Quincy, M.E. (season 7)

Quincy, M.E. (Season 7)

Overview

Season 7 aired from September 1982 to May 1983. Quincy tackles youth gangs, medical malpractice, legal battles, and personal milestones including his wedding.

Episodes

#	Title	Original air date	Summary	IMDb rating
1	Baby Rattlesnakes (Quincy, M.E.)	September 29, 1982	Quincy gets involved with youth gangs and probation after a 9-year-old girl is killed in a drive-by shooting, and a 14-year-old boy is framed.	6.7
2	Ghost of a Chance (Quincy, M.E.)	October 6, 1982	Quincy discovers a bypass surgery was performed by a resident instead of the intended heart surgeon, leading to a patient's death.	7.3
3	Give Me Your Weak (Quincy, M.E.)	October 27, 1982	Quincy travels to Washington D.C. to advocate for the Orphan Drug Act, helping a mother whose child suffers from myoclonus.	7.0
4	Dying for a Drink (Quincy, M.E.)	November 3, 1982	Quincy uncovers a colleague's drinking problem after noticing unusual behavior at work.	6.8
5	Unreasonable Doubt (Quincy, M.E.)	November 10, 1982	A new disabled pathologist investigates the suspicious electrocution of a handicapped baby, suspecting murder by the father.	6.6
6	Sleeping Dogs (Quincy, M.E.)	November 17, 1982	Quincy investigates the murder of a town bully in a small community where everyone seems to protect the killer.	6.8
7	Science for Sale (Quincy, M.E.)	November 24, 1982	After a cancer patient dies and those in contact with her also die, Quincy races to find the cause of a new deadly virus.	6.8
8	Next Stop, Nowhere (Quincy, M.E.)	December 1, 1982	Quincy explores the punk rock scene, suspecting it contributed to the death of a teenage boy.	6.2
9	Across the Line (Quincy, M.E.)	December 8, 1982	Quincy investigates a police officer who accidentally killed a hostage during a bank robbery shootout.	7.6
10	Sword of Honor, Blade of Death (Quincy, M.E.)	December 15, 1982	Michael Moroshima, an undercover cop and friend of Sam, is killed during a mob deal between the Yakuza and Mafia.	7.1
11	The Law Is a Fool (Quincy, M.E.)	January 5, 1983	A psychopath kidnaps a former congressman's granddaughter, threatening “Divine Retribution” if she dies, blaming Quincy and the Congressman.	7.3
12	Guilty Until Proven Innocent (Quincy, M.E.)	January 12, 1983	Quincy helps his friend, son of a mobster, who is accused of arson and murder.	6.7
13	Cry for Help (Quincy, M.E.)	January 19, 1983	Quincy works with a psychologist to determine if a young girl's roadside death was suicide or murder by her boyfriend.	7.4
14	A Loss for Words (Quincy, M.E.)	January 26, 1983	Quincy tackles adult illiteracy after a young man dies in an industrial accident because he couldn't read hazard signs.	7.0
15	Beyond the Open Door (Quincy, M.E.)	February 2, 1983	A psychic aids in solving murders of several young women, putting her own life in danger.	6.3
16	On Dying High (Quincy, M.E.)	February 9, 1983	After a nightclub entertainer is badly burned, Quincy raises awareness about the dangers of drugs.	6.4
17	Quincy's Wedding: Part 1 (Quincy, M.E.)	February 16, 1983	Quincy hesitates to plan Emily’s dream wedding; a possible murder confession weighs on his mind.	6.7
18	Quincy's Wedding: Part 2 (Quincy, M.E.)	February 23, 1983	Quincy's wedding is threatened when a widow, convinced she caused her husband's death, feels targeted for murder.	6.8
19	[[Murder on Ice (Quincy, M.E.)]	March 9, 1983	On his honeymoon at a judge’s lodge, Quincy and others realize they were lured there by a killer.	7.6
20	Women of Valor (Quincy, M.E.)	March 16, 1983	Following a newborn’s death, Quincy and allies campaign to legitimize midwife care.	6.5
21	Suffer the Little Children (Quincy, M.E.)	March 23, 1983	Quincy tries to start a program to reunite a boy with his troubled family after a filthy foster home is blamed for the boy’s death.	5.8
22	An Act of Violence (Quincy, M.E.)	April 27, 1983	After being mugged, Quincy battles fear and depression as he recovers from the attack.	7.7
23	Whatever Happened to Morris Perlmutter? (Quincy, M.E.)	May 4, 1983	Two elderly vaudevillians solve the murder of their stage partner while dealing with the troubles of old age.	6.9
24	The Cutting Edge (Quincy, M.E.)	May 11, 1983	A young father seriously injured in a work accident faces the possible loss of his arm.	4.8

Cast

• **Jack Klugman** as Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.
• **Garry Walberg** as Lt. Monahan
• **John S. Ragin** as Dr. Asten
• Guest stars include Chad Cowgill and others.

Production

The final season brought forward topical issues such as youth violence, medical errors, drug abuse, and Quincy's personal life events, including his wedding and honeymoon.