The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.
Dr. Carter, I PresumeIt's the first day of Carter's internship. He has a 36 hour shift and overnight he has to cover the ER, the ICU as well as the surgical patients.
Let the Games Begin
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Let the Games BeginWhile the whole staff is worried the ER might close, Jeanie has her own problems in dealing with being HIV-positive.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
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Don't Ask, Don't TellDonald Anspaugh has a new method to increase the staff's efficiency, new intern Maggie Doyle joins the ER and Susan asks Mark to come along to Hawaii.
Last Call
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Last CallDoug's one-night-stand has a seizure and he brings her to the ER.
Ghosts
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GhostsWhile Mark is anxious about Susan's return from her holiday, Doug and Carol ride along with the health mobile.
Fear of Flying
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Fear of FlyingWhile on their helicopter flight rotation, Mark and Susan find an injured family of four who they bring to the ER.
No Brain, No Gain
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No Brain, No GainEncouraged by Carol, Mark finally asks Susan out. Benton tries to save a boy, despite the fact Doug thinks he's brain dead.
Union Station
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Union StationIt's Susan's last day. Carol stands up for her nurses when one of them is being rotated to another department.
Ask Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies
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Ask Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No LiesCarol worries about her physics exam while Mark is heart-broken about Susan's departure and focuses solely on his job.
Homeless for the Holidays
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Homeless for the HolidaysMark and Kerry have to create a policy regarding HIV-positive employees, which leads to gossip amongst the nurses.
Night Shift
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Night ShiftCarol has to fire two of the nurses. Meanwhile, Gant feels Benton is too hard on him.
Post Mortem
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Post MortemCarter feels guilty about Gant's death. Benton doesn't want to talk about it.
Fortune's Fools
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Fortune's FoolsBenton can't keep his mind on the job, Mark and Chuny break up and Carol does what she needs to do regarding the fatal error she has made.
Whose Appy Now?
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Whose Appy Now?Doug treats a dying 17-year old cystic fibrosis patient who doesn't want to be resuscitated. Carter gets to operate Benton.
The Long Way Around
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The Long Way AroundNurse Carol Hathaway is held hostage during a convenience store robbery, then befriends one of the gunmen.
Faith
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FaithCarol will hear whether her suspension is permanent or not. Mark and Doyle do what they can to get a patient with Down syndrome on a heart transplant list.
Tribes
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TribesBenton goes into Carla's private hospital files when he fears that something may be wrong with their baby; Jeanie treats a suicidal woman who reveals a surprising secret; and Greene learns that Rachel has been lying about her health.
You Bet Your Life
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You Bet Your LifeBenton tries to find out if everything's OK with Carla's baby. Carter tries to get a man operated, despite the fact Anspaugh thinks he will die no matter what.
Calling Dr. Hathaway
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Calling Dr. HathawayBenton takes a day off to help Carla. Carter finds out Edson falsified a chart.
Random Acts
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Random ActsJeanie asks Greg to help Al get into a special AIDS-program at the hospital. Olbes brings in her grandfather, who had a stroke.
Make a Wish
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Make a WishIt's Carol's birthday, Mark is returning to work after being assaulted and Carla goes into premature labor.
One More for the Road
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One More for the RoadAnspaugh is furious when Carter tells him he wants to quit surgery. Charlie is brought in with an overdose. Mark keeps struggling with his beating.
