Quincy, M.E. (season 3)

Quincy, M.E. (Season 3)

Overview

The third season of Quincy, M.E. aired on NBC from **September 21, 1978** to **April 12, 1979**, comprising **23 one-hour episodes** in its original broadcast order :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Episodes

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