Ep 4. Last Call
- TVPG
- October 17, 1996
- 45 min
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7.8 (460)
In ER season 3 episode 4 titled Last Call, the staff at County General Hospital find themselves dealing with a variety of difficult cases. The episode opens with Dr. Benton receiving the news that his mother has passed away, causing him to struggle to keep it together at work. Meanwhile, the other doctors are busy treating patients who have their own unique challenges.
Throughout the episode, we see the doctors and nurses handle a range of cases. Nurse Hathaway and Dr. Carter treat a woman who has been injured in a car accident, but quickly realize that the patient has been drinking and driving. The doctors also work together to treat a young boy who has been brought in after falling off a balcony, and a man in the middle of a heart attack. However, the most difficult case of the night involves a homeless man who is brought in after being found unconscious. It quickly becomes clear that the man is suffering from advanced cirrhosis of the liver and may not survive.
As the night goes on, we see the doctors and nurses dealing with their own personal demons. Nurse Hathaway struggles with her feelings for Dr. Ross, while Dr. Greene deals with issues in his marriage. Meanwhile, Dr. Benton is forced to come to terms with his mother's death and make difficult decisions about her funeral.
Overall, ER season 3 episode 4 is a powerful episode that deals with a range of emotional and medical issues. The show's talented cast delivers strong performances, bringing the difficult cases and personal struggles of the doctors and nurses to life. Fans of the show will not want to miss this moving and thought-provoking episode.