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China Beach S4E8 — One Small Step

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China Beach•Season 4•Episode 8

One Small Step

8.5/10 · 45 votesDec 1, 1990

Ranked #3 of 16 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

Suddenly back home and missing one leg, Boonie begins a slow and painful re-entry into civilian life with the comfort of a loving nurse.

Directed bySteve Dubin

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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Steve Dubin

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Episode Summary

"One Small Step" is episode 8 of China Beach season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 45 votes, ranking #3 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Steve Dubin and written by John Wells, it aired on December 1, 1990.

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