Storyline
Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.
Episodes
Specials
No overview available for this season.
Diagnosis of Murder
Jan 05, 1992
Police detective Steve Sloan believes that top manager Nick Osborn has killed his boss, trust-owner Russell Cord. His father, senior hospital doctor Mark Sloan, is convinced that his long-time patient Osborn is innocent and soon discovers three other top employees of the Cord Group who also had reasons for killing their boss.
The House on Sycamore Street
May 01, 1992
Dr Mark Sloan cannot believe that his former student Dr Drummond, an ambitious cosmetic surgeon, has committed suicide. Assisted by his team of hobby detectives, pathologist Amanda Bentley and junior doctor Jack Parker, Sloan tries to investigate the case.
A Twist of the Knife
Feb 13, 1993
Dr Sloan suspects that his flame of long ago, famous heart surgeon Dr Rachel Walters, has murdered US Senator Cabot on the occasion of a guest operation at the community hospital.
Town Without Pity
Feb 06, 2002
In Los Rios enroute to Los Angeles, Carol makes an urgent call to her father, Dr. Mark Sloan, pleading for help. Arriving in the small, seemingly pleasant mountain town, Mark investigates but the whole community denies knowing anything about his daughter and her husband.
Without Warning
Apr 26, 2002
Dr. Mark Sloan (Dick Van Dyke) reprises his role as the crime solving doctor in this tv movie based on the television series. When a large group of Mexican workers are infected with a deadly virus, Dr. Sloan and his friends must figure out the cause and cure for it before it's too late.
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
Miracle Cure
Oct 29, 1993
A priest kills his would-be blackmailers and does everything he can to cover his tracks. Dr. Sloan investigates when details don't quite add up.
Amnesia
Nov 05, 1993
Security is increased at the hospital when Senator Robert Bassett undergoes an operation. Drs. Sloan and Stewart are preoccupied when a beautiful young amnesia patient is brought in. Unbeknownst to them, their beautiful young patient is a professional killer.
Murder at the Telethon
Nov 12, 1993
When an abrasive, washed-up comic is found dead at a Community General benefit telethon, suspicion is cast on everyone from his son to his former writers.
Inheritance of Death
Nov 19, 1993
Mark's cousin, Jonathan Nash, bequeaths his million-dollar fortune to Community General Hospital. His three dastardly children are the main suspects after Nash dies suspiciously... before he has a chance to alter his will.
The 13 Million Dollar Man
Dec 03, 1993
After a dying man gives Dr. Sloane a winning lottery ticket, the deceased's family and creditors swarm him, claiming the ticket is theirs.
Vanishing Act (1)
Dec 10, 1993
A group of crooked cops frame Steve for murder after he gets too close to their robbery operation. Jack visits some past friends, now mobsters, to dig up information.
Vanishing Act (2)
Dec 17, 1993
The same gang involved in the Schroeder murder kidnaps Mark's underworld friend, Gus Benedict. Jack and Mark try to save Benedict before time runs out.
Shanda's Song
Jan 07, 1994
Dr. Sloan treats a famous singer,then takes her into his home as a homicidal closes in.
The Restless Remains
Jan 14, 1994
Financier Robin westlin dies in Dr. Sloan's house, but when the paramedics at the scene, the body's gone. Everyone is certain the event was a figment of Mark's imagination. Dr. Sloan goes on a quest to validate his theory.
Murder with Mirrors
Jan 21, 1994
A team of Magicians Clark & Madison, breaks up when Paul Madison decides to go solo. Mark jumps to his friend Clark's aid when Madison turns up dead with Eddie Clark the main suspect.
Flashdance with Death
Jan 28, 1994
Steve's latest girlfriend, a dance instructor, is a suspect in a murder investigation when a dance club's owner dies mysteriously.
Reunion with Murder
Feb 04, 1994
A tell-all book written by one of Amanda's vindictive old college roommates contains embarrassing secrets of all four roommates. Dr. Sloan tries to discover what happened when the author is found dead and Amanda is the main suspect.
Lily
Mar 04, 1994
A prostitute, who tells Jack of her plans to blackmail her clients, is found dead of an apparent drug overdose. Dr. Sloan interviews her clients to discover the real cause of death.
Guardian Angel
Apr 01, 1994
An unhappy politician's wife guns down her husband in an underground garage. Mark sees through her alibi and attempts to confirm his suspicions.
