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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

Series Brief

Overview

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

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.

Featured Players

Cast 75

as Mark Sloan

178 episodes

as Steve Sloan

178 episodes

Scott Baio

as Jack Stewart

41 episodes

Charlie Schlatter

as Jesse Travis

137 episodes

Victoria Rowell

as Amanda Bentley-Livingston

178 episodes

as Norman Briggs

85 episodes

Delores Hall

as Delores Mitchell

41 episodes

John Beck

as Det. Eugene Vickers

2 episodes

as Wendy Sawyer

2 episodes

Michele Scarabelli

as Leah King

2 episodes

Priscilla Garita

as Officer Patty

2 episodes

as Johnny McNamara

2 episodes

as Dave

2 episodes

Leon Rippy

as Bob Cole

2 episodes

Dan Gilvezan

as Kent Beaudine

3 episodes

as Derek Shaw

2 episodes

Martin Kove

as Capt. Walter Newman

3 episodes

as Missy

3 episodes

Josh Roman

as Scott

4 episodes

Wes Van Dyke

as Wes

3 episodes

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Arye Gross

as Carter Sweeney

4 episodes

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

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

as Didi Harris

3 episodes

Frank Novak

as Bartender

3 episodes

Richard Gant

as Det. Jim Michaels

3 episodes

as Jean Malone

3 episodes

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

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

as Keith Dunn

4 episodes

Michael McGrady

as Det. Rick Hughes

3 episodes

as Roy

3 episodes

Kevin Cooney

as Edward Price

3 episodes

as Charlie

3 episodes

Stephanie Niznik

as Caitlin Sweeney

5 episodes

Spike Silver

as Jack Gardner

4 episodes

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

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

as Carrie Langford Adams

3 episodes

as EMT

20 episodes

Aaron Meeks

as Dion

3 episodes

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

Production Board

Crew

Director of Photography

Michael Negrin Lee Nakahara Robert Seaman

Director

Stunts

John Wilkie Bob Bralver Rick Avery Hubie Kerns Jr. Laura Albert

Stunt Coordinator

Spike Silver

Signal Match

Cast Similarity

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2 shared cast members

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1 shared cast member

Shared Pernell Roberts

1 shared cast member

Shared Harry Lennix

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Shared Sam Anderson

1 shared cast member

Shared Charlie Schlatter

1 shared cast member

Shared Harry Lennix

1 shared cast member

Shared John Schneider

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Crew Similarity

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8 shared crew members

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Shared Rick Avery, Hubie Kerns Jr., Peter Ellis +3 more

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Shared Terrence O'Hara, Michael Lange, Bruce Seth Green +2 more

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4 shared crew members

Shared Bruce Seth Green, Alan Myerson, Neema Barnette +1 more

Roles: Director

4 shared crew members

Shared Michael Lange, Nancy Malone, Victor Lobl +1 more

Roles: Director

4 shared crew members

Shared Bruce Kessler, Bob Bralver, Ron Satlof +1 more

Roles: Director

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2 shared crew members

Shared Leo Penn, Vincent McEveety

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Topic Overlay

Topic Keyword Similarity

2 shared keywords

Topics police, doctor

2 shared keywords

Topics police, doctor

2 shared keywords

Topics homicide detective, police

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Topics homicide detective, police

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1 shared keyword

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1 shared keyword

1 shared keyword

1 shared keyword

Beyond Paradise

1 shared keyword

1 shared keyword

Topics homicide detective

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

parent child relationship police doctor homicide detective criminal consultant

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Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Philo

US

Pluto TV

CA

Technical Sheet

Details

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