24 Hours

The way they start this show is not in an introductory manner. They don't do a slow introduction to every thing, every character around, slowly. They just take us into a regular day in the E.R., starting with a doctor waking up, to a med student's first day, it's kind of a sequence of different medical events. They also give us insight to some of the characters. This pilot is circled around Dr. Mark Greene (played by Anthony Edwards). It starts with a nurse waking him up, and him, going into his day. With this, they introduce to ped's resident Dr. Doug Ross (played by George Clooney), who pretends he's sick before his shift starts. A nice way to start the show. A little humor. We also look into Dr. Susan Lewis (Sherry Stringfield), an E.R. resident, Dr. Peter Benton (Eriq La Salle), a surgical resident, and the new guy on board, med student John Carter (Noah Wyle). Through their eyes, we go through different emergencies, from traumas, to cancer, to an abused baby, to Carter nearly throwing up, even to the team treating one of their own staff members, nurse Carol Hathaway (Julianna Margulies, who later becomes a regular). This pilot opened doors to a great T.V. series, lots of medical emergencies, fast-paced action, different story-lines, from medical law suits, to lockdown emergencies, to staff members dying, everything you find in a County Hospital, started here.

The episode starts with a new medical resident, Dr. Carter, starting his first day at the hospital. He is eager and enthusiastic but quickly learns that the job is much more challenging than he anticipated. We also meet the seasoned doctors, Dr. Green and Dr. Ross, who have been working in the ER for many years and are used to the constant pressure and chaos.

Throughout the episode, we see the doctors and nurses dealing with a range of medical cases, from a pregnant woman with abdominal pain to a teenage boy with a drug overdose. The show does an excellent job of conveying the hectic and fast-paced nature of emergency medicine and the toll it takes on those who work in the ER.

One of the standout performances in this episode is from Anthony Edwards, who plays Dr. Greene. He brings a sense of compassion and humanity to his character, even in the most stressful and dire situations.

Overall, the first episode of E. R. sets the stage for what would become one of the most beloved medical dramas in television history. It introduces us to a cast of complex and interesting characters and showcases the intense and demanding world of emergency medicine.

I can't begin to summarize or comment on what happens in the first episode of one of the most watched series in TV history. Suffice it to say, that in an elongated feature, we get to know just about everyone, from Dr. Green to Dr. Ross and on and on. We start to know their foibles and their strengths. We get a look at the variety of cases that cross the threshold of the ER. We are shown the conflicts that these people endure and the lack of appreciation from some. We know that Carol had some issues and has taken a bad step. We know that Mark is trying to save his marriage and do what he loves in life. Let's take it from here. It will be a frantic ride over a fifteen year span.

I have been a huge fan of E.R. ever since the first episode, and I will be until the final. Every time I watch an episode, whether it is a new one or a repeat, I hate when it ends and wish it could go on for at least 1 more hour. I think it is truly one of the greatest shows ever on TV, and the latest season is as good as the first, although it has lost some of its popularity due to most of the stars leaving, but true fans still love it just as much as in the beginning. The gritty realism is only part of its appeal, as the stories themselves are often very emotional and heartfelt. New characters like Neela Rasgotra are every bit as interesting and appealing as ones who have been on the show for many seasons, the writers do an excellent job. This is a FIVE STAR show!

If you are ever going to embark on a TV marathon then this is the show to watch. Many many seasons of it. This is the starting point. Episode 1 season 1. It's a bit dated and stuff being in 1994 but it is still pretty good and fresh even with todays standard. There are some shows that are based on characters and some on situations. This is definitely a character driven show.

Even from this one the show knows what it is and creates a world with characters and vibe. It really feels like a real hospital. You feel for the characters and what they are going through. Pretty good. Even though I have seen it before many years ago. You kind of forget what happens and it is the kind of show with so much going on that you can watch it again.