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Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective

Join Elizabeth, Lauren, and Daniel as we recap our favorite medical drama! We're taking a weekly look back at each episode of the hit TV series "ER". We'll break down every episode, as well as look at how each episode impacts the overall story of the iconic 15 season show. Theme music provided by Andrew Edwards of Blue Police Box Music.
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Episodes

S13E3 "Somebody To Love"

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Jun 19, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 13Ep. 3

S8E16 "Secrets & Lies" REUPLOAD

This week: It’s a bottle episode! After rummaging through a sex worker’s personal belongings, Abby, Carter, Gallant, Luka, and Susan all have to take a class about proper workplace conduct. Sword fights, Shakespeare performances, sex talks, and deep conversations ensue. *Reuploaded because a certain podcast service removed it for copyright*

Jun 12, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 8Ep. 16

S8E8 "Partly Cloudy, Chance Of Rain" REUPLOAD

This week: A massive rain storm messes up everything in Chicago, Mark fights to save a little boy who drowned, Cleo is leaving County, Benton is NOT the father, Gamma does a hit and run on the Pink Ranger, Nicole is a thief, Carter and Susan continue to flirt, and Kerry and Gallant battle the elements and risk electrocution to try and save a stabbing victim and her baby. *Reuploaded because a certain podcast service took it down for licensed music*

Jun 12, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 8Ep. 8

S13E2 "Graduation Day"

Sally Field's in this one, what more do you need to know?

Jun 12, 20251 hr 35 minSeason 13Ep. 2

S13E1 "Bloodline"

CW: Sexual assault of a main character. This week: Steve’s kidnapping plan takes some major turns for the worse, Jerry undergoes open heart surgery to repair his wounds, Abby is stubborn as ever as her condition threatens the life of her unborn child, Luka does what he can from the sidelines for both Jerry and Abby, and Neela makes a great save from the surgical observation room.

Jun 05, 20251 hr 49 minSeason 13Ep. 1

Patreon Preview: Season 12 Wrap-up

It’s that time again! Join the STT hosts and special guest Jake from The Popular Court as we recap all the good and bad that was season 12. Hear our opinions on the season as a whole, what we loved and what we hated the most, as well as some thoughts from your fellow listeners. Want to hear the full episode, including the semi-annual “Tone-y” awards? Support us at the $5 level over at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast to enjoy that plus over 75 additional hours of bonus audio and video content....

Apr 24, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 12Ep. 23

S12E22 "Twenty One Guns"

This week: Sam and Luka get caught up in Steve’s attempt to escape prison, Kerry is under fire for hiring Clemente in the first place, Pratt helps Neela get the closure she needs at Gallant’s funeral, Morris is very picky with his patients on his last day at County, Abby consider’s Luka’s sudden proposal, and a shootout erupts in the ER that leaves everyone’s favorite desk clerk in critical condition.

Apr 17, 20251 hr 37 minSeason 12Ep. 22

S12E21 "The Gallant Hero and The Tragic Victor"

This week: The ER staff are devastated after Gallant is killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq, Neela has to be forced to stop working, Jane has a perfect Jane moment with Abby, Ray tries his best to help Neela, and Clemente’s mental health issues finally hit the breaking point.

Apr 10, 20251 hr 39 minSeason 12Ep. 21

S12E19 "No Place To Hide"

This week: Abby helps a child and her grandmother after they’re involved in a car accident, Albright’s feelings for Morris become apparent, Clemente’s justified paranoia continues to escalate, Sam and Luka are surprised to see Steve in the ER and actually sick, and Pratt makes his way to Darfur where problems arise almost immediately.

Mar 27, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 12Ep. 19

S12E18 "Strange Bedfellows"

This week: Sam’s new boss proves to be incredibly stubborn, Neela finally meets Gallant's parents, Pratt ruins his relationship with Olivia, Abby is frustrated as Luka contemplates returning to Africa, and Ray and Morris treat a young deaf black man beaten by the cops after getting into a car accident while trying to get his girlfriend help when she overdoses.

Mar 20, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 12Ep. 18

S12E17 "Lost In America"

This week: Clemente returns to County and receives a less than warm welcome, Neela is stressed about a presentation she’s giving at a conference, Abby and Luka debate the merits of baptism, Morris gets a surprise set of visitors, Sam has money troubles, Ray works with a man who claims to be suicidal, and a young woman’s complex family issues are brought to the surface after she’s stabbed in the neck multiple times.

Mar 13, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 12Ep. 17

S12E16 "Out On A Limb"

This week: Kerry delayed her hip replacement surgery for a 3rd time as she weighs the potential consequences, Neela lets her leftist flag fly, Abby worries about her pregnancy after she’s exposed to a form of meningitis, Pratt finally falls on his sword, and Sam gets an intriguing offer from a wealthy patient.

