I agree. It reminded of the loss of my best friend at 39 yrs of age. She faced that she was moving on before her loved ones did. I cried my eyes out at this because he was too young and too good to leave his loved ones.
I don't think any TV show made me cry at times as much as ER did. And this entire sequence had me in floods of tears especially. Sobbing when Elizabeth found him and you just knew that he was gone:( That music playing at the funeral is beautiful.
I agree the first 8 seasons of ER are the best with Anthony Edwards and the original cast. George Clooney was good as Dr Ross along with Noah Wyle as Dr John Carter, Eriq La Selle as Dr Peter Benton among others.
Few things are more emotionally charged then the story of the last days between a parent and a child. The pain, the fear, the frustration and despair, but also the love, the beauty and the happiness and power of those mundane little moments in life that stays with you forever. This episode, and all the setup that led to it, was a masterpiece for the ages. A story as old as time, executed perfectly.
Powerful episode and scene! I just watched this episode again, 3/22/21 after not seeing it since it originally aired, and it made me bawl like a baby. That's how you know how well this episode was written, acted and produced. If it can still make someone feel something that that deep, to move one to tears, that long after it was first shown, it has power!
Most of the main cast members were assembled for Mark's funeral (bringing some back who had already left the show). No matter how much their personalities clashed, they were all there for Mark. Romano didn't get along with anyone, but I think deep down, he like everyone else at County really respected Mark.
This was one of the most POWERFUL shows to ever air on national television, it's right up there with All in the Family in the 70's when beloved Edith Bunker died, and of course the M*A*S*H finale and the Waltons sad ending with the house fire!! The end of The Mary Tyler Moore Show AND the Dallas episodes when Miss Ellie and Bobby Ewing died. There are so many more to mention here, but not enough space! God Bless these tremendously well written and produced American classic television shows that have entertained hundreds of millions of people for decades
The finale of M*A*S*H* was certainly sad, especially the story, which I practically had to block out of my memory...but for me, it's the end of :"Abyssina, Henry" that will ALWAYS make me cry.
I watched this episode and cried like a baby at the end. I watched it again the next day (I had recorded it on VHS), and I cried like a baby again. For the record, I am male, and was 47 years old at the time.
Right before Mark died in Hawaii he was trying to get Rachel to remember when she was little. She got mad and shouted she didn't remember or care about those days. One of Mark's memories was that every time Rachel was handed a balloon she would let it go so the final scene is especially heartbreaking.
Retro Dreams that final scene was so heartbreaking, but so beautiful. I loved how Jen and Elizabeth were bewildered when she ran out of the car to the balloon and as soon as she grabbed hold of the balloon Christine and Alex’s reactions said it all the wonder and sadness knowing that it was Rachel’s final goodbye to her father.
When she let go of the balloon at the time i just started crying for almost 15 mins, granted the show was over but the raw feelings that was felt inside me at the time was so real because of me loosing a family member the way she lost her dad
ER will always be one of the best tv shows ever and this episode will is one of the saddest, I also cried like a baby at season 6,episode 14 (All in the family)
Cried my freakin' eyes out over this episode. Love Dr Greene. He was and will always be the heart of the ER and this show. I know he passed the torch to Dr Carter (who I also love) but he can never replace Dr Mark Greene. Love Anthony Edwards and missed him so much when he left.
If you stop to think about it; ER was arguably the last true network TV show to absolutely dominate the headlines year after year with guest stars, established actors/actresses and producing the next generation of talent along with the weekly or end of season cliff hangers. Personally, this was the last network tv show that I ever watched with any vested interest in the plot and characters
I love the episodes leading up to this episode of ER! I have never cried more over a show and can rewatch these last shows of Dr Mark Green’s life over and over and be just as emotional as the first time I watched it! It was my favorite show on TV ever!
I love this episode. How fortunate to have our last hours with our loved ones. I held my Mom's hand while she lay dying & asked if she knew how much of loved her & she said "Yes". I am blessed to have been with her then. I don't know if I'll ever get over her loss. Love the ones you are with, our time is short
I thought that this episode of ER was the saddest. I knew that Dr. Greene was going to die, but still it was very sad to see it happen. The show was done so beautifully. And to have all of the people that worked with Mark, except Carol and Doug, (don’t know why), showed great respect they had for him, even Dr. Romano. ER was a fantastic show, and that this one was just great. Let me back to my Kleenex now. 😭😭😭
Clooney and Margulies both claimed at the time, and since, that they didn't want to have all the fuss over their characters returning take away the attention from Anthony Edwards (Mark).
the piano in the background of Mark's funeral is still the most beautifully tragic piece of music I've ever heard.I wish I could find the name and download it.
