The episode departs from the show's usual hospital-bound format, following Dr. Ross as he faces a personal and professional crisis.
This guide covers the seventh episode of the second season of the medical drama ER . First aired on November 9, 1995, it is one of the series' most iconic episodes, credited with turning George Clooney (who plays Dr. Doug Ross) into a major star. Plot Overview 7. Hell and High Water
: Includes William H. Macy, Robert Picardo, and Guillermo Diaz. Production & Legacy The episode departs from the show's usual hospital-bound
: At the start of the episode, Ross is planning to leave the ER after being told his contract won't be renewed. His heroic actions in this episode ultimately save his job. First aired on November 9, 1995, it is
: This was the second-most watched episode of ER ever, drawing approximately 42 million viewers.
: Empire magazine ranked it as the best episode of the series, noting its high-stakes tension. Where to Watch