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= Memories of Allison =
{{Infobox television episode
| title       = Memories of Allison
| series      = [[Quincy, M.E.]]
| season      = 6
| episode     = 1 (production)
| airdate     = October 28, 1981
| writer      = Sam Egan
| director    = Georg Fenady
| guest_star  = Sharon Acker as Allison
| prev        = [[The Last of Leadbottom|S05E24 – "The Last of Leadbottom"]]
| next        = [[A Star Is Dead...Again|S06E02 – "A Star Is Dead...Again"]]
}}

'''Memories of Allison''' is the first episode produced for season 6 of the television series ''[[Quincy, M.E.]]'', though it is listed as part of season 7 in syndication logs. It originally aired on NBC on October 28, 1981. The episode stars [[Jack Klugman]] as Dr. Quincy and guest stars [[Sharon Acker]] as a woman suffering from traumatic amnesia.

== Plot ==
While attending a high school job fair, Dr. Quincy and his assistant Sam Fujiyama witness a woman in distress who falls down an escalator. She is hospitalized with post-traumatic amnesia, unable to remember her name or past. Quincy becomes personally involved in helping her, learning that someone is actively trying to kill her. Despite skepticism from police, Quincy uncovers that she is the target of a hired assassin and begins a race against time to uncover her identity and protect her.

== Cast ==
* '''Jack Klugman''' as Dr. R. Quincy
* '''Robert Ito''' as Sam Fujiyama
* '''Sharon Acker''' as Allison Sirella / Mary Latham
* '''Garry Walberg''' as Lt. Frank Monahan
* '''Val Bisoglio''' as Danny Tovo
* '''John S. Ragin''' as Dr. Robert Asten
* '''Joseph Roman''' as Sgt. Brill
* '''Ivor Francis''' as Dr. Holston
* '''Virginia Capers'''
* '''Paul Picerni''' as Sloan  as Dr. Phillips
* '''Frank Aletter''' as Hugh Boudreau  as Stuart
* '''Fritzi Burr''' as Maybelle
* '''Chris Petersen'''
* '''John Nolan''' as Bartender

== Production ==
"Memories of Allison" was written by Sam Egan and directed by Georg Fenady. Although listed as a season 7 episode in syndication logs, it originally aired as season 6, episode 1 in production order. The episode is notable for its shift in tone, incorporating elements of psychological suspense and action, as opposed to the show’s typical forensic investigations.

== Reception ==
The episode has received favorable reviews for its emotional depth and thriller-style pacing. IMDb users have rated it 7.3/10. Critics praised the performances of Klugman and Acker, noting the unique premise and intense hospital confrontation with the assassin.

== Trivia ==
* This is one of the rare episodes where Quincy is directly involved with a living victim rather than investigating a death.
* The episode blends medical drama with psychological mystery and suspense, a departure from the series’ usual forensic format.

== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0681805/ "Memories of Allison"] at IMDb
* [[Quincy, M.E./Episodes|List of Quincy, M.E. episodes]]

[[Category:Quincy, M.E. episodes]]
[[Category:1981 American television episodes]]


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