ER: 24 Hours (Part 1 of 2)

In this, the feature length opening episode of this hospital drama, we get to know the main characters. 24 hours of trauma in the ER of Cook County Hospital, Chicago, takes its toll on the staff members, Ross is drinking far too much, Mark's marriage problems arte critical, Carol attempts suicide and new medical student John Carter has been assigned as Dr. Benton's special concern.