Trapper John, M.D.
Overview
Trapper John, M.D. is a heartfelt medical drama that follows the life of a compassionate physician who serves as a mentor and father figure in San Francisco. As a spin-off of the beloved film M*A*S*H, the series captures the challenges and triumphs of hospital life through its warm-hearted protagonist. Airing on CBS from September 23, 1979, to September 4, 1986, the show blends humor and emotional depth, showcasing the bonds between doctors and patients in a vibrant urban setting.
Episodes
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1
Trapper John, M.D.
Nearly three decades post-Korean War, ex-M*A*S*H surgeon "Trapper" John McIntyre, who now serves as the Chief of Surgery at San Francisco Memorial Hos...
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Flashback
Title: Memories Unbound Plot: Trapper and Gonzo confront a disturbed Vietnam veteran, whose unpredictable behavior poses a challenge. Meanwhile, Stan...
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3
Deadly Exposure
Title: Lethal Fallout Plot: After a worker from a nearby nuclear facility arrives at SFM exhibiting symptoms of radiation sickness, Gonzo is baffled ...
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4
Love is a Three-Way Street
Trapper faces a whirlwind of personal and professional challenges when his ex-wife Melanie's persistent admirer, Stanley, refuses to back down. Stanle...
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5
The Shattered Image
After a car accident, a rich socialite finds herself struggling to conceal her lack of genuine friendships. In an attempt to project an image of popul...
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6
What Are Friends For?
A medic who previously rescued Gonzo during their time in Vietnam reaches out, seeking Gonzo's assistance with a dubious medical claim.
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7
One For My Baby
A young widow battling a stomach tumor relies significantly on her 14-year-old son for support. However, the weight of this responsibility has led him...
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8
Taxi in the Rain
Title: Downpour in the City Plot: A familiar figure on the streets, "Harry the Hinge," finds himself hospitalized at SFM due to kidney failure. While...
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9
Licensed to Kill
Melanie is kidnapped by a faction of extremists, leaving Trapper with a dire choice: he must decide whether to take the life of a police officer who h...
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10
The Surrogate
Title: The Surrogate Plot: After being hurt, a young boy grapples with his feelings for the mother he fled and the man he views as his dad. In a gest...
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11
Whose Little Hero Are You?
Title: Who's Your Little Champion? Plot: A clever and spontaneous act leads to a life being saved, but it also creates complications for Trapper and ...
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12
Boom
A bomb has been planted in the hospital, scheduled to detonate at midnight. The bomb squad is unable to locate it, and the suspect responsible for thi...
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13
Have You Hugged Your Nurse Today?
Title: Have You Hugged Your Nurse Today? Plot: Gloria develops feelings for a man who uses a wheelchair, unaware that he is already married. Meanwhil...
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14
Missionary's Downfall
Title: The Healer's Folly Plot: A man who once beat terminal cancer through his own holistic methods has penned a book to share his journey and attra...
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15
Warning: I May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Stanley believes he’s discovered his soulmate in the talented new neurosurgeon at the hospital, but his excitement fades when he uncovers the truth ...
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16
'Till Life Us Do Part
A man grappling with a terminal cancer diagnosis struggles to accept that his time is limited to just a few months. Just when he begins to find some p...
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17
If You Can't Stand the Heat
Initially, Trapper doesn’t think much of his old friend’s unusual behavior. However, Gonzo begins to worry when he notices something is off, parti...
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18
Strike
The nurses at San Francisco Memorial have gone on strike, putting patient care at risk and disrupting Gonzo's romantic life.
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19
It's a Wise Surgeon
Title: The Cunning Heir Plot: A young man of mixed Korean and Caucasian descent arrives at the hospital, asserting that he is Trapper's son. When Joh...
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20
Short Odds
Title: Slim Chances Plot: A newly appointed female surgeon at SFM faces a significant blow to her self-esteem when a young patient tragically passes ...
