Diagnosis Murder – Season 5

Season 5 (Episode 25)

Air Date: 14 May 1998

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Harry J. Lennix (Ron Wagner)

Guest Stars
Arye Gross (Carter Sweeney), Connie Blankenship (Sharon Ellison), Dennis Boutsikaris (Neil Burnside), Stephanie Niznik (Caitlin Sweeney), Jasper Armstrong Marsalis (C.J.), Les Vance (Reporter #2)

Episode Notes

• Episode is set three months after the events in Obsession
• Business: Bray Gallery

Season 5 (Episode 24)

Air Date: 7 May 1998

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Harry J. Lennix (Ron Wagner)

Guest Stars
Arye Gross (Carter Sweeney), Connie Blankenship (Sharon Ellison), Orson Bean (Lewis Sweeney), Dennis Boutsikaris (Neil Burnside), Stephanie Niznik (Caitlin Sweeney), Patrice Chanel (Sally Preston), Steve Valentine (Art Gallery Owner), Stephanie Kissner (Reporter #1)

Notable Guest Stars

Orson Bean

Dennis Boutsikaris

Arye Gross

Episode Notes

• Location: County Courts Building
• Business: Regan Sweeney Designs
• Radio Station: KCDM Talk Radio

Season 5 (Episode 23)

Air Date: 30 April 1998

Writer: Jacquelyn Blain

Director: Ron Satlof

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Kim Little (Nurse Susan Hilliard)

Guest Stars
Leslie Easterbrook (Helen Frolick), Conrad Janis (Willie Andrews), David L. Lander (Fred McCarren), Erin Moran (Cynthia Bennett), Don Most (Emerson Horn), Pat Morita (Martin Gaylord), Kevin McNally (EMT)

Notable Guest Stars

Leslie Easterbrook

Conrad Janis

David L. Lander

Erin Moran

Pat Morita

Don Most

Production Notes

• Leslie Easterbrook and David L. Lander starred in the TV series Laverne and Shirley (1976-1983)
• Conrad Janis starred in the TV series Mork and Mindy (1978-1982)
• Erin Moran, Pat Morita and Don Most starred in the TV series Happy Days (1974-1984)

Season 5 (Episode 22)

Air Date: 23 April 1998

Writers: David Bennett Carren and J. Larry Carroll

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Gary Graham (Ryan Matthews), Elsie Shirley (Tess Matthews), Troy Evans (Gavin Cutler), Pam Tillis (Kate Matthews), Michael Storm (Morris Wheaton), Joseph Whipp (Patrick Norton), Christopher John Fields (Eddie Ward), Marla Frees (Ilona Odell), Lee Newman (Detective #2)

Production Notes

• This episode was the sequel to Season 2, Episode 20 of Promised Land (1996-1999) entitled “Total Security”

Season 5 (Episode 21)

Air Date: 16 April 1998

Writer: Ernest Kinoy

Director: Vincent McEveety

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Alan Oppenheimer (Dr. Leonard Gould), Jason Schombing (Melvin Pinter), Richard Fancy (Harold F. Lomax), Nancy Youngblut (Nancy Rush), Neil Dickson (Dr. Arthur Holbine), Davenia McFadden (Betty Pearson), Paul Picerni (Judge Kenyon), Bianca Rassini (Lena Rizzoli), Debra Sharkey (Andrea Turner), Kimberly Moss (Thelma), Gavin Glennon (Trent Erdman), Damara Reilley (HMO Attorney), Kevin McNally (EMT)

Notable Guest Stars

Alan Oppenheimer

Paul Picerni

Episode Notes

• Business: Triax Multihealth Inc.

