7. Hell And High Water ◎

: At the start of the episode, Ross is planning to leave the ER after being told his contract won't be renewed. His heroic actions in this episode ultimately save his job.

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

: 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

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

: Empire magazine ranked it as the best episode of the series, noting its high-stakes tension. Where to Watch : At the start of the episode, Ross

: While driving to an interview for a private practice job, Ross stops to help a boy whose brother, Ben, is trapped in a drainage tunnel during a massive rainstorm.

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

: 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.