QME Episode Guide

Quincy, M.E. Ep-Guide and Online Compendium

Explore every Quincy, M.E. episode in intricate detail right here, right now.

The QME Episode Guide is the most comprehensive and continually updated resource devoted to the landmark television series Quincy, M.E.. Created by fans, researchers, and media historians, it serves as a definitive episode-by-episode chronicle of a show that redefined crime drama through forensic medicine and moral activism.

From 1976 to 1983, Jack Klugman's portrayal of Dr. Quincy introduced a new kind of television hero: a principled medical examiner who challenged bureaucracy and uncovered the truth through science. Long before digital forensics or DNA sequencing became television tropes, Quincy brought pathology, toxicology, and autopsy findings into the public consciousness—turning living rooms into classrooms.

While many shows that followed emphasized slick visuals and lab tech wizardry, Quincy rooted its storytelling in realism and advocacy. Episodes tackled urgent issues—unsafe toys, elder neglect, unsafe food additives, environmental hazards—not merely to solve crimes but to provoke change. Each case was less about catching a killer and more about confronting systemic failure. It was forensic drama with a conscience.

This guide replaces the original QME Episode Bible (Beta Edition), an early fan-compiled archive launched in the late 1990s. With vastly expanded sourcing and international scope, it continues to document the full breadth of the series’ impact across genres, borders, and generations.

Additional context, behind-the-scenes information, and answers to common questions can be found in the QME FAQ. For multimedia content—including rare audio clips, theme variations, and vintage promos—visit the Sights and Sounds archive. To connect with fellow fans and stay current with the latest updates, follow our Quincy Examiner Linktree, which includes social media channels and community features.

Influence and Legacy

Quincy, M.E. is universally regarded as the foundation upon which modern forensic television is built. It anticipated the genre explosion that would come decades later, but with greater moral urgency and scientific authenticity.

American and Canadian successors followed Quincy’s footsteps, incorporating pathologists and medical examiners into primetime:

• Wojeck – Canada’s proto-forensic drama, often cited as an inspiration.
• One West Waikiki
• Crossing Jordan
• Diagnosis: Murder
• Forensic Files
• The entire CSI franchise – from Las Vegas to Miami, New York, Cyber, and Vegas.
• Bones

As the forensic genre evolved, Quincy’s legacy expanded worldwide. Audiences across Europe and Asia embraced its template of scientific rigor, legal drama, and civic responsibility. Notable international continuations of this storytelling tradition include:

• Tatort and Polizeiruf 110 (Germany)
• Silent Witness (UK)
• Da Vinci’s Inquest (Canada)
• Profilage (France)
• The Bridge (Bron/Broen) (Sweden/Denmark)
• Criminal (UK, Germany, France, Spain)
• Forensic Heroes II (Hong Kong)
• Dong Yi, Partners for Justice (South Korea)
• Medical Examiner Dr. Qin (China)
• Forensics: The Real CSI (UK, docu-style)

European viewers in particular found resonance with Quincy’s courtroom confrontations and crusading ethos. The show mirrored the social critiques seen in German krimi and French procedural traditions, but with a uniquely American intensity. It wasn’t just entertainment—it was a televised referendum on public ethics.

Even as forensic storytelling diversified across platforms, Quincy’s DNA remains traceable in the structure, tone, and thematic gravitas of nearly every show that followed. From crime labs to coroner’s offices, from wrongful death to public policy, the genre’s credibility began with a single, relentless man in a lab coat.

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"You don’t argue with Quincy. You investigate with him." – Longtime fan motto

Overview

The Episode Guide was designed to improve upon its predecessor by offering:

• Updated entries: Corrected titles, air dates, and production codes
• Expanded content: Guest stars, directors, and recurring themes
• Cross-referenced links: Episode-specific pages and character bios
• Enhanced formatting: Improved readability and mobile optimization

This guide represents the next evolution of the QME Wiki's mission to provide accurate and accessible documentation for all aspects of the Universal Studios medical-crime drama, starring Jack Klugman as Dr. Quincy.

