Ep 4. Fear
- TV14
- October 21, 2004
- 44 min
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8.0 (370)
In ER season 11 episode 4, titled "Fear," the emergency department at County General Hospital is thrown into chaos when a deadly virus spreads rapidly through the halls. The episode kicks off with doctors and nurses scrambling to contain the outbreak as patients flood in with symptoms ranging from coughs and fevers to low blood pressure and organ failure.
As the virus continues to spread and the death toll rises, tensions run high among the hospital staff. Some, like Dr. Abby Lockhart, struggle to keep their fears in check as they risk exposure to the virus while caring for patients. Others, like Dr. Robert Romano, seize the opportunity to exert control over the situation, insisting on strict quarantine measures and even withholding treatment from some patients.
Against this backdrop of panic and power struggles, the episode also explores the personal lives of the hospital staff. Nurses Chuny Marquez and Haleh Adams try to keep each other's spirits up as they work tirelessly to care for patients, while Dr. Luka Kovac grapples with guilt over his recent divorce and its impact on his young son.
Overall, "Fear" is a tense and gripping episode that showcases the ER's ability to handle even the most devastating of crises. With its mix of fast-paced medical drama and nuanced character development, it is a standout installment in the show's eleventh season.