Diagnosis: Murder: Season 8

2000
22 episodes

Season 8 of Diagnosis: Murder premiered on October 12, 2000 and has 22 episodes, from "Death By Design" to "The Blair Nurse Project". The last episode aired on May 11, 2001.

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Episodes

Episode 1Death By DesignAired October 12, 2000
Mark's office decorator is murdered.
- 45m
- Directed by Christopher Hibler
- Written by Mark Egan
Guest stars
- Jeannetta Arnette Lana
- Andrea Roth Kendra Masterson / Beverly Scott
- Doug Sheehan Roger Andrews
- K Callan Jake's Landlady
- Brooks Almy Care Center Head Nurse
- Hamilton von Watts Jake Myers
- John Duerler Hauler
- Christopher Faulk Detective
Episode 2Blind Man's BluffAired October 19, 2000
Young woman is in a car accident and goes blind, Mark must figure out who committed the murder.
- 45m
- Directed by Frank Thackery
- Written by Joel Steiger
Guest stars
- Lisa Cerasoli Julie Warren
- Sonja Christopher Woman
- Stephanie Niznik Laura Caine
- Sean O'Bryan Dave Caine
- Pamella D'Pella Detective Barbara Quinn
- Gabe Cohen Dr. Phillips
- Jimm Giannini Albert
- Vince Duque Officer
Episode 3Sleight-of-HandAired October 26, 2000
A body found on the beach turns out to be Jim, the hospital janitor, but when his twin brother Jeff shows up to identify the body, Mark and Steve become suspicious.
- 45m
- Directed by Nancy Malone
- Written by Mark Solomon
Guest stars
- Phina Oruche Asia
- Nick Chinlund Jeff Briggs / Jim Briggs
- Annie Fitzgerald Dina Briggs
- Deirdre Quinn Teri Deegan
- Charmin Lee Cheryl Banks
- Shane van Dyke Alex Smith
Episode 4By Reason of InsanityAired November 2, 2000
Dr. Mark Sloan tries to save one of his former students, a schizophrenic, from a murder charge, but is challenged by the man's seemingly incoherent babbling.
- 45m
- Directed by Sandy Smolan
- Written by Terry Curtis Fox
Guest stars
- Lisa Akey Cynthia Fielding
- William Converse-Roberts Ethan Foster
- Peter Gregory George Lawson
- Kaitlin Hopkins Sophie Foster
- Jonathan Brown Elliott
- Joel McHale Richard
- Daniel 'Smalls' Johnson Brad
- Tim Van Pelt Dr. Karl Banks
Episode 5The Patient DetectiveAired November 9, 2000
Steve nearly dies in a car accident and think a murder happens. No one believes him.
- 45m
- Directed by Victor Lobl
- Written by Stephen A. Miller
Guest stars
- Heidi Mark Ashley Wellers
- Sarah Denison Robin Helton
- Raphael Sbarge Dr. Walter Hart
- Nathan Anderson Dr. Vince Walker
- Lynda Robertson Nurse Tanya
- Ned Luke Timmons
- Steven Amato Technician
- Charmin Lee Cheryl Banks
Episode 6The Cradle Will RockAired November 16, 2000
A nurse's husband is murdered and a teen who works at the hospital and who also had a torrid love affair with the nurse is the prime suspect, but Mark isn't convinced that the young man is the killer.
- 45m
- Directed by Victor Lobl
- Written by Joel Steiger
Guest stars
- Chad Michael Murray Ray Santucci
- Lisa Thornhill Stacy Bradshaw
- Tony Carreiro Mr. Santucci
- Nicole Tarantini Carla Padilla
- Jeff Corbett Derek Bradshaw
- Brenda Isaacs Booth Nurse Jeannie
- Benjamin John Parrillo Dr. Paster
- Asante Jones Cop
Episode 7Hot HouseAired November 30, 2000
An abusive man who, along with four other people, was a contestant on a reality show is murdered while living in a house that is monitored 24 hours a day. After the killing, Mark enters the house as the man's replacement to see if he can uncover what happened.
- 45m
- Directed by Victor Lobl
- Written by Terry Curtis Fox
Guest stars
- Susan Blakely Gillian
- Darby Stanchfield Nora
- Todd Stashwick Peter Warbler
- Geoffrey Thorne Jamel
- Bobby C. Collins Larry
- Shane van Dyke Alex Smith
Episode 8All Dressed Up and Nowhere to DieAired December 7, 2000
Mark goes after a man who killed a groom on his wedding day.
