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Quincy, M.E. S4E23 — The Eye of the Needle
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Quincy, M.E.•Season 4•Episode 23

The Eye of the Needle

7.9/10 · 97 votesApr 12, 197960 min

Ranked #7 of 23 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

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An ailing woman's accidental death outrages Quincy when he discovers that she had been seeing a holistic doctor and had been treated with natural medicines rather than scientific ones. His opinion about the doctor responsible though is affected by his liking for her and it

Written byRobert Crais
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The Eye of the Needle

Cast6

Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman

Quincy

Robert Ito

Robert Ito

Sam Fujiyama

Val Bisoglio

Val Bisoglio

Danny Tovo

John S. Ragin

John S. Ragin

Robert Asten

Garry Walberg

Garry Walberg

Frank Monahan

J

Joseph Roman

Sergeant Brill

Crew1

R

Robert Crais

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Eye of the Needle" is episode 23 of Quincy, M.E. season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 97 votes, ranking #7 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Written by Robert Crais, it aired on April 12, 1979.

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