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	\| airdate = May 13, 1977		\| airdate = May 13, 1977
	\| airtime = 60 minutes		\| airtime = 60 minutes
	\| production_number = ~~46927~~		\| production_number = 46926
	\| writer = Susan Woollen & Irv Pearlberg		\| writer = Susan Woollen & Irv Pearlberg
	\| director = Ron Satlof		\| director = Ron Satlof

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	\| airdate = May 13, 1977		\| airdate = May 13, 1977
	\| airtime = 60 minutes		\| airtime = 60 minutes

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	\| victim = Howard Phillips (elderly man); Anne Freedman (young female patient); Nurse Grayson		\| victim = Howard Phillips (elderly man); Anne Freedman (young female patient); Nurse Grayson
	\| autopsy_findings = No fatal heart disease despite presumed coronary; signs of therapeutic clinical intervention; repeated unexplained deaths among patients		\| autopsy_findings = No fatal heart disease despite presumed coronary; signs of therapeutic clinical intervention; repeated unexplained deaths among patients
	\| prev = [[Sullied Be Thy Name]]		\| prev = [[Sullied Be Thy Name (Quincy, M.E.)]]
	\| next = [[Let Me Light the Way]]		\| next = [[Let Me Light the Way (Quincy, M.E.)]]
	\| network = [[NBC]]		\| network = [[NBC]]
	\| production_company = Glen A. Larson Productions / Universal Television		\| production_company = Glen A. Larson Productions / Universal Television
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	== Episode Quote ==		== Episode Quote ==
	'''"When death seems too easy, medicine becomes murder."'''		<blockquote>'''"When death seems too easy, medicine becomes murder."'''
	~ '''Dr. Quincy'''		~ '''Dr. Quincy'''
			</blockquote>

	== Episode Overview ==		== Episode Overview ==

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	== Case File Summary ==		== Case File Summary ==
	'''Victims:''' Howard Phillips; Anne Freedman; Nurse Grayson		'''Victims:''' Howard Phillips; Anne Freedman; Nurse Grayson <Br>
	'''Cause of Death:''' Clinical euthanasia - no natural pathology		'''Cause of Death:''' Clinical euthanasia - no natural pathology <Br>
	'''Core Issue:''' Ethical violation and misuse of medical authority		'''Core Issue:''' Ethical violation and misuse of medical authority

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	== The QME Episode Laws in Action ==		== The QME Episode Laws in Action ==
	1~~. Law 1~~ – Seek Truth & Justice: Quincy uncovers a pattern of euthanasia disguised as natural death and ensures legal accountability.
	2~~. Law 2~~ – Ethical/Social Issues: Raises debates over mercy killing in elder care and the moral implications of clinician intervention.		'''✅ Law 1 – Seek Truth & Justice:''' Quincy uncovers a pattern of euthanasia disguised as natural death and ensures legal accountability.
	3~~. Law 3~~ – Complex Topics: Tackles controversial euthanasia with sensitivity, emphasizing patient autonomy and injustice.
	4~~. Law 4~~ – Scientific Accuracy: Autopsy protocols and forensic indicators of intervention are depicted with realistic detail.		'''✅ Law 2 – Ethical/Social Issues:''' Raises debates over mercy killing in elder care and the moral implications of clinician intervention.

			'''✅ Law 3 – Complex Topics:''' Tackles controversial euthanasia with sensitivity, emphasizing patient autonomy and injustice.

			'''✅ Law 4 – Scientific Accuracy:''' Autopsy protocols and forensic indicators of intervention are depicted with realistic detail.

	== Episode Navigation ==		== Episode Navigation ==

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	== Episode Overview ==		== Episode Overview ==
	''Valleyview'' originally aired on May 13, 1977 as part of ~~Season 2~~ on NBC :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. The story examines suspicious deaths at a respected convalescent home, raising ethical and forensic challenges around euthanasia and eldercare.		''Valleyview'' originally aired on May 13, 1977 as part of Season 1 on NBC :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. The story examines suspicious deaths at a respected convalescent home, raising ethical and forensic challenges around euthanasia and eldercare.

	== Table of Contents ==		== Table of Contents ==
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	== Episode Navigation ==		== Episode Navigation ==
	← [[Sullied Be Thy Name]] • '''Valleyview''' • [[Let Me Light the Way]]		← [[Sullied Be Thy Name]] • '''Valleyview''' • [[Let Me Light the Way]]
	''Season 2 Overview:'' [[Quincy, M.E. (~~Season 2~~)\|Full Episode List]]		''Season 2 Overview:'' [[Quincy, M.E. (Season 2)\|Full Episode List]]

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Quincy, M.E.]]		* [[Quincy, M.E.]]
	* [[List of Quincy, M.E. episodes]]		* [[List of Quincy, M.E. episodes]]
	* [[Forensic pathology]]		* [[Forensic pathology]]
	* [[Euthanasia in media]]		* [[Euthanasia in media]]
	* [[NBC]]		* [[NBC]]
	* [[1977 in television]]		* [[1977 in television]]

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [IMDb – ''Valleyview'' (tt0681873)]		* [IMDb – ''Valleyview'' (tt0681873)]

