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Quincy, M.E. S4E14 — Walk Softly Through the Night (1)
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Quincy, M.E.•Season 4•Episode 14

Walk Softly Through the Night (1)

7.2/10 · 115 votesFeb 1, 197960 min

Ranked #21 of 23 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

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A top children's TV star, and a friend of Quincy's, is shocked when his son dies of a drug overdose. He had no idea his son was even on drugs and is angry when he finds out that a doctor prescribed the drugs to him.

Written byDavid Moessinger
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Val Bisoglio

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Episode Summary

"Walk Softly Through the Night (1)" is episode 14 of Quincy, M.E. season 4. It scored 7.2/10 from 115 votes, ranking #21 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Written by David Moessinger, it aired on February 1, 1979.

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