3rd Season 1984

Production Credits
Executive Producer: Bruce Paltrow
Producers: John Masius, Tom Fontana
Supervising Producer: Mark Tinker
Associate Producer: Beth Hillshafer
Coordinating Producer: Abby Singer
Story Editors: Steve Bello, John Tinker, Charles H. Eglee, Channing Gibson


  1. _"Playing God (1)"
    gs: Michael Learned [ Sister Millicent Domenica ], Stephen Elliot [ Manny Schecter ], John Hammond [ Michael Duffy ], Ernie Hudson [ Jerry Close ], Frank McCarthy [ Father Lindsay Flynn ], Priscilla Morrill [ Sister Teresa ], Brian Tochi [ Dr. Alan Poe ], Judith Hansen [ Dr. Emily Humes ], John Hamelin [ Dr. Swales ]

    rc: Clancy, Jackie, Lucy, Peggy, Warren, Yee

    Morrison and Clancy argue over what to do about her unexpected pregnancy; Rosenthal and Dr. Auschlander fail to agree about anything as a nurses' strike looms; the emergency room receives three seriously burned firefighters; and Dr. Westphall collides with a strong-minded Mother Superior over life support for a critically ill nun.

    b: 19 Sep 84 pc: 4301 w: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Bruce Paltrow
  2. _"Playing God (2)"
    gs: Michael Learned [ Sister Millicent Domenica ], Tammy Grimes [ Fairy Godmother ], Frank McCarthy [ Father Lindsay Flynn ], John Hammond [ Michael Duffy ], Stephen Elliott [ Manny Schecter ], Bette Ford [ Pat Kroll ], Priscilla Morrill [ Sister Teresa ], Philip Bruns [ Marvin Kroll ], Mary Gregory [ Lillian Schecter ], Seth Isler [ Russ Butler ], Richard Jamison [ Security Guard ], Susan Blu [ Receptionist ], Carol Lee Shahid [ Cashier ]

    rc: Cathy, Clancy, Ellen Craig, Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Richard, Warren

    Dr. Westphall bans Sister Dominica from the hospital; the firefighters try to adjust to their injuries; Fiscus meets a fairy godmother; White returns to work; Clancy takes matters concerning her pregnancy into her own hands; and a Federal mediator joins the stalled contract talks.

    b: 26 Sep 84 pc: 4302 w: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Bruce Paltrow
  3. _"Two Balls and a Strike"
    gs: Mark Blum [ Dr. Vogel ], John Hammond [ Michael Duffy ], Ernie Hudson [ Jerry Close ], Stephen Elliott [ Manny Schecter ], Seth Isler [ Russ Butler ], Susan Blackstone [ Betty Russell ], Barney Martin [ Mr. Duffy ], David Faustino [ Boy ]

    rc: Ellen Craig, Mrs. Hufnagel, Lizzie, Lucy, Peggy, Richard, Tommy, Warren

    The rapist returns to St. Eligius; Daniels stays on the job as Rosenthal leads most of the other nurses out on strike; Ellen persuades Dr. Craig to go to a therapist about their marital problems; Luther learns one of the firefighters is fighting his pain in his own way; and Lizzie Westphall leaves for college.

    b: 3 Oct 84 pc: 4303 w: John Tinker s: John Masius & Tom Fontana and John Tinker d: David Anspaugh
  4. _"Strikeout"
    gs: Renee Taylor [ Dr. Charlotte Miller ], Stephen Elliott [ Manny Schecter ], Ernie Hudson [ Jerry Close ], John Hammond [ Michael Duffy ], Sue Giosa [ Technician ], Jim Lefebvre [ Silvio Castelli ]

    rc: Cathy, Ellen Craig, Mrs. Hufnagel, Lucy, Richard, Warren

    Luther and Warren do some plumbing for Dr. Craig during their temporary layoff; Papandrao leaves the picket line to help Ehrlich in an emergency operation; Dr. Caldwell tries to find new ways for the firefighters to deal with their continuing pain; and Martin finds herself confronting the rapist again.

