Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves), an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, has a fearless nature and a keen understanding of the criminal mind, but he is also rather reckless. Together with partner Harry (Jeff Daniels), they rescue a dozen hostages from a booby-trapped elevator rigged by a psychotic ex-cop (Dennis Hopper). With his plans foiled by Jack, the bomber makes alternative arrangements - rigging a city bus to explode if the speedometer drops below 50 mph. It's then up to Jack to save the passengers, including feisty Annie (Sandra Bullock), the passenger who is forced to take the driving wheel after the driver is shot.

The complete first series of the popular medical drama. In the two-part pilot episode, medical student John Carter finds himself dropped in the deep end when he turns up for his first day and discovers the emergency room in the middle of a major trauma. 'Day One' see Dr Ross struggle to save the victim of a drunk driving accident. 'Going Home' has Hathaway return to the hospital and Carter learn to be more compassionate. 'Hit and Run' finds Carol receiving an unexpected visit from the handsome Dr Ross. 'Into That Good Night' has Mark go in search of a much-needed transplant for a critical patient. 'Chicago Heat' sees Mark bring his daughter into the ER and Ross do his best to save a young girl suffering from an unintended cocaine overdose. 'Another Perfect Day' has Carter try to find an apartment of his own. '9½ Hours' finds Carter falling for Susan. In 'ER Confidential' Carol faces a difficult decision when a patient tells her a secret. 'Blizzard' sees the ER staff scramble to help the victims of a massive car pile-up. 'The Gift' has Doug turn up unexpected at Carol's engagement party. 'Happy New Year' finds Carter angry about doing Benton's work for him. In 'Luck of the Draw' Mark confronts a drug-smuggling patient and Carol decides upon a date for her wedding. 'Long Day's Journey' sees Peter hire physical therapist Jeanie to look after his mum. 'Feb 5th, 1995' has Carter surprised when Deb delivers an excellent trauma presentation. 'Make of Two Hearts' finds Deb in trouble when she accidentally takes some LSD. 'The Birthday Party' sees Jen accept the offer of work in Milwaukee, thereby making her separation from Mark almost inevitable. In 'Sleepless in Chicago' Carol's hopes of adopting Tatiana come to an end. 'Love's Labour Lost' has Benton's mother admitted to hospital when she breaks her hip. 'Full Moon, Saturday Night' finds the tension growing between Carter and Deb. 'House of Cards' sees Peter confront his mother about her need to enter a nursing home. 'Men Plan, God Laughs' has Mark attempt a reconciliation with Jen. 'Love Among the Ruins' finds Carter's secret background revealed. 'Motherhood' sees Carter stretched to the limit on a gruelling 24 hour shift. And in 'Everything Old is New Again' the day of Carol's wedding finally arrives.