List of family members and friends in ER

This partial list of fictional characters in the medical drama ER encompasses the notable family members and friends of the main characters of the series.

Family and friends of Peter Benton

Jackie Robbins

Jackie Robbins (née Benton), portrayed by Khandi Alexander, is the daughter of Mae Benton. Her husband Walt Robbins (portrayed by Ving Rhames) is a mechanic.

In season 3, Peter reunites with his old girlfriend, Carla Reese, at a barbecue at Jackie's house. Their ill-fated relationship leads to the birth of Reese Benton. Jackie is often seen over the next several seasons as helping her brother look after Reese and in supporting him in his various conflicts with Carla. In the season 7 episode "Benton Backwards", Jackie's son Jesse gets in a fight and is brought in by her to the ER. He is having problems at school and at home which causes Jackie to ask Peter to talk to him. Jessie, however, continues to be involved with the wrong crowd and ultimately gets shot and brought into the ER where he dies. Peter hears Malucci refer to his late nephew as a "banger" and Benton beats him.