Quincy, M.E. (season 4)

Quincy, M.E. (Season 4)

Overview

The fourth season of Quincy, M.E. aired on NBC from **September 20, 1979** to **April 30, 1980**, consisting of **22 episodes**. This season continued to explore topical social issues through forensic investigations.

Episodes

#	Title	Original air date	Synopsis
1	No Way to Treat a Flower	September 20, 1979	Quincy investigates the death of a teenager who smoked marijuana treated with a chemical that stimulates plant growth.
2	Dead Last	September 27, 1979	Quincy and Danny visit a racetrack after a horse kills a jockey; Quincy suspects foul play.
3	By the Death of a Child	October 4, 1979	Babies are dying mysteriously on a small South American island republic.
4	Never a Child	October 11, 1979	Quincy uncovers teenage prostitution and child pornography after a teenage girl's death.
5	Hot Ice	October 18, 1979	Quincy helps customs officers crack a diamond smuggling ring.
6	Sweet Land of Liberty	October 25, 1979	After a policeman's murder, Quincy discovers the killer's tragic story.
7	Mode of Death	November 1, 1979	An evangelist is found dead with drugs and alcohol at his bedside.
8	Nowhere to Run	November 8, 1979	Quincy investigates a girl’s cliff fall, suspecting suicide despite others’ doubts.
9	The Money Plague	November 15, 1979	A famous hijacker’s body is found hanging in the national park where he bailed out.
10	For the Benefit of My Patients	November 22, 1979	Quincy fights to change hospital policy after two low-income patients die unnecessarily.
11	Murder by S.O.P.	November 29, 1979	On the way to a convention, Quincy is jailed for his own good after a traffic stop.
12	Honor Thy Elders	January 10, 1980	Quincy investigates an old man’s suicide and senior abuse issues.
13	Diplomatic Immunity	January 17, 1980	Quincy foils an assassination attempt on a visiting Latin American dictator.
14	Riot	January 31, 1980	Quincy and Sam are caught in a prison riot after investigating an inmate's murder.
15	Cover-Up	February 7, 1980	Quincy exposes a fatal error by an under-qualified doctor covering for a colleague.
16	Unhappy Hour	February 14, 1980	A teenager is killed in an auto accident; Quincy investigates the circumstances.
17	The Winning Edge	February 21, 1980	Quincy suspects performance-enhancing drugs in a high school gymnastics team.
18	New Blood	February 28, 1980	Quincy is forced on vacation; a young pathologist performs an autopsy on a city councilman.
19	T.K.O.	March 13, 1980	An incompetent surgeon causes the deaths of a boxer and a chef.
20	The Final Gift	March 20, 1980	Quincy investigates the death of an old friend in a plane crash.
21	Deadly Arena	March 27, 1980	Quincy races to find the source of food poisoning before a major football game.
22	No Way to Treat a Patient	April 30, 1980	Quincy examines whether a gunshot victim’s death was due to medical incompetence or murder.

Cast

• **Jack Klugman** as Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.
• **Garry Walberg** as Lt. Monahan
• **John S. Ragin** as Dr. Asten
• Recurring guest stars include Nobu McCarthy, Robert Hardy, and Marc Alaimo.

Production

This season continued to highlight social and medical issues through the forensic expertise of Dr. Quincy. The show aired on NBC Thursdays in prime time.

Home media

Season 4 episodes are available in DVD collections of the series.

See also

• List of Quincy, M.E. episodes
• NBC Mystery Movie