ER: Season 7

Season 7 overview

The season opens with hospital chaos, including a custodial strike and a school riot. Dr. Carter battles drug dependency while Dr. Greene and Dr. Corday navigate a new pregnancy and relationship strain.

Key story beats

  1. Custodial Strike & School Riot — A custodial strike leaves the ER cluttered while a high-school riot brings multiple wounded patients.
  2. Carter's Drug Dependency Crisis — Dr. Carter struggles with addiction, takes cautious steps toward recovery, and later swallows pills before vomiting them out.
  3. Greene & Corday Pregnancy Reveal — Corday reveals her pregnancy to Greene, shifting their relationship dynamics and future plans.
  4. Romano's Hospital Sabotage — Romano's negative influence blocks Benton from finding employment, forcing him into a demeaning per diem role.
  5. Kovac's Mugger Attack & Aftermath — Kovac and Abby are attacked; Kovac protects her and violently subdues the mugger, later haunted by the death.
  6. Abby's Mother Maggie's Visit — Abby's bipolar mother refuses medication, wreaks havoc, and eventually stays for Thanksgiving dinner.
  7. Greene's Brain Tumor Diagnosis — Tests reveal Greene has a brain tumor; he hides it from Corday before traveling for surgery.
  8. Corday's Malpractice Lawsuit — Corday faces a spinal surgery malpractice suit that is settled via a technicality, leaving her doubting her abilities.
  9. Greene's NYC Surgery — Greene undergoes cancer surgery on New Year's Eve while his colleagues manage hospital crises.
  10. Carter's Drug Relapse & Confession — Stressed and tired, Carter impulsively swallows pills but intentionally vomits them, later confessing to Abby.
  11. Benton's Nephew's Girlfriend Conflict — Benton clashes with Cleo over his deceased nephew's girlfriend, eventually confessing his love to her.
  12. Weaver's Competency Evaluation — Weaver secretly orders an official competency evaluation for Greene as his cognitive skills decline.
  13. Massive Train Wreck Disaster — A catastrophic train wreck mobilizes the ER; Corday falls, injures her back, and goes into premature labor.
  14. Benton's Affirmative Action Discovery — As diversity director, Benton discovers his own academic record did not qualify him for medical school admission.
  15. Legaspi's Harassment Investigation — Weaver hesitates to support Legaspi during a sexual harassment investigation, fearing professional repercussions.

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