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Doctors recount the most memorable cases they’ve ever encountered. Unusual, touching, humorous or life-changing – no story is too big or too small when it comes to the ER.
2004
In order to get a snakebite victim the correct anti-venom, a doctor has to find the type of snake that he has been bitten by.
The doctors treat patients with various problems. Two patients have internal bleeding, one passes out after drinking cold water, and a man who cut off his own hand with a meat cleaver because he was tired of the problems it was giving him.
An artist has to have his hand reattached after accidentally cutting it off while working on a new project.
A 6-year-old boy who punctured his skull with a pitchfork is rushed into surgery; a woman refuses treatment by a black doctor.
Victims of a plane crash bring reporters when they come to the small E.R. Meanwhile, a doctor faces a difficult decision about a teen patient.
A 33-year-old is declared brain-dead from a gunshot wound, and the victim's wife agrees to keep her husband on life support until his organs can be harvested and donated.
Cops arrive at the E.R. with a suspected criminal. Meanwhile, the doctors try their best to save a boy with severe head injuries.
An X-ray reveals a five-inch piece of glass lodged in a man's brain.
2005
Whe a man's religion keeps him from getting the proper treatment for a snake bite, the doctors try to find some way to help him. A circus performer bitten by a poisonous snake — requiring immediate antivenom and stabilization to prevent fatal envenomation. A baby delivered in a car park — a rare and dangerous scenario where the team must manage both the newborn and the mother under unusual conditions. Other urgent cases — possibly involving a 600‑pound patient in respiratory distress, a paralegal beaten up with a suspicious story, and other emergencies that demand rapid triage and intervention
2010
A nurse who collapses in the ER, and a doctor must open her chest and manually take her heart in his hand to try to save her life Greek festival chaos: the ER goes nuts during a Greek festival when a child has an unknown allergic reaction Two teens are brought in saying that they had been attacked by a scimitar-wielding gang.
A pregnant woman's leg pain turns out to be a flesh-eating virus, threatening life and limb. A veteran who swallows razor blades on a dare. A young bride who collapses just before her wedding.
2012
Pipe in Head – A conscious man is wheeled into the ER with a two‑inch section of pipe lodged in his mouth after he runs through a chain‑link fence Bleeding Bride – A young bride begins experiencing unstoppable bleeding for reasons that are not immediately clear, and her groom is unaware of the severity Prison Break – Two prisoners from rival gangs are brought into the ER at the same time, raising questions about whether they are telling the truth or hiding something
2006
A jewelry shop owner undergoes open-heart surgery after being shot during a robbery.
A Woman is attacked by mountain lion. A difficult lady has abdominal problems. A child with large thorns and splinters all over her body
Comprised of three stories: "Mother and Fetus Shot" "Frozen from Fiji" "Traveling Bullet"
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
A 21-year-old man has suffered internal injuries in a motorcycle accident.
A woman comes into the ER with severe abdominal pain and claims there is an alien in her stomach.
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.
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.
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.
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
The screaming man A grown man calls 911 and screams incessantly for no obvious reason. The ice‑cold mother A young mother arrives alert but with a dangerously low body temperature (around 88°F). This “ice cold” state could indicate severe underlying illness, shock The boy who denies overdosing A young boy is suspected of overdosing on drugs, but he insists he did not take anything.
A college student collapses in the ER, and doctors do hours of CPR, hoping she'll revive. A young woman is admitted with bulging neck veins A man has an erection that will not subside A doctor struggles with how to break the bad news about a woman who had collapsed at her 70th birthday party.
A Young nurse collapses – A 25‑year‑old nurse suffers a seizure and cardiac arrest in the ER. Her colleagues must perform CPR and attempt to restart her heart Baby with “maggots” in her hands – A young father brings his infant daughter into the ER, convinced she has maggots in her hands Woman with “cursed” liver – A patient is in severe pain, claiming her liver is cursed by a demon
Internal bleeding in an unconscious woman A woman arrives at the ER unconscious and is found to be bleeding internally. Four‑day erection A man presents with an erection that has lasted four days, a rare and medically complex situation. Knife in the chest The episode also includes a woman who comes in with a knife protruding from her chest
House fire victim – A woman is pulled from a burning building and immediately suffers a heart attack in the ER, requiring urgent medical intervention. Schizophrenic patient – A man with schizophrenia believes he has someone else’s face, leading to finding out he has cancer Untrained student delivers a baby – An inexperienced medical student is mistakenly identified as a doctor and must deliver a newborn under pressure.
Husband’s strange breath – An ER nurse brings her delirious husband to the hospital. She notices an unusual clue: his breath smells like mothballs Postpartum seizure – A first-time mother, after delivering her baby, becomes incoherent and goes into life‑threatening convulsions Twin doctors and a scam – Identical twin doctors working at different ERs encounter a patient attempting to fraudulently obtain painkillers
The Doctor’s Wife – A physician’s spouse is admitted to the ER with what appears to be rectal bleeding. Campstove Stuffing – A man arrives stuck to a camping stove, requiring urgent medical attention to remove him safely without causing further injury. Littlest Stroke – A six‑year‑old boy experiences a stroke
Shooting victim – A man who has been shot is brought into the ER Rottweiler gets loose – While the shooting victim is being treated, the patient’s Rottweiler escapes and becomes a hazard inside the ER Comatose man with rash – A young man arrives in a coma, covered with a suspicious rash
Radioactive Rocks Lockdown – A teacher brings radioactive rocks into the ER, causing a dangerous lockdown. Uncontrollable Bleeding – A dialysis patient is bleeding heavily and doctors are unable to stop it Cactus Needle Coverage – A drunk, naked man falls onto a cactus and becomes covered in cactus needles
Stabbing victim with a hole in the heart – A man arrives at the ER after a stabbing. His heart has a hole Woman accused of demonic possession – A young woman experiences seizures and other symptoms that lead her family to believe she is possessed. Man with an unusual object – A man comes in with a vibrator inserted into his rectum. He offers to pay cash to ensure the condition is not documented
Army doctors in Iraq attempting to save three soldiers who lost limbs in an IED explosion A toddler's playful bite causes a rapidly spreading infection on the face of a recent liver transplant patient.