This piece was first heard in the pilot episode, when Morganstern was telling Greene to "set the tone." I call it "Mark's Theme." It's heard in many instances, especially scenes involving Mark's death and the aftermath (there's a scene when Elizabeth gets word that their house has sold back in the U.S. when she's working in London after Mark dies).
I looked this up as Somewhere over the rainbow ER, because I remember seeing this on TV and loving this particular version of the song, but I didn't know who the singer was. I now found it, I'll leave it here for those who would like to know. It's: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
Big iz. Hawaiian I believe. Big guy guy, but such a delicate voice. There's a video of his ashes being scattered with Somewhere over the Rainbow playing.
This episode really broke my heart death is part of life but when Anthony Edwards left the show Er went down hill and when they ended the show NBC went down hill I'm glad Chicago med is its replacement now but I do miss this show was the saddest episode I cried the when this episode aired.
Katie Williams I don't think so. I think ER would have continued further but the lead creator/screenwriter died suddenly, and that's why they canceled it after season 15
I have to say I have also never been more mad at a show and George Clooney… what a perfect ending it would have been to see Dr Doug Ross at Mark’s funeral… his best friend… I got so excited as they panned the group of Drs and nurses of his funeral’s attendees… thinking omg Doug is gonna be shown… how could he have not gone to Mark’s funeral! 🤷♀️Biggest love and disappointment in a show ever!!
I remember Clooney said he thought his being there would overshadow the story... but I disagree... I think it was a huge mistake to not have Mark (and Carol) in the crowd at the funeral. No way Doug would have missed saying goodbye to Mark.
I cry every time I see this. Remind me of watching my baby take his last breath. My heart broken in a million pieces. I miss you Dad! And you rest in peace November the 5th 2005
it was my wish that my neighbor go like that. i hope shes in hawaiii like she wanted. i miss her a lot.pancreatic cancer...every night for two years in the apartment below id hear her crying for her mom. some nights id cry too.
Me to he was a great actor on the show I loved this show when I grow up I want to be a doctor just like him that is if I don't die of my brain cancer I have stage 3 but I am fighting it I am 11 years old and I am going to win so I can be a doctor just like him wish me luck.
I feel so bad for rachel loosing her dad like that had to be the most hardest thing to cope with especially with someone you have known since you were born.
I watched it on Japanese satellite broadcasting. Although I knew that it was a drama, I cried when I saw this scene. That's how I was moved by the actor's wonderful play. As if Mark Greene was there right now. . .
I'm not crying, I swear, I just have something in my eye. 😢. RIP Dr. Greene. On a side note, why does Anthony Edwards' characters keep dieing? First as Goose then as Dr. Greene!
ER was for my generation THE hospital series. 🤷♀️🤷♀️ I like the first episodes from Grey's, but I stopped someday. There is one only death in ER that's hits me like that. and that was George's.
I saw this when it originally aired on TV and, to this day, I still think Mark's death is one of the saddest I've ever seen on TV
Aired just after my mother passed from AML.
@@JimHeil Oh bless you! I'm sorry for your loss. It must have been tough to watch this at that time.
This was actually the last episode I watched when it was on.
I agree. It reminded of the loss of my best friend at 39 yrs of age. She faced that she was moving on before her loved ones did. I cried my eyes out at this because he was too young and too good to leave his loved ones.
@@michele21auntiem I'm sorry for your loss and hope you have fond memories of your good friend that make you smile.
This is quite possibly the most soul crushing tv episode ever aired.
Señor AIDidaS I cried so hard each time.
ER never really got back on its feet after Anthony left. The last straw for me was when Romano got crushed by the helicopter.
I bawled my eyes out during this scene. So frigging heartbreaking!
That's why they aired it
I remember being at work and the episode was airing on a tv in our lobby. I was trying to wait on customers crying like a baby... Lol
I don't think any TV show made me cry at times as much as ER did. And this entire sequence had me in floods of tears especially. Sobbing when Elizabeth found him and you just knew that he was gone:( That music playing at the funeral is beautiful.
same here
I always associate this version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" with ER. Crying rewatching this. I miss the EARLY days of ER.
I agree the first 8 seasons of ER are the best with Anthony Edwards and the original cast. George Clooney was good as Dr Ross along with Noah Wyle as Dr John Carter, Eriq La Selle as Dr Peter Benton among others.
Played this song at my Dads funeral man
ER is like the king of the TV shows ,and Mark .... well Mark will never be forget .
