ER: Season 12

ER: Season 12

Warner Bros. (2005)
Drama
USA / English / Color / 900 min
7.8
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Maura Tierney Abby Lockhart
Laura Innes Dr. Kerry Weaver
Parminder Nagra Dr. Neela Rasgotra
Parminder Nagra Neela Rasgotra
Shane West Ray Barnett
Maura Tierney Dr. Abby Lockhart
George Clooney Doug Ross
Goran Visnjic Luka Kovac
Anthony Edwards Mark Green
Mekhi Phifer Greg Pratt
Maria Bello Anna Del Amico
Sherry Stringfield Susan Lewis
John Leguizamo Dr. Victor Clemente
Angela Bassett
Kellie Martin Lucy Knight
Gloria Reuben Jeanie Boulet
Scott Grimes Archie Morris
Julianna Margulies Carol Hathaway
Alex Kingston Elizabeth Corday
Eriq La Salle Peter Benton
Noah Wyle John Carter
Jorja Fox Maggie Doyle
Michael Michele Cleo Finch
Erik Palladino Dave Malucci
Linda Cardellini Nurse Sam Taggart
Linda Cardellini Samantha Taggart
John Stamos Tony Gates
Laura Innes Kerry Weaver
Sharif Atkins Michael Gallant
David Lyons Simon Brenner
Ming-Na Jing-Mei Chen
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Mekhi Phifer Dr. Greg Pratt
Scott Grimes Dr. Archie Morris
Shane West Dr. Ray Barnett
Sherry Stringfield Dr. Susan Lewis
Goran Visnjic Dr. Luka Kovac
Troy Evans Frank
Sara Gilbert Jane Figler
Lynn A. Henderson Olbes
Yvette Freeman Haleh
Kyle Richards Dori
Laura Ceron Chuny
Dominic Janes Alex Taggart
Emily Christine Violet
William Charlton Man
Kent Avenido Hong
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Director Lesli Linka Glatter, Christopher Chulack, Paul McCrane, Gloria Muzio, Laura Innes, Steve Shill, Skipp Sudduth, John E. Gallagher III
Writer John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill, David Zabel, Joe Sachs, Virgil Williams, Linda Woodward, Janine Sherman Barrols, Karen Maser
Plot
ER follows the medical personnel and patients in the emergency room of Chicago's fictional County General Hospital. Created by best-selling author Michael Crichton ("Jurassic Park") and produced by John Wells ("The West Wing"), Christopher Chulack ("Third Watch"), David Zabel ("JAG"), and R. Scott Gemmill ("Jonny Zero"), the Emmy Award-winning series has completed twelve seasons as one of television's highest-rated dramas.

The doctors and nurses of County's ER confront the daily challenges of a busy urban hospital, including overcrowded waiting rooms, staffing shortages, and the impact of life-and-death decisions. While they teach the next generation of doctors, each must tackle the demands of their personal lives, at times unsuccessfully. The staff is led by Chief of Emergency Medicine Dr. Luka Kovac (Goran Visnjic, "Welcome to Sarajevo"), a gifted teacher who came from Croatia to Chicago, where he's built a new life and a new family, but is still followed by the shadows of a tragic past, and Dr. Kerry Weaver, County's Chief of Staff (Laura Innes, "Deep Impact"), a compassionate doctor and uncompromising administrator who must face some dramatic changes in her life. The ER is staffed by two new attending physicians: Dr. Gregory Pratt (Mekhi Phifer, "8 Mile") whose rebel days seem behind him as he matures into a new role, and former Chief Resident Dr. Archie Morris (Scott Grimes, "Band of Brothers") who faces the realization medicine may be his true calling. The backbone of the ER are third-year year residents Dr. Abby Lockhart (Maura Tierney, "Newsradio") a former ER nurse turned doctor, who must balance a demanding career with a new family, and Dr. Ray Barnett (Shane West "A Walk to Remember") whose rock-doc days are finally behind him, along with feisty nurse Samantha Taggart (Linda Cardellini, "Brokeback Mountain") a tough single mother attempting to balance her difficult personal issues with her demanding professional life. Now in surgery, Dr. Neela Rasgotra (Parminder Nagra, "Bend it Like Beckham") makes a professional change as she recovers from the death of her husband, and new to the ER is intern Dr. Tony Gates (John Stamos, "Full House") a paramedic turned doctor who sees rules as made to be broken. Featured this season as recurring characters are Leland Orser ("Runaway Jury") as the ER's highly individual surgical attending, Dr. Lucien Dubenko, J. P. Manoux as surgical Chief Resident Dr. Damien Crenshaw, and a lively group of new interns and medical students. Guest stars for the first half of the season will include Sally Field ("Norma Rae") as Abby's bipolar mother, John Mahoney ("Frasier") as a club owner with an colorful lifestyle, and in a six-episode story arc as a patient who suffers a stroke in the overcrowded ER under Luka's care, actor/director Forest Whitaker ("Good Morning Vietnam".)