Treatment of a young boy's broken leg turns into an investigation that may reveal child abuse.
The revived patient dilemma – A doctor must decide whether to continue resuscitation efforts on an older patient after prolonged CPR Street stabbing – Two nurses encounter a man who has been stabbed outside and attempt to save him before he can reach the ER Cruise ship emergency – A doctor working on a cruise ship realizes that her ideal job has turned into a nightmare when faced with a serious medical crisis at sea
A man comes into the ER coughing up blood A patient complains of having bugs in her scalp A 15-year-old hit in the head with a baseball appears to have a concussion, but a CT scan reveals massive brain bleeding, and he suffers kidney failure. A patient has lost a finger in a snow blower.
An 11-year-old girl has streptococcal pneumonia, which has a high fatality rate.
Seven‑year‑old boy who was struck by a truck and suffered a traumatic amputation of his left arm A patient with a dangerous rash A 16‑year‑old football player who suddenly could not walk
The force of a tornado drove a fence picket through Julie's neck. Father‑son surgeons working together in the ER, each dealing with a separate trauma while managing a short staff. A child admitted with symptoms resembling scurvy, prompting a diagnostic and treatment challenge.
A teenager rushes to the ER after a football game. A woman admitted after eight days of persistent hiccups — an unusual and potentially serious condition. An ER “frequent flyer” who becomes combative after doctors suspect she is trying to deceive staff into giving her painkillers.
A skier hits a tree at 50 mph. Spear-fishing accident – A spear-fisher catches a fish but accidentally skewers a friend’s leg, creating a medical emergency. Child choking – A young child is admitted to the ER after choking on a foreign object.
A stack of drywall collapses on a young boy. An inmate is admitted after she has swallowed three toothbrushes. A Greek woman is admitted with abdominal pains, complaining about the female doctor, not realizing that she understands Greek.
A six-year-old girl is Rushed to the ER with intermittent Seizures. A driver falls asleep at the wheel, suffering a traumatic amputation A woman with psychiatric problems fakes fainting
A crazed gunman storms a large metropolitan hospital and opens fire in the ER. A handyman who fell of a ladder makes a concrete cast for his broken ankle. A child is hit in the head with a golf ball.
A car accident ejects a young boy from a vehicle. A 56-year-old man breaks his leg walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding Officers bring in a man stabbed at a nearby bus stop.
A team of doctors tries to save a patrol officer's life.
A rattlesnake bites the 2-year-old son of a snakebite expert. A golf course injury — A scuffle between two men, Alex Mulligen and his cousin Jamie, in Palm Springs ends with Jamie driving a golf club through Alex’s ear and out the top of his head. severe fall — A young man sustains a badly broken leg after jumping from a second‑story window, with his girlfriend’s father arriving close behind
A 4lb steel hook impales the skull of construction worker. A man keeps passing out for no apparent reason after bowel movements
A ruptured brain aneurysm threatens to kill the ER's medical director. A patient with a bug lodged in her ear. A frat boy experiencing seizures.
A mugging victim arrives with two bullet wounds to the brain. A bodybuilder with a large boil needing lancing. A man with maggots in his foot. A double shooting in a parking lot after a church service
Follow the case of a boy with an oxygen deficiency and bizarre brown blood. A young mother preparing for gall bladder surgery is shocked when she learns her son is critically ill A disoriented minister is found wandering a shipyard, making bizarre statements about wanting to buy an aircraft carrier A man suffers a severe hand injury after getting it caught in a meat grinder
2005
The doctors face one of their toughest cases ever when a patient that has been attacked by a mountain lion comes to the E.R. with the most severe injuries that the doctors have ever encountered. Meanwhile, one woman complains of being dizzy but ends up actually being high. Also, a young girl is stuck by thousands of needles after rolling down the side of a cliff. Teen Impaled in Car Crash A car carrying two teenage girls collides with a fence, sending a pole through the windshield and into the driver’s chest, continuing through the seat into the passenger’s thigh . The ER team must act quickly to stabilize the patient, remove the embedded object, and address potential internal injuries. Child Stung by Bees A little girl is brought in after being stung by bees. The episode focuses on the medical response to allergic reactions, the need for rapid assessment, and the steps taken to prevent anaphylactic shock
A man is shot through the heart while his store is being robbed. Incident: A young boy is attacked by a shark while at the beach, sustaining severe injuries. Ear Complaint Incident: On the same on Halloween night, a lady is screaming in agony as there is something in her ear, and it needs to come out.
Snake Bite Crisis: A man is bitten by a deadly rattlesnake and because of religious reasons cannot receive a blood transfusion; the ER doctors race to combat the toxins in his system without compromising his beliefs Motorcycle Accident: A motorcyclist arrives at the ER with a branch impaled through his helmet into his neck, requiring immediate and careful intervention to prevent further injury
Recurring ER case — a young girl who had been admitted a week earlier for a medical issue, treated, and discharged. When she returns, she is now unable to move from the waist down, raising concerns about a possible worsening condition or a new injury
After a tornado strikes Oklahoma, a woman comes to the E.R. with a fence picket impaled through her head. A stabbing victim undergoes a risky chest incision A car accident brings a pet iguana into the ER.
