Peter's Nephew Dies | ER

Peter Benton's nephew Jesse is brought into the ER having been shot in the chest. Despite Peter's desperate attempts to save him, he loses too much blood and dies.
Requested by Libby Packwood.
From "The Visit" (Season 7 Episode 6)
First broadcast November 16th, 2000
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[@PlumbPitiful]

The way Jackie screams at the end when she sees Peter covered in her sons blood just rips through your soul.

[@drmayeda1930]

She knows him well enough she can tell just by looking it's bad news. Even the regulars were top notch

[@zzzroxyzzz]

Cuts straight through

[@hugopirela5694]

That scream is so desperate so hopeless so REAL. You actually forget that she's acting. Khandi just nailed it.

[@StillTheVoid]

No it doesn't. But it is devastating nonetheless.

[@CuddleFish124]

My dads an ER doc and he still has nightmares of the scream a mother made when she found out her 4 year old son had died from a gunshot wound when the boy and his older brother found their dads gun and decided to play with it. Shit was over 20 years ago and he can still hear her scream. To be in this situation, I can’t even imagine it.

[@youngturks1025]

ER was ahead of its time. Don't think we'll ever see the same quality of storytelling or acting in a medical series again. ER wasn't afraid to get brutal and didn't milk its drama

[@catherineshaw1122]

Honestly, it did do exactly that once Jack Orman was calling the shots. He turned a poignant, fabulous drama into a joke with some good episodes here and there.

[@trishl707]

Never. Greys Anatomy, Chicago Med, NONE of them could never. ER is a glimpse into the ED. All others are… just TV

[@catherineshaw1122]

@@trishl707 once the show was more about helicopter disasters, gang shoot outs and hostage situations, it went downhill. I worked on the show between 2000 and 2008. Huge changes and none were positive.

[@youngturks1025]

@@catherineshaw1122 yes it became silly in a way. But for 8-9 seasons and turning over an entire cast, that's a feat that won't be outdone I think.

[@LenaMellow]

Decades later and it still makes me cry

[@bouse23]

Peter was extremely close to his sister and nephew. Loved him like a son which makes the scene even more intense.

[@davidfrederick6003]

Whether or not the boy would lived or died. Hospital admins would have fired Peter for working on a family member. Its NOT permitted JUST for exactly as portrayed. They take the guilt

[@alexandramoyer8785]

@@davidfrederick6003lol who asked

[@brandonwilliams5526]

That reminds me how close I am to my sisters and to my nephews and as a brother and Uncle God for bid if I lost any of my nephews I would completely heartbroken devastated and lost for words that is why I pray that God will protect them always and pree the blood of Jesus over dem.

[@GianlucaBerger]

Man something about Benton stuttering at 3:16 is just phenomenal. He never stuttered to state what to give a patient during a trauma scene. He deserved an Emmy for this scene alone

[@adangracia3763]

He was in desperate denial of the fact that jessie wasn't coming back

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

I’ve unfortunately have heard that ‘scream’ many times as a trauma nurse and it never fails to cut you deep. This show captured some of the most accurate details of critical care/emergency medicine ever portrayed on TV.

[@shannonnealey2839]

