Series synopsis
Untold Stories of the ER is an American action & adventure drama reality television series that premiered on TLC on April 26, 2004. It stars Armando Valdes-Kennedy.
Doctors recount the most memorable cases they’ve ever encountered. Unusual, touching, humorous or life-changing – no story is too big or too small when it comes to the ER.
Premise
Doctors recount the most memorable cases they’ve ever encountered. Unusual, touching, humorous or life-changing – no story is too big or too small when it comes to the ER.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Armando Valdes-Kennedy as Self - Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
- Michael Q. Schmidt
- Saida Ali as Nurse Kate
- Blaze Brooks as Jack
- Francisca Dennis as Dr. Katz
- Yemi George Jr. as Orin
- Beth Hornby as Officer Fisk
- Laura Mannion as Nurse Ava
- Simon McCamus as Nurse Vincent
- Sean Meldrum as Alex
- Vincent Andreas Salvador as Officer #2
- Brian Williams as Andre
- Amy Faith Ho as Self
Episodes
This series spans 16 seasons with 214 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | November 7, 2014 | |
| Season 1 | 8 | April 26, 2004 | July 11, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 15 | April 4, 2005 | July 10, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 18 | October 10, 2005 | November 8, 2006 |
| Season 4 | 18 | June 28, 2006 | December 27, 2006 |
| Season 5 | 8 | November 10, 2010 | December 22, 2010 |
| Season 6 | 8 | January 6, 2012 | February 24, 2012 |
| Season 7 | 9 | October 19, 2012 | December 14, 2012 |
| Season 8 | 15 | October 4, 2013 | January 17, 2014 |
| Season 9 | 25 | July 11, 2014 | June 28, 2015 |
| Season 10 | 34 | December 4, 2015 | March 4, 2016 |
| Season 11 | 17 | November 14, 2014 | September 23, 2016 |
| Season 12 | 10 | October 7, 2016 | December 9, 2016 |
| Season 13 | 10 | January 5, 2018 | March 9, 2018 |
| Season 14 | 6 | July 11, 2019 | August 29, 2019 |
| Season 15 | 4 | February 13, 2020 | March 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celebration Stoppers Celebrations morph into medical mania after their special occasions land them in the ER. |
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| 3 |
Didn't See It Coming A behind-the-scenes look at activity in a hospital emergency room. |
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| 4 |
Party Fails A night on the town quickly turns into a fiasco in the ER. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
My Job Is Mayhem In order to get a snakebite victim the correct anti-venom, a doctor has to find the type of snake that he has been bitten by. |
April 26, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Big Save The doctors treat patients with various problems. Two patients have internal bleeding, one passes out after drinking cold water, and a man who cut off his own hand with a meat cleaver because he was tired of the problems it was giving him. |
May 3, 2004 |
| 3 |
We Have a Heartbeat An artist has to have his hand reattached after accidentally cutting it off while working on a new project. |
June 21, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Time to Think Whe a man's religion keeps him from getting the proper treatment for a snake bite, the doctors try to find some way to help him. A circus performer bitten by a poisonous snake — requiring immediate antivenom and stabilization to prevent fatal envenomation. A baby delivered in a car park — a rare and dangerous scenario where the team must manage both the newborn and the mother under unusual conditions. Other urgent cases — possibly involving a 600‑pound patient in respiratory distress, a paralegal beaten up with a suspicious story, and other emergencies that demand rapid triage and intervention |
April 4, 2005 |
| 2 |
Red Blanket Comprised of three stories: "Mother and Fetus Shot" "Frozen from Fiji" "Traveling Bullet" |
April 11, 2005 |
| 3 |
A Scary Feeling A teen brought in with a live cockroach stuck in his ear canal — a rare and unsettling injury requiring careful removal. A man who has hacked open a can of spray paint and inhaled the fumes — a dangerous chemical inhalation case that can cause severe respiratory distress. A man who runs screaming out of the ER shortly after bringing in his wife with chest pains — adding to the tension and unpredictability of the episode. A man who loses his hand in a work accident — a traumatic injury requiring urgent surgical intervention. A doctor who is afraid of bugs — highlighting the emotional and psychological challenges faced by medical staff |
