
The Doctors
The Doctors is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC Daytime from April 1, 1963, to December 31, 1982. There were 5280 episodes produced, with the 5000th episode airing in November 1981. The series was set in Hope Memorial Hospital in the fictional "Madison," located somewhere in New England.
Cast: James Pritchett, Elizabeth Hubbard, Gerald Gordon
68 episodes
- 1. Whatsoever House I EnterIn the opening story, Dr. Scott performs a critical operation on a 7-year old girl. The child dies, and moments later, "Scotty," is called to the emergency room, where a newborn infant is close to death. Another operation, and the baby lives. The dead girl's father arrives at the hospital and hears the news. He confronts the mother of the surviving infant and presents her with the flowers he had bought someone else.CC30minApr 1, 1963
- 2. We Know Not WhatA father is furious with the suggestion that his son has psychological problems.CC30minApr 2, 1963
- 3. One and One Make FourA father is furious with the suggestion that his son has psychological problems.CC30minApr 3, 1963
- 4. One Too ManyA cynical divorcee who is a diabetic attempts to commit suicide.CC30minApr 4, 1963
- 5. Button, ButtonA child is rushed to the emergency room after she swallows a jagged fragment of a button.CC30minApr 5, 1963
- 6. Run With the WindA cynical divorcee who is a diabetic attempts to commit suicide.CC30minApr 8, 1963
- 7. Episode 7A patient's complaints and disobedience of hospital rules cause a staff crisis.CC30minApr 9, 1963
- 8. Episode 8Dr. Scott has to deal with a cynical divorcee, who is a diabetic, when she attempts to commit suicide.CC30minApr 10, 1963
- 9. Episode 9No synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 11, 1963
- 10. Little Mr. NobodyAn abandoned newborn is brought to the hospital and "adopted" by the staff in "Little Mr. Nobody."CC30minApr 12, 1963
- 11. Zip Guns Can KillNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 15, 1963
- 12. Episode 12Rev. Shafer must tell man he has failed police examinationCC30minApr 16, 1963
- 13. Send No FlowersNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 17, 1963
- 14. The Useless OnesAn old-time musical star attempts to make a comeback.CC30minApr 18, 1963
- 15. The Helping HandCircumstances force a reluctant doctor to take on a surgical procedure that he does not feel ready to perform.CC30minApr 19, 1963
- 16. Episode 16No synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 22, 1963
- 17. Episode 17No synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 23, 1963
- 18. Episode 18No synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 24, 1963
- 19. Episode 19No synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 25, 1963
- 20. Episode 20No synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 26, 1963
- 21. Episode 21No synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 29, 1963
- 22. Episode 22No synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 30, 1963
- 23. The Last RitesA man staggers into the hospital begging for help for his daughter, whom he struck with his car.CC30minMay 1, 1963
- 24. At Midnight There's No TomorrowDr. Hayes tries to comfort Dr. Scott after he loses a patient, and she reveals a deep attraction for him.CC30minMay 2, 1963
- 25. To Love or to DiveNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 3, 1963
- 26. Little DoctorNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 6, 1963
- 27. A Beau for Mrs. DevilleNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 7, 1963
- 28. Father and SonNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 8, 1963
- 29. The Doll Who LimpedNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 9, 1963
- 30. Doc, What Are the Odds?No synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 10, 1963
- 31. Child WifeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 13, 1963
- 32. BreakthroughA man decides to allow his seriously ill wife to obtain enough medication to kill herself.CC30minMay 14, 1963
- 33. Episode 33No synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 15, 1963
- 34. The Long NightNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 16, 1963
- 35. The Halloween MaskNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 17, 1963
- 36. A Heart Is a Boy's NeedNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 20, 1963
- 37. The Blues Is a Riddle SongNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 21, 1963
- 38. The Young Spinning WheelsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 22, 1963
- 39. Greater Love Hath No ManNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 23, 1963
- 40. The Forbidden CandystriperNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 24, 1963
- 41. Sick Little Rich GirlA wealthy patient, young and pretty, disrupts the hospital.CC30minMay 27, 1963
- 42. A Single TearTommy Regan is rejected by his mother when he accidentally hurts his baby sister with a toy airplane, but doesn't shed a tear.CC30minMay 28, 1963
- 43. Hold the Lamp High for WillyA girl fears her blind fiance will find her ugly if his sight is restored.CC30minMay 29, 1963
- 44. Celebrity BluesNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 30, 1963
- 45. A Penny for Your DoubtsNurse Jane Gibbs believes her malaria patient ex-serviceman Jim Burton is the killer police are looking for from a liquor store hold-up. Despite her feelings for him, she tells Chaplain Sam Shafer about her fears.CC30minMay 31, 1963
- 46. The Disembodied VoiceDisturbing telephone calls plague a lovely psychiatrist.CC30minJun 3, 1963
- 47. Death Is a Constant Bell RingerA Vindictive mother-in-law refuses to authorize surgery on her son-in-law.CC30minJun 4, 1963
- 48. A Doctor in Spite of HerselfAn innocent dinner date turns into a major crisis.CC30minJun 5, 1963
- 49. The Faint Heart Never WinsShould a heart patient resume his career as a social worker?CC30minJun 6, 1963
- 50. Rewards Are Only for the LivingA surgeon encounters a problem in ethics.CC30minJun 7, 1963
- 51. ...And Not to BeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 10, 1963
- 52. With Strings AttachedMrs. Frank Collins decides to honor her late husband by donating a million dollars to Hope Memorial for a new wing.CC30minJun 11, 1963
- 53. The Count of TenNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 12, 1963
- 54. Twice BornNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 13, 1963
- 55. The SalesmanNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 14, 1963
- 56. Today I Am a ManA teenager learns what it means to become a man when faced with a challenge.CC30minJun 17, 1963
- 57. Property UnclaimedNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 18, 1963
- 58. So Far from HomeChaplain suspects head nurse is prejudiced against young Formosan nurse.CC30minJun 19, 1963
- 59. The Fallen GiantA refugee surgeon will not face his own illness.CC30minJun 20, 1963
- 60. A Short, Happy LifeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 21, 1963
- 61. The Bride Wore WhiteA dedicated nurse tries to quit her profession and marry a wealthy patient.CC30minJun 24, 1963
- 62. Give and LiveWhile Agnes Tilford dreads leaving the busy atmosphere of Hope Memorial, Myra Wood can't wait to leave. She's afraid she'll be diagnosed with cancer after her surgery.CC30minJun 25, 1963
- 63. A Darn Good SportA circus acrobat trips over Dr. Jerry Chandler's bag and injures her knee. She sues him for negligence.CC30minJun 26, 1963
- 64. The Heart-Broken HusbandNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 27, 1963
- 65. King of the Rock and RollersAn insolent rock-and-roll singer learns an ironic lesson in dramas.CC30minJun 28, 1963
- 66. The Runaway PresidentNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJul 1, 1963
- 67. Woman Against FearA woman tells Chaplain Sam Shaffer she fears she is losing her mind. Investigation shows that her husband is purposely irritating her because she neglects her family.CC30minJul 2, 1963
- 68. Beware the BeeA young man refuses to admit he is allergic to bees since it would force his widowed mother to give up her bee-keeping business.CC30minJul 3, 1963
The Doctors
The Doctors is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC Daytime from April 1, 1963, to December 31, 1982. There were 5280 episodes produced, with the 5000th episode airing in November 1981. The series was set in Hope Memorial Hospital in the fictional "Madison," located somewhere in New England.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Gene Lasko
- Created by
- Orvin Tovrov
- Studio
- NBC
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.


















