sit through with Dr. Dubenko.
Memo to the guy: try to speak like a human being for a change.
Wake Up: Finally, a fresh character is provided by John Leguizamo. All the criticisms made by his
character are essentially correct. Eve Peyton hasn't been bad, either. The female coma patient and Dr.
Kovač will make a good couple. Now, all she has to do is stay awake.
Dream House: Dr. Barnett is fucking a middle schooler? That I can believe. Regardless, arrest him.
I've never liked Haleh since day one. Good riddance, but unfortunately, she'll be back again and again.
The Human Shield: It's neither doctor's fault but the cops' that the raped girl died. Why shoot
at the guy while he was holding her? Epic fail.
Body & Soul: Excellent as always, James Woods wins Guest of the Year award. Prior to the episode,
I thought he would play a doctor with no health issues.
Darfur: Kareem Saïd tells Dr. Carter how it is in Darfur, but why does the latter want to solve
the problems of Africa?
Out on a Limb: Can it, Dr. Kovač. He did a similar thing for Sam, after she killed a patient by doing
it her way, that should've gotten him fired.
Strange Bedfellows: Ordering a doctor to go to Africa for a month is illegal, but since it's Dr. Pratt,
I don't really care. Jerry's ASL kind of stinks, but if you watch him during the apology part, he's pretty
funny by describing the cop's talk as pure nonsense. At any rate, the deaf black boy has an airtight
case against the city of Chicago and should collect a pretty penny. Dr. Barnett is attracted to Dr.
Rasgotra? Please, get out of here. I am looking forward to Dr. Gallant beating the shit out of him although
what he did by suddenly marrying her and then getting back to Iraq ASAP is a dick move.
There Are No Angels Here: Why are we going back to Africa again? Who cares? I hate the fact that
Dr. Pratt is messing things up for others, especially after killing a Janjaweed soldier. You see, he can
leave Darfur anytime he wants, but the others who live there are forced to deal with the consequences.
The Gallant Hero & the Tragic Victor: That's on Dr. Gallant. No matter what, his death has gone for
naught because nobody cares about Iraq which is used to enrich defense contractors. It's too bad that
John Leguizamo won't be back anymore. His character is the funniest and the wittiest since Dr. Romano.
Twenty-One Guns: It's the most unbelievable episode just like how the helicopter landed on Dr. Romano,
killing him.
Season Thirteen (2006-07)
Rate:
out of 5
Viewed:
8/26
8/26:
I have to dock a star for the perverted tone: so unnecessary and gross.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
Bloodline: After killing the husband, I wish Sam would aim the gun to her son and then to herself.
That's how badly I want them to be gone. Ever since arriving at the ER on the first day, they've done nothing
but cause problems for Drs. Kovač and Lockhart, Jerry, and others.
Somebody to Love: Dr. Pratt is so annoying. I'll choose Dr. Gates over him any time of the day.
That's true: Timmy Rawlins was Jerry before Jerry came along.
Ames v. Kovac: Sorry, Ames...you don't have a case. Dr. Kovač is one of the best doctors who ever worked
in the ER. I would be comfortable under his care. He actually cares unlike so many. On the other hand, Chuny
is certainly not incompetent. But yeah, the system currently sucks. A mandatory 12-hour wait or lose place in
the line? My goodness...kill me already. Better yet, I will go to a different hospital. As for Forest Whitaker,
that makes it the fifth well-known actor from Article 99 to appear. The
others are Ray Liotta, Troy Evans, John Mahoney, and Eli Wallach. Later will be Keith David.
Heart of the Matter: Whoa...Dr. Dubenko never spoke this way before.
Jigsaw: Idiot Archie...there's no such thing as multiple personality disorder (DID or whatever crap
they are calling it these days). In fact, no true case has ever been proven in the history of psychiatry.
Ironically, Sally Field made a big deal out of it in Sybil which was
based on a book that was totally made up.
Reason to Believe: Nice, Dr. Pratt is a confirmed homophobic. That's why I loathe him so much.
Meanwhile, these three kids are motherfucking retarded.
Scoop and Run: 100% unbelievable episode. Dr. Lockhart is physically capable of jumping off a bus?
And rapel down from a helicopter? When did she find the time to train for all of this?
City of Mercy: Ben...run and never look back. Sam ain't worth it. Hey, Dr. Barnett, lose that stupid
mustache.
Breach of Trust: Oh, my goodness...Yvonne is so imbecilic and needy that she doesn't realize that
the flood had nothing to do with her leg being amputated. It's the diabetes, bitch!!! Dr. Pratt's
stupidity never ends. I don't know why Dr. Kovač keeps covering his ass. Anyway, I will miss Dr. Weaver,
and she was a great character.
Murmurs of the Heart: Damn, I was hoping Alex would perish in the fire along with Sam which
would've saved ER from hemorrhaging millions of viewers. As for Curtis Ames who kept reminding
me of the character Forest Whitaker played in Jason's Lyric, I'm
glad he's finally gone. His problems started way, way, way before having the stroke, and he just looked
for a scapegoat. And good riddance for Meg.
Dying Is Easy...: I'm glad the boy will be dead...absolutely the worst "comedian" ever in
series history. Obviously, this is a recycled episode with Ray Liotta. Of course, Dr. Pratt gets
off easy as usual.
Season Fifteen (2008-09)
Rate:
out of 5
Viewed:
8/26
8/26:
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], Victor Clemente [6], Elizabeth Corday, Lucien Dubenko, Michael Gallant, David Greene,
Mark Greene [2], Angela Hicks [5], Cynthia Hooper, Luka Kovač, Susan Lewis, Abby Lockhart, Sandy Lopez,
Jerry Markovic, Chuny Marquez, Chuck Martin, Eve Peyton, Robert Romano [4], Doug Ross [3], John Taglieri,
Kerry Weaver, and Lydia Wright
Neutral Characters
Donald Anspaugh, Jeanie Boulet, John Carter, Maggie Doyle, Frank Martin, David Morgenstern, and
Ray "Shep" Shepard
Detestable Characters
Haleh Adams, Ray Barnett, Anna Del Amico [8], Millicent Carter, Jing-Mei "Deb" Chen [6], Dustin Crenshaw,
Dale Edson [4], Jane Figler, Cleo Finch, Miranda "Randi" Fronczak, Jennifer Greene, Rachel Greene
(both of them) [3], Carol Hathaway, Jack Kayson, Lucy Knight [1], Kynesha, Kimberly Legaspi, Chloe Lewis [2],
Makemba "Kem" Likasu, Dave Malucci, Malik McGrath, Wendall Meade, Archie Morris, Greg Pratt [5], Neela Rasgotra,
Carla Reece, Jackie Robbins, Jake Scanlon, Alex Taggart (both of them) [7], Sam Taggart, Harper Tracy,
Carl Vucelich, Eric Wyczenski, and Maggie Wyczenski
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
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