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Quincy, M.E. S4E4 — Death by Good Intention
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Quincy, M.E.•Season 4•Episode 4

Death by Good Intention

7.3/10 · 118 votesOct 26, 197860 min

Ranked #20 of 23 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

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A patient dies just hours after having had a successful surgical operation. An ‘Affirmative Action' doctor is suspended because of his ‘mistake' and a friend of Quincy's decides that he will take the blame to save him, and the ‘Affirmative Action' program. Quincy soon gets

Written byRobert Crais
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Robert Ito

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Sam Fujiyama

Val Bisoglio

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Danny Tovo

John S. Ragin

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Episode Summary

"Death by Good Intention" is episode 4 of Quincy, M.E. season 4. It scored 7.3/10 from 118 votes, ranking #20 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Written by Robert Crais, it aired on October 26, 1978.

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