List of Dr. Kildare episodes

Summary

Series overview edit

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
133September 28, 1961 (1961-09-28)May 24, 1962 (1962-05-24)
234September 27, 1962 (1962-09-27)June 6, 1963 (1963-06-06)
334September 26, 1963 (1963-09-26)May 21, 1964 (1964-05-21)
432September 24, 1964 (1964-09-24)May 13, 1965 (1965-05-13)
558September 13, 1965 (1965-09-13)April 5, 1966 (1966-04-05)

Episodes edit

Season 1 (1961–62) edit

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11"Twenty-Four Hours"Boris SagalE. Jack NeumanSeptember 28, 1961 (1961-09-28)6501
Dr. Kildare's bid to study under Dr. Gillespie hinges on his treatment of an alcoholic.
22"Immunity"Boris SagalAndy LewisOctober 5, 1961 (1961-10-05)
Kildare combs the city to pinpoint the origin of a smallpox case and thereby block its spread.
33"Shining Image"Buzz KulikJohn T. KelleyOctober 12, 1961 (1961-10-12)6511
Kildare must tell a young woman (Suzanne Pleshette) that she has an incurable disease and has only two weeks to live.
44"Winter Harvest"Lamont JohnsonJohn Furia Jr.October 19, 1961 (1961-10-19)6506
An aging surgeon (Charles Bickford) rejects demands that he retire so that he can conduct a critical operation on his friend.
55"A Million Dollar Property"Herbert HirschmanErnest KinoyOctober 26, 1961 (1961-10-26)
Kildare attempts to treat a starlet (Anne Francis) despite the constant interruptions of her entourage.
66"Admitting Service"Elliot SilversteinE. Jack NeumanNovember 2, 1961 (1961-11-02)6504
Kildare clashes with Gillespie over malpractice charges brought against Kildare's immediate superior (William Shatner).
77"The Lonely Ones"John BrahmStory by : John Kneubuhl
Teleplay by : Archie L. Tegland
November 9, 1961 (1961-11-09)6508
Kildare learns that the intended bride of his boyhood friend (Dick York) desperately needs medical help.
88"Holiday Weekend"Gerald MayerAlvin BoretzNovember 16, 1961 (1961-11-16)6517
Kildare discovers that among a group of auto accident victims is one of his fellow interns (Dick Sargent).
99"The Patient"Elliot SilversteinArchie L. TeglandNovember 23, 1961 (1961-11-23)6515
Chamberlain becomes a patient at the hospital and quickly learns about medicine from a different perspective.
1010"For the Living"Elliot SilversteinStory by : Jerome Ross
Teleplay by : John T. Kelley & John Dunkel
November 30, 1961 (1961-11-30)6514
Kildare and Gillespie try to make a devoted wife (Beatrice Straight) realize that her husband's coma may be of an indefinite nature.
1111"Second Chance"Buzz KulikStory by : Jan Winters & Eve Ettinger
Teleplay by : John Vlahos and Jan Winters & Eve Ettinger
December 7, 1961 (1961-12-07)6503
Kildare is assigned a case in which an intern (Ross Martin) suffers paralysis that results in a deep emotional conflict.
1212"Hit and Run"Alexander SingerStory by : Norman Katkov
Teleplay by : Louis Peterson & Norman Katkov
December 14, 1961 (1961-12-14)
A grief-stricken father (Richard Kiley) threatens to kill if Gillespie and Kildare perform surgery that's been approved in court.
1313"Season to Be Jolly"Elliot SilversteinJean HollowayDecember 21, 1961 (1961-12-21)6513
Kildare and Gillespie have to deal with an alcoholic department store Santa Claus (Dan O'Herlihy) who's both unhappy and despondent.
1414"Johnny Temple"Ralph SenenskyStory by : David P. Harmon
Teleplay by : Archie L. Tegland & David P. Harmon
December 28, 1961 (1961-12-28)
Kildare is treating a teenage boy for wounds suffered in a knife fight when the boy pulls a knife on him.
1515"My Brother, the Doctor"Boris SagalStory by : Bruce Geller
Teleplay by : Bruce Geller & Archie L. Tegland
January 4, 1962 (1962-01-04)6520
Kildare becomes embroiled in a conflict between an intern (Eddie Ryder) and the intern's older brother (Herschel Bernardi).
1616"The Administrator"Paul StanleyAndy LewisJanuary 11, 1962 (1962-01-11)6521
A hospital administrator (Joseph Cotten) who's known for his efficiency sees his career put in jeopardy by the neurotic behavior of his wife (Dorothy Malone).
