E.R's eighth season says hello to old friends and goodbye to some characters who have been with the show since its beginning. We say hello once again to Dr. Lewis (Sherry Stringfield) who was a regular in the early seasons of the medical drama. Fans of the show will undoubtably remember season 8 as the goodbye of the chief ER surgeon, Dr. Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards), whose dramatic final episode is a tearjerker. Of course, E.R. is known for its contemporary view of medical issues and they keep them interesting in season 8. There is a badly burned man who refuses to see his family, a rapper who won't admit he has HIV, and a plethora of interwoven plots within the staff. All great stuff for this troupe of skilled actors and a treat for the rest of us. Extras consist of mostly outtakes and a gag reel; less then previous seasons but still a great package. Recommended.