---
title: "Quincy, M.E."
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/quincy-m-e-1976"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 2179
imdb_id: "tt0074042"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 148
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 119
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Quincy, M.E. (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/quincy-m-e-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Los Angeles County medical examiner routinely assists with police investigations in this mystery medical drama series."

### Why Watch
- engaging medical mysteries
- strong lead performance
- classic television procedural format

### Caveats & Content Note
- dated production values
- episodic structure may feel repetitive
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes typical of 1970s and 1980s mystery procedural dramas.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, medical, procedural, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (4 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 82
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 74 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Glen A. Larson
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Klugman** as *Quincy*
- **Robert Ito** as *Sam Fujiyama*
- **Val Bisoglio** as *Danny Tovo*
- **John S. Ragin** as *Robert Asten*
- **Garry Walberg** as *Frank Monahan*
- **Joseph Roman** as *Sergeant Brill*
- **John Nolan** as *Bartender*
- **Anita Gillette** as *Dr. Emily Hanover*
- **Henry Slate** as *Fred*
- **Allan Miller**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
The series follows a Los Angeles County medical examiner who routinely engages in police investigations.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Glen A. Larson and Lou Shaw.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The show stars Jack Klugman, John S. Ragin, Robert Ito, Joseph Roman, and Val Bisoglio.

### Q: When was the show broadcast?
The series was broadcast from 1976 to 1983.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is an American mystery medical drama television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Quincy, M.E. - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincy,_M.E.)
- [Quincy, M.E. (TV Series 1976–1983) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074042/)
- [Quincy | Plumas County California](http://plumascounty.org/quincy-california/)
- [Quincy, M.E. (TV Series 1976-1983) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/2179-quincy-m-e/seasons)
- [1976-1977 Season - THE QUINCY EXAMINER](https://www.quincyexaminer.com/1976-1977-season/)
- [Quincy, MA](https://quincyma.gov/)

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