    b: 17 Oct 84 pc: 4304 w: Steve Bello s: John Masius & Tom Fontana and Steve Bello d: Mark Tinker
  5. _"Breathless"
    gs: Jim Lefebvre [ Silvio Castelli ], John Hammond [ Michael Duffy ], Stephen Elliot [ Manny ], Ernie Hudson [ Jerry ], Renee Taylor [ Dr. Charlotte Miller ], Al Ruscio [ Raleigh ], Alex Rocco [ Roger ], Heather McNair [ Allie Dalton ], Stephen Eastin [ Detective Thibideaux ], Alma Martínez [ Angela ], Sean Roche [ Mervyn ], Lee Ryan [ Patrolman Pete Malloy ]

    rc: Cathy, Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Peggy, Richard, Warren

    A psychiatric patient confesses to the latest series of rapes; Michael Duffy suffers complications from his unprescribed drug usage; a long-time hospital employee learns he is suffering from asbestos exposure; Rosenthal agrees to a friendly dinner with Richard; and Ehrlich receives his divorce papers just as his glands kick in again.

    b: 24 Oct 84 pc: 4305 w: Joel Surnow s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Eric Laneuville
  6. _"My Aim is True"
    gs: Stephen Elliot [ Manny ], Ernie Hudson [ Jerry ], Barney Martin [ Mr. Duffy ], Alex Hentelhoff [ Dr. Cosco ], Bevery Todd [ Corinne Close ], Rosalind Ingledew [ Beverly Colfax ], Kate Randolph Burns [ Sandra Eff ], John C. Mooney [ Patrolman ], Nathan Purdee [ Patrolman ], Candace Cameron [ Megan White ], Jamey Sheridan [ Webb Etlee ], Gene Pietragallo [ Teenager ], Art Kassul [ Fisherman ], Adam Silverman [ Timothy White ]

    rc: Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Joan, Myra, Richard

    Dr. Caldwell performs plastic surgery on Manny while Jerry fights off cabin fever; Dr. Auschlander hires Joan Halloran as his new assistant; Axelrod becomes a hypochondriac; White reunites with his family; and a disturbed Daniels decides to do something about White.

    b: 31 Oct 84 pc: 4306 w: Charles H. Eglee and Channing Gibson s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Mark Tinker
  7. _"Fade to White"
    gs: Stephen Elliot [ Manny ], Ernie Hudson [ Jerry Close ], Charles Lanyer [ Detective Alex McGallen ], Tallesin Jaffe [ Jimmy Hassett ], Michael Richards [ Bill Wolf ], Beverly Todd [ Corrine Close ], Joel Polis [ Jeff Hassett ], Wendy Phillips [ Diane Hassett ], Jerry Supiran [ Matthew Auschlander ], Mari Gorman [ Policewoman ], Patricia Conklin [ Anchorwoman ], Vanessa Anspaugh [ Jessica Auschlander ]

    rc: Jackie, Joan, Myra

    Dr. Westphall finds himself a suspect in the Peter White shooting; Morrison finds a psychological cause for a boy's asthma attacks; many of the residents interview for a TV job; and the city honors the surviving firefighters.

    b: 7 Nov 84 pc: 4307 w: Cynthia Darnell s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: David Anspaugh
  8. _"Sweet Dreams"
    gs: Chuck McCann [ Mr. Stovall ], Jesse Dizon [ Ferdinand Cantancio ], Patricia Harty [ Dr. Linda Ellis ], Carol Arthur [ Mrs. Stovall ], Jeana Tomasino [ Unknown ], Daniele Armaud [ Unknown ], Kymberly Herrin [ Unknown ], Muni Zano [ Marcos Cantancio ], Dallas Cole [ Amazon Priestess ]

    rc: Tommy, Warren

    Dr. Westphall suffers sleepless nights; a young man from the Philippines is apparently frightened to death by his dreams; Luther dreams of sweet revenge with the help of some `ZZ Top' impersonators; and Morrison suffers from nightmares of Peter White when he and some other residents take part in a dream research project.