Sadly, so have I. I remember working one night when a patient injured in a car accident came in via ambulance. I didn't get a chance to see the patient, but I did see who was with her. It was her son. I remembered because I cared for her husband/his dad a few years prior when I worked at a nursing home. I remember the panic, the fear...it was just an emotional moment. He was chasing behind them as they ran the patient to a trauma room. I remember getting up and stopping him (visitors aren't allowed in the room, for obvious reasons) and he flipped out, screaming, "That's my mom! I have to get to her!" "I know. I know. I can't let you back there. They need be able to help her and focus on her right now," I said in a soft, gentle tone. The son was just...I get it, but it was difficult. "That's my mom! I have to take care of her!" he kept screaming. "We will take care of her. We will help her," I said. "Right now I need you to sit out here. I will stay with you if you like." The son started to cry. "We were going to look at the Christmas tree. The roads were bad..." he sobbed. I watched him stand and try to get in the room again. Normally I wouldn't do this without asking first, but I stood and grabbed him in a hug. I whispered in his ear, "You trusted me to care for your daddy and I came through for you. Please trust us to take care of your mama. We will come get you as soon as we know something. I promise," I said, handing him another kleenex. Our wait wasn't long. The doctor came out and you know...you could see it in the doc's face. The son just let out this scream that was somehow more heartbreaking than Jackie's. He just started screaming and crying and I went to catch him before he hit the floor. I just stood there, holding him up as he screamed; there's really not anything anyone can say to make it better. Her injuries were just too severe. She died Christmas Eve. They were supposed to be opening presents and enjoying holiday dinner and taking pictures. Instead they had to make funeral arrangements. I stayed with the son for several hours past my shift. I'm sure you'll understand what I'm about to say about those screams...I firmly believe emotional wounds and scars are so much worse than physical ones. They cut you in ways that don't bleed and the pain runs much deeper because the healing is much slower. The final straw for me working in trauma was a baby who was beaten so severely, she later died from her injuries. She was three months old. The dad brought her in; he was responsible for her injuries and death. He beat the mother too. I flipped out on the dad; it was the reason I left trauma and why I could never go into pediatrics.

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

@@shannonnealey2839 blessings to you and thank you for sharing. The world is finally starting to realize the toll healthcare takes on those that work in it but thankful to be there for those in need in their darkest hours.

[@kiklocus4660]

the emotion and blurriness to mask ur decision making is pretty close to real world.

[@florinafernandes9276]

Me too, it was the part of the job I hated the most. To have to watch the pain and heartbreak, clean everything up, only then to have to turn right back around and smile for the next patient

[@barryg4927]

You nailed it with your comments. People can talk Grey’s Anatomy all they want there’s never been a medical drama of the caliber of ER and there probably never will be. The show is pure gold.

[@minhtran2160]

I love that you heard Jackie's scream before you actually get to see her. That made the scene so much powerful. ER was one of a kind.

[@catherineshaw1122]

That's the brilliant director at work, making those choices.

[@SardonicALLY]

ER is the best medical drama there has ever been, I have my doubts it will ever be surpassed.

[@adangracia3763]

She just knew it. Peter's long face, defeated look, blood-stained shirt, peter never needed to say a word.

[@Kaizou626]

Jackie's screams just rips though my soul. And Peter's shambling shuffle, his face pale and in pain, relayed more than what had just happened in the trauma room. Here is a doctor, who had failed to save a patient, made worse that the patient is his own family.

[@stephaniecrumpton2133]

My hats off to your description of that scene it felt like I was reading a book. 😀 You should be a writer.💚

[@jpr_01]

What link does the child have with Dr Peter?

[@rockytopchick8657]

@@jpr_01 he is peters nephew

[@Lovebug-nz8ke]

Never even thought of it to that degree

[@michellecruz4086]

ER was one of kind that show. Wish they would make a Reboot of the show and bring it back. That scene was good with Dr. Peter Benton and Dr. Elizabeth kodai, Dr. Mark Green too it look so real! All the actors were great bring back original characters..👍 👏

[@ToddMiley89]

The fact that most of the scenes in the hospital are filmed in a single take is mind blowing.

[@catherineshaw1122]

Yep, it was quite fun to watch on set, took a lot of planing, rehearsal and talent to pull it all together.

[@penelope144]

Production manager here - I see what it takes to do this, every cut, every long scene with no cuts and admire the acting and editing work on this show.

[@lanivelazquez5308]

thats what i love about the show. it makes it feel more real and keeps you engaged

[@l.a.3479]

*planning ​@@catherineshaw1122

[@dominicm.3959]

Candy Alexander (Jackie) is underrated actress. She kills every role she gets.

[@colin8770]

I'm keeping my eye out for more stuff she has acted in! She's amazing as Jackie in ER, my fav supporting character, and I think it's mainly because of how good she is at acting!