1717"Oh, My Daughter"Buzz KulikBetty AndrewsJanuary 25, 1962 (1962-01-25)6528
When Gillespie's daughter Evelyn (Dina Merrill) finds out she's pregnant, she begs Kildare to allow her to commit suicide.
1818"The Search"Buzz KulikJohn Furia Jr.February 1, 1962 (1962-02-01)6525
An outbreak of food poisoning helps a disgruntled doctor (Jeremy Slate) decide between continued hospital work or a career in public health.
1919"The Glory Hunter"Lamont JohnsonStory by : Gerry Day
Teleplay by : John T. Kelley & Gerry Day
February 8, 1962 (1962-02-08)6527
When Dr. Stewart (Alfred Ryder) arrives from India in order to raise funds for a hospital, a skeptical reporter tries to prove that he's a fraud.
2020"The Dragon"Robert Ellis MillerAndy LewisFebruary 15, 1962 (1962-02-15)6530
In an effort to help her intern boyfriend (Scott Marlowe) avoid being cited for a serious medical error, a nurse (Margaret O'Brien) tries to romance Kildare so that he'll take the blame.
2121"The Stepping Stone"Elliot SilversteinStory by : Janet L. Tegland
Teleplay by : Archie L. Tegland
February 22, 1962 (1962-02-22)6533
Kildare and Gillespie try to help a poor, sick man (Joseph Schildkraut) regain his stature in the world of medical research.
2222"The Bronc-Buster"Paul StanleyPat FielderMarch 1, 1962 (1962-03-01)6532
Kildare tries to convince a distant relative (Arch Johnson) to quit the rodeo for the sake of the youngsters who are dependent upon him.
2323"The Witch Doctor"Lamont JohnsonAlvin BoretzMarch 8, 1962 (1962-03-08)
Kildare and Gillespie desperately try to prevent a critically ill woman (Joan Hackett) from becoming the patient of a quack doctor (Pat Hingle).
2424"The Roaring Boy-O"Elliot SilversteinStory by : Emmet Lavery
Teleplay by : John Whedon
March 15, 1962 (1962-03-15)6526
An Irish poet (Dan O'Herlihy) who's known for his hard-drinking lifestyle, tries to escape from the hospital.
2525"Solomon's Choice"Lamont JohnsonStory by : Anthony Lawrence
Teleplay by : John Furia Jr & Anthony Lawrence
March 29, 1962 (1962-03-29)6537
Kildare tries to find one solution for two women, one who loses her baby (Barbara Baxley) and one who doesn't want her newborn (Collin Wilcox).
2626"A Very Present Help"Robert ButlerJohn T. DuganApril 5, 1962 (1962-04-05)6506
Kildare is forced to compete with a nun (Glynis Johns) in a battle between medicine and religion in order to save a young housewife (Pat Crowley).
2727"One for the Road"John BrahmStory by : Yale Peter Harrison
Teleplay by : Robert Dozier
April 12, 1962 (1962-04-12)6535
Kildare is assigned to work in an experimental ward that's treating alcoholics under the direction of a doctor (Lee Marvin who has his own ongoing battle with the bottle.
2828"The Horn of Plenty"Paul WendkosJames BlumgartenApril 19, 1962 (1962-04-19)6541
A young heiress tries to tempt Kildare with a future of luxury as a wealthy physician.
2929"The Chemistry of Anger"William GrahamStory by : Marshall Goldberg
Teleplay by : Jerry McNeely
April 26, 1962 (1962-04-26)6545
Growing hostility between Kildare and a tyrannical doctor (Rip Torn) is suddenly interrupted by an emergency case that forces them to work together.
3030"Something of Importance"Elliot SilversteinSy SalkowitzMay 3, 1962 (1962-05-03)6544
Kildare and a research doctor (George Voskovec) are in a race against a rival team to discover a cure for a fatal blood disease.
3131"A Distant Thunder"Paul WendkosGene RoddenberryMay 10, 1962 (1962-05-10)6539
Kildare is assigned to watch over a former general (Dean Jagger) who is displaying suicidal tendencies.
3232"The Road to the Heart"Elliot SilversteinStory by : Theodore & Mathilde Ferro
Teleplay by : Jean Holloway
May 17, 1962 (1962-05-17)6534
Kildare risks his career as he attempts to convince a mother (Joanne Linville) that surgery will be able to help her deaf son (Rory O'Brien).
3333"Operation: Lazarus"Boris SagalBetty AndrewsMay 24, 1962 (1962-05-24)6546
A former doctor (Sidney Blackmer) is operated on by Kildare in an attempt to restore his sanity.

