Ep 10. Do You See What I See?
- TV14
- December 18, 1997
- 45 min
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8.0 (505)
In ER season 4 episode 10, titled "Do You See What I See?", the staff at County General Hospital are preparing for the holidays while dealing with a variety of medical emergencies.
Dr. Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards) is struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for his wife, and finds himself questioning his marriage and his career choices. Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Benton (Eriq La Salle) is juggling his responsibilities as a doctor and a parent, as his son struggles with a learning disability.
The episode features a number of medical cases, including a pregnant woman who presents with a rare condition that threatens her life and that of her unborn baby. The doctors must work quickly to deliver the baby before it's too late.
In addition to the medical cases, the episode highlights the personal struggles of the doctors and staff at the hospital. Dr. John Carter (Noah Wyle) is dealing with the aftermath of his relationship with Dr. Anna Del Amico (Maria Bello), while Nurse Carol Hathaway (Julianna Margulies) is coping with the sudden death of a patient's baby.
Throughout the episode, the theme of the holiday season is woven in, with decorations, carolers, and gift-giving. However, the joy of the season is tempered by the harsh realities of life and death in the ER.
In the end, "Do You See What I See?" is a poignant and reflective episode that highlights both the joys and challenges of the holiday season, and the complexities of life as a doctor or nurse in a busy urban hospital.