ER – ginger doctors represent

ER became an instant sensation with it’s white-knuckle thrill-ride episodes following weird and intense medical procedures. My favourite things about ER – 1) the ridiculous ways it killed off its characters (serial killers, tanks, bombs, hostage situations, virus outbreaks, etc.) 2) there were plenty of ginger doctors to provide interesting storylines throughout it’s 15 year hospital drama reign.
Non ginger Doug Ross (George Clooney) was the silver fox of the Chicago County General Hospital, bedding every nurse he could whereas ginger doctor Archie Morris had a sexual history of prolific sperm donation to the sperm bank (obviously before sperm banks started rejecting red haired donors). Best storyline EVER – in Season 12, when it is revealed that Morris donated sperm many times earlier in his life, four red-headed children, one of whom is African American, show up at the hospital and declare that Morris is their father.

Other ginger doctors on the show

Robert Romano was a brash, insensitive man who often made racist or bigoted comments. Although he was a deliberately unpleasant and cruel character, he also frequently provided comic relief, and became popular with viewers as ER’s “man you love to hate” Helicopters were his nemesis. In season 9 he had his arm severed by the rotor blades of a rescue helicopter then in a cruel twist of fate, he was killed by the helicopter crashing into the building in season 10.

Elizabeth Corday was a British surgeon who moved to Chicago to gain more experience in trauma surgery. Although appearing arrogant and opinionated (posh British upbringing), she had a deeply caring side to her – she provided support at critical moments for both staff and patients alike. We saw her go through the loss of her husband Mark Greene (who didn’t grieve for him?) and freak out when her baby accidentally took ecstasy (long story).

Kerry Weaver went right through to season 13 but as an attending, and then chief of staff, it was hard to see past her tough and bureaucratic professionalism.