ER
Witch Hunt
TV Flash files “Witch Hunt” as hour 151 of 331 in the TV Flash guide — ER (1994–2009) on NBC, season 7, episode 16, aired 2001-03-01, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S07E16: listed hour 151 of 331 in the ER guide, hour 16 of 22 in season 7. It aired 2001-03-01 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “The Crossing” (S07E15). Next is “Survival of the Fittest” (S07E17).
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
After Abby leaves the room for a second, an infant disappears from the hospital. After spending the night at her place, Carter is shocked to find out that Rena is a nineteen year old undergraduate. Greene gets his competency results. He and Malucci treat a young boy injecting steroids who is frightened of his father. Legaspi is accused of sexual misconduct by the teenager who caused the train crash, leading Weaver to become concerned that their personal relationship will be exposed.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Witch Hunt sit in the ER guide?
S07E16 is listed hour 151 of 331 — hour 16 of 22 in season 7, season 7 episode 16.
When did ER S07E16 air?
Witch Hunt aired 2001-03-01 and is listed at 60 minutes.
Do I need all fifteen seasons?
No. The first five (1994–99) are the contract and the star-factory peak. Seasons 6–8 still pay debts, including Greene's exit. After that, graze by cast you care about. The 2009 closer works as a building farewell even if you skipped late innings.
In the series
Why this series still plays
For the handheld contract that still governs medical TV: overlapping trauma, a camera that cannot leave, and a star factory that — in the hours that matter — pays a human bill instead of shipping a trailer. Velocity first; the famous exits are footnotes.
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