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S5 E5 Slam-Dunk Dead

Drama

TV-PG

46m

Oct 15, 1997

Jesse's new part-time job as a trainer of the pro basketball Mustangs turns deadly when he's accused of murdering a star player.

Season 5, 25 Episodes

Steve becomes embroiled in political intrigue after the murder of a city councilman's wife appears to be part of a larger political strategy.

Mark investigates when her older lover, a new state Supreme Court Justice, murders a teenage girl.

A Malibu Hills fire is the backdrop for rising tensions between the residents; a disgraced stockbroker, a naturalist, a worried father, and a land developer. A worried Dr. Sloan deals with his own parental fears when Steve helps fight the fire.

Community General is already under increased security, with a high-profile criminal hospitalized, when an important businesswoman is brought in. Mark suspects her security guard has deadly intentions.

Slam-Dunk Dead,

Jesse's new part-time job as a trainer of the pro basketball Mustangs turns deadly when he's accused of murdering a star player.

Looks Can Kill,

Dr. Sloan investigates a plastic surgeon when an actress's death apparently results from an infection contracted during surgery.

Fatal Impact: Part 1,

Mark and Amanda are assigned to the task force investigating an airplane crash. An adversarial FBI agent and Russian mobsters make their assignment more difficult.

Fatal Impact: Part 2,

Steve and Ron lead the chase for the stolen nuclear material.

The Sloans run into plenty of industry politics when they investigate the death of television network executive, Rachel Woodrall. Seamy revelations about Woodrall's college sorority lead to the killer.

Jesse finally reunites with his father. After they narrowly elude an assassin, Jesse begins to realize his father isn't the accountant he's always claimed to be, but rather a spy. The Travis's attempt to discover who's sending the killers.

A Mime Is A Terrible Thing To Waste,

A dead mime leads to an investigation of a crooked auto dealer. Randy Wolfe, a woman who's apparently an expert at everything, leads the investigation while continually annoying Steve.

Down And Dirty Dead,

A motorcycle stunt driver has a fatal accident while filming an action video. Steve investigates.

Retribution, Part 1,

When Steve is shot and falls into a coma, Mark does all in his power to find the assailant, even threatening a suspect with bodily harm.

Retribution, Part 2,

This episode takes place four months after Mark was convicted of murder. Steve is slowly recovering from his wounds and Mark is still rotting in prison.

Drill For Death,

A hospital emergency preparedness drill turns deadly when an unpopular and ambitious nurse is found dead amid the chaos with an eccentric artist the only witness.

Rain Of Terror,

A spat between a girl and her boyfriend leads to an apparent murder, leaving the girl and her mother with a dead body, just as dinner guests Mark and Amanda arrive.

A madman charges into a Lamaze class with a bomb, claiming that a fertility doctor was cheating him. Everything is complicated further when said doctor turns up dead.

Talked To Death,

Ratings seeking stunts by TV talk show hosts Darren & Mary have tragic results.

An Education In Murder,

When a rash of deaths at a high school revolves around one 'helpful' young girl, Dr. Sloan risks his own life to uncover the murderer.

Murder At The Finish Line,

Dr. Sloan investigates to find out who's behind the death of a driver in a speedway crash.

First Do No Harm,

When a young girl is rushed into the hospital in need of immediate treatment but dies due to an HMO's negligence, Dr. Travis and Community General are sued for negligence. Dr. Sloan must choose between his ethical convictions and the hospital.

Promises To Keep,

The Matthews family has reunited after years apart. Here, Ryan and Tess Matthews come to LA to help Kate when she's in trouble with a con man.

Dr. Travis gets involved in the treacherous and deadly trade of catering when he oversees the annual charity banquet.

Obsession, Part 1,

Dr. Sloan insists that a man he helped condemn to death for a series of bombings is guilty, even after a post-execution explosion.

Obsession, Part 2,

Three months after the execution of Lewis Sweeney, explosions are still rocking the LA area every four days. The unpopular Dr. Sloan continues his efforts to nail Carter Sweeney for the bombings.

Details

Diagnosis Murder

Drama

TV-PG

8 Seasons

47m

Dick Van Dyke stars as Dr. Mark Sloan, a dedicated doctor who dabbles in detective work. Caring and compassionate, Dr. Sloan enlists the help of his police detective son, Steve, whenever he suspects one of his patients is the victim of foul play.

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