[@jordangaddis9207]

Agreed! Loved her in Scandal and CSI Miami

[@JaxxStarr81]

Yes she does! She’s amazing. Breaks my heart here.

[@clairmarie3130]

Colin she is awesome. If you haven’t seen The Corner I recommend it for her performance!

[@clairmarie3130]

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[@Melisblessed]

The way he jump from one surgery to save his nephew is amazing.

[@willyum3557]

And illegal lol

[@amgp634]

and unethical

[@voisindo]

@@willyum3557 how so?

[@thegoogleplus1791]

@@willyum3557 It's not illegal.

[@brianhaflin9799]

@@willyum3557 It's not illegal as it looks like another surgeon was also doing the surgery. The other surgeon looks like he told him to go.

[@chrisherring596]

This scene just breaks me every single time. Jackie's scream is so real. Peter's tears as he's trying his best to sew Jesse up. Mark and Elizabeth trying their best to help, even when they know it's hopeless. Honestly one of the most real scenes from the show, as heartbreaking as it was.

[@emmyarellano3704]

So much props to Khandi Alexander! What an incredible performance she did on this show throughout her run. She deserved a lot more credit for this role!

[@joemckim1183]

She's a really underrated actress. Totally great at drama on ER and also great at comedy on NewsRadio.

[@mikeg8375]

So many of the supporting cast members gave fantastic performances. Khandi was def one of the best. I also really liked John Callum as Mark Greene's father.

[@gerrbaby90]

There is a very specific scream that only happens when your heart gets ripped apart. You may think you have heard screams before, but I swear it has a special tone or pitch when a mother hears her child has died.

[@adangracia3763]

It takes guts having children, you expose yourself to the painful possibility of out-living your own kids, and no parent can ever fully recover from losing a son or daughter..

[@RogueBlackOp]

I love the total absence of music from 3:42 to the end. There’s no dramatic or emotional music that takes away from the devastating realization that Jessie is dead. It’s something I really appreciate ER for. When they got personal or had an episode that affected their doctors directly, it was always top notch.

[@hugopirela5694]

Poor jackie. That's a mother's absolute worst nightmare

[@Lovebug-nz8ke]

My heart breaks for any parent that has faced that loss

[@kaylamerlock1586]

My parents had to go through this as well with my twin sister. It was so painful and still is.

[@catherineshaw1122]

I worked for the director of this episode, on and off for 10 years, and while I am biased I always felt his episodes had such an emotional depth and power to them. He and Eriq worked so well together.

[@l.a.3479]

Not to brag or anything...🙄

[@kennethbowers6920]

Lyin ass

[@chiedu90069]

Jackie's screams at the end always get me, but more than anything when she cries out "Oh Peter!" as the scene ends - after everything he did to save the boy. This show really was on another level.

[@carmelwalsh1860]

No matter how many time I see the Jackie scene at the end Always has me in tears

[@Lovebug-nz8ke]

It never fails

[@meghanethiel4927]

Me too...

[@lilly243]

I remember watching this episode when it aired.

[@daphnehayes5986]

Absolutely agree

[@wondarawherry8080]

Grey's Anatomy has nothing on ER. ER was the best.

[@awangbuaya9698]

True

[@brianekay4149]

💯

[@april-tui3524]

Don’t even say them in the same sentence.

[@kagemaru259]

There would be no Grey's Anatomy without ER.

[@jldog134]

Got that right

[@ebiyejombo]

ER was an intense show! They tried so hard to replicate it but nothing came close!

[@williamfernandini967]

This was real urban trauma center. Struggling for money and everyone who's anyone was on this show one way or another. Terrific cast and great guest stars throughout.

[@dawnhopkins7593]

Eriq LaSalle is such a great actor......So is his sister Jackie.......She never gets over jessies death.........She ends having take medication cope with losing her son......

[@1rewd133]

Khandi Alexander. Awesome actress and beautiful woman

[@meghanethiel4927]

When you lose your husband or your wife, you're a widow(er) When you lose your parents, you're an orphan But when you lose your child, there isn't any word...

