Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
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Diagnosis: Murder

"A tangled web of mystery. Classic 'whodunit' suspense."

7.1
Yr 1993
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Drama Family Mystery Crime
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Overview

Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.

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Why fans love it

The appeal of Diagnosis: Murder lies in the uncomplicated chemistry between a father and son working alongside one another. While the central medical profession provides the setting, the cases rely on a casual collaboration between expertise and law enforcement. The procedural rhythm avoids the grim intensity often found in detective fiction, favoriting a lighthearted approach to the investigation of crime.

Dick Van Dyke anchors the show with a demeanor that keeps the tone grounded even when the mysteries become convoluted. The dynamics within the staff remain steady, providing a predictable environment where the resolution of a homicide feels like a natural extension of the characters’ daily lives. It functions as a straightforward mystery series that prioritizes steady human interaction over high-stakes drama.

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Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 4
Longest run 178 eps
Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke
as Mark Sloan
178 episodes
Barry Van Dyke
Barry Van Dyke
as Steve Sloan
178 episodes
Scott Baio
Scott Baio
as Jack Stewart
41 episodes
Charlie Schlatter
Charlie Schlatter
as Jesse Travis
137 episodes
Victoria Rowell
Victoria Rowell
as Amanda Bentley-Livingston
178 episodes
Michael Tucci
Michael Tucci
as Norman Briggs
85 episodes
Delores Hall
Delores Hall
as Delores Mitchell
41 episodes
John Beck
John Beck
as Det. Eugene Vickers
2 episodes
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Paige Rowland as Wendy Sawyer 2 episodes Michele Scarabelli as Leah King 2 episodes Priscilla Garita as Officer Patty 2 episodes Charles Napier as Johnny McNamara 2 episodes Michael Lowry as Dave 2 episodes Leon Rippy as Bob Cole 2 episodes Dan Gilvezan as Kent Beaudine 3 episodes Billy Warlock as Derek Shaw 2 episodes Martin Kove as Capt. Walter Newman 3 episodes Taryn Van Dyke as Missy 3 episodes Josh Roman as Scott 4 episodes Wes Van Dyke as Wes 3 episodes Arye Gross as Carter Sweeney 4 episodes Carey van Dyke as Craig Wilson 7 episodes Pernell Roberts as Dr. Elliott Valin 3 episodes Rich Beall as Bruno 3 episodes Mitchell Whitfield as Arnold Baskin 3 episodes John Schneider as Brett Hayward / Eddie Dagabosian 4 episodes Boyd Kestner as Tommy Raffanti 3 episodes Kim Johnston Ulrich as Janine Vogel 3 episodes Lewis Smith as Michael Davis 5 episodes Denise Crosby as Didi Harris 3 episodes Frank Novak as Bartender 3 episodes Richard Gant as Det. Jim Michaels 3 episodes Anne Lockhart as Jean Malone 3 episodes Stacey Shaffer as CSU 3 episodes Kurt Fuller as Dr. Albert Blank 3 episodes Wayne Tippit as FBI Agent 3 episodes Tony Colitti as Paramedic 3 episodes Steven Anderson as Ted Sherman 3 episodes Shane van Dyke as Alex Smith 16 episodes Barbara Whinnery as Lorraine Bare 3 episodes Susan Nyby as Nurse 4 episodes Kathy Evison as Det. Amy Devlin 3 episodes Ken Kercheval as Keith Dunn 4 episodes Michael McGrady as Det. Rick Hughes 3 episodes Roger Hewlett as Roy 3 episodes Kevin Cooney as Edward Price 3 episodes Gregory White as Charlie 3 episodes Stephanie Niznik as Caitlin Sweeney 5 episodes Spike Silver as Jack Gardner 4 episodes Cliff DeYoung as Lyle Guthrie 3 episodes Lee Newman as Detective 6 episodes Kat Cressida as Script Supervisor 3 episodes Greg Benson as Reporter 3 episodes Elayn J. Taylor as Nurse 3 episodes Dennis Lipscomb as Malcolm Trainor 3 episodes Sam Anderson as Dr. Hjortsberg 3 episodes Ian Ogilvy as Jerry Lane 4 episodes Mark Daniel Cade as Randy Walker 3 episodes Lynda Robertson as Young Female Intern 3 episodes Susan Gibney as Maya 7 episodes Fred Dryer as Police Chief Masters 3 episodes Connie Blankenship as Sharon Ellison, ADA 3 episodes Dion Anderson as Lt. Mike Delaney 3 episodes Jim Jansen as Douglas Karp 3 episodes Harry Lennix as Agent Ron Wagner 6 episodes Stephanie Kissner as Reporter 4 episodes Stephen J. Cannell as Jackson Burley 3 episodes Kim Little as Nurse Susan Hilliard 9 episodes Michele Greene as Carrie Langford Adams 3 episodes Kevin McNally as EMT 20 episodes Aaron Meeks as Dion 3 episodes Joanna Cassidy as Madison Wesley 8 episodes Robert Bailey Jr. as C.J. Bentley-Livingston 3 episodes Brent Keast as Chairman 3 episodes Charmin Lee as Cheryl Banks 10 episodes
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Details

First Aired
October 29, 1993
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
119