April 18, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jaws of Life The doctors face one of their toughest cases ever when a patient that has been attacked by a mountain lion comes to the E.R. with the most severe injuries that the doctors have ever encountered. Meanwhile, one woman complains of being dizzy but ends up actually being high. Also, a young girl is stuck by thousands of needles after rolling down the side of a cliff. Teen Impaled in Car Crash A car carrying two teenage girls collides with a fence, sending a pole through the windshield and into the driver’s chest, continuing through the seat into the passenger’s thigh . The ER team must act quickly to stabilize the patient, remove the embedded object, and address potential internal injuries. Child Stung by Bees A little girl is brought in after being stung by bees. The episode focuses on the medical response to allergic reactions, the need for rapid assessment, and the steps taken to prevent anaphylactic shock |
October 10, 2005 |
| 2 |
A Day at the Beach A man is shot through the heart while his store is being robbed. Incident: A young boy is attacked by a shark while at the beach, sustaining severe injuries. Ear Complaint Incident: On the same on Halloween night, a lady is screaming in agony as there is something in her ear, and it needs to come out. |
October 17, 2005 |
| 3 |
Say Your Prayers Snake Bite Crisis: A man is bitten by a deadly rattlesnake and because of religious reasons cannot receive a blood transfusion; the ER doctors race to combat the toxins in his system without compromising his beliefs Motorcycle Accident: A motorcyclist arrives at the ER with a branch impaled through his helmet into his neck, requiring immediate and careful intervention to prevent further injury |
October 24, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shot Through the Heart A jewelry shop owner undergoes open-heart surgery after being shot during a robbery. |
June 28, 2006 |
| 2 |
Sudden Killers A Woman is attacked by mountain lion. A difficult lady has abdominal problems. A child with large thorns and splinters all over her body |
July 5, 2006 |
| 3 |
Hidden Dangers A man comes into the ER coughing up blood A patient complains of having bugs in her scalp A 15-year-old hit in the head with a baseball appears to have a concussion, but a CT scan reveals massive brain bleeding, and he suffers kidney failure. A patient has lost a finger in a snow blower. |
July 12, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heart in Hand A nurse who collapses in the ER, and a doctor must open her chest and manually take her heart in his hand to try to save her life Greek festival chaos: the ER goes nuts during a Greek festival when a child has an unknown allergic reaction Two teens are brought in saying that they had been attacked by a scimitar-wielding gang. |
November 10, 2010 |
| 2 |
Life & Limb Too A pregnant woman's leg pain turns out to be a flesh-eating virus, threatening life and limb. A veteran who swallows razor blades on a dare. A young bride who collapses just before her wedding. |
November 17, 2010 |
| 3 |
Ice Cold Mom The screaming man A grown man calls 911 and screams incessantly for no obvious reason. The ice‑cold mother A young mother arrives alert but with a dangerously low body temperature (around 88°F). This “ice cold” state could indicate severe underlying illness, shock The boy who denies overdosing A young boy is suspected of overdosing on drugs, but he insists he did not take anything. |
November 24, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pipe in Head Pipe in Head – A conscious man is wheeled into the ER with a two‑inch section of pipe lodged in his mouth after he runs through a chain‑link fence Bleeding Bride – A young bride begins experiencing unstoppable bleeding for reasons that are not immediately clear, and her groom is unaware of the severity Prison Break – Two prisoners from rival gangs are brought into the ER at the same time, raising questions about whether they are telling the truth or hiding something |
January 6, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Doctor's Wife The Doctor’s Wife – A physician’s spouse is admitted to the ER with what appears to be rectal bleeding. Campstove Stuffing – A man arrives stuck to a camping stove, requiring urgent medical attention to remove him safely without causing further injury. Littlest Stroke – A six‑year‑old boy experiences a stroke |
January 13, 2012 |
| 3 |
Rottweiler in the ER Shooting victim – A man who has been shot is brought into the ER Rottweiler gets loose – While the shooting victim is being treated, the patient’s Rottweiler escapes and becomes a hazard inside the ER Comatose man with rash – A young man arrives in a coma, covered with a suspicious rash |
