Quincy, M.E. 1976
What is Quincy, M.E.?
Quincy, M.E., also known as Quincy, is an American mystery medical drama television series produced by Universal Studios. The program was broadcast on NBC from October 3, 1976, to May 11, 1983.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 148
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 3, 1976
- Last aired
- May 11, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Quincy, M.E., also known as Quincy, is an American mystery medical drama television series produced by Universal Studios. The program was broadcast on NBC from October 3, 1976, to May 11, 1983. The series was conceived, developed, and scripted by Glen A. Larson and Lou Shaw. Because the show was developed without an initial network broadcast commitment, the 1976-1977 season featured a unique mix of 60-minute and 90-minute episodes. In the series, a Los Angeles County medical examiner named Quincy routinely engages in police investigations. Plot lines often involve the protagonist examining specific cases, such as the murder of a civil servant, which can lead to the discovery of broader political conspiracies or patterns of criminal activity. Season three of the series premiered on September 15, 1977, and consisted of 20 episodes. The show remains a notable example of the medical drama genre from the late 1970s and early 1980s, focusing on the intersection of forensic science and criminal justice.
Should you watch it?
“A Los Angeles County medical examiner routinely assists with police investigations in this mystery medical drama series.”
- engaging medical mysteries
- strong lead performance
- classic television procedural format
- dated production values
- episodic structure may feel repetitive
Watch it if you enjoy classic television medical dramas that feature investigative mystery elements.
The series features themes typical of 1970s and 1980s mystery procedural dramas.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Go Fight City Hall -- To the Death! Oct 3, 1976
- E2 Who's Who in Neverland? Oct 10, 1976
- E3 A Star Is Dead Nov 28, 1976
- E4 Hot Ice, Cold Hearts Jan 2, 1977
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Snake Eyes (1) Feb 4, 1977
- E2 Snake Eyes (2) Feb 4, 1977
- E3 ... The Thigh Bone's Connected to the Knee Bone ... Feb 11, 1977
- E4 Visitors in Paradise Feb 18, 1977
- E5 The Two Sides of Truth Feb 25, 1977
- E6 Hit and Run at Danny's Mar 11, 1977
- E7 Has Anybody Here Seen Quincy? Mar 18, 1977
- E8 A Good Smack in the Mouth Apr 15, 1977
- E9 The Hot Dog Murder Apr 22, 1977
- E10 An Unfriendly Radiance Apr 29, 1977
- E11 Sullied Be Thy Name May 6, 1977
- E12 Valleyview May 13, 1977
- E13 Let Me Light the Way May 27, 1977
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 No Deadly Secret Sep 16, 1977
- E2 A Blow to the Head ... a Blow to the Heart Sep 23, 1977
- E3 A Dead Man's Truth Sep 30, 1977
- E4 A Question of Time Oct 14, 1977
- E5 Death Casts a Vote Oct 21, 1977
- E6 Tissue of Truth Oct 28, 1977
- E7 Holding Pattern Nov 4, 1977
- E8 Main Man Nov 11, 1977
- E9 The Hero Syndrome Nov 18, 1977
- E10 Touch of Death Dec 2, 1977
- E11 The Deadly Connection Dec 9, 1977
- E12 Last of the Dinosaurs Dec 16, 1977
- E13 Crib Job Jan 6, 1978
- E14 Matters of Life and Death Jan 20, 1978
- E15 Passing Jan 27, 1978
- E16 Accomplice to Murder Feb 3, 1978
- E17 Ashes to Ashes Feb 10, 1978
- E18 Gone But Not Forgotten Feb 17, 1978
- E19 Double Death Mar 3, 1978
- E20 Requiem for the Living Mar 10, 1978
Season 4 · 23 episodes
- E1 The Last Six Hours Sep 21, 1978
- E2 Speed Trap Oct 12, 1978
- E3 A Test for the Living Oct 19, 1978
- E4 Death by Good Intention Oct 26, 1978
- E5 Images Nov 2, 1978
- E6 Even Odds Nov 9, 1978
- E7 Dead and Alive Nov 16, 1978
- E8 No Way to Treat a Body Nov 30, 1978
- E9 A Night to Raise the Dead Dec 7, 1978
- E10 A Question of Death Jan 4, 1979
- E11 House of No Return Jan 11, 1979
- E12 A Small Circle of Friends Jan 18, 1979
- E13 The Depth of Beauty Jan 25, 1979
- E14 Walk Softly Through the Night (1) Feb 1, 1979
- E15 Walk Softly Through the Night (2) Feb 1, 1979
- E16 Aftermath Feb 7, 1979
- E17 Dark Angel Feb 15, 1979
- E18 Physician, Heal Thyself Feb 22, 1979
- E19 Promises to Keep Mar 1, 1979
- E20 Semper-Fidelis Mar 15, 1979
- E21 An Ounce of Prevention Mar 22, 1979
- E22 The Death Challenge Mar 29, 1979
- E23 The Eye of the Needle Apr 12, 1979
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 No Way to Treat a Flower Sep 20, 1979
- E2 Dead Last Sep 27, 1979
- E3 By the Death of a Child Oct 4, 1979
- E4 Never a Child Oct 11, 1979
- E5 Hot Ice Oct 18, 1979
- E6 Sweet Land of Liberty Oct 25, 1979
- E7 Mode of Death Nov 1, 1979
- E8 Nowhere to Run Nov 8, 1979
- E9 The Money Plague Nov 15, 1979
- E10 For the Benefit of My Patients Nov 22, 1979
- E11 Murder by S.O.P. Nov 29, 1979
- E12 Honor Thy Elders Jan 10, 1980
- E13 Diplomatic Immunity Jan 17, 1980
- E14 Riot Jan 31, 1980
- E15 Cover-Up Feb 7, 1980
- E16 Unhappy Hour Feb 14, 1980
- E17 The Winning Edge Feb 21, 1980
- E18 New Blood Feb 28, 1980
- E19 TKO Mar 13, 1980
- E20 The Final Gift Mar 20, 1980
- E21 Deadly Arena Mar 27, 1980
- E22 No Way to Treat a Patient Apr 30, 1980
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The series follows a Los Angeles County medical examiner who routinely engages in police investigations.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Glen A. Larson and Lou Shaw.
Who stars in the series?
The show stars Jack Klugman, John S. Ragin, Robert Ito, Joseph Roman, and Val Bisoglio.
When was the show broadcast?
The series was broadcast from 1976 to 1983.
What genre is the show?
It is an American mystery medical drama television series.