
Dr. Christian
Based on several films released between 1939 and 1941 starring Jean Hersholt as Dr. Paul Christian, this series picks up with his retirement and as he turns his practice over to his nephew, Dr. Mark Christian.
- 1956-1957
- 1 season
- Drama
Based on several films released between 1939 and 1941 starring Jean Hersholt as Dr. Paul Christian, this series picks up with his retirement and as he turns his practice over to his nephew, Dr. Mark Christian.
Season 1 Episode Guide
39 Episodes 1956 - 1957
Episode 1
The Thin Line
Mon, Oct 1, 1956 30 mins
A noted citizen is seriously injured by an auto and the driver claims the man stepped in front of his car. His story is doubted and Dr. Christian tries to learn the truth.
Episode 2
The Fighter
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
An unscrupulous fight promoter advises Jackie, an arrogant young boxer. Jackie unwisely starts to believe his own publicity and Dr. Christian feels he must intervene for safety reasons.
Episode 3
Escaped Convict
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Dr. Christian is taken hostage by a wounded felon on the run. The criminal expects Christian to operate while have a gun threatening his future.
Episode 4
Homecoming
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Conway is released from a mental hospital and Dr. Christian works to ease his transition to his previous life. But difficulties arise when it becomes clear Conway has little memory regarding his former existence.
Episode 5
The Guardian
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Dr. Christian promises a dying woman he will take care of her daughter. But family members of the deceased have other ideas and Christian finds himself caught in a major feud
Episode 6
Michael Higgins
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Episode 7
Insurance Policy
Mon, Nov 12, 1956 30 mins
Walter Brandon takes out a large life insurance policy and dies shortly afterwards. His widow Betty has enormous feelings of guilt which sends her closer to a nervous breakdown unless Dr. Cristian can help.
Episode 8
Parolee
Mon, Nov 19, 1956 30 mins
Dr. Christian thinks he can help a troubled young man by have his imprisoned brother paroled. But after the older sibling is released it doesn't take long for Christian to realize he's responsible for an enormous mistake.
Episode 9
Orphan
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Ivy is only thirteen when her mother is killed in an auto accident. Before dying the woman has Dr. Christian promise to watch over her daughter. The doctor must fend off several unscrupulous relations.
Episode 10
Locked Memory
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
A Korean War veteran is convinced he accidentally killed his buddy while on a night patrol. The event's trauma has caused him to lose his speech and Dr. Christian works with the man to overcome his past.
Episode 11
Intern
Mon, Dec 10, 1956 30 mins
Frank, a promising young doctor, gives in to family pressure and leaves medicine for the his dad's business. Dr. Christian makes it his mission to have the man return to his career passion.
Episode 12
Cameraman
Mon, Dec 17, 1956 30 mins
Mike's negative attitude toward children is endangering his wife Mary's pregnancy. Dr. Christian must counsel the angry Mike to ensure a healthy mother and baby.
Episode 13
The Legacy
Mon, Dec 24, 1956 30 mins
Dr. Christian is a beneficiary of a recently deceased patient's estate. The good physician has his hands full withe the woman's squabbling relations.
Episode 14
Truck Driver
Mon, Jan 7, 1957 30 mins
A man is fired after getting into a fight with his co-worker. Dr. Christian, with the assistance of his secretary Betty, tries to get the driver his job back at the trucking firm plus get at the reason for the altercation.
Episode 15
Bullet Wound
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
A criminal is wounded and his two brothers decide to get him medical attention. They kidnap Dr. Christian and force him to operate under adverse conditions.
Episode 16
Revenge
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Rufus Corning's wife dies while Dr. Christian is operating on her. The distraught husband vows retribution on the faultless physician. Christian must exist under dire conditions until Rufus can be dealt with.
Episode 17
Company Control
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Episode 18
Jet
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Episode 19
Vaccine
Mon, Feb 11, 1957 30 mins
Episode 20
Mother's Boy
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
An unhappy home existence endangers the health and well being of a youth. Christian must work to stabilize the family so the young man has a chance in life.
Episode 21
Haunted House
Sun, Feb 24, 1957 30 mins
Janis Sommers is convinced her husband is trying to kill her. Dr. Christian is called in to evaluate the wife to see is she's mentally competent or telling the truth.
Episode 22
Hit and Run
Mon, Mar 4, 1957 30 mins
Johnny Haven and his friends are accused of being involved in a tragic auto accident. When they convincingly protest their innocence Dr. Christian decides to conduct his own investigation.
Episode 23
The Bite
Mon, Mar 11, 1957 30 mins
Episode 24
Once a Cop
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Episode 25
The Alien
Mon, Mar 25, 1957 30 mins
Dr. Christian comes to the assistance of a man who entered the United States illegally.
Episode 26
The Payoff
Mon, Apr 1, 1957 30 mins
An man has been unjustly imprisoned years for a robbery he didn't commit. Upon release he retrieves the loot after learning it's location. Dr. Christian tries to convince him to turn over the stolen cash.
Episode 27
Plane Crash
Mon, Apr 8, 1957 30 mins
Judy is a patient of Christian's who is expecting her first baby. Husband Andy is a pilot and when he disappears after his plane crashes the doctor must endeavor to save Judy and her unborn infant's lives.
Episode 28
Amnesia
Mon, Apr 15, 1957 30 mins
Belford stages an auto accident intended to bring about his wife Ruth's demise. She survives but the trauma induces a case of amnesia and Dr. Christian is brought in to help Ruth overcome the experience.
Episode 29
Mark! Danger!
Mon, Apr 22, 1957 30 mins
Episode 30
Fear
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Episode 31
Typhoid
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Dr. Christian learns of a typhoid outbreak and the focus turns to youthful Danny Martin. The lad feels he is a carrier just like his mother. It takes deft sleuthing on Christian's part to uncover the truth.
Episode 32
Poison Control
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
A desperate secretary takes some poison and is admitted to the hospital. As Dr. Christian's patient he must figure out hot to save her life as the toxin has no antidote.
Episode 33
The Philanthropist
Mon, May 20, 1957 30 mins
Dr. Christian is left a large sum of money in someone's will. Christian is baffled as he has no recollection of the person as a former patient.
Episode 34
The Secret
Mon, May 27, 1957 30 mins
Episode 35
Champion
Mon, Jun 3, 1957 30 mins
A boxer, after working hard for his big chance, is about to fight for a championship belt. Dr. Christian learns from an examination that the pugilist will likely go blind from a blow to the head.
Episode 36
Blackmail
Mon, Jun 10, 1957 30 mins
Dr. Christian trusts his nurse Betty implicitly and when she's accused of blackmailing patients he's outraged. Christian works diligently to clear Betty's name.
Episode 37
The Farm
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Episode 38
Rabies
Mon, Jun 24, 1957 30 mins
Dr. Christian invites controversy when one of his older patients is bitten by a rabid dog. The physician feels the man's weak heart will fail with given the shots and he proposes an alternative solution.
Episode 39
Old Man
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 30 mins
Dr. Christian has a delicate task as an older man is having difficulty adjusting to moving in with one of his children.