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{{Infobox television episode
| title = Aftermath
| titlecard = Quincy_S4_Ep16_Titlecard.png
| series = Quincy, M.E.
| season = 4
| episode = 16
| airdate = February 7, 1979
| airtime = 60 minutes
| runtime = approx. 51 minutes without commercials
| production_number = 40416
| writer = Story: Peter J. Thompson; Teleplay: Steve Greenberg & Aubrey Solomon
| director = Tony Mordente
| music_by = Stu Phillips
| guest_star = John Larch, George Gaynes, Burr DeBenning, Richard Eastham
| victim = Multiple crash victims; one insured, previously unidentified
| autopsy_findings = Common cancer among survivors; flammable gas exposure risk
| prev = [[Walk Softly Through the Night (Pt 2) (Quincy, M.E.)]]] (S4E15)
| next = [[Dark Angel (Quincy, M.E.)]] (S4E17)
| network = [[NBC]]
| production_company = Universal Television / MCA
}}

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[[File:Quincy_Aftermath_CrashSite.png|480px|center|thumb|alt=Crash site investigation in 'Aftermath'|Quincy examines the crash site aftermath]]
</div>

== Episode Quote ==
'''"We collect the bodies, but the questions must follow… or the tragedy becomes someone’s profit."'''
~ '''Dr. Quincy''', in ''[[Aftermath]]''

== Episode Overview ==
''"Aftermath"'' aired on [[NBC]] on **February 7, 1979** as the 16th episode of season 4. Following a passenger jet crash outside Los Angeles, Quincy and Sam oversee body identifications and uncover alarming medical and industrial concerns beneath the tragedy :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

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== Application of The QME Episode Laws ==
✅ **Law 1 – Seek truth & bring justice:**
Beyond identifying crash victims, Quincy digs deeper into patterns of cancer among survivors—championing the memory and rights of the deceased :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

✅ **Law 2 – Social/ethical issues vs powerful systems:**
He confronts airline and insurance industry reluctance, pushing them to face the danger of transporting hazardous substances and recognizing unidentified individuals’ insurable status :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

✅ **Law 3 – Complex/controversial topics treated with sensitivity:**
The show handles grief, bureaucratic indifference, and public safety with appropriate solemnity, giving each victim dignity amid procedural urgency.

✅ **Law 4 – Scientific precision in forensic pathology:**
Quincy uses toxicology, pathology, and statistical patterns—tracing flammable gas exposure and a rare cancer cluster—to drive change beyond the morgue.

== Episode Synopsis ==
A passenger jet makes an emergency crash landing outside LA. Quincy and Sam trek to the wreckage—managing victim recovery, scene integrity, and logistical chaos. Back at LACC, Quincy observes a disturbing pattern: survivors and some dead share rare cancer markers. He next examines a cargo manifest and toxicology reports, revealing the plane carried a flammable but legally permitted gas that may have contaminated air systems aboard. While airline executives brush off the findings, Quincy presses an insurance company to identify a man's remains so his widow can claim benefits. His persistence ultimately leads to expanded safety protocols for airborne substances and proper family closure.

== Main Cast ==
* **Jack Klugman** as Dr. R. Quincy
* **Robert Ito** as Sam Fujiyama
* **Val Bisoglio** as Danny Tovo
* **John S. Ragin** as Dr. Robert Asten
* **Garry Walberg** as Lt. Frank Monahan
* **Joseph Roman** as Sgt. Brill

== Guest Cast ==
* **John Larch**, **George Gaynes**, **Burr DeBenning**, **Richard Eastham** :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

== Case File Summary ==
'''Victims:''' Multiple crash victims—some with identical rare cancers
'''Findings:''' Correlation between cancer and exposure to transported gas
'''Outcomes:''' Airline safety concerns raised; insurance claim resolved properly

== Forensic Science Insight ==
* Epidemiological pattern analysis across crash victims
* Cargo investigation and toxic exposure diagnostics
* Medicolegal identification for insurance and family closure

== Themes & Tropes ==
* **Science vs corporate denial** – Quincy battles industry pushback
* **Public tragedy to systemic reform** – turning accident into awareness
* **Human dignity in death** – ensuring identification and justice

== Reception & Ratings ==
Critics noted the episode’s unusual blend of disaster tragedy with emerging environmental and health safety concerns :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}. IMDb doesn’t list specific ratings, but the story is remembered for its depth and emotional resonance.

== Trivia ==
* Guest actors included character stalwarts John Larch and George Gaynes :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
* The airline safety critique aligns with Quincy’s broader legacy advocating for preventive health legislation.

== See Also ==
* [[Quincy, M.E.]]
* [[List of Quincy, M.E. episodes]]
* [[Aircraft disaster investigations]]
* [[Epidemiology and toxic exposure]]

== External Links ==
* [IMDb – ''Aftermath''](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0681752/)
* [Rotten Tomatoes – Quincy Season 4](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/quincy_m_e_/s04)
* [TV Guide – Quincy Season 4 episodes](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/quincy-me/episodes-season-4/1000032744/)

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