The winner of 22 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series (1996), with 115 nominations, an industry record, ER has also won the George Foster Peabody Award (1995), and four Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series. ER has been renewed by NBC through the 2007-2008 television season.
Episodes
1
Canon City
45 min 2005-09-15
A frantic Sam and too-calm Luka report diabetic Alex missing after he runs away to find his father. Acting on information from the police they follow a lead to Iowa, then eventually head for Colorado. As they travel, they discuss their relationship, slowl
2
Nobody's Baby
45 min 2005-09-22
A baby's life is endangered when the surrogate mother refuses a C-section. The biological parents, Ray, and Dr. Coburn disagree over the surrogate mother's treatment. Abby makes a difficult diagnosis on a young boy with a rare illness. Pratt is reunited w
Director: Laura Innes
3
Man With No Name
45 min 2005-10-06
THERE'S A NEW NURSE IN TOWN AND SHE MEANS BUSINESS - KRISTEN JOHNSTON ("THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN") JOINS ER - The ER is shaken up when new nurse manager, Eve (Kristen Johnston) enforces her strict and efficient new procedures. Kovac (Goran Visnjic) and Sam (Linda Cardellini) struggle to find some civility with each while working the same shift. Abby (Maura Tierney) treats a breast cancer patient who is having a hard time coming to terms with her condition. Parminder Nagra, Mekhi Phifer, Shane West and Laura Innes also star.
4
Blame it on the Rain
45 min 2005-10-13
A PATIENT WAKES UP FROM A NINE YEAR COMA - A patient who has been in a coma for nine years suddenly awakens in the ER and Kovac (Goran Visnjic) struggles with whether he should reveal her the truth about her past. Abby (Maura Tierney) comforts Dr. Dubenko (Leland Orser) after he finds out some troubling news. New Nurse Manager Eve (Kristen Johnston "3rd Rock from the Sun") makes waves in the ER as she implements her strict methods. Also starring Laura Innes, Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Laura Cardellini, Shane West, Parminder Nagra and Scott Grimes
5
Wake Up
45 min 2005-10-20
Pratt (Mekhi Phifer) gets a wake-up call when the new attending (John Leguizamo) poses as a patient to test the knowledge of doctors in the ER. Meanwhile, Kovac (Goran Visnjic) bonds with the former coma patient and contemplates bending the rules for her. A breast cancer patient convinces Abby (Maura Tierney) to get her first mammogram. Pratt's father Charlie (Danny Glover) tries to convince his son that he has turned his life around. Kristen Johnson, Laura Innes, Parminder Nagra, Scott Grimes, and Shane West also star.
6
Dream House
45 min 2005-11-03
There’s monkey business in the ER as Clemente, Abby and Neela treat an infant chimpanzee. Pratt has a painful failed attempt at reconciliation with his father. Eve promotes Sam, then forces her to be involved as she fires Haleh. Ray discovers Zoe has chla
7
The Human Shield
45 min 2005-11-10
EMOTIONS RUN HIGH WHEN A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION MEANS LIFE OR DEATH-JOHN STAMOS GUEST STARS--Neela (Parminder Nagra) gets all dolled up for Gallant's homecoming (Sharif Atkins) and her co-workers seem to take notice but, her plans change when she receives a call from Iraq. Meanwhile, Abby (Maura Tierney) is caught in the middle between Kovac (Goran Visnjic) and Clemente (John Leguizamo) when they disagree on how to save a patients life. When a cop and a little girl become victims of a shoot out, Neela is plagued with the decision of whether or not she should save the shooters life.