Nirvana
Apr 08, 1994
Chet Brooks, one of Jack's old friends, shows up on the run from gamblers, begging for help. Jack reluctantly loans Chet his car, only to have Chet and the car explode in a fiery wreck. Jack tangles with the underworld to find out what happened.
Broadcast Blues
Apr 15, 1994
A convict, being treated at County General, manages to take a hostage and demand news coverage. When the newscaster covering the event is shot down, Dr. Sloan takes it upon himself to figure out what went wrong.
Shaker
Apr 29, 1994
A Los Angeles earthquake apparently causes an armoire to topple over on top of a good friend of Dr. Sloan's, Martin Garfield, killing him. The dry-eyed Sloan goes to work and discovers that Garfield may have been killed before the earthquake. Jack and Amanda help Mark weed through the wealthy family to find the murderer.
The Plague
May 06, 1994
A gangland 'protector' under surveillance by Steve becomes infected with the plague when a medicine bottle is mysteriously switched. Dr. Sloan tries to find the source of the virus before the murderer starts an epidemic.
Sister Michael Wants You
May 13, 1994
Dr. Sloan goes undercover at a convent when mysterious circumstances surround a murder.
Season 2
No overview available for this season.
Many Happy Returns
Sep 16, 1994
Dr. Sloan is under suspicion after his tax preparer is killed with Mark spotted 'hovering' over the body.
A Very Fatal Funeral
Sep 23, 1994
Suspicion is cast on Norman Briggs after the chairman of a philanthropical medical group of which Norman is a part, is murdered. Steve and Mark attend the funeral to nail the culprit, who promptly falls over dead.
Woman Trouble
Sep 30, 1994
Two women involved in a love triangle plot to murder a man, take his millions, and leave the country. Dr. Sloan investigates after his friend's mysterious disappearence.
The Busy Body
Oct 07, 1994
Dr. Sloan's birthday is less than festive when he discovers the body of a prominent divorce lawyer in the Hospital pharmacy. When Steve arrives, the body is nowhere to be found. Mark and Jack work feverishly to find the body, find the culprit, and lead a tour of potential investors all at the same time.
My Four Husbands
Oct 14, 1994
A famous actress, a patient at Community General, is implicated in the murder of one of her four ex-husbands. Against everyone's advice, Mark believes in her innocence and sets out to prove it.
Murder Most Vial
Oct 21, 1994
A cantankerous patient at Community General is given a double injection of his medication, eventually leading to his death. Jack suspects a doctor he's had a grudge against for a long time. Despite Mark's objections, Jack sets out to prove his ""enemy"" is the killer.
You Can Call Me Johnson
Oct 28, 1994
At Jack's request, Mark operates on a Godfather-like mobster, Albert Bartell... and faces retribution from the man's son when Albert dies suddenly.
Georgia on My Mind
Nov 04, 1994
Jack and Steve vie for a young woman's affections as she leads them in an investigation of a PI's death.
The Last Laugh (1)
Nov 11, 1994
A plastic surgeon dies due to an overdose of laughing gas... with no shortage of suspects. Mark campaigns furiously to exonerate Bonnie Valin, the victim's wife, while Steve makes a solid case against her. Meanwhile, Amanda's new electronic checking service is less than effective.
The Last Laugh (2)
Nov 18, 1994
Realizing that he's been duped, Mark goes all out to thwart the murderer's plans. Amanda and Jack go after Wallace Sterling, the crooked financier and art lover by selling a forged painting of a can of Cream of Celery soup.
Death By Extermination
Dec 02, 1994
The body of a dead real estate agent is found in the walk-in closet of Mark's sister's new house. Mark and Steve have to work around Dora Sloan's annoying habits while investigating the murder.
Standing Eight Count
Dec 09, 1994
The newly crowned boxing champion is found murdered shortly after the bout. Jack and Amanda investigate the deceased's former trainer, his opponent, and his opponent's manager to find a way through a web of lies and deceit.
The Bela Lugosi Blues
Jan 06, 1995
Mark has some unorthodox theories when several dead bodies are found drained of blood with puncture marks on their neck.
The New Healers
Jan 13, 1995
When an unpopular actor on a hot new medical drama (being filmed at Community General) suddenly dies, Mark suspects everyone from the writer to other cast members.
Call Me Incontestable
Jan 20, 1995
A rash of murders made to look like suicide leads to a dating service and its beautiful customers.
A Blast From the Past
Feb 03, 1995
One of Steve's old ""collars"" gets out of prison and comes looking for revenge.
