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ER S10E14 — Impulse Control
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ER•Season 10•Episode 14

Impulse Control

7.7/10 · 470 votesFeb 12, 200444 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 10•−0.2 vs season avg

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Sam treats an abused, pregnant teen. Dr. Carter introduces African girlfriend Makemba to wintertime. ER chaos shocks a risk-assessment expert. Dr. Pratt and Abby restrain a man who has tuberculosis.

Directed byJonathan Kaplan
Written byYahlin Chang
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Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

Luka Kovač

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Abby Lockhart

Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston

Elizabeth Corday

Laura Innes

Laura Innes

Kerry Weaver

Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer

Greg Pratt

Sherry Stringfield

Sherry Stringfield

Susan Lewis

Noah Wyle

Noah Wyle

John Carter

Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen

Jing-Mei Chen

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Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

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Yahlin Chang

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Kevin Casey

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R. Scott Gemmill

R. Scott Gemmill

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Arthur Albert

Arthur Albert

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Episode Summary

"Impulse Control" is episode 14 of ER season 10. It scored 7.7/10 from 470 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Yahlin Chang, it aired on February 12, 2004.

Next: E15 · Blood RelationsBest of Season 10