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When Luka answers a call for help, he discovers not everyone is pleased. Will he honor his commitment, or ask a colleague to step in for him? Abby and Morris wrestle with the strange case of a car crash victim. Having made a change in her life, Sam finds herself enjoying a few new perks. Neela has unexpected visitors, with even more unexpected news. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Virgil Williams

Director:: Laura Innes

Stars:: Linda Cardellini (Nurse Sam Taggart); Maura Tierney (Dr. Abby Lockhart); Shane West (Dr. Ray Barnett); Parminder Nagra (Dr. Neela Rasgotra); Goran Visnjic (Dr. Luka Kovac); Mekhi Phifer (Dr. Greg Pratt); Scott Grimes (Dr. Archie Morris)

Recurring Role:: Christopher Amitrano (Officer Hollis); Dominic Janes (Alex Taggart); Lynn A. Henderson (Olbes); Montae Russell (Zadro); Laura Cer�n (Chuny); Michelle Bonilla (Harms); Abraham Benrubi (Jerry); Deezer D. (Malik); Troy Evans (Frank)

Guest Star:: Roderick McCarthy (Officer Owens); Taira Soo (Jordan); Kendall Carly Browne (Fredna Nasse); Warren Stevens (Jim Coker); Rocky McMurray (Sgt. Myers); Ken Meseroll (Mr. Sawyer); Erin Chambers (Brooke Sawyer); Marc Bowman (Deshawn); Catherine Grace (Mrs. Harrison); Hilary Griffiths (Mom); Logan Grove (Dickie); Maura M. Knowles (Mrs. Sawyer); Armand Assante (Richard Elliott); China Jesusita Shavers (Olivia Evans); Sheryl Lee Ralph (Gloria Gallant); Ernie Hudson (James Gallant)

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When Luka explains to Abby why he's considering going to Darfur to help Carter, he cites the number of IDP's in need of medical care. IDP is the acronym for Internally Displaced Persons, in this case Sudanese nationals driven out of their homes by rebels or other political forces. These would be people for whom Luka would have an affinity, given thousands of Croatians were internally displaced following the fall of Vukovar in 1991. edit »
Ratings data: ER scored a 9.6/16 in the overnights, 12.97 million viewers and a 5.6/15 among adults 18-49 for this episode. edit »
Music: "Trouble Sleeping," Corinne Bailey Rae; "Ride," Cary Brothers edit »
Laura Innes does not appear in this episode. edit »

Luka: Any STD risk?
Abby: Of course. He's male. edit »
Abby: Have you made a decision yet?
Luka: About what? ... Look, if you really don't want me to go...
Abby: No, I know. You said that already. And I don't understand why you're putting this all on me?
Luka: I've been told it's only gonna be for a few weeks.
Abby: You don't know that. Luka, the last time you went, we thought you'd died. But instead you came back with malaria! edit »
Luka: Hey, I've been trading e-mails with Carter.
Abby: Really? Did you tell him about us?
Luka: No... he needs help in Sudan. And he asked me if I would join him.
Abby: In Africa?
Luka: I'd be back before the baby's born.
Abby: Oh, o.k. O.k. I mean, uh, were you planning on talking to me about this?
Luka: I am talking to you. If you don't want me to go.
Abby: You don't need my permission to go. edit »
(while Neela is leaving their apartment)
Ray: I wish I didn't feel this way. But you're the best friend I've ever had. edit »
Morris: So who is he, you little gold digger?
Sam: Go kill another patient, Morris.
Morris: What, 97-year old lung- cancer guy? Oh yeah, all my fault! edit »

When Col. Gallant confides in Neela about his pending divorce, he lets her know he wants to be the one to tell Michael about it by telling her to "keep it in the vault". The "vault" was a running gag on Seinfeld used when a character wanted something kept a secret. edit »

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Parricida
member since: May 9, 2007
Strange Bedfellows
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Something different ...Continue »
05/13/08 09:46am | report abuse
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emmaels26
member since: Jul 4, 2005
Strange Bedfellows
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
I thought this was a good episode but.... ...Continue »
05/20/06 05:30am | report abuse
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wishiweremaura
member since: Dec 3, 2005
Strange Bedfellows
The Bottom Line: "Flashback episode"
And by flashback, I mean for me personally.. and Abby... and maybe some Luka too... and Pratt? Well, generally, all the characters were having flashbacks while this episode progressed. ...Continue »
05/15/06 06:47pm | report abuse
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anyabr
member since: Feb 4, 2006
Strange Bedfellows
The Bottom Line: "Pivotal"
They are making everything so perfect! ...Continue »
05/15/06 03:17pm | report abuse
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Shana868
member since: Jun 8, 2005
Strange Bedfellows
The Bottom Line: "Silly"
When I say 'silly', I mean the characters! ...Continue »
05/11/06 02:22pm | report abuse