What "ER" 5-th episode about
Award winning actor/director Forest Whitaker begins a six-episode arc as Curtis Ames, a carpenter who suffers a stroke under Lukas care and then sues him for malpractice. In the opener, Luka and Ames square off in court as each mans recollections of Amess treatment are recounted via testimony and flashbacks. Meanwhile, Luka worries about the implications of the suit and the possible outcomes. Abby returns to work and must adjust to the dramatic changes in her life. An equipment shortage hampers Pratt, Abby, and Neelas treatment of a patient, leading them to attempt a risky procedure. Pratts early morning trip to the barbershop results in a new awareness of community need.
Episode number: 5
Episode name: "Ames v. Kovac"
Episode release date: 20 october 2006 at 02:00
Status: aired
Rating: 7.6
