Diagnosis: Murder — Season 4
A tangled web of mystery. Classic 'whodunit' suspense.
About this season
Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.
Episodes (26)
1. Murder by Friendly Fire
Aired 19 September 1996 • 45 min
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.
2. Murder Can Be Contagious
Aired 26 September 1996 • 45 min
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.
3. Murder on Thin Ice
Aired 3 October 1996 • 45 min
A figure skater hires her ex-coach to attack a rival skater. Dr. Sloan tries to prove her guilt.
4. X Marks the Murder (1)
Aired 10 October 1996 • 45 min
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.
5. X Marks the Murder (2)
Aired 10 October 1996 • 45 min
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.
6. A Model Murder
Aired 17 October 1996 • 45 min
Dr. Sloan investigates a photographer, the overly protective mother of Jesse's friend's fiancée, in the murder of a private investigator.
7. Murder Can Be Murder
Aired 24 October 1996 • 45 min
A respected cardiologist murders an innocent man in an insurance scam. Dr. Sloan reluctantly investigates his friend.
8. An Explosive Murder
Aired 31 October 1996 • 45 min
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.
9. Murder by the Busload
Aired 7 November 1996 • 45 min
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.
10. A Candidate for Murder
Aired 14 November 1996 • 45 min
His scheming advisor covers up the accidental death of the drug-addicted daughter of a U.S. Senator. Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate.
11. The ABC's of Murder
Aired 21 November 1996 • 45 min
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.
12. Murder in the Family
Aired 12 December 1996 • 45 min
Mark's daughter returns after eight years, leaving an abusive husband who later turns up dead.
13. In Defense of Murder
Aired 9 January 1997 • 45 min
When a famous prostitute writes a tell-all book, an executive's job at Community General is in serious jeopardy.
14. A History of Murder
Aired 16 January 1997 • 45 min
Mark investigates a 30-year old murder when the body of his old mentor is discovered entombed in a wall in the hospital.
15. Murder Two (1)
10.0Aired 30 January 1997 • 45 min
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.
16. Murder Two (2)
Aired 6 February 1997 • 45 min
Amanda and Ben investigate the murder of Eric Spindler while Jesse continues to languish in jail.
17. Hard-Boiled Murder
Aired 13 February 1997 • 45 min
Mark aids an old friend, Joe Mannix, in solving a 25-year-old, unsolved murder.
18. Murder, Country Style
Aired 20 February 1997 • 45 min
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.
19. Delusions of Murder
Aired 27 February 1997 • 45 min
A devious psychologist uses hypnotism to facilitate his criminal acts, including the murder of his wife.
20. A Passion for Murder
Aired 3 April 1997 • 45 min
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.
21. Blood Brothers Murder
Aired 10 April 1997 • 45 min
A beach boy involved with a gang member's sister is suspected of murdering him. Mark investigates.
22. Physician, Murder Thyself
Aired 24 April 1997 • 45 min
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.
23. Murder in the Air
Aired 24 April 1997 • 45 min
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.
24. The Merry Widow Murder
Aired 1 May 1997 • 45 min
A wealthy woman and her boyfriend dupe Mark and plot to murder her husband.
25. Comedy is Murder
Aired 8 May 1997 • 45 min
A bungling comedian seeks revenge on his former partner when he's cheated out of millions.
26. The Murder of Mark Sloan
Aired 8 May 1997 • 45 min
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.