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China Beach

64 episodes · 4 seasons · 1988–1991 · ABC

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Season

Season 1

8 episodes

  1. S01E01 China Beach (1)

    China Beach (1) — Season 1, Episode 1 of China Beach. Aired 1988-04-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S01E02 China Beach (2)

    China Beach (2) — Season 1, Episode 2 of China Beach. Aired 1988-04-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S01E03 Home

    Home — Season 1, Episode 3 of China Beach. Aired 1988-04-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S01E04 Hot Spell

    Hot Spell — Season 1, Episode 4 of China Beach. Aired 1988-05-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S01E05 Somewhere Over the Radio

    Somewhere Over the Radio — Season 1, Episode 5 of China Beach. Aired 1988-05-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S01E06 Waiting for Beckett

    Waiting for Beckett — Season 1, Episode 6 of China Beach. Aired 1988-05-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S01E07 Brothers

    Brothers — Season 1, Episode 7 of China Beach. Aired 1988-06-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S01E08 Chao Ong

    Chao Ong — Season 1, Episode 8 of China Beach. Aired 1988-06-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 2

17 episodes

  1. S02E01 Lost and Found (1)

    Lost and Found (1) — Season 2, Episode 1 of China Beach. Aired 1988-11-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S02E02 Lost and Found (2)

    Lost and Found (2) — Season 2, Episode 2 of China Beach. Aired 1988-12-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S02E03 Limbo

    Limbo — Season 2, Episode 3 of China Beach. Aired 1988-12-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S02E04 X-Mas Chnbch VN '67

    X-Mas Chnbch VN '67 — Season 2, Episode 4 of China Beach. Aired 1988-12-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S02E05 Women in White

    Women in White — Season 2, Episode 5 of China Beach. Aired 1989-01-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S02E06 All About E.E.V.

    All About E.E.V. — Season 2, Episode 6 of China Beach. Aired 1989-01-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S02E07 Tet '68

    Tet '68 — Season 2, Episode 7 of China Beach. Aired 1989-01-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S02E08 Cherry

    Cherry — Season 2, Episode 8 of China Beach. Aired 1989-02-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S02E09 Crossing the Great Water

    Crossing the Great Water — Season 2, Episode 9 of China Beach. Aired 1989-02-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S02E10 Psywars

    Psywars — Season 2, Episode 10 of China Beach. Aired 1989-03-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S02E11 Where the Boys Are

    Where the Boys Are — Season 2, Episode 11 of China Beach. Aired 1989-03-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S02E12 Vets

    Vets — Season 2, Episode 12 of China Beach. Aired 1989-03-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S02E13 Twilight

    Twilight — Season 2, Episode 13 of China Beach. Aired 1989-03-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S02E14 After Burner

    After Burner — Season 2, Episode 14 of China Beach. Aired 1989-04-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S02E15 Promised Land

    Promised Land — Season 2, Episode 15 of China Beach. Aired 1989-04-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S02E16 The World (1)

    The World (1) — Season 2, Episode 16 of China Beach. Aired 1989-04-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S02E17 The World (2)

    The World (2) — Season 2, Episode 17 of China Beach. Aired 1989-05-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 3

22 episodes

  1. S03E01 The Unquiet Earth

    The Unquiet Earth — Season 3, Episode 1 of China Beach. Aired 1989-09-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S03E02 Skin Deep

    Skin Deep — Season 3, Episode 2 of China Beach. Aired 1989-09-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S03E03 Dear China Beach

    Dear China Beach — Season 3, Episode 3 of China Beach. Aired 1989-10-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S03E04 Who's Happy Now?

    Who's Happy Now? — Season 3, Episode 4 of China Beach. Aired 1989-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S03E05 Independence Day

    Independence Day — Season 3, Episode 5 of China Beach. Aired 1989-10-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S03E06 Ghosts

    In China Beach, everyone has encountered a ghost or two. Dr. Richard is haunted by his ex-wife's plans to get remarried; he holds a ceremony in dishonor of the marriage. Sam Beckett is confronted with losing his girlfriend, as she chooses to relocate with her village. McMurphy continues to search for true love and continues to drown her past sorrows in alcohol. K.C. tries to forget her childhood and her dead father. Dodger spends time at the village orphanage with his infant son.