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21
Quarantine
While working at the department store, Melanie discovers an abandoned baby and feels an immediate desire to adopt him. However, she soon faces signifi...
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22
Hot Line
Title: Lifeline Plot: A young girl faces the terrifying prospect of losing her sight due to a brain tumor, and her last chance for treatment lies wit...
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Girl Under Glass (a.k.a.) The Sex Act (1)
Gonzo steps away from the hospital to care for an affluent young woman suffering from a unique medical issue. However, when he turns down her flirtati...
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2
Girl Under Glass (a.k.a.) The Sex Act (2)
A mother is reluctant to allow Gonzo to perform heart surgery on her young daughter due to ongoing sexual misconduct allegations against him. In respo...
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3
Slim Chance
Title: Slim Chance Plot: Gonzo's former buddy is admitted to the hospital, having lost forty pounds but battling the adverse effects of excessive amp...
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4
Call Me Irresponsible
Title: Call Me Irresponsible Plot: Stan finds himself in hot water when a patient suffers a serious allergic reaction, seemingly triggered by a medic...
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5
Creepy Time Gal
Gonzo makes an effort to help a student who seems to be suffering from a curse. Meanwhile, the hospital staff gets ready for an upcoming costume ball,...
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6
Straight and Narrow
Title: On the Edge Plot: During a pride rally, a tragic shooting nearly claims the life of a police officer who is openly gay, sparking a crucial deb...
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Earthquake
After an earthquake strikes, the hospital must undergo an emergency evacuation. Trapper finds himself trapped in a basement alongside an injured woman...
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8
The Pagoda Cure
Title: The Pagoda Cure Plot: After a Vietnamese woman undergoes an expertly performed surgery without her consent, the hospital staff is left baffled...
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Have I Got a Girl For You
Title: A Match Made in the OR Plot: A budding student nurse, the daughter of one of Trapper's acquaintances, sets her sights on winning over the Ch...
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10
Who's the Lucky Father?
A skilled con artist checks into SFM, only to find himself outsmarted by Trapper and Gonzo, who are aided by his love interest.
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11
A Family Affair
Trapper finds his already packed hospital timetable getting even more chaotic when personal issues arise. Melanie shows up to share the news that thei...
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12
Finders Keepers
A young girl, previously under the influence of a street gang, is brought in after being struck by a vehicle, revealing signs of earlier issues. Meanw...
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13
Days of Wine and Leo
Leo, a close friend of Trapper's from their time in Korea, arrives for a visit. Trapper proposes that Leo take on a role as a Diagnostician at the hos...
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14
A Case of the Crazies
Gonzo persuades Wendy from the Personnel department to accept a teaching position at the newly established Day Care Centre at San Francisco Memorial H...
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15
Second Sight
Jackpot persuades his friend Sheila to go through an extreme surgery to restore her vision. When complications arise, he is overwhelmed with guilt, je...
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16
King of the Road
Title: King of the Road Plot: Hub Wendover checks into San Francisco Memorial Hospital to receive care for his leg while also wanting to be near his ...
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17
The Albatross
Gonzo inadvertently hits a deaf girl living on the streets. Meanwhile, Trapper finds himself facing off against Dr. Wang from Red China, with whom he ...
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18
Brain Child
Seventeen-year-old Dr. Schweitzer is starting his internship at SFMH, fully dedicating himself to his responsibilities and striving to excel. Meanwhil...
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Don't Rain on My Charade
Title: Don't Rain on My Charade Plot: Melanie's mother unexpectedly drops by, leaving Trapper shocked to discover that Melanie has hidden their divor...
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Truth and Consequences (1)
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Truth and Consequences (2)
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Three on a Mismatch
Trapper develops feelings for a hospital scrub nurse, while Slocum finds himself drawn to one of the patients.
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5
The Object of My Affliction
Jackpot suggests that a man with Munchausen syndrome undergo surgery, as he struggles with a psychological condition that compels him to feign various...
