Quincy, M.E. (season 5)
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 |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
7 | By Their Faith | January 7, 1981 | Quincy and Sam travel to Central America to identify the remains of a revered religious figure. |
8 | Stain of Guilt | January 14, 1981 | While advising on a reality TV show, Quincy becomes convinced that a convicted murderer was wrongfully sentenced. |
9 | Dear Mummy | January 21, 1981 | Quincy uncovers a scheme by former Nazi criminals using an Egyptian mummy to smuggle precious gems. |
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. |
11 | Scream to the Skies | February 11, 1981 | After a devastating airliner crash, Quincy pushes for improved passenger safety regulations. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
15 | Of All Sad Words | 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 | March 18, 1981 | An assassin is killed before completing a hit, and Quincy scrambles to identify the intended target. |
17 | Sugar and Spice | April 1, 1981 | Quincy probes into the mysterious death of a fashion model. |
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. |
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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