E/R 1984
What is E/R?
"E/R" is an American television series developed from a long-running play of the same name. The series was created and produced by the Organic Theater Company under the direction of Stuart Gordon and conceived by Dr.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 1984
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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"E/R" is an American television series developed from a long-running play of the same name. The series was created and produced by the Organic Theater Company under the direction of Stuart Gordon and conceived by Dr. Ronald Berman. It was produced by Norman Lear and Embassy Television. The series was based on a production that featured Shuko Akune and Bruce A. Young in their roles. "E/R" was the basis for a similarly titled television drama created by Steven Spielberg and Michael Crichton.
Should you watch it?
“A 1980s sitcom that brings a stage comedy into chaotic hospital corridors.”
- Adaptation of a successful stage play
- Original cast members reprise their roles
- Produced by television veteran Norman Lear
- Only one season aired
- Limited run may leave story underdeveloped
Watch it if you enjoy 80s sitcoms that blend theater humor with hospital settings.
The series is a light‑hearted sitcom suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Pilot (1) Mytharc Sep 16, 1984
- E2 Pilot (2) Mytharc Sep 16, 1984
- E3 The Sister Core Sep 18, 1984
- E4 My Way Core Sep 25, 1984
- E5 Son of Sheinfeld Core Oct 2, 1984
- E6 Save the Last Dance for Me Core Oct 9, 1984
- E7 Say It Ain't So Core Oct 16, 1984
- E8 Growing Pains Core Oct 23, 1984
- E9 All's Well That Ends Core Oct 30, 1984
- E10 Only a Nurse Core Nov 7, 1984
- E11 Sentimental Journey Core Nov 14, 1984
- E12 Mr. Fix-It Core Nov 21, 1984
- E13 A Cold Night in Chicago Core Nov 28, 1984
- E14 Both Sides Now Core Dec 12, 1984
- E15 The Storm Core Dec 19, 1984
- E16 Enter Romance Core Dec 26, 1984
- E17 Brotherly Love Core Jan 16, 1985
- E18 I Raise You Core Jan 23, 1985
- E19 Merry Wives of Sheinfeld (1) Core Jan 30, 1985
- E20 Merry Wives of Sheinfeld (2) Core Feb 6, 1985
- E21 All Tied Up Mytharc Feb 20, 1985
- E22 A Change in Policy Mytharc Feb 27, 1985
Frequently asked questions
When did E/R originally air?
It aired in 1984 and 1985.
What is the origin of the series?
It was developed from a long‑running stage play created by the Organic Theater Company.
Who produced the television series?
Norman Lear and Embassy Television produced the series.
Did any original cast members return for the TV show?
Shuko Akune and Bruce A. Young reprised their roles from the stage production.
Did E/R influence any later shows?
Steven Spielberg and Michael Crichton borrowed heavily from it when creating the drama series ER.
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