Features

• Full episode list by **season** and **original airdate**
• Individual episode pages such as Snake Eyes, Tissue of Truth, and Dead Stop
• Searchable database with key phrases, case topics, and medical themes
• Integration with director credits (e.g., Ray Danton) and production details

Series overview

• Original run: October 3, 1976 – May 11, 1983
• Production seasons: 7
• Episodes: 148 (produced)
• Episodes: 2 (unproduced)
• PSAs: 2 (produced)

Legacy and Purpose

Replacing the original Episode Bible (Beta Edition), the current guide provides fans, scholars, and new viewers a trusted source for exploring the world of Quincy, M.E.. Whether you're researching plotlines, revisiting favorite moments, or verifying facts, this expanded QME Episode Guide is now the updated cornerstone of this wiki.

Season 1 (1976–1977)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	Go Fight City Hall... to the Death	45567	October 3, 1976	Quincy uncovers corruption tied to a city hall mystery.	7.8
2	Who's Who in Neverland	45568	October 10, 1976	A children's home becomes the center of a troubling investigation.	8.1
3	A Star Is Dead	45570	November 28, 1976	Quincy examines the suspicious death of a Hollywood actress.	7.9
4	Hot Ice, Cold Hearts	45571	January 2, 1977	A diamond theft leads to murder.	8.0

PSAs (1977)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	"A Bet On The Right Team"	unspecified	1977	Jack Klugman as our Quincy hero host digs deep to explain how the Triple E US. Governmentn Savings Plan is a sure win to his buddies at Danny's.	6.7

Season 1 Con't (60 min episodes instead of 90 min)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
5	Snake Eyes (Part 1)	45573	February 4, 1977	Quincy investigates a mob‑connected murder in Las Vegas.	7.7
6	Snake Eyes (Part 2)	45574	February 4, 1977	The case heats up as Quincy closes in on the syndicate.	7.7
7	...The Thigh Bone's Connected to the Knee Bone...	45569	February 11, 1977	A high‑profile trial hinges on forensic discovery.	7.7
8	Visitors in Paradise	46906	February 18, 1977	Quincy uncovers secrets in a secluded community.	N/A
9	The Two Sides of Truth	46909	February 25, 1977	A split testimony threatens to derail justice.	7.6
10	Hit and Run at Danny's	46904	March 11, 1977	A hit‑and‑run case has ties to Quincy's friend.	7.4
11	Has Anybody Here Seen Quincy?	46916	March 18, 1977	Quincy vanishes while pursuing a lead.	6.6
12	A Good Smack in the Mouth	46923	April 15, 1977	Child abuse and legal neglect come under the microscope.	7.7
13	The Hot Dog Murder	46907	April 22, 1977	A food vendor’s death sparks a citywide scare.	7.4
14	An Unfriendly Radiance	46911	April 29, 1977	A suspicious radiation leak is investigated.	7.0
15	Sullied Be Thy Name	46926	May 6, 1977	Quincy defends a falsely accused priest.	6.7
16	Valleyview	46908	May 13, 1977	A nursing home harbors a deadly secret.	N/A
17	Let Me Light the Way	46925	May 27, 1977	A suspicious fire hides deeper crimes.	7.8

Season 2 (1977–1978)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	No Deadly Secret	48011	September 16, 1977	A suburban family hides a dark truth.	7.6
2	A Blow to the Head ... a Blow to the Heart	48004	September 23, 1977	Quincy probes the line between accident and murder.	7.3
3	A Dead Man's Truth	48007	September 30, 1977	A convicted killer’s dying words raise new doubts.	7.4
4	A Question of Time	48005	October 14, 1977	Time of death is the key to unraveling a murder plot.	7.1
5	Death Casts a Vote	48009	October 21, 1977	Political tensions rise after a mysterious death.	7.5
6	Tissue of Truth	48013	October 28, 1977	Quincy challenges flawed forensic evidence.	N/A
7	Holding Pattern	48017	November 4, 1977	A plane crash opens a case of sabotage.	7.2
8	Main Man	48026	November 11, 1977	A rock star’s death uncovers music industry corruption.	7.4
9	The Hero Syndrome	48021	November 18, 1977	A firefighter becomes the focus of an arson probe.	7.3
10	Touch of Death	48024	December 2, 1977	Quincy races to prevent a toxic outbreak.	7.7
11	The Deadly Connection	48003	December 9, 1977	A drug pipeline leads to deadly consequences.	7.5
12	Last of the Dinosaurs	48020	December 16, 1977	A paleontology dig ends in modern murder.	7.1
13	Crib Job	48022	January 6, 1978	A hospital mix-up puts a newborn’s life at risk.	7.0
14	Matters of Life and Death	48030	January 20, 1978	Quincy weighs ethics in a life-support case.	7.2
15	Passing	48023	January 27, 1978	A high school athlete’s death reveals hidden pressures.	7.4
16	Accomplice to Murder	48018	February 3, 1978	A suburban wife is killed during a break‑in, but Quincy finds evidence that her influential husband’s long‑term abuse contributed to her death.	7.6
17	Ashes to Ashes	48019	February 10, 1978	A young woman dies in a bar—initially of a heart attack—but Quincy's autopsy uncovers signs pointing to foul play by her husband.	7.8
18	Gone But Not Forgotten	48022	February 17, 1978	Quincy investigates the death of an eccentric millionaire in a locked-down penthouse.	7.6
19	Double Death	48037	March 3, 1978	Asten’s rushed autopsy conflicts with Quincy’s findings in a nightclub fire case.	7.9
20	Requiem for the Living	48024	March 10, 1978	Syndicate boss Vincent DiNardi, stricken by poison, takes Quincy and Sam hostage.	7.8

Season 3 (1978–1979)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	Last Six Hours (Quincy, M.E.)	51009	September 21, 1978	Quincy and his date are exposed to a mysterious poison during a roadside accident—Quincy races to isolate the toxin before it’s too late.	7.8
2	Speed Trap (Quincy, M.E.)	51013	October 12, 1978	A Grand Prix driver’s fiery crash becomes suspicious; Quincy investigates possible amphetamine use and foul play.	7.4
3	A Test for Living (Quincy, M.E.)	51002	October 19, 1978	Following the death of a mentally handicapped boy, Quincy uncovers disturbing truths about his institutional care.	7.2
4	Death by Good Intentions (Quincy, M.E.)	51004	October 26, 1978	A hospital patient’s death linked to a young doctor on an Affirmative Action program sparks a Quincy investigation.	7.0
5	Images (Quincy, M.E.)	51019	November 2, 1978	Quincy investigates after two mummified bodies are found concealed in a Victorian house’s walls.	7.7
6	Even Odds (Quincy, M.E.)	51014	November 9, 1978	A man’s suspicious collapse at a racetrack leads Quincy into a deadly game of chance.	7.6
7	Dead and Alive (Quincy, M.E.)	51008	November 16, 1978	A presumed murder victim may actually be alive—and Quincy must determine which it is.	7.7
8	No Way to Treat a Body (Quincy, M.E.)	51023	November 30, 1978	Quincy uncovers a startling scene involving multiple bodies stored improperly.	7.8
9	A Night to Raise the Dead (Quincy, M.E.)	51015	December 7, 1978	A mudslide uncovers a body contaminated with typhoid—Quincy uncovers an infectious threat in the cemetery.	7.7
10	A Question of Death (Quincy, M.E.)	51022	January 4, 1979	Quincy investigates a death that blurs the line between accident and homicide.	7.6
11	House of No Return (Quincy, M.E.)	51025	January 11, 1979	Quincy investigates a suspicious death in a home with no exits.	7.7
12	A Small Circle of Friends (Quincy, M.E.)	51021	January 18, 1979	A student's death among friends leads Quincy into a tangled web of loyalty and lies.	7.7
13	The Depth of Beauty (Quincy, M.E.)	51027	January 25, 1979	Quincy delves into the cover‑up behind a beauty queen’s sudden demise.	7.8
14	Walk Softly Through the Night – Part I & II (Quincy, M.E.)	51091/51092	February 1, 1979	A two‑part episode involving a terrifying nocturnal crime spree.	7.1 / 6.8
15	Aftermath (Quincy, M.E.)	51018	February 7, 1979	Quincy investigates the physical and legal fallout after a catastrophic accident.	7.2
16	Dark Angel (Quincy, M.E.)	51029	February 15, 1979	Quincy uncovers the mysterious circumstances behind an enigmatic woman's death.	7.4
17	Physician, Heal Thyself (Quincy, M.E.)	51031	February 22, 1979	A doctor becomes Quincy’s patient after an unexplained death—raising questions about self‑diagnosis and responsibility.	7.7
18	Gone But Not Forgotten (Quincy, M.E.)	51032	March 3, 1979	Quincy investigates the mysterious death of an eccentric billionaire inventor, aided by a newspaper editor.	7.6
19	Double Death (Quincy, M.E.)	51033	March 10, 1979	A botched autopsy by Dr. Asten places Quincy in a difficult position with both the police and mobsters.	7.9

Season 4 (1979-1980)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	No Way to Treat a Flower	53101	September 20, 1979	Quincy investigates the death of a teenager who smoked marijuana treated with a plant‑growth chemical.	7.4
2	Dead Last	53104	September 27, 1979	Quincy suspects foul play after a jockey dies in a stable accident.	7.2
3	By the Death of a Child	53120	October 4, 1979	Quincy travels abroad to investigate if immunizations are causing childhood deaths.	7.1
4	Never a Child	53103	October 11, 1979	Quincy helps protect runaways from a predatory stranger.	7.0
5	Hot Ice	53109	October 18, 1979	Quincy goes undercover to uncover a diamond‑smuggling ring.	7.1
6	Sweet Land of Liberty	53121	October 25, 1979	Sam investigates a former soldier with radiation‑induced trauma.	6.9
7	Mode of Death	53124	November 1, 1979	Quincy must determine an evangelist’s cause of death via psychological autopsy.	7.2
8	Nowhere to Run	53128	November 8, 1979	Quincy probes a cliff‑falling girl's apparent suicide that smells of murder.	7.3
9	The Money Plague	53131	November 15, 1979	Quincy races to stop an anthrax outbreak linked to a dead hijacker.	7.2
10	For the Benefit of My Patients	53130	November 22, 1979	Quincy rallies against hospital policies that deny care to uninsured patients.	7.1
11	Murder by S.O.P.	53133	November 29, 1979	Quincy investigates suspicious jail‑cell deaths ruled “accidental.”	7.0
12	Honor Thy Elders	53135	January 10, 1980	Quincy uncovers elder‑abuse in a nursing home.	7.3
13	Diplomatic Immunity	53141	January 17, 1980	Quincy is called in after death among a visiting Latin dignitary’s entourage.	7.2
14	Riot	53149	January 31, 1980	Quincy and Sam get hostaged during a prison investigation.	7.1
15	Cover-Up	53143	February 7, 1980	Quincy tries to expose a hospital’s heart‑attack fatality cover‑up.	7.2
16	Unhappy Hour	53137	February 14, 1980	Quincy finds the truth behind a fatal DUI involving Asten’s niece.	7.0
17	The Winning Edge	53152	February 21, 1980	Quincy uncovers steroid abuse in high‑school sports.	7.2
18	New Blood	53153	February 28, 1980	Quincy clashes with a temporary pathologist over a congressman’s death.	7.1
19	TKO	53151	March 13, 1980	Quincy links boxer’s death and a botched hernia operation.	7.0
20	The Final Gift	53158	March 20, 1980	Quincy probes a suspicious death following a plane crash.	7.1
21	Deadly Arena	53156	March 27, 1980	Quincy battles to halt food‑poisoning before a major stadium event.	7.0
22	No Way to Treat a Patient	53157	April 30, 1980	Quincy investigates whether a gunshot victim was mistreated by a doctor.	7.1

