St. Elsewhere 1982
“It couldn't happen anywhere else.”
What is St. Elsewhere?
St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally aired on NBC from October 26, 1982, until May 25, 1988.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 137
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 26, 1982
- Last aired
- May 25, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally aired on NBC from October 26, 1982, until May 25, 1988. Created by Joshua Brand, John Falsey, John Masius, and Mark Tinker, the program consists of 185 episodes. The series was filmed in Newton, Massachusetts. The narrative focuses on the lives and work of the staff at St. Eligius Hospital, which is depicted as an old and disrespected teaching hospital located in Boston. The cast includes Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, William Daniels, Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, and David Morse. As teaching doctors at the facility, the senior staff members guide interns as they navigate critical medical and life decisions. The show explores the professional and personal experiences of those working within the hospital environment. Throughout its run, the series established a reputation for its portrayal of the high-stakes atmosphere found in a medical setting. The program remains recognized as a significant entry in the medical drama genre of the 1980s.
Should you watch it?
“A Boston hospital becomes the backdrop for life-and-death decisions.”
- Strong ensemble cast
- Realistic medical scenarios
- Deep character development
- Darker themes
- Slow pacing at times
You enjoy character-driven medical dramas with moral complexity.
Suitable for mature audiences due to medical and ethical themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Oct 26, 1982
- E2 Bypass Nov 9, 1982
- E3 Down's Syndrome Nov 16, 1982
- E4 Cora and Arnie Nov 23, 1982
- E5 Samuels and the Kid Nov 30, 1982
- E6 Legionnaires (1) Dec 7, 1982
- E7 Legionnaires (2) Dec 14, 1982
- E8 Tweety and Ralph Dec 21, 1982
- E9 Rain Jan 4, 1983
- E10 Hearts Jan 11, 1983
- E11 Graveyard Jan 18, 1983
- E12 Release Feb 1, 1983
- E13 Family History Feb 8, 1983
- E14 Remission Feb 22, 1983
- E15 Monday, Tuesday, Sven's Day Mar 1, 1983
- E16 The Count Mar 8, 1983
- E17 Brothers Mar 15, 1983
- E18 Dog Day Hospital Mar 22, 1983
- E19 Working Apr 5, 1983
- E20 Craig in Love Apr 12, 1983
- E21 Baron Von Munchausen Apr 19, 1983
- E22 Addiction May 3, 1983
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Ties That Bind Oct 26, 1983
- E2 Lust Et Veritas Nov 2, 1983
- E3 Newheart Nov 9, 1983
- E4 Qui Transtulit Sustinet Nov 16, 1983
- E5 A Wing and a Prayer Nov 23, 1983
- E6 Under Pressure Nov 30, 1983
- E7 Entrapment Dec 7, 1983
- E8 All About Eve Dec 14, 1983
- E9 Aids and Comfort Dec 21, 1983
- E10 A Pig Too Far Jan 11, 1984
- E11 Blizzard Jan 18, 1984
- E12 Hearing Feb 1, 1984
- E13 In Sickness and in Health Feb 8, 1984
- E14 Drama Center Feb 15, 1984
- E15 Attack Feb 22, 1984
- E16 After Dark Feb 29, 1984
- E17 Vanity Mar 7, 1984
- E18 Equinox Mar 14, 1984
- E19 The Women Mar 28, 1984
- E20 Cramming May 2, 1984
- E21 Rough Cut May 9, 1984
- E22 Hello, Goodbye May 16, 1984
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Playing God (1) Sep 19, 1984
- E2 Playing God (2) Sep 26, 1984
- E3 Two Balls and a Strike Oct 3, 1984
- E4 Strikeout Oct 17, 1984
- E5 Breathless Oct 24, 1984
- E6 My Aim is True Oct 31, 1984
- E7 Fade to White Nov 7, 1984
- E8 Sweet Dreams Nov 14, 1984
- E9 Up on the Roof Nov 21, 1984
- E10 Girls Just Want to Have Fun Nov 28, 1984
- E11 Homecoming Dec 5, 1984
- E12 The Children's Hour Dec 12, 1984
- E13 Dr. Wyler, I Presume Dec 19, 1984
- E14 Whistle, Wyler Works Jan 2, 1985
- E15 Bye, George Jan 9, 1985
- E16 Saving Face Jan 16, 1985
- E17 Give the Boy a Hand Jan 23, 1985
- E18 Any Portrait in a Storm Jan 30, 1985
- E19 Red, White, Black and Blue Feb 13, 1985
- E20 Amazing Face Feb 20, 1985
- E21 Murder, She Rote Feb 27, 1985
- E22 Tears of a Clown Mar 13, 1985
- E23 Bang the Eardrum Slowly Mar 20, 1985
- E24 Cheers Mar 27, 1985
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Remembrance of Things Past Sep 18, 1985
- E2 Fathers and Sons Sep 25, 1985
- E3 Haunted Oct 23, 1985
- E4 The Naked and the Dead Oct 30, 1985
- E5 Slice O'Life Nov 6, 1985
- E6 Lost and Found in Space Nov 13, 1985
- E7 Close Encounters Nov 20, 1985
- E8 Watch the Skies Nov 27, 1985
- E9 Sanctuary Dec 4, 1985
- E10 Loss of Power Dec 11, 1985
- E11 Santa Claus is Dead Dec 18, 1985
- E12 The Boom Boom Womb Jan 8, 1986
- E13 To Tell the Truth Jan 15, 1986
- E14 Family Ties Jan 22, 1986
- E15 Family Feud Jan 29, 1986
- E16 Family Affair Feb 12, 1986
- E17 Time Heals (1) Feb 19, 1986
- E18 Time Heals (2) Feb 20, 1986
- E19 Out on a Limb Feb 26, 1986
- E20 Come Home, Oh Sapien Mar 5, 1986
- E21 Cheek to Cheek Mar 12, 1986
- E22 Black's Magic Mar 19, 1986
- E23 The Equalizer Apr 30, 1986
- E24 E.R. May 7, 1986
Season 5 · 23 episodes
- E1 Where There's Hope, There's Crosby Sep 24, 1986
- E2 When You Wish Upon a Scar Oct 1, 1986
- E3 A Room With a View Oct 8, 1986
- E4 Brand New Bag Oct 15, 1986
- E5 You Beta Your Life Oct 29, 1986
- E6 Not My Type Nov 5, 1986
- E7 Up and Down Nov 12, 1986
- E8 Nothing Up My Sleeve Nov 19, 1986
- E9 After Life Nov 26, 1986
- E10 Once Upon a Mattress Dec 3, 1986
- E11 Lost Weekend Dec 10, 1986
- E12 Cold War Jan 7, 1987
- E13 Russian Roulette Jan 14, 1987
- E14 Visiting Daze Jan 21, 1987
- E15 Getting Ahead Jan 28, 1987
- E16 Jose, Can You See? Feb 4, 1987
- E17 Schwarzwald Feb 11, 1987
- E18 You Again? Feb 18, 1987
- E19 Rites of Passage Feb 25, 1987
- E20 Women Unchained Mar 4, 1987
- E21 Good Vibrations May 13, 1987
- E22 Slip Sliding Away May 20, 1987
- E23 Last Dance at the Wrecker's Ball May 27, 1987
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Elsewhere based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional medical drama set in a Boston hospital.
Who are the main characters?
The series focuses on teaching doctors played by Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, and William Daniels.
What network aired St. Elsewhere?
It originally aired on NBC from 1982 to 1988.
What is the show's setting?
The show is set in a lightly-regarded Boston hospital.
Does the series focus on medical cases or personal stories?
It balances both critical medical decisions and personal character arcs.