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Diagnosis: Murder S1E18 — The Plague

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Diagnosis: Murder•Season 1•Episode 18

The Plague

7.8/10 · 121 votesMay 6, 199445 min

Ranked #5 of 19 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

A gangland 'protector' under surveillance by Steve becomes infected with the plague when a medicine bottle is mysteriously switched. Dr. Sloan tries to find the source of the virus before the murderer starts an epidemic.

Directed byPeter Ellis

Written byGerry Conway

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Cast6

Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke

Mark Sloan

Victoria Rowell

Victoria Rowell

Amanda Bentley-Livingston

Scott Baio

Scott Baio

Jack Stewart

Barry Van Dyke

Barry Van Dyke

Steve Sloan

Michael Tucci

Michael Tucci

Norman Briggs

Delores Hall

Delores Hall

Delores Mitchell

Crew5

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Gerry Conway

Writer

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Peter Ellis

Director

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Patrick E. McGinness

Director of Photography

Bob Bralver

Bob Bralver

Stunt Coordinator

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Tom Pryor

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Plague" is episode 18 of Diagnosis: Murder season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 121 votes, ranking #5 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Peter Ellis and written by Gerry Conway, it aired on May 6, 1994.

Next: E19 · Sister Michael Wants You Best of Season 1