[@elhadjhabbouche663]

@@1rewd133 I loved her in CSI Miami. I stopped watching the show when she left.

[@spacewolfjr]

@@1rewd133 Ohh I knew she looked familiar, I remember her from News Radio

[@ST-bz5ii]

Michael Michelle was also really good in Er I thought. I’m surprised she didn’t have a bigger career

[@JH-kh9lf]

When she cried out it was the sound of Ultimate suffering.

[@Mybpeterson]

If you did it intentionally, you get points for the cross over with The Princess Bride.

[@tonyameredith7081]

I forgot about how devastating this scene was! ER was an amazing series.

[@jessicawebber2737]

I cry every time

[@kingdomfirechannel9981]

Yes bought the complete series last week they don't make tv like this anymore

[@SuperPatch88]

One of Benton's best scenes.

[@Armeka]

When Peter starts stammering, he cant think of what to do next because his doctor brain is saying he cant be saved but his heart cant accept it yet. Such a heartbreaking scene. Bravo to the whole cast 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tonytiger7675]

Her screams of anguish cuts through me! I feel her loss at that moment!

[@lauramackenzie1157]

Jackie's reaction at the end was gut wrenching. You really feel her agony!!

[@jenjarrell9973]

I know the show is fiction, but her scream is the maternal, almost primal, accurate reaction of a parent learning their child is dead.

[@torimig2151]

@@jenjarrell9973 and Peter real tears

[@marcosloza6556]

The scream she gives, the scream of a mother losing a child. I’ve had to hear it once, and I hope I never hear it again.

[@adangracia3763]

To think that this is ACTED, imagine how a mother would scream if it was real.

[@michaelloud5206]

Dammit. When she started screaming out, my eyes filled so much that my face was soaked from the tears

[@justinsmith4941]

Absolutely gets me when I see this scene shows how human Benton is and how much he cared for both his sister and nephew plus how hard he fought to save him as well then he leaves to goes to his sister it breaks you emotionally that he tried his utter most for nephew

[@davidwise3573]

The best hospital drama on TV. Greys Anatomy had nothing on this show.

[@beepboop9464]

E.R. focused more on patients than personal lives. Greys focused more on their personal lives.

[@haywoodjablome6645]

@@beepboop9464 GA sucked.

[@beepboop9464]

@@haywoodjablome6645 I thought it was good the first few seasons but I haven't watched it in years. It just became like How many horrible things can happen to these people l.

[@danlayson9623]

Grey's was a night soap opera. ER was/is the gold standard of a hospital emergency room with developed characters. The reason many actors auditioned to be a part of the series.

[@sallychipman9857]

Totally agree with you. This will always be the “king and Queen” of hospital shows. Miss them all.

[@JG-cj6pc]

There were so many devastating scenes in ER but as a mom, this is the one that absolutely broke my heart. Her scream, even all these years later just :(......

[@colin8770]

Khandi Alexander as Jackie is probably my favourite supporting character (outside of hospital staff) whenever her and La Salle are on screen it's great! And that scream, I think out of all the series sad moments, this one stays with me the most, because of her scream anguish! (Of course there are other great sad scenes, but I was rememring that scene long after I watched it first!)

[@lauraschoenborn3544]

Can we just admire all the acting in this scene. Jackie and Benton should have gotten an award for this scene. But also everyone's acting. Corday and Greene's, determination and professional manner while working when they had no idea, to confusion when Peter walked in and took over to the look of pure shock and horror when they realized it was one of their own’s nephew and doing what they could to help Peter but also trying to keep him calm when he was getting too intense. And Cleo's nonchalant facial expressions at first to total shock when realizing talking to Jackie that the kid she just saw in the ER was Peter's nephew. And total remorse and comforting Jackie in the waiting room. I did not like Cleo at all, but I am amazed by the many hats she put on in this one scene. She literally went from being a doctor at work, to supportive girlfriend, to being a crying shoulder for Jackie in 5 minutes.