8
Two Ships
45 min 2005-11-17
For Neela, what begins as a routine ride-along with Gates and Zadro turns into a defining day when a plane crashes over Chicago. As Clemente manages the trauma in the ER, Pratt joins Neela on-scene. Luka and Abby wake up together at Luka’s, but the crash soon takes them back to work, where the tension between Luka and Clemente continues. As patients flood in, Sam recalls Haleh when extra nurses are needed, and earns Eve’s approval. Luka and Abby care for a patient with severe facial injuries while Pratt struggles to save a patient with a heart injury. Ray’s youthful friend returns and creates a nuisance. As the day ends, Luka and Abby talk, and awkwardly decide to stay “just friends” while Neela has a welcome, and overdue, visitor.
9
I Do
45 min 2005-12-01
As the tension between Kovac and Clemente heightens, two doctors make their feelings known, while another stands up for himself. The ER comes together for an unexpected and surprising celebration.
10
All About Christmas Eve
45 min 2005-12-08
On Christmas Eve, one doctor heads up and one nurse heads out of the ER. Meanwhile, while there are festivities afoot, carols to be sung, and Santa has come to town, not all is merry and bright. But romance is in the air, leading to a surprising exchange of Christmas gifts.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter, Mekhi Phifer, Goran Visnjic, Shane West, Scott Grimes, Parminder Nagra, Maura Tierne
Guest starring: John Leguizamo, China Jesusita Shavers, Yvette Freeman, Troy Evans, Lynn A. Henderson, Laura Ceron, Deezer D., Garret Dillahunt, Callie Thorne, Gary Kraus, Unknown, Dominic Janes, David Weisenberg, Gus Hoffman, Kristen Johnston
11
If Not Now
45 min 2006-01-05
Two weeks after Christmas, Luka and Abby struggle with a decision about whether to keep the baby, which Luka wants but Abby is unsure she is ready to have. Abby treats three patients, each of whom triggers a flashback in which they discuss her fears, and what each of them wants. Luka discovers Neela has consulted with Dr. Coburn about Amanda, a pregnant, and very religious, 15-year-old girl, without first presenting to him. When Amanda’s parents refuse an abortion, the two differ over her care and whether Luka is influenced by his Catholicism. Later, Abby discusses her pregnancy with Coburn, and makes an appointment to see her. Luka removes Neela from Amanda’s case, before suggesting a termination option that Amanda can accept. Kerry takes a fall on the ice, injuring her hip, which may have to be replaced. Ray begs Kerry for time off to join his band in LA for a gig, but the band decides to move on without him. Clemente gets a visit from the two detectives looking for the missing Jodie, and later pays a quick visit to the drug lock-up for a little help. After her appointment, Luka finds Abby near the lake. He tells her they can still be together despite her choice, and she tells him she wants them to have the baby.
Director: John E. Gallagher II
Writer: David Zabel
Guest starring: Misha Collins, Callie Thorne, D. W. Brown, Germaine De Leon, Robert Blanche, Jo Anderson, John Posey, Kim Gillingham, Saige Thompson, Ashley Nolan, David Patrick Green, Gary Dewitt Marshall
12
Split Decisions
45 min 2006-01-12
With Luka eager to get home, Clemente AWOL and Kerry temporarily off her feet, Dubenko volunteers to cover the ER briefly, but quickly becomes involved with a septic patient and her husband, who is unwilling to accept she will not improve. He soon finds himself at odds with both the ER and ICU staff over an appropriate course of treatment. Abby’s excitement over her pregnancy means no sleep for Luka, and they head out for a bit of early shopping, and some dressing-room fun. Neela gets surgery as an elective, but is shocked to learn that rather that finishing his training in the US, Michael plans to return to Iraq. Ray helps Zoe escape to live with her sister when she arrives in the ER after a beating by her father, and Pratt fakes a blood test to help Darnell avoid arrest.
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
Guest starring: Jordan Calloway, Sharif Atkins, Harve Presnell, Tara Karsian, Robert Alan Beuth, Christopher Amitrano, Kip Martin, Rochelle Aytes, Carol Kline, Carole Gutierrez, Mary E. Kennedy, Brad Greenquist, Hassan Iniko Johnson, April Lee Hernandez
13
Body and Soul
45 min 2006-02-02
Emmy-winner James Woods guest stars as a Dr. Nate Lennox, a former professor of biochemistry with ALS who was Abby’s early medical school mentor. As we follow the progression of his disease in reverse via a series of flashbacks, a different ER doctor treats him at each stage beginning with Neela as he must face the need for oxygen full time moving backward to Luka in the early stages. In the present, Lennox, now able to move only his eyes, and equipped with advance communication technology, is admitted with pneumonia. As Ray, Sam and Luka begin limited treatment under the proxy of his attendant, Abby believes Nate has communicated his own wishes, leading to a struggle to determine what course of action should be taken, and how long to fight the inevitable.