- 45m
- Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski
- Written by Terry Curtis Fox
Guest stars
- Leila Kenzle Tammy Bomgarden
- Ellina McCormick Nadja Rose
- Douglas Roberts Attorney Harrison
- Don Stark Stanley Bomgarden
- Steph DuVall Tommy Toback
- Steve Lawrence Mike Rodzinski
- Joanne Baron Rabbi Nussbaum
- Dan Shadwell Reporter
Episode 9ConfessionAired January 4, 2001
Dr. Mark Sloan, Lt. Steve Sloan and Dr. Amanda Bentley become involved when a priest is accused of murdering an old friend.
- 45m
- Directed by Donald L. Gold
- Written by Steve Brown and Chris Abbott
Guest stars
- Alan Gelfant Father Dominic
- Donna Bullock Mrs. Beth Scarborough
- Chris Ellis Leonard Wilson
- Dakin Matthews Monsignor D'Amico
- Michael Owen Matthew Scarborough
- Eric Leviton Plumber
- Brent Sexton Mechanic
- Charmin Lee Cheryl Banks
Episode 10Playing GodAired January 11, 2001
Dr. Mark Sloan seeks the murderer who killed a med student, drained his blood, and stored him in the Community General morgue.
- 45m
- Directed by Christian I. Nyby II
- Written by Burt Prelutsky
Guest stars
- Sabine Singh Jennie Slater
- Breon Gorman Margaret
- Tom McCleister Casey
- Ron Melendez Hunter Kaskov
- Janice Davies Mrs. Doris Schneider
- Rob Moore Max Kittersen
- Shane van Dyke Alex Smith
Episode 11Less Than ZeroAired January 18, 2001
An actress with an eating disorder dies from an apparent heart attack. Mark believes her nutritionist murdered her.
- 45m
- Directed by Christian I. Nyby II
- Written by Cathryn Michon
Guest stars
- Michelle Burke Claire Sheldrake
- Debra Christofferson Lena
- Nike Doukas Heather
- Andi Eystad Laurel
- Jennifer Gareis Thalia Roselawn
- Nicolas Mize Carl
- Richard Molinare Henry
Episode 12Sins Of The Father (1)Aired February 2, 2001
A young woman is assassinated while Dr. Mark Sloan is examining her, setting off an investigation that plunges Mark into dark memories of his own childhood.
- 45m
- Directed by Victor Lobl
- Written by Joel Steiger
Guest stars
- Charles Napier Johnny McNamara
- Lewis Smith Michael Davis
- Cleo King ER Nurse
- Charmin Lee Cheryl Banks
- Bonnie Bailey-Reed Housekeeper
- Alan Davidson Rick Aikins
- Al Espinosa Valet
- Joel Hurt Jones Joseph Langford
Episode 13Sins Of The Father (2)Aired February 9, 2001
Mark must find out why his dad left him as a child.
- 45m
- Directed by Victor Lobl
- Written by Joel Steiger
Guest stars
- Charles Napier Johnny McNamara
- Lewis Smith Michael Davis
- Charmin Lee Cheryl Banks
- Michele Greene Carrie Langford Adams
- Dabbs Greer Danny McNamara
- Joseph Sirola Ted Barkley
- Lewis Smith James Sloan
- Mark Benninghoffen Elliott Barkley
Episode 14You Bet Your LifeAired February 16, 2001
Dr. Mark Sloan investigates the apparent suicide of a gifted heart surgeon who was also a compulsive gambler.
- 45m
- Directed by Nancy Malone
- Written by Burt Prelutsky
Guest stars
- Henry Darrow Webster
- Lawrence Pressman Lawrence Kendall
- Hank Stratton Dr. Simon Hodiak
- Christian Aubert Claude Berchon
- Steven Barr Bendricks
- Fleming Brooks Jensen
- Tony Goodstone Bartender
- Mike Grief Benny Borashevesky
Episode 15Bachelor FathersAired February 23, 2001
Dr. Mark Sloan tries to solve the murder of a young woman whose twin sister claims that Dr. Jesse Travis fathered her infant son.
- 45m
- Directed by James Nasella
- Written by Steve Brown
Guest stars
- Amanda Wyss Maureen
- Leah Lail Grace Boyd
- Christopher Darga Tate Boudreau
- Michael Ensign Chick
- O-Lan Jones Chantelle Boudreau
- John Michael Morgan Preston Fontenot
- Gemma Barry Roxanne
- Christopher Hutson Police Guard
Episode 16Being of Sound MindAired March 2, 2001
Dr. Sloan tries to save Jesse and Amanda from a murderer who is out to kill them in order to obtain a multi-million dollar inheritance.
