Trauma Center
When a person is seriously injured in an accident, they often have only one hour to live. Dr. Michael "Cutter" Royce (James Naughton) leads a hospital's specialized emergency department that is designed to make maximum use of that one golden hour to save lives, a trauma center. However, even before that crack medical team can begin, it is the task of paramedics like John Six (Lou Ferrigno) and "Hatter" Pacelli (Alfie Wise) to rescue such victims and get them to the center within that hour. With all the emergencies that occur in their city, this medical team both in the field and in the hospital are challenged to the utmost.
- 1983-1983
- 1 season
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Drama
When a person is seriously injured in an accident, they often have only one hour to live. Dr. Michael "Cutter" Royce (James Naughton) leads a hospital's specialized emergency department that is designed to make maximum use of that one golden hour to save lives, a trauma center. However, even before that crack medical team can begin, it is the task of paramedics like John Six (Lou Ferrigno) and "Hatter" Pacelli (Alfie Wise) to rescue such victims and get them to the center within that hour. With all the emergencies that occur in their city, this medical team both in the field and in the hospital are challenged to the utmost.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1983
Episode 1
Trauma Center (Pilot)
Thu, Sep 22, 1983
Dr. Michael "Cutter" Royce joins McKee Hospital's trauma center unit and must argue budget priorities while treating a pregnant woman involved in a car crash and a roof collapse during a high school prom.
Episode 2
Notes About Courage
Thu, Sep 29, 1983
The continuation of the crossover episode with The Fall Guy (Episode 3x02: Trauma). A stuntman (Douglas Barr) is severely injured, a car accident involving a drunk driver, and Skate's sister visits.
Episode 3
No Easy Days
Thu, Oct 6, 1983
A snake loose bites its victim, a male dancer is shot, and a plane crashes which goes up in flames, trapping a husband and wife.
Episode 4
Breakthrough
Thu, Oct 13, 1983
Six (Lou Ferringo) injures his arm during a hotel fire rescue and attempts to hide it from Sternhauser. Meanwhile, Hooter (Jayne Modean) faces the potential loss of her job from not following through with a doctor's medication order.
Episode 5
No More Heroes
Thu, Oct 20, 1983 60 mins
Six rescues a man who falls from scaling a high rise building. Cutter and Sternhauser are held at gunpoint by a man who's addicted to prescription medication. Brigitte and Hooter attend a single's nightclub that goes up in flames.
Episode 6
Turnaround
Thu, Oct 27, 1983 60 mins
A construction worker is trapped in an elevator and his leg crushed, requiring a field amputation. Decker is mugged in the hospital parking garage. A skydiving accident.
Episode 7
Trail's End
Thu, Nov 10, 1983 60 mins
Brigitte risks her life to save a boy stuck in a smokestack.
Episode 8
Shock Waves
Thu, Nov 17, 1983 60 mins
Cutter, Six, Hatter, and Decker respond to a freeway pileup. Brigitte and Hooter witness a windsurfing accident at the beach.
Episode 9
Silent Sounds
Thu, Nov 24, 1983 60 mins
A boy suffers a critical head injury and loses his hearing after a head on collision. Brigitte, Buck and Hooter respond to a dirt bike accident.
Episode 10
Out of Control
Thu, Dec 8, 1983
A school bus driver is accused of driving under the influence when it crashes and leaves a football player with critical injuries. A badly damaged apartment from a fire leaves an elderly woman homeless.
Episode 11
Line of Fire
Wed, Sep 7, 1983
A man accidentally shoots a marathon runner while cleaning his rifle. An accident at a racetrack.
Episode 12
Win or Lose
Wed, Sep 7, 1983
Episode 13
Smash-Up
Wed, Sep 7, 1983
A man injures his hand on a saw. A car accident.