Director: Paul McCrane
Writer: Joe Sachs
Guest starring: Chris Lankford, Ewan Chung, John Collin, Adam Chambers, Roger Aaron Brown, Ally Walker, James Woods
14
Quintessence of Dust
45 min 2006-02-09
An unexpected visitor puts Clemente in the middle of a domestic dispute, and things don’t look good. As the police sort out events, Luka, Abby and Sam try to save the victim in the aftermath of a shooting. Luka and Abby await important news about the baby. Pratt finds himself the center of unexpected attention at a fundraising event.
Director: Joanna Kerns
Writer: David Zabel, Lisa Zwerling
Guest starring: Tricia Donohue, Cynthia Yoshikawa, Ursula Whittaker, Lise Simms, Lou Beatty Jr., Shea Whigham, Lance E. Nichols, Michelle Anne Johnson, Lacey Kohl, Ned Bellamy, Callie Thorne, Noah Wyle
15
Darfur
45 min 2006-03-02
ER revisits Dr. John Carter, to see what he’s been doing since his departure from County. Now in Darfur, Dr. Carter and his colleague Dr. Dakarai work alongside relief workers to treat famine victims. Back in Chicago, Luka and Kerry differ over Clemente’s next step while Pratt and Neela treat a hit-and-run victim. But what’s that list Luka’s making, and why does Abby think it’s so funny?
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writer: Janine Sherman Barrois
Guest starring: Chris April, Ammon Kibi, Charles Baloyi, Jacob Urrutia, Lusapho Mgweba, Ezra Mabengeza, Shea Whigham, Eddie B. Smith, Tshemano Sebe, Thomas Kariuki, Lance E. Nichols, Hassan Iniko Johnson, Noah Wyle, Eamonn Walker, Dumisane Siswe Mbebe, Juanita Jennings, Paul H. Kim, Ned Bellamy, Quanita Adams, Maboni Nyakta, Leslie Cohen, Juan Carlos Cantu, Callie Thorne, Ayabulela Steven, Jordan Calloway, Vaneshran Arumugam
16
Out on a Limb
45 min 2006-03-16
When is it time to go out on a limb? Armand Assante guest stars as a patient who makes Sam an offer she might not be able to refuse. Luka must calm Abby’s baby-related fears after an incident at the hospital places everyone at risk. Kerry makes a difficult choice, and Neela joins a support group.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Karen Maser
Guest starring: Christopher Grove, Meagan Smith, Jillian Bowen, Jennifer Williams, Joe Viramontes, Alyson Croft, Opender Singh, M. Darnell Suttles, Robert Della Cerra, Joe Nicchi, Lucy Butler, John Eric Montana, Jay Burns, Julia Ling, Greg Baker, Lori Alexander, Pablo Espinoza, Jacob Urrutia, Jim Parrack, Terrell D. Lee, Armand Assante
17
Lost in America
45 min 2006-03-23
Oscar-nominated Iranian actress Shohreh Aghdashloo guests stars as a Turkish mother whose daughter is brought to the ER close to death following a knife attack. Luka and Abby must struggle both to keep her alive and to understand the reasons behind the attack. But when surgery is delayed, will Luka put his trust in a risky procedure that might save her life? Sam makes a life-altering decision, while Neela’s first conference presentation doesn’t go exactly as planned.
Director: Stephen Cragg
Writer: Lisa Zwerling
Guest starring: Mark Bramhall, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Taylor Tan, Phil Abrams, Andie Bolt, Danny Pudi, Raymond Alexander Cham Junior, Zina Zaflow, Armand Assante, James Mathers, Mary E. Kennedy, James Ginty, Niko Posey, Brandon Parrish, Chris Mendoza, Nat McCormick, Jamie Lee Redmon, M. Darnell Suttles, Evan Arnold, Connor Chavarria, Carol Hickey
18
Strange Bedfellows
45 min 2006-03-30
When Luka answers a call for help, he discovers not everyone is pleased. Will he honor his commitment, or ask a colleague to step in for him? Abby and Morris wrestle with the strange case of a car crash victim. Having made a change in her life, Sam finds herself enjoying a few new perks. Neela has unexpected visitors, with even more unexpected news.