The E.R. doctors have to reattach a 7-year-old boy's arm after he is involved in a truck accident. Meanwhile, a teenage boy comes to the hospital unable to move his ankles and feet. Anaphylactic Shock – A patient arrives in critical condition, going into anaphylactic shock, requiring rapid intervention to stabilize breathing and circulation Severe Skin Rash – A man presents with a rash that is baffling to doctors and later causes him to collapse, likely due to a severe allergic reaction or systemic illness Ninja Sword Self-Injury – A man stabs himself with a ninja sword, adding a dramatic and unusual element to the episode’s mix of medical urgency and patient behavior
A young boy is rushed to the emergency room immediately after a football game. A Sergeant Home from Iraq with a Stab Wound – The episode opens with a U.S. Army sergeant returning from Iraq who has been stabbed in the heart. A Woman with Earthworms in Her Arms – One of the most bizarre cases, this patient presents with earthworms embedded in her arms. A Man Shot in His Ear – A young man arrives with a gunshot wound to his ear, requiring immediate surgical attention. A Woman Overdosing on Diet Pills – The episode also covers a patient who has overdosed on diet pills, showcasing the dangers of substance abuse and the medical steps taken to reverse the effects
A skier runs into bad luck after hitting a tree at 50 miles per hour when his blood will not clot and the power goes out at the emergency room. A woman with a habit of eating toilet paper complains of abdominal pains A patient in a correctional facility is found unresponsive and running a high fever.
Doctors have to not only worry about a patient's severed arm, but also the amount of damage that his liver and splein have suffered. The Gypsy King A man claiming to be the “king of the gypsies” arrives at the ER accompanied by a group of followers who refuse to leave his side The Retired Admiral A retired admiral is admitted with a rapidly worsening condition that baffles the doctors
A boy that has been crushed under a heavy stack of drywall is brought in with a possibilty of multiple organ failure. A plane crash sends the reporters swarming to a small community ER with three victims A teenager has serious head trauma and the doctor must decide whether to bore holes in his head or wait for more help.
A woman on the way to her own wedding has a car accident and is sent to the ER with severe facial injuries. Meanwhile, a prisoner comes to the ER, but the doctors are wary of him.
A drunken cowboy ends up in the ER The Traveling Bullet: In most gunshot wounds, a bullet exits the body at the same site it entered. Here, the bullet entered the thigh but continued through the body, striking another area — in this case, the chest — causing both leg and chest injuries
A young boy is brought in that has been ejected from a car which caused a severed head and doctors need to race to save his life Cops bring in a man suspected of robbing a bank A patient complains of chest pains.
Doctors must fight to save an injured police officer's legs. While this happens, a royal prinncess has a hangover A boy gets a blood clot and could die. A multiple personality disorder patient comes in with strange markings all over her body and chest A man is rushed to the ER with a 16-inch bar protruding from his neck.
A snakebite specialist finds it difficult to treat his own son. A young boy who broke his leg was drugged up with weed A golfer got a golf club through his head. Train‑Injury: A young boy’s feet are crushed by a train, and ER surgeons race to save his life through urgent orthopedic intervention. Stomach Pain Patient: A man with suspected perforated bowel faces family hesitation after a prior bad surgical outcome Rapid Infection in a Firefighter: A rookie doctor struggles to convince her surgeon that a spreading infection in a female firefighter’s arm may be flesh‑eating bacteria, requiring aggressive treatment Wilderness Rescue: A doctor undertakes a two‑hour wilderness trek to retrieve a hiker who has fallen into a creek
2013
Car–cow collision – A man crashes his vehicle into a cow, arriving at the ER completely covered in manure. Stiletto heel injury – A woman presents with a high‑heeled shoe heel lodged in her cheek, requiring urgent removal and treatment. “Dying of a broken heart” – A patient claims she is dying from emotional distress, prompting the medical team to investigate the cause. Probationary doctor’s patient – A doctor on probation faces a patient’s death, but the outcome is uncertain — does the patient actually die?
A disoriented young woman in a bunny costume — She checks into the ER in a state of confusion A physician and a severed thumb — A doctor treats a patient with a severed thumb, but later faces a personal dilemma when he cannot treat a cut on his own boyfriend’s hand A young man with lost sensation in his legs — Medical staff investigate whether the patient has genuinely lost feeling in his legs or if there is another explanation
The deranged cowboy – A man, described as “deranged,” arrives at the ER drenched in sweat, saliva, and urine, with no clear explanation for his condition. Metal rod injury – A young woman is found with a metal rod impaled into the side of her head, requiring urgent surgical intervention Teenage girls’ breathing crisis – Two teenage girls present dangerously short of breath
Belly dancer collapse – A professional belly dancer collapses while working at a hooka bar. ER staff must quickly assess and stabilize her, uncovering the cause of her sudden illness Elderly patient’s lung collapse – An older man’s lung collapses, requiring urgent medical intervention. The episode also shows the doctor working to mend the patient and reconcile his bickering family Child with seizures – A six‑year‑old girl is admitted with seizures. The medical team investigates the underlying cause of her convulsions
Storm‑stranded patient A critical patient is stranded in the ER by a severe storm. Doctors face a dilemma: the surgery needed to save the patient cannot be performed due to the storms impact Two ladies, breathless Two women, out for the night, end up in the ER in a state of severe shortness of breath. Theft report A bewildered man is brought to the ER by the sheriff after reporting a theft.
