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China Beach S4E7 — One Giant Leap

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China Beach•Season 4•Episode 7

One Giant Leap

8.3/10 · 49 votesNov 17, 1990

Ranked #6 of 16 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

In 1969, China Beach watches from afar as the first men land on the moon. McMurphy simmers jealously as Dr. Richard falls for a new nurse. Beckett entertains a group of USO singers in his G.R.U. hut. A disturbed Boonie meets with a tragic accident.

Directed byMichael Katleman, John Sacret Young, John Wells

Written byJosef Anderson

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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

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Dodger Winslow

Robert Picardo

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Dick Richard

Concetta Tomei

Concetta Tomei

Lila Garreau

Brian Wimmer

Brian Wimmer

Boonie Lanier

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Josef Anderson

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Michael Katleman

Michael Katleman

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John Sacret Young

Director

John Wells

John Wells

Director

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Episode Summary

"One Giant Leap" is episode 7 of China Beach season 4. It scored 8.3/10 from 49 votes, ranking #6 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Michael Katleman, John Sacret Young, John Wells and written by Josef Anderson, it aired on November 17, 1990.

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