[@mattmcdermott3919]

To be continued next week episode of. Er. Should have been ended now

[@j.bennette3390]

Professional manner? Please... they treated that boy’s body with as much respect as a textbook - just a teaching tool, just a mass a flesh. He wasn’t fully humanized until his uncle came barging in.

[@gee1271]

Agreed. The veins in his arms while operating. This scene was REAL

[@cfinley81]

Damn...Jackie's screams at the end. 😭😭😭😭

[@MistaLovaMan]

And that scene where the gang came in the hospital to see Jessie and Jackie loses it on them. As a parent I’m right there with her

[@jasonhilton59]

Her screaming no always gives me chills and makes me wanna bawl my eyes out.

[@samanthalucas8070]

The way Jackie screams at the end when she sees Peter covered in her sons blood just rips through your soul

[@iamceilingcatOG]

The acting on this show was always top-notch. This episode was a great example.

[@jenneereedus5502]

This scene is one of the countless reasons why ER was and always will be the greatest show ever made, the acting is superb in this show, and this scene, along with a lot more, makes me cry every time of see it😭😭😭😭

[@majuub003]

I went to the hospital with my wife when she had a kidney stone and we saw, them rush someone in and 15 min later a doctor came out and I saw raw emotion just like this scene. It’s sad when it’s right there in front of you

[@cjhmarine0621]

Having worked in a level 1 trauma center in the Chicago suburban area i can tell you this show is probably the closest reality to seeing it happen at the hospital. Just like saving private ryan is the very close to real combat.. This show is that for trauma hospitals. Good job cast and crew. Great show for many years

[@slipstreamxr3763]

I live close to Chicago and this episode I think hits harder for us Chicagolanders because we see and hear about tragic cases like this every day and our corrupt city officials refuse to actually do anything about gang violence which is the actual problem. Instead they try to go after decent cops who want to do their jobs right and protect people along with licensed firearm owners in Dekalb who never did anything more violent with their 12 gauge than go annual deer hunting.

[@bijoux92781]

Is anyone else watching ER in 2024? No? Just me? Okay...

[@BayouZeta81]

Yess I am

[@bijoux92781]

@@BayouZeta81 People actually pronounce my name like this (Bayou) 💀 That is good that you watch ER. I am re-watching all 10 seasons (I decided not to watch the other 5)

[@perezynkrs1]

I am

[@maddyf8022]

i like the scene directly after this one where benton punches malucci in the face.

[@jaedonjohnson3551]

Do you know where I can find the scene you’re talking about? I’ve tried searching on here with no luck.

[@sixfour8087]

@@jaedonjohnson3551 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2S8fq2phZyZjJo

[@jaedonjohnson3551]

Six Four Thank you!

[@lanetracarther7282]

That scene destroyed me when I first saw it. I could not possibly imagine the heartache, and grief of the moment. The scene depicts what happens in ERs all over the nation. Particularly in impoverished communities. The devastation that rips through these families is unimaginable. I know this is only a show scene, but this is real life for too many people in this nation.

[@tristenmoore1275]

Jackie's scream scared me half to death when I saw this episode. When I saw Peter crying over his failure to save his nephew, my heart broke for him.

[@brandnew2767]

Between Peter’s face and that scream I still cry every time I see this scene😪

[@OurLittrellMemories]

This is one of the episodes that has always stuck with me. The mother screaming before anything was even said. So horrible

[@danielleames7953]

Jackie’s scream gets to me every time!💔😭

[@djrommybalibalita5747]

Literally the OG of medical shows ! Fantastic characters, acting and writing! I love Greys Anatomy but ER always hit me so much more harder.

[@Aprylbaby]

When the mother screamed😢 I cried like a baby...Superb acting!!! I felt every emotion. I forgot how good this show was.

[@JenniferClark24]

This show was amazing! So unlike other medical dramas where the doctor is always right and the kids never die. The realism and the accuracy of the medicine was truly one of a kind.

[@jayd8743]

Never has a character become more human in just 3 minutes of TV than Peter did in this episode.