その通りだね。でも、ロスとグリーンがいなくなっても、erはシカゴカウンティは続いた。
Few things are more emotionally charged then the story of the last days between a parent and a child. The pain, the fear, the frustration and despair, but also the love, the beauty and the happiness and power of those mundane little moments in life that stays with you forever. This episode, and all the setup that led to it, was a masterpiece for the ages. A story as old as time, executed perfectly.
Powerful episode and scene! I just watched this episode again, 3/22/21 after not seeing it since it originally aired, and it made me bawl like a baby. That's how you know how well this episode was written, acted and produced. If it can still make someone feel something that that deep, to move one to tears, that long after it was first shown, it has power!
Most of the main cast members were assembled for Mark's funeral (bringing some back who had already left the show). No matter how much their personalities clashed, they were all there for Mark. Romano didn't get along with anyone, but I think deep down, he like everyone else at County really respected Mark.
Said the same thing for years
I always always cry, a dozen or more years later. I heard Iz singing this when I was on a bus in Hawaii in 2018 and teared up.
This was one of the most POWERFUL shows to ever air on national television, it's right up there with All in the Family in the 70's when beloved Edith Bunker died, and of course the M*A*S*H finale and the Waltons sad ending with the house fire!! The end of The Mary Tyler Moore Show AND the Dallas episodes when Miss Ellie and Bobby Ewing died. There are so many more to mention here, but not enough space! God Bless these tremendously well written and produced American classic television shows that have entertained hundreds of millions of people for decades
Michael Swartzkopf I agree
The finale of M*A*S*H* was certainly sad, especially the story, which I practically had to block out of my memory...but for me, it's the end of :"Abyssina, Henry" that will ALWAYS make me cry.
The first time I saw this, I bawled like a baby.
A Peanut I still do.
A Peanut Me too, and still do 😢💐
This was the saddest scene ever in a TV show.
Ughhhh seriously, I always cry when Mark dies & when Dr. Carter reads the letter to the “E.R Gang”
I watched this episode and cried like a baby at the end. I watched it again the next day (I had recorded it on VHS), and I cried like a baby again.
For the record, I am male, and was 47 years old at the time.
DJL0455 do you remember when Gary died on Thirtysomething? That scene and this one from ER affected me more than any TV deaths before or since.
I never cried so hard. A void in my heart that will never be filled.
So sad. So real. Rachel did a wonderful job at the end.
Right before Mark died in Hawaii he was trying to get Rachel to remember when she was little. She got mad and shouted she didn't remember or care about those days. One of Mark's memories was that every time Rachel was handed a balloon she would let it go so the final scene is especially heartbreaking.
Retro Dreams that final scene was so heartbreaking, but so beautiful. I loved how Jen and Elizabeth were bewildered when she ran out of the car to the balloon and as soon as she grabbed hold of the balloon Christine and Alex’s reactions said it all the wonder and sadness knowing that it was Rachel’s final goodbye to her father.
When she let go of the balloon at the time i just started crying for almost 15 mins, granted the show was over but the raw feelings that was felt inside me at the time was so real because of me loosing a family member the way she lost her dad
Advid E.R. enthusiasts from its beginning. 2024, and I still cry over Mark Green. I still use his words of wisdom. "You set the tone."
This hurts to watch ,Dr Mark Greene was my all time favorite . . This kills me deep inside . :(
ME: Seeing him die in Top Gun tore my soul out. Nothing could be that sad again!
ER: Hold my IV bag.
This made me laugh with a tear in my eye
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I didn't know he starred in Top Gun, as Goose ?
Gets me every time I remember watching this while in palliative care my mother was losing her Cancer fight.
ER will always be one of the best tv shows ever and this episode will is one of the saddest, I also cried like a baby at season 6,episode 14 (All in the family)
It still gives me chills & tears in my eyes. He will be missed on the show.
Cried my freakin' eyes out over this episode. Love Dr Greene. He was and will always be the heart of the ER and this show. I know he passed the torch to Dr Carter (who I also love) but he can never replace Dr Mark Greene. Love Anthony Edwards and missed him so much when he left.
Still remember the first time I saw this episode....still bring tears to my eyes.
If you stop to think about it; ER was arguably the last true network TV show to absolutely dominate the headlines year after year with guest stars, established actors/actresses and producing the next generation of talent along with the weekly or end of season cliff hangers. Personally, this was the last network tv show that I ever watched with any vested interest in the plot and characters
It takes a lot for me to cry, but I was bawling during this.
Daenerys I cried so hard in his last few episodes. Starting when he started talking to Jen about putting things away for Rachel.
