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Chicago Hope

  • TV Series
  • 1994–2000
  • TV-14
  • 1h
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Lauren Holly, Hector Elizondo, Carla Gugino, Mark Harmon, Barbara Hershey, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, and Rocky Carroll in Chicago Hope (1994)
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The lives and trials of the staff of a major hospital in Chicago.The lives and trials of the staff of a major hospital in Chicago.The lives and trials of the staff of a major hospital in Chicago.

  • Creator
    • David E. Kelley
  • Stars
    • Mandy Patinkin
    • Adam Arkin
    • Hector Elizondo
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
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    POPULARITY
    4,186
    1,280
    • Creator
      • David E. Kelley
    • Stars
      • Mandy Patinkin
      • Adam Arkin
      • Hector Elizondo
    • 29User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 24 wins & 108 nominations total

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    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Dr. Jeffrey Geiger
    • 1994–2000
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Dr. Aaron Shutt
    • 1994–2000
    Hector Elizondo
    Hector Elizondo
    • Dr. Phillip Watters
    • 1994–2000
    Peter Berg
    Peter Berg
    • Dr. Billy Kronk
    • 1995–1999
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    • Dr. Dennis Hancock
    • 1995–1999
    Jayne Brook
    Jayne Brook
    • Dr. Diane Grad
    • 1995–1999
    Christine Lahti
    Christine Lahti
    • Dr. Kathryn Austin
    • 1995–1999
    Rocky Carroll
    Rocky Carroll
    • Dr. Keith Wilkes
    • 1996–2000
    Mark Harmon
    Mark Harmon
    • Dr. Jack McNeil
    • 1996–2000
    Thomas Gibson
    Thomas Gibson
    • Dr. Daniel Nyland…
    • 1994–1998
    Roxanne Hart
    Roxanne Hart
    • Nurse Camille Shutt…
    • 1994–1998
    Stacy Edwards
    Stacy Edwards
    • Dr. Lisa Catera
    • 1997–1999
    Peter MacNicol
    Peter MacNicol
    • Alan Birch
    • 1994–1998
    Bob Bancroft
    Bob Bancroft
    • Dr. Joseph Cacaci
    • 1997–1999
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Dr. Robert Yeats
    • 1998–1999
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Dr. Gina Simon
    • 1999–2000
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Dr. Jeremy Hanlon
    • 1999–2000
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Dr. Francesca Alberghetti
    • 1999–2000
    • Creator
      • David E. Kelley
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    julia_rakowski

    Life and times of doctors at Chicago Hope Hospital.

    Chicago hope is one of the best medical dramas, and television shows in general, I have ever seen. The cast is amazing and includes some of Hollywood's top names. The show follows the lives of numerous doctors through their daily work and personal routines. The show tends to be very dramatic, but it has comedic elements. Each character has their own way of dealing with personal loss and trauma, which is a very common element in Chicago Hope. The characters are all different, with diverse personalities and temperaments. Though there is some jargon, it is mostly explained clearly and easy to follow. I find myself relating to some of the characters and their problems. The episodes are very touching and realistic. The on screen chemistry between the characters is incredible. A glimpse into the everyday life of a typical inner city hospital physician. Two thumbs way up!
    Stewey

    My favourite show!!!

    I love this show!!! I love the characters--well, not the new ones. I think the 5th season was so great! I mean, Eric Stoltz was on! I think it's horrible how things have been going downhill, and to be honest, I don't think pitting Chicago Hope against Frasier is going to help. Nevertheless, I think the ability to mix the hospital situations with the individual problems of the staff is great. There isn't too much focus on personal problems, but enough so it isn't too hospital-oriented.

