Diagnosis: Murder: Season 5
- 1997
- 25 episodes
Season 5 of Diagnosis: Murder premiered on September 18, 1997 and has 25 episodes, from "Murder Blues" to "Obsession (2)". The last episode aired on May 14, 1998.
Where to watch Diagnosis: Murder
In the United States, you can stream Diagnosis: Murder on Philo. It is on streaming services in 20 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Murder BluesAired September 18, 1997
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.
Guest stars
- Angie Dickinson Capt. Cynthia Pike
- Kent McCord Detective Tony Stang
- Martin Milner Detective Frank Halloran
- James Darren Councilman Matthew Watson
- Patrick M.J. Finerty Reporter
- Yumi Iwama Jan Yanihiro
- Darwyn Carson Reporter
- Fred Dryer Police Chief Masters
Episode 2Open and ShutAired September 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.
Guest stars
- James Read David McReynolds
- Robert Stack Peter McReynolds
- Carol Huston Helen Porter
- Terry Lester Jeffrey Porter
- Tucker Smallwood District Attorney Ferris
- Jimmie F. Skaggs Otis
- Marisa Coughlan Allison Porter
Episode 3Malibu FireAired October 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.
Guest stars
- Marisol Nichols Sally Tremont
- Robert Fuller Chris Newman
- Randolph Mantooth Mayor Bill Tremont
- Brian Patrick Clarke Jerry Grayle
- Gabriel Bologna Howard Pucell
- Richard Gross Gus Collier
- Jennifer Tighe Rebecca Fleetwood
Episode 4Deadly GamesAired October 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.
Guest stars
- Victoria Tennant Victoria Larkin
- Michael Beck Frank Waldeck
- Patricia Charbonneau Fed. Marshal Monica Shattuck
- Jack Kehler Larry Dobbs
- Rick Fitts Metal Detector Guard
- Edward Edwards Dr. Craig Tobias
- Keana Hall Nurse
- Sarah Zinsser Maid
Episode 5Slam-Dunk DeadAired October 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.
Guest stars
- Mathew St. Patrick Howie Lanier
- Dan Gilvezan Kent Beaudine
- Mark L. Taylor Neil Rider
- Ken Howard David Clarke
- Courtney Gains Dwayne Roberts
- Lorenzo Newton Desmond Conway
- Lori Fetrick Rochelle
- Bobby Johnson Director
Episode 6Looks Can KillAired October 23, 1997
Dr. Sloan investigates a plastic surgeon when an actress's death apparently results from an infection contracted during surgery.
Guest stars
- Shelley Hack Dr. Elaine Denell
- Signy Coleman Julia Brush
- Neil Roberts Dr. Shurmur
- Jill Whelan Nancy Stewart
- Anthony Michael Hall Dr. Johnson
- Larry Pennell Dr. Arthur
- Wanda Acuna Lane Lyons
- Christopher Burgard Martin
Episode 7Fatal Impact (1)Aired October 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.
Guest stars
- Endre Hules Serge Otrasky
- Yumi Iwama Jan Yanihiro
- Renee Raudman Air Traffic Controller
- José Rey Air Traffic Controller
- Darwyn Carson Reporter
- Steven Anderson Ted Sherman
- Dey Young Diane Trent
- Cliff DeYoung Lyle Guthrie
Episode 8Fatal Impact (2)Aired October 30, 1997
Steve and Ron lead the chase for the stolen nuclear material.
Guest stars
- Steven Anderson Ted Sherman
- Madison Mason Rathbone
- Dey Young Diane Trent
- Cliff DeYoung Lyle Guthrie
- Valorie Armstrong Dr. Sharon Fleming
- Harry Lennix Agent Ron Wagner
Episode 9Must Kill TVAired November 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.
Guest stars
- Peter Graves Peter Graves
- Fred Willard Harry Fellows
- Erik Estrada Erik Estrada
- John Aniston Carlton Everest
- Jaleel White Jaleel White
- Tom Gallop Phil Zarkin
- Michele Greene Rachel Woodrall
- Molly Hagan Paige Jennings
Episode 10DiscardsAired November 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.
Guest stars
- Robert Vaughn Alexander Drake
- Patrick Macnee John Garrison
- Barbara Bain Cinnamon Carter
- Robert Culp Dane Travis
- Phil Morris Jim Kesler
- Ted Mattison Bruce
Episode 11A Mime is a Terrible Thing to WasteAired November 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.
Guest stars
- Rachel York Randy Wolfe
- Tim DeKay Sonny Burnett
- Alex Hyde-White Efrem Connors
- Kim Lankford Chelsea Drew
- Ken Kercheval Duke Fallon
- David Ackert Todd
- Dimitri Diatchenko Curt
- Marshall Manesh Maitre'd
Episode 12Down and Dirty DeadAired December 11, 1997
A motorcycle stunt driver has a fatal accident while filming an action video. Steve investigates.
Guest stars
- Shane van Dyke Jake Hallman
- Carey van Dyke Kyle Lewis
- Josh Roman Jeremy
- Jules Douglas Spleen
- Yelba Osorio Casey
- Dendrie Taylor Sheila Mann
- Rene L. Moreno Brian
- Brian Manley Jeff
Episode 13Retribution (1)Aired January 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.
