Dr. Carter battles a deepening reliance on medication, while a citywide sanitation workers' strike has left the emergency room overflowing with refuse. Elsewhere, a violent disturbance during a high school football game resulted in multiple…

The arrival of their child came too soon, leaving Liam and Maya to navigate the anxieties of prematurity. Simultaneously, a quiet strain began to surface between Greene and Corday, testing the foundations of their partnership.

Dr. Carter may proceed with a careful, gradual return to work. The strikingly fair Dr. Malucci is intensely curious about who fathered Dr. Chen’s child. Dr. Benton has been completely removed from all hospital records and stands bewildered …

Finding work proved impossible for Benton after Romano’s actions had soured relations with the local hospitals. With growing desperation, he reluctantly accepted Romano’s insulting proposition: a per diem position at County, offering no ben…

Dr. Greene flew by helicopter to a secluded corner of Indiana, responding to an urgent call for a heart transplant recipient. Mechanical difficulties arose with the aircraft, prompting Greene to redirect paramedics and arrange transport for…

Driven by the promise of a romantic weekend with Greene, Corday hurried through a surgical procedure. However, she was abruptly recalled to the hospital when one of her patients experienced unforeseen complications. To further disrupt Abby’…

Medical examinations confirmed Greene had a brain tumor, information he kept from Corday. Separately, Corday discovered legal action was being taken against her for malpractice, and she then shared the news of her pregnancy with Greene. Abb…

Maggie’s fragile state deteriorates further; she rejects her prescribed medication, grows increasingly defiant, and ultimately escapes from the hospital. Abby seeks comfort in her connection with Kovac. The girlfriend—a member of a local ga…

Chen gave birth, yet insisted on breastfeeding her baby before releasing it to the adoptive parents. Greene and Corday sought a consultation with a brain specialist in New York City, who assured them the tumor could be safely removed. Overw…

Mark Green found himself in New York City on New Year's Eve, awaiting a necessary cancer surgery. Simultaneously, elsewhere, a father and his son were caught up in a sudden automobile accident.

A disagreement arose between Benton and Cleo regarding the young woman who had been with his late nephew. Eventually, they reached the difficult decision to involve a social worker. In a moment of vulnerability, Benton confessed his feeling…

Returning to the office, Greene found himself stumbling over words and exhibiting an unusual temper. Keen to escape the temporary nature of his assignment, Benton accepted a permanent role. Carter paid a visit to his cousin, left paralyzed …

A disquiet began to settle over Weaver regarding Greene’s mental acuity, prompting her to discreetly request an official assessment of his capabilities. Meanwhile, Corday finalized arrangements for her wedding to Greene. Bishop Stewart made…

Now in his role as Director of Diversity, Benton reviewed medical school applications and realized his own credentials wouldn’t have met the requirements—he had been accepted through affirmative action. Weaver found himself ill at ease amon…

The hospital's emergency room was thrown into chaos by a devastating train derailment – the series’ 150th episode. Doctors Corday, Carter, and Kovac immediately sped to the scene. As they worked amidst the wreckage, Corday stumbled and fell…

A shadow fell over Weaver’s standing as accusations of sexual harassment were leveled against Legaspi. Bound by a complex web of personal and professional considerations, she hesitated to acknowledge their connection, and remained silent du…

A patient suffering from severe mental illness triggered a chaotic shootout within the emergency room. After brandishing a weapon and terrorizing those present, she was fatally shot by a police officer shortly thereafter. Later, Benton lear…

A series of unfortunate events seemed determined to overshadow Corday and Greene's wedding day. As Corday, visibly pregnant, grew increasingly anxious, the presence of her estranged and argumentative parents did little to ease her nerves. A…

Abby and Carter journeyed to Oklahoma with the difficult task of bringing Abby’s mother home to Chicago, her mental health fragile. Once settled in Chicago, Maggie succumbed to an accidental overdose of sleeping pills. At County General, Dr…

Maggie fights against Abby’s efforts to have her committed. Weaver attends to a collection of unusual patients. Following her exoneration from allegations of sexual harassment, Legaspi returns to work, prompting Weaver to attempt a reconcil…

A rift formed between Cleo and Carla following an injury Reese sustained while under Cleo’s supervision. Despite Weaver and Kovac's efforts, they were unable to prevent the death of a woman with developmental disabilities—the loss of her so…

The emergency room overflowed with children from foster homes; a gunman had targeted the building while searching for his son—a boy placed in the foster care system with Dr. Green’s assistance, following accusations of abuse at the hands of…