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Dr. Jake Goodwin was the brave and brash chief of neurosurgery at Lowell Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Goodwin and his dedicated staff, including chief resident Ortega, second-year resident Purcell and admissions nurse Stanton, fought to save the lives and cure the illnesses of their patients. Dr. Varga was the hospital's director.
- 1975-1976
- 1 season
- NBC
- Drama
Dr. Jake Goodwin was the brave and brash chief of neurosurgery at Lowell Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Goodwin and his dedicated staff, including chief resident Ortega, second-year resident Purcell and admissions nurse Stanton, fought to save the lives and cure the illnesses of their patients. Dr. Varga was the hospital's director.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1975 - 1976
Episode 0
One of Our Own
Mon, May 5, 1975
Episode 1
Point of Maximum Pressure
Wed, Sep 10, 1975 60 mins
Dr. Jake Goodwin faces a new group of medical residents and informs them that some won't make it as doctors. It's not to long before his prophecy begins to be fulfilled.
Episode 2
Come at Last to Love
Wed, Sep 17, 1975 60 mins
A pregnant female patient refuses needed brain surgery because she fears how it will affect her unborn child. A nurse volunteers to test a vaccine developed by a doctor she loves.
Episode 3
Sleepless and Pale Eyelids
Wed, Sep 24, 1975 60 mins
Sybil, an alluring young patient, has a history of romancing young doctors to their misfortune. Dr. Jake tries to warn one of his colleagues away from the attractive woman but he may be too late.
Episode 4
Knives of Chance
Wed, Oct 1, 1975 60 mins
When a patient's life is endangered by a incorrect diagnosis by Dr. Perry Wells, Dr. Goodwin faces a dilemma. He must inform the resident he was selected for medical scool because he was a minority, not because he was qualified.
Episode 5
But Who Will Bless Thy Daughter Norah?
Wed, Oct 8, 1975 60 mins
Carole Williams, an overweight and unhappy college student, becomes a patient of Dr. Goodwin. When he shows sympathy for her situation she falls in love with him, not being used to genuine kindness..
Episode 6
Watchman, Who Will Guard Thy Sheep?
Wed, Oct 29, 1975 60 mins
A high powered movie executive checks in as a patient and starts ordering everyone around. Dr. Jake Goodwin must figure out a way to get the man to relax.
Episode 7
Vital Signs
Wed, Nov 5, 1975 60 mins
Young Steve Schrader arrives at the hospital showing injuries related to abuse as does another child. The staff's hands are tied though when the victims refuse to cooperate with the authorities.
Episode 8
My Cup Runneth Over
Wed, Nov 12, 1975 60 mins
A resident suspects an senior doctor has made an misdiagnosis and wants to run a test to prove it. But the procedure has a chance of being fatal creating push back until Jake backs the younger man.
Episode 10
And Sorrow for Angels
Wed, Dec 10, 1975 60 mins
A strong willed female intern clashes with other staff including a young priest. When a terminally ill patient of hers dies she's accused of malpractice.
Episode 11
Surgeon, Heal Thyself
Wed, Dec 17, 1975 60 mins
Dr. Raloh Keyes has a hard time moving forward four years after his wife and daughter died tragically, Dr. Goodwin tries to get him move beyond his grief and become the outstanding physician he once was.
Episode 12
And Hear a Sudden Cry
Wed, Jan 7, 1976 60 mins
Angela Sloane, a former model, has resorted to heroin addict and theft in order to ease severe pain resulting from a sciatic nerve injury. Dr. Goodwin and his team perform brain surgery in an attempt to help her.
Episode 13
Lullabye
Wed, Jan 14, 1976 60 mins
A policewoman refuses to believe she needs a surgical operation until she meets the dedicated doctor whose been put in charge of her case.