ER season 1
| ER Season 1 | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | September 19, 1994 – May 18, 1995 |
| Original release | 250px]] |
| Original release | 250px]] |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | 250px]] |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the American fictional drama television series ER aired from 1994-1995 with 25 episodes.
The 2-hour pilot episode aired on September 19, 1994 and was followed by 24 other episodes, including the season finale that aired on May 18, 1995.
Season synopsis
In ER's first season, the core cast consisted of Chief Resident Dr. Mark Greene, pediatric resident and lothario Dr. Doug Ross, second-year resident Dr. Susan Lewis, medical student John Carter, head nurse Carol Hathaway, and second-year surgical resident Dr. Peter Benton. The series premiere "24 Hours" sees Dr. Greene considering a move into private practise at the request of his wife, Jen. The episode also sees a suicide attempt from staff nurse Carol Hathaway, who had previously been in a long-term relationship with Doug Ross, and the first day for medical student John Carter. Originally, Carol Hathaway's suicide was intended to be successful, but her death in the pilot was never shown or referred to by other characters, leaving her open for a return. Audiences responded so well to her character that producers decided to offer Julianna Margulies a permanent spot in the cast. Nurse Hathaway returned in Episode 3, "Going Home".
Over the course of the season, Dr. Greene's marriage disintegrates. At work he experiences problems, after making a fatal error in the treatment of a pregnant woman in the Emmy-winning episode "Love's Labor Lost". Dr. Ross struggles to come to terms with the fact that a recovered Hathaway is moving on with her life. Dr. Lewis tries to cope with her tearaway sister, Chloe, who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a daughter at the end of the season. Lewis also struggles professionally with cardiologist Dr. Kayson and romantically with mentally unstable psychiatric resident Dr. Div Cvetic.
Carter comes to grips with the fast-paced life of an ER doctor, while trying to win the approval of his supervising resident, Dr. Benton. Hathaway gets back on her feet in the aftermath of her suicide attempt; she gets engaged and tries to adopt an HIV-positive Russian orphan. However, on her wedding day, her fiance, Dr. John Taglieri, questions the strength of her love for him. She admits she does not love him as much as he loves her, and he leaves her shortly before the ceremony. Meanwhile, Dr. Benton is forced to cope with his busy surgical schedule, while caring for his ailing mother. After her death, he becomes romantically involved with her physical therapist Jeanie Boulet.
Main cast
- Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene
- George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross
- Sherry Stringfield as Dr. Susan Lewis
- Noah Wyle as Med student John Carter
- Julianna Margulies as Nurse Carol Hathaway
- Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton
Supporting cast
Doctors and med students:
- Sam Anderson as Dr. Jack Kayson
- Amy Aquino as Dr. Janet Coburn
- Michael Ironside as Dr. William "Wild Willy" Swift
- William H. Macy as Dr. David Morgenstern
- CCH Pounder as Dr. Angela Hicks
- Rick Rossovich as Dr. John "Tag" Taglieri
- John Terry as Dr. David "Div" Cvetic
- Ming-Na Wen as Med Student Deb Chen
Nurses and PAs:
- Conni Marie Brazelton as Nurse Conni Oligario
- Ellen Crawford as Nurse Lydia Wright
- Deezer D as Nurse Malik McGrath
- Yvette Freeman as Nurse Haleh Adams
- Dinah Lenney as Nurse Shirley
- Lily Mariye as Nurse Lily Jarvik
- Vanessa Marquez as Student nurse Wendy Goldman
- Gloria Reuben as PA Jeanie Boulet
Staff and Paramedics:
- Abraham Benrubi as desk clerk Jerry Markovic
- Malgoscha Gebel as ER aide Bogdanilivestsky "Bob" Romansky
- Glenn Plummer as desk clerk Timmy Rawlins
- Monté Russell as Paramedic Dwight Zadro
- Emily Wagner as Paramedic Doris Pickman
- Lisa Zane as Diane Leeds
Other:
- Khandi Alexander as Jackie Benton-Robbins
- Zachary Browne as Jake Leeds