Season 5 (Episode 20)

Air Date: 26 March 1998

Writers: J. Larry Carroll and David Bennett Carren

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
R.D. Call (Eddie Wallace), James Morrison (Lloyd Nichols), Marina Sirtis (Mary Ann Eagin), Billy Galla (George Halsey), Brian Gaskell (Alan Wallace), Scott Layne (Matt Thomas), Christian Aubert (Lambert), Tommy Kendall (Himself)

Notable Guest Stars

Marina Sirtis

Episode Notes

• Event: Cal Pac 500
• Racing Teams: Team Eagin; Team NRG; KRE Racing
• Businesses: Pennisive Shock Shock; Valvaline; Belno Battery; SFR; Bossh; Good Hair; Vallant Racing; Tashira; Reycham; PPC

Season 5 (Episode 19)

Air Date: 15 March 1998

Teleplay: Jacquelyn Blain

Story: Jacquelyn Blain, D. O’Brian and Paul Rendle

Director: Frank Thackery

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Kim Little (Nurse Susan Hilliard)

Guest Stars
Danielle Harris (Noelle Andrew), Paige Moss (Kelly Denero), Will Estes (Erik Fincher), Jamie Bruneau (Chad), Constance Zimmer (Lisa Blake), Heather Marie Wayne (Shannon Young), Torie Lee Lynch (Allison), Matthew John Graeser (Charlie MacIntyre)

Episode Notes

• School: Norrington Hall
• Business: Genero Cafe

Season 5 (Episode 18)

Air Date: 26 February 1998

Writer: Joyce Burditt

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Regis Philbin (Darren Tate), Kathie Lee Gifford (Mary Montgomery), Todd Susman (Tom Grant), Ian Ogilvy (Larry Duggin), Mary Frann (Lucy Caruso), Phyllis Diller (Herself), Army Archerd (Himself), Greg Lauren (Freddie), Louise Abernathy (Female Audience Member), Venessa Blair (Bernice), Susan Isaacs (Deborah)

Notable Guest Stars

Mary Frann

Kathie Lee Gifford

Regis Philbin

Episode Notes

• Business: Daypart Productions
• TV Show: Darren and Mary Live

Season 5 (Episode 17)

Air Date: 5 February 1998

Writer: Jacquelyn Blain

Director: Vincent McEveety

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Sam McMurray (Bob Bare), Lisa Cerasoli (Sheryl Winter), Mary McDonough (Colleen Akins), John Cygan (Dr. Adam Embry), Eileen Seeley (Patricia Callender), Barbara K. Whinnery (Lorraine Bare), Jill Carroll (Juliet), Maia Winters (Laura Clancy), Thomas Crawford (Roger Clancy), Christina Marx (Kathye Appleton)

Notable Guest Stars

Mary McDonough

Season 5 (Episode 16)

Air Date: 29 January 1998

Writer: Craig Tepper

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Adrienne Barbeau (Vivian Sanderson), Ele Keats (Amy Sanderson), Andy Shreeman (Dana Neal), John O’Hurley (David Coopersmith), Phina Oruche (Elena Martin), Race Nelson (Pierce Maxwell), Mike Storms (TV Weather Man)

Notable Guest Stars

Adrienne Barbeau

Season 5 (Episode 15)

Air Date: 22 January 1998

Writer: Robin Madden

Director: Ron Satlof

Synopsis

Recurring Actors (Characters)
Kim Little (Nurse Hilliard)

Guest Stars
Elliott Gould (Payton Cartwright), Loretta Swit (Maggie Denning), Jamie Farr (Doug Hanson), William Christopher (Art Amador), Christopher Norris (Corinne Hatcher), Sally Kellerman (Adele Botsford), Kevin McNally (EMT #1), Tami-Adrian George (EMT #2), Vaughn Roberts (EMT #3)

Notable Guest Stars

William Christopher

Jamie Farr

Elliott Gould

Sally Kellerman

Loretta Swit

Production Notes

• Elliott Gould and Sally Kellerman starred in the film M*A*S*H (1970)
• William Christopher, Jamie Farr and Loretta Swit starred in the TV series M*A*S*H (1972-1983)
• Christopher Norris starred in the TV series Trapper John M.D. (1979-1986)

Season 5 (Episode 14)

Air Date: 15 January 1998

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Fred Dryer (Police Chief Masters)

Guest Stars
Susan Gibney (Sgt. Tanis Archer), James Stephens (Ian Trainor), Neal McDonough (Ross Canin), Dennis Lipscomb (Malcolm Trainor), Michael Bailey Smith (Guard #1), Robb Skyler (Harvey Mittlebaum), Morgana Rae (Secretary)

Episode Notes

• Set four months after the events in Retribution
• Business: Ian Trainor and Associates ~ Certified Public Accountants