I still cry every time I hear this song😭😭😭 favorite show
I love the episodes leading up to this episode of ER! I have never cried more over a show and can rewatch these last shows of Dr Mark Green’s life over and over and be just as emotional as the first time I watched it! It was my favorite show on TV ever!
Ever time i have watched this episode i start to cry like a baby cause i knew what was going to happen and couldn't hold back the tears.
If u can watch this episode without crying u have no heart
I love this episode. How fortunate to have our last hours with our loved ones. I held my Mom's hand while she lay dying & asked if she knew how much of loved her & she said "Yes". I am blessed to have been with her then. I don't know if I'll ever get over her loss. Love the ones you are with, our time is short
I liked how Jen was there for lizzie and it was nice. I think at that moment Rachel changed her life and started doing things better
Kinda got thrown when they started speaking Italian. Just shows how this moment transcends all languages 💙
this is the best scene ever in er,nothing else,nada,i still cry everytime i see it.mark greene was er,period
what about "all in the family" ? season 6 episode 14
I will NEVER forget this episode.
It touched my soul.
And when Carter read the letter from Mark...
Dr. Green...(Anthony Edwards)...RESPECT for playing this role....so emotional, so ....perfect...R.I.P.
The show really took a turn for the worse after Anthony left. This was such a good episode.
I thought that this episode of ER was the saddest. I knew that Dr. Greene was going to die, but still it was very sad to see it happen. The show was done so beautifully. And to have all of the people that worked with Mark, except Carol and Doug, (don’t know why), showed great respect they had for him, even Dr. Romano. ER was a fantastic show, and that this one was just great. Let me back to my Kleenex now. 😭😭😭
Clooney salary prob too expensive. Union rules say they can't take discounts I think they gotta work on scale
Clooney and Margulies both claimed at the time, and since, that they didn't want to have all the fuss over their characters returning take away the attention from Anthony Edwards (Mark).
the piano in the background of Mark's funeral is still the most beautifully tragic piece of music I've ever heard.I wish I could find the name and download it.
I heard it's an original score by the composer of the show. Amazing music. Takes you from sadness to a little bit of hope at the end.
The song played during Mark's funeral is the piano version of Benedictus (2 Cellos) you can listen here... th-cam.com/video/vcdEaaYKFjE/w-d-xo.html
I totally agree, this piano piece is mesmerizing and is perfect for the mood
Makes me cry every time.
This piece was first heard in the pilot episode, when Morganstern was telling Greene to "set the tone." I call it "Mark's Theme." It's heard in many instances, especially scenes involving Mark's death and the aftermath (there's a scene when Elizabeth gets word that their house has sold back in the U.S. when she's working in London after Mark dies).
Love this song....reminds me if my daddy
I haven't watch this scene in years and I'm still crying!
I looked this up as Somewhere over the rainbow ER, because I remember seeing this on TV and loving this particular version of the song, but I didn't know who the singer was. I now found it, I'll leave it here for those who would like to know. It's: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
sounds samoan
Big iz. Hawaiian I believe. Big guy guy, but such a delicate voice. There's a video of his ashes being scattered with Somewhere over the Rainbow playing.
Hey, your surname is Kovac!
Yes, Israel gone too soon also .
IZ died at age 38. Remember the guy, he was larger than life and one of the sweetest souls.
I cried 😭 for 2weeks over this and was so depressed for weeks and weeks
I stopped watching ER after he died.It was so heartbreaking. Dr Greene was my favorite. 😭
Thanks Dr. Greene..
Every time I start watching this scene I automatically start crying! This was the most emotional scene I ever watched!
This episode really broke my heart death is part of life but when Anthony Edwards left the show Er went down hill and when they ended the show NBC went down hill I'm glad Chicago med is its replacement now but I do miss this show was the saddest episode I cried the when this episode aired.
Katie Williams I don't think so. I think ER would have continued further but the lead creator/screenwriter died suddenly, and that's why they canceled it after season 15
It was supposed to end after 14 but NBC wanted one more and try to get some of the old cast back
I listen to this piano piece and I play it by ear..... sound wonderful playing it in the piano myself.... beautiful piece of music ...
Hermoso video siempre que lo miro me entra una nostalgia.
Me encanto la serie por este hombre y cuando se murio en la serie se acabo la serie para mi.
This episode and sceans never left me i saw it when it first aired and im 37 now
I have to say I have also never been more mad at a show and George Clooney… what a perfect ending it would have been to see Dr Doug Ross at Mark’s funeral… his best friend… I got so excited as they panned the group of Drs and nurses of his funeral’s attendees… thinking omg Doug is gonna be shown… how could he have not gone to Mark’s funeral! 🤷♀️Biggest love and disappointment in a show ever!!