Chocolate Pudding Craving A psychiatric patient presents with an insatiable craving for chocolate pudding. Severe Anaphylactic Shock Another patient arrives in severe anaphylactic shock, allergic to something present in the ER Swollen Face A man with a bizarrely swollen face is brought in and must be convinced to remain for treatment
Snake bite crisis – A patient bitten by a snake arrives in the ER, but life‑saving anti‑venom is unavailable, putting the patient’s life in jeopardy. Life‑threatening C‑section – A mother is near death after a C‑section; doctors must weigh treatment options in a high‑stakes surgical situation. Bizarre patient diagnosis – A patient is masturbating in the ER; a young doctor must diagnose and manage the situation professionally.
Woman stuck in a toilet bowl – A patient becomes lodged in a toilet bowl and remains trapped for more than 18 hours Man mangled by a stump grinder – Another patient suffers severe injuries after being caught in or struck by a stump grinder, a piece of heavy machinery used for cutting tree stumps
Violent patient case – A pregnant ER doctor faces a dangerous situation when a violent patient cannot be sedated Life‑threatening headache – A mother on a family vacation develops an unexplained headache that turns out to be life‑threatening Fencepost trauma – A man with a fencepost embedded in his torso jumps the triage line during a busy ER night
ER doctor who must decide if a convicted murderer is faking paralysis as part of a prison escape plan A father stabbed in the heart while protecting his son — a life‑threatening injury requiring immediate surgical intervention. A college cheerleader in cardiac arrest after a night out with her boyfriend — a sudden, critical heart emergency.
Dumpster Smash The central case features a man who is accidentally crushed by a dumpster. Emergency responders work to stabilize hi Nun and prostitute Two very different patients — an elderly nun and a drunk prostitute — are treated in the ER at the same time Stroke and rare virus A woman presents with symptoms of a stroke, but her medical intern son suspects she may have a rare, potentially fatal virus instead.
Off‑duty ER doctor’s emergency – An ER physician, while off duty and en route to the hospital, diagnoses his own critical illness Remote hospital threat – A visiting ER doctor works at a remote facility and faces a dangerous threat while on duty Scuba diving patient – A patient returns to the ER multiple times after a scuba diving trip, each visit marked by ominous symptoms that raise serious concerns
Dog bite to the face A young woman is rushed to the ER after a dog bites her on the face ER doctor overcomes fears An ER physician confronts and overcomes personal fears in a high-pressure situation Cardiac arrest The episode also covers a patient experiencing cardiac arrest
A mountain biker has multiple injuries A man's legs are severed A drunken bachelor.
Frozen patient – A young man arrives at the ER in a life‑threatening state, frozen and pulseless Anniversary party emergency – A man becomes deathly ill while celebrating his own anniversary party Heart attack and hidden secret – A patient suffering a heart attack cannot be rushed to the operating room because of an embarrassing hidden secret
2014
Giant snapping turtle case – A man is bitten on the neck by a massive alligator snapping turtle, and Dr. Bob Slay must quickly find a way to make the turtle release its grip Chainsaw impalement – A tree trimmer is impaled by his own chainsaw while working high above the ground
Skewered Skydivers – Two skydivers are both impaled by the same fence post after a mishap. They are rushed into the ER, and Dr. Bob Slay and the team work to stabilize and remove the debris from their bodies Breathless Bar – Multiple patrons at a dance club suddenly stop breathing. Dr. Jasper must quickly determine the cause of the sudden respiratory failure and work to save the patients Matrimony Makeup – A bride-to-be risks missing her wedding when her finger becomes stuck in a makeup jar
A party attendee lands in the ER after suddenly becoming paralyzed Adoctor without the right equipment must improvise to save a boy that was crushed by an ATV Dr. Jasper accidentally injects herself with epinephrine and has to work through the rush.
A hospital worker who feels she’s dying but tests normal A physician whose young son is a patient in her own ER A woman whose wild mushroom picking leads to an ER
Mysterious claw injury – A man arrives at the ER apparently clawed by a tiger Missing bullet – Another patient insists he has been shot in the head, yet the bullet cannot be found Brain‑dead woman – A woman is declared brain dead, but one ER doctor insists she can be saved
Blue skin mystery – A man comes into the ER with unusual blue skin. Doctors struggle to determine the cause Teenage girl’s abdominal pain – A girl has been suffering from abdominal pains for years, and medical teams have been unable to diagnose the problem Plane crash survivor – A doctor works to save the life of the only survivor from a plane crash
Teenager’s bulging tummy – A young patient arrives with a visibly distended abdomen and stomach pains Man yelling for his “car” – A delirious man repeatedly calls for his car, which turns out to be a clue in his own attempted murder case College co‑ed stops breathing – A female college student mysteriously loses her breathing, prompting urgent medical intervention
Man thinking he’s constipated – A patient arrives at the ER believing he is simply constipated, but his actual condition is far more serious and life‑threatening. Doctor in cardiac arrest – A young woman in cardiac arrest is being treated by a doctor who, in the same moment, is also attending to two other patients. Patient’s family clueless – A patient’s family is unaware of critical information about their loved one’s condition, leaving the medical team without essential context and forcing them to work under time pressure to communicate and act effectively
Two patients with bizarre fishing injuries — likely involving entanglement or equipment hazards that required urgent medical intervention Critical decisions after a car accident — where doctors had to make rapid, high‑stakes choices to save lives
Student breathing crisis – An ER doctor investigates why a student is struggling to breathe, uncovering possible hidden risks from his fraternity brothers Roof fall and shovel impalement – A man falls from a roof and is impaled by a shovel Police officer’s heart attack – A police officer suffers a heart attack in the ER
Unresponsive golfer – A golfer arrives in the ER unresponsive and requires immediate life‑saving surgery Three near‑naked adults – Three adults, almost completely undressed, create chaos in the ER Accidental shooting – A patient is accidentally shot by his own brother Marathon runner pushing limits – A marathon runner goes too far, straining his body to the breaking point and risking serious injury
A minor injury turns deadly; a health fanatic in a comatose state; multiple critical patients. geriatric playboy who comes in with a minor injury that rapidly turns deadly
A resort doctor must treat a man critically injured by a boat propeller. Later, the ER computers go down.
