This guide covers the seventh episode of the second season of the medical drama ER . First aired on November 9, 1995, it is one of the series' most iconic episodes, credited with turning George Clooney (who plays Dr. Doug Ross) into a major star. Plot Overview

: Ross manages to keep the boy alive in the rising water. When the ambulance can't reach them, a local news helicopter is used to transport them to the hospital in a daring rescue.

: While much of ER was filmed in Burbank, California, key exterior shots for this episode were filmed in Chicago , including the helicopter landing at the Chicago Fire Academy.

: This was the second-most watched episode of ER ever, drawing approximately 42 million viewers.

The episode departs from the show's usual hospital-bound format, following Dr. Ross as he faces a personal and professional crisis.

: Includes William H. Macy, Robert Picardo, and Guillermo Diaz. Production & Legacy

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This guide covers the seventh episode of the second season of the medical drama ER . First aired on November 9, 1995, it is one of the series' most iconic episodes, credited with turning George Clooney (who plays Dr. Doug Ross) into a major star. Plot Overview

: Ross manages to keep the boy alive in the rising water. When the ambulance can't reach them, a local news helicopter is used to transport them to the hospital in a daring rescue. 7. Hell and High Water

: While much of ER was filmed in Burbank, California, key exterior shots for this episode were filmed in Chicago , including the helicopter landing at the Chicago Fire Academy. This guide covers the seventh episode of the

: This was the second-most watched episode of ER ever, drawing approximately 42 million viewers. Plot Overview : Ross manages to keep the

The episode departs from the show's usual hospital-bound format, following Dr. Ross as he faces a personal and professional crisis.

: Includes William H. Macy, Robert Picardo, and Guillermo Diaz. Production & Legacy