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Diagnosis: Murder · S5 · E1

Murder Blues

  • TV-PG
  • Sep 18, 1997
  • 45 min

Steve becomes embroiled in political intrigue after the murder of a city councilman's wife appears to be part of a larger political strategy. Steve investigates two mayoral candidates, the councilman and the chief of police, as well as a rogue detective and his partner, all with strong motives.

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Steve becomes embroiled in political intrigue after the murder of a city councilman's wife appears to be part of a larger political strategy. Steve investigates two mayoral candidates, the councilman and the chief of police, as well as a rogue detective and his partner, all with strong motives.

Season 5

25 episodes
  1. 1Murder Blues

    45 minSep 18, 1997Now viewing

    Steve becomes embroiled in political intrigue after the murder of a city councilman's wife appears to be part of a larger political strategy. Steve investigates two mayoral candidates, the councilman and the chief of police, as well as a rogue detective and his partner, all with strong motives.

  2. 2Open and Shut

    45 minSep 25, 1997

    Mark investigates when a teenage girl is murdered after threatening to reveal her affair with her older lover, a newly appointed state Supreme Court Justice.

  3. 3Malibu Fire

    45 minOct 2, 1997

    A Malibu Hills fire is the backdrop for rising tensions between the residents; a disgraced stockbroker, a naturalist, a worried father, and a land developer. A worried Dr. Sloan deals with his own parental fears when Steve helps fight the fire.

  4. 4Deadly Games

    45 minOct 9, 1997

    Community General is already under increased security, with a high-profile criminal hospitalized, when an important businesswoman is brought in. Mark suspects her security guard has deadly intentions.

  5. 5Slam-Dunk Dead

    45 minOct 16, 1997

    Jesse's new part-time job as trainer of the pro basketball Mustangs turns deadly when he's accused of murdering a star player.

  6. 6Looks Can Kill

    45 minOct 23, 1997

    Dr. Sloan investigates a plastic surgeon when an actress's death apparently results from an infection contracted during surgery.

  7. 7Fatal Impact (1)

    45 minOct 30, 1997

    Mark and Amanda are assigned to the task force investigating an airplane crash. An adversarial FBI agent and Russian mobsters make their assignment more difficult.

  8. 8Fatal Impact (2)

    45 minOct 30, 1997

    Steve and Ron lead the chase for the stolen nuclear material.

  9. 9Must Kill TV

    45 minNov 6, 1997

    The Sloans run into plenty of industry politics when they investigate the death of television network executive, Rachel Woodrall. Seamy revelations about Woodrall's college sorority lead to the killer.

  10. 10Discards

    45 minNov 13, 1997

    Jesse finally reunites with his father. After they narrowly elude an assassin, Jesse begins to realize his father isn't the accountant he's always claimed to be, but rather a spy. The Travis's attempt to discover who's sending the killers.

  11. 11A Mime is a Terrible Thing to Waste

    45 minNov 20, 1997

    A dead mime leads to an investigation of a crooked auto dealer. Randy Wolfe, a woman who's apparently an expert at everything, leads the investigation while continually annoying Steve.

  12. 12Down and Dirty Dead

    45 minDec 11, 1997

    A motorcycle stunt driver has a fatal accident while filming an action video. Steve investigates.

  13. 13Retribution (1)

    45 minJan 8, 1998

    When Steve is shot and falls into a coma, Mark does all in his power to find the assailant, even threatening a suspect with bodily harm. Mark finds himself the prime suspect when Steve's alleged attacker, Gordon Ganza, is murdered and all clues point directly towards Dr. Sloan.

  14. 14Retribution (2)

    45 minJan 15, 1998

    This episode takes place four months after Mark was convicted of murder. Steve is slowly recovering from his wounds and Mark is still rotting in prison. While Mark endures the taunts of fellow death row inmate Malcolm Trainor, Steve and Tanis Archer launch a rogue investigation to find Ganza's real killers.

  15. 15Drill for Death

    45 minJan 22, 1998

    A hospital emergeny preparedness drill turns deadly when an unpopular and ambitious nurse is found dead amid the chaos with an eccentric artist the only witness.

  16. 16Rain of Terror

    45 minJan 29, 1998

    A spat between a girl and her boyfriend leads to an apparent murder, leaving the girl and her mother with a dead body, just as dinner guests Mark and Amanda arrive. Panic sets in, when the body disappears, the power goes out, the roads are impassable, and the attacks begin.

  17. 17Baby Boom

    45 minFeb 5, 1998

    A madman charges into a Lamaze class with a bomb, claiming that a fertility doctor was cheating him. Everything is complicated further when said doctor turns up dead.

  18. 18Talked to Death

    45 minFeb 26, 1998

    Ratings seeking stunts by TV talk show hosts Darren & Mary has tragic results.

  19. 19An Education in Murder

    45 minMar 5, 1998

    When a rash of deaths at a high school revolve around one 'helpful' young girl, Dr. Sloan risks his own life to uncover the murderer.

  20. 20Murder at the Finish Line

    45 minMar 26, 1998

    Dr. Sloan investigates to find out who's behind the death of a driver in a speedway crash.

  21. 21First Do No Harm

    45 minApr 16, 1998

    When a young girl is rushed into the hospital in need of immediate treatment, but dies due to a HMO's negligence, Dr. Travis and Community General are sued for negligence. Dr. Sloan must choose between his ethical convictions and the hospital.

  22. 22Promises to Keep

    45 minApr 23, 1998

    The Matthews family is reunited after years apart. Here, Ryan and Tess Matthews come to LA to help Kate when she's in trouble with a con man.

  23. 23Food Fight

    45 minApr 30, 1998

    Dr. Travis gets involved in the treacherous and deadly trade of catering when he oversees the annual charity banquet.

  24. 24Obsession (1)

    45 minMay 7, 1998

    Dr. Sloan insists that a man he helped condemn to death for a series of bombings is guilty, even after a post-execution explosion.

  25. 25Obsession (2)

    45 minMay 14, 1998

    Three months after the execution of Lewis Sweeney, explosions are still rocking the LA area every four days. The unpopular Dr. Sloan continues his efforts to nail Carter Sweeney for the bombings.

Guest stars

Angie DickinsonCapt. Cynthia Pike
Kent McCordDetective Tony Stang
Martin MilnerDetective Frank Halloran
James DarrenCouncilman Matthew Watson
Patrick M.J. FinertyReporter
Yumi IwamaJan Yanihiro
Darwyn CarsonReporter
Fred DryerPolice Chief Masters
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