January 20, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridesmaid Meltdown Bridesmaid Meltdown – A woman, after a wedding event, consumes an excessive amount of alcohol and ends up in a life‑threatening coma. Eye Popper – A man arrives with a severe injury in which an eyeball has protruded from its socket. Abandoned Infant – A premature baby is found abandoned in the ER |
October 19, 2012 |
| 2 |
Crowbar in Head Crowbar impalement – A man arrives at the ER after being impaled through the skull with a crowbar Internal worm infection – A woman presents with symptoms that turn out to be caused by a rare internal parasitic infection. Delusional bride – A bride in pain refuses to remove her wedding dress, even though she needs treatment for a kidney stone. |
October 26, 2012 |
| 3 |
Frat Boy Blues Fraternity with “blue urine” – An entire fraternity becomes ill with a condition causing blue-colored urine Pregnant woman and spider bite – A pregnant patient is bitten by a spider, creating a life-threatening situation for both mother and baby Comatose drug runner – A comatose patient is later revealed to be a drug trafficker who swallowed heroin |
November 2, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cows & Stilettos 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? |
October 4, 2013 |
| 2 |
Escaping Diagnosis 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 |
October 11, 2013 |
| 3 |
Cowboy Chaos 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 |
October 18, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Turtle Trouble Giant snapping turtle case – A man is bitten on the neck by a massive alligator snapping turtle, and Dr. Bob Slay must quickly find a way to make the turtle release its grip Chainsaw impalement – A tree trimmer is impaled by his own chainsaw while working high above the ground |
July 11, 2014 |
| 2 |
Skewered Skydivers Skewered Skydivers – Two skydivers are both impaled by the same fence post after a mishap. They are rushed into the ER, and Dr. Bob Slay and the team work to stabilize and remove the debris from their bodies Breathless Bar – Multiple patrons at a dance club suddenly stop breathing. Dr. Jasper must quickly determine the cause of the sudden respiratory failure and work to save the patients Matrimony Makeup – A bride-to-be risks missing her wedding when her finger becomes stuck in a makeup jar |
July 18, 2014 |
| 3 |
Dr. Epi A party attendee lands in the ER after suddenly becoming paralyzed Adoctor without the right equipment must improvise to save a boy that was crushed by an ATV Dr. Jasper accidentally injects herself with epinephrine and has to work through the rush. |
July 25, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beyond Recognition Man’s sudden doubling in size – An ER physician must investigate why a patient’s face and body abruptly double in size Woman burning from the inside out – A young woman arrives at the ER after a day at the beach, suffering from an internal fever or burning sensation that doctors must diagnose Old man’s emotional secret – A grumpy elderly patient nearly dies before finally revealing a deeply personal, emotional secret that may be linked to his condition |
December 4, 2015 |
| 2 |
Missing: 1 Finger Pianist’s Missing Finger – A pianist accidentally has a finger sawed off. His wife and dog arrive at the ER with him Pacemaker Paradox – A man’s pacemaker is killing him yet keeping him alive, creating a life‑threatening conflict Bachelorette Party Emergency – After a bachelor party, a nurse’s fiancé behaves bizarrely and requires urgent medical care |
December 11, 2015 |
| 3 |
Perfect Storm Pregnant woman shot in the abdomen – A patient is critically injured in a gunshot wound to the belly. She refuses certain diagnostic tests and treatments, putting both her life and her baby’s in jeopardy. Doctor victim of car burglary – An ER physician becomes the victim of a burglary in her car. She suspects one of her patients may be involved Storm delays life‑saving surgery – Severe weather prevents an ER team from performing a critical operation on a patient in time, forcing them to make difficult decisions about treatment options and patient outcomes |
December 18, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Couch Creature Toxic Fumes and Paranoia – A woman who inhaled toxic fumes now believes her neighbors wants to kill her Arrow Injury and Pacemaker Failure – A man is near death after an arrow pierces his chest and severs the wires to his pacemaker. Swollen Abdomens and Pain Relief – Two women with swollen abdomens demand pain relief, leading to a medical mystery. |
November 14, 2014 |
| 2 |
