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ER S13E5 — Ames v. Kovac
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ER•Season 13•Episode 5

Ames v. Kovac

7.6/10 · 455 votesOct 19, 200643 min

Ranked #10 of 23 in Season 13•−0.1 vs season avg

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Curtis Ames, a carpenter who suffered a stroke under Kovac's care, sues him for malpractice. Kovac and Ames square off in court as each man's recollections of Ames' treatment are recounted via testimony and flashbacks. Meanwhile, Abby returns to work and must adjust to the

Directed byRichard Thorpe
Written byJoe Sachs
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Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

Luka Kovač

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Abby Lockhart

Laura Innes

Laura Innes

Kerry Weaver

Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer

Greg Pratt

Parminder Nagra

Parminder Nagra

Neela Rasgotra

Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini

Samantha Taggart

Shane West

Shane West

Ray Barnett

Scott Grimes

Scott Grimes

Archie Morris

John Stamos

John Stamos

Tony Gates

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Joe Sachs

Joe Sachs

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Richard Thorpe

Director

T

Tim Tommasino

Editor

Arthur Albert

Arthur Albert

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Ames v. Kovac" is episode 5 of ER season 13. It scored 7.6/10 from 455 votes, ranking #10 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Richard Thorpe and written by Joe Sachs, it aired on October 19, 2006.

Next: E6 · Heart of the MatterBest of Season 13