7. Hell And High Water Direct

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

: 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

: 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. : Empire magazine ranked it as the best

The episode departs from the show's usual hospital-bound format, following Dr. Ross as he faces a personal and professional crisis. : While much of ER was filmed in

: 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.