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Season 4 (1996-97)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
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############## Diagnosis Murder ##############
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Executive Producers: Dean Hargrove, Fred Silverman
Executive Producers: Tom Chehak, Dick Van Dyke (#4.03)
Co-Executive Producer, Steve Hattman (#4.03)
Suoervising Producers, Lee Goldberg, William Rabkin (#4.03)
Produced by Barry Steinberg (#4.03)
Co-Produced by Robin Madden (#4.03)
Creative Consultant, Joyce Burditt (#4.03)

4.01 [60] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER BY FRIENDLY FIRE
b: 19-Sep-96 pc: 3960
w: Gillian Horvath
d: Christian I. Nyby II
Special Guest Star:
Kim Johnston Ulrich (Janine Vogel)
gs:
Robert Hooks (Andrew Chivers)
Richard Joseph Paul (Daniel Brent?)
Brent Huff (Doug Vogel?)
Claudette Roche (Carol)
And:
Jonathan Banks (Max Jupe)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
David Shackelford ....... Gun Shop Proprietor
Robin Stapler ........... Linda
Featuring:
Vance Bjorklund ......... LAPD Honor Guard Leader
Synopsis:
One 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.

4.02 [61] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER CAN BE CONTAGIOUS
b: 26-Sep-96 pc: 3959
w: Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin
d: Vincent McEveety
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Guest Stars:
Roger Aaron Brown (Clark Easton)
Cindy Katz (Gail Wentworth)
Eric Menyuk (Peter?)
Wayne Péré (Ray Dinino)
John Vargas (Sebastian Depros?)
And:
Ken Howard as Special Agentt Dunleavy
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Cody Glenn ............. Police Officer
Rebecca McFarland ...... Janie
Richard Wright ......... Security Guard
Synopsis 1:
A 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.
Synopsis 2:
Dr. Sloan and Jesse have to deal with a possible epidemic of a lethal, genetic-altered, highly contagious strain
of smallpox.

4.03 [62] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER ON THIN ICE
b: 03-Oct-96 pc: 3958
w: Robin Madden
d: Chris Hibler
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Special Guest Star:
Peggy Fleming (Herself)
Guest Stars:
Julie Benz (Julie Miller)
Mark Derwin (Sean Farlow)
Michael Bryan French (Unknown)
J. Robin Miller (Debbie Monroe)
James Lesure (Unknown)
Skip Stellrecht (Unknown)
Special Appearance by:
Tai Babilonia (Herself) & Randy Gardner (Himself)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Tom Bailey ........... The Officer
Lisa Dinkins ......... Reporter # 1
Lucy Lin ............. TV Reporter
Don Familton ......... Reporter # 3
Ed McCready .......... Reporter # 2
Synopsis 1:
A figure skater hires her ex-coach to attack a rival skater. Dr. Sloan tries to prove her guilt.
Synopsis 2:
An ice skater attempts to get attention by arranging an attack on herself, but then her accomplice gets
greedy and she kills him, then frames her opponent.

4.4/4.5 [63-64] Diagnosis Murder: X MARKS THE SPOT (2 hour episode)
b: 10-Oct-96 pc: 3957a/b
w: Lindsay Harrison
d: Christian I. Nyby II
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
*
Special Guest Stars:
Gregory Itzin (Andrew King)
Kurt Fuller (Dr. Albert Blank)
Guest Stars:
Ellen Crawford (Unknown)
Michele Scarabelli (Leah)
Laura Stepp (Neighbor)
Christopher B. Duncan (Bobby Scott)
John F. O'Donohue (Unknown)
And:
John Schneider (Michael Dern) (the "Casanova" killer) ("Dukes of Hazzard")
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Charles Chun ........ Colleague
David Dunard ........ Station Owner
Roger Hewlett ....... ???? Cop
Tom Jouroen ......... Photographer
Lance Nichols ....... Car Jacker
Frank Novak ......... Bartender
Harely Zumbrum ...... Pool Hall Owner
Featuring:
Greg Benson ......... Reporter #3
Mary Amadeo Ingersoll ..... Reporter
Carolyn Pemberton ... Reporter #2
Synopsis:
Mark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called "Casanova" murders.
Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.