Mar 06, 20251 hr 42 minSeason 12Ep. 16

S12E15 "Darfur"

"Wonder what Carter's up to?"- Nobody

Feb 27, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 12Ep. 15

S12E14 "Quintessence of Dust"

This week: Clemente’s paranoia about Jodie’s husband turns out to be well founded, The ER staff does some bigotry after a date with Pratt is auctioned off for charity, Abby is nervous for some early pregnancy test results, Morris and Albright continue to duke it out over which residents should be doing procedures, and Ray cares for a homeless man who turns out to be familiar to him.

Feb 20, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 12Ep. 14

S12E13 "Body and Soul"

This week: James Woods guest stars as a man dying due to ALS. The episode takes us through the last 6 years of his life from his initial diagnosis to his last day in the hospital, and shows the lasting mark he’s leaving on various doctors at County.

Feb 13, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 12Ep. 13

S12E12 "Split Decisions"

This week: Ray has to help Zoe flee the city after she was beaten by her father, Morris needs advice on dating black women, Dubenko is pressed into running the ER for the day after Clemente is a no-show, Pratt does some light crime to help KJ’s dad, Abby and Luka begin to prepare for their baby, and Neela is stunned after Gallant makes a huge decision without consulting her.

Feb 06, 20251 hr 37 minSeason 12Ep. 12

S12E11 "If Not Now"

This week: Kerry takes a tumble, Clemente's world begins to crumble, and Abby makes a big decision for her and Luka's future.

Jan 30, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 12Ep. 11

S12E10 "All About Christmas Eve"

This week: Eve has a disagreement with a bigoted Santa, Luka is really feeling the Christmas spirit, Sam visits Steve in his new, and much closer, prison, Clemente has a surprise guest, Pratt does his best to treat a six year old girl with a gunshot wound, Morris has a surprisingly angelic voice, and Abby has some huge news.

Jan 23, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 12Ep. 10

S12E9 "I Do"

This week: Neela and Gallant have a surprise and mostly improvised wedding, Pratt tries to help KJ after KJ is falsely accused of stealing a camera, Luka is your new ER chief, Abby goes the extra mile to save a patient’s life, Clemente is furious after an HIV+ mom refuses to treat her young boy for AIDS, Dubenko ups his recruiting game, and a long dormant relationship is suddenly reignited.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 12Ep. 9

S12E8 "Two Ships"

This week: The ER descends into chaos as two planes collide midair and crash into the city below, Ray does his best to avoid Zoe, Abby and Luka aren’t quite sure how to move forward with their relationship, Neela picked the best day to do her paramedic ride-along, Pratt does all he can for a conscious man whose heart won’t start up again, and Clemente disagrees with the staff on how best to handle a mass casualty situation as his past begins to slowly catch up to him.

Jan 09, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 12Ep. 8

S12E7 "The Human Shield"

This week: Tensions rise as Luka and Clemente butt heads over how best to treat a young kidnapping victim, the kidnapper injures multiple members of the ER staff, Gallant’s return home gets delayed, Dubkeno and Neela do an ex-lap in the ER, Ray gets the everloving crap beat out of him (much to Daniel’s delight), Gates makes his debut and nearly gets his head blown off in the process, and Eve tries, but fails, to bring the ER staff together.

Jan 02, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 12Ep. 7

S12E6 "Dream House"

It's a chimp in a diaper, what more do you need to know? Just kidding, this episode sucks.

Dec 26, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 12Ep. 6

S12E5 "Wake Up"

I'm running out of clever episode descriptions.

Dec 19, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 12Ep. 5

S12E2 "Nobody's Baby"

This week: Pratt meets his father’s new family, that's as far as Lizzie got and I'm tired

Nov 21, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 12Ep. 2

S12E1 "Cañon City"

This week: Luka and Sam chase after Alex from Chicago all the way to Colorado, Susan and Pratt have some harsh criticism for the new R2s, Neela has to correct several mistakes for a new intern, and Morris just needs a nap.

Nov 14, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 12Ep. 1

Patreon Preview: Season 11 Wrap-up

It’s that time again! Join the STT hosts and special guest Jake from The Popular Court as we recap all the good and bad that was season 11. Hear our opinions on the season as a whole, what we loved and what we hated the most, as well as some thoughts from your fellow listeners. Want to hear the full episode, including the semi-annual “Tone-y” awards? Support us at the $5 level over at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast to enjoy that plus over 75 additional hours of bonus audio and video content. ...

Oct 10, 20241 hrSeason 11Ep. 23

S11E22 "The Show Must Go On"

This week: Carter says farewell to County after 11 years, Morris tries his best to socialize, Pratt makes a visit to a stranger (or is he?), Alex runs away, and Abby, Ray, and Neela are forced to step up after a porch collapse sends multiple critical patients to an understaffed ER. Special thanks to Aaron Burgin of FullTimeHoops for joining us!

Oct 03, 20242 hr 12 minSeason 11Ep. 22
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