Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
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Diagnosis: Murder

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

7.1
Yr 1993
Status Ended
Drama Family Mystery Crime
Your Verdict
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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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US
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CA
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CA
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
Victoria Rowell
Victoria Rowell
as Amanda Bentley-Livingston
178 episodes
Charlie Schlatter
Charlie Schlatter
as Jesse Travis
137 episodes
Scott Baio
Scott Baio
as Jack Stewart
41 episodes
Barry Van Dyke
Barry Van Dyke
as Steve Sloan
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 Maddie 3 episodes Josh Roman as Jeremy 4 episodes Wes Van Dyke as Tommy 3 episodes Arye Gross as Carter Sweeney 4 episodes Pernell Roberts as George Fallon 3 episodes Carey van Dyke as Carl Simpson 7 episodes Mitchell Whitfield as Arnold Baskin 3 episodes Rich Beall as Cop 3 episodes John Schneider as Brett Hayward / Eddie Dagabosian 4 episodes Lewis Smith as Michael Davis 5 episodes Boyd Kestner as Tommy Raffanti 3 episodes Kim Johnston Ulrich as Barbara Spear 3 episodes Denise Crosby as Cynthia Holling 3 episodes Frank Novak as Cab Driver / Cop 3 episodes Richard Gant as Deputy Chief Clark Nichols 3 episodes Anne Lockhart as Andrea Rivers 3 episodes Stacey Shaffer as Detective 3 episodes Kurt Fuller as Dr. Albert Blank 3 episodes Wayne Tippit as Howard Mitchell 3 episodes Tony Colitti as Paramedic 3 episodes Steven Anderson as Ted Sherman 3 episodes Dennis Lipscomb as Malcolm Trainor (uncredited) 3 episodes Shane van Dyke as Alex Smith 16 episodes Barbara Whinnery as Lorraine Bare 3 episodes Susan Nyby as Foreman 4 episodes Roger Hewlett as UniformedCop 3 episodes Ken Kercheval as William P. Bissell 4 episodes Michael McGrady as Lt. Bill Creighton 3 episodes Spike Silver as Jack Gardner 4 episodes Kevin Cooney as Judge Alonzo Burton 3 episodes Kathy Evison as Cheryl Edelman 3 episodes Gregory White as Charlie 3 episodes Stephanie Niznik as Caitlin Sweeney 5 episodes Cliff DeYoung as Jeffrey T. Canfield 3 episodes Lee Newman as Dan 6 episodes Kat Cressida as Script Supervisor 3 episodes Greg Benson as Reporter 3 episodes Elayn J. Taylor as Millie 3 episodes Sam Anderson as Dr. Hjortsberg 3 episodes Ian Ogilvy as Jerry Lane 4 episodes Mark Daniel Cade as Randy Walker 3 episodes Susan Gibney as Genevieve Ducasse 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 Lynda Robertson as Nurse Tanya 3 episodes Harry Lennix as Agent Ron Wagner 6 episodes Stephanie Kissner as Reporter 4 episodes Kevin McNally as EMT 20 episodes Stephen J. Cannell as Jackson Burley 3 episodes Kim Little as Nurse Susan Hilliard 9 episodes Michele Greene as Rachel Woodrall 3 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
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
128