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St. Elsewhere S5E17 — Schwarzwald
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St. Elsewhere•Season 5•Episode 17

Schwarzwald

8.4/10 · 52 votesFeb 11, 198760 min

Ranked #14 of 23 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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Rosenthal tries to help her obese daughter cope with her problems; Axelrod's father brings a dog to the hospital for chemotherapy; Dr. Turner reluctantly reveals the ultrasound results to a couple looking for the perfect baby; and Dr. Westphall continues to try and find a

Directed byAllan Arkush
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William Daniels

William Daniels

Mark Craig

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

Daniel Auschlander

Bonnie Bartlett

Bonnie Bartlett

Ellen Craig

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

Victor Ehrlich

Stephen Furst

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Elliot Axelrod

Bruce Greenwood

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Seth Griffin

Eric Laneuville

Eric Laneuville

Luther Hawkins

Howie Mandel

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Wayne Fiscus

Cindy Pickett

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Carol Novino

David Morse

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Jack Morrison

Ed Flanders

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Donald Westphall

Christina Pickles

Christina Pickles

Helen Rosenthal

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Allan Arkush

Allan Arkush

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Episode Summary

"Schwarzwald" is episode 17 of St. Elsewhere season 5. It scored 8.4/10 from 52 votes, ranking #14 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Allan Arkush, it aired on February 11, 1987.

Next: E18 · You Again?Best of Season 5