Season 2

April 18, 2005

A teen brought in with a live cockroach stuck in his ear canal — a rare and unsettling injury requiring careful removal. A man who has hacked open a can of spray paint and inhaled the fumes — a dangerous chemical inhalation case that can cause severe respiratory distress. A man who runs screaming out of the ER shortly after bringing in his wife with chest pains — adding to the tension and unpredictability of the episode. A man who loses his hand in a work accident — a traumatic injury requiring urgent surgical intervention. A doctor who is afraid of bugs — highlighting the emotional and psychological challenges faced by medical staff

April 25, 2005

Chronically Ill Boy’s ER Visit – A five-year-old boy, already admitted to the ER multiple times in the past year, is brought in again. Doctors think the boy's being poisoned by his mother. The case highlights the ER’s role in identifying and protecting vulnerable children. Shooting Victims and a Gun-Wielding Girlfriend – Two shooting victims arrive at the ER, followed shortly by the girlfriend of one of them, armed with a gun. The episode captures the tension and urgency of handling armed individuals in a hospital setting. Hypothermia Case – A man suffering from severe hypothermia is rushed in. The medical team must work quickly to stabilize him before irreversible damage occurs. PCP-Intoxicated Bouncer – A bouncer from a local club, high on PCP, bolts from the ER before his sedative takes effect. The episode shows the challenges of managing patients who are both intoxicated and at risk of respiratory failure.

May 2, 2005

Members of rival gangs are admitted and their fellow gang members come to the ER; Sister Della Rosa is admitted with trouble breathing, and she doesn't want treatment; A surgeon loses his fingers in a saw accident; A patient has cut his fingers and tells conflicting stories about how it happened.

May 9, 2005

woman in an automobile accident on the day of her wedding — her injuries and the emotional weight of the event add urgency to her treatment An elderly couple and their adult daughter admitted with bizarre symptoms — their condition is unusual and requires careful diagnosis A man admitted with a knife sticking out of his neck — a traumatic injury that demands immediate surgical intervention A drunk seven‑foot man who goes wild while strapped to a gurney — a bizarre and dangerous situation that tests staff control and medical judgment

May 16, 2005

Ten Critically Ill Teenagers: A group of teenagers are brought in after experimenting with drugs, suffering severe injuries that require urgent medical intervention Tree Branch Impalement: A man arrives with a tree branch lodged through his neck, a rare and dangerous injury that demands immediate surgical attention Rave Party Victims: Additional cases from a rave party are featured, showing the ER’s role in treating mass casualty incidents

May 23, 2005

Pregnant Teen: The episode begins with paramedics treating a teenage girl who is unresponsive after a car accident. Upon examination, they discover that she is pregnant, adding urgency to her medical care as they work to stabilize her condition Axe in the Head: Another significant case involves a patient who arrives at the ER with an axe embedded in his head. This shocking injury presents a unique challenge for the medical team as they assess the damage and determine the best course of action for treatment Abdominal Pain Case: Additionally, a woman complaining of abdominal pain learns that she is pregnant, which adds a layer of complexity to her diagnosis and treatment

June 20, 2005

Skull Puncture by a Pitchfork The episode opens with a harrowing trauma case: a young boy’s skull is punctured by a pitchfork, a severe injury that puts neurosurgeon Dr. Smith under extreme pressure. The medical team must act quickly to stabilize the child and prepare for possible life-saving surgery Racial Incident in the ER The second segment deals with a racially charged situation where a woman refuses treatment from a Black doctor. This case highlights the emotional and professional challenges faced by ER staff when dealing with patients who are unwilling to receive care due to prejudice

July 4, 2005

A 21-year-old man has suffered internal injuries in a motorcycle accident.

November 28, 2005

A woman comes into the ER with severe abdominal pain and claims there is an alien in her stomach.

June 14, 2006

A young boy has a brain tumor A husband walks into the ER and stabilizes his wife's condition by touching her forehead A homeless woman, complaining of stomach pain, goes into labor.

June 21, 2006

Intestinal evisceration: A man arrives with his intestine protruding, a life‑threatening condition requiring immediate surgery. Hook impalement: A man is impaled in the throat by a hook while cutting down a tree. Pregnant doctor in labor: A pregnant physician is treated by her own pregnant OB‑GYN. Hunting accident: A hunter is accidentally shot, leading to a collapsed lung. Classroom collapse: A woman collapses during a prenatal exercise class. Suture line failure: A gang member’s facial laceration causes his sutures to burst, leading to unusual stabilization measures. Other ER crises: A man crashes into the ER entrance, a patient with high fever and no blood pressure, and a physician who leaps onto a gurney to catch a baby during a delivery.

July 3, 2006

A boy is rushed in after breathing in an unspecified poisonous chemical. Has it permanently damaged his lungs? A three-month-old baby loses consciousness for no apparent reason A patient complaining of stomach cramps is pregnant.

July 10, 2006

Hostage situation in the ER: A depressed man walks in, pulls out a gun, and takes a doctor hostage Clot suspicion: A retired aerospace engineer presents with leg pain, raising concerns for a blood clot Medical student suicide attempt: A student, depressed after failing exams, attempts suicide in the ER Unusual patient: A man brings his beagle into the ER