Sun, Sep 12, 1965
Casey hopes a surgical procedure can save a terminally ill doctor who has been stricken with a deadly illness while performing biological warfare research. Meanwhile, his mentor Dr. David Zorba has been replaced at County General by Dr. Daniel Freeland. Also new to the staff is young internist Dr. Terry McDaniel.
Sun, Sep 26, 1965
Jewish cantor Nathan Birnbaum has lost his voice as the result of a tumor that Casey finds operable. However, Birnbaum's combative nature and a disgruntled daughter complicate the situation. Meanwhile, Casey wants to perform an operation on young Bootsie Cabot, utilizing a new technique developed by Dr. McDaniel.
Sun, Oct 3, 1965
Dr. Galanos' father, a former Latin American revolutionary, creates chaos for his son and County General by establishing a command post in the hospital for the recruitment of new freedom fighters among the other patients. Meanwhile, the threat of an impending malpractice suit looms for Dr. Casey.
Sun, Oct 17, 1965
Prickly social worker Laura Fremont receives an assignment to help patient Ruth Ann Carmody, a low-wage worker injured in a fall. Everyone is stymied by Ruth Ann's inability to comprehend and sign the various authorization forms needed for her care, unaware that she is concealing illiteracy. Meanwhile, Dr. McDaniels' troubled relationship with Sally is tested further.
Sun, Oct 24, 1965
Dr. Freeland tasks Casey with uncovering the identity of a thief who is continually stealing from the hospital. Micahel Francini, a new orderly, is the chief suspect, who Casey thinks might be a modern-day Robin Hood to County General's impoverished clients. Dr. McDaniels and Sally reach a turning point in their relationship. Casey's cousin Jack is poised to create more problems for him.
Sun, Oct 31, 1965
David Langley, a celebrated physician recently returned from missionary work in remote Africa, falls victim to a mysterious illness, whose symptoms confound the doctors at County General. Meanwhile, social worker Laura Fremont sets her sights on Dr. Casey. Jack Casey, suffering from a gunshot wound, implores cousin Ben to secretly extract the bullet without notifying authorities.
Sun, Nov 7, 1965
Dr. Harvey Lee lives the life his family wants, though his own desires go far beyond medicine. When he is arrested during a riot at a coffee house, he fears he has brought shame to his family name. Despite his own legal problems with the malpractice suit, Casey vows to stand by one of his most dedicated interns.
Sun, Nov 14, 1965
County General patient George McFadden stubbornly refuses to answer any personal and factual questions. Unknown to anyone, he is a dedicated veteran police officer who fears his illness could force him into retiring from the force. McFadden will conceal anything that might identify him, even if it puts his life in jeopardy.
Sun, Nov 21, 1965
Business tycoon Alan Bateman arranges a million dollar foundation for art and medicine, with his daughter Claudia and Dr. Casey to act as benefactors. As Casey tours art studios with Claudia, and she attends medical rounds at County General, Casey soon begins to suspect that Bateman has ulterior motives for the most unlikely arrangement.
Sun, Nov 28, 1965
County General hosts foreign exchange intern Dr. Luis Campos. Although earnest in his desire to learn, Campos' level of education places him at a disadvantage, and his need for more time draws the ire of impatient teacher Dr. Casey. Meanwhile, hospital clerk Teresa Bedoya takes a keen interest in the handsome new student.
Sun, Dec 5, 1965
Casey treats Delia Holiday, a woman who has been left uncommunicative after a near fatal beating. Following an impassioned altercation which results in Dr. Casey's dismissal from County General, Dr. Taylor suffers a severe stroke. Casey is tasked with performing emergency surgery to save Dr. Taylor's life.
Sun, Dec 19, 1965
Alan Ames, a crusading reporter, enters County General under the pretext of undergoing tests. However, he actually plans to gain access to information for an expose he is writing. The situation is complicated by Ames' jealousy of Dr. Casey, who was once romantically involved with Ames' wife Barbara.
Sun, Dec 26, 1965
Greg Carter, admitted for observation at County General, appears to be under the influence of an unknown drug and refuses to cooperate with the staff by divulging his identity. Meanwhile, Carter's father-in-law has sworn out an arrest warrant for him, as he suspects spousal abuse against his injured daughter.
Sun, Jan 9, 1966
Drunken driver Mr. Kendrick accidentally strikes a juvenile delinquent with his car and flees the scene. He later confesses the crime to County General's chaplain Father Ingram and implores him to convince Casey to operate. Casey, unaware of the circumstances surrounding the request, accuses Ingram of interfering in medical procedures.
Sun, Jan 16, 1966
Boxer Jack West, hospitalized at County General, seemingly demonstrates an ability to will himself into unconsciousness. After he goes into shock and must be resuscitated by heart massage, Casey theorizes his condition is the result of intra-cranial pressure, resulting from years of violent blows to the head.
Sun, Jan 30, 1966
When patient Paula Jordan declines hospitalization for tests to diagnose her illness, Casey charms her into going out on a series of dates with her. His intent: carefully observe her physical response to specific situations in order to develop a better understanding of her pathology. Unfortunately, Paula begins to believe the handsome young doctor is seriously falling in love with her.
Sun, Feb 6, 1966
Nurse Wills' longstanding friendship with Anna Medalle is tested when she disagrees with Anna's decision to pressure her son Andy into following in his late father's footsteps by joining the Air Force. Andy has secretly confided in Nurse Wills his own dreams of studying to become an archaeologist.
Sun, Feb 13, 1966
Agent Fred Blaney's unwed daughter Janice is severely injured in a car accident. In order to save the life of Janice and her unborn child, Casey must perform surgery. Meanwhile, Blaney alarms his daughter by threatening to publicly reveal that her baby was fathered by his client, popular singer Artie Rhodes.
Sun, Feb 20, 1966
Owen and Oren Carter are twin brothers who share everything. After Oren receives a head injury in a traffic accident, Owen begins to experience sympathetic pains in the form of violent headaches. Casey decides to wait for Oren's surgery, but Nurse Vivian Bennett, believing otherwise, takes advantage of a personal relationship to override Casey's decision.
Sun, Mar 13, 1966
Self diagnosing patients test Dr. Casey. A librarian suffering from severe headaches and conversations with her dead father attempts to convince Casey that her illness is psychosis. Meanwhile, a concert pianist feels that the pain in his hands results from a physical cause rather than a psychological one.
Sun, Mar 20, 1966
Casey's final patients share similar brain illnesses but are completely opposite in every other way. Sophisticated jet-setter Patricia Mason develops signs of brain damage after Casey saves her life, while earthy nightclub entertainer Charlie Boyd is possibly suffering from a brain tumor.