    b: 14 Nov 84 pc: 4308 w: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Mark Tinker
  9. _"Up On the Roof"
    gs: Caroline McWilliams [ Dr. Christine Holtz ], Harold Gould [ Melvin Millstein ], Bill Macy [ Hershel Millstein ], John Schuck [ Andrew Wegener ], Stephen Elliot [ Manny Schecter ], Brandy Gold [ Alexis Wegener ], Charles Lanyer [ Det. Alex McGallen ], Mary Gregory [ Lillian Schecter ], Ralph Drischell [ Dr. Arnold Lesse ], Murray Rubin [ Murray Robbin ], Patricia Conklin [ Anchorwoman ], Yolande Boctor [ Julie ]

    rc: Cathy, Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Richard, Warren

    A bone-marrow specialist arrives to perform a transplant between two feuding brothers; the last firefighter gives Caldwell a parting gift; Morrison's next door neighbor experiences a tragedy while baby-sitting Pete; Rosenthal overcomes her fears and begins an affair with Richard; and White's killer is cornered on the hospital roof.

    b: 21 Nov 84 pc: 4309 w: Steve Bello and Channing Gibson s: John Tinker and Charles H. Eglee d: Eric Laneuville
  10. _"Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
    gs: Caroline McWilliams [ Dr. Christine Holtz ], John Schuck [ Andrew Wegener ], Beah Richards [ Regina ], Bill Macy [ Hershel Millstein ], Harold Gould [ Melvin Millstein ], Brandy Gold [ Alexis Wegener ], Beverly Sanders [ Mitzi Clarenden ], Shirley Prestia [ Judith Phelps ]

    rc: Ellen Craig, Joan, Lucy, Yee

    Dr. Auschlander suggests a controversial liver dialysis procedure for Wegener's little girl, using her father's liver to do the work; Cavanero is stung by the same rumor she started about Dr. Holtz; and Chandler reports an old voodoo woman for practicing medicine without a license. Dr. Craig is called before the fees commission. Rosenthal meets Richard's wife.

    b: 28 Nov 84 pc: 4310 w: Channing Gibson and John Tinker s: Charles H. Eglee and Steve Bello d: Bruce Paltrow
  11. _"Homecoming"
    gs: Mimi Kennedy [ Lois Wegener ], John Schuck [ Andrew Wegener ], Brandy Gold [ Alexis Wegener ], Casey Siesmaszko [ Rick Messina ], Virginia Capers [ Admit Clerk ], Richard Maynard [ Angus Binns ]

    rc: Cathy, Clancy, Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Lizzie, Lucy, Peggy, Richard

    Mrs. Wegener returns to find both her ex-husband and her daughter near death; Clancy moves in with Morrison after a burglary; Martin gives Fiscus a letter concerning Daniels; and Lizzie returns from Vassar with a boyfriend.

    b: 5 Dec 84 pc: 4311 w: Mark Tinker and Charles H. Eglee s: Steve Bello and Channing Gibson d: David Anspaugh
  12. _"The Children's Hour"
    gs: Mimi Kennedy [ Lois Wegener ], John Schuck [ Andrew Wegener ], Brandy Gold [ Alexis Wegener ], Jack Dodson [ Judge Farnham ], Beverly Sanders [ Mitzi Clarenden ], Anne-Marie Martin [ Mrs. Dowd ], B.J. Ward [ Mrs. Elway ], Kate Zentall [ Mrs. Borgman ], Joel Colodner [ Sam Borgman ], Richard Maynard [ Angus Binns ], Murray Rubin [ Murray Robbin ]

    rc: Cathy, Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Lizzie, Richard, Tommy

