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ER Season 5

ER Season 5 is a WORTH-IT, BollyMeter 7.6/10. 22 episodes on NBC from 24 September 1998.

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BollyMeter7.6/10Season 5 marked the full departure of George Clooney and the show's pivot to new ensemble members. Critics acknowledged the transition costs while finding the core format durable enough to sustain the change.

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What BollyAI Thinks

Season 5 navigated the full exit of George Clooney and the introduction of new cast members including Alex Kingston as Dr. Elizabeth Corday. The show's format proved robust enough to absorb the transition - the ER itself remained the gravitational center, and new characters found their footing within the existing ensemble rather than displacing it. The ratings stayed strong even as the critical consensus softened from the early-season peaks. Maria Bello's arrival added energy that critics credited with partially compensating for the star's departure.

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Season Over Season

The post-Clooney pivot: new cast members fill the space competently, though the show's star wattage dims.