Watching ER

So the sad news is that we’ve only got until the end of March for new episodes of ER. Which means just as I’ve taken over the site, the show is going to be over! Nooooo! The good news is that we get to see tons of our favorite characters, such as Dr. Corday! Now I know Thursday’s episode was a bit…strange…but I also know that it was really nice to see Dr. Corday. I only wish she’d returned to the ER just to say hi to everyone! And I love that Jerry has been back, and, of course, seeing Dr. Greene was absolutely amazing.

Am I the only one who still cries whenever I see the episode that he dies?

Anyway, we do have a few spoilers about what is going to happen in the next few episodes, and about which characters are coming back. In order to make sure that those who don’t want to know aren’t forced to know, I’m putting all of the spoilers that I’ve got under the break!

If you clicked here, you probably want to know some spoilers, especially which characters are going to be returning to County General. Here’s all the info that I currently have!

AIR DATE: 1/22/09
LOVE IS COMPLICATED—COURTNEY B. VANCE (“LAW AND ORDER, CRIMINAL INTENT”) GUEST STARS—Morris (Scott Grimes) treats a complicated case involving a young girl that was hit while riding her bike. Gates (John Stamos) can’t seem to shake his feelings for Sam (Linda Cardellini). Meanwhile, Neela (Parminder Nagra) gets flustered when Dr. Brenner (David Lyons) returns from Australia. Angela Bassett also stars.

The rest of the spoilers about the episodes are what is known as “casting call” info - there’s no synopsis but we can get a really good idea about what is going to happen based on what actors the studio was looking for..

[JOANIE LIPSON]
This 33 year old, working class Chicago Caucasian single mother comes into the ER after crashing her car in the ambulance bay outside County General. She has a hip injury from the accident, but after examining her further, a serious medical condition emerges. Her 9-year-old daughter was a passenger in the accident and now her life is totally turned upside down…RECURRING GUEST LEAD. Actress will also appear on eps 15, 17, 18

[LUCY LIPSON]
This sympathetic, nice, 9-year-old Caucasian girl is a passenger when her mother crashes the car. Her injuries are slight, but the upheaval in her life is ennormous…RECURRING GUEST LEAD. Actress will also appear on eps 15, 17, 18

[STUART LIPSON]
This working class Chicago Caucasian guy in his late 20s to early 30s is introduced as Lucy’s uncle, but in fact he is her biological father that has dumped the kid with his older sister. Still down on his luck, he flirts with, but then decides against taking on his parental responsibility…GUEST LEAD. Please submit actors who can play the guitar and can sing at least a little. Possible Recurring Guest star

[LEO WESLEY]
This 82 year old African American man comes into the ER after having gone briefly unconscious at home. His daughter has set him up with all kinds of surveillance so that he can stay in his home, and he resents it. Later when a potential surgical condition is revealed, he resists the idea completely and it causes an argument amongst the staff…GUEST LEAD

[PHILIP]
This 7 year old Latino is at his own birthday party, his uncle who is supposed to dress up as a super hero gets drunk and Dr. Morris (Scott Grimes) takes over for him. Later Philip falls off of a jungle gym, dislocating his elbow, and Dr. Morris fixes him…10 lines 3 scenes. PLEASE SUBMIT SMALL 9 YEAR OLDS ONLY

[NANCY]
This African American woman around 50 comes into the ER to see about her dad Leo. She is very worried about her father…6 lines 2 scenes

[TRENT MALLORY] This Caucasian police detective in his 40s, between 5′7 and 5′9, comes into the ER with his partner Claudia Diaz (Justina Machado) to investigate a brawl that started over a girl at a crowded club. Later we learn that some of the injuries were not sustained at the club and Mallory might know lots more than he is saying. 21 lines 6 scenes. Guest Lead

[LARA] This 23 year old African American college student is Dr. Banfield’s (Angela Bassett) niece. She loves her aunt, is grateful for her past support and is happy to honor even the unusual request that is made of her. 9 lines 2 scenes

[JACKSON] This rough African American 19 year old comes into the ER after having been badly injured in the brawl at the club. He only wants medical attention and doesn’t want to say anything about what happened. 9 lines 3 scenes

[ROBBINS] This hotshot surgeon in her late 40s is jovial, but imposing. She welcomes Neela (Parminder Nagra) into the operating room for a heart transplant. 7 lines 1 scene. Please submit actors of all races and ethnicities, particularly Asian

*The following 5 characters are part of a Midsummer Nights Dream themed wedding, and are dressed in Shakespearian garb, similar to the Renaissance Fair

[NINA] This 56 year old Caucasian woman is the wood nymph bride in the Midsummer Nights Dream themed wedding. She has probably taken some “love potion.” 8 lines 2 scenes

[ANDROMEDA] This waify, outdoorsy, Caucasian woman in her mid 20s is the ever-present loving girlfriend of Teddy Lempell (Wallace Shawn) who is presiding over the wedding. 6 lines 3 scenes

[KEVIN] This 34 year old man is the wood nymph groom at the Midsummer Nights Dream themed wedding. He has also partaken of the “love potion.” 4 lines 2 scenes. Please submit actors of all races and ethnicities

[HELENA] This Caucasian woman in her 30s is playing the lyre, or some other Elizabethan instrument, and singing at the Midsummer Nights Dream themed wedding. 4 lines 1 scene. Please submit actors who can play some Elizabethan instrument and sing only.

[FAIRY REVELER] This woman in her 20s or 30s gets her fairy wing caught in the car door. 1 line 1 scene. Please submit actors of all races and ethnicities.

Sam’s (Linda Cardellini) sister. She is 25 years old - attractive, funky, bubbly, extroverted, makes friends in a heartbeat. Smart, but not a great student. Never finished college, but has a passion for fashion design and after many years of struggle, it looks like she’s hit the big time. Her career will take her around the world, away from Dallas, where she cares for her Mom who’s frail, in assisted living. She shows up in Sam’s life with a plan to move Mom to Chicago so Sam can pitch in with her care. This doesn’t go over well, since Mom kicked Sam out of the house 15 years ago when she was pregnant - and they haven’t spoken a word since. Kelly and Sam haven’t been close either - they’ve interacted only once or twice in the past 15 years so there is a lot of work that needs to be done if these sisters are to re-connect.