    Fiscus pressures Martin into taking a step outside the psychiatric ward; Judge Farnham questions Dr. Auschlander about the ethics of Mr. Wegener's role in his daughter's treatment while Mrs. Wegener decides to take the child back to Chicago; Tommy's school asks Dr. Westphall to withdraw him; an angry Mitzi confronts Rosenthal about the affair; and Ehrlich tries to help the nymphomaniac wife of a patient.

    b: 12 Dec 84 pc: 4312 w: Charles H. Eglee and Steve Bello s: Channing Gibson and John Tinker d: William Daniels
  13. _"Dr. Wyler, I Presume"
    gs: David Wayne [ Dr. George Wyler ], Larry B. Scott [ Tshalla ], Michael Richards [ Bill Wolf ], Christopher Allport [ Mr. Kent ], Ellen Tobie [ Mrs. Kent ], Liam Sullivan [ Dr. Burt Hammond ], Katie McClain [ Erin Scheinfeld ], Vic Polizos [ Sergeant Raymondo ], Karen Petrasek [ Julie Silverman ], Jonathan Chapin [ Jimmy Silverman ], Elissa Wolfe [ Karen ], Patricia Conklin [ Anchorwoman Susan Barkley ], Noon Orsatti [ Tim ], Read Scot [ Male Stripper ]

    rc: Mrs. Hufnagel, Lucy, Marcy, Richard, Jeff Rosenthal, Warren, Yee

    An old friend of Dr. Auschlander returns from Africa to locate a kidney donor for a young African; Helen celebrates her birthday; removing a bullet in E.R. proves risky to both the patient and the doctor; and Mrs. Hufnagle returns to the hospital.

    b: 19 Dec 84 pc: 4313 w: Cynthia Darnell s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Mark Tinker
  14. _"Whistle, Wyler Works"
    gs: David Wayne [ Dr. George Wyler ], Larry B. Scott [ Tshalla ], Jay Tarses [ Chuck Brechman ], Judith Kahan [ Mary Brechman ], Ilene Graff [ Heidi Brechman ], Christopher Allport [ Mr. Kent ], Ellen Tobie [ Mrs. Kent ], Liam Sullivan [ Dr. Burt Hammond ], David Ruprecht [ Dennis Coler ], Rae Dawn Chong [ Clerk Billie Vaughn ], Katie McClain [ Erin Scheinfeld ], Karen Petrasek [ Julie Silverman ], Jonathan Chapin [ Jimmy Silverman ], Cynthia Janos [ Muriel Brechman ], Russell Hines [ Bippity Boppity-Boo ]

    rc: Ellen Craig, Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Joan, Warren

    A donor is found for Tshalla but Ehrlich misses out on the operation; and Morrison faces a personal problem when Luther is recruited by a Caribbean medical school with doubtful credentials.

    b: 2 Jan 85 pc: 4314 w: Duncan Smith s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: David Anspaugh
  15. _"Bye, George"
    gs: David Wayne [ Dr. George Wyler ], Larry B. Scott [ Tshalla ], Vernon Weddle [ Zachary Wexler ], Governor Michael S. Dukakis [ Himself ], Keone Young [ Hong ], Murray Rubin [ Murray Robin ], Patricia Conklin [ Susan Barkley ], Rob Jordan [ Floor Manager ], Shelly Desai [ Ahjai Sihkan ]

    rc: Ellen Craig, Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Joan, Warren

    Dr. Wyler puts Dr. Auschlander onto a new way of life; Halloran interviews Morrison's co-workers in an effort to build a case for him; Ehrlich takes the Craigs out for a disastrous dinner; and Mrs. Hufnagle loses a chance at a new life.