Playing for Keeps
Feb 10, 1995
Dr. Sloan investigates the murder of an antagonistic pro volleyball player. Steve searches for an alleged stalker while Amanda and Jack keep an eye on her teammates, none of whom are particularly upset over her death.
Sea No Evil
Feb 17, 1995
IRS Agent Gretchen McCord returns when her lifeguard nephew is accused of murder.
How to Murder Your Lawyer
Feb 24, 1995
After Steve's night school law teacher is nearly run down in the parking lot, he and a paralegal investigate shady dealings in their law firm.
Naked Babes
Mar 31, 1995
When Amanda's friend Angela is kidnapped immediately after giving birth to quadruplets, Amanda feigns pregnancy and goes undercover at an adoption agency to locate Angela. Jack and Dr. Sloan try to care for the babies.
Death in the Daytime
Apr 28, 1995
Amanda wins a guest role on The Young and the Restless and walks right into a murder.
My Baby is Out of this World
May 05, 1995
The death of a popular musician raises suspicious questions. The musicians' pregnant wife, who claims to be carrying an alien's child, complicates matters.
Season 3
No overview available for this season.
An Innocent Murder
Dec 08, 1995
Ashley York murders her wealthy father and cleverly manipulates it to appear as though he killed himself. Dr. Sloan picks away at holes in the story, which leads him directly to Ashley.
Witness to Murder
Dec 15, 1995
Dr. Sloan takes in an abandoned young girl found at the scene of a murder, while Steve and Jesse go about tracking down the killer.
All-American Murder
Dec 22, 1995
The murder of a beautiful woman around a marine encampment raises suspicions. Dr. Sloan discovers more to her than meets the eye.
Murder in the Courthouse
Dec 29, 1995
Dr. Sloan suspects a cunning D.A. in the murder of an acquited defendant.
Murder on the Run (1)
Jan 05, 1996
A man wrongfully convicted of murder takes Dr. Sloan hostage. Dr. Sloan hears his story and works to prove the man's innocence. Jesse works feverishly to rescue Mark.
Murder on the Run (2)
Jan 12, 1996
Dr. Sloan shields George Karn from both Steve and Lt. Delaney while investigating his wife's murder.
Love is Murder
Jan 19, 1996
Steve heads up the investigation when a serial cop killer is on the prowl, while inadvertantly dating the killer.
Misdiagnosis Murder
Jan 26, 1996
An exhausted Jesse, coming off a 48-hour stint in the hospital, witnesses a man die in the parking garage. Jesse returns with help only to find the man alive. While everyone believes Jesse to have been delirious, Jesse insists he was correct, and goes all out to prove himself.
The Pressure to Murder
Feb 09, 1996
Amanda's cousin falls to his death when his motorcycle suddenly veers off the road. Amanda leads the investigation when it's discovered her cousin was drugged immediately before the accident.
Living on the Streets Can Be Murder
Feb 16, 1996
Dr. Sloan investigates a free health clinic after several homeless people turn up dead... with missing organs.
Murder Murder
Feb 23, 1996
Dr. Sloan tries to solve a friend's murder while Steve investigates the deceased's ex-wife and her identical twin sister.
Murder in the Dark
Mar 08, 1996
A visiting surgeon must deal with his alcoholism after a fellow doctor is murdered during one of his blackouts.
35 Millimeter Murder
Mar 29, 1996
When a photo shop erroneously sends Dr. Sloan the wrong set of photographs, he becomes embroiled in the murder investigation of an escort girl. Meanwhile, Amanda's baby is about to come to term.
The Murder Trade
Apr 05, 1996
In an episode reminiscent of Hitchcock's 'Strangers on a Train'", Dr. Sloan is drawn into a murder pact by a psychiatrist in need of money. The psychiatrist kills a woman pestering Dr. Sloan, expecting Mark to eliminate his 'problem'".
Mind Over Murder
Apr 12, 1996
Jesse is attracted to a beautiful psychic, who also happens to be the prime suspect in a murder. Amanda copes with the trials of motherhood.
Murder by the Book
Apr 19, 1996
The daughter of one of Mark's friends writes a juicy tell-all expose of the most prominent public figures. Mark takes her in after a crazed stalker starts threatening her and her co-authors.
FMurder
Apr 26, 1996
Mark investigates a perky morning television personalty for the murder of a Howard Stern-like radio host.
