Can you tell which season of “ER” this cast photo is from? (File)
As “ER,” Chicago’s favorite hospital drama, wraps up this week — 8 p.m. Thursday (after a one-hour retrospective) on WMAQ-Channel 5 — indulge in our series all about the show, it history and its Chicago roots. All those links are below, not to mention the other posts here with videos.
What are your favorite memories about the show? Favorite characters, scenes, seasons? And what on earth will you do without it after Thursday night? Comments below …
Why is “ER” set in Chicago? Thank “St. Elsewhere”
“ER” gave real docs a taste of their own medicine
I owe half my life to “ER,” fan says
“ER” staff’s relatives steal the show
Where exactly is County General? Nobody knows
U of C copters deliver realism to “ER”
Clooney or not, “ER” is a prankster’s paradise
The episodes few fans can forget
The show’s almost as realistic as spending a night in the ER
A fever chart for “ER” originals’ careers
“ER” viewers saw Clooney as Dr. Feelgood
Future stars cut their teeth practicing in “ER”
“ER” outlasted a slicker rival: “Chicago Hope”
“ER’s” past, present and suture
Season summaries:
How much will you miss “ER”?