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{{Infobox television episode
| title = Valleyview
| titlecard = Quincy_Valleyview_Titlecard.png
| series = Quincy, M.E.
| season = 1
| episode = 12
| airdate = May 13, 1977
| airtime = 60 minutes
| production_number = 46927
| writer = Susan Woollen & Irv Pearlberg
| director = Ron Satlof
| guest_star = Ed Begley Jr. as David Phillips; Christopher Connelly as Paul Colby; Carolyn Jones as Nurse Grayson; Robert Webber as Dr. Franklin; Jason Evers as Dr. James; Ben Frank as Mr. Schroeder; Danna Hansen as Nurse’s Aide; Joan Goodfellow as Miss Gordon; Anthony Eisley as Jerry Friedman
| victim = Howard Phillips (elderly man); Anne Freedman (young female patient); Nurse Grayson
| autopsy_findings = No fatal heart disease despite presumed coronary; signs of therapeutic clinical intervention; repeated unexplained deaths among patients
| prev = [[Sullied Be Thy Name]]
| next = [[Let Me Light the Way]]
| network = [[NBC]]
| production_company = Glen A. Larson Productions / Universal Television
}}

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[[File:Quincy_Valleyview_Screencap.jpg|480px|center|thumb|alt=Quincy examining paperwork at Valleyview sanatorium|Screencap from ''Valleyview'']]
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== Episode Quote ==
'''"When death seems too easy, medicine becomes murder."'''
~ '''Dr. Quincy'''

== Episode Overview ==
''Valleyview'' originally aired on **May 13, 1977** as part of Season 2 on NBC :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. The story examines suspicious deaths at a respected convalescent home, raising ethical and forensic challenges around euthanasia and eldercare.

== Table of Contents ==
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== Episode Synopsis ==
An elderly man, Howard Phillips, dies in a sanatorium of an apparent heart attack. His grandson, David Phillips (Ed Begley Jr.), suspects foul play and pays for an autopsy. Quincy discovers no disease to explain the death. Soon, two more residents—a young woman and a nurse—die under similar circumstances. The trail leads Quincy to uncover a potential "mercy killer" operating under the guise of compassionate care :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

== Plot Summary ==
# Quincy performs autopsy on Howard Phillips; finds no natural cause.
# David Phillips funds investigation, citing his grandfather’s frailty.
# Two more deaths at Valleyview with no clear cause.
# Autopsy findings suggest clinical intervention rather than natural decline.
# Quincy and Asten discover assistance from staff may be accelerating death.
# The suspected mercy killer is identified; brought to justice.

== Main Cast ==
* **Jack Klugman** as Dr. R. Quincy
* **Robert Ito** as Sam Fujiyama
* **John S. Ragin** as Dr. Robert Asten
* **Garry Walberg** as Lt. Frank Monahan

== Guest Cast ==
* **Ed Begley Jr.** as David Phillips
* **Christopher Connelly** as Paul Colby
* **Carolyn Jones** as Nurse Grayson
* **Robert Webber** as Dr. Franklin
* **Jason Evers** as Dr. James
* **Ben Frank** as Mr. Schroeder
* **Danna Hansen** as Nurse’s Aide
* **Joan Goodfellow** as Miss Gordon
* **Anthony Eisley** as Jerry Friedman

== Case File Summary ==
'''Victims:''' Howard Phillips; Anne Freedman; Nurse Grayson
'''Cause of Death:''' Clinical euthanasia - no natural pathology
'''Core Issue:''' Ethical violation and misuse of medical authority

== Forensic Science Insight ==
* Autopsies revealed lack of natural disease and tampering with life-support systems.
* Repeated deaths pointed to a pattern only detectable via forensic correlation.
* Demonstrates how pathology can expose intentional medical malpractice :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

== Themes & Tropes ==
* ''Mercy killing'' – euthanasia versus homicide
* ''Institutional betrayal'' – trust in care providers turned criminal
* ''Family advocacy'' – the grandson’s role drives justice

== Reception & Ratings ==
The episode holds an IMDb rating of **7.4/10** based on 1,131 votes :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. Critics praised the blend of medical mystery and ethical inquiry.

== Trivia ==
* Jack Klugman, Robert Webber, and Ed Begley Sr. all appeared together in the original film *Twelve Angry Men* :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
* A speaker boom mic shadow is visible on lockers in one scene :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

== The QME Episode Laws in Action ==
1. **Law 1 – Seek Truth & Justice**: Quincy uncovers a pattern of euthanasia disguised as natural death and ensures legal accountability.
2. **Law 2 – Ethical/Social Issues**: Raises debates over mercy killing in elder care and the moral implications of clinician intervention.
3. **Law 3 – Complex Topics**: Tackles controversial euthanasia with sensitivity, emphasizing patient autonomy and injustice.
4. **Law 4 – Scientific Accuracy**: Autopsy protocols and forensic indicators of intervention are depicted with realistic detail.

== Episode Navigation ==
← [[Sullied Be Thy Name]] • '''Valleyview''' • [[Let Me Light the Way]]
''Season 2 Overview:'' [[Quincy, M.E. (Season 2)|Full Episode List]]

== See Also ==
* [[Quincy, M.E.]]
* [[List of Quincy, M.E. episodes]]
* [[Forensic pathology]]
* [[Euthanasia in media]]
* [[NBC]]
* [[1977 in television]]

== External Links ==
* [IMDb – ''Valleyview'' (tt0681873)]