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The Best Episodes of Diagnosis: Murder Season 4

Every episode of Diagnosis: Murder Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Diagnosis: Murder Season 4!

Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.
Genres:DramaFamily
Network:CBS
Episodes
26
Avg. Rating
7.6
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S3
S4
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7.9
8.0
7.4

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Murder by Friendly Fire" is the best rated episode of "Diagnosis: Murder" season 4. It scored 7.9/10 based on 98 votes. Directed by Christian I. Nyby II and written by Gillian Horvath, it aired on 9/19/1996. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Murder Can Be Contagious".

  • Murder by Friendly Fire
    7.9/10(98)

    #1 - Murder by Friendly Fire

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 9/19/1996

    One police officer is accidentally shot by another during a raid gone wrong. Dr. Sloan investigates the victim's wife, the shooter, and a conniving lawyer when he suspects foul play.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: Gillian Horvath

  • Murder Can Be Contagious
    8.0/10(94)

    #2 - Murder Can Be Contagious

    Season 4 Episode 2

    Aired 9/26/1996

    A burglar inadvertently becomes infected with a deadly virus. Dr. Sloan and Jesse are subsequently exposed to the virus after Jesse stumbles upon the thief's dead body. Both Mark and Jesse are confined to Mark's home while Steve and Amanda investigate the drug company that manufactured the virus, in the hopes of discovering an antidote before Jesse runs out of time.

    Director: Vincent McEveety

    Writer: William Rabkin, Lee Goldberg

  • Murder on Thin Ice
    7.4/10(107)

    #3 - Murder on Thin Ice

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 10/3/1996

    A figure skater hires her ex-coach to attack a rival skater. Dr. Sloan tries to prove her guilt.

    Director: Christopher Hibler

    Writer: Robin Madden

  • X Marks the Murder (1)
    7.7/10(104)

    #4 - X Marks the Murder (1)

    Season 4 Episode 4

    Aired 10/10/1996

    Mark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called ""Casanova"" murders. Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: Lindsay Harrison

  • X Marks the Murder (2)
    7.4/10(92)

    #5 - X Marks the Murder (2)

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 10/10/1996

    Mark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called ""Casanova"" murders. Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: Lindsay Harrison

  • A Model Murder
    7.2/10(90)

    #6 - A Model Murder

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 10/17/1996

    Dr. Sloan investigates a photographer, the overly protective mother of Jesse's friend's fiancée, in the murder of a private investigator.

    Director: Vincent McEveety

    Writer: Sam Egan

  • Murder Can Be Murder
    7.8/10(81)

    #7 - Murder Can Be Murder

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 10/24/1996

    A respected cardiologist murders an innocent man in an insurance scam. Dr. Sloan reluctantly investigates his friend.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: Tom Chehak

  • An Explosive Murder
    6.8/10(106)

    #8 - An Explosive Murder

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 10/31/1996

    A young undercover detective investigates a militia-type organization to solve a terrorist bombing witnessed by Mark. She has to decide whether to risk blowing her cover and warn Dr. Sloan of an attempt on his life or finish her assignment.

    Director: Steve Miner

    Writer: Dean Hargrove

  • Murder by the Busload
    7.8/10(96)

    #9 - Murder by the Busload

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 11/7/1996

    A bus accident brings multiple victims into the hospital. Amanda does the bulk of the investigating when its discovered that a casualty in the accident was actually murdered.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: William Rabkin, Lee Goldberg

  • A Candidate for Murder
    7.2/10(84)

    #10 - A Candidate for Murder

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 11/14/1996

    His scheming advisor covers up the accidental death of the drug-addicted daughter of a U.S. Senator. Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate.

    Director: Christopher Hibler

    Writer: Steve Hattman

  • The ABC's of Murder
    6.9/10(96)

    #11 - The ABC's of Murder

    Season 4 Episode 11

    Aired 11/21/1996

    An ADA sets out on a vendetta against an Asian youth, against both Mark and Steve's advice, after a drive-by shooting at a high school leaves one teacher dead.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: Steve Hattman

  • Murder in the Family
    7.8/10(101)

    #12 - Murder in the Family

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 12/12/1996

    Mark's daughter returns after eight years, leaving an abusive husband who later turns up dead.

