Ep 2. Nobody's Baby

In ER season 12 episode 2, titled "Nobody's Baby," the staff at County General Hospital is faced with a case of a baby who has been left abandoned in a park. The infant is brought to the ER by a Good Samaritan and the team springs into action to save the baby’s life. Dr. Luka Kovac (Goran Visnjic) and Abby Lockhart (Maura Tierney) take on the task of finding the baby's parents or any information about its identity.

While the team cares for the infant, the episode also explores the personal lives of some of the hospital's staff. Nurse Samantha Taggart (Linda Cardellini) struggles to balance her duties at work with being a single mother at home, while Dr. Susan Lewis (Sherry Stringfield) faces a tough decision about her own pregnancy.

In addition to the search for the baby's parents, the hospital also faces a surge of patients due to a flu epidemic. The emergency room is overcrowded and the staff must work together to prioritize patients and ensure everyone receives the care they need.

The episode also showcases the complex relationships between the hospital's staff members. Dr. Kovac continues to struggle with his feelings for Abby, who is still processing the recent death of her mother. Meanwhile, Dr. Pratt (Mekhi Phifer) clashes with Dr. Gallant (Sharif Atkins) when they differ on how to treat a patient.

As the staff works tirelessly to care for both the abandoned baby and the influx of patients, tensions rise and emotions run high. "Nobody's Baby" is a compelling episode that explores the challenges faced by the hospital staff both professionally and personally.