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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Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Pilot (1) Sep 16, 1984
- E2 Pilot (2) Sep 16, 1984
- E3 The Sister Sep 18, 1984
- E4 My Way Sep 25, 1984
- E5 Son of Sheinfeld Oct 2, 1984
- E6 Save the Last Dance for Me Oct 9, 1984
- E7 Say It Ain't So Oct 16, 1984
- E8 Growing Pains Oct 23, 1984
- E9 All's Well That Ends Oct 30, 1984
- E10 Only a Nurse Nov 7, 1984
- E11 Sentimental Journey Nov 14, 1984
- E12 Mr. Fix-It Nov 21, 1984
- E13 A Cold Night in Chicago Nov 28, 1984
- E14 Both Sides Now Dec 12, 1984
- E15 The Storm Dec 19, 1984
- E16 Enter Romance Dec 26, 1984
- E17 Brotherly Love Jan 16, 1985
- E18 I Raise You Jan 23, 1985
- E19 Merry Wives of Sheinfeld (1) Jan 30, 1985
- E20 Merry Wives of Sheinfeld (2) Feb 6, 1985
- E21 All Tied Up Feb 20, 1985
- E22 A Change in Policy 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.