Trauma: Life in the E.R. (1997)

Season 3

Trauma: Life in the E.R. is a medical-based television reality show that formerly ran on TLC from 1997 to 2002 and reruns are currently airing on Discovery Fit & Health. At its peak, Trauma was one of TLC's top-rated shows and spawned two spin-offs, Paramedics and Code Blue.

Released Sept. 30, 1997 Episode 60 min 10+

Genres: Documentary, Reality TV

Keywords: imdb.er, imdb.trauma, imdb.patient, imdb.nurse, imdb.hospital, imdb.emergency-room, imdb.doctor + 2 more, imdb.blood, awards.emmy-award-nominated

Watch Providers: Spectrum On Demand

Network: TLC

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

8.3

/257/

Trakt

/5/

TMDb

/4/

S3E1 - Dreams and Drivebys

The wealthy and prestigious image of Los Angeles is a stark contrast to the reality of daily life at King Drew Medical Center in South Central LA. Dedicated doctors treat a never-ending stream of patients struggling to survive on the streets.

Sept. 29, 1998, midnight

S3E2 - Trouble in Paradise

The Hawaiian Islands offer serenity and beauty, but with certain risks. At Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, a woman is treated after being dragged by surf across sharp lava rock.

Oct. 6, 1998, midnight

S3E3 - Trial by Fire

Detroit Receiving Hospital is under constant barrage of medical emergencies and trauma patients. The trauma team runs like a well-tuned engine, adeptly handling everything that comes through the door.

Oct. 13, 1998, midnight

S3E4 - The Frontier

Albuquerque's University of New Mexico Hospital, the only facility of its kind in the state, sees the reckless traditions of the Wild West continue.

Oct. 20, 1998, midnight

S3E5 - Amazing Grace

The University of Tennessee Medical Center mirrors the contrasts of its home city, Memphis. A traditional Southern town, Memphis has become a hub for digital technology, but when tragedy strikes, families close ranks in support.

Nov. 3, 1998, midnight

S3E6 - West Side Stories

The staff at St. Vincent's Emergency Room is as unusual as their patients are, but this eclectic and talented group can handle any curve thrown at them by the city that never sleeps.

Nov. 10, 1998, midnight

S3E7 - Ties That Bind

For two female doctors at King Drew Medical Center in South Central Los Angeles, the line between professionalism and personal involvement is shattered when a crack baby and a toddler nearly drowned in a swimming pool are the patients.

Nov. 17, 1998, midnight

S3E8 - Aloha Spirits

On the charmed island of Hawaii, no one expects to end up in the trauma bay of the Queen's Medical Center. The dedicated professionals of Queen's, from the trauma surgeon to the ER nurse, are committed to the Center's mission to serve all people.

Dec. 1, 1998, midnight

S3E9 - Last Stand

At Detroit Receiving Hospital, four young trauma doctors struggle to provide hope while mending damaged bodies. Their work is as much about saving a faltering city as it is about saving lives.

Dec. 29, 1998, midnight

S3E10 - Going the Distance

In the open spaces of New Mexico, University Hospital, Albuquerque is the only level one trauma unit for 400 miles. Depending heavily on the Air Rescue Unit, the staff treats patients who have traveled great distances on the edge of survival.

Jan. 5, 1999, midnight

S3E11 - Taking Care of Business

Doctors at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis treat some unique patients and injuries, including a woman who plunges a butcher knife into her chest while peeling potatoes, and a tattooed teen who spits out a metal stud that pierced his tongue.

Feb. 2, 1999, midnight

Network: TLC

Episode Runtime: 60 min.

Season Runtime: 60 min.

Released: Sept. 30, 1997

Last Air Date: Nov. 25, 2002, midnight

Status: Ended

Certification: TV-PG / 10+

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