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Diagnosis: Murder
Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.
- Created by:
- Joyce Burditt
- Cast:
- Dick Van Dyke, Victoria Rowell, Charlie Schlatter, Barry Van Dyke
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Murder by Friendly Fire
1996-09-19 · 45mOne police officer is accidentally shot by another during a raid gone wrong. Dr. Sloan investigates the victim's wife, the shooter, and a conniving lawyer when he suspects foul play.
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E02
Episode 2
Murder Can Be Contagious
1996-09-26 · 45mA burglar inadvertently becomes infected with a deadly virus. Dr. Sloan and Jesse are subsequently exposed to the virus after Jesse stumbles upon the thief's dead body. Both Mark and Jesse are confined to Mark's home while Steve and Amanda investigate the drug company that manufactured the virus, in the hopes of discovering an antidote before Jesse runs out of time.
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E03
Episode 3
Murder on Thin Ice
1996-10-03 · 45mA figure skater hires her ex-coach to attack a rival skater. Dr. Sloan tries to prove her guilt.
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E04
Episode 4
X Marks the Murder (1)
1996-10-10 · 45mMark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called ""Casanova"" murders. Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.
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E05
Episode 5
X Marks the Murder (2)
1996-10-10 · 45mMark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called ""Casanova"" murders. Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.
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E06
Episode 6
A Model Murder
1996-10-17 · 45mDr. Sloan investigates a photographer, the overly protective mother of Jesse's friend's fiancée, in the murder of a private investigator.
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E07
Episode 7
Murder Can Be Murder
1996-10-24 · 45mA respected cardiologist murders an innocent man in an insurance scam. Dr. Sloan reluctantly investigates his friend.
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E08
Episode 8
An Explosive Murder
1996-10-31 · 45mA young undercover detective investigates a militia-type organization to solve a terrorist bombing witnessed by Mark. She has to decide whether to risk blowing her cover and warn Dr. Sloan of an attempt on his life or finish her assignment.
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E09
Episode 9
Murder by the Busload
1996-11-07 · 45mA bus accident brings multiple victims into the hospital. Amanda does the bulk of the investigating when its discovered that a casualty in the accident was actually murdered.
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E10
Episode 10
A Candidate for Murder
1996-11-14 · 45mHis scheming advisor covers up the accidental death of the drug-addicted daughter of a U.S. Senator. Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate.
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E11
Episode 11
The ABC's of Murder
1996-11-21 · 45mAn ADA sets out on a vendetta against an Asian youth, against both Mark and Steve's advice, after a drive-by shooting at a high school leaves one teacher dead.
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E12
Episode 12
Murder in the Family
1996-12-12 · 45mMark's daughter returns after eight years, leaving an abusive husband who later turns up dead.
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E13
Episode 13
In Defense of Murder
1997-01-09 · 45mWhen a famous prostitute writes a tell-all book, an executive's job at Community General is in serious jeopardy.
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E14
Episode 14
A History of Murder
1997-01-16 · 45mMark investigates a 30-year old murder when the body of his old mentor is discovered entombed in a wall in the hospital.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 10.0Murder Two (1)
1997-01-30 · 45mJesse is arrested and charged with murder after a doctor testifying against Jesse in a malpractice suit is poisoned. Mark convinces his old friend, Ben Matlock, to defend Jesse.
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Episode 16
Murder Two (2)
1997-02-06 · 45mAmanda and Ben investigate the murder of Eric Spindler while Jesse continues to languish in jail.
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E17
Episode 17
Hard-Boiled Murder
1997-02-13 · 45mMark aids an old friend, Joe Mannix, in solving a 25-year-old, unsolved murder.
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E18
Episode 18
Murder, Country Style
1997-02-20 · 45mWhen a musician is found murdered at a Country Music Awards ceremony, Dr. Sloan and company rush to find the culprit before the show ends and the crowd disappears.
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E19
Episode 19
Delusions of Murder
1997-02-27 · 45mA devious psychologist uses hypnotism to facilitate his criminal acts, including the murder of his wife.
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E20
Episode 20
A Passion for Murder
1997-04-03 · 45mAn aggressive female pharmaceuticals representative stalks the hospital's new chief of staff after a one-night-stand, hoping to break up his marriage and have him all for herself.
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E21
Episode 21
Blood Brothers Murder
1997-04-10 · 45mA beach boy involved with a gang member's sister is suspected of murdering him. Mark investigates.
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E22
Episode 22
Physician, Murder Thyself
1997-04-24 · 45mDr. Sloan investigates when an unpopular colleague drops dead while performing an operation. Mark investigates his fellow doctors when tests reveal the deceased was poisoned.
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E23
Episode 23
Murder in the Air
1997-04-24 · 45mDr. Sloan and Amanda investigate when the co-pilot of the airplance carrying them to a medical conference is murdered and the remainder of the flight crew are incapacitated with a mysterious illness.
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E24
Episode 24
The Merry Widow Murder
1997-05-01 · 45mA wealthy woman and her boyfriend dupe Mark and plot to murder her husband.
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E25
Episode 25
Comedy is Murder
1997-05-08 · 45mA bungling comedian seeks revenge on his former partner when he's cheated out of millions.
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E26
Episode 26
The Murder of Mark Sloan
1997-05-08 · 45mDr. Sloan is stalked by a mad bomber whom he helped incarcerate. Norman and Mark are the main dissenters in negotiations to sell the hospital to a corporate raider.
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Dick Van Dyke
Mark Sloan
Victoria Rowell
Amanda Bentley-Livingston
Charlie Schlatter
Jesse Travis
Barry Van Dyke
Steve Sloan