Left-Handed Murder
May 03, 1996
Dr. Sloan is the executor of his friend, Preston Michael's, estate after Michaels is found in the body of a shark. Things turn interesting after traces of poison are found in Michaels' body and three women, all apparently married to Michaels, attend the reading of the will.
Season 4
No overview available for this season.
Murder by Friendly Fire
Sep 19, 1996
One police officer is accidentally shot by another during a raid gone wrong. Dr. Sloan investigates the victim's wife, the shooter, and a conniving lawyer when he suspects foul play.
Murder Can Be Contagious
Sep 26, 1996
A burglar inadvertently becomes infected with a deadly virus. Dr. Sloan and Jesse are subsequently exposed to the virus after Jesse stumbles upon the thief's dead body. Both Mark and Jesse are confined to Mark's home while Steve and Amanda investigate the drug company that manufactured the virus, in the hopes of discovering an antidote before Jesse runs out of time.
Murder on Thin Ice
Oct 03, 1996
A figure skater hires her ex-coach to attack a rival skater. Dr. Sloan tries to prove her guilt.
X Marks the Murder (1)
Oct 10, 1996
Mark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called ""Casanova"" murders. Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.
X Marks the Murder (2)
Oct 10, 1996
Mark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called ""Casanova"" murders. Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.
A Model Murder
Oct 17, 1996
Dr. Sloan investigates a photographer, the overly protective mother of Jesse's friend's fiancée, in the murder of a private investigator.
Murder Can Be Murder
Oct 24, 1996
A respected cardiologist murders an innocent man in an insurance scam. Dr. Sloan reluctantly investigates his friend.
An Explosive Murder
Oct 31, 1996
A young undercover detective investigates a militia-type organization to solve a terrorist bombing witnessed by Mark. She has to decide whether to risk blowing her cover and warn Dr. Sloan of an attempt on his life or finish her assignment.
Murder by the Busload
Nov 07, 1996
A bus accident brings multiple victims into the hospital. Amanda does the bulk of the investigating when its discovered that a casualty in the accident was actually murdered.
A Candidate for Murder
Nov 14, 1996
His scheming advisor covers up the accidental death of the drug-addicted daughter of a U.S. Senator. Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate.
The ABC's of Murder
Nov 21, 1996
An ADA sets out on a vendetta against an Asian youth, against both Mark and Steve's advice, after a drive-by shooting at a high school leaves one teacher dead.
Murder in the Family
Dec 12, 1996
Mark's daughter returns after eight years, leaving an abusive husband who later turns up dead.
In Defense of Murder
Jan 09, 1997
When a famous prostitute writes a tell-all book, an executive's job at Community General is in serious jeopardy.
A History of Murder
Jan 16, 1997
Mark investigates a 30-year old murder when the body of his old mentor is discovered entombed in a wall in the hospital.
Murder Two (1)
Jan 30, 1997
Jesse is arrested and charged with murder after a doctor testifying against Jesse in a malpractice suit is poisoned. Mark convinces his old friend, Ben Matlock, to defend Jesse.
Murder Two (2)
Feb 06, 1997
Amanda and Ben investigate the murder of Eric Spindler while Jesse continues to languish in jail.
Hard-Boiled Murder
Feb 13, 1997
Mark aids an old friend, Joe Mannix, in solving a 25-year-old, unsolved murder.
Murder, Country Style
Feb 20, 1997
When a musician is found murdered at a Country Music Awards ceremony, Dr. Sloan and company rush to find the culprit before the show ends and the crowd disappears.
Delusions of Murder
Feb 27, 1997
A devious psychologist uses hypnotism to facilitate his criminal acts, including the murder of his wife.
A Passion for Murder
Apr 03, 1997
An aggressive female pharmaceuticals representative stalks the hospital's new chief of staff after a one-night-stand, hoping to break up his marriage and have him all for herself.
Blood Brothers Murder
Apr 10, 1997
A beach boy involved with a gang member's sister is suspected of murdering him. Mark investigates.
Physician, Murder Thyself
Apr 24, 1997
Dr. Sloan investigates when an unpopular colleague drops dead while performing an operation. Mark investigates his fellow doctors when tests reveal the deceased was poisoned.
Murder in the Air
Apr 24, 1997
Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate when the co-pilot of the airplance carrying them to a medical conference is murdered and the remainder of the flight crew are incapacitated with a mysterious illness.