Guest stars
- Jack Carter Gordon Gonza
- June Claman Judge Bartlett
- Connie Blankenship D.A. Sharon Ellison
- Allison Dunbar Spring Dano
- Bruno Alexander Eddie Tampa
- John Mansfield Carl Blumenstein
- Bob Thompson Judge Yale
- Ludo Vika Carmen Martinez
Episode 14Retribution (2)Aired January 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.
Guest stars
- Fred Dryer Police Chief Masters
- Susan Gibney Sgt. Tanis Archer
- James Stephens Ian Trainor
- Neal McDonough Ross Canin
- Dennis Lipscomb Malcolm Trainor
- Robb Skyler Harvey Mittlebaum
- Morgana Rae Secretary
- Michael Bailey Smith Guard
Episode 15Drill for DeathAired January 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.
Guest stars
- Loretta Swit Maggie Dennings
- Christopher Norris Karin Hatcher
- Jamie Farr Doug Hanson
- Elliott Gould Peyton Cartwright
- Sally Kellerman Adele Botsford
- William Christopher Art Amador / Martin Beckman
- Tami-Adrian George EMT
- Vaughn Roberts EMT
Episode 16Rain of TerrorAired January 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.
Guest stars
- Adrienne Barbeau Vivien Sanderson
- Ele Keats Amy Sanderson
- Andrea Shreeman Dana Neal
- John O'Hurley David Coopersmith
- Phina Oruche Elena Martin
- Race Nelson Pierce Maxwell
- Mike Storms TV Weather Man
Episode 17Baby BoomAired February 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.
Guest stars
- Sam McMurray Bob Bare
- Lisa Cerasoli Sheryl Winter
- Mary Elizabeth McDonough Colleen Akins
- John Cygan Dr. Adam Embry
- Eileen Seeley Patricia Callender
- Barbara Whinnery Lorraine Bare
- Jill Carroll Juliet
- Maia Winters Laura Clancy
Episode 18Talked to DeathAired February 26, 1998
Ratings seeking stunts by TV talk show hosts Darren & Mary has tragic results.
Guest stars
- Mary Frann Lucy Caruso
- Regis Philbin Darrin Tate
- Kathie Lee Gifford Mary Montgomery
- Todd Susman Tom Grant
- Ian Ogilvy Larry Duggin
- Phyllis Diller Phyllis Diller
- Army Archerd Army Archerd
- Greg Lauren Freddie
Episode 19An Education in MurderAired March 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.
Guest stars
- Will Estes Erik Fincher
- Paige Moss Kelly Denero
- Danielle Harris Noelle Andrew
- Jamie Bruneau Chad
- Constance Zimmer Lisa Blake
- Heather Marie Marsden Shannon Young
- Torie Lynch Allison
- Matthew John Graeser Charlie MacIntyre
Episode 20Murder at the Finish LineAired March 26, 1998
Dr. Sloan investigates to find out who's behind the death of a driver in a speedway crash.
Guest stars
- Brian Gaskill Alan Wallace
- James Morrison Lloyd Nichols
- R. D. Call Eddie Wallace
- Marina Sirtis Mary Ann Eagin
- Billy Gallo George Halsey
- Scott Layne Matt Thomas
- Christian Aubert Lambert
- Tommy Kendall Tommy Kendall
Episode 21First Do No HarmAired April 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.
Guest stars
- Davenia McFadden Betty Pearson
- Bianca Rossini Lena Rizzoli
- Alan Oppenheimer Dr. Leonard Gould
- Jason Schombing Melvin Pinter
- Richard Fancy Harold 'Hal' F. Lomax
- Nancy Youngblut Nancy Rush, RN
- Neil Dickson Dr. Arthur Holbine
- Paul Picerni Judge Kenyon
Episode 22Promises to KeepAired April 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.
Guest stars
- Gary Graham Ryan Matthews
- Elise Shirley Tess Matthews
- Pam Tillis Kate Matthews
- Troy Evans Gavin Cutler
- Michael Storm Morris Wheaton
- Joseph Whipp Patrick Norton
- Christopher John Fields Eddie Ward
- Marla Frees Ilona Odell
Episode 23Food FightAired April 30, 1998
Dr. Travis gets involved in the treacherous and deadly trade of catering when he oversees the annual charity banquet.
Guest stars
- Leslie Easterbrook Helen Frolick
- Conrad Janis Fred McCarren
- David L. Lander Willie Andrews
- Erin Moran Cynthia Bennett
- Don Most Emerson Horn
- Pat Morita Martin Gaylord
- Kim Little Nurse Susan Hilliard
- Kevin McNally EMT
Episode 24Obsession (1)Aired May 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.
Guest stars
- Arye Gross Carter Sweeney
- Orson Bean Lewis Sweeney
- Patrice Chanel Sally Preston
- Steve Valentine Art Gallery Owner
- Connie Blankenship Sharon Ellison, ADA
- Dennis Boutsikaris Neil Burnside
- Kevin McNally Paramedic
- Harry Lennix Agent Ron Wagner
Episode 25Obsession (2)Aired May 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
- Arye Gross Carter Sweeney
- Connie Blankenship Sharon Ellison, ADA
- Dennis Boutsikaris Neil Burnside
- Jasper Armstrong Marsalis C.J.
- Les Vance Reporter
- Kevin McNally Paramedic
- Harry Lennix Agent Ron Wagner
- Stephanie Niznik Caitlin Sweeney