Girls Day Out A circus sword-swallower with persistent hiccups – The episode opens with a performer suffering from a long-lasting case of hiccups A mother and daughter collapse in the ER for different reasons – Two patients, a mother and her daughter, both collapse in the emergency room, but the causes are completely unrelated. A woman loses control of her legs at her daughter’s graduation – The final case involves a woman who suddenly loses mobility during a milestone event |
December 4, 2015 |
| 3 |
Raging Reunion An ER doctor’s friend arriving at the hospital in a combative and out‑of‑control state, attacking the doctor and others in the ER. Cyclist’s throat torn open when a driver opens a car door in her path — a sudden, violent injury requiring urgent airway management. Nursing student found passed out — a case that likely involves sudden illness or injury, prompting a rapid assessment and treatment. A man impaled in the abdomen by a stiletto heel — a rare and dangerous trauma that tests the ER team’s ability to stabilize and operate under pressure |
December 11, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Raining Cats & Dogs Involves three patients sneaking their pets into the hospital, which quickly turns into a full-blown mess in the ER, forcing staff to manage both human and animal emergencies A man whose paralysis begins in his legs and gradually moves upward, eventually affecting his lungs and threatening to suffocate him. A war veteran suffering from phantom pain in his amputated hand |
October 7, 2016 |
| 2 |
ER Runaround A patient appears to be hallucinating and sends ER staff on a wild goose chase A new nurse making a shocking mistake that puts a patient’s care at risk p Doctors trying to help a former EMT who is found lethargic and slurring his words, adding another layer of urgency and complexity to the ER’s workload |
October 14, 2016 |
| 3 |
Wipeout! A surfer is impaled between the legs; a football player's severe leg pain leads to an unexpected diagnosis; a woman is given a clot-busting drug to cure her stroke, but she has another condition that could cause that same drug to kill her. |
October 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shark A patient is brought to the ER with a live shark clamped onto his thigh, and he wants to save the shark! Complications arise for a woman with a life-threatening condition, and the mysterious condition that caused a man to pass out. |
January 5, 2018 |
| 2 |
Rear Ended Two separate car crash victims are brought to the ER in their underwear; a woman is acting delusional and refuses to allows the ER staff to touch her; and a doctor struggles to diagnose a dehydrated and nauseous 10-year-old. |
January 5, 2018 |
| 3 |
Wipeout! A surfer is impaled between the legs; a football player's severe leg pain leads to an unexpected diagnosis; a woman is given a clot-busting drug to cure her stroke, but she has another condition that could cause that same drug to kill her. |
January 12, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grave Diagnosis A teenage girl is impaled through the neck on an iron fence; a patient is convinced he's turning into a vampire; a first-year attending physician stands up to a room full of senior specialists to save the life of a critically ill pregnant woman. |
July 11, 2019 |
| 2 |
Foreign Objects The ER is a crime scene when a woman's belly pain is caused by smuggled narcotics; a doctor is mystified by heart attacks occurring the same day in the same family; strange markings on the body of a car crash victim lead to the cause of the accident. |
July 18, 2019 |
| 3 |
Gunshot Affair Two patients arrive with seemingly unrelated gunshot wounds, but police uncover the bizarre truth. Plus, a nurse unravels when a critical patient comes into ER. Also, a patient's grave symptoms mysteriously disappear whenever the doctor touches him. |
July 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
End Zone A teenager football player suffers a stroke in the ER. Plus, a doctor tries to solve the mysterious abdominal pains of a patient and a man is run over by his wife twice. |
February 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Thin Red Line A doctor with a severe bee allergy is stung while treating a critical patient who's been stabbed in the eye; a man comes into the ER after slitting his own throat; a paramedic becomes a patient when she's struck by a mysterious illness. |
March 5, 2020 |
| 3 |
Fire in the Hole The hospital is locked down when a nurse is shot in the ER; medics rush a bride from her wedding who is in an unexplained altered mental state; a doctor must perform a risky intervention to save the life of a teenage girl. |
March 12, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TLC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 26, 2004 |
| Last aired | March 19, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |