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Created page with "= Quincy, M.E. (Season 5) = __TOC__ == Overview == The fifth season of ''Quincy, M.E.'' aired from **September 16, 1980** through **May 6, 1981**. This season continues to tackle complex social and medical issues through Dr. Quincy's forensic investigations. == Episodes == {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" |- ! # !! Title !! Original air date !! Synopsis |- | 1 || Last Rights || September 16, 1980 || Quincy assists a fellow medical examiner as they uncover..."
 
 
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| 1 || [[Last Rights]] || September 16, 1980 || Quincy assists a fellow medical examiner as they uncover scandals involving tainted drugs and hazardous working conditions affecting children and workers.
| 1 || [[Last Rights (Quincy, M.E.)]] || September 16, 1980 || Quincy assists a fellow medical examiner as they uncover scandals involving tainted drugs and hazardous working conditions affecting children and workers.
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| 2 || [[A Matter of Principle]] || November 12, 1980 || Sam advocates for a new forensic technique involving bite mark analysis to prove a suspect's innocence in a sexual assault case.
| 2 || [[A Matter of Principle (Quincy, M.E.)]] || November 12, 1980 || Sam advocates for a new forensic technique involving bite mark analysis to prove a suspect's innocence in a sexual assault case.
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| 3 || [[Last Day, First Day]] || November 19, 1980 || When a lawyer and drug dealer is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Quincy investigates a cleverly disguised homicide.
| 3 || [[Last Day, First Day (Quincy, M.E.)]] || November 19, 1980 || When a lawyer and drug dealer is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Quincy investigates a cleverly disguised homicide.
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| 4 || [[The Night Killer]] || November 26, 1980 || A misidentification in a crib death case leads Quincy and his team to confront both professional and personal challenges.
| 4 || [[The Night Killer (Quincy, M.E.)]] || November 26, 1980 || A misidentification in a crib death case leads Quincy and his team to confront both professional and personal challenges.
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| 5 || [[The Hope of Elkwood]] || December 3, 1980 || After a star athlete's fatal collapse during training, Quincy must determine if negligence or natural causes were to blame.
| 5 || [[The Hope of Elkwood (Quincy, M.E.)]] || December 3, 1980 || After a star athlete's fatal collapse during training, Quincy must determine if negligence or natural causes were to blame.
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| 6 || [[Welcome to Paradise Palms]] || December 17, 1980 || Quincy races to find the source of a bubonic plague outbreak on a Native American reservation before a nearby golf course grand opening endangers many.
| 6 || [[Welcome to Paradise Palms (Quincy, M.E.)]] || December 17, 1980 || Quincy races to find the source of a bubonic plague outbreak on a Native American reservation before a nearby golf course grand opening endangers many.
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| 7 || [[By Their Faith]] || January 7, 1981 || Quincy and Sam travel to Central America to identify the remains of a revered religious figure.
| 7 || [[By Their Faith (Quincy, M.E.)]] || January 7, 1981 || Quincy and Sam travel to Central America to identify the remains of a revered religious figure.
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| 8 || [[Stain of Guilt]] || January 14, 1981 || While advising on a reality TV show, Quincy becomes convinced that a convicted murderer was wrongfully sentenced.
| 8 || [[Stain of Guilt (Quincy, M.E.)]] || January 14, 1981 || While advising on a reality TV show, Quincy becomes convinced that a convicted murderer was wrongfully sentenced.
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| 9 || [[Dear Mummy]] || January 21, 1981 || Quincy uncovers a scheme by former Nazi criminals using an Egyptian mummy to smuggle precious gems.
| 9 || [[Dear Mummy (Quincy, M.E.)]] || January 21, 1981 || Quincy uncovers a scheme by former Nazi criminals using an Egyptian mummy to smuggle precious gems.
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| 10 || [[Headhunter]] || February 4, 1981 || Investigating the death of an airline stewardess, Quincy faces obstruction from Internal Affairs amid suspicions of police involvement in drug smuggling.
| 10 || [[Headhunter (Quincy, M.E.)]] || February 4, 1981 || Investigating the death of an airline stewardess, Quincy faces obstruction from Internal Affairs amid suspicions of police involvement in drug smuggling.
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| 11 || [[Scream to the Skies]] || February 11, 1981 || After a devastating airliner crash, Quincy pushes for improved passenger safety regulations.
| 11 || [[Scream to the Skies (Quincy, M.E.)]] || February 11, 1981 || After a devastating airliner crash, Quincy pushes for improved passenger safety regulations.
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| 12 || [[Jury Duty]] || January 28, 1981 || Serving on a jury, Quincy detects critical flaws in the prosecution’s case that could impact the trial's outcome.
| 12 || [[Jury Duty (Quincy, M.E.)]] || January 28, 1981 || Serving on a jury, Quincy detects critical flaws in the prosecution’s case that could impact the trial's outcome.
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| 13 || [[Who Speaks for the Children]] || February 25, 1981 || The discovery of a missing girl’s body leads Quincy into the dangerous world of child exploitation as he races to protect her sister.
| 13 || [[Who Speaks for the Children (Quincy, M.E.)]] || February 25, 1981 || The discovery of a missing girl’s body leads Quincy into the dangerous world of child exploitation as he races to protect her sister.
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| 14 || [[Seldom Silent, Never Heard]] || March 4, 1981 || The death of a teenager prompts Quincy to advocate for research and development of drugs for rare medical conditions.
| 14 || [[Seldom Silent, Never Heard (Quincy, M.E.)]] || March 4, 1981 || The death of a teenager prompts Quincy to advocate for research and development of drugs for rare medical conditions.
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| 15 || [[Of All Sad Words]] || March 11, 1981 || Quincy investigates a woman suspected of murdering her husband amidst pressure from a determined insurance investigator.
| 15 || [[Of All Sad Words (Quincy, M.E.)]] || March 11, 1981 || Quincy investigates a woman suspected of murdering her husband amidst pressure from a determined insurance investigator.
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| 16 || [[To Kill in Plain Sight]] || March 18, 1981 || An assassin is killed before completing a hit, and Quincy scrambles to identify the intended target.
| 16 || [[To Kill in Plain Sight (Quincy, M.E.)]] || March 18, 1981 || An assassin is killed before completing a hit, and Quincy scrambles to identify the intended target.
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| 17 || [[Sugar and Spice]] || April 1, 1981 || Quincy probes into the mysterious death of a fashion model.
| 17 || [[Sugar and Spice (Quincy, M.E.)]] || April 1, 1981 || Quincy probes into the mysterious death of a fashion model.
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| 18 || [[Vigil of Fear]] || May 6, 1981 || A shootout involving vigilantes results in an innocent casualty, prompting Quincy to use all resources to determine responsibility.
| 18 || [[Vigil of Fear (Quincy, M.E.)]] || May 6, 1981 || A shootout involving vigilantes results in an innocent casualty, prompting Quincy to use all resources to determine responsibility.
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Latest revision as of 13:16, 7 August 2025

Quincy, M.E. (Season 5)

Overview

The fifth season of Quincy, M.E. aired from **September 16, 1980** through **May 6, 1981**. This season continues to tackle complex social and medical issues through Dr. Quincy's forensic investigations.

Episodes

# Title Original air date Synopsis
1 Last Rights (Quincy, M.E.) September 16, 1980 Quincy assists a fellow medical examiner as they uncover scandals involving tainted drugs and hazardous working conditions affecting children and workers.
2 A Matter of Principle (Quincy, M.E.) November 12, 1980 Sam advocates for a new forensic technique involving bite mark analysis to prove a suspect's innocence in a sexual assault case.
3 Last Day, First Day (Quincy, M.E.) November 19, 1980 When a lawyer and drug dealer is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Quincy investigates a cleverly disguised homicide.
4 The Night Killer (Quincy, M.E.) November 26, 1980 A misidentification in a crib death case leads Quincy and his team to confront both professional and personal challenges.
5 The Hope of Elkwood (Quincy, M.E.) December 3, 1980 After a star athlete's fatal collapse during training, Quincy must determine if negligence or natural causes were to blame.
6 Welcome to Paradise Palms (Quincy, M.E.) December 17, 1980 Quincy races to find the source of a bubonic plague outbreak on a Native American reservation before a nearby golf course grand opening endangers many.
7 By Their Faith (Quincy, M.E.) January 7, 1981 Quincy and Sam travel to Central America to identify the remains of a revered religious figure.
8 Stain of Guilt (Quincy, M.E.) January 14, 1981 While advising on a reality TV show, Quincy becomes convinced that a convicted murderer was wrongfully sentenced.
9 Dear Mummy (Quincy, M.E.) January 21, 1981 Quincy uncovers a scheme by former Nazi criminals using an Egyptian mummy to smuggle precious gems.
10 Headhunter (Quincy, M.E.) February 4, 1981 Investigating the death of an airline stewardess, Quincy faces obstruction from Internal Affairs amid suspicions of police involvement in drug smuggling.
11 Scream to the Skies (Quincy, M.E.) February 11, 1981 After a devastating airliner crash, Quincy pushes for improved passenger safety regulations.
12 Jury Duty (Quincy, M.E.) January 28, 1981 Serving on a jury, Quincy detects critical flaws in the prosecution’s case that could impact the trial's outcome.
13 Who Speaks for the Children (Quincy, M.E.) February 25, 1981 The discovery of a missing girl’s body leads Quincy into the dangerous world of child exploitation as he races to protect her sister.
14 Seldom Silent, Never Heard (Quincy, M.E.) March 4, 1981 The death of a teenager prompts Quincy to advocate for research and development of drugs for rare medical conditions.
15 Of All Sad Words (Quincy, M.E.) March 11, 1981 Quincy investigates a woman suspected of murdering her husband amidst pressure from a determined insurance investigator.
16 To Kill in Plain Sight (Quincy, M.E.) March 18, 1981 An assassin is killed before completing a hit, and Quincy scrambles to identify the intended target.
17 Sugar and Spice (Quincy, M.E.) April 1, 1981 Quincy probes into the mysterious death of a fashion model.
18 Vigil of Fear (Quincy, M.E.) May 6, 1981 A shootout involving vigilantes results in an innocent casualty, prompting Quincy to use all resources to determine responsibility.

Cast

  • **Jack Klugman** as Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.
  • **Garry Walberg** as Lt. Monahan
  • **John S. Ragin** as Dr. Asten
  • Other recurring and guest stars appear throughout the season.

Production

Season 5 expanded the series’ scope with politically charged episodes and deeper social commentary, reflecting early 1980s issues in healthcare and justice.

Home media

Episodes from Season 5 have been released on DVD and are available on select streaming platforms.

See also

References

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