The Practice
Jules Bedford and his son David are doctors who often clash: Jules is working-class, David lives in a wealthy neighborhood. Jules is assisted by longtime nurse Molly and receptionist Helen. David and his wife Jenny have two sons.
- 1976-1977
- 2 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy
Jules Bedford and his son David are doctors who often clash: Jules is working-class, David lives in a wealthy neighborhood. Jules is assisted by longtime nurse Molly and receptionist Helen. David and his wife Jenny have two sons.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 1
The Dream
Wed, Oct 13, 1976
Dr. Jules has an eccentric new patient (Lucille Ball) who claims to see visions of her own death. When she correctly predicts that a chandelier will fall, Dr. Jules starts to take her seriously. With the date of her predicted demise fast approaching, she is hospitalized, where she undergoes emergency brain surgery, saving her life.
Episode 2
Helen's Beau
Fri, Oct 22, 1976
Dr. Jules is concerned about his receptionist Helen's lack of a love life. The good doctor decides to match make, arranging for Helen to date a nice intern Dr. Fisk, not aware the young man is gay.
Episode 3
Judy Sinclair
Wed, Oct 27, 1976 30 mins
Judy is the mother of Pete, a disabled boy, and is putting off an operation fearing the consequences if it goes badly. The Bedfords step in to persuade her to undergo surgery, assuring Judy her Pete will be fine in their care.
Episode 4
It's All in the Head
Wed, Nov 3, 1976
Davis hires Rhonda, an attractive woman, to work as a secretary in office. Jules notices the mutual attraction between the two and interferes to prevent any infidelity on the part of his son.
Episode 5
The Snow Job
Wed, Dec 1, 1976
Dr. Jules and son Dr. David are stranded on the 16th floor of a high rise when a resident goes into labor. The two physicians prepare to deliver the baby amidst difficult circumstances.
Episode 6
A Doctor's Doctor
Wed, Dec 8, 1976
Dr. Jules needs his gall bladder removed and objects to his son performing the surgery. Once admitted he unsurprisingly proves to be a difficult patient. But Murphy, his philosophical roommate, helps to change his attitude.
Episode 7
Carlotta
Wed, Dec 22, 1976
Carlotta, an old girlfriend of Jules, reappears and is intent on making the physician her next husband. Carlotta promises a large donation to the hospital if Jules agrees to marry her.
Episode 8
Jules Takes a Partner
Wed, Dec 29, 1976
Jules decides to help a retired friend, Dr. Harrigan, who is complaining of boredom. Jules shares his office space with his colleague but Harrigan and Bedford's style of practicing medicine soon clash.
Episode 9
Oh, Brother
Wed, Jan 26, 1977
David and Jenny are troubled by the twenty year estrangement of Jules and his brother Harry. They try to reconcile the two which goes well at first until Jules learns Harry tried to pay an old debt with a bad check.
Episode 10
Jules and Lenny
Tue, Sep 6, 1977
Jules and Molly go away together for the weekend. They tell each other that they love each other
Episode 11
Mulligan
Tue, Sep 6, 1977
A one man show as Jules talks to his friend Mulligan, who has just passed away.
Episode 12
Jules in Jail
Tue, Sep 6, 1977
Episode 13
Molly and Jules
Tue, Sep 6, 1977
Jules and Molly go away for the weekend. They tell each other they love each other.