The Merry Widow Murder
May 01, 1997
A wealthy woman and her boyfriend dupe Mark and plot to murder her husband.
Comedy is Murder
May 08, 1997
A bungling comedian seeks revenge on his former partner when he's cheated out of millions.
The Murder of Mark Sloan
May 08, 1997
Dr. Sloan is stalked by a mad bomber whom he helped incarcerate. Norman and Mark are the main dissenters in negotiations to sell the hospital to a corporate raider.
Season 5
No overview available for this season.
Murder Blues
Sep 18, 1997
Steve becomes embroiled in political intrigue after the murder of a city councilman's wife appears to be part of a larger political strategy. Steve investigates two mayoral candidates, the councilman and the chief of police, as well as a rogue detective and his partner, all with strong motives.
Open and Shut
Sep 25, 1997
Mark investigates when a teenage girl is murdered after threatening to reveal her affair with her older lover, a newly appointed state Supreme Court Justice.
Malibu Fire
Oct 02, 1997
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.
Deadly Games
Oct 09, 1997
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
Oct 16, 1997
Jesse's new part-time job as trainer of the pro basketball Mustangs turns deadly when he's accused of murdering a star player.
Looks Can Kill
Oct 23, 1997
Dr. Sloan investigates a plastic surgeon when an actress's death apparently results from an infection contracted during surgery.
Fatal Impact (1)
Oct 30, 1997
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 (2)
Oct 30, 1997
Steve and Ron lead the chase for the stolen nuclear material.
Must Kill TV
Nov 06, 1997
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.
Discards
Nov 13, 1997
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
Nov 20, 1997
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
Dec 11, 1997
A motorcycle stunt driver has a fatal accident while filming an action video. Steve investigates.
Retribution (1)
Jan 08, 1998
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. Mark finds himself the prime suspect when Steve's alleged attacker, Gordon Ganza, is murdered and all clues point directly towards Dr. Sloan.
Retribution (2)
Jan 15, 1998
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. While Mark endures the taunts of fellow death row inmate Malcolm Trainor, Steve and Tanis Archer launch a rogue investigation to find Ganza's real killers.
Drill for Death
Jan 22, 1998
A hospital emergeny 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
Jan 29, 1998
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. Panic sets in, when the body disappears, the power goes out, the roads are impassable, and the attacks begin.
Baby Boom
Feb 05, 1998
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
Feb 26, 1998
Ratings seeking stunts by TV talk show hosts Darren & Mary has tragic results.
An Education in Murder
Mar 05, 1998
When a rash of deaths at a high school revolve around one 'helpful' young girl, Dr. Sloan risks his own life to uncover the murderer.
Murder at the Finish Line
Mar 26, 1998
Dr. Sloan investigates to find out who's behind the death of a driver in a speedway crash.
First Do No Harm
Apr 16, 1998
When a young girl is rushed into the hospital in need of immediate treatment, but dies due to a 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
Apr 23, 1998
The Matthews family is reunited after years apart. Here, Ryan and Tess Matthews come to LA to help Kate when she's in trouble with a con man.
Food Fight
Apr 30, 1998
Dr. Travis gets involved in the treacherous and deadly trade of catering when he oversees the annual charity banquet.
Obsession (1)
May 07, 1998
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 (2)
May 14, 1998
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.
Season 6
No overview available for this season.
Resurrection (3)
Sep 24, 1998
Mark, Steve, Jesse, and Amanda are all trapped in the rubble of Community General in the aftermath of the bombing. Mark tries to shake off the numbing effects of the explosion in time to save Amanda, who's suffering from a punctured lung and broken collarbone. After the dust settles, the hunt for Caitlin Sweeney begins. It's discovered that the Sweeneys belong to a terrorist organization, R.O.A.R.
Resurrection (4)
Sep 24, 1998
Carter and Caitlin kidnap Mark, forcing him to mastermind a 100 million-dollar theft. On the outside, Steve and Ron collaborate to find Mark. Meanwhile, Jesse and the Sloans buy a barbecue joint.
Till Death Do Us Part
Oct 01, 1998
Two fiancées plot to murder the bride's father on their wedding day. The two review their perfect plan the night before the wedding. Unfortunately murder is never as easy as one might plan.
Wrong Number
Oct 08, 1998
Mark stumbles onto a kidnapping case when the kidnapper accidentally calls the Sloan residence with a ransom demand. Steve runs to phone booths across the city a la Dirty Harry to safely rescue the child.