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: Virgil Williams
Guest starring: China Jesusita Shavers, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Ernie Hudson, Erin Chambers, Christopher Amitrano, Ken Meseroll, Rocky McMurray, Roderick McCarthy, Warren Stevens, Kendall Carly Browne, Taira Soo, Marc Bowman, Armand Assante, Maura M. Knowles, Logan Grove, Hilary Griffiths, Catherine Grace
19
No Place to Hide
45 min 2006-04-27
Pratt departs for Africa with attitude to spare but makes his first contact with harsh reality before the plane lands. Abby senses something is not what is seems when she treats a 12-year-old and her grandmother (guest star Diane Ladd), then differs with Luka over the best course of action. A prisoner is brought to the ER with what everyone thinks is a fake case of appendicitis. Morris is dressed, and ready, to impress, but Albright’s not. It’s time for Kerry to return to work and Clemente doesn’t know when it’s time to leave.
Director: Skipp Sudduth
Writer: Lydia Woodward
Guest starring: Wandile Molebatsi, Noah Wyle, Randy Shabalala, Andile Nebulane, Ryan Honey, Bruno Amato, Eamonn Walker, Diane Ladd, Annamarie Kenoyer, China Jesusita Shavers, Lauri Hendler, Thomas Kariuki, Michael Dube, Chris Gxalalaba, Quanita Adams, Nadia Van De Ven, Erika Alexander, John Leguizamo, Alan Wilder
20
There Are No Angels Here
45 min 2006-05-04
Pratt gets to work in Darfur, but soon finds his eyes opened to the need all around him. Debbie attempts to persuade Dakarai to seek treatment for his illness. Carter, Pratt and Dakarai find themselves in the middle of the conflict when a man and his pregnant wife arrive at the camp needing treatment, with trouble not far behind. Events force Pratt and Dakarai to make a dangerous journey.
Director: Christopher Chulack
Writer: David Zabel, R. Scott Gemmill
Guest starring: Randy Shabalala, Tshemano Sebe, Dumisane Siswe Mbebe, Bongo Mbutuma, Ezra Mabengeza, Lwando Nondzaba, Mary McCormack, Eamonn Walker, Noah Wyle, Nkuli Kgositsile, Chris Gxalalaba, Thomas Karjuki, Quanita Adams, Busi Lurayi, Wandile Molebatsi, Tinah Mnumzana
21
The Gallant Hero and the Tragic Victor
45 min 2006-05-11
Clemente’s behavior grows more and more erratic, forcing Luka to take a stand. Pratt returns from Africa, and works with Luka, Abby, and Sam on the case of a father and two sons who appear to have been beaten by gang members, but soon, Pratt learns the real story. Morris and Albright throw off some sparks. Dubenko has good news for Neela, but will two visitors bring something different?
Director: Steve Shill
Writer: R. Scott Gemmill
Guest starring: Leland Orser, Kwame Amoaku, Rigo Sanchez, Christopher Amitrano, Sharif Atkins, Eltony Williams, Stephen Monroe Taylor, Braeden Lemasters, Haaz Sleiman, Bobby Nish, Greg Ainsworth, Tim Griffin, Kenn E. Head, Dahlia Salem
22
21 Guns
45 min 2006-05-18
Season Finale: In the aftermath of the tragedy befalling the ER, it’s a seemingly ordinary day with the usual collection of patients. But soon, the day becomes anything but ordinary as two prisoners intent on escape come to the ER for treatment, along with a hidden conspirator. Their desperate actions place one doctor in harm’s way, and forces one nurse to become a tool in their plan. Soon, gunshots ring out, another doctor hits the floor, and a staff member’s life is in jeopardy. The medical staff rush to the aid of the injured and quickly discover one of their own is missing!
Director: Nelson McCormick
Writer: David Zabel
Guest starring: Natasha Gregson Wagner, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Ernie Hudson, Skyler Gisondo, Keith L. Lewis, Dominic Janes, Connie Sawyer, Phyllis Applegate, Paul Webster, Christian Svensson, Fred Saldone, Philip Newby, Tim Griffin, Michael Weston, Louis Iacoviello, Royce Herron, Dane Farwell
Editions
Barcode Format Region Release Edition
883929077045 1 2010-01-12
7321925010312 1 2008-08-15
7321902215174 2 The Complete Twelfth Season
7321906215170 2