Trapper John, M.D. Bad Breaks (Season 6, Episode 16)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Trapper John, M.D.

Bad Breaks (Season 6, Episode 16)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

A four-year-old's X-rays indicate that he may be an abuse victim. Riverside doesn't want his wife to know that he was a past contributor at a sperm bank.

Director

Walter Grauman

Writers

Don Brinkley (developed for television by) | Frank Glicksman (developed for television by) | Barry Pollack (teleplay) (as Barry H. Pollack) (story) (as Barry H. Pollack) | John Whelpley (teleplay)

Producers

Deborah Zoe Dawson | Victoria Johns

Composer

John Carl Parker (as John Parker)

Cinematographer

Frederick Gately

Editor

Jack Kampschroer

Casting Directors

Barbara Baldavin | Gary Shaffer

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 24, 1985

Release date

Feb 24, 1985 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Pernell Roberts Trapper John McIntyre Trapper John McIntyre See fewer	Bonanza (1959)
Gregory Harrison Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Madge Sinclair Ernestine Shoop, R. N. Ernestine Shoop, R. N. See fewer	Coming to America (1988)
Christopher Norris Gloria 'Ripples' Brancusi, R.N. Gloria 'Ripples' Brancusi, R.N. See fewer	Airport 1975 (1974)
Brian Stokes Mitchell Dr. Justin 'Jackpot' Jackson (as Brian Mitchell) Dr. Justin 'Jackpot' Jackson (as Brian Mitchell) See fewer	The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Charles Siebert Dr. Stanley Riverside II Dr. Stanley Riverside II See fewer	And Justice for All (1979)
Lance Kerwin Gary Gordon Gary Gordon See fewer	Outbreak (1995)
Lynnette Mettey Ginnie Crawfield Ginnie Crawfield See fewer	Favorite Son (1988)
Freddye Chapman Social Services Worker Social Services Worker See fewer	Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Stuart Pankin August Havermeyer August Havermeyer See fewer	Congo (1995)
Karlene Crockett Maggie Gordon Maggie Gordon See fewer	Dallas (1978)
Marcia Rodd E.J. Riverside E.J. Riverside See fewer	Little Murders (1971)
Timothy Busfield Dr. John 'J.T.' McIntyre Dr. John 'J.T.' McIntyre See fewer	The West Wing (1999)
Dennis Stewart Drunk Drunk See fewer	Grease (1978)
Ken Hill Police Officer #1 Police Officer #1 See fewer	Cobra (1986)
Vince Howard Police Officer #2 (as Vincent Howard) Police Officer #2 (as Vincent Howard) See fewer	Star Trek (1966)
Edan Gross Joshua Gordon Joshua Gordon See fewer	Child's Play (1988)
Chris Hutson Nurse Nurse See fewer	Medical Center (1969)
Robin Bach Dr. Van Zent Dr. Van Zent See fewer	Simon & Simon (1981)