Blood Will Out
Oct 15, 1998
The hospital is the scene of a manhunt when a corpse comes to life and attacks Amanda, then leads Steve and the police on a chase throughout the entire building during which he kidnaps Jesse's girlfriend Steve. Mark learns the fugitive is on the run from NSA agents, who claim he's an international terrorist.
Alienated
Oct 29, 1998
Shadowy figures haunt Jesse after he returns after being missing five days and believes aliens may have abducted him. Mark and Steve try to figure out what happened to him, while Jesse tries to stave off hallucinations, clandestine midnight meetings, and secretive government agents.
Write, She Murdered
Nov 05, 1998
When a best-selling mystery author comes down with writer's block, she commits a murder herself in the hopes of stimulating her creative juices. The delusional author has help from her fictional heroine, Danielle Slade.
Rear Windows '98
Nov 12, 1998
Amanda enlists Jesse's computer-nerd friends to find a killer, after she accidentally surfs across an on-line murder. Meanwhile, Jesse's girlfriend, Susan, comes down with a case of food poisoning after dining at Barbecue Bob's.
The Last Resort
Nov 19, 1998
Steve and his abrasive, confrontational partner are confined to a therapy home for 90 days after Steve shoots and kills a fleeing suspect. Steve's partner, Reggie, believes his wife and daughter are being held hostage by his nemesis, a belief that is furthered by a series of delusional events. On the outside, Jesse and Amanda work with Tanis Archer to solve the murder of a lab technician.
Murder x 4
Dec 03, 1998
Steve investigates a series of seemingly unconnected murders committed by terminally ill patients, to find the hidden thread.
Dead in the Water
Dec 17, 1998
Jesse's car breaks down while he and Susan are on their way to a fun-filled vacation in Carmel. The two are stranded in a small town where Susan spies a supposedly long dead beau, Greg. They eventually discover that he faked his death in order to plunder a shipwrecked vessel undetected. The townsfolk, all in on the scheme, murder Greg and pin the blame on Jesse and Susan.
Trapped in Paradise
Jan 07, 1999
Steve goes undercover as a doctor in a private community after several mysterious deaths occur within its confines. Steve is 'aided' by a tabloid reporter posing as his wife.
Voices Carry
Jan 21, 1999
Newly retired detective Harry Trumble returns to the force when it appears 'The Clown Killer', a murderer Trumble chased for more than a decade, has emerged from obscurity to kill again. Mark is reluctant to help Harry investigate the Clown, in part due to a rift between the two, but also because Mark suspects Harry has something to do with the Clown's reappearance.
Murder, My Suite
Jan 28, 1999
Mark, Jesse, and Amanda are trapped in a hotel when it's quarantined after a deadly virus is released. They struggle to contain the virus, while at the same time trying to locate its origin. Meanwhile, a scheming seductress carries out her plan, using the virus as a diversion to rob a nearby bank vault.
Murder on the Hour
Feb 04, 1999
A serial murderer strikes Community General every hour on the hour, choosing victims who've been seriously injured but 'brought back to life'.
Rescue Me
Feb 11, 1999
Jesse saves a woman, Chloe, in a traffic accident that claims a jealous lover forced her off the road. Jesse looks out for his patient when her ex-boyfriend threatens her. Jesse rushes to Chloe's aid when her life is threatened by her boyfriend, and inadvertently kills him. Jesse finds himself the victim of Chloe's 'fatal attraction' as she pursues him voraciously. It gradually becomes clear that Chloe was the aggressor in her previous relationship.
Down Among the Dead Men
Feb 18, 1999
A criminal with a death wish stalks Steve.
Never Say Die
Feb 25, 1999
Steve enlists troubled teenager (he sure looked older than a teenager) Tommy to work as community service at a boxing club after too many brushes with the law. Tommy tries to control his temper. Mark finds that the club's sports drink is drugged, promoting aggressive tendencies in many of the boxers.
Trash TV (1)
Apr 29, 1999
The Community General doctors are dragged back into the world of network television when producer Jackson Burley revamps the pilot for Dr. Danger, the television program based on Dr. Sloan. Mark and Steve investigate when Danger's competition, a masked magician who reveals the profession's secrets, is murdered, possibly as a ratings ploy.
Trash TV (2)
Apr 29, 1999
Mark matches wits with a murderous network executive.
