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Diagnosis: Murder S7E1 — The Roast
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Diagnosis: Murder•Season 7•Episode 1

The Roast

7.8/10 · 128 votesSep 23, 199945 min

Ranked #7 of 24 in Season 7•+0.1 vs season avg

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A comedy roast in Mark's honor is ruined by a double murder.

Directed byChristopher Hibler
Written byMark Solomon
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Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke

Mark Sloan

Victoria Rowell

Victoria Rowell

Amanda Bentley-Livingston

Charlie Schlatter

Charlie Schlatter

Jesse Travis

Barry Van Dyke

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Steve Sloan

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Christopher Hibler

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Bob Bralver

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Frank Thackery

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Nell Arnold

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Mark Solomon

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Episode Summary

"The Roast" is episode 1 of Diagnosis: Murder season 7. It scored 7.8/10 from 128 votes, ranking #7 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Christopher Hibler and written by Mark Solomon, it aired on September 23, 1999.

Next: E2 · Sleeping MurderBest of Season 7