    b: 9 Jan 85 pc: 4315 w: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Mark Tinker
  16. _"Saving Face"
    gs: Karen Austin [ Dr. Mary Woodley ], Timothy Van Patten [ Dean ], Lou Richards [ William Craig ], Ann Hearn [ Andrea Fordham ], Carolyn Coates [ Mrs. Fordham ], Lycia Naff [ Maddy ], Jonathan Goldsmith [ ], Dee Hoty [ Dr. Patricia Meldrum ], John Corey [ Tony Clifton ], Tricia Lange [ Tap-Dancing Girl ], Linda Alberice [ Tap-Dancing Girl ], Ellen Gerken [ O.R. Technician ], Oz Rock [ Delivery Boy ], Bruce Wright [ Paramedic ], Hanna Hertelendy [ Caterer ]

    rc: Ellen Craig, Mrs. Hufnagel, Marcy, Richard

    Westphall places a new doctor in charge of the E.R.; Axelrod's visit to Mrs. Hufnagel's apartment sends her back to the hospital; Rosenthal and Richard reconcile; Dr. Craig celebrates his 30th wedding anniversary with a visit from his estranged brother; Dr. Caldwell begins treatment of a disfigured girl suffering from a massive facial fibromatosis; and a junkie admits his very pregnant, 14-year-old girl friend.

    b: 16 Jan 85 pc: 4316 w: Jorge Zamacona & Norma Safford Vela s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Charles Braverman
  17. _"Give the Boy a Hand"
    gs: Karen Austin [ Dr. Woodley ], Lycia Naff [ Maddy ], Timothy Van Patten [ Dean ], Scott Colomby [ Unknown ], Jeff Allin [ Alex Corey ], Michael Richards [ Unknown ], Casey Siesmaszko [ Unknown ], R. David Smith [ Unknown ]

    Dr. Woodley tries to help Maddy decide what to do after her baby is born while Dean sets up a disastrous drug deal; Ehrlich offends a disabled cafeteria worker with his `Health Spot' segment; and Lizzie runs away from pressures at college and tries to reunite her family.

    b: 23 Jan 85 pc: _________ w: Mitchell Fink and Marcus Ross s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Janet Greek
  18. _"Any Portrait in a Storm"
    gs: Timothy Van Patten [ Dean ], Lycia Naff [ Maddy ], John Corey [ Tony Clifton ], Jeff Allin [ Alex Corey ], Theresa Karanik [ Cashier ], Tony Pecoraro [ Pathologist ]

    rc: Cathy, Mrs. Hufnagel, Kiley, Lucy, Myra, Peggy, Richard, Warren

    A violent storm brings down a news helicopter; Dean takes off for Florida, leaving Maddy alone to face the future; Myra gives birth to a son, Peter; Hufnagel haggles over her latest bill; Rosenthal struggles with life in the ER; the phone repairman is electrocuted; Dr. Auschlander, angry about his portrait, cancels the dedication ceremony; and Martin returns to medical practice.

    b: 30 Jan 85 pc: 4318 w: Lyle Kessler s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: Leo Penn
  19. _"Red, White, Black and Blue"
    gs: Betty White [ Captain Gloria Neal ], Rhetta Greene [ Ms. Wilkes ], Alan Fudge [ Unknown ], John Doolitle [ Unknown ], Santos Morales [ Mr. Guiterrez ], David Sage [ Surgeon ], Karen Petrasek [ Julie Silverman ], Katie McClain [ Erin Scheinfeld ], Jonathan Chapin [ Jimmy Silverman ], Mary Margaret Lewis [ Nurse Lynn Thornton ], Michael Wyler [ Youth ], Rob Monroe [ Panhandler ]

    rc: Mrs. Hufnagel, Jackie, Joan, Marcy, Richard, Jeff Rosenthal, Shirley, Yee

    Westphall's old friend, Capt. Gloria Neal, arrives to make sure everything is prepared for an emergency as the First Lady passes through the area; Ehrlich creates anguish for a mother and child when he casually reports suspected child abuse; Richard faces Rosenthal's children when he decides to move in; and Shirley, out on bail and awaiting trial, returns to St. Eligius.