I remember Clooney said he thought his being there would overshadow the story... but I disagree... I think it was a huge mistake to not have Mark (and Carol) in the crowd at the funeral. No way Doug would have missed saying goodbye to Mark.
I cry every time I see this. Remind me of watching my baby take his last breath. My heart broken in a million pieces. I miss you Dad! And you rest in peace November the 5th 2005
Still punches you in the gut... so many years later.
I just started watching ER and I'm not even on this season yet, and I'm balling tears!
Somewhere over the rainbow..touched my heart and soul and to this very moment I am..Alone with my thoughts.
In the intro you can see Marks silhouette in a puddle of water, that still hurts to see. Goodbye DR. Mark Green.
My heart was crushed when I watched this. I actually cried.
Happy birthday dr mark from italian boy live in rome and I m fan of er
Rachel did a beautiful job at the end.
I cried my eyes out with this scene. Dr. Greene walking the hospital hallways and that song by the Hawaïan singer...
er un programa q marco mi adolescencia en ver a las personas ricos y pobres indefensos x su salud y en especial al dr green un ejemplooo
I was a senior in high school when this debuted
My Favorite season is Er Season 8 . Dr Mark Greene is my Favorite Doctor in ER Season 8
Me to that's why I watch it because of him
The first 8 seasons are the best with the best cast especially Anthony Edwards
I'm no softie but this episode brought a lump to my throat, and still does. So well played out and acted by all the cast. So sad.
Gutted this many years later.
it was my wish that my neighbor go like that. i hope shes in hawaiii like she wanted. i miss her a lot.pancreatic cancer...every night for two years in the apartment below id hear her crying for her mom. some nights id cry too.
Not going to lie I teared up for this
Qué bueno que la encontraste, gracias Rosita. 😜
I'm surprised Dr Ross didn't come back for this
George Clooney said he thought being there would take too much focus off of Mark's funeral. Still, Carol could've come at least.
Ducky Martinez me too.
This was Anthony Edwards show and moment. If GC was to do a cameo it would changed the whole dynamic of the episode.
The producers probably couldn’t afford him.
Such a sad episode. Anthony Edwards was incredible as Dr. Green. ER was an amazing show. Such brilliant characters
No TV death affected me more than this one.
Me to he was a great actor on the show I loved this show when I grow up I want to be a doctor just like him that is if I don't die of my brain cancer I have stage 3 but I am fighting it I am 11 years old and I am going to win so I can be a doctor just like him wish me luck.
I loved this show.
A show nearly 30 years old and still going strong
I feel so bad for rachel loosing her dad like that had to be the most hardest thing to cope with especially with someone you have known since you were born.
😭😭😭😭😭 even after all these years.
I watched it on Japanese satellite broadcasting.
Although I knew that it was a drama, I cried when I saw this scene.
That's how I was moved by the actor's wonderful play. As if Mark Greene was there right now. . .
Mark Greene - handsome charismatic and decent 😢 you are missed ! ❤
Benton and Carter standing next to each other at the graveside service,.. That's the moment I could t hold it back any longer and sobbed...
Aaaand this scene is why I can’t listen to this song without crying
This episode and the episode All in the Family (season 6,episode 14) broke my heart
I think think this has to be the saddest episode ever.
One of the greatest TV shows ever !
I loved Mark Greene
I rewatch this every few months or so. It’s just one of those t.v. Moments.
When you die, what more can you want besides good memories and a caring family
Loved this character.
I stopped watching it after he died. Didn't watch the rest of the series until years later.
2021 This seen/episode still gets me.
I'm not crying, I swear, I just have something in my eye. 😢. RIP Dr. Greene. On a side note, why does Anthony Edwards' characters keep dieing? First as Goose then as Dr. Greene!
Orion in the sky and on the beach are two of the saddest episodes of all time
This is so sad and beautiful
This will always be the most emotional thing I’ve watched alongside the death of Derek in Greys
I will never recover from this episode and his death. I was 11.
ER was for my generation THE hospital series. 🤷♀️🤷♀️ I like the first episodes from Grey's, but I stopped someday. There is one only death in ER that's hits me like that. and that was George's.
I cried like a baby when this aired...
I balled my eyes out
The letter broke my heart
Mark is forever!❤❤
this is so sad keep repeating this episode
this is so sad :(
Riversong was so young
It made me so sad that his family wasn’t by his side when he passed.