Season 4
199626 episodes
10
September 26, 1996
A burglar inadvertently becomes infected with a deadly virus. Dr. Sloan and Jesse are subsequently exposed to the virus after Jesse stumbles upon the thief's dead body. Both Mark and Jesse are confined to Mark's home while Steve and Amanda investigate the drug company that manufactured the virus, in the hopes of discovering an antidote before Jesse runs out of time.
Episode 3
Murder on Thin Ice
October 3, 1996
A figure skater hires her ex-coach to attack a rival skater. Dr. Sloan tries to prove her guilt.
Episode 4
X Marks the Murder (1)
October 10, 1996
Mark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called ""Casanova"" murders. Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.
Episode 5
X Marks the Murder (2)
October 10, 1996
Mark, Steve, et al, investigate a string of the so-called ""Casanova"" murders. Dr. Sloan loses his detached perspective when the killer begins calling Mark.
Episode 6
A Model Murder
October 17, 1996
Dr. Sloan investigates a photographer, the overly protective mother of Jesse's friend's fiancée, in the murder of a private investigator.
Episode 7
Murder Can Be Murder
October 24, 1996
A respected cardiologist murders an innocent man in an insurance scam. Dr. Sloan reluctantly investigates his friend.
Episode 8
An Explosive Murder
October 31, 1996
A young undercover detective investigates a militia-type organization to solve a terrorist bombing witnessed by Mark. She has to decide whether to risk blowing her cover and warn Dr. Sloan of an attempt on his life or finish her assignment.
Episode 9
Murder by the Busload
November 7, 1996
A bus accident brings multiple victims into the hospital. Amanda does the bulk of the investigating when its discovered that a casualty in the accident was actually murdered.
Episode 10
A Candidate for Murder
November 14, 1996
His scheming advisor covers up the accidental death of the drug-addicted daughter of a U.S. Senator. Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate.
Episode 11
The ABC's of Murder
November 21, 1996
An ADA sets out on a vendetta against an Asian youth, against both Mark and Steve's advice, after a drive-by shooting at a high school leaves one teacher dead.
Episode 12
Murder in the Family
December 12, 1996
Mark's daughter returns after eight years, leaving an abusive husband who later turns up dead.
Episode 13
In Defense of Murder
January 9, 1997
When a famous prostitute writes a tell-all book, an executive's job at Community General is in serious jeopardy.
Episode 14
A History of Murder
January 16, 1997
Mark investigates a 30-year old murder when the body of his old mentor is discovered entombed in a wall in the hospital.
Episode 15
Murder Two (1)
January 30, 1997
Jesse is arrested and charged with murder after a doctor testifying against Jesse in a malpractice suit is poisoned. Mark convinces his old friend, Ben Matlock, to defend Jesse.
Episode 16
Murder Two (2)
February 6, 1997
Amanda and Ben investigate the murder of Eric Spindler while Jesse continues to languish in jail.
Episode 17
Hard-Boiled Murder
February 13, 1997
Mark aids an old friend, Joe Mannix, in solving a 25-year-old, unsolved murder.
Episode 18
Murder, Country Style
February 20, 1997
When a musician is found murdered at a Country Music Awards ceremony, Dr. Sloan and company rush to find the culprit before the show ends and the crowd disappears.
Episode 19
Delusions of Murder
February 27, 1997
A devious psychologist uses hypnotism to facilitate his criminal acts, including the murder of his wife.
Episode 20
A Passion for Murder
April 3, 1997
An aggressive female pharmaceuticals representative stalks the hospital's new chief of staff after a one-night-stand, hoping to break up his marriage and have him all for herself.
Episode 21
Blood Brothers Murder
April 10, 1997
A beach boy involved with a gang member's sister is suspected of murdering him. Mark investigates.
Episode 22
Physician, Murder Thyself
April 24, 1997
Dr. Sloan investigates when an unpopular colleague drops dead while performing an operation. Mark investigates his fellow doctors when tests reveal the deceased was poisoned.
Episode 23
Murder in the Air
April 24, 1997
Dr. Sloan and Amanda investigate when the co-pilot of the airplance carrying them to a medical conference is murdered and the remainder of the flight crew are incapacitated with a mysterious illness.
Episode 24
The Merry Widow Murder
May 1, 1997
A wealthy woman and her boyfriend dupe Mark and plot to murder her husband.
Episode 25
Comedy is Murder
May 8, 1997
A bungling comedian seeks revenge on his former partner when he's cheated out of millions.
Episode 26
The Murder of Mark Sloan
May 8, 1997
Dr. Sloan is stalked by a mad bomber whom he helped incarcerate. Norman and Mark are the main dissenters in negotiations to sell the hospital to a corporate raider.