Blood Ties
May 06, 1999
Absurdly bland episode lacks the usual Goldberg/Rabkin sizzle. Two female vice-officers uncover four corrupt female homicide cops who murder felons to harvest their organs for those more deserving.
Today is the Last Day of the Rest of My Life
May 13, 1999
Dr. Sloan crusades to keep a physician-assisted-suicide advocate from practicing her trade.
Season 7
No overview available for this season.
The Roast
Sep 23, 1999
A comedy roast in Mark's honor is ruined by a double murder.
Sleeping Murder
Sep 30, 1999
Mark worries that his sleepwalking brother may be guilty of murder.
Bringing Up Barbie
Oct 07, 1999
Mark baby-sits Barbie, the daughter of one of Steve's old friends, while her father hides from a gangster.
Murder at Midterm
Oct 14, 1999
A fiendish med student sells prescription pads to a drug dealer and murders his partner when she becomes too needy. Mark plays Columbo to nail the murderer.
The Flame
Oct 21, 1999
Steve investigates a murder in which the main suspect is the husband of Mark's old flame. Steve and Jesse date the same girl.
The Killer Within
Oct 28, 1999
A med student, surrogate daughter to Madison Wesley, is sent to a rehab program to kick drugs. Once there, she's wrongly accused of murdering a fellow patient. Mark sets his sights on bringing down the real culprit.
Gangland (1)
Nov 09, 1999
Mark's life becomes hectic when a look-alike gangster moves to LA and is caught up in a struggle for power.
Gangland (2)
Nov 09, 1999
Susan Gibney [ Maya ], David Marciano [ Eddie Michaels ], Michelle Stafford [ Trish ], Robert Bailey Jr. [ CJ ], Rusty Burns [ Betsy ], Richard Cody [ Kip ], George W. Hartmann [ Tommy ], William Newman [ Chester Chumley ], Kathleen Lloyd [ Emma Bornstein ], Kevin McNally [ Paramedic ], Aaron J. Meeks [ Dion ], John W. Johnston [ Rick ], Patricia Place [ Mrs. Palmer ], Daniel Zacapa [ Waiter ], Channon Roe [ Lucas (uncredited) ] rc: Med Student Alex Mark's life becomes hectic when a look-alike gangster moves to LA and is caught up in a struggle for power.
The Mouth That Roared
Nov 11, 1999
An outgoing radio host who's hunting for her birth mother is suspected of murdering a phony mother. Jesse's mother visits.
The Seven Deadly Sins
Nov 18, 1999
Mark matches wits with a beautiful jewel thief who's being framed for murder.
Santa Claude
Dec 16, 1999
Hospital horticulturist Claude is revealed to be an escaped convict living under an assumed name for the past 10 years. Mark fights to shelter Claude from extradition while striving to prove his innocence.
Man Overboard
Jan 06, 2000
Mark takes on a temporary assignment as physician on a cruise ship and sleuths to uncover the killer of a disagreeable man.
Frontier Dad
Jan 13, 2000
The whole gang, plus Alex Smith and Amanda's rascals, are invited to observe the shooting of an episode of "Frontier Dad", a family series about Wild West hero Dash, starring Carl Simpson.
Too Many Cooks
Jan 20, 2000
Mark investigates when a philandering chef is murdered during a televised charity cook-off.
Jake's Women
Feb 03, 2000
Mark is stunned to learn that his late friend Jake was married to two women. Steve juggles the investigation of Jake's murder and a blossoming relationship.
Murder by Remote
Feb 10, 2000
A devious home security programmer plots to murder the children of everyone involved in the accidental death of his son.
Teacher's Pet
Feb 17, 2000
A young med student is suspected of killing her abusive husband after her story of murderous burglars proves false.
The Unluckiest Bachelor in L.A.
Feb 24, 2000
Steve meets a new girlfriend on a television game show and then investigates when she's killed. Steve suspects her estranged brother, a doctor at Community General.
A Resting Place
Apr 06, 2000
Doc Sloan goes undercover as a patient in a retirement home to solve the murder of an ex-cop.
Murder at BBQ Bob's
Apr 20, 2000
Steve teams with a Naval Investigator when the apparent suicide of a military officer turns into a cold-blooded murder.
Two Birds With One Sloan
Apr 27, 2000
Mark appears on a quiz show to uncover the killer of a game show contestant.
Swan Song
May 04, 2000
Mark's old friend, singer Danielle Marsh, visits and begins exhibiting erratic behavior while dodging attempts on her life. Mark attempts to fight through Marsh's defensive barriers to help his friend.
