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The eighth season of the American fictional drama television series ER first aired on September 27, 2001, and concluded on May 16, 2002. The eighth season consists of 22 episodes.
S8.E1 ∙ Four Corners. Weaver returns to the emergency room after a self-imposed sabbatical of three weeks, wondering how her newfound lesbian identity will affect her workplace relationships. Having purposely allowed a mass murderer to die, Greene must keep the secret amidst the scrutiny of his superiors.
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The eighth season of the medical drama series ER which originally aired from NBC on September 27, 2001 and concluded on May 16, 2002. The season consists of 22 episodes. It was released on Region 1 DVD on January 22, 2008. Anthony Edwards and Eriq La Salle both left the show permanently after this season. Sherry Stringfield came back to the show in...
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•Michael Crichton - Executive Producer •John Wells - Executive Producer, Writer •Lydia Woodward - Co-executive Producer, Writer
The season's long storyline of Greene's illness and death and how it affects many characters marked season eight as the first major turning point in the series. For the first time, Carter is centered as the main character of the show at the end of the season and took over as the central character in Season 9 midway through the series, which was a big move in the direction of the show.
After being gone for five years, Susan Lewis returns to the show providing continuity of the earlier years and some closure with Greene. Greene begins to experience health problems and deals with Rachel after she starts causing problems. In addition, Weaver also has a revelation and confronts and accepts her sexuality. The season's long story line of Greene's illness and death and how it affects many characters marks Season 8 as a major turning point in the series. This season also saw a major change in the cast, with four characters leaving, including original characters Greene and Benton as well as Cleo and Dave. Abby helps a neighbor, but faces repercussions and Kovac punches the man who clobbered Abby. Also this season, two new main characters with very different personalities: Michael Gallant and later Greg Pratt were introduced. For the first time, John Carter is centered as the main character of the show at the end of the season. In this season, several staff members face personal and professional pressures, including Greene and Corday who face the most difficult issue of all when their baby overdoses on Ecstasy pills. The two argue after their baby nearly dies. Weaver becomes more aggressive and she accepts that she is a lesbian. Greene's final episode as a regular character is the 21st episode of Season 8. Benton and Finch also leave to make new changes in their lives. After Greene's death, many of the characters become affected, especially Carter who reads two letters to the staff. A plague hits the ER as Season 8 ends. Several members attend Mark's funeral. This season saw the exits of Anthony Edwards, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino and Eriq La Salle as series regulars, including original characters Greene and Peter Benton.
3 days ago · Season 8 of ER saw the death of one of the series' most popular and beloved main characters: Dr. Mark Greene. Here's why he was killed off.
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Series 8 Episode 1. Greene has to face his demons when a board of inquiry investigates the curious death of his serial killer patient. Carter attends his...
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The ER faces a staff shortage when several employees are sent home with food poisoning, including Weaver. Mark and Elizabeth's marriage is in crisis following Ella's hospital admission. Adding to his woes, Mark fears his brain tumor may have returned.
Apr 4, 2015 · Season 8 Episode Guide. 22 Episodes 2001 - 2002. ER returns for an eighth season of the hit show that has lost none of its freshness, and only gone from strength to strength alongside the...
