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China Beach S4E1 — History: Part I: The Big Bang
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China Beach•Season 4•Episode 1

History: Part I: The Big Bang

8.0/10 · 53 votesSep 29, 1990

Ranked #12 of 16 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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In 1985, a reunion between Boonie and Dr. Richard stirs up memories of their first meeting in Vietnam in 1966. It also brings up questions for Boonie's 18-year-old adopted daughter, Karen.

Directed byJohn Sacret Young
Written byJohn Wells
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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

Brian Wimmer

Brian Wimmer

Boonie Lanier

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John Wells

John Wells

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John Sacret Young

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Episode Summary

"History: Part I: The Big Bang" is episode 1 of China Beach season 4. It scored 8.0/10 from 53 votes, ranking #12 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by John Sacret Young and written by John Wells, it aired on September 29, 1990.

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