  7. S03E07 With a Little Help From My Friends

    Battle of the Bands is center stage, as Holly (Ricki Lake), Beckett (Michael Boatman), Hyers (Ned Vaughn) and Boonie (Brian Wimmer) a gearing up to perform. A Vietcong spy sets off a bomb in China Beach, Hang is somehow connected to the VC plot. McMurphy and Dr. Bernard become more involved with each other.

  8. S03E08 China Men

    China Men — Season 3, Episode 8 of China Beach. Aired 1989-11-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S03E09 How to Stay Alive in Vietnam (1)

    How to Stay Alive in Vietnam (1) — Season 3, Episode 9 of China Beach. Aired 1989-11-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S03E10 How to Stay Alive in Vietnam (2)

    How to Stay Alive in Vietnam (2) — Season 3, Episode 10 of China Beach. Aired 1989-12-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S03E11 Magic

    Magic — Season 3, Episode 11 of China Beach. Aired 1990-01-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S03E12 Nightfall

    Nightfall — Season 3, Episode 12 of China Beach. Aired 1990-01-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S03E13 Souvenirs

    Souvenirs — Season 3, Episode 13 of China Beach. Aired 1990-01-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S03E14 Holly's Choice

    Holly's Choice — Season 3, Episode 14 of China Beach. Aired 1990-01-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S03E15 A Rumor of Peace

    A Rumor of Peace — Season 3, Episode 15 of China Beach. Aired 1990-02-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S03E16 Warriors

    Warriors — Season 3, Episode 16 of China Beach. Aired 1990-02-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S03E17 The Thanks of a Grateful Nation

    The Thanks of a Grateful Nation — Season 3, Episode 17 of China Beach. Aired 1990-02-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S03E18 Skylark

    Skylark — Season 3, Episode 18 of China Beach. Aired 1990-03-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S03E19 Phoenix

    Phoenix — Season 3, Episode 19 of China Beach. Aired 1990-03-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S03E20 F.N.G.

    F.N.G. — Season 3, Episode 20 of China Beach. Aired 1990-04-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S03E21 The Gift

    The Gift — Season 3, Episode 21 of China Beach. Aired 1990-04-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S03E22 Strange Brew

    Strange Brew — Season 3, Episode 22 of China Beach. Aired 1990-04-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 4

17 episodes

  1. S04E01 History: Part I: The Big Bang

    History: Part I: The Big Bang — Season 4, Episode 1 of China Beach. Aired 1990-09-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S04E02 History: Part II: She Sells More than Sea Shells

    History: Part II: She Sells More than Sea Shells — Season 4, Episode 2 of China Beach. Aired 1990-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S04E03 You, Babe

    You, Babe — Season 4, Episode 3 of China Beach. Aired 1990-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S04E04 Escape

    Escape — Season 4, Episode 4 of China Beach. Aired 1990-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S04E05 Fever

    Fever — Season 4, Episode 5 of China Beach. Aired 1990-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S04E06 Juice

    Juice — Season 4, Episode 6 of China Beach. Aired 1990-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S04E07 One Giant Leap

    One Giant Leap — Season 4, Episode 7 of China Beach. Aired 1990-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S04E08 One Small Step

    One Small Step — Season 4, Episode 8 of China Beach. Aired 1990-12-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S04E09 The Call

    The Call — Season 4, Episode 9 of China Beach. Aired 1990-12-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S04E10 I Could Have Danced All Night ... But Didn't

    I Could Have Danced All Night ... But Didn't — Season 4, Episode 10 of China Beach. Aired 1991-06-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S04E11 100 Klicks Out

    100 Klicks Out — Season 4, Episode 11 of China Beach. Aired 1991-06-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S04E12 The Always Goodbye

    The Always Goodbye — Season 4, Episode 12 of China Beach. Aired 1991-06-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S04E13 Quest

    Quest — Season 4, Episode 13 of China Beach. Aired 1991-06-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S04E14 Rewind

    Rewind — Season 4, Episode 14 of China Beach. Aired 1991-07-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S04E15 Through and Through

    Through and Through — Season 4, Episode 15 of China Beach. Aired 1991-07-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S04E16 Hello, Goodbye (1)

    Hello, Goodbye (1) — Season 4, Episode 16 of China Beach. Aired 1991-07-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S04E17 Hello, Goodbye (2)

    Hello, Goodbye (2) — Season 4, Episode 17 of China Beach. Aired 1991-07-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.