TV series
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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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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Episode 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.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by Don BrinkleyGuest stars Natalie Schafer, Tracey Gold, Robert Vaughn, Belinda Montgomery, Beverly Garland
Episode 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.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by Don BrinkleyGuest stars Tracey Gold, Robert Vaughn, Joanna Barnes, Belinda Montgomery, Beverly Garland
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Seymour RobbieGuest stars Pamela Franklin, John McCook, Tim O'Connor, Anne Francis
Episode 4
Stan is accused of malpractice after a woman has a severe allergic reaction, apparently to medication administered by him.
Directed by Robert DouglasWritten by Charles LarsonGuest stars Barney Phillips, Candice Azzara
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Barry CraneGuest stars David Groh, Madeleine Stowe, R.G. Armstrong
Episode 6
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?
Directed by Seymour RobbieWritten by Barbara AvedonGuest stars Barney Phillips, Joseph Cali, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Frank Marth, Stewart Moss, Paula Kelly, Craig Russell
Episode 7
Following an earthquake the hospital has to be evacuated, Trapper is pinned in a basement with an injured woman and Gonzo is picked up for looting.
Directed by Robert DouglasGuest stars Brad Kesten, George Murdock, Ned Glass, Lurene Tuttle, Jean Marsh
Episode 8
When a Vietnamese woman is operated on, very skillfully, without a consent form, the staff tries to find out the identity of the mystery surgeon.
Directed by Seymour RobbieGuest stars Constance Forslund, Jacqueline Scott, France Nuyen, Beulah Quo, Joey Bishop, Chao Li Chi, Ed Nelson
Episode 9
A young student nurse, who is the daughter of a friend of Trapper's, is making a serious play for the Chief of Surgery.
Directed by Joseph PevneyGuest stars Stephanie Faracy, Penny Fuller, Cesare Danova, Gina Hecht
Episode 10
A professional con artist is admitted to SFM, where he is outconned by Trapper and Gonzo, with help from his romantic interest.
Guest stars Arlene Golonka, James McKenna
Episode 11
Trapper's busy hospital schedule becomes even more hectic when family problems crowd in. Melanie arrives to inform him the their daughter Kim is planning to drop out of school.
Directed by Joseph PevneyWritten by Charles LarsonGuest stars Kevin Brophy, Stacey Nelkin, Richard Deacon, Shirley Mitchell, Paul Picerni, Jessica Walter
Episode 12
A young girl who has been in the care of a street gang is admitted after being hit by a car, but appears to have had pre-existing problems. Gloria hides some kittens in the office of Dr. Riverside, who happens to be very allergic.
Directed by Seymour RobbieGuest stars Larry B. Scott, Tonya Crowe, Laurence Fishburne, Grand L. Bush
Episode 13
Leo, Trapper's good friend from his days in Korea, comes to visit. Trapper offers him a job as Diagnostician. The fact that he is a double amputee could be a problem for the board of San Francisco Memorial Hospital.
Directed by Joseph PevneyGuest stars Paul Brinegar, Harold Russell, Rita Moreno, Carl Ballantine
Episode 14
Gonzo talks Wendy from Personnel into taking the teaching job at the new Day Care Centre at San Francisco Memorial Hospital. She is unsure about her new role. An accident in the class room brings with it the news that she has spent time in a mental hospital. Meanwhile Trapper John is trying to savage his relationship with Ingrid.
Directed by Seymour RobbieGuest stars John Karlen, K.C. Martel
Episode 15
Jackpot convinces his friend, Sheila, to undergo radical surgery to return her eyesight. When things go wrong he becomes riddled with guilt almost costing him his Medical Board Exam. Meanwhile Trapper John has just hired a housekeeper who thinks he's a 'soft touch'.
Directed by Jeff BlecknerGuest stars William Daniels, Hermione Baddeley, Robyn Douglass, Hamilton Camp, Susan Elliot
Episode 16
Hub Wendover arrives at San Francisco Memorial Hospital for treatment for his leg and to be close to his son, Gonzo. Trapper operates on Hub finding his body riddled with cancer. Gonzo and Hub have some issues to deal with. Gonzo can't help but love the Father that supposedly walked out when he was four years old.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by Don BrinkleyGuest stars Brooke Bundy, Pat Hingle, Allyn Ann McLerie
Episode 17
Gonzo accidentally runs down a homeless deaf girl. Trapper has to contend with Dr. Wang from Red China. Both share a history in North and South Korea.
Directed by Michael PreeceWritten by Charles LarsonGuest stars Jon Cypher, Soon-Tek Oh, Timothy Stack
Episode 18
Seventeen year old Dr Schweitzer, is a new Intern at SFMH. He takes his work very seriously, pushing himself to the limit. Trapper tries to help him remember hat there is more to medicine than science and books.
Directed by Barry CraneGuest stars Gil Stratton, Michael Constantine, Nicholas Pryor, Michael J. Fox, Danny Goldman, Nicholas Guest
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Pernell Roberts"Trapper" John McIntyre
Gregory HarrisonGeorge Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates
Madge SinclairErnestine Shoop, R. N.
Mary McCartyClara 'Starch' Willoughby, R. N.
Charles SiebertStanley Riverside III
Brian Stokes MitchellJustin "Jackpot" Jackson
Christopher NorrisGloria Brancusi
Simon ScottArnold Slocum
CBSUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