- 45m
- Directed by Christopher Hibler
- Written by Burt Prelutsky
Guest stars
- Dion Anderson Leonard Drexel
- Mark Harelik Dr. Phillip Zachary
- Chad Morgan Ingrid Thurston
- Diana Bellamy Mrs. Drexel
- Raci Alexander Nurse Sally
- Jamie Anderson Belinda Gilroy
- Ralph Drischell Oscar Hemmings
- Terence Heuston Jerry Royce
Episode 17Dance Of DangerAired March 30, 2001
A Tabloid-news paper reporter gets caught up in a murder investigation when one of her sources is stabbed to death on a dance floor.
- 45m
- Directed by Christian I. Nyby II
- Written by Barry Van Dyke and Jeff Glasser
Guest stars
- Bruce Thomas Gene Trent
- John Aylward Captain Woodruff
- Brad Greenquist Natwa
- Scott Paulin Robert B. Stafford
- Kimberly Quinn Ellen Sharp
- Shane van Dyke Alex Smith
- Corey Michael Blake Phil Gwynn
- Kevin McNally Will Sanders
Episode 18The Red's ShoesAired April 20, 2001
Dr. Sloan tries to help Amanda when she becomes involved in an incident involving the Chinese government.
- 45m
- Directed by Frank Thackery
- Written by Victoria Rowell and Fred Fontana
Guest stars
- Mako Lee Moy
- Daniel Quinn Martin Peterson
- Roger Fan Changteh
- Michael Adler Ezra Langdon
- Boyuen Mr. Kim
- Larry Hayden Cop
Episode 19No Good DeedAired April 27, 2001
Dr. Sloan investigates a controversial attorney who confesses to murder while near death but recants after he recovers.
- 45m
- Directed by Sandy Smolan
- Written by Terry Curtis Fox
Guest stars
- Vanessa Bell Calloway Mrs. Calender
- Julius Carry Roger Calender
- Michael O'Neill Sheriff Buck O'Hara
- Beth Grant Penelope
- Joel Brooks Roger's Doctor
- Audrey Wasilewski Bank Manager
- Marilyn McIntyre Dora
- Kevin McNally Will Sanders
Episode 20Deja Vous - Deadly Mirage (1)Aired May 4, 2001
While deeply disturbed that his son, Lt. Steve Sloan, is falling in love with a woman who is a dead ringer for his murdered former girlfriend, Dr. Mark Sloan begins watching his neighbors through binoculars and becomes convinced that one of them is a murderer.
- 45m
- Directed by Christian I. Nyby II
- Written by Terry Curtis Fox
Guest stars
- Charmin Lee Cheryl Banks
- Challen Cates Abby Chadway / Lily Wilson
- Amanda Anka Joan
- Jim Ortlieb Frederick Wilson
- Bill Applebaum Tom
- Dennis Bowen Pilot
- Sean Smith Dave
- Adam Tomei Tick Tock
Episode 21On the Beach - Deadly Mirage (2)Aired May 4, 2001
While deeply disturbed that his son, Lt. Steve Sloan, is falling in love with a woman who is a dead ringer for his murdered former girlfriend, Dr. Mark Sloan begins watching his neighbors through binoculars and becomes convinced that one of them is a murderer.
- 45m
- Directed by Donald L. Gold
- Written by Burt Prelutsky
Guest stars
- Cloris Leachman Sudie
- Anthony Tyler Quinn Calvin Laird
- Marcy Kaplan Geraldine Baxter
- Michelle Triola Singing Lady
- Rachel Bertrand Yvonne
- Sonya Eddy Mrs. Troobnik
- Diana Cignoni Helga
- Matt Crabtree Greg
Episode 22The Blair Nurse ProjectAired May 11, 2001
When a filmmaker begins using Community General Hospital as the location for an eerie documentary, Dr. Sloan discovers it may be haunted.
- 45m
- Directed by Barry Van Dyke
- Written by Barry Van Dyke and Carey van Dyke
Guest stars
- Eric Pierpoint Dr. Don Matthews
- Carey van Dyke Craig Wilson
- Wes Van Dyke Wes
- Taryn Van Dyke Missy
- Josh Roman Scott
- Camille Anderson Nurse Blair Lawson
- Gloria LeRoy Christine Wilson
- Charles Tyner Harry Clark