[@Xerruy]

Anyone else count how many times doctors walked through the crowded ER covered in blood?

[@wickedtreefarm6914]

I had surgery when I wad a child and the doctor came out to talk to my mom and he had my blood splattered on his glasses. It totally freaked my mom out.

[@CMHism]

There is no comparing Grey’s Anatomy to ER.

[@ladyanime100]

Right, you don't get scenes like this in Grey's Anatomy. It's scenes like this that make ER the best medical show ever

[@leslindelgado6124]

That silence as they let him give it all he can knowing it won’t work kills me.

[@sarika811]

Benton stay pushing the hell out of people!

[@MistaLovaMan]

Anytime I think about my son’s future this episode always crosses my mind. I discipline him but I stay close to him too and let him know he can come to his family about anything. All this can come from something as small as letting your kid hang out with the wrong friends. Oh, and where’s the clip of Benton decking Malucci? He earned that ass whoppin

[@robyndismon394]

Why is 'beating' the answer no matter WHAT the question was. You don't have 2 think if your primary.responses are silence and rage.

[@lauraschoenborn3544]

@@robyndismon394 I agree with you to a point. However, in this moment Peter was completely numb and he was fed up with Malucci’s snarky comments. And when he was criticizing his deceased nephew’s choices, and essentially saying “that’s what you get for being in a gang”. I think Malucci deserved that punch. Peter’s grief manifested itself in anger at what Malucci said and reacted aggressively. I do agree that violence is never the answer but I think Malucci deserved that punch. What he said was rude insensitive, and he should have been kicked off the case early on.

[@itsgoff]

@3:44, even though I have seen this scene a million times and know what happens, I always feel Benton's endless optimism and hope given the situation. Eriq La Salle knock this one out of the park

[@l.a.3479]

*knocked

[@itsgoff]

@l.a.3479 two years later you got me

[@joshmccollen700]

It was a great cry at 4:45. Great job by Eriq La Salle.

[@MissAnatance]

This part is amazingly real and touching

[@danielleames9076]

Jackie’s scream, you can hear pain of loosing her son!!😭😭😭

[@noveltybobel]

That was some top quality acting by Harriet Rene Alexander (Jackie) You'd think she actually just lost her son there

[@PlumbPitiful]

I believe she goes by Khandi Alexander.

[@Fuel1873]

1:10 says it all for me. Benton was a force to be reckoned with

[@angiearthur1408]

Lawd, every time I watch this scene it makes me cry.

[@EverythingEvo]

This is one of the most powerful scenes on TV. Every time I see it I tear up.

[@slstuart519]

That scream. Still gets me.

[@babyphat406]

I remember growing up, I wasn't allowed shows like these. Here I am all grown up now on my days off searching for old tv shows crying my eyes out. These were good shows indeed👌

[@fanoffunny]

So many years later and I still cry.

[@darinharvey9186]

One of the most intense and sad scenes ever

[@Grow5ft]

Very powerful scene. I still remember it after so many years. The mark of a truly great tv show.

[@catherineshaw1122]

The director on this episode was extraordinary.

[@Devsky1]

He didn't have to say anything. From his face, she knew.

[@jane1975]

Also the fact that he was covered in her babies blood as well.

[@nathanh2509]

This boys death, Lucy's death, and Mark's death are the ones that affected me the most in this show. This one rips me apart when I hear his mother scream. It reminds me of the night when my friend Arthur died and I heard his wife scream just like this mother did.

[@andrewfessick8571]

Love that the music at the end was not the usual theme, very nice touch after a heartbreaking scene

[@sexyhomeowner9345]

I thought so too.

[@fromsouthkorea8763]

Cannot explain this scene with just ‘heartbreaking.’ This RIPS my heart and soul.

[@Bends95]

such a powerful medical drama..and one of the greatest!!!

[@samanthasays3603]

The BEST medical show ever. (At least the first 7 seasons. )

[@roxy5588]

This is the American All Saints. If any of you don't know what All Saints is that its an Australian medical drama that ran between 1998-2009 set in Sydney.

