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Trapper John, M.D.•Season 5•Episode 16

Send in the Clowns

8.2/10 · 17 votesFeb 12, 198460 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 5•+0.3 vs season avg

An elderly woman comes to visit with her husband, who died a year previously. A pediatrician has difficulty dealing with a young boy who has cancer.

Directed byMichael O'Herlihy

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Pernell Roberts

Pernell Roberts

Trapper John McIntyre

Gregory Harrison

Gregory Harrison

Gonzo Gates

Madge Sinclair

Madge Sinclair

Ernestine Shoop

Charles Siebert

Charles Siebert

Stanley Riverside III

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Jackpot Jackson

Christopher Norris

Christopher Norris

Gloria Brancusi

Simon Scott

Simon Scott

Arnold Slocum

Crew1

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Michael O'Herlihy

Director

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Episode Summary

"Send in the Clowns" is episode 16 of Trapper John, M.D. season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 17 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Michael O'Herlihy, it aired on February 12, 1984.

Next: E17 · This Gland is Your Gland Best of Season 5