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6
You Pays Your Money
A stingy businessman, who is deeply fixated on maintaining his privacy, relentlessly pesters the hospital employees.
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The Ransom
Title: The Hostage Crisis Plot: A disgruntled ex-hospital staff member seizes control of Riverside, holding everyone inside as hostages while demandi...
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Thanks for Giving
Title: Gratitude in the Mist Plot: On a misty Thanksgiving day, Slocum accidentally runs over Trapper with his vehicle. As John battles for survival,...
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The Good Life
Doctor Albright passes away from a heart attack, prompting Gonzo and Shoop to encourage Trapper to take a break in Geneva Springs. While Trapper steps...
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10
Getting to Know You
Gifted neurosurgeon Russ Brandis battles a life-threatening illness, and his unpredictable outbursts are a side effect of the medication he needs. As ...
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11
Russians and Ruses
A Soviet diplomat arrives at the hospital, experiencing severe discomfort due to a liver tumor.
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12
Life, Death and Vinnie Duncan
Vinnie Duncan, a close friend of Gonzo, spearheads a fundraising initiative aimed at developing medications for rare diseases.
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13
Baby on the Line
A baby brought to the hospital for a urinary tract infection is discovered to be intersex, leading to a heated dispute between the parents regarding t...
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14
It Only Hurts When I Love
Upon discovering that Andrea, the orphan girl, has returned to the hospital as a patient, Gloria Brancusi's initial instinct is to flee. However, afte...
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15
Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow
A musician grappling with deep emotional issues is discharged from the hospital sooner than anticipated. Meanwhile, Nurse Shoop experiences a signific...
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16
Forget Me Not
A highly skilled surgeon starts experiencing episodes of confusion and memory loss, leading to moments of disorientation.
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17
The Spy Who Bugged Me
Title: The Spy Who Bugged Me Plot: Gonzo's self-assurance and compassionate approach are shaken when he faces a malpractice lawsuit initiated by a yo...
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18
Pasts Imperfect (a.k.a.) Past Imperfect
A woman from Riverside's history becomes fixated on him.
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19
Blue Genes
Trapper becomes anxious about the possibility of an outbreak when the head of a research initiative suddenly falls ill under mysterious circumstances.
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20
Primetime
Gonzo's mom brings home her new boyfriend, who just so happens to be a sportswriter around Gonzo's age. Gonzo isn't thrilled about this development an...
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21
Friends in High Places
Gonzo embarks on a romance with an affluent woman who persuades him to abandon his hospital job and launch a private practice instead. She even manage...
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22
South Side Story
Gonzo finds himself stranded without fuel in front of a rundown apartment complex, where he discovers a woman has hurt herself on the crumbling stairs...
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I Only Have Ice for You
A skilled figure skater declines medical intervention for a potentially life-threatening heart issue. Meanwhile, Stanley and E.J. receive the exciting...
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... And for Loyal and Devoted Service
The newly appointed chairman of the board attempts to coerce Arnold Slocum into retiring just four months before he can collect his pension.
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All About Everett
Title: The Story of Everett Plot: In this episode of Trapper John, M.D., the focus shifts to Everett, revealing his complex personality and backstory...
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4
May Divorce Be With You
Title: May Divorce Be With You Plot: Trapper’s former spouse launches a self-improvement group aimed at the partners of medical professionals, only...
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5
What a Difference a Day Makes
On his birthday, Trapper is summoned to the hospital to address a potential outbreak. Meanwhile, Stanley successfully identifies the root of the issue...
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6
The Final Cut
Gonzo feels frustrated when Trapper assigns him the task of overseeing three Cardio-Thoracic surgery residents. His situation takes a turn for the wor...
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7
Old Man Liver
A 119-year-old man, appearing to be in excellent health, arrives at the hospital with the intention of dying. However, after gaining some media attent...