4.06 [65] Diagnosis Murder: A MODEL MURDER
b: 17-Oct-96 pc: 3961
w: Sam Egan
d: Vincent McEveety
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
*
Special Guest Star:
Lesley-Anne Down (Catherine Windsor)
Guest Stars:
Jason Clarke (Rick Brooks)
Jessica Collins (Wendy Windsor)
Drew Snyder (Father Bosley)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Eric Winzenried ...... Jackson Burleigh
Featuring:
Scott Leva ........... Ray Donovam
Synopsis:
Dr. Sloan investigates a photographer, the overly protective mother of
Jesse's friend's fiancée, in the murder of a private investigator.

4.07 [66] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER CAN BE MURDER
b: 24-Oct-96 pc: 3962
w: Tom Chehak
d: Christian I. Nyby II
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
*
Special Guest Star:
Alan Rachins (Dr. Frank Donati)
Guest Stars:
Josh Taylor (Jack Peterson)
Stephen Lee (Gerry Jackson)
Gary Grossman (Myron Hubbell)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Steven Barr .......... Dean Stroll
Ever Carradine ........ Debbie
Tony Colitti .......... Paramedic
Terri Hoyos ........... Diane
Shirley Jordan ........ Nurse
Alex Wexo ............. Ben Puckett
Synopsis 1:
A respected cardiologist (Alan Rachins-LA Law) murders an innocent man in an insurance scam.
Dr. Sloan reluctantly investigates his friend.
Synopsis 2:
A respected cardiologist and two business associates plot an insurance scam that goes awry.

4.08 [67] Diagnosis Murder: AN EXPLOSIVE MURDER
b: 31-Oct-96 pc: 3963
w: Dean Hargrave
d: Stephen Miner
dop: FT
Special Guest Star:
Tracey Gold (Amy Dawson)
Guest Stars:
Eric McCormack (Boyd Merrick)
Michael Marich (Nick Keefer)
Charles Esten (Joe Carter)
Lisa Dean Ryan (Sheila Clayton)
Richard Cummings Jr. (Agent Doug Roberts)
Seth Isler (Unknown)
Robert Clohessy (Unknown)
Gregory Scott Cummins (Renegade Brother)
Clayton Murray (Unknown)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Joel Stoffer .......... Young Man
Lance Wilson-White .... Cramer
Tony Fugate ........... Surfer
Yolanda Snowball ...... Nurse
Synopsis:
A 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.

4.09 [68] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER BY THE BUSLOAD
b: 07-Nov-96 pc: 3964
w: Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin
d: Christian I. Nyby II
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Guest Stars:
Marietta DePrima (Melora Jackson)
Kathy Evison (Tanya Wells)
Danielle Nicolet (Sara Gilbey)
Kevin Richardson (Unknown)
Richard Riehle (Dustin Woods)
Nancy Youngblut (Nurse Nancy Rush)
Tony Colitti (Paramedic)
Joseph Whipp (Unknown)
Special Appearance by:
Del Harris (Himself)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Paige Carter ....... EMT # 5
Kris Iyer .......... EMT # 4
Helena V. Lewis .... EMT # 3
Bob Miner .......... Homeless Man/Lou Kupfer
Melissa Nickert .... EMT # 2
Featuring:
Spike Silver ...... Fred Talisker)
Synopsis:
A 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.

4.10 [69] Diagnosis Murder: A CANDIDATE FOR MURDER
b: 14-Nov-96 pc: 3965
w: Steve Hattman
d: Christopher Hibler
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
*
Guest Stars:
Michael Cole (Senator Terrence Bell)
Gregory Millar (Unknown)
Todd Tesen (Unknown)
Saxon Trainor (Melanie Bell)
And:
John Rubinstein (Peter Trent)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
John Sellers ............ Sound Tech
Corey Joshua Taylor ..... Kenner
Elayn Taylor ............ Millie
Terry Woodberry ......... Bill Waters
Featuring:
Harry Bennett ........... Reporter # 1
Lawrence McNeal III ..... C.C.
Synopsis:
His scheming advisor covers up the accidental death of the drug-addicted daughter of a U.S. Senator.
Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate.

4.11 [70] Diagnosis Murder: THE ABC's OF MURDER
b: 21-Nov-96 pc: 3967
w: Steve Hattman
d: Christian I. Nyby II
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
*
Special Guest Star:
Piper Laurie (A.D.A. Susan Turner)
Guest Stars:
De'Aundre Bonds (Darnell Sant)
John Marshall Jones (Don Farabee)
Ernie Lively (Principal Wallace Morrison)
Vic Polizos (Mike Rhodes)
Jeremy Roberts (Unknown)
Chuck Sloan (Unknown)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Steven Ho ............. Tommy Park
Reggie Lee ............ Kim Ho
Monique Edwards ....... Female Teacher
Stephen Ralston ....... Derek Moran
Wiley Pickett ......... Officer
Joy Bisco ............. Student # 1
Synopsis:
An 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.

4.12 [71] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER IN THE FAMILY (Christmas Episode)
b: 12-Dec-96 pc: 3966
w: Lindsay Harrison
d: Vincent McEveety
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
gs:
John Capodice (Dan Wolpert)
Wanda De Jesús (Det. Emma Lopez)
Mark Hutter (Bruce Hilton)
Anne Lockhart (Andrea Rivers)
Erin Beaux (Unknown)
And:
Stacy Van Dyke (Carol Sloan Hilton)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Billy Kane .......... Vince
Mike Jolly ......... Malcolm
Synopsis 1:
Mark's daughter returns after eight years, leaving an abusive husband who later turns up dead.
Synopsis 2:
A blackmail attempt on a toxic waste conspiracy backfires bringing Dr. Sloan in with his daughter Carol,
who he hasn't seen for eight years
 
4.13 [72] Diagnosis Murder: IN DEFENSE OF MURDER
b: 09-Jan-97 pc: 3969
w: Joyce Burditt & Gerry Conway
d: Vincent McEveety
dop: FT
Special Guest Star:
David Dukes (Darren Worthy)
Guest Stars:
Peter Haskell (Unknown)
Marta Martin (Unknown)
Theresa Saldana (Unknown)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Don Dowe ............. Uniformed Officer
James Ingersoll ...... Businessman
Samantha Lloyd ....... Judge's Clerk
George Lugg .......... Security Guard Bill
Rosie Malek-Yonan .... Reporter Claudia Montez
Anette Michelle Sanders ... Reporter #1
Sammie Wayne, IV ...... Plain Clothers Detective
Rachel winfree ....... Secretary Ellen
Featuring:
Vincent J. McEveety ... Photographer
Synopsis:
When a famous prostitute writes a tell-all book, an executive's job at Community General is in serious jeopardy.

4.14 [73] Diagnosis Murder: A HISTORY OF MURDER
b: 16-Jan-97 pc: 3970
w: Gerry Conway
d: Christian I. Nyby II
gs:
Lynnda Ferguson (Dr. Christine Huxley)
Paul Kersey (Unknown)
Eddie McClintock (Unknown)
Tricia O'Neil (Jane Ellington)
Nicholas Pryor (Dr. Raymond Huxley)
David Purdham (Dr. Greg Nordhoff)
James Sloyan (Emmanuel Tubbs)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Mary-Kathleen Gordon ...... Nurse
Stacie Randall ............ Young Jane Ellington
Synopsis 1:
Mark investigates a 30-year old murder when the body of his old mentor is discovered entombed in a wall in the hospital.
Synopsis 2:
Dr. Sloan searches for clues in both his past and his present when his old college mentor is unearthed at a ground
-breaking ceremony.

4.15 [74] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER TWO - Part 1
b: 30-Jan-97 pc: 3968a
w: Gerald Sanoff & Joel Steiger
d: Christopher Hibler
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Special Guest Star:
Andy Griffith (Ben Matlock)
Guest Stars:
Thom Barry (Capt. Phil Bryant)
Lee Chamberlin (Judge Gwen Mosford)
Kevin Cooney (Edward Price)
Susan Diol (Jeri Murdico)
Mark Kiely (Dr. Eric Spindler)
Jennifer Sommerfield (Debbie Gardner)
Michael C. Mahon (Barry McCarthy)
Murray Rubinstein (Unknown)
*
Co-Starring (end credits - pt 1)
Greg Benson .......... Messenger
Jann Carl ............ Reporter
Jim Jansen ........... Judge Douglas Karp
Rob Steinberg ........ Hal Carter
Gregory White ........ Charlie
Featuring:
Norm Compton ......... Ross
Carlo Felix .......... Uniformed Officer # 1
Susie Schelling ...... Nurse
Spike Silver ......... Jack Gardner
Synopsis: (Part 1)
Jesse 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.

4.16 [75] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER TWO - Part 2
b: 06-Feb-97 pc: 3968b
w: Gerald Sanoff & Joel Steiger
d: Christopher Hibler
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Special Guest Star:
Andy Griffith (Ben Matlock)
Guest Stars:
Thom Barry (Capt. Phil Bryant)
Kevin Cooney (Edward Price)
Susan Diol (Jeri Murdico)
H. Richard Greene (D.A.)
Mark Kiely (Dr. Eric Spindler)
Michael C. Mahon (Barry McCarthy)
Jennifer Sommerfield (Debbie Gardner)
*
Co-Starring (end credits - pt 2)
Paula Coburn ......... Press
Jim Jansen ........... Judge Douglas Karp
Joe Ochman ........... Press
Richard Ruyle ........ Detective Gifford
Spike Silver ......... Jack Gardner
Gregory White ........ Charlie
Synopsis:
Amanda and Ben investigate the murder of Eric Spindler while Jesse continues to languish in jail.

4.17 [76] Diagnosis Murder: HARD-BOILED MURDER
b: 13-Feb-97 pc: 3972
w: Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin
d: Christian I. Nyby II
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Special Guest Stars:
Mike Connors (Joe Mannix)
Julie Adams (Edie Fallon)
Beverly Garland (Stella)
And:
Pernell Roberts (George Fallon)
Guest Stars:
Susan Lee Hoffman (Deena Reynolds)
Richard Gant (Deputy Chief Clark Nichols)
David Parker (Phil Eggers)
*
(no guest cast listed on end credits)
Synopsis:
Mark aids an old friend, Joe Mannix, in solving a 25-year-old, unsolved murder.
Note:
Mike Connors reprises his title role from the 70s series "Mannix". This episode
continues the story from Mannix's 1973 episode #7.4 [126] "Little Girl Lost". (07-Oct-1973)
Julie Adams, Beverly Garland, & Pernell Roberts appear in this episode,
also appeared in that original Mannix episode.

4.18 [77] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER, COUNTRY STYLE
b: 20-Feb-97 pc: 3973
w: Gerry Conway
d: Christopher Hibler
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
gs:
Barbara Mandrell (Betty Manning) (TV Producer)
Jaime Nicole Dudney (Laura Manning)
W. Earl Brown (Dusty Wilton)
Julianne Christy (Chrissy)(Groupie)
Cameos:
Terri Clark (Herself)
Billy Ray Cyrus (Himself)
Linda Davis (Herself)
Billy Dean (Himself)
Joe Diffie (Himself)
Eddie Rabbitt (Himself)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits only verified)
John Lehne (Stan Moortin)
Gordon Owens (Dave)
Deanne Bray (Jan Curran)
Synopsis 1:
When 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.
Synopsis 2:
A TV producer and her daughter are the main suspects in the case of the murder of a country-music star.

4.19 [78] Diagnosis Murder: DELUSIONS OF MURDER (not verified)
27-Feb-97 pc: 3971
w: Michael Berlin & Erik Estrin
d: Christopher Hibler
gs:
Kimberlin Brown (Barbara Bennings)
Teri Austin (Claire Reed)
Alison Moir (Gail Holby)
Robyn Bliley (Tracy)
Andrew Walker (Officer)
Elayn Taylor (Nurse)
Kevin Fry (Security Guard)
Dwight Schultz (Dr Gavin Reed)
Michael White (Businessman)
Daniel Guzman (Doctor # 1)
Synopsis:
A devious psychologist uses hypnotism to facilitate his criminal acts, including the murder of his wife.
 
4.20 [79] Diagnosis Murder: A PASSION FOR MURDER
b: 03-Apr-97 pc: 3975
w: Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin
d: Christian I. Nyby II
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Guest Stars:
Scott Bryce (Dr. Tod Grimes)
Christina Carlisi (Unknown)
Todd Kimsey (David Chambers)
Alla Korot (Stephanie Hitcher)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Demetrius R. Calip ....... EMT #1
Skip Harris .............. Waiter
Del Hunter-White ......... Eileen
Synopsis:
An 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.

4.21 [80] Diagnosis Murder: BLOOD BROTHERS MURDER (not verified)
b: 10-Apr-97 pc: 3977
w: Barry Van Dyke & Jeffrey Glasser
d: Christian I. Nyby II
gs:
Carey Van Dyke (Terry Marshall)
Shane Van Dyke (Shane Marshall)
David Barrera (Eddie Moreno)
Julio Dolce Vita (Pedro)
Tamara Mello (Maria Moreno)
Greg Serano (Roberto)
Don Stark (Det. Groberg)
Tyrone Tann (Unknown)
A beach boy involved with a gang member's sister is suspected of murdering him. Mark investigates.

4.22 [81] Diagnosis Murder: PHYSICIAN, MURDER THYSELF
b: 24-Apr-97 pc: 3979
Teleplay: Gerry Conway s: Gerry Conway & Lee Goldberg & William Conway
(it definitely says William Conway not William Rabkin)
d: Christian I. Nyby II
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Special Guest Stars:
Chad Everett (Dr. Clayton Andrews) - "Medical Center"
Jack Klugman (Dr. Jeff Everden) - "Quincy, M.E."
Bernie Kopell (Dr. Les Franklin) - "The Love Boat"
Wayne Rogers (Dr. Kent Morrisay) - "M*A*S*H"
Guest Stars:
Hunter Tylo (Claire McKenner) - "The Bold and the Beautiful"
Michele Lamar Richards (Dr. Sally Crawford)
Cameo Appearances by:
Leslie Charleson (New Doctor) "General Hospital"
Stuart Damon (Dr. Michael) "General Hospital"
*
No Additional Cast listed on end credits
Synopsis:
Dr. Sloan investigates when an unpopular colleague drops dead while performing an operation. Mark investigates
his fellow doctors when tests reveal the deceased was poisoned.
Note:
Actors in this episode have previously starred as doctors in other television programs:

4.23 [82] Diagnosis Murder: MURDER IN THE AIR
b: 24-Apr-97 pc: 3974 (second episode, same night?)
w: Tom Chehak
d: Tom Chehak
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
gs:
Frances Bay (Helen Krutch)
Alan Blumenfeld (Sid Gordon)
D.C. Douglas (Male Flight Attendant)
Mark La Mura (Unknown)
Karen Moncrieff (Stewardess Deb Lange)
Ron Perkins (Unknown)
Maury Sterling (Martin Donner Kingston)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Eric Gustavson ....... Ron Manners
Sarah Aldrich ........ Kyla Butterman
Hugh Holub ........... Jim Tucker
Synopsis:
Dr. 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.

4.24 [83] Diagnosis Murder: THE MERRY WIDOW MURDER *****
b: 01-May-97 pc: 3976
w: Joyce Burditt
d: Oz Scott
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
gs:
Brynn Thayer ........ Claire Whitfield
Don Diamont ......... Max Halik
Wayne Tippit ........ Elliott Whitfield
Basil Wallace ....... William Turner
*
Co-Starring: (end crdits)
Charles Kahlenberg .. Baxter
Lilliana Cabal ...... Dorothy Gooden
Lee Newman .......... Bellman
Carla Vega .......... Ms. Koch/Maid
Art Cohan ........... John Edwards
Marcus Aurelius ..... Officer)
Synopsis 1:
A wealthy woman and her boyfriend dupe Mark and plot to murder her husband.
Synopsis 2:
A complicated plot is conceived by a wealthy woman and her lover to do away with her husband.

4.25 [84] Diagnosis Murder: COMEDY IS MURDER
b: 08-May-97
pc: 3980
Teleplay: Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin
Story: Dick Van Dyke & Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin
d: Christopher Hibler
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
Special Guest Star:
Harvey Korman (Harvey Huxley)
Guest Stars:
Tom Gallop (Phil Zarkin)
Shari Shattuck (Candy Zarkin)
Charlene Fernetz (Susan Huckaby)
Carlos Palomino (Gardner)
And:
Special Guest Star:
Tim Conway (Tim Conrad)
*
No end cast:
Synopsis:
A bungling comedian seeks revenge on his former partner when he's cheated out of millions.
 
4.26 [85] Diagnosis Murder: THE MURDER OF MARK SLOAN
b: 08-May-97 pc: 3978
w: Steve Hattman
d: Christopher Hibler
Director of Photography, Frank Thackery
gs:
Mary Kay Adams (Vanessa Sinclair)
Carol Bruce (Unknown)
Stan Cahill (Dr. Brian Haywood)
Michael Harney (Kurt Vaughn)
Michael Holden (Board Member?)
Christy Perry (Unknown)
*
Carlo Felix .......... Delivery Man #2
Jay A. Michaels ...... Sam Rosser
Jeannie Zalasko ...... Lisa Farrell
Synopsis:
Dr. 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.