Prototype forensic crusader drama long before CSI made labs glamorous.
Why it matters
Episode guide
148 episodes across 8 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Los Angeles medical examiner Quincy refuses to sign off on easy answers, turning autopsies into moral crusades.
Network & studio
- NBC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Prototype forensic crusader drama long before CSI made labs glamorous.
Creators
Glen A. Larson · Lou Shaw
Key cast
- Jack Klugman as Dr. Quincy
- Garry Walberg as Lt. Frank Monahan
- John S. Ragin as Dr. Robert Asten
- Robert Ito as Sam Fujiyama
Flash facts
- Began as an NBC Mystery Movie wheel entry.
- Shifted from pure mystery toward social-issue stories.
- Ancestor of every crusading forensic lead.
FAQ
What network aired Quincy, M.E.?
Quincy, M.E. is associated with NBC (1976–1983).
Why is Quincy, M.E. in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Prototype forensic crusader drama long before CSI made labs glamorous.
Who are the key names behind Quincy, M.E.?
Creators and principals include Glen A. Larson, Lou Shaw.
Official & further reading
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