Ep 18. Finders Keepers
- TV14
- April 3, 2003
- 45 min
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8.0 (329)
During season 9 of ER, episode 18 titled "Finders Keepers," the ER staff is faced with a variety of complicated cases. The episode primarily follows the individual storylines of each character as they work through the challenges presented to them.
The episode opens with Dr. Pratt treating a patient who has intentionally overdosed on drugs. Meanwhile, Dr. Carter is treating a patient who has a chronic medical condition and is struggling to afford the necessary treatment. The two doctors team up to work on a solution.
Elsewhere in the ER, Abby is dealing with her own personal issues as she tries to come to terms with her mother's recent death. She is struggling to cope and is being encouraged by her coworkers to seek out therapy to help her through her grief.
As the episode progresses, the ER staff is presented with more complex cases, including a young girl who is brought in with a severe burn injury. The team works quickly to stabilize her and provide her with pain relief while they wait for a specialist to arrive to perform surgery on her burns.
Another storyline that is featured prominently in this episode is the search for a missing patient. The patient, a young boy with a history of psychiatric illness, has run away from the hospital. The ER staff works together to search for the patient, making use of their medical training to help them locate him and bring him back to the hospital safely.
As the episode draws to a close, the staff is finally able to locate the missing patient and bring him back to the hospital. However, not before encountering several unexpected obstacles along the way. The team is forced to make split-second decisions and come up with creative solutions to the problems they face.
Overall, ER season 9 episode 18 "Finders Keepers" is a fast-paced episode filled with drama and emotion. The various storylines keep the audience engaged throughout the episode and showcase the incredible skills and teamwork that the ER staff must utilize to provide the best possible care to their patients.