Examining ER

We’re back, after a very long and unplanned hiatus! This month marks the 25th anniversary of ‘ER’. The pilot aired on 19 September 1994, and from that day on we enjoyed 15 seasons of always intense, sometimes heartbreaking and above all amazing TV. To celebrate this landmark, we decided to run through the 25 most … Continue reading

In this episode, we discuss some of the ‘ER’ characters that just rub people up the wrong way. Whether it’s the arrogance and immaturity of Dr. Dave Malucci, the ruthless ambition of Dr. Kerry Weaver or the outright nastiness of Dr. Robert Romano (the ultimate ‘ER’ villain!), fans of the show just seem to enjoy … Continue reading

In this episode, we discuss parent/child relationships in ‘ER’, specifically the relationships that some of the doctors and nurses had with their parents, and with their children. How did the ways in which the characters were raised influence their own parenting later on? Some of the relationships we talk about include Mark and Rachel (and … Continue reading

Hello listeners! It’s been a long time, but we’re finally back with an analysis of a classic ‘ER’ episode! This time we look at ‘The Long Way Around’ from season three, which focuses on Carol Hathaway as she is caught up in a hostage situation at a convenience store while on suspension from work. She … Continue reading

One of the many great things about ‘ER’ was the bond of friendship that various characters had with each other. These relationships allowed us to learn a little bit more about each of the doctors and nurses working at County General, and what made them tick. From the epic bromance that was Greene and Ross, … Continue reading

We had plenty to talk about this week on the podcast! From the George Clooney lookalike that Megan spotted at a bus stop, to George’s latest Nespresso advert — have you seen it yet? Seeing Noah Wyle in a film recently got us thinking about other roles the ‘ER’ cast members have played, so we decided … Continue reading

We recently started noticing that there are quite a few connections between ‘ER’ and one of our other favourite TV shows, ‘Friends’. So we decided to devote an entire episode to the subject! ‘ER’ and ‘Friends’ were both part of NBC’s Thursday night line-up. Both shows began in 1994, and they were filmed on the … Continue reading

After an unplanned hiatus, we’re finally back with a brand new episode! ‘ER’ was full of heavy-duty trauma and intense storylines, but it also had its fair share of humour. We find out what our listeners chose as their funniest moments from the show. Also in this episode, we mark the 24th anniversary of the … Continue reading

Now that ‘ER’ is reaching a whole new audience through streaming and re-runs, it’s obvious to many people that it was really ahead of its time. For a show that started in the early ’90s, it managed to deal with a surprising range of issues in a progressive way, unlike most other TV dramas of … Continue reading

We’re back for another analysis of a classic ‘ER’ episode. This time, it’s ‘Hell and High Water’ from the second season. This episode sees Dr. Doug Ross play the hero when he rescues a young boy who is trapped in a storm drain. As a result, our favourite paediatrician ends up on the TV news … Continue reading