    Finally, being the sap that I am, I like that they manage to incorporate relationships without them becoming the focus. And I'd just like to say that I really think the Kate Austin/Bobby Yeats thing was brilliant, and should've been pursued. I just saw the episode "McNeil and Pray" and they were great! When she's reaming him out, "Oh come on! I'm sure she wasn't influenced by those seductive blue eyes, boyish good looks, that thing you do with your hair..." Okay, I didn't get it all but it was great! And when they're at the Christmas party and that guy says, "Well okay, whisper to someone you choose" to Bobby and he goes and whispers in Kate's ear, it's priceless! That was definitely my favourite episode-and not just because of that.

    Okay, I'm sorry I've gone on and on, but this is the only show I really like to watch on tv.
    Goon-2

    Not bad for a doctor show

    I don't really care for the genre of "doctor" TV shows, but to give Chicago Hope credit, it does have more appeal than the majority of them. I was once a faithful viewer in its first season, after seeing the characters played by Mandy Patinkin and Hector Elizondo on a brilliant "cross over" episode of Picket Fences. Back then, Chicago Hope was admirable for its "quirky" plots and great character development, but over the years it has adapted more of the "formula" doctor show(6 thousand subplots and little chance to "bond" with the characters)and I have moved on. I still catch an occasional rerun on the show, and while it would not convert me back to being a regular viewer.

    I do enjoy the characters of Adam Arkin and Hector Elizondo and the others aren't bad, except Christine Lahti's "feminist" character gets tiresome, and tends to overuse and ugly word that is a part of the male anatomy. Nevertheless, even an episode consisting of her, Jayne Brook and Stacy Edwards going to the mountains that I thought I would loathe did not turn out to be too bad, considering. Mark Harmon and Peter Berg's characters bring a slight amount of life, but as I said, it's still not enough to make me watch the show regularly and I hope it does not steal viewers away from Frasier, as it prepares to face against it in the 1999-2000 season. It's not THAT great.
    ewknowle

    Lacking Dr Gieger

    Chicago Hope is full of good actors and dialogue, Hector Elizondo is a notable example. And is fresh in the fact that it has wonderfully light hearted moments which intense programs such as ER lack.

    I have two major problems with the show recently, in that it is severely lacking two characters which I believe made it the best series on television rather just the good series it is now.

    1) Peter Mchnicol as the eel was a wonderful character and he is missed (although its good to see him on Ally Mcbeal) 2) The major flaw in the series though is that Mandy Patinkin is not there. He is such a wonderfully sincere, intense, and brilliantly funny actor that he gave the series a depth not possible without him. For god's sake bring him back.

    Good series, can only be brilliant again with Dr Gieger back at the operating table.
    oego

    a classic

    Chicago hope is an absolute classic. David E Kelley triumphed again with this one. Although even I must admit the show grew a little tiresome at the end of its' run, it was still streets ahead of the opposition. The first few years, particularly 94,95, and 96 were just amazing eps', with great true to life (mostly!), well-rounded and heartfelt characters like the eel, camille , schutt and geiger, keeping me tuning in week after week. An awesome show, with such amazingly talented writers and actors! Although not always action packed, the shows deep and subtle storylines would get you hooked, whether 11 (like I was) or 111! I used to love this show so much that i used to beg permission to stay up until 10.30 on a school nite to watch this, and i am sure there were many others just like me! If there are repeats on, please catch them if you can, it will be well worth it! Oh and look out for cameos' by the likes of Julia Styles, Ryan Phillipe, Mena Suvari etc.

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    • Trivia
      Featured the first use of the word "shit" in an American network television broadcast (other than documentaries). Spoken by Mark Harmon in an appropriate context. Very little negative publicity resulted.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Aaron Shutt: [on why he didn't talk with his wife about the problems in their marriage] I was happy! When you're happy and you're tired you go to sleep!

    • Crazy credits
      After Christine Lahti joined the ensemble cast in Stand (1995), she and Adam Arkin alternated (with one exception) first and second listing in the opening credits. After Lahti left the cast at the end of Season 5, Arkin and Mark Harmon alternated first and second listing.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1995)

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chikago Umidi
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles City Hall - 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • David E. Kelley Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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