Out of the Past (1)
May 11, 2000
An old friend of med student Alex Martin is mixed up in the murder investigation of an L.A. 'madam'. Mark suspects Alex's friend may be more deeply involved in the madam's business than she lets on. Meanwhile, Madison Wesley is stalked by a homicidal killer who's recently undergone plastic surgery.
Getting Mad, Getting Even (2)
May 11, 2000
Madison moves in with her new paramour, unaware that he's trying to kill her. Jesse is suspected of being the anonymous author of a tell-all book that places hospital workers in spicy relationships.
Season 8
No overview available for this season.
Death By Design
Oct 12, 2000
Mark's office decorator is murdered.
Blind Man's Bluff
Oct 19, 2000
Young woman is in a car accident and goes blind, Mark must figure out who committed the murder.
Sleight-of-Hand
Oct 26, 2000
A body found on the beach turns out to be Jim, the hospital janitor, but when his twin brother Jeff shows up to identify the body, Mark and Steve become suspicious.
By Reason of Insanity
Nov 02, 2000
Dr. Mark Sloan tries to save one of his former students, a schizophrenic, from a murder charge, but is challenged by the man's seemingly incoherent babbling.
The Patient Detective
Nov 09, 2000
Steve nearly dies in a car accident and think a murder happens. No one believes him.
The Cradle Will Rock
Nov 16, 2000
A nurse's husband is murdered and a teen who works at the hospital and who also had a torrid love affair with the nurse is the prime suspect, but Mark isn't convinced that the young man is the killer.
Hot House
Nov 30, 2000
An abusive man who, along with four other people, was a contestant on a reality show is murdered while living in a house that is monitored 24 hours a day. After the killing, Mark enters the house as the man's replacement to see if he can uncover what happened.
All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Die
Dec 07, 2000
Mark goes after a man who killed a groom on his wedding day.
Confession
Jan 04, 2001
Dr. Mark Sloan, Lt. Steve Sloan and Dr. Amanda Bentley become involved when a priest is accused of murdering an old friend.
Playing God
Jan 11, 2001
Dr. Mark Sloan seeks the murderer who killed a med student, drained his blood, and stored him in the Community General morgue.
Less Than Zero
Jan 18, 2001
An actress with an eating disorder dies from an apparent heart attack. Mark believes her nutritionist murdered her.
Sins Of The Father (1)
Feb 02, 2001
A young woman is assassinated while Dr. Mark Sloan is examining her, setting off an investigation that plunges Mark into dark memories of his own childhood.
Sins Of The Father (2)
Feb 09, 2001
Mark must find out why his dad left him as a child.
You Bet Your Life
Feb 16, 2001
Dr. Mark Sloan investigates the apparent suicide of a gifted heart surgeon who was also a compulsive gambler.
Bachelor Fathers
Feb 23, 2001
Dr. Mark Sloan tries to solve the murder of a young woman whose twin sister claims that Dr. Jesse Travis fathered her infant son.
Being of Sound Mind
Mar 02, 2001
Dr. Sloan tries to save Jesse and Amanda from a murderer who is out to kill them in order to obtain a multi-million dollar inheritance.
Dance Of Danger
Mar 30, 2001
A Tabloid-news paper reporter gets caught up in a murder investigation when one of her sources is stabbed to death on a dance floor.
The Red's Shoes
Apr 20, 2001
Dr. Sloan tries to help Amanda when she becomes involved in an incident involving the Chinese government.
No Good Deed
Apr 27, 2001
Dr. Sloan investigates a controversial attorney who confesses to murder while near death but recants after he recovers.
Deja Vous - Deadly Mirage (1)
May 04, 2001
While deeply disturbed that his son, Lt. Steve Sloan, is falling in love with a woman who is a dead ringer for his murdered former girlfriend, Dr. Mark Sloan begins watching his neighbors through binoculars and becomes convinced that one of them is a murderer.
On the Beach - Deadly Mirage (2)
May 04, 2001
While deeply disturbed that his son, Lt. Steve Sloan, is falling in love with a woman who is a dead ringer for his murdered former girlfriend, Dr. Mark Sloan begins watching his neighbors through binoculars and becomes convinced that one of them is a murderer.
The Blair Nurse Project
May 11, 2001
When a filmmaker begins using Community General Hospital as the location for an eerie documentary, Dr. Sloan discovers it may be haunted.