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  • Actors: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Sherry Stringfield, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies
  • Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Feb 2004
  • Run Time: 1112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000BK6QV
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 599 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Set in a Chicago County General Hospital, the multi-Emmy winning ER is very much in the tradition established by the earlier Hill Street Blues. Like that series, ER also features a range of strong characters whose personal lives often reflect the turmoil of their working environment. It also similarly features a deft, fast-moving mix of comedy, intrigue and tragedy. It could also be seen as a precursor to The West Wing, in that we regard with some awe the ability of these characters to keep on top of the mounting chaos in their day-to-day lives and the myriad problems thrown at them. In ER, this chaos may mean crack addicts, violent patients tumbling through plate glass screens, vindictive colleagues or a chief of staff who insists that fellow surgeons operate on his sick dog.

The first series is best known for introducing George Clooney to the world as the likable but maverick Dr Ross; the show has often featured star guests such as Sally Field and Ewan McGregor, among others, while several seasons have seen the coming and going of various personnel. However, if one character embodies the strength of ER it's Dr Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards), whose dedication to his job has seen him turn down lucrative and cosier offers in the private sector, and who is an exemplar of decency, selflessness and emotional stability. The episodes dealing with his father's death were among the most moving in the series, touching as they did on a theme never far from ER's surface, that of reconciliation with mortality. --David Stubbs

DVD Description
Contains all 24 episodes from Series 1 of E.R., plus two bonus episodes:

  • 1. 24 Hours (Part 1)
  • 2. 24 Hours (Part 2)
  • 3. Day One
  • 4. Going Home
  • 5. Hit And Run
  • 6. Into That Good Night
  • 7. Chicago Heat
  • 8. Another Perfect Day
  • 9. 9 1/2 Hours
  • 10. E.R. Confidential
  • 11. Blizzard
  • 12. The Gift
  • 13. Happy New Year
  • 14. Luck Of The Draw
  • 15. Long Day's Journey
  • 16. Feb. 5, 1995
  • 17. Make Of Two Hearts
  • 18. The Birthday Party
  • 19. Sleepless In Chicago
  • 20. Love's Labor Lost
  • 21. Full Moon, Saturday Night
  • 22. House of Cards
  • 23. Men Plan, God Laughs
  • 24. Love Among The Ruins
  • 25. Motherhood
  • 26. Everything Old Is New Again


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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A TV drama benchmark, 27 Mar 2004
Prior to buying this DVD I had seen perhaps 2 episodes of ER, from the current series on E4. That series is OK, but not outstanding.
Anyway, after reading many exceptional reviews of the first series I decided to buy the DVD, and from the Pilot onwards I found myself watching four episodes a day, more if I got the chance.
What can I say? This show is unbelievably compelling, and the characters are so well written and played that you get to know them so well in the space of the first couple of episodes. The medical scenarios are interesting too but it all boils down to these characters and how daily events, both at the hospital and away from it, affect their lives.

The show has won so many awards, and rightly so.

If you've seen this already I'm sure you like it enough to buy this. If not, then I strongly suggest you do, because it is one of the best things ever to have been shown on TV.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars thrilling to watch, a must to buy!, 8 May 2005
By Ro "R.G." (London, UK) - See all my reviews
It's hard to think of a television drama series as long running, well acclaimed and absolutely essential to have in your dvd collection as ER.
This fantastic 4 disc box set takes you right back to the very beginning, how it all started. Whether you have been watching all 10 series or you are a new viewer this is great viewing.
Set in Chicago's County General hospital, the fast paced action of the busy emergency room shows the trials and tribulations of doctors, nurses and other staff. The realism is amazing and is testimony to the series creator, Michael Crichton's own medical background.
For me buying ER dvds is now a compulsion. Whether you have no interest in medicine or you want to see how it is practised across the pond, after watching all 24 episodes (including the pilot) it will be a compulsion for you too. And if that isn't enough, the special features discs will keep you happy with behind the scenes specials and lots of extra goodies!
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ER - ought to stand for 'Energy Room'!, 16 Sep 2004
By S. Greig (Guildford, UK) - See all my reviews
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I bought this box set because, like many, I got into ER at the start of season 4 and totally missed the first 3 seasons. I am glad I did, this is brilliant.

It only takes about 2 episodes for this first season to get up to speed, and I mean speed. Most people have seen at least one episode of ER and most marvel at the pace of the program. It is constant. I guess we have started to get used to it now after 10 seasons but going back to the start really brings home the pioneering aspects of this first season.

Pioneering why? ER is one of the first TV programmes to not bother to explain everything in minute detail. Who cares if the audience do no know what a 'thoracotomy' or 'blood gas' actually are. They are doctors, they all know it so why waste plot time explaining stuff! Also, the large use of tracking shots (where the camera follows the actors between many scenes without a cut or break) really makes you think that you are in the hospital with them. It turns out after watching the special features that this was to save money, but it is fab!

Each episode is very good blend of serious drama and humour. Who can forget the brilliant comedy characters such as the University 'Behaviour Analyst' who is studying the length of time it takes to annoy someone. There is some brilliant, blink and you will miss them, comedy skits too: the man with the arrow who was waiting for 20 minutes, the sun burn victim, the kid with his head stuck in a stuffed tiger. I could go on! A special mention must go to Noah Wyle who is an excellent comedy actor that seems to have been under used in later seasons as he has become more 'senior'.

Drama wise, there are plenty of on-going threads through the episodes, Greene's relationship with his wife, Lewis's relationship with her sister, Benton's general rubbishness at being nice to people. And of course, Dr Ross's love life. Each episode is well written, never boring and a good balance of drama, action and comedy. A standout episode is the Emmy winning 'Love's Labor Lost'. I am not just saying that because it's the one that won the awards. It is genuinely, in my opinion, the best episode of the season.

The extras are ok. A couple of episode voiceovers and around 5 short featurettes about the making of and behind the scenes. The episode voiceovers were very informative and the featurettes the usual 'I just loved working with so-and-so, he/she was just soooo great' gush-fest. Not bad, but you really ought to be buying this DVD for the programmes!

After a slow, moody and poor (by comparison) season 10 I think the current writers should "go back to the roots" and investigate what made the programme great in the first place. Come on ER writers buy this box set and remember what it was like!

This is must watch TV.

Program: 5 stars
DVD Extras: 3 stars

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5.0 out of 5 stars Season 1 - Amazing!!
ER at its finest!! Do not hesitate to buy this (and all the other seasons too!) I thought it would take weeks to watch an entire box set (22 episodes + bonus features! Read more
Published 4 days ago by Boo

4.0 out of 5 stars Best... Season... E(ve)R!
ER takes a while to get into its stride, because it must be at least 20 seconds before its true genius starts to shine through. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Emanon

5.0 out of 5 stars Er season 1 review
This is TV at its greatest! A great cast, pity they didnt stay together for longer! Season 1 set the standard for Er in following years and although it has always maintained a... Read more
Published 12 days ago by S. V. HERRON

5.0 out of 5 stars Best programme ever
ER Series 1. Fantastic great to see all the original characters in action.
Can't wait to buy the next one.
Published 14 days ago by L. Long

5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Such a fantastic TV series! The first season is no exception. I purchased this as I have only really seen the more recent series and some random repeats of episodes from earlier... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lucy

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it, again
Watched on TV 12 years ago, I bought the DVD and I'm enjoying again.
If you loved them, you will love them again!
Exiciting, strong, humoristic... Read more
Published 2 months ago by max11

5.0 out of 5 stars Re-live ER first series! The excitement, the crazy camera work, GEORGE CLOONY!!
Some things don't date, they just improve, and this is one of those things. Have it, own it, claim the first series and forever recall the moment you set your eyes on George... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Julia M. Frank

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I'm very pleased with this purchase.Very good price. The DVD arrived the next day with standard delivery in excellent condition.
Published 3 months ago by Frouge

4.0 out of 5 stars constantly entertaining - you certainly look forward to seeing another episode
There isn't a dull episode in this series of ER - lots of medical action and drama between doctors and doctors,doctors and nurses and the public. Read more
Published 15 months ago by dan the fan

5.0 out of 5 stars ER 1: Gripping, fast-paced, realistic - the series establishes its style
_ER Season 1 Cast_: Anthony Edwards (Dr. Mark Greene); George Clooney (Dr. Doug Ross); Sherry Stringfield (Dr. Read more
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