Quincy, M.E. (season 2)

Quincy, M.E. (Season 2)

Overview

The second season of Quincy, M.E. aired on NBC from **September 16, 1977** to **March 10, 1978** and consisted of **20 one-hour episodes**. With the NBC Mystery Movie format fully discontinued, the show now aired in a weekly standalone format, establishing the procedural style that would define the series.

Episodes

#	Title	Original air date	Synopsis
1	No Deadly Secret	September 16, 1977	Quincy investigates a mysterious death aboard a sailboat—only to have the body disappear.
2	A Blow to the Head ... a Blow to the Heart	September 23, 1977	A young boxer collapses and dies in the ring; Quincy suspects foul play in the sports world.
3	A Dead Man's Truth	September 30, 1977	A rookie cop’s fatal shooting of a suspect comes under scrutiny when Quincy challenges the official story.
4	A Question of Time	October 14, 1977	A woman’s drowning in a health spa whirlpool leads Quincy to question the clinic’s safety practices.
5	Death Casts a Vote	October 21, 1977	Quincy probes a supposed suicide in a contentious labor union election.
6	Tissue of Truth	October 28, 1977	After a kidnapper dies, Quincy follows subtle forensic clues to find the missing child.
7	Holding Pattern	November 4, 1977	Quincy assists during a plane quarantine involving a suspected infectious disease.
8	Main Man	November 11, 1977	A promising college football player dies; Quincy uncovers a preventable genetic condition.
9	The Hero Syndrome	November 18, 1977	A man falsely confesses to a murder—Quincy races to prevent a miscarriage of justice.
10	Touch of Death	December 2, 1977	A Japanese film star dies mysteriously during a fight scene; Quincy must determine if it was an accident.
11	The Deadly Connection	December 9, 1977	Quincy investigates a toxic chemical leak responsible for a rural town’s sudden health crisis.
12	Last of the Dinosaurs	December 16, 1977	A washed-up Western star dies suspiciously; Quincy honors his childhood hero by uncovering the truth.
13	Crib Job	January 6, 1978	A teen is accused of killing an elderly man during an intergenerational housing project; Quincy suspects a setup.
14	Matters of Life and Death	January 20, 1978	Quincy substitutes for a vacationing country doctor and questions the sudden death of a local farmer.
15	Passing	January 27, 1978	When a skeleton is unearthed in the desert, Quincy identifies a long-missing union leader.
16	Accomplice to Murder	February 3, 1978	A housewife is accused of murder after killing her abusive husband—Quincy questions the medical timeline.
17	Ashes to Ashes	February 10, 1978	Quincy investigates the suspicious “natural” death of a young man with no medical history.
18	Gone But Not Forgotten	February 17, 1978	Quincy investigates a mysterious locked-room death in a penthouse apartment.
19	Double Death	March 3, 1978	A fire in a nightclub kills a woman—but Quincy and Dr. Asten disagree on the cause of death.
20	Requiem for the Living	March 10, 1978	A dying mobster holds Quincy and Sam hostage in a desperate plea for justice.

Special Note

This article follows the **original NBC production and broadcast order** rather than the **syndication season numbering**.

While some home video releases and streaming platforms may refer to these 1977–78 episodes as **Season 3**, NBC aired them as the second full season of Quincy, M.E. following the 1976–77 season (which began with four telefilms and transitioned into hour-long episodes midseason). As such, this page labels the 20 episodes that aired between **September 1977 and March 1978** as **Season 2**, in accordance with their original network premiere sequence.

For reference:

• Season 1 (1976–77): 4 telefilms + 9 additional one-hour episodes
• Season 2 (1977–78): 20 one-hour episodes (listed on this page)