Diagnosis Murder – Murder by the Busload

Season 4 (Episode 9)

Air Date: 7 November 1996

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Marietta DePrima (Melora Jackson), Kathy Evison (Paramedic Tanya Wells), Danielle Nicolet (Sara Gilbey), Kevin Richardson (Ray Paige), Richard Riehle (Dustin Woods), Nancy Youngblut (Nancy Rush, RN), Tony Colitti (Paramedic), Joseph Whipp (Bus Driver), Del Harris (Himself), Paige Carter (EMT #5), Kris Iyer (EMT #4), Helena V. Lewis (EMT #3), Bob Minor (Homeless Man/Lou Kupfer), Melissa Nickert (EMT #2), Spike Silver (Fred Talisker)

Production Notes

  • Michael Tucci does not appear in this episode

 

← An Explosive Murder A Candidate for Murder →

Diagnosis Murder – An Explosive Murder

Season 4 (Episode 8)

Air Date: 31 October 1996

Writer: Dean Hargrove

Director: Stephen Miner

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Tracey Gold (Amy), Eric McCormack (Boyd Merrick), Michael Marich (Nick Keefer), Charles Esten (Joe Carter), Lisa Dean Ryan (Sheila Clayton), Richard Cummings Jr. (Agent Doug Roberts), Seth Isler (Shrimp City Restaurant Owner), Robert Clohessy (Merrick’s Bodyguard), Gregory Scott Cummins (Dark Haired Renegade Brother), Clayton Murray (Blonde Haired Renegade Brother), Joel Stoffer (Young Man), Lance Wilson-White (Cramer), Tony Fugate (Surfer), Yolanda Snowball (Nurse)


Notable Guest Stars

Tracey GoldTracey Gold
Eric McCormackEric McCormack

Episode Notes

  • Businesses: Shrimp City; Captain’s Cabin; Le Mort-Rat

 

← Murder Can Be Murder Murder by the Busload →

Diagnosis Murder – Murder Can Be Murder

Season 4 (Episode 7)

Air Date: 24 October 1996

Writer: Tom Chehak

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Alan Rachins (Dr. Frank Denardi), Josh Taylor (Jack Peterson), Stephen Lee (Gerry Jackson), Gary Grossman (Myron Hubbell), Steven Barr (Dean Stroll), Ever Carradine (Debbie), Tony Colitti (Paramedic), Terri Hoyos (Diane), Shirley Jordan (Nurse), Alex Wexo (Ben Puckett)


Notable Guest Stars

Alan RachinsAlan Rachins
Josh TaylorJosh Taylor

 

← A Model Murder An Explosive Murder →

Diagnosis Murder – A Model Murder

Season 4 (Episode 6)

Air Date: 17 October 1996

Writer: Sam Egan

Director: Vincent McEveety

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Lesley-Anne Down (Catherine Windsor), Jason Clarke (Rick ‘Slick’ Brooks), Jessica Collins (Wendy Windsor), Drew Snyder (Father Bosley), Eric Winzenried (Jackson Burleigh), Scott Leva (Ray Donovan)


Notable Guest Stars

Lesley-Anne DownLesley-Anne Down

Episode Notes

  • Location: Harlow Professional Building
  • Businesses: Windsor Photo Studio; Spectron Structural Analysis Engineers

 

← X Marks the Murder: Part 2 Murder Can Be Murder →

Diagnosis Murder – X Marks the Murder: Part 2

Season 4 (Episode 5)

Air Date: 10 October 1996

Writer: Lindsay Harrison

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Gregory Itzin (Andrew King), Kurt Fuller (Dr. Albert Blank), Charles Chun (Colleague), David Dunard (Bill – Station Owner), Roger Hewlett (Uniform Cop), Tom Jourden (Photographer), Lance Nichols (Car Jacker), Frank Novak (Bartender), Harley Zumbrum (Pool Hall Owner), Greg Benson (Reporter #3), Mary Amadeo Ingersoll (Reporter), Carolyn Pemberton (Reporter #2)


Notable Guest Stars

Kurt Fuller
Gregory ItzinGregory Itzin

Episode Notes

  • Location: City Morgue
  • Business: Jax Bar and Grill

 

← X Marks the Murder: Part 1 A Model Murder →

Diagnosis Murder – X Marks the Murder: Part 1

Season 4 (Episode 4)

Air Date: 10 October 1996

Writer: Lindsay Harrison

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Gregory Itzin (Andrew King), Kurt Fuller (Dr. Albert Blank), Ellen Crawford (Mrs. Underwood), Michele Scarabelli (Leah King), Laura Stepp (Elizabeth Martley), Christopher B. Duncan (Bobby Scott), John F. O’Donohue (Jail Guard), John Schneider (Michael Dern)


Notable Guest Stars

Kurt FullerKurt Fuller
Gregory ItzinGregory Itzin
John SchneiderJohn Schneider

Episode Notes

  • Location: Chilmark Apartments

 

← Murder on Thin Ice X Marks the Murder: Part 2 →

Diagnosis Murder – Murder on Thin Ice

Season 4 (Episode 3)

Air Date: 3 October 1996

Writer: Robin Madden

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Peggy Fleming (Herself), Julie Benz (Julie Miller), Mark Derwin (Sean Farlow), Michael Bryan French (Soft Drink Commercial Producer), J. Robin Miller (Debbie Monroe), James Lesure (Skate Shop Clerk), Skip Stellrecht (Officer Ross), Tai Babilonia (Herself), Randy Gardner (Himself), Tom Bailey (The Officer), Lisa Dinkins (Reporter #1), Lucy Lin (T.V. Reporter), Don Familton (Reporter #3), Ed McCready (Reporter #2)

Episode Notes

  • Location: Ice Palace
  • Competition: Pan American Figure Skating Trials

 

← Murder Can Be Contagious X Marks the Murder: Part 1 →

Diagnosis Murder – Murder Can Be Contagious

Season 4 (Episode 2)

Air Date: 26 September 1996

Writers: Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin

Director: Vincent McEveety

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Roger Aaron Brown (Clark Easton – Attorney), Cindy Katz (Gayle Wentworth), Eric Menyuk (Peter), Wayne Péré (Ray Dinino), John Vargas (Sebastian Dupré), Ken Howard (Special Agent Dunleavy), Cody Glenn (Police Officer), Rebecca McFarland (Janie), Richard Wright (Security Guard)


Notable Guest Stars

Roger Aaron BrownRoger Aaron Brown
Ken HowardKen Howard

 

← Murder by Friendly Fire Murder on Thin Ice →

Diagnosis Murder – Murder by Friendly Fire

Season 4 (Episode 1)

Air Date: 19 September 1996

Writer: Gillian Horvath

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Kim Johnston Ulrich (Janine Vogel), Robert Hooks (Andrew Chivers – City Attorney), Richard Joseph Paul (Daniel Brent – Attorney), Brent Huff (Officer Doug Vogel), Claudette Roche (Carol), Jonathan Banks (Max Jupe), David Shackelford (Gun Shop Proprietor), Robin Stapler (Linda), Vance Bjorklund (LAPD Honor Guard Leader)


Notable Guest Stars

Jonathan BanksJonathan Banks
Kim Johnston UlrichKim Johnston Ulrich

 

← Left-Handed Murder Murder Can Be Contagious →

Diagnosis Murder – Left-Handed Murder

Season 3 (Episode 18)

Air Date: 3 May 1996

Writer: Mark Masuoka

Director: Jonathan Frakes

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Tim Choate (Evan Houston), Julie Condra (Heather Michaels), Matthew Faison (Raymond Bergman), Nancy Lee Grahn (Terri Michaels), Christina Pickles (Bea Michaels), John Reilly (Preston Michaels), Julie St. Claire (Lanni), Hallie Todd (Susan Stimpson), Lawrence Craig (Pedestrian)

 

← FMurder Murder by Friendly Fire →

Diagnosis Murder – FMurder

Season 3 (Episode 17)

Air Date: 26 April 1996

Teleplay: Gerry Conway

Story: Gerry Conway and Steve Hattman

Director: Christian I. Nyby II

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Morton Downey Jr. (Carl Burke), Steve Eastin (Russ Marsh), Carey Eidel (Jimmy), Kene Holliday (Burke’s Producer), Mimi Lieber (Rosie), Roger Howarth (Radio Host), Vicki Lawrence (Kitty Lynn Hastings), Elayn Taylor (Nurse)

Episode Notes

  • TV Show: At Home with Kitty Lynn

 

← Murder by the Book Left-Handed Murder →

Diagnosis Murder – Murder by the Book

Season 3 (Episode 16)

Air Date: 19 April 1996

Writers: Tom Chehak and Steve Hattman

Director: Christopher Hibler

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Rick Dees (Rick Dees), Troy Evans (Dr. Bannerman), Cyndi Pass (Shauna Teague), Tony Pierce (Thomas L. Pitt), Jeri Lynn Ryan (Melissa Farnes), Musetta Vander (Carrie), Susan Powter (Janet Block), Beatie Pompa (Maid), Michael Kagan (Earl Slybotsky), Lee Newman (Swarthy Man)


Notable Guest Stars

Rick DeesRick Dees
Jeri RyanJeri Lynn Ryan

 

← Mind Over Murder FMurder →