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Quincy, M.E. S5E3 — By the Death of a Child

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Quincy, M.E.•Season 5•Episode 3

By the Death of a Child

7.4/10 · 96 votesOct 4, 197960 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

The small nation of San Christos has a new progressive, America friendly, president. His hold on power is fragile and he could be toppled if the rumor of an American supplied Diphtheria vaccine is killing the children it is supposed to be saving. Quincy and Sam

Directed byAlan Cooke

Written byRobert Crais

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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

Crew2

A

Alan Cooke

Director

R

Robert Crais

Writer

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Episode Summary

"By the Death of a Child" is episode 3 of Quincy, M.E. season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 96 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Alan Cooke and written by Robert Crais, it aired on October 4, 1979.

Next: E4 · Never a Child Best of Season 5