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8
The Agony of D'Feet
As SFM becomes overwhelmed with the injured from the Bay City Marathon, E.J. Riverside unexpectedly goes into labor three weeks ahead of schedule. Mea...
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Mother Load (a.k.a.) If it Ain't Broke
Title: Mother Load (a.k.a.) If it Ain't Broke Plot: Andrea uncovers the identity of her biological mother and feels compelled to connect with her. Me...
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10
Fat Chance
Title: Fat Chance Plot: Despite his reservations, Trapper consents to perform gastric surgery on a woman battling obesity. Meanwhile, Gonzo embarks o...
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11
Supernurse
Gloria's achievement in receiving her accreditation for Advanced Cardiac Life Support Care brings joy to everyone around her, but not for one particul...
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12
Special Delivery
A nurse and midwife overextends herself, putting her career and the lives of two patients at risk, potentially dragging Gloria down in the process. Me...
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13
Play Your Hunch
Trapper is taken aback when an old friend, once a dedicated workaholic, reappears after many years. He’s puzzled to discover that this man has left ...
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14
A Little Knife Music
An eight-month-old infant arrives at the hospital struggling to breathe, and upon taking x-rays, the doctors discover that the baby has dwarfism.
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15
Where There's a Will
A terminally ill patient passes away in the hospital, bequeathing his entire fortune to Gonzo, who soon realizes that a significant portion of it was ...
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16
Send in the Clowns
An elderly woman arrives for a visit, accompanied by her late husband, who passed away a year ago. Meanwhile, a pediatrician struggles to connect with...
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This Gland is Your Gland
Title: This Gland is Your Gland Plot: Gonzo believes that the anxiety displayed by one of his patients stems from a tangible medical issue. Meanwhile...
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18
The Fred Connection
Title: The Fred Connection Plot: A resident at SFM, who believes he has the skills of a sleuth, sets out to uncover the truth behind some vanished me...
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19
The Jackpot Pays Off
Title: The Big Win Plot: Jackpot has been misleading his elderly friend for two years, leading her to think that her $10 monthly payments cover compr...
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20
I Do, I Don't
Trapper becomes suspicious of Ernie's intentions when she agrees to marry a long-time admirer, but only after learning that he has a terminal illness.
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21
It's About Time
After Trapper's office is filled with outdated medical equipment from World War I, he starts to envision how common medical cases were handled during ...
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22
Aunt Mildred is Watching You
The hospital board hires a specialist to boost productivity, but his presence complicates matters for the staff. They find themselves grappling with a...
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A Change of Heart
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2
My Son, the Doctor
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3
Moonlighting Becomes You
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4
Eternally Yours
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5
School Nurse
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6
Of Cats, Crushes and Creeps
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A Fall to Grace
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Promises, Promises
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9
Dark Side of the Loon
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10
Double Bubble
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11
Long Ago and Far Away
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12
Muddle of the Night
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13
Buckaroo Bob Rides Again
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14
Love Thy Neighbor
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15
So Little, Gone
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16
Bad Breaks
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High Time
Title: A Critical Moment Plot: J.T. discovers a homeless woman caught in the downpour, suffering from severe bronchitis, and brings her to the clinic...
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18
The Unholy Ghost
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A False Start
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In the Eyes of the Beholder
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All the King's Men (a.k.a.) All the King's Horses ...
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Go for Broker
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23
All of Me
J.T. realizes that both of his patients are married to the same woman.
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Game of Hearts (1)
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Game of Hearts (2)
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Hot Shot
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4
Just Around the Corner
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5
Friends and Lovers
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The Wonderkind
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A Wheel Within a Wheel
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The Second Best Man
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Billboard Barney
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Going, Going, Gonzo
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Heart and Seoul
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12
Life, Death and Dr. Christmas
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13
Judgment Day
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14
Fall of the Wild
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15
The Curmudgeon
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Self-Diagnosis
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Research and Destroy
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Strange Bedfellows
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The Elusive Butterfly
