ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009. The series is set in the emergency room (ER) of County General Hospital, a fictional hospital in Chicago, Illinois. It follows the lives of the doctors and nurses working in the ER as they deal with the challenges of their profession and their personal lives.
Cast and Characters[edit | edit source]
The series featured a large ensemble cast, including:
- Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene
- George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross
- Sherry Stringfield as Dr. Susan Lewis
- Noah Wyle as Dr. John Carter
- Julianna Margulies as Nurse Carol Hathaway
- Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton
- Gloria Reuben as Physician Assistant Jeanie Boulet
- Laura Innes as Dr. Kerry Weaver
- Alex Kingston as Dr. Elizabeth Corday
- Goran Visnjic as Dr. Luka Kovač
- Maura Tierney as Dr. Abby Lockhart
- Mekhi Phifer as Dr. Greg Pratt
- Parminder Nagra as Dr. Neela Rasgotra
- Linda Cardellini as Nurse Samantha Taggart
- Scott Grimes as Dr. Archie Morris
- John Stamos as Dr. Tony Gates
- Angela Bassett as Dr. Catherine Banfield
Production[edit | edit source]
ER was created by Michael Crichton, who was also a physician and novelist. The show was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Television. John Wells served as the showrunner for the majority of the series' run.
Reception[edit | edit source]
ER received critical acclaim and was a ratings success throughout its run. It won 23 Primetime Emmy Awards and received 124 Emmy nominations. The series also won the George Foster Peabody Award and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
ER is considered one of the greatest television series of all time and has had a significant impact on the medical drama genre. It paved the way for other successful medical dramas such as Grey's Anatomy and House.
Episodes[edit | edit source]
ER aired a total of 331 episodes over 15 seasons. The series finale, titled "And in the End...", aired on April 2, 2009.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of ER episodes
- List of awards and nominations received by ER
- Michael Crichton
- John Wells (TV producer)
- NBC
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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