Three emergency deliveries and a turf war – Multiple women go into labor at the same time in the ER, creating a competition between the ER team and the hospital’s labor‑and‑delivery department for control of the deliveries. Two gunshot victims with a surprising connection – Two patients arrive with gunshot wounds, and the episode reveals an unexpected link between them. Unidentified jogger in a coma – A jogger is found unconscious and placed in a coma; ER staff become detectives, trying to identify her and locate her family.
The “twist” – A newlywed’s hand gets stuck in a kitchen appliance, creating a dangerous The “shout” – A woman presents with a rare and severe condition where blood flow is limited to only half of her brain, a situation that can be life‑threatening and requires immediate intervention.
The plaster‑masked student A college student is brought into the ER with her face completely covered by a plaster mask. The unusual presentation confuses the medical team Stroke patient’s erratic heart A patient who has suffered a stroke experiences a heart rhythm problem where the heart repeatedly stops and restarts without any intervention. Two teens with similar bizarre symptoms Two teenage patients arrive separately, each with unusual symptoms that turn out to be related.
An injured ER doctor stages a show to stop a patient’s violent outbursts. A man’s heart fails while his daughter and girlfriend fight. A family of a severely burned patient prays for a miracle on Christmas Eve
Patient found stiff after a fall — doctors investigate the cause of the unusual symptom. Boy impaled in the neck by a bottle rocket — a rare and dangerous injury. Man tasered by police in the ER — a tense encounter between law enforcement and medical staff.
This Special episodes features ten of the craziest stories from the first 100 episodes.
Two patients arrive at the ER with bizarre fishing injuries; a martial arts instructor suffers abdominal pains; teenage victims of a car crash fill a small ER.
An ER doctor gets his patient drunk to save his life; doctors are concerned when a patient is stiff after a fall; another is tasered by police; a boy is impaled in the neck by a bottle rocket.
Bridesmaid’s near-fatal drink – A woman at a wedding celebration nearly drinks herself to death Oyster anniversary disaster – A middle‑aged man, celebrating his anniversary with oysters, develops septic shock, a life‑threatening infection, and is rushed to the ER Birthday boy’s emergency – A child celebrating a birthday is suddenly taken to the ER, with the episode showing the medical team’s response
Doctors join their impaled patients for a few rounds of How Did That Get There.
bride suffering from kidney stones who is determined not to take off her wedding dress "blue pee epidemic” involving a group of frat boys
A first hand look at individuals who didn't expect to become human shish kabobs.
2012
Bridesmaid Meltdown – A woman, after a wedding event, consumes an excessive amount of alcohol and ends up in a life‑threatening coma. Eye Popper – A man arrives with a severe injury in which an eyeball has protruded from its socket. Abandoned Infant – A premature baby is found abandoned in the ER
Crowbar impalement – A man arrives at the ER after being impaled through the skull with a crowbar Internal worm infection – A woman presents with symptoms that turn out to be caused by a rare internal parasitic infection. Delusional bride – A bride in pain refuses to remove her wedding dress, even though she needs treatment for a kidney stone.
Fraternity with “blue urine” – An entire fraternity becomes ill with a condition causing blue-colored urine Pregnant woman and spider bite – A pregnant patient is bitten by a spider, creating a life-threatening situation for both mother and baby Comatose drug runner – A comatose patient is later revealed to be a drug trafficker who swallowed heroin
A patient can't remember the past 20 years and her doctor desperately needs to know what she's forgotten.
A bride can't go through with her wedding because she feels possessed by creatures crawling in her head. pregnant woman delivers a baby in the front seat of her car An ER doctor yells encouragement at a comatose heart attack patient, trying to stimulate him to fight for his life
Woman with sore throat and wheezing – A patient presents with a sore throat and difficulty breathing Family illness at a birthday party – An entire family becomes sick during a celebration, leading to a coordinated ER response to diagnose and treat multiple patients at once. Man acting like a child – A grown man suddenly begins behaving in a childlike manner, which the medical team must assess for possible neurological, psychiatric, or other underlying causes.