- Mike Genovese as Officer Al Grabarsky
- Christine Harnos as Jennifer "Jenn" Greene
- Andrea Parker as Linda Ferrell
- Ving Rhames as Walt Robbins
- Beah Richards as Mae Benton
- Kathleen Wilhoite as Chloe Lewis
- Yvonne Zima as Rachel Greene
Notable guest stars
- Rosemary Clooney as Mary Cavanaugh/Madame X (1994)
- Vondie Curtis-Hall as Henry Colton/Rena
- Sanford Meisner as Joseph Klein (1995)
- Alan Rosenberg as Samuel Gasner (1994)
Episode list
| # | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "24 Hours (Pilot)" | September 19, 1994 | |
|
Dr Carter's first day. A staff member becomes an unexpected patient at County general. | |||
| 2 | "Day One" | September 22, 1994 | |
|
Doctors take care of a family that has been injured in a drunk driving accident. | |||
| 3 | "Going Home" | September 29, 1994 | |
|
Guest star Mary Clooney visits the ER on Nurse Hathaway's first day back. | |||
| 4 | "Hit and Run" | October 06, 1994 | |
|
Dr Greene and family might move to Milwaukee. Dr Benton can't find time to spend with his mother. | |||
| 5 | "Into That Good Night" | October 13, 1994 | |
|
Dr Greene helps a patient waiting for a heart. | |||
| 6 | "Chicago Heat" | October 20, 1994 | |
|
Dr Lewis's sister Chloe comes for a visit. Dr Greene brings his daughter to work. | |||
| 7 | "Another Perfect Day" | November 03, 1994 | |
|
Nurse Hathaway has seconds thought about moving in with boyfriend Dr Tagliari after sharing a kiss with her ex, Dr Ross. | |||
| 8 | "9 1/2 Hours" | November 10, 1994 | |
|
Dr Ross is left in charge of the ER when Dr Greene calls in sick, but is he? | |||
| 9 | "ER Confidential" | November 17, 1994 | |
|
It's thanksgiving but is there anything to be thankful for? Dr Lewis get surprising news from her sister Chloe. Dr Carter tries to treat a depressed transvestite. | |||
| 10 | "Blizzard" | December 08, 1994 | |
|
A 32 car pileup keeps the ER Doctors busy, and finds help in a most unexpected way. | |||
| 11 | "The Gift" | December 15, 1994 | |
|
Dr Benton makes a grave mistake witha brian dead patient. Dr Ross crashes the party. | |||
| 12 | "Happy New Year" | January 05, 1995 | |
|
Dr Benton must deal with a family conflict. | |||
| 13 | "Luck of the Draw" | January 12, 1995 | |
|
Dr Carter shows new medical student Deb around the ER. | |||
| 14 | "Long Day's Journey" | January 19, 1995 | |
|
Dr Lewis treats a fellow Doctor. Dr Ross hires a physical therapist, Jeanie Boulet, to take care of his mother. | |||
| 15 | "February Fifth, 1995" | February 02, 1995 | |
|
Dr Greene gets an offer for an attending position. | |||
| 16 | "Make of Two Hearts" | February 09, 1995 | |
|
The ER Doctors treat a different kind of patient. Nurse Hathaway becomes attached to an abandoned 6-year-old girl from Russia. | |||
| 17 | "The Birthday Party" | February 16, 1995 | |
|
Dr Benton must decide between his mother and his career. Nurse Hathaway consideres adoption. | |||
| 18 | "Sleepless in Chicago" | February 23, 1995 | |
|
Dr Benton works 48 straight hours. Nurse Hathaway's past comes back to haunt her. | |||
| 19 | "Love's Labor Lost" | March 09, 1995 | |
|
Dr Greene misdiagnosed a pregnant patient. | |||
| 20 | "Full Moon, Saturday Night" | March 30, 1995 | |
|
There is a new ER chief | |||
| 21 | "House of Cards" | April 06, 1995 | |
|
Dr Chen makes a disastrous mistake. Dr Lewis's sister Chloe comes back. | |||
| 22 | "Men Plan, God Laughs" | April 27, 1995 | |
|
Dr Benton compensated his inability in helping his mother by going beyong the call to help his patients. | |||
| 23 | "Love Among the Ruins" | May 04, 1995 | |
|
Dr Carter's family background is discovered. Dr Benton starts falling for a married woman. Nurse Hathaway has trouble writing her wedding vows. | |||
| 24 | "Motherhood" | May 11, 1995 | |
|
Dr Ross must deal with commitment issues. Dr Carter's future is uncertain. Dr Lewis helps deliver her niece. Dr Benton receives some bad news. | |||
| 25 | "Everything Old Is New Again" | May 18, 1995 | |
|
Dr Carter gets some surprising news. Dr Greene gets sued. It is Nurse Hathaway's wedding. Will she make it down the aisle or get cold feet? | |||