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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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  • Aug 28, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min

    S13E13 "A House Divided"

    This week: Alex reclaims his title as king of the s****y kids list, Pratt proves once again why you should never talk to the cops without a lawyer, Kerry is still here for some reason, Ray and Gates once again clash over patient care (but it's really about Neela), Abby's mystery old man friend's identity is revealed, and the episode has a weird amount of cliffhangers.

  • Aug 21, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min

    S13E12 "Breach Of Trust"

    This week: Kerry gets an enticing job offer in Miami, Gates brings Sarah to the ER for the day, Pratt and Hope's church clinic secret is revealed in the worst way, Alex is getting his criminal record started, Sam's grandma makes a surprise visit, and Luka's budget problems lead to a surprise firing.

  • Aug 14, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

    S13E11 "City Of Mercy"

    This week: The Temu Newsies strike again as Ray and Gates leave the ER to help a pregnant teenager, Abby finds out what Luka has been doing to Ames, the Morris growth arc continues as he spends more time with Hope, Sam works to find out what really happened to an abandoned homeless woman, Neela is getting all sorts of attention (some professional, some creepy), and County General celebrates Christmas in a variety of ways.

  • Aug 7, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min

    S13E10 "Tell Me No Secrets..."

    CW: talk about the sexual assault of a minor This week: Tensions continue to rise between Ames and Kovac, everyone thinks Ray and Katey are dating, a handsome new nurse joins the ER for a little while, Neela is giving the cold shoulder to Gates, the Morris redemption arc reaches new heights, Abby treats the man from the bar last episode, and the staff treat Kovac's hospital lawyer's daughter after a violent incident.

  • Jul 31, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

    S13E9 "Scoop and Run"

    This week: It's Thanksgiving at County as Abby gets sucked into a long helicopter run that leads to a mass casualty incident, Luka puts his chef hat on, Gates and Neela get interrupted multiple times in some awkward positions, Sam has Alex helping out in the ER, Crenshaw and Jane finally meet, and Pratt goes to Kerry for some gay advice.

  • Jul 17, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    S13E7 "Jigsaw"

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  • Jul 10, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min

    S13E6 "Heart Of The Matter"

    This week: The verdict is in for the case of Ames v Kovac, Morris is being Morris about a TV appearance, Neela tries to get some extra OR time by being sneaky, Luka weighs telling a dying man just how serious his condition is, Ray is bad in the sack, Gates helps a very friendly teenage girl with Asperger's, Pratt's plans get interrupted, and Kerry steals Morris' spotlight.

  • Jul 3, 2025 · 1 hr

    S13E5 "Ames v. Kovac"

    This week: Kovac faces off in court against an old patient who believes he was treated poorly after suffering a stroke in the ER, Chaz reconnects with Pratt, Abby takes charge during her first day back from maternity leave, Ray gets asked out, and the surgery squad inadvertently lights a patient (and a med student) on fire.

  • Jun 26, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    S13E4 "Parenthood"

    This week: Morris makes the ill-advised decision to attend one of his children's soccer games, Abby gets a peek at the lives of nannies, Pratt juggles an avalanche of patients and teaching responsibilities, Neela gets paired up with a new med student, Gates continues to struggle with his paperwork (at least according to Pratt), and Luka helps a young boy crushed by a tree.

  • Jun 19, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min

    S13E3 "Somebody To Love"

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  • Jun 12, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min

    S8E16 "Secrets & Lies" REUPLOAD

    This week: It's a bottle episode! After rummaging through a sex worker's personal belongings, Abby, Carter, Gallant, Luka, and Susan all have to take a class about proper workplace conduct. Sword fights, Shakespeare performances, sex talks, and deep conversations ensue. *Reuploaded because a certain podcast service removed it for copyright*

  • Jun 12, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min

    S8E8 "Partly Cloudy, Chance Of Rain" REUPLOAD

    This week: A massive rain storm messes up everything in Chicago, Mark fights to save a little boy who drowned, Cleo is leaving County, Benton is NOT the father, Gamma does a hit and run on the Pink Ranger, Nicole is a thief, Carter and Susan continue to flirt, and Kerry and Gallant battle the elements and risk electrocution to try and save a stabbing victim and her baby. *Reuploaded because a certain podcast service took it down for licensed music*

  • Jun 5, 2025 · 1 hr 48 min

    S13E1 "Bloodline"

    CW: Sexual assault of a main character. This week: Steve's kidnapping plan takes some major turns for the worse, Jerry undergoes open heart surgery to repair his wounds, Abby is stubborn as ever as her condition threatens the life of her unborn child, Luka does what he can from the sidelines for both Jerry and Abby, and Neela makes a great save from the surgical observation room.

  • Apr 24, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    Patreon Preview: Season 12 Wrap-up

    It's that time again! Join the STT hosts and special guest Jake from The Popular Court as we recap all the good and bad that was season 12. Hear our opinions on the season as a whole, what we loved and what we hated the most, as well as some thoughts from your fellow listeners. Want to hear the full episode, including the semi-annual "Tone-y" awards? Support us at the $5 level over at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast to enjoy that plus over 75 additional hours of bonus audio and video content.

  • Apr 17, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min

    S12E22 "Twenty One Guns"

    This week: Sam and Luka get caught up in Steve's attempt to escape prison, Kerry is under fire for hiring Clemente in the first place, Pratt helps Neela get the closure she needs at Gallant's funeral, Morris is very picky with his patients on his last day at County, Abby consider's Luka's sudden proposal, and a shootout erupts in the ER that leaves everyone's favorite desk clerk in critical condition.

  • Apr 10, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min

    S12E21 "The Gallant Hero and The Tragic Victor"

    This week: The ER staff are devastated after Gallant is killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq, Neela has to be forced to stop working, Jane has a perfect Jane moment with Abby, Ray tries his best to help Neela, and Clemente's mental health issues finally hit the breaking point.

  • Mar 27, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min

    S12E19 "No Place To Hide"

    This week: Abby helps a child and her grandmother after they're involved in a car accident, Albright's feelings for Morris become apparent, Clemente's justified paranoia continues to escalate, Sam and Luka are surprised to see Steve in the ER and actually sick, and Pratt makes his way to Darfur where problems arise almost immediately.