Seizures from severe headache – A patient arrives with intense headaches that escalate into seizures Wrestler’s persistent vomiting – A professional wrestler has been vomiting for five consecutive days Naked, combative woman – A woman is found running naked in her yard, acting combative, and is taken to the ER for evaluation
Teen with ectopic pregnancy – A young patient presents with internal bleeding from an ectopic pregnancy but insists she has never had sex Young mother in and out of flatline – A mother-to-be slips in and out of cardiac arrest Healthy patient refusing to leave – A patient who is otherwise healthy refuses to leave the ER
On Christmas Eve, a man dressed as Santa is near death, and his wife asks the doctor to harvest his semen A man cannot breathe because a live fish is stuck in his throat
2015
Man’s sudden doubling in size – An ER physician must investigate why a patient’s face and body abruptly double in size Woman burning from the inside out – A young woman arrives at the ER after a day at the beach, suffering from an internal fever or burning sensation that doctors must diagnose Old man’s emotional secret – A grumpy elderly patient nearly dies before finally revealing a deeply personal, emotional secret that may be linked to his condition
Pianist’s Missing Finger – A pianist accidentally has a finger sawed off. His wife and dog arrive at the ER with him Pacemaker Paradox – A man’s pacemaker is killing him yet keeping him alive, creating a life‑threatening conflict Bachelorette Party Emergency – After a bachelor party, a nurse’s fiancé behaves bizarrely and requires urgent medical care
Pregnant woman shot in the abdomen – A patient is critically injured in a gunshot wound to the belly. She refuses certain diagnostic tests and treatments, putting both her life and her baby’s in jeopardy. Doctor victim of car burglary – An ER physician becomes the victim of a burglary in her car. She suspects one of her patients may be involved Storm delays life‑saving surgery – Severe weather prevents an ER team from performing a critical operation on a patient in time, forcing them to make difficult decisions about treatment options and patient outcomes
Engagement ring injury – A woman tries on an engagement ring that is too large, causing it to get caught and risking the loss of her finger. Bodybuilder’s breathing crisis – A bodybuilder arrives unable to breathe Gunshot victim – A patient arrives with a gunshot wound
Halloween zombie with a problem below the belt – A patient dressed as a zombie for Halloween arrives at the ER with an unusual injury or condition, confusing the medical staff. Two unconscious men in an accident – After a crash, doctors and police work to determine which of the two men was the carjacker, adding a forensic and investigative element to the case. Doctor’s mistake that explains a patient’s condition – A misstep or misdiagnosis by a doctor turns out to be the key to understanding a patient’s illness.
Cosmetic surgery complication – A woman undergoes a facelift procedure, but the operation goes terribly wrong, leading to serious complications Chaplain’s mysterious change – A hospital chaplain suddenly exhibits an unexpected personality shift, baffling the ER staff and raising questions about his mental state Emergency obstetric crisis – A pregnant woman presents with severe, life‑threatening symptoms that require urgent medical intervention
A man's head is impaled by a trophy deer's antlers, a nurse's ex brings his new girlfriend to the ER and more. A college student whose head is impaled by a trophy deer’s antlers after a hunting accident, leaving him in critical condition A semi-conscious car crash victim is brought in, and the ER team works to stabilize her while trying to determine if she may still have a baby at the scene A nurse’s ex-boyfriend brings his new girlfriend to the ER
Sword‑Impaled Man in a Role‑Playing Battle – The episode opens with a man who has been injured in a medieval role‑playing event. A sword has been impaled through his head Patient Afraid of Germs – Another case involves a critically ill patient who refuses medical treatment because of an intense fear of germs Two Patients with the Same Life‑Threatening Symptoms – The episode also covers a pair of patients presenting with identical, severe symptoms, forcing the ER staff to work together to diagnose and treat both
Gunshot Victims Case – A doctor treats three patients who claim to be innocent bystanders after a shooting. The police are determined to find out who actually fired the shot First Day on the Job – Emergency Brain Surgery – On his very first day as a doctor, a new physician must perform an emergency brain surgery in the ER. Diabetic Coma in a Bride-to-Be – A young woman, recently engaged, suddenly slips into a diabetic coma.
Woman stops eating because she believes she is dead — The patient’s belief in her own death leads to a complete cessation of eating, creating a medical and psychological dilemma for the ER team. Runner goes blind in one eye during a marathon — A competitive runner suffers a sudden vision loss in one eye while running, prompting emergency evaluation and possible cause investigation. Doctors are baffled by an ER tech's stroke-like symptoms, until someone he loves also becomes ill
A time‑critical medical intervention (e.g., a patient in cardiac arrest needing immediate surgery). A competitive or race‑related accident (e.g., a sports injury, a racing incident, or a time‑pressure scenario in the ER). A patient whose condition worsens rapidly, forcing the ER team to act quickly to save their life.
Deliveries in unusual locations: One doctor delivers a baby in an elevator, another in a car High-stakes C-section: A mother is near death after a C-section, and doctors must make urgent treatment decisions to save her life Unplanned births: Partners and parents are caught off guard, adding emotional and logistical challenges for the medical team.
A rare and dramatic emergency: a woman gives birth in the passenger seat of her car while her husband is unconscious
The ER team recounts a harrowing event where a patient was trapped in an elevator with someone who turned out to be a dangerous intruder.
Couch Creature A woman begins to believe her neighbors are trying to kill her. The ER staff must investigate her claims and determine if there’s any truth to her fears Hunter’s Heart A man is brought in near death after an arrow pierces his chest. Doctors race to stabilize him and figure out the circumstances leading to the injury Secret Vacation Two women arrive at the ER with swollen abdomens but refuse to explain the cause of their pain. The ER team works to diagnose and treat them
2014
Toxic Fumes and Paranoia – A woman who inhaled toxic fumes now believes her neighbors wants to kill her Arrow Injury and Pacemaker Failure – A man is near death after an arrow pierces his chest and severs the wires to his pacemaker. Swollen Abdomens and Pain Relief – Two women with swollen abdomens demand pain relief, leading to a medical mystery.