    b: 13 Feb 85 pc: 4319 w: Channing Gibson and John Tinker s: Charles H. Eglee and Steve Bello d: Bruce Paltrow
  20. _"Amazing Face"
    gs: Ann Hearn [ Andrea Fordham ], Carolyn Coates [ Mrs. Fordham ], Jo de Winter [ Unknown ]

    Dr. Westphall decides to sell his house; Andrea Fordham sees her new face for the first time; Shirley returns to the morgue where she shot Peter White; Rosenthal believes she's pregnant again; and Mrs. Hufnagle faces surgery.

    b: 20 Feb 85 pc: _________ w: ______________ d: ______________
  21. _"Murder, She Rote"
    gs: Ann Hearn [ Andrea Fordham ], Keone Young [ Unknown ], Jo de Winter [ Unknown ], Wortham Krimmer [ Unknown ]

    Axelrod asks Rosenthal's oldest daughter Marcy for a date; Andrea is reluctant to face the outside world with her new appearance; Shirley is declared able to return to work; and Mrs. Hufnagle finally leaves the hospital, after quibbling about the bill.

    b: 27 Feb 85 pc: _________ w: Tom Fontana and John Masius and Steve Bello d: ______________
  22. _"Tears of a Clown"
    gs: Dennis Dugan [ Unknown ], Gina Hecht [ Unknown ], Nicholas Hormann [ Unknown ], Jane Merrow [ Unknown ], Helen Hunt [ Clancy ], Michael Fox [ Unknown ]

    A young woman's multiple sclerosis worsens, threatening her life as a circus clown; Dr.Craig helps Dr. Westphall look for a condo; and Morrison feels the pressures of his responsibilities as a doctor and father.

    b: 13 Mar 85 pc: _________ w: ______________ d: ______________
  23. _"Bang the Eardrum Slowly"
    gs: Al Ruscio [ Raleigh ], Susan Merson [ Dr. Gail Perry ], Boyd Bodwell [ Alvin Hufnagel ], John Sanderford [ Barry Mallory ], James Andronica [ Vito Bevine ], Karen Huie [ Interpreter ], Jim Lau [ Dr. Chin ], Peter Kwong [ Dr. Wang ], Milos Kirek [ Mr. Podgorny ], Electra McDowell [ Nurse Helen Troy ], Joe D'Angerio [ Janitor ], Perry Cook [ Janitor ], John Furlong [ Sea Captain ]

    rc: Ellen Craig, Jackie, Joan, Tommy

    Luther loses his hearing in an explosion; Morrison finds an explanation for his poorer than usual performance; and Axelrod learns that he is Mrs. Hufnagle's beneficiary and meets her son.

    b: 20 Mar 85 pc: 4324 w: Stephen Willey s: John Masius & Tom Fontana d: David Anspaugh
  24. _"Cheers"
    gs: Dean Jagger [ Dr. David Domedion ], Richard Lawson [ Unknown ], Jesse Lawrence Ferguson [ Unknown ], Lou Jacobi [ Rabbi Singer ], Jaclyn Bernstein [ Betty ], Eve Roberts [ Margaret Domedion ], Rhea Perlman [ Carla ], John Ratzenberger [ Cliff ], George Wendt [ Norm ], Laura Esterman [ Psychiatrist ], John Mahon [ Police Officer ], Aaron Lohr [ Boy ], David Glasser [ Boy ], Amy Green [ Girl ]

    rc: Katharine Auschlander, Jackie, Lucy, Jeff Rosenthal, Warren

    Mrs. Auschlander faces major heart surgery; Dr. Craig is disturbed to see the ravages of time on his mentor, Dr. David Domedion; Ehrlich searches for a religion; the messiah shows up for a Celtics game; and Dr. Westphall announces his resignation at a friendly little bar called Cheers.

    b: 27 Mar 85 pc: John Masius, Tom Fontana, John Tinker d: Bruce Paltrow

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