Season 5 (1980–1981)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	"Last Rights"	55301	September 16, 1980	Quincy confronts ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care.	7.5
2	"A Matter of Principle"	55312	November 12, 1980	Quincy defends civil liberties in a controversial legal case.	7.3
3	"Last Day, First Day"	55304	November 19, 1980	Quincy reflects on personal transitions in the morgue.	7.2
4	"The Night Killer"	55317	November 26, 1980	A string of nighttime murders leaves Quincy suspicious of a cover-up.	7.7
5	"The Hope of Elkwood"	55316	December 3, 1980	Quincy investigates mysterious deaths in a rural community.	7.1
6	"Welcome to Paradise Palms"	55307	December 17, 1980	A deadly outbreak hits a retirement resort Quincy visits.	7.2
7	"By Their Faith"	55313	January 7, 1981	Quincy must balance science and belief in a sensitive case.	7.6
8	"Stain of Guilt"	55323	January 14, 1981	An old crime resurfaces with new forensic evidence.	7.3
9	"Dear Mummy"	55322	January 21, 1981	Quincy investigates a murder tied to a stolen antiquity.	7.5
10	"Headhunter"	55308	February 4, 1981	Corporate crime and corruption take center stage.	7.1
11	"Scream to the Skies"	55309	February 11, 1981	Quincy fights to expose an aviation safety flaw.	7.4
12	"Jury Duty"	55331	February 18, 1981	Quincy serves as a juror and suspects a miscarriage of justice.	7.3
13	"Who Speaks for the Children?"	55320	February 25, 1981	Quincy investigates abuse in a foster care system.	7.6
14	"Seldom Silent, Never Heard"	55336	March 4, 1981	Quincy fights for justice for a nonverbal victim.	7.4
15	"Of All Sad Words"	55324	March 11, 1981	A wrongful conviction case hits close to home for Quincy.	7.6
16	"To Kill in Plain Sight"	55328	March 18, 1981	Quincy uncovers an elaborate plot hidden in plain view.	7.5
17	"Sugar and Spice"	55339	April 1, 1981	A child custody case turns deadly.	7.3
18	"Vigil of Fear"	55330	May 6, 1981	Quincy must protect a witness with nowhere to turn.	7.4

Season 6 (1981–1982)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	"Memories of Allison"	56805	October 28, 1981	Quincy investigates the past surrounding Allison's case.	7.4
2	"The Golden Hour"	56801	November 4, 1981	Quincy races against time during critical medical emergencies.	7.3
3	Slow_Boat_to_Madness_Part_1_(Quincy,_M.E.)	56803	November 11, 1981	Part 1 of a two-part investigation into mysterious illness aboard a ship.	7.5
4	Slow Boat to Madness Part 2 (Quincy, M.E.)	56804	November 18, 1981	Conclusion of the investigation into the shipboard illness.	7.6
5	"D.U.I."	56807	December 2, 1981	Quincy explores consequences and evidence in a DUI case.	7.2
6	"For Want of a Horse"	56802	December 9, 1981	Quincy uncovers truth behind a mysterious accident involving a horse.	7.3
7	"Gentle Into That Good Night"	56806	December 16, 1981	Quincy investigates euthanasia and the ethics surrounding it.	7.6
8	"Dead Stop"	56812	December 23, 1981	Quincy probes a suspicious death at a traffic stop.	7.4
9	"Bitter Pill"	56818	January 6, 1982	Investigation into deadly medication errors.	7.3
10	"Guns Don't Die"	56820	January 13, 1982	Quincy examines gun-related violence and consequences.	7.2
11	"When Luck Ran Out"	56810	January 20, 1982	Quincy investigates a tragic accident involving bad luck.	7.3
12	"Smoke Screen"	56816	January 27, 1982	Quincy delves into smoke inhalation and hidden dangers.	7.4
13	"For Love of Joshua"	56819	February 3, 1982	Quincy uncovers a complicated family medical case.	7.4
14	"Into the Murdering Mind"	56824	February 10, 1982	A psychological exploration of a murderer's motives.	7.5
15	"To Clear the Air"	56822	February 17, 1982	Quincy investigates pollution-related illness.	7.3
16	"The Shadow of Death"	56823	February 24, 1982	Quincy uncovers a case of covert poisoning.	7.4
17	"The Flight of the Nightingale"	56815	March 3, 1982	Quincy investigates a mysterious plane crash.	7.2
18	"Stolen Tears"	56825	March 17, 1982	Quincy looks into emotional and physical abuse cases.	7.3
19	"The Face of Fear"	56827	March 24, 1982	Quincy chases a criminal who terrorizes victims.	7.4
20	"Expert in Murder"	56832	March 31, 1982	Quincy investigates a murder involving a forensic expert.	7.5
21	"The Unquiet Grave"	56831	April 7, 1982	Quincy looks into a haunting past connected to a recent death.	7.4
22	"The Last of Leadbottom"	56834	April 28, 1982	Quincy investigates an old mining town tragedy.	7.3
23	"Deadly Protection"	56828	May 5, 1982	Quincy delves into wrongful protection and its consequences.	7.4
24	"The Mourning After"	56835	May 12, 1982	Quincy investigates the aftermath of a tragic event.	7.3

PSAs (1982)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	"National Hospice Organization with Jack Klugman	unspecified	1982	Jack Klugman speaks with an urgent plea to support your local hospice national organization.

