Episode 1
Rafferty (Pilot)
1h
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Directed by Barry CraneGuest stars Sam Wanamaker, Michael C. Gwynne, Herb Edelman, Andra Akers
TV series
Rafferty
19771 season7.5 / 10
Rafferty is an American medical drama that aired on CBS from September 5 to November 28, 1977. The series stars Patrick McGoohan as Doctor Sid Rafferty, a former army doctor running his own private practice in Los Angeles and helping out part time at City General Hospital.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Rafferty premiered September 5, 1977. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Rafferty is an American medical drama that aired on CBS from September 5 to November 28, 1977. The series stars Patrick McGoohan as Doctor Sid Rafferty, a former army doctor running his own private practice in Los Angeles and helping out part time at City General Hospital.
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Episode 2
Brothers & Son
1h
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Directed by Barry CraneWritten by Arthur HeinemannGuest stars Olivia Cole, Charles Frank, Cindy Fisher
Episode 3
A Point of View
1h
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Directed by Alexander Singer, Barry CraneWritten by Jerry de Bono, Arthur HeinemannGuest stars Morgan Fairchild, Barbara Babcock, Bill Walker
Episode 4
The Cutting Edge
1h
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Directed by Barry CraneWritten by John Meredyth LucasGuest stars Peter Donat, Dorrie Kavanaugh
Episode 5
The Narrow Thread
1h
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Directed by Barry CraneWritten by Robert C. Dennis, Robert Van ScoykGuest stars Dick O'Neill, Michael C. Gwynne
Episode 6
The Epidemic
1h
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Directed by Barry CraneGuest stars Missy Gold, Pepe Serna, Joanna Miles, Craig Wasson
Episode 7
The Wild Child
1h
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Directed by Patrick McGoohanWritten by John Meredyth LucasGuest stars Marilyn Chris, Richard Sanders, K Callan, Jerry Hardin
Episode 8
The Will to Live
1h
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Directed by Patrick McGoohanGuest stars Sandra Kerns, George Wyner, Craig Wasson
Episode 9
Walking Wounded
1h
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Guest stars Terri Nunn, Michael C. Gwynne, Linda Dano, Ron Rifkin, Earl Boen, John Lehne
Episode 10
Death out of a Blue Sky
1h
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Directed by Barry CraneGuest stars Peter Brocco, Ken Kercheval, Cathryn Damon, Paul Carr, James Staley
Episode 11
No Yesterday and No Tomorrow
1h
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Directed by Barry CraneGuest stars Philip Sterling
Episode 12
Yesterday and No Tomorrow
1h
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Written by John Meredyth Lucas
Episode 13
The Burning Man
1hfinale
Rafferty must attend to a group of Indians with pneumonic plague trapped in a raging fire.
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Directed by Barry CraneGuest stars L.Q. Jones
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More about Rafferty
Cast
Patrick McGoohanDr. Sidney Rafferty
John GetzDr. Daniel Gentry
Anne-Marie Martin
Joan Pringle
Millie SlavinNurse Vera Wales
Sam Wanamaker
Missy Gold
Olivia ColeCredits
- Created by
- James Lee
- Written by
- John Meredyth Lucas, Arthur Heinemann, Robert C. Dennis, Robert Van Scoyk, Jerry de Bono
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 13
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Themes
doctorlos angeles, californiamedical dramaprivate practice