Series synopsis
Trapper John, M.D. is an American drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 23, 1979. It ended on September 4, 1986. It was created by Don Brinkley, Frank Glicksman. It stars Pernell Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Madge Sinclair and Mary McCarty.
Trapper John, M.D. is an American television medical drama and spin-off of the film MASH, concerning a lovable doctor who became a mentor and father figure in San Francisco, California. The show ran on CBS from September 23, 1979, to September 4, 1986.
Premise
Trapper John, M.D. is an American television medical drama and spin-off of the film MASH, concerning a lovable doctor who became a mentor and father figure in San Francisco, California. The show ran on CBS from September 23, 1979, to September 4, 1986.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pernell Roberts as "Trapper" John McIntyre
- Gregory Harrison as George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates
- Madge Sinclair as Ernestine Shoop, R. N.
- Mary McCarty as Clara 'Starch' Willoughby, R. N.
- Charles Siebert as Stanley Riverside III
- Brian Stokes Mitchell as Justin "Jackpot" Jackson
- Christopher Norris as Gloria Brancusi
- Simon Scott as Arnold Slocum
Supporting cast
- Timothy Busfield as J.T. McIntyre Jr.
- Lorna Luft as Libby Kegler
- Kip Gilman as Jacob Christmas
- Janis Paige as Catherine Hackett
- Barney Phillips
- Paul Brinegar
- Kevin Brophy
- Lynne Marta
- Brad Kesten
- Constance Forslund
- Natalie Schafer
- Andrea Marcovicci
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 151 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 23, 1979 | March 30, 1980 |
| Season 2 | 18 | November 23, 1980 | May 17, 1981 |
| Season 3 | 25 | October 4, 1981 | May 16, 1982 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 26, 1982 | April 3, 1983 |
| Season 5 | 22 | October 2, 1983 | May 6, 1984 |
| Season 6 | 23 | September 30, 1984 | May 5, 1985 |
| Season 7 | 19 | October 6, 1985 | September 4, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trapper John, M.D. Twenty-eight years after the Korean War, former M*A*S*H surgeon ""Trapper"" John McIntyre, now Chief of Surgery at San Francisco Memorial Hospital, is faced with a younger copy of himself - Vietnam vet Dr. ""Gonzo"" Gates. |
September 23, 1979 |
| 2 |
Flashback Trapper and Gonzo deal with a deranged Vietnam vet, while Stanley tries to save on taxes by incorporating himself. |
September 30, 1979 |
| 3 |
Deadly Exposure When an employee from a local nuclear power plant is admitted to SFM with signs of radiation poisoning, Gonzo cannot understand why it appears that nothing is being done to protect other workers from exposure. |
October 7, 1979 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Girl Under Glass (a.k.a.) The Sex Act (1) Gonzo takes a leave from the hospital to supervise a very rich young woman with a rare medical condition, and is charged with sexual misconduct when he rejects her advances. Trapper looks for a new scrub nurse to replace Starch. |
November 23, 1980 |
| 2 |
Girl Under Glass (a.k.a.) The Sex Act (2) The mother of a little girl who needs heart surgery refuses to let Gonzo operate because of sexual misconduct charges pending against him. Ernie agrees to take the job as Trapper's scrub nurse. |
November 30, 1980 |
| 3 |
Slim Chance When an old friend of Gonzo's is checked into the hospital forty pounds slimmer but suffering from an overuse of amphetamines and diuretics, he looks for evidence that a famous ""diet doctor"" is responsible. |
December 7, 1980 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
That Old Gang of Mine Gonzo is finally ready to settle down and get married, and his friends are planning a big bachelor party. Everything seems to be perfect, until the husband of the bride-to-be appears on the scene. |
October 4, 1981 |
| 2 |
C.O.D. A couple desperate for a child adopts a black-market baby, only to discover that the infant is addicted to heroin and has a heart condition. Stanley recruits Trapper and Gonzo to join him in a relay race against Bay General. |
October 11, 1981 |
| 3 |
Give 'Till It Hurts Gloria's Brother Brian flies in from Texas for a visit. He manages to turn Gloria's Life upside down. As a result of his drinking problem, her work at the Hospital suffers and she is given an official warning. Meanwhile a patient is trying to set Trapper up with her Daughter. |
October 18, 1981 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Rain on My Charade When Melanie's mother comes for a surprise visit, Trapper learns that Melanie has kept their divorce a secret from her for the last six years. Gonzo suggests that a doctor should work as a nurse for a week to get a better idea of the problems they are having, and he gets volunteered for the job. |
September 26, 1982 |
| 2 | Truth and Consequences (1) | October 3, 1982 |
| 3 | Truth and Consequences (2) | October 10, 1982 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Only Have Ice for You A professional skater refuses treatment for a heart condition that could be fatal. Stanley and E.J. find out that they are going to be parents. |
October 2, 1983 |
| 2 |
... And for Loyal and Devoted Service The new acting board chairman tries to pressure Arnold Slocum into retirement only four months short of his pension. |
October 9, 1983 |
| 3 |
All About Everett All About Everett is an episode of Trapper John, M.D. |
October 16, 1983 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Change of Heart | September 30, 1984 |
| 2 | My Son, the Doctor | October 14, 1984 |
| 3 | Moonlighting Becomes You | October 21, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Game of Hearts (1) | October 6, 1985 |
| 2 | Game of Hearts (2) | October 13, 1985 |
| 3 | Hot Shot | October 20, 1985 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 1979 |
| Last aired | September 4, 1986 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |