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	''"People don't just die, Monahan — not like that. When something feels off in the pit of your stomach, it usually is. And I intend to find out why."''		''"People don't just die, Monahan — not like that. When something feels off in the pit of your stomach, it usually is. And I intend to find out why."''
	~ '''Dr. Quincy''', in ''[[Who~~'s Who in Neverland?~~ (Quincy, M.E.)]]''		~ '''Dr. Quincy''', in ''[[Who%27s_Who_in_Neverland_(Quincy,_M.E.)]]''
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			== Episode Quote ==
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			''"People don't just die, Monahan — not like that. When something feels off in the pit of your stomach, it usually is. And I intend to find out why."''
			~ '''Dr. Quincy''', in ''[[Who's Who in Neverland? (Quincy, M.E.)]]''
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	== Episode Summary ==		== Episode Summary ==

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{{Infobox television episode
| title = Who's Who in Neverland
| titlecard = Whos-who_Titlecard.webp
| series = Quincy, M.E.
| season = 1
| episode = 2
| airdate = October 10, 1976
| airtime = 90 min (74 min without commercials)
| production_number = 45568
| writer = David Victor
| director = Steven Hilliard Stern
| guest_star = Phyllis Newman, Roger Bowen, Richard Libertini, Dina Merrill, Carol Lynley, Joanna Barnes, Lynette Mettey as Lee Potter
| prev = [[Go Fight City Hall... to the Death (Quincy, M.E.)|S01E01 - "Go Fight City Hall... to the Death"]]
| next = [[A Star Is Dead (Quincy, M.E.)|S01E03 – "A Star Is Dead"]]
| network = [[NBC]]
| production_company = Universal Television / MCA
}}

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[[File:Quincy_S01E02_Still.jpg|480px|center|thumb|alt=Scene from 'Who's Who in Neverland' showing Quincy and colleagues|Scene from ''Who's Who in Neverland'']]
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== Episode Summary ==
'''“Who’s Who in Neverland”''' is the second episode of the first season of ''[[Quincy, M.E.]]'', originally aired on October 10, 1976, on [[NBC]]. In this episode, Quincy investigates a death initially attributed to natural causes, only to uncover signs of possible foul play. His insistence on reexamining the case puts him at odds with bureaucratic authority, especially when a premature cremation is ordered.

== Plot ==
Quincy is asked to sign off on the death of a man reported to have died of cirrhosis. Suspicious of the diagnosis and the rush to cremate the body, Quincy delays the process and performs a full autopsy. His findings reveal inconsistencies with the initial cause of death. As he delves deeper, Quincy uncovers a trail of negligence and potential misconduct, highlighting the importance of forensic oversight in determining the truth.

== Memorable Quote ==
:''"It’s not just about solving a death, it’s about understanding the life that preceded it."''
~ '''Dr. Quincy'''

== Episode Navigation ==
← N/A (Pilot) • [[Go Fight City Hall... to the Death! (Quincy, M.E.)|"Go Fight City Hall… to the Death!"]] • [[A_Star_Is_Dead_(Quincy,_M.E.)|S01E03 - "A Star Is Dead"]]
''Season 1 Overview:'' [[Quincy, M.E. (Season 1)|Full Episode List]]

== Cast ==

=== Main Cast ===
* '''Jack Klugman''' as Dr. R. Quincy
* '''Robert Ito''' as Sam Fujiyama
* '''Garry Walberg''' as Lt. Frank Monahan
* '''Val Bisoglio''' as Danny Tovo
* '''John S. Ragin''' as Dr. Robert Astin

=== Guest / Co‑Starring ===
* '''Phyllis Newman'''
* '''Roger Bowen'''
* '''Richard Libertini'''
* '''Dina Merrill'''
* '''Carol Lynley'''
* '''Joanna Barnes'''
* '''Lynette Mettey''' as Lee Potter

=== Recurring ===
* '''Joseph Roman''' as Sgt. Brill

=== Uncredited Appearances ===
* '''Jerry Doggett''' as Dodgers Announcer (voice)
* '''Eddie Garrett''' as Crime Scene Photographer
* '''Don Mantooth''' as Police Officer
* '''James Rosin''' as Police Officer

== Themes ==
* The dangers of bureaucratic expediency in death investigations
* The ethical responsibility of forensic professionals
* Medical examiner independence from institutional pressure

== Forensic Insight ==
* '''Cause of Death vs. Assumed Cause''': Quincy highlights the need for thorough autopsy in cases with ambiguous or suspicious circumstances.
* '''Cremation and Evidence Destruction''': Emphasizes the irreversible nature of cremation and how it can erase potential evidence.
* '''Institutional Resistance''': A recurring series theme—Quincy challenges hasty conclusions and political interests to seek truth.

== Reception ==
The episode was positively received for showcasing the show’s foundational structure—Quincy as the moral center using science and integrity to uncover the truth. It solidified the tone of the series as both a procedural and a social commentary.

== Trivia ==
* This episode is the first of several to feature conflict over prematurely closed investigations.
* Director Steven Hilliard Stern was a frequent contributor to socially relevant TV films and drama series in the 1970s.
* The episode does not include any explicit murder weapon or suspect confrontation, instead focusing on institutional failure.

== Navigation ==
← [[Go Fight City Hall... to the Death (Quincy, M.E.)|Episode 1]] • '''Who's Who in Neverland''' • [[A Star Is Dead (Quincy, M.E.)|Episode 3]]
→ [[Quincy, M.E. (Season 1)|Season 1 Overview]]

== See Also ==
* [[Quincy, M.E.]]
* [[List of Quincy, M.E. episodes]]
* [[Forensic pathology]]
* [[1976 in television]]
* [[Medical examiner]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0681816 IMDb: "Who's Who in Neverland"]
* [https://www.quincyexaminer.com Official Quincy, M.E. Website]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/QuincyME Reddit Fan Community]
* [https://www.tv.com/shows/quincy-me/ TV.com Quincy Guide]

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[[Category:Season 1 Episodes]]
[[Category:1976 Television Episodes]]
[[Category:Television Episodes About Forensic Science]]
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