Kisangani" (Season 9, Episode 22): Dr. Carter joins Dr. Kovac in the Congo, focusing on war, humanitarian aid, and medical resources in war-torn regions.
“The Storm” (Part I & II) (Season 5, Episodes 14 & 15): Dr. Benton deals with systemic racism and the lack of resources at a hospital in Mississippi.
Season 11, Episode 12: Features direct discussions on drug company ethics and partisan politics in healthcare.
Season 5, Episode 17: Addresses immigration politics and the deportation of patients with lapsed visas.
“A Thousand Cranes” (Season 10, Episode 8): Tackles the ethical complexities of healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
“Obstruction of Justice” (Season 4, Episode 9): Deals with the intersection of law, politics, and medical care.
“The Good Fight” (Season 5, Episode 8): Examines the politics of nursing unions and hospital safety.
“In the End” (Series Finale, Season 15): Focuses on providing healthcare to underserved populations.
ER didn’t get political?