is widely considered one of the most powerful and influential episodes of the American medical drama ER . Originally aired on March 9, 1995, the episode broke the show's standard ensemble format to focus primarily on Dr. Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards) as he faces a catastrophic medical failure . Plot Summary
She is rushed back soon after in a critical state. Greene realizes he missed signs of pre-eclampsia , which has escalated into eclampsia . [S1E19] Love's Labor Lost
Short-staffed and unable to get help from the off-site OB/GYN, Greene is forced to perform an emergency crash C-section in the ER to save the baby. is widely considered one of the most powerful
It is often cited by fans and critics as the best episode of ER and one of the greatest television episodes of all time. Plot Summary She is rushed back soon after
While the baby boy is successfully delivered and survives, Jodi tragically dies. The episode ends with a devastated Greene crying alone on an L train. Critical Acclaim & Impact