Season 7 (1982–1983)

#	Title	Production	Original air date	Description	IMDb Rating
1	"Baby Rattlesnakes"	57018	September 29, 1982	Quincy investigates youth gangs and wrongful accusations.	6.7
2	"Ghost of a Chance"	57009	October 6, 1982	Quincy uncovers medical malpractice in bypass surgery death.	7.3
3	"Give Me Your Weak"	57027	October 27, 1982	Quincy campaigns for the Orphan Drug Act.	7.0
4	"Dying for a Drink"	57017	November 3, 1982	A colleague's drinking problem is revealed.	6.8
5	"Unreasonable Doubt"	57008	November 10, 1982	A disabled pathologist suspects murder of a handicapped baby.	6.6
6	"Sleeping Dogs"	57013	November 17, 1982	Quincy investigates a town bully's murder.	6.8
7	"Science for Sale"	57014	November 24, 1982	Quincy races to find a deadly virus.	6.8
8	"Next Stop, Nowhere"	57010	December 1, 1982	Quincy explores punk rock’s link to a teen’s death.	6.2
9	"Across the Line"	57007	December 8, 1982	Investigation of a police officer killing a hostage accidentally.	7.6
10	"Sword of Honor, Blade of Death"	57028	December 15, 1982	Mourning the death of a cop killed in mob dealings.	7.1
11	"The Law Is a Fool"	57016	January 5, 1983	Quincy chases a psychopath kidnapping a congressman’s granddaughter.	7.3
12	"Guilty Until Proven Innocent"	57023	January 12, 1983	Quincy helps friend accused of arson and murder.	6.7
13	"Cry for Help"	57029	January 19, 1983	Investigating whether a girl’s death was suicide or murder.	7.4
14	"A Loss for Words"	57036	January 26, 1983	Quincy tackles adult illiteracy after a fatal accident.	7.0
15	"Beyond the Open Door"	57015	February 2, 1983	A psychic helps solve murders.	6.3
16	"On Dying High"	57037	February 9, 1983	Quincy raises drug awareness after a nightclub entertainer’s injury.	6.4
17	"Quincy's Wedding: Part 1"	57038	February 16, 1983	Quincy hesitates to plan Emily’s wedding amid a possible murder confession.	6.7
18	"Quincy's Wedding: Part 2"	57039	February 23, 1983	Threats jeopardize Quincy’s wedding plans.	6.8
19	"Murder on Ice"	57019	March 9, 1983	Quincy trapped in killer’s plot during honeymoon.	7.6
20	"Women of Valor"	57035	March 16, 1983	Quincy advocates for midwives after a newborn death.	6.5
21	"Suffer the Little Children"	57025	March 23, 1983	Quincy tries to reunite boy with family after foster home death.	5.8
22	"An Act of Violence"	57040	April 27, 1983	Quincy faces fear after being mugged.	7.7
23	"Whatever Happened to Morris Perlmutter?"	57041	May 4, 1983	Two elderly vaudevillians investigate their stage partner’s murder.	6.9
24	"The Cutting Edge"	57044	May 11, 1983	A young father risks losing his arm after an accident.	4.8

Cast and Crew

• Jack Klugman as Dr. Quincy
• John S. Ragin as Sam Fujiyama
• Garry Walberg as Lt. Frank Monahan
• Anita Gillette as Dr. Emily Hanover
• Various guest stars

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See Also

• Quincy, M.E.
• Jack Klugman
• Ray Danton
• List of Quincy, M.E. episodes
• NBC Mystery Movie

References

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External links

• [IMDb page](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074051/)
• [TV.com page](https://www.tv.com/shows/quincy-me/)