A circus sword-swallower with persistent hiccups – The episode opens with a performer suffering from a long-lasting case of hiccups A mother and daughter collapse in the ER for different reasons – Two patients, a mother and her daughter, both collapse in the emergency room, but the causes are completely unrelated. A woman loses control of her legs at her daughter’s graduation – The final case involves a woman who suddenly loses mobility during a milestone event
An ER doctor’s friend arriving at the hospital in a combative and out‑of‑control state, attacking the doctor and others in the ER. Cyclist’s throat torn open when a driver opens a car door in her path — a sudden, violent injury requiring urgent airway management. Nursing student found passed out — a case that likely involves sudden illness or injury, prompting a rapid assessment and treatment. A man impaled in the abdomen by a stiletto heel — a rare and dangerous trauma that tests the ER team’s ability to stabilize and operate under pressure
Young Girl Paralyzed from the Waist Down A young girl is brought in after being struck by a hockey puck, leading to a sudden and mysterious paralysis from the waist down. Suspicious Headache Complaint A young man presents with a severe splitting headache, but his motives appear suspicious. Bride‑to‑Be with Appendicitis On her wedding day, a bride‑to‑be is diagnosed with appendicitis.
Seizure in a 7-year-old boy The episode opens with a seizing 7-year-old boy whose condition is critical. Doctors at the ER are unable to reach him quickly enough, so they use a robot operated remotely by a specialist at another hospital to perform emergency treatment. Chef’s tongue swelling A chef arrives in the ER with a rapidly swelling tongue. The situation is urgent — if left untreated, she will lose the ability to breath Woman insists on treating her dog first A woman who has crashed her car insists that her injured dog be treated before her own injuries.
Surgeon Falls While Helping a Patient A surgeon requires urgent treatment after falling off a bed while attempting to assist a patient. Man with a Slashed Wrist Has a Secret A man arrives with a slashed wrist, but his injury is just the surface of a more complex personal and medical situation. Unexpected Birth and Medical Surprise A woman gives birth unexpectedly, shocking the ER staff. Her delivery is complicated by an intact amniotic sac, which confuses her doctor. Later, she reveals she is actually having twins
Young Boy at a Sleepover Party – A child at a sleepover suddenly loses control of his arms and legs Woman Shot at Her Own Bachelorette Party – A woman is injured in a shooting at her own bachelorette celebration, requiring immediate trauma care Air Bubbles in a Woman’s Arteries Causing a Stroke – A woman develops a stroke due to air bubbles in her arteries, a rare but serious condition that demands rapid diagnosis and intervention
Knifing Victim with Seizures – A patient who has been stabbed suddenly begins seizing. Doctors are unable to treat him until they determine the underlying cause ER Physician in an Unexpected Emergency – An ER physician is on a date at a restaurant when she is pulled into an emergency to save a dying child. Pregnant Woman’s Rapid Heart Rate – A pregnant woman experiences an unusually fast heart rate, prompting medical evaluation and intervention
Keeping a Secret in Labor A young woman in labor pleads with the ER doctor to keep her pregnancy and delivery a secret from her father. Twins with Similar Symptoms The episode also features a case where twins present with confusing, similar symptoms. 3. Pulseless Patient The third storyline involves a man who appears to have no pulse or blood pressure but is still alive and breathing. His condition is baffling to the medical staff
Stiletto Heel Injury – A man is impaled in the abdomen by a stiletto heel, a rare and dangerous trauma that requires rapid surgical intervention to prevent life‑threatening complication Seizures in an Outdoorsman – A seemingly healthy outdoor enthusiast suffers a series of unexplained seizures Identical Headaches – Two patients independently complain of identical headaches
The Pregnant Patient - A pregnant woman is shot in the abdomen. She refuses certain tests and treatments, which puts both her life and the baby’s at risk. The Burglary Suspect - A doctor becomes the victim of a car burglary. In the aftermath, she suspects her patient may be the culprit. The Storm-Disrupted Surgery - A life-saving surgery is scheduled for a patient, but a severe storm delays it. The ER team must find ways to prepare for the procedure despite the weather-related obstacles
Flesh-Eating Virus in a Pregnant Woman A pregnant woman arrives with severe leg pain. Initial tests don’t reveal the cause, but the situation quickly escalates when doctors discover she has a rare flesh-eating virus. Desert Storm Veteran Swallows Razor Blades A veteran from the Desert Storm era swallows multiple razor blades on a dare. The ER team must act fast to prevent catastrophic internal injuries, as the blades could cause severe damage to vital organs Bride-to-Be’s Wedding Day Collapse A bride-to-be collapses at the altar during her wedding ceremony. Doctors must stabilize her before the ceremony continues
Panicked moms-to-be and their anxious partners delivering far outside of their birth plans.
A young woman arrives at the ER with stomach pain and is unaware she is pregnant
Stroke Patient’s Heart Stops Twice - The episode features a patient who suffers a stroke and then experiences a sudden, mysterious cardiac arrest. The heart stops, restarts, and then stops again Bed Assignment Dilemma - A nurse faces a difficult scheduling situation when the only available bed for a patient is next to an elderly nun who is awaiting hip surgery.
A geriatric patient who goes into life‑threatening painkiller withdrawal
A patient claims to have been attacked by a man with a knife in his chest, and the story takes a bizarre turn involving supernatural or occult elements
2018
A patient is brought to the ER with a live shark clamped onto his thigh, and he wants to save the shark! Complications arise for a woman with a life-threatening condition, and the mysterious condition that caused a man to pass out.
Two separate car crash victims are brought to the ER in their underwear; a woman is acting delusional and refuses to allows the ER staff to touch her; and a doctor struggles to diagnose a dehydrated and nauseous 10-year-old.
