Untold Stories of the ER - Season 8

First aired: 10/4/2013 15 episodes

Episodes

1. Cows & Stilettos

Aired: 10/4/2013

Car–cow collision – A man crashes his vehicle into a cow, arriving at the ER completely covered in manure. Stiletto heel injury – A woman presents with a high‑heeled shoe heel lodged in her cheek, requiring urgent removal and treatment. “Dying of a broken heart” – A patient claims she is dying from emotional distress, prompting the medical team to investigate the cause. Probationary doctor’s patient – A doctor on probation faces a patient’s death, but the outcome is uncertain — does the patient actually die?

2. Escaping Diagnosis

Aired: 10/11/2013

A disoriented young woman in a bunny costume — She checks into the ER in a state of confusion A physician and a severed thumb — A doctor treats a patient with a severed thumb, but later faces a personal dilemma when he cannot treat a cut on his own boyfriend’s hand A young man with lost sensation in his legs — Medical staff investigate whether the patient has genuinely lost feeling in his legs or if there is another explanation

3. Cowboy Chaos

Aired: 10/18/2013

The deranged cowboy – A man, described as “deranged,” arrives at the ER drenched in sweat, saliva, and urine, with no clear explanation for his condition. Metal rod injury – A young woman is found with a metal rod impaled into the side of her head, requiring urgent surgical intervention Teenage girls’ breathing crisis – Two teenage girls present dangerously short of breath

4. Belly Dancer Mystery

Aired: 10/25/2013

Belly dancer collapse – A professional belly dancer collapses while working at a hooka bar. ER staff must quickly assess and stabilize her, uncovering the cause of her sudden illness Elderly patient’s lung collapse – An older man’s lung collapses, requiring urgent medical intervention. The episode also shows the doctor working to mend the patient and reconcile his bickering family Child with seizures – A six‑year‑old girl is admitted with seizures. The medical team investigates the underlying cause of her convulsions

5. When It Rains

Aired: 11/1/2013

Storm‑stranded patient A critical patient is stranded in the ER by a severe storm. Doctors face a dilemma: the surgery needed to save the patient cannot be performed due to the storms impact Two ladies, breathless Two women, out for the night, end up in the ER in a state of severe shortness of breath. Theft report A bewildered man is brought to the ER by the sheriff after reporting a theft.

6. Chocolate Pudding

Aired: 11/8/2013

Chocolate Pudding Craving A psychiatric patient presents with an insatiable craving for chocolate pudding. Severe Anaphylactic Shock Another patient arrives in severe anaphylactic shock, allergic to something present in the ER Swollen Face A man with a bizarrely swollen face is brought in and must be convinced to remain for treatment

7. Rattled

Aired: 11/15/2013

Snake bite crisis – A patient bitten by a snake arrives in the ER, but life‑saving anti‑venom is unavailable, putting the patient’s life in jeopardy. Life‑threatening C‑section – A mother is near death after a C‑section; doctors must weigh treatment options in a high‑stakes surgical situation. Bizarre patient diagnosis – A patient is masturbating in the ER; a young doctor must diagnose and manage the situation professionally.

8. Down for the Count

Aired: 11/29/2013

Woman stuck in a toilet bowl – A patient becomes lodged in a toilet bowl and remains trapped for more than 18 hours Man mangled by a stump grinder – Another patient suffers severe injuries after being caught in or struck by a stump grinder, a piece of heavy machinery used for cutting tree stumps

9. Headaches & Zombies

Aired: 12/6/2013

Violent patient case – A pregnant ER doctor faces a dangerous situation when a violent patient cannot be sedated Life‑threatening headache – A mother on a family vacation develops an unexplained headache that turns out to be life‑threatening Fencepost trauma – A man with a fencepost embedded in his torso jumps the triage line during a busy ER night

10. Twists & Turns

Aired: 12/13/2013

ER doctor who must decide if a convicted murderer is faking paralysis as part of a prison escape plan A father stabbed in the heart while protecting his son — a life‑threatening injury requiring immediate surgical intervention. A college cheerleader in cardiac arrest after a night out with her boyfriend — a sudden, critical heart emergency.

11. Dumpster Smash

Aired: 12/20/2013

Dumpster Smash The central case features a man who is accidentally crushed by a dumpster. Emergency responders work to stabilize hi Nun and prostitute Two very different patients — an elderly nun and a drunk prostitute — are treated in the ER at the same time Stroke and rare virus A woman presents with symptoms of a stroke, but her medical intern son suspects she may have a rare, potentially fatal virus instead.

12. Deep Trouble

Aired: 12/27/2013

Off‑duty ER doctor’s emergency – An ER physician, while off duty and en route to the hospital, diagnoses his own critical illness Remote hospital threat – A visiting ER doctor works at a remote facility and faces a dangerous threat while on duty Scuba diving patient – A patient returns to the ER multiple times after a scuba diving trip, each visit marked by ominous symptoms that raise serious concerns

13. Creepy Crawlies

Aired: 1/3/2014

Dog bite to the face A young woman is rushed to the ER after a dog bites her on the face ER doctor overcomes fears An ER physician confronts and overcomes personal fears in a high-pressure situation Cardiac arrest The episode also covers a patient experiencing cardiac arrest

14. Hit by a Train/Frozen

Aired: 1/10/2014

A mountain biker has multiple injuries A man's legs are severed A drunken bachelor.

15. Frozen/Hit By a Train

Aired: 1/17/2014

Frozen patient – A young man arrives at the ER in a life‑threatening state, frozen and pulseless Anniversary party emergency – A man becomes deathly ill while celebrating his own anniversary party Heart attack and hidden secret – A patient suffering a heart attack cannot be rushed to the operating room because of an embarrassing hidden secret