Going to Extremes
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Play S1 E1Medical students discover the quirks of Caribbean-island living at Croft University Medical School, run by a maverick medico who made a fortune with an invention and channeled the money into his personal teaching facility. An uneven blend of surf-and-turf comedy and straight drama, the series was filmed on location in Jamaica.
Cast: Carl Lumbly, June Chadwick, Robert Duncan McNeill
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Season 1
17 episodes
- 1. PilotStudents discover the quarks of Caribbean-island living at Croft University Medical School. Alex encounters the seductive Doctor Alice Davis, while Colin takes action to save a man he suspects may have diabetes.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 1, 1992
- 2. When Lovers LeapKathleen, dejected over news of her ex-boyfriend's plan to wed, finds hopes as a 12-year-old patient explaining his won broken hear. Meanwhile, Alex has an adventure with a ""borrowed"" centrifuge; a mysterious figure stalks Charlie.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 8, 1992
- 3. Trials and TribulationsThe frustrating death of a patient touches Cheryl; Doctor Croft starts a student cricket team and Doctor Davis plays games with Alex, who lust after her.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 15, 1992
- 4. De Heart of De MatterAlex's auto collision with a goat gets him a frustrating day in court; Kathleen and Charlie struggle to diagnose a case studyTV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 22, 1992
- 5. Send in the GlovesKathleen and Colin are tried by fire when they must assist Doctors Norris and Croft in emergency surgery. Meanwhile, problems arise for Alex and Cheryl when they buy a water heater.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 29, 1992
- 6. A Mon Needs a MaidCheryl and her house-mates encounter a ‘domestic disturbance' when they hire a maid, but discover that another lady has claimed their house for her services. Meanwhile, Kathleen plays matchmaker for a special patient and Charlie meets the 7-foot giant again.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minOct 6, 1992
- 7. A Bridge Too FarAlex and Doctor Davis get a little kinky, and the resulting hernia forces Alex into the hospital for surgery. Meanwhile, Cheryl struggles to cope with depression fueled by a patient's refusal of treatment for a serious ailment.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minOct 13, 1992
- 8. Human RacesThe pressure is on when Doctor Croft's ex-wife pays a visit to claim money concealed during their divorce, Charlie sets a tutor who is even more stressed that he is, and Kim and cheryl get close while preparing for a race.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minOct 20, 1992
- 9. The Eye of De NeedleCharlie and Alex take tetanus vaccine to a remote village and discover a tribal chief with a Hollywood flair. Meanwhile, Cheryl suspects their maid of theft, and Colin becomes a godfather.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minOct 27, 1992
- 10. Perpetual CareColin learns a few lessons in life from a patient—a wise old fisherman whose wife recently died. Meanwhile, Alex's toothache has him in extreme pain, but doctor Davis gets to the root of the problem; and Solomon tells Charlie about a giant drummer.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minNov 10, 1992
- 11. The Healing ArtsDoctor Croft commissions a video to promote his medical school, but the film's auteur is a little hard on the doctor's ego. Meanwhile, Alex shows a new student around and Charlie goes into the jungle to help an ailing Nuey.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minNov 17, 1992
- 12. Sexual Perversity in JantiqueAlex is torn between two lovers: the carnal Doctor Alice Davis and cute, considerate Carolyn. Meanwhile, Charlie proves that there really are good spirits and Kathleen discovers that Delia can't read.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minDec 1, 1992
- 13. A Caribbean ChristmasKathleen and Colin get a little closer after riding a river in her Christmas gift, a kayak. Meanwhile, Doctor Davis deals with Alex's rejection, and Carolyn gets a present that is sure to disappoint Alex.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minDec 15, 1992
- 14. My Life as a GoatKathleen and Colin are called, as witnesses in the case of a man who acts like a goat. Meanwhile, Charlie's debts force him to get a job—at Solomon's and Doctor Norris is crushed when his ex-wife interferes with his son's visit.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minJan 1, 1993
- 15. Cinema JantiqueAn accreditation team visits Croft University, but one of the group's doctors has a bone to pick with Doctor Croft about a joint-replacement system. Meanwhile, Alex re-introduced movies to the island and Charlie goes exploring with Doctor Van DeWegle.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minJan 13, 1993
- 16. Body LanguageA new semester brings a rejected applicant who must convince Doctor Norris that his academic record doesn't accurately reflect his will to become a doctor. Meanwhile, Doctor Davis taps Cheryl as her new friend, Charlie looks for corpse donors.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minJan 20, 1993
- 17. Bridesmaid RevisitedRoger and Beth choose Kathleen as the best man and Colin as the maid of honor for their wedding; Doctor Croft sails to a nearby island and finds a wealthy computer genus who has tried to drop out of society.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minJan 27, 1993
Going to Extremes
★ 5.0/1019921 season17 episodesCanceled
Medical students discover the quirks of Caribbean-island living at Croft University Medical School, run by a maverick medico who made a fortune with an invention and channeled the money into his personal teaching facility. An uneven blend of surf-and-turf comedy and straight drama, the series was filmed on location in Jamaica.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Joshua Brand, John Falsey, Frank South
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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