ER: Season 4

Season 4 overview

Corday joins the ER while staff interviews begin. Personal conflicts emerge as Benton debates circumcision and Greene faces custody restrictions. The clinic proposal takes shape amid administrative shifts.

Key story beats

  1. Corday's ER Debut — Elizabeth Corday begins her first day in the ER while a documentary crew films the department.
  2. Staff Interviews Begin — Carter expresses excitement about his med student while Greene and Hathaway interview candidates for administrative roles.
  3. Family Disagreement — Benton and his partner clash over the decision to circumcise their newborn son.
  4. Custody Restriction — Greene's ex-wife restricts his visitation rights until he stabilizes his personal life.
  5. Clinic Proposal — Hathaway outlines plans for a women's and children's health clinic within the ER.
  6. Relocation Offer — Boulet receives a job offer in Atlanta, sparking tension over moving plans.
  7. Family Investigation — Ross and Weaver travel to investigate a mysterious death within Ross's family lineage.
  8. Rare Congenital Case — Benton manages a highly unusual case involving a boy with reversed internal organs.
  9. HIV Discrimination Claim — Boulet challenges her dismissal, alleging discrimination due to her HIV status.
  10. Trauma Intake Surge — Multiple rape victims and critical patients flood the ER, testing departmental capacity.
  11. Executive Son Admitted — Anspaugh's teenage son requires emergency care, prompting Greene to assume supervision.
  12. Research Integrity Crisis — Weaver identifies critical flaws in Ross's clinical study, triggering professional scrutiny.
  13. Benzene Contamination — A chemical spill forces ER closure, leaving Carter to lead emergency response efforts.
  14. Overdose Emergency — Carter's cousin Chase arrives with a severe heroin overdose, straining family and professional boundaries.
  15. Experimental Treatment Debate — Boulet assists Anspaugh in deciding whether to pursue an experimental cancer therapy.

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