[@PlumbPitiful]

Well ER started in 1994 so I guess you should say All Saints is the Australian ER.

[@roxy5588]

@@PlumbPitiful exactly.

[@fargolargopants1694]

This scene gets me everytime

[@Joe-rw1bb]

This was pretty good. My wife and I used to watch this every Thursday night.

[@marskeins]

Candy Alexander can kick ass when it comes to acting. So underrated!! She's gonna win some kind of big award for acting one day.

[@wildlyunrulyadventures3942]

Hard to believe that ER was 30 years ago. It is timeless. Far better than 99% of the crap on TV today.

[@giannimolluso5846]

Her scream gave me the chills.

[@candwill]

Khandi Alexander (Jackie) ROCKS!

[@labrnts977]

I remember this episode. It ripped my heart out. Great acting in this episode

[@CAYENNETAN]

I have heard that scream 2 times in my family. It comes from somewhere so deep that it doesn’t even sound human. Great acting here!

[@Eclectic999]

I’m so sorry for your losses, Cayenne.

[@tgdiamonds]

I would like to request more clips of Peter with his son. Especially the one where Reese learns to say father

[@romigithepope]

I remember seeing this as a kid. It stuck with me. What breaks my heart is that this happening to moms in ERs as I type this.

[@wiled5]

Peter's nephew died the day before Thanksgiving. It is hard for me to say it, but my eldest brother was killed in a hit-and-run by a drunk driver the day before Thanksgiving back in 2013, I could relate that to Benton's ordeal of his nephew's demise

[@knightwind6628]

I'm sorry to hear that. I don't have much family left myself. ✌️😥

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

Wow, her screams made me cry. Powerful.

[@reecespiecesheroful]

Man, this takes me back! This was such an AMAZING show!

[@marionlorimer7506]

This is and was the best show in America ever!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@nave712]

The mothers cry nearly gave me a heart attack

[@northystwinkle6973]

this was a heart wrenching scene it made me cry

[@Fuel1873]

Benton was always my favorite

[@ThatLadyDray]

Khandi Alexander hasn't aged in decades. She looked the same here as when she was on Scandal.

[@aaronburgin1442]

This is why I could never get behind Malucci. Funny at times? Sure. Some moments of maturation? Sure. But ultimately, his character was such a careless, cavalier douchebag. Beyond that, this scene absolutely crushes my soul. From Benton's frenetic attempt to save his nephew, to Jackie's soul-wrenching scream, everything about this scene was iconic. Aaaand of course Sally Field and Maura Tierney get the Emmy noms for this episode.

[@Canaris3]

Yeah Malucci was such a heartless bastard.. If only he knew that this gangbanger is gangbanger we know and not random gangbanger nr 56362362 he wouldnt dare to make fun of him/be detached like the entire staff did to dozens of gangbangers before. Awesome lesson there breh.

[@TheTobias04]

I never liked his character, no compassion & just a total ass!!

[@virgilsolozzo3510]

sadly malucci is 90% of the doctors 🤬😧 in the real world ....

[@Canaris3]

@@virgilsolozzo3510 except he isnt.

[@aaronburgin1442]

@@Canaris3 He wasn't a gang banger tho. So yeah, there's that.

[@Bekka_boo13]

I’ve just started working in neuro ICU ands the first time I heard that scream on my second shift…I’ll never forget it…

[@JacklostYedmore]

I gotta give it to Khandi, she really is a great actress! I’ve seen her in CSI Miami and Scandal to and she is just as wonderful in all her roles :) Gotta say that she has also aged well, I checked to see how she looked like now in her 60s and she looks at least 20 years younger O:

[@toriandash3383]

everytime i hear Jackie scream i get chills & my eyes fill up with tears 😩

[@sugaloaf9889]

I'm not crying… I lied, I am 😭😭

[@sha9192Vmez]

I use to watch every episode with my aunt when I was younger! Best show I ever watched!

[@astaciamckinnis3969]

This was one of my favorite childhood TV show