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China Beach S3E5 — Independence Day

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China Beach•Season 3•Episode 5

Independence Day

7.7/10 · 49 votesOct 25, 1989

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

China Beach celebrates a soggy Independence Day with Boonie and Holly trying to keep everyone's spirits up, McMurphy dealing with a love struck private as she tries to sort out her feelings for Dr. Bernard, Lila and the Sarge discussing the future and Beckett and

Directed byMimi Leder

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Seasons4

Cast11

Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Colleen McMurphy

Marg Helgenberger

Marg Helgenberger

KC Koloski

Michael Boatman

Michael Boatman

Samuel Beckett

Troy Evans

Troy Evans

Bob Pepper

Nancy Giles

Nancy Giles

Frankie Bunsen

Jeff Kober

Jeff Kober

Dodger Winslow

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Dick Richard

Concetta Tomei

Concetta Tomei

Lila Garreau

Ned Vaughn

Ned Vaughn

Jeff Hyers

Brian Wimmer

Brian Wimmer

Boonie Lanier

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

Holly Pelegrino

Crew1

Mimi Leder

Mimi Leder

Director

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Episode Summary

"Independence Day" is episode 5 of China Beach season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 49 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Mimi Leder, it aired on October 25, 1989.

Next: E6 · Ghosts Best of Season 3