A surfer is impaled between the legs; a football player's severe leg pain leads to an unexpected diagnosis; a woman is given a clot-busting drug to cure her stroke, but she has another condition that could cause that same drug to kill her.
A man's itchy rash turns out to be more than just poison oak; a young woman bleeds profusely from the inside of her lip, but there is no obvious cause; a family of three is admitted as car accident victims, but the doctor makes a shocking discovery.
A fishing lure embedded in a man's face turns out to be the least of his problems; a pair of unconscious teenagers get brought to the ER, where dramatic family secrets come out; an ER technician collapses and refuses traditional medical treatment.
Police officers bring in a criminal that is comatose; a man found passed out in the snow with no jacket or shoes arrives in the ER and a doctor is faced with a family emergency on her day-off.
An urgent care physician must think outside the box to care for two emergencies at once; a woman with abdominal pain receives an unexpected diagnosis; a yoga instructor has a dangerously high temperature for no obvious reason.
A boa constrictor has wrapped around a man's arm and won't let go; a young woman has a severe laceration, but doctors begin to suspect there may be more to her case than the injury; a young man goes into anaphylactic shock after a dinner out.
A patient appears to be hallucinating and sends ER staff on a wild goose chase; a new nurse makes a shocking mistake; doctors try to help a former EMT who was found lethargic and slurring his words.
A patient's pet causes pandemonium in the ER; a man experiences paralysis that climbs up his legs to his chest until he can no longer breathe, a war veteran suffers from phantom pain in his amputated hand.
Armando Valdes-Kennedy
Self - Narrator (voice)
2016
Involves three patients sneaking their pets into the hospital, which quickly turns into a full-blown mess in the ER, forcing staff to manage both human and animal emergencies A man whose paralysis begins in his legs and gradually moves upward, eventually affecting his lungs and threatening to suffocate him. A war veteran suffering from phantom pain in his amputated hand
2020
A teenager football player suffers a stroke in the ER. Plus, a doctor tries to solve the mysterious abdominal pains of a patient and a man is run over by his wife twice.
2019
A teenage girl is impaled through the neck on an iron fence; a patient is convinced he's turning into a vampire; a first-year attending physician stands up to a room full of senior specialists to save the life of a critically ill pregnant woman.
A patient appears to be hallucinating and sends ER staff on a wild goose chase A new nurse making a shocking mistake that puts a patient’s care at risk p Doctors trying to help a former EMT who is found lethargic and slurring his words, adding another layer of urgency and complexity to the ER’s workload
A surfer is impaled between the legs; a football player's severe leg pain leads to an unexpected diagnosis; a woman is given a clot-busting drug to cure her stroke, but she has another condition that could cause that same drug to kill her.
A boa constrictor has wrapped around a man's arm and won't let go; a young woman has a severe laceration, but doctors begin to suspect there may be more to her case than the injury; a young man goes into anaphylactic shock after a dinner out.
An urgent care physician must think outside the box to care for two emergencies at once; a woman with abdominal pain receives an unexpected diagnosis; a yoga instructor has a dangerously high temperature for no obvious reason.
A patient is brought to the ER with a live shark clamped onto his thigh, and he wants to save the shark! Complications arise for a woman with a life-threatening condition, and the mysterious condition that caused a man to pass out.
Police officers bring in a criminal that is comatose; a man found passed out in the snow with no jacket or shoes arrives in the ER and a doctor is faced with a family emergency on her day-off.
A fishing lure embedded in a man's face turns out to be the least of his problems; a pair of unconscious teenagers get brought to the ER, where dramatic family secrets come out; an ER technician collapses and refuses traditional medical treatment.
A man's itchy rash turns out to be more than just poison oak; a young woman bleeds profusely from the inside of her lip, but there is no obvious cause; a family of three is admitted as car accident victims, but the doctor makes a shocking discovery.
Two separate car crash victims are brought to the ER in their underwear; a woman is acting delusional and refuses to allows the ER staff to touch her; and a doctor struggles to diagnose a dehydrated and nauseous 10-year-old.
A doctor with a severe bee allergy is stung while treating a critical patient who's been stabbed in the eye; a man comes into the ER after slitting his own throat; a paramedic becomes a patient when she's struck by a mysterious illness.
The hospital is locked down when a nurse is shot in the ER; medics rush a bride from her wedding who is in an unexplained altered mental state; a doctor must perform a risky intervention to save the life of a teenage girl.
An apparent drive-by shooting victim is missing his nose; a girl deteriorates before her family's eyes from a severe case of meningitis.
The ER is a crime scene when a woman's belly pain is caused by smuggled narcotics; a doctor is mystified by heart attacks occurring the same day in the same family; strange markings on the body of a car crash victim lead to the cause of the accident.
Two patients arrive with seemingly unrelated gunshot wounds, but police uncover the bizarre truth. Plus, a nurse unravels when a critical patient comes into ER. Also, a patient's grave symptoms mysteriously disappear whenever the doctor touches him.
A woman comes in with a piece of rebar impaling her thigh; a man brings his girlfriend into the ER for an STD workup; an ER doctor confronts a woman's prejudiced colleagues.
A man passes out from abdominal pain; a woman helps solve the mystery of her estranged father's deadly symptoms; a group of delirious Civil War re-enactment soldiers arrives in the ER.
A wrist fracture turns into a medical mystery; two fishermen get stuck on the same lure; a cheerleader with a sprained finger nearly dies of an unexpected cause; a power outage foils the ER team's effort to get a dying patient to the O.R.
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