Something's Killing Me
Overview
BD Wong, known for his role as forensic psychiatrist Dr. George Huang on "Law and Order: SVU," takes on a new challenge as host of "Something's Killing Me." This gripping six-part documentary series from HLN delves into perplexing illnesses and symptoms that push patients to the brink of death. Each hour-long episode combines dramatic re-enactments with real-life narratives, showcasing the urgent efforts of medical professionals and investigators striving to uncover the root causes of these mysterious ailments. The series also features poignant interviews with affected individuals, their families, and the healthcare experts involved.
Episodes
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1
Hope
The medical team uncovers a surprising revelation about a young mother battling cancer as her condition worsens.
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2
The Strange Case of Dr. Gilmer
A doctor delves into the possibility that a rare illness may have pushed a cherished physician to carry out a shocking murder.
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3
Into Madness
Title: Descent into Delusion Plot: A puzzling illness presents symptoms that closely resemble those of schizophrenia, leaving doctors baffled. As the...
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4
Disease Detectives
When a number of patients show up at the emergency room exhibiting unusual infections, the CDC's Disease Detectives are summoned to look into the situ...
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5
Family Curse
A rare genetic disease causes fatal insomnia.
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6
Angel of Death
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1
Tiny Monsters
Title: Little Beasts Plot: Kyle Lewis, a cheerful seven-year-old, relishes the joys of summer until he suddenly falls ill with a severe headache and ...
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2
My Wife Can't Breathe
Days after Dr. Autumn Klein's tragic passing, a physician examines her medical records in an effort to unravel the enigma surrounding her cause of dea...
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3
Outbreak
When several patients arrive with matching symptoms, the medical team must quickly spring into action to try to save their lives.
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4
Family Secret
In Springfield, Missouri, 61-year-old musician Mark Staudte passes away unexpectedly. Just five months later, his 26-year-old son, Shaun, also dies. T...
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5
What's Wrong With the Twins?
Title: What’s the Matter with the Twins? Plot: Medical experts uncover an unusual genetic disorder that leads to gradual neurological decline in yo...
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6
Mysterious Epidemic
Title: Enigmatic Outbreak Plot: On September 29, 1982, seven unsuspecting individuals from the Chicago area fall gravely ill and subsequently pass aw...
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Deadly Bite
Title: Fatal Sting Plot: Talented high school volleyball athlete Jeanna Giese voices her concerns about feeling unusually tired and experiencing ting...
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2
It's in Your Brain
An intriguing connection is explored between a couple celebrating their honeymoon in California, a surfer riding the waves in Hawaii, and a young chil...
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5
Forgotten but Fatal
Title: Overlooked but Deadly Plot: College student Lindsey Meyer and E.M.T. Kevin Nesbit both develop a severe sore throat. Initially dismissed as a ...
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6
When You Die
For millennia, the dreams and visions experienced by those nearing death have fascinated various cultures. What triggers these phenomena? And do they ...
