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(S13E09) I'm with my brother Joel about new programming during Thanksgiving. Out of all the holidays we celebrate Thanksgiving should be the one that never has new episodes, even if it falls in the heart of the November sweeps. Why? Well, after ingesting so much sleep-inducing food it's hard to concentrate. If anything, Thanksgiving evenings should be reserved for three-hour long historical-period movies that feature plenty of silent scenes. You know, so you can get some sleep.
Okay, whining over, let's discuss this week's 'ER Event'.
It was 'Abby Lockhart: Action Hero' this week. She's dropping down the line of a rescue transport, attempting to rescue people off of a overturned bus that is hanging perilously over a ravine, and then jumping off said bus as it plummets into said ravine. She even gets the better of the rescue transport team who are, for lack of a better term, arrogant asses. She reminded me of Alec Baldwin in The Hunt for Red October when he told the copter pilot to continue looking for the Dallas even though they were down to a reserve tank of fuel.
I actually thought the Abby scenes were done quite well. From the promos it seemed that this would be an Abby-centric episode. While hers was the primary plot there were other sub-stories going on at County General. I also liked this stronger, more confident Abby. I am very glad that the producers of ER have finally let her get past her demons and actually work at becoming a very fine doctor. Less whining and more stability is making for a better show. I just hope and pray that they don't allow Forrest Whitaker's character, Curtis Ames, do something to destroy that.
Okay, here's a question for you: why isn't Sara Gilbert a regular on ER? Yes, I know that she has a role on The Class, but I have a feeling that a medical drama that has been running for 13 seasons would be a bit more stable for her than a sitcom that isn't getting the best of ratings. As shown in this episode, which probably marks one of her longest appearances to date, she has lots of potential as Doctor Jane Figler. While there is now stability in the staff over in the emergency room (Thank God) a few more doctors in the rotation couldn't hurt.
Now, time for our weekly Neela and Gates update. Awfully embarrassing for Neela to be found in bed with Tony by the woman he lives with and her daughter. I'll tell you, our little Doctor Rasgotra doesn't mess around when it comes to being with men she likes. She was very upfront with her feelings when Gallant returned from Iraq the first time around, and she's doing the same thing with Gates. Personally, I think that she and Tony would make a better couple than her and Ray would.
I think that's about it for this week (too much turkey is making me sleepy). Let me just say that I am really enjoying this season of ER so far. It's nice to have some happy endings once in awhile (like tonight's Thanksgiving feast for the staff, courtesy of Luka) and see a bit of humor interjected amongst the drama. I think ER was missing that over the last few seasons as it adjusted to so many cast members coming and going. Now that all of the old guys and gals are gone it's good to see the new group gel.
New episode next week. Archie Morris returns. We'll see you in seven days.
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