Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective
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Join Elizabeth, Lauren, and Daniel as we recap our favorite medical drama! We're taking a weekly look back at each episode of the hit TV series "ER". We'll break down every episode, as well as look at how each episode impacts the overall story of the iconic 15 season show. Theme music provided by Andrew Edwards of Blue Police Box Music.
Episodes
- S14E19 "The Chicago Way"
This episode features guest star Steve Buscemi, Neela facing her colleagues over a case, Morris helping a dying woman and her daughter, Pratt experiencing good fortune, Luka punching Moretti and reuniting with Abby, and Dubenko deciding to…
- S14E18 "Tandem Repeats"
In this episode, Gates and Sam are seen together, Neela confronts her job's reality, Abby interviews for a new position, and Lizzie reacts to the show's handling of a transgender patient. Brenner's actions are also a topic of discussion.
- S14E17 "Under Pressure"
This episode of "Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective" covers Gates and Sam being caught by Morris. Pratt visits Betina. Abby settles into her separation from Luka. A hostage situation occurs in the ER.
- S14E16 "Truth Will Out"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the hosts discuss the events of season 14, episode 16, including Luka's unilateral decisions, the secret relationship between Sam and Gates, and professional conflicts involving Bre…
- S14E15 "...As The Day She Was Born"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, Neela navigates her return to general surgery, while Gates and Morris clash over patient care. The episode also features developments regarding Sam, Betina’s health, Harold's career…
- S14E14 "Owner Of A Broken Heart"
In this episode, Abby seeks Coburn's help to travel to see Luka. Meanwhile, the ER staff deals with a medical student, a patient who sabotaged her transplant, and a prank involving Pratt and Morris.
- S14E13 "Atonement"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the team discusses the events of season 14, episode 13, including a patient rescue, interpersonal drama, and a fight during a hockey game between departments.
- S14E12 "Believe The Unseen"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, Abby reveals her recent whereabouts, while the ER team handles a fire involving foster children, Neela's new rotation, and various personal developments among the staff.
- S14E11 "Status Quo"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the team discusses S14E11, "Status Quo," covering plot points including Neela's cousin's visit, Pratt's job interview, Sam's triathlon training, and an injured soldier's story.
- S14E10 "300 Patients"
In this 300th episode of ER, the staff deals with a bet regarding patient intake numbers, a camel bite, an ambulance accident, and family complications. Additionally, Abby confesses her drinking issues to Luka as they prepare for a trip to…
- S14E9 "Skye's The Limit"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, Skye is named interim chief, while the staff at County General deal with various professional and personal challenges involving patients and their families.
- S14E8 "Coming Home"
In this episode, the hosts discuss the ER episode "Coming Home" (S14E8) and the writing choices made by David Zabel.
- S14E7 "Blackout"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff deals with a heatwave and personal crises, including Abby's clinical success and mixed results for Pratt and Morris's board exams. Meanwhile, Moretti faces misconduct alle…
- S14E6 "The Test"
In this episode, the ER staff deals with a teenager's medical complaints, Gates supports Joshua, and Harold seeks advice on dating. Meanwhile, Moretti's son visits, a new attending arrives, and Abby faces increasing personal struggles as M…
- S14E5 "Under The Influence"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff deals with personal frustrations, hangovers, and a new chaplain. Meanwhile, Gates advocates for patients amidst conflicting medical opinions and a pregnant woman's needs.
- S14E4 "Gravity"
In this episode, Neela returns to the ER, Pratt treats a former NFL player, and the staff receives spa treatments. Meanwhile, Gates takes Joshua to a Cubs game, Chaz faces hazing, and Abby confronts a crisis when Joe is brought to the ER w…
- S14E3 "Officer Down"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff face personal challenges including Morris's confrontation with an officer, Sarah returning to Gates' home, and Neela's recovery. Meanwhile, Gates performs a medical save,…
- S14E2 "In A Different Light"
This episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective covers the events of the series episode "In A Different Light," including Frank's interest in ancestry, Neela's recovery, and changes instituted by Moretti. It also details storylines i…
- S14E1 "The War Comes Home"
In this episode, the ER staff faces a crisis following a peace rally stampede. The team encounters leadership challenges, internal conflicts, and a medical emergency involving Neela.
- Patreon Preview: S13 Wrap Up
The hosts of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective and guest Jake from The Popular Court recap Season 13 of ER. They discuss highlights and low points of the season and share listener feedback.
