TV Show

Trapper John, M.D.

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.

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7 seasons

151 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1979

Rating

TV Show

6.5/10

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Season 1

22 episodes
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Trapper John, M.D.
Episode 1

Trapper John, M.D.

Episode 1 • Sep 23, 1979

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.

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Flashback
Episode 2

Flashback

Episode 2 • Sep 30, 1979

Trapper and Gonzo deal with a deranged Vietnam vet, while Stanley tries to save on taxes by incorporating himself.

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Deadly Exposure
Episode 3

Deadly Exposure

Episode 3 • Oct 07, 1979

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.

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Love is a Three-Way Street
Episode 4

Love is a Three-Way Street

Episode 4 • Oct 21, 1979

A persistent swain of his ex-wife, Melanie, causes both professional and romantic turmoil for Trapper. Stanley is determined to get rid of the ""Titanic"".

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The Shattered Image
Episode 5

The Shattered Image

Episode 5 • Oct 28, 1979

A wealthy socialite injured in a car accident tries to cover up the fact that she has no real friends by sending herself flowers and gifts.

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What Are Friends For?
Episode 6

What Are Friends For?

Episode 6 • Nov 11, 1979

A medic who once saved Gonzo's life in Vietnam now wants his friend's help in a fraudulent medical claim.

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Season 2

18 episodes
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Girl Under Glass (a.k.a.) The Sex Act (1)
Episode 1

Girl Under Glass (a.k.a.) The Sex Act (1)

Episode 1 • Nov 23, 1980

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.

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Girl Under Glass (a.k.a.) The Sex Act (2)
Episode 2

Girl Under Glass (a.k.a.) The Sex Act (2)

Episode 2 • Nov 30, 1980

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.

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Slim Chance
Episode 3

Slim Chance

Episode 3 • Dec 07, 1980

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.

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Call Me Irresponsible
Episode 4

Call Me Irresponsible

Episode 4 • Dec 21, 1980

Stan is accused of malpractice after a woman has a severe allergic reaction, apparently to medication administered by him.

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Creepy Time Gal
Episode 5

Creepy Time Gal

Episode 5 • Jan 04, 1981

Gonzo tries to heal a student who appears to be the victim of a curse. The staff at the hospital prepare for a costume ball.

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Straight and Narrow
Episode 6

Straight and Narrow

Episode 6 • Jan 11, 1981

The near-fatal shooting of a gay cop at a gay demonstration leaves an important question - was the gunman a demonstrator, or a police officer?

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Season 3

25 episodes
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That Old Gang of Mine
Episode 1

That Old Gang of Mine

Episode 1 • Oct 04, 1981

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.

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C.O.D.
Episode 2

C.O.D.

Episode 2 • Oct 11, 1981

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.

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Give 'Till It Hurts
Episode 3

Give 'Till It Hurts

Episode 3 • Oct 18, 1981

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.

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Hate is Enough
Episode 4

Hate is Enough

Episode 4 • Oct 25, 1981

Stanley wants to upgrade the hospital's image, and puts forth a talented staff surgeon as a ""typical"" SFM doctor - until he learns that the man is a local Ku Klux Klan leader.

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The Ego Experience
Episode 5

The Ego Experience

Episode 5 • Nov 08, 1981

The leader of a pop-psychology programme becomes a patient at the hospital, resulting in threats against his and Gonzo's lives.

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Cooperative Care
Episode 6

Cooperative Care

Episode 6 • Nov 15, 1981

San Francisco Memorial Hospital is endeavouring to put into place a co-operative care programme. Due to Arnold Slocomb and the Board of Directors, budget cuts. Mrs Fitch and her Neice, Liza are the perfect candidates. If Mrs Fitch would only accept Liza's help.

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Season 4

22 episodes
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Don't Rain on My Charade
Episode 1

Don't Rain on My Charade

Episode 1 • Sep 26, 1982

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.

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Truth and Consequences (1)
Episode 2

Truth and Consequences (1)

Episode 2 • Oct 03, 1982

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Truth and Consequences (2)
Episode 3

Truth and Consequences (2)

Episode 3 • Oct 10, 1982

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Three on a Mismatch
Episode 4

Three on a Mismatch

Episode 4 • Oct 17, 1982

Trapper falls for a hospital scrubwoman Slocum falls for a patient.

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The Object of My Affliction
Episode 5

The Object of My Affliction

Episode 5 • Oct 24, 1982

Jackpot recommends surgery for a man who suffers from Munchhausen's disease, a psychological disorder which leads him to fake symptoms.

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You Pays Your Money
Episode 6

You Pays Your Money

Episode 6 • Oct 31, 1982

A miserly industrialist with an obsession for anonymity badgers the hospital staff.

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Season 5

22 episodes
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I Only Have Ice for You
Episode 1

I Only Have Ice for You

Episode 1 • Oct 02, 1983

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.

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... And for Loyal and Devoted Service
Episode 2

... And for Loyal and Devoted Service

Episode 2 • Oct 09, 1983

The new acting board chairman tries to pressure Arnold Slocum into retirement only four months short of his pension.

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All About Everett
Episode 3

All About Everett

Episode 3 • Oct 16, 1983

All About Everett is an episode of Trapper John, M.D.

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May Divorce Be With You
Episode 4

May Divorce Be With You

Episode 4 • Oct 23, 1983

Trapper's ex-wife starts a self-help group for the wives of doctors, and ends up with one of them on her doorstep. Stanley and E.J. may lose their baby.

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What a Difference a Day Makes
Episode 5

What a Difference a Day Makes

Episode 5 • Oct 30, 1983

Trapper gets called into the hospital on his birthday to deal with a possible epidemic. Stanley is finally able to track down the source of the problem, but that does not do much for John's mood, as everyone seems to have forgotten him.

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The Final Cut
Episode 6

The Final Cut

Episode 6 • Nov 06, 1983

Gonzo is not happy when Trapper passes on to him the job of proctoring three Cardio-Thoracic surgery residents, and things get worse when he learns that he is required to cut one of the residents out of the programme because of budget cuts.

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Season 6

23 episodes
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A Change of Heart
Episode 1

A Change of Heart

Episode 1 • Sep 30, 1984

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My Son, the Doctor
Episode 2

My Son, the Doctor

Episode 2 • Oct 14, 1984

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Moonlighting Becomes You
Episode 3

Moonlighting Becomes You

Episode 3 • Oct 21, 1984

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Eternally Yours
Episode 4

Eternally Yours

Episode 4 • Oct 28, 1984

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School Nurse
Episode 5

School Nurse

Episode 5 • Nov 04, 1984

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Of Cats, Crushes and Creeps
Episode 6

Of Cats, Crushes and Creeps

Episode 6 • Nov 18, 1984

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Season 7

19 episodes
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Game of Hearts (1)
Episode 1

Game of Hearts (1)

Episode 1 • Oct 06, 1985

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Game of Hearts (2)
Episode 2

Game of Hearts (2)

Episode 2 • Oct 13, 1985

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Hot Shot
Episode 3

Hot Shot

Episode 3 • Oct 20, 1985

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Just Around the Corner
Episode 4

Just Around the Corner

Episode 4 • Oct 27, 1985

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Friends and Lovers
Episode 5

Friends and Lovers

Episode 5 • Nov 03, 1985

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The Wonderkind
Episode 6

The Wonderkind

Episode 6 • Nov 10, 1985

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