Code Black

Season 1

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This show is based on the award-winning documentary of the same name. This medical drama follows the staff in an extremely busy emergency room as they cope with a staggering amount of patients, which often outweighs the hospital's resources, resulting in a Code Black.
18 Episodes
  • Pilot
    E1
    PilotFour new first-year residents are immediately put to work by the ER's tough-minded residency director Dr. Leanne Rorish.
  • We Plug Holes
    E2
    We Plug HolesChrista saves a woman's life and then pleads with Neal to perform a surgery that will save the patient's reproductive future. Meanwhile, Mario gets into a fight with a patient after he delivers a diagnosis that could end the man's hockey career.
  • Pre-Existing Conditions
    E3
    Pre-Existing ConditionsThe doctors work 36 consecutive hours in code black and must deal with a distraught mother of two sons who were in a devastating car accident. Meanwhile, Mario bullies Angus into performing an unnecessary operation and lets Angus take the blame when Leanne finds out.
  • Sometimes It's a Zebra
    E4
    Sometimes It's a ZebraA new surgical attending Cole Guthrie joins Angels Memorial with the help of his estranged father and clashes with Leanne over their contrasting approaches to medicine. Christa has a crisis of confidence in the middle of a procedure on her first infant since the loss of her son.
  • Doctors with Borders
    E5
    Doctors with BordersNeal clashes with his father, Dr. Peter Hudson (Daniel Gerroll), who is a neurosurgeon, over how to treat his gravely ill mother, Asra Hudson (Roma Chugani), whose mysterious symptoms force Angels Memorial to quarantine Trauma One.
  • In Extremis
    E6
    In ExtremisLeanne must deal with the difficult decision of whether to save Tom Moreno (Michael Trucco), the police officer who helped her during her family's accident, or his shooter, who has more serious injuries. Also, when Malaya's pregnant ex-girlfriend, Carla Niven (Shiri Appleby), arrives at the hospital with pain in her arm, Malaya is shocked by her MRI results.
  • Buen Arbol
    E7
    Buen ArbolAngus uses his background in psychology to help a woman who doesn't remember how she injured herself and others. Also, when Christa bonds with an illegal immigrant whose son is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, she becomes determined to help the woman find long-term care for her son in the U.S.
  • You Are the Heart
    E8
    You Are the HeartChrista has her busiest shift yet when she is responsible for all emergencies at Angels Memorial that occur outside of the E.R. Also, Mario bonds with an older gay patient with a heart arrhythmia who's living with HIV (Stephen Spinella), Malaya starts a bone marrow drive for Carla (Shiri Appleby) and Leanne refuses a date with Cole (Cress Williams).
  • The Son Rises
    E9
    The Son RisesWhen the lead actor of the musical “The Lion King” tour arrives at Angels Memorial with a throat infection, Leanne gives him a diagnosis that puts both his career and life in jeopardy. Also, the doctors and the cast of “The Lion King” help a 17-year-old boy deal with the difficult decision of taking his father off life support,
  • Cardiac Support
    E10
    Cardiac SupportLeanne becomes rattled at the thought of losing Jesse, as he fights for his life after suffering a massive heart attack. Meanwhile, Mario asks the residents to cover for him so he can search the city for a patient’s son, which goes against Neal’s direct order not to leave the hospital
  • Black Tag
    E11
    Black TagThe doctors find their own lives in danger when they arrive at the scene of a massive multi-vehicle accident on a highway covered in thick fog. Also, Jesse's confidence is shaken following his heart attack, while Carla's (Shiri Appleby) condition becomes critical.
  • The Fog of War
    E12
    The Fog of WarAs the doctors treat patients from the chaotic multi-vehicle accident, a love triangle begins to build between Mario, Angus and Heather. Also, when Malaya learns that Carla is at the hospital, she goes against Carla's wishes and stays by her side during the delivery of her baby. Shiri Appleby guest stars.
  • First Date
    E13
    First DateAngus' older brother, an "all-star" ER doctor, tries to secure a position at Angels Memorial. Meanwhile, Christa's romantic feelings towards Neal begin to grow; and Malaya deals with a patient who is obsessed with her.
  • The Fifth Stage
    E14
    The Fifth StageLeanne visits a prison to finally confront the drunk driver who killed her family. Meanwhile, Malaya begins to feel uncomfortable around her patient.
  • Diagnosis of Exclusion
    E15
    Diagnosis of ExclusionThe doctors are questioned following a violent incident inside the hospital that leaves two doctors gravely injured. Also, Neal and Christa make their relationship to the next level after officially disclosing their romantic relationship to HR.
  • Hail Mary
    E16
    Hail MaryChrista becomes insecure in her new relationship with Neal when his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Grace Adams, returns to Angels Memorial after spending a year volunteering in Haiti. Also, New York Giants Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. comes to the ER to convince his stubborn high school football coach, Pete Delaney, to have life-saving surgery.
  • Love Hurts
    E17
    Love HurtsChrista must put aside her personal feelings for Grace and work with her to treat Brody, (Cameron Boyce), a patient who claims to have been abused at a camp for troubled teens. Also, Grace is surprised when Campbell asks her out.
  • Blood Sport
    E18
    Blood SportMario confronts Angus about his Adderall abuse and Christa is surprised to learn how romantically involved Neal and Grace were before she left for Haiti. Also, Dr. Mark Taylor returns to help Leanne find the money in their budget to keep Jesse and the nurses from walking out.
Cast of Season 1
  • Marcia Gay HardenDr. Leanne Rorish
  • Luis GuzmánJesse Salander
  • Raza JaffreyNeal Hudson
  • Benjamin HollingsworthMario Savetti
  • Melanie ChandraMalaya Pineda
  • Harry M. FordAngus Leighton
  • William Allen YoungDr. Rollie Guthrie
  • Tommy DeweyMike Leighton
Season 1 Reviews
Watch Season 1 Videos
  • Code Black: Season 1
    Code Black: Season 1Trailer
  • Code Black: Stars Throw Out The First Pitch
    Code Black: Stars Throw Out The First PitchBehind the Scenes
 
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