- S13E23 "The Honeymoon Is Over"
This episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective covers the events of the ER season 13 finale, including Moretti's observations, Ray's amputation, and a violent turn at a peace rally. Other storylines involve Gates' custody battle, Lu…
- S13E22 "Sea Change"
In this episode, the ER reopens with ongoing challenges. Morris attempts to keep Hope at their hotel, Larry misreads his relationship with Sam, and Abby's belief in love leads to a complex diagnosis. Additionally, Mae Lee leaves County and…
- S13E21 "I Don't"
In this episode, Luka surprises Abby with a wedding, while tensions between Gates and Ray regarding Neela escalate into violence. Meanwhile, Timmy pursues the nursing staff, Morris and Hope become involved, and Neela has encounters with dr…
- S13E20 "Lights Out"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff must evacuate the ER following a closure announcement. Other storylines include complications during Chaz's paramedic training, medical assistance for Diana, a conflict in…
- S13E19 "Family Business"
In this episode of Setting the Tone, Pratt reconnects with Chaz, Sarah manages the Gates household, and Abby worries about her son's health. Meanwhile, clinic staff treat victims of a van crash and a grieving elderly patient, while Sam has…
- S13E18 "Photographs and Memories"
In this episode, Neela deals with Mae Lee, Gates discusses Sarah's parentage, and Sam treats a patient obsessed with photography. Meanwhile, Luka and Abby help manage wedding stress, and the staff responds to a multi-vehicle accident invol…
- S13E17 "From Here To Paternity"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff manages a hypothermic family while Abby and Luka plan their wedding. Meanwhile, Pratt treats a patient, Neela faces a new medical student, and Gates deals with personal is…
- S13E16 "Crisis Of Conscience"
In this episode, Gates treats a woman with a questionable story, Neela addresses an ethical dilemma regarding a kidney transplant, and Ray sees a cheerleader. Meanwhile, Luka resumes work, Crenshaw fills in as a substitute, and Andy Dick a…
- S13E15 "Dying Is Easy"
This episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective discusses the fifteenth episode of the thirteenth season, titled "Dying Is Easy." The conversation focuses on the episode's pacing.
- S13E14 "Murmurs Of The Heart"
In this episode, discussions include two instances of suicide. The plot follows Tony's attempt to save Meg after an overdose, Pratt's release from jail, an apartment building fire, and the kidnapping of Kovac by Ames.
- S13E13 "A House Divided"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the hosts discuss the events of S13E13, A House Divided, including character developments for Alex, Pratt, Kerry, Ray, Gates, and Abby. They also examine the episode's various cliff…
- S13E12 "Breach Of Trust"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff faces professional and personal challenges including a job offer for Kerry, a surprise firing, and the revelation of Pratt and Hope's secret. Meanwhile, complications aris…
- S13E11 "City Of Mercy"
In this episode, staff at County General deal with personal and professional challenges during the Christmas season. Ray and Gates assist a pregnant teenager, Abby learns about Luka's actions, and Sam investigates a case involving an aband…
- S13E10 "Tell Me No Secrets..."
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff manage medical cases involving the man from the bar and a lawyer's daughter. Meanwhile, personal tensions grow between Kovac and Ames, and the team navigates various relat…
- S13E9 "Scoop and Run"
In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of ER, Abby accompanies a helicopter for a mass casualty incident, Luka prepares dinner, and various staff members navigate personal and professional complications at County.
- S13E8 "Reason To Believe"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the hosts discuss the events of season 13, episode 8, titled "Reason To Believe," focusing on the list of "shitty kids."
- S13E7 "Jigsaw"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the hosts discuss the thirteenth season episode entitled Jigsaw.
- S13E6 "Heart Of The Matter"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the panel discusses the events of season 13, episode 6, Heart of the Matter, including the Ames v. Kovac verdict, Neela's attempts to gain OR time, and various personal storylines i…
- S13E5 "Ames v. Kovac"
In this episode, Kovac defends himself in court against a former patient, while Abby returns from maternity leave and Pratt reconnects with Chaz. Additionally, Ray experiences a romantic development, and a surgical procedure results in an…
- S13E4 "Parenthood"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff of the ER navigate various personal and professional challenges, including familial responsibilities, medical training, and high-stakes patient care.
- S13E3 "Somebody To Love"
This episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective discusses the season 13 episode "Somebody To Love" and shares information about a fundraiser for the Howard Brown Health Center.
- S8E16 "Secrets & Lies" REUPLOAD
This episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective explores the season 8 bottle episode "Secrets & Lies," focusing on the workplace conduct class attended by Abby, Carter, Gallant, Luka, and Susan. The discussion covers the various acti…
- S8E8 "Partly Cloudy, Chance Of Rain" REUPLOAD
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff of County General Hospital handles a series of emergencies during a major Chicago rainstorm, including a near-drowning, a stabbing, and personal developments for several c…
- S13E2 "Graduation Day"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the hosts discuss the season 13 episode "Graduation Day," which features an appearance by Sally Field.
- S13E1 "Bloodline"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the hosts discuss the events of 'Bloodline' (S13E1), including Jerry's surgery, complications with Abby's pregnancy, and Neela's contribution in the OR. Note: This episode contains…
- Patreon Preview: Season 12 Wrap-up
Hosts of Setting the Tone and guest Jake from The Popular Court recap Season 12 of ER, discussing highlights, lowlights, and listener feedback. This Patreon preview introduces the full episode and the upcoming "Tone-y" awards.
- S12E22 "Twenty One Guns"
In this episode, Sam and Luka are involved in a prison escape attempt, Kerry faces scrutiny over a hiring decision, and Pratt supports Neela at a funeral. Meanwhile, a shootout in the ER leads to a critical injury for the desk clerk, and A…
- S12E21 "The Gallant Hero and The Tragic Victor"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, the staff grieves the loss of Gallant, while Neela struggles to cope and Clemente faces a mental health crisis. Additionally, Ray attempts to support Neela, and Abby shares a moment…
- S12E20 "There Are No Angels Here"
This episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective covers season 12, episode 20, "There Are No Angels Here," concluding the podcast's focus on the series' Africa-based episodes.
- S12E19 "No Place To Hide"
In this episode of Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective, Abby assists accident victims, Albright displays feelings for Morris, and Clemente's paranoia worsens. Additionally, Steve appears sick in the ER, and Pratt faces immediate challeng…