Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective

Setting The Tone

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.

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Dec 12, 2019 · 1 hr 21 min
S1E9 - "ER Confidential"
Content warning: transphobia and suicide, including explicit depictions of suicidal activity. This week, we get a vivid reminder that this show was made in the 90's, An SNL alum visits the ER, Doug complains about having a sugar mama, Div makes his final appearance, and the hosts are disappointed by no less than three characters.
Dec 5, 2019 · 1 hr 24 min
S1E8 - "9 1/2 Hours"
Content warning: talk of sexual assault. This week, Susan actually has car trouble, Mark and Jen have unquenchable thirsts, Mama Benton has a boo boo, Div continues his march towards a breakdown, and the hosts give Marcellus Wallace some love.
Nov 28, 2019 · 1 hr 14 min
S1E7 - "Another Perfect Day"
This week, Carter has a perfect day, Mark has some "car trouble", Doug and Carol share a smooch (scandal), Lydia makes a friend, and the hosts have their minds melted by a YouTube series.
Nov 21, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
S1E6 - "Chicago Heat"
This week, the ER turns into a sauna, Doug is kinda racist, big sister Chloe shows up (already!?), Lauren has some fashion critiques of her own, and Daniel has another belt rant.
Nov 14, 2019 · 1 hr 23 min
S1E5 - "Into That Good Night"
This week, Daniel rants about belts (or a lack thereof), Lizzie rants about boats, and Lauren just sighs and shakes her head at both of them. Oh, and we talk about ER too.
Nov 7, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
S1E4 - "Hit and Run"
This week, the hosts laugh about old technology, marvel at the physicality of chest compressions, feel all the feels with Carter, and SERIOUSLY DOUG?! Leave Carol alone, man. Read the darn room.
Oct 31, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
S1E3 - "Going Home"
This week the hosts gush over Rosemary Clooney, gain some valuable life perspective from Anne Haney, welcome Carol Hathaway back to the ER, and encourage Doug Ross to chill the heck out. Seriously, man. Jeez.
Oct 24, 2019 · 1 hr 14 min
S1E2 - "Day One"
Join us this week as we learn the importance of spatial awareness, which doctor doesn't wash their hands after using the restroom, why you should never eat the potato salad, and how important it is not to leave your earrings on the floor.
Oct 11, 2019 · 1 hr 54 min
S1E1 - "24 Hours"
Highlights on this week's episode include getting to know your hosts, why they love the show, and why they're crazy enough to embark on this 331 episode endeavor. They discuss just how many long-running show tropes are set in the pilot, why Mark and Jennifer are a terrible couple, and how much character growth all of the cast has in front of them.