    Director: Vincent McEveety

    Writer: Lindsay Harrison

  • In Defense of Murder
    7.8/10(98)

    #13 - In Defense of Murder

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 1/9/1997

    When a famous prostitute writes a tell-all book, an executive's job at Community General is in serious jeopardy.

    Director: Vincent McEveety

    Writer: Gerry Conway, Joyce Burditt

  • A History of Murder
    8.0/10(91)

    #14 - A History of Murder

    Season 4 Episode 14

    Aired 1/16/1997

    Mark investigates a 30-year old murder when the body of his old mentor is discovered entombed in a wall in the hospital.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: Gerry Conway

  • Murder Two (1)
    7.4/10(125)

    #15 - Murder Two (1)

    Season 4 Episode 15

    Aired 1/30/1997

    Jesse is arrested and charged with murder after a doctor testifying against Jesse in a malpractice suit is poisoned. Mark convinces his old friend, Ben Matlock, to defend Jesse.

    Director: Christopher Hibler

    Writer: Joel Steiger, Gerald Sanoff

  • Murder Two (2)
    7.8/10(110)

    #16 - Murder Two (2)

    Season 4 Episode 16

    Aired 2/6/1997

    Amanda and Ben investigate the murder of Eric Spindler while Jesse continues to languish in jail.

    Director: Christopher Hibler

    Writer: Joel Steiger, Gerald Sanoff

  • Hard-Boiled Murder
    8.1/10(168)

    #17 - Hard-Boiled Murder

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 2/13/1997

    Mark aids an old friend, Joe Mannix, in solving a 25-year-old, unsolved murder.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: William Rabkin, Lee Goldberg

  • Murder, Country Style
    7.2/10(102)

    #18 - Murder, Country Style

    Season 4 Episode 18

    Aired 2/20/1997

    When a musician is found murdered at a Country Music Awards ceremony, Dr. Sloan and company rush to find the culprit before the show ends and the crowd disappears.

    Director: Christopher Hibler

    Writer: Gerry Conway

  • Delusions of Murder
    7.9/10(99)

    #19 - Delusions of Murder

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 2/27/1997

    A devious psychologist uses hypnotism to facilitate his criminal acts, including the murder of his wife.

    Director: Christopher Hibler

    Writer: Michael Berlin, Eric Estrin

  • A Passion for Murder
    7.7/10(91)

    #20 - A Passion for Murder

    Season 4 Episode 20

    Aired 4/3/1997

    An aggressive female pharmaceuticals representative stalks the hospital's new chief of staff after a one-night-stand, hoping to break up his marriage and have him all for herself.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: William Rabkin, Lee Goldberg

  • Blood Brothers Murder
    6.6/10(94)

    #21 - Blood Brothers Murder

    Season 4 Episode 21

    Aired 4/10/1997

    A beach boy involved with a gang member's sister is suspected of murdering him. Mark investigates.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: Barry Van Dyke, Jeff Glasser

  • Physician, Murder Thyself
    8.1/10(122)

    #22 - Physician, Murder Thyself

    Season 4 Episode 22

    Aired 4/24/1997

    Dr. Sloan investigates when an unpopular colleague drops dead while performing an operation. Mark investigates his fellow doctors when tests reveal the deceased was poisoned.

    Director: Christian I. Nyby II

    Writer: Gerry Conway

  • Murder in the Air
    8.2/10(91)

    #23 - Murder in the Air

    Season 4 Episode 23

    Aired 4/24/1997

    Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate when the co-pilot of the airplance carrying them to a medical conference is murdered and the remainder of the flight crew are incapacitated with a mysterious illness.

    Director: Tom Chehak

    Writer: Tom Chehak

  • The Merry Widow Murder
    8.0/10(101)

    #24 - The Merry Widow Murder

    Season 4 Episode 24

    Aired 5/1/1997

    A wealthy woman and her boyfriend dupe Mark and plot to murder her husband.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Joyce Burditt

  • Comedy is Murder
    7.3/10(117)

    #25 - Comedy is Murder

    Season 4 Episode 25

    Aired 5/8/1997

    A bungling comedian seeks revenge on his former partner when he's cheated out of millions.

    Director: Christopher Hibler

    Writer: William Rabkin, Lee Goldberg