Gail Shapiro

Dr Marcel and Dr Manning lay everything on the line to assist a sick woman; Dr Halstead faces an uphill battle in getting participants involved in his clinical trial; Dr Choi clashes with a patient who demands absolute perfection of himself.

Dr Manning receives an injury while assisting the victim of a drive-by shooting;e Dr Rhodes receives shocking information about the woman he went on a date with.

Ripley and Charles treat members of a cult; Ahmad's suspension takes an unexpected toll on Marcel; Abrams' five-month-old son lands in the ED under questionable circumstances.

Two brothers in critical condition are rushed into the hospital by their parents, leaving Dr Choi, April and Dr Charles to piece together what actually transpired; Dr Manning becomes suspicious of a new mother entering the ED.

When a car unexpectedly smashes through the ambulance bay doors, Dr. Choi makes some difficult decisions in an effort to save a worker trapped beneath the wreckage and April, who's also in danger.

The holidays are bittersweet for Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) thanks to a new employee (Kate Hodge) and a new suitor (Eric Lutes).