Season 2 (1962–63) edit

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341"Gravida One"Elliot SilversteinE. Jack NeumanSeptember 27, 1962 (1962-09-27)6518
Kildare and Gillespie deal with a woman (Patricia Barry) who dreads giving birth to her first child.
352"The Burning Sky"Lamont JohnsonKen KolbOctober 4, 1962 (1962-10-04)6566

In the midst of a raging forest fire, Kildare directs a medical team and is forced to deal with a medical student (Robert Redford) who would prefer to do medical research than treat patients.

Note: This episode was filmed and shown in color.
363"The Visitors"Paul WenkosFrank PiersonOctober 11, 1962 (1962-10-11)6553
The son (John Cassavetes) of a visiting dignitary from behind the Iron Curtain needs medical treatment.
374"The Mask Makers"Ralph SenenskyJerry McNeelyOctober 18, 1962 (1962-10-18)6559
A young woman (Carolyn Jones) with a large nose undergoes a personality transformation after plastic surgery that ends up with her attempting to take her own life.
385"Guest Appearance"William GrahamArchie L. TeglandOctober 25, 1962 (1962-10-25)TBA
After his young son dies while being treated by Kildare, an embittered late-night talk show host (Jack Carter) uses his show to try and ruin the doctor's career.
396"Hastings' Farewell"Ralph SenenskyPeggy and Lou ShawNovember 1, 1962 (1962-11-01)6552
As a result of an auto accident, a father (Harry Guardino) is unable to communicate. The man's wife (Beverly Garland) attempts to have him committed, which leads to conflict.
407"Breakdown"Lawrence DobkinBetty AndrewsNovember 8, 1962 (1962-11-08)TBA
A neurotic fellow doctor (Larry Parks) thinks that Kildare is trying to ruin him.
418"The Cobweb Chain"Boris SagalErnest KinoyNovember 15, 1962 (1962-11-15)6549
A doctor (Steven Hill) from India is reluctant to accept Kildare's offer to help him qualify to practice medicine in his homeland.
429"The Soul Killer"Elliot SilversteinGeorge EcksteinNovember 22, 1962 (1962-11-22)TBA
A nurse (Suzanne Pleshette) with a drug problem is discovered by another nurse (Eileen Heckart) with a previous drug addiction.
4310"An Ancient Office"Don MedfordTheodore ApsteinDecember 6, 1962 (1962-12-06)6573
While visiting his hometown, Kildare becomes embroiled in a controversy when the elderly coroner (Ed Begley) makes no effort to investigate an infant who dies of sudden infant death syndrome.
4411"The Legacy"Lamont JohnsonJohn Furia, Jr.December 13, 1962 (1962-12-13)6563
Kildare is subpoenaed to testify in a civil suit brought by the widow of an auto accident victim he had treated.
4512"The Bed I've Made"Don TaylorJean HollowayDecember 20, 1962 (1962-12-20)6536
The new director of nursing (Claire Trevor) at Blair steps on toes in trying to improve the overall efficiency of the hospital
4613"A Time to Every Purpose"Don TaylorStory by : Arthur Weiss
Teleplay by : Archie L. Tegland & Arthur Weiss
December 27, 1962 (1962-12-27)6595
A teenage girl who loses her eye in an accident must deal with her distraught mother who believes that the girl will never end up getting married because of her handicap.
4714"Love is a Sad Song"Boris SagalJean HollowayJanuary 3, 1963 (1963-01-03)TBA
Kildare falls in love with a beautiful intern (Diana Hyland) whose interest in career as a surgeon may short-circuit his marriage plans.
4815"The Thing Speaks for Itself"Don MedfordJohn W. BlochJanuary 10, 1963 (1963-01-10)6570
Kildare and Gillespie are sued for malpractice after a young woman dies from a reaction to a drug.
4916"The Great Guy"James KomackJames KomackJanuary 17, 1963 (1963-01-17)6576
A comedian (Jack Carter) who has his leg amputated due to cancer reacts by lashing out at his wife and friends.
5017"The Mosaic"David Lowell RichJerry McNeelyJanuary 31, 1963 (1963-01-31)6571
After multiple medical students develop hepatitis, Kildare works with a public health investigator to discover the source.
5118"The Good Luck Charm"Jack ArnoldJames Komak & Harry KronmanFebruary 7, 1963 (1963-02-07)6562
An aging former movie actress (Gloria Swanson) who has been unable to walk and is being protected by her personal physician, causes problems at Blair.
5219"Jail Ward"Jack ArnoldJerome B. ThomasFebruary 14, 1963 (1963-02-14)TBA
Kildare treats two policemen after being shot, with one of them dying. He then volunteers for work in the jail ward, where he discovers that the killer (Henry Silva) may have a blood disorder. The potential delay in his trial angers the surviving policeman (James Franciscus).
5320"A Trip to Niagara"Robert GistGerald SanfordFebruary 21, 1963 (1963-02-21)TBA
After being exposed to excessive radiation that will soon blind him, a neurologist (John Larch) delays a vacation to help a patient suffering from Parkinson's disease.
5421"A Place Among the Monuments"William GrahamAlvin BoretzFebruary 28, 1963 (1963-02-28)6557
After saving a woman (Zohra Lampert) from a barbiturate overdose, her grateful parents believe that Kildare can do no wrong despite his insistence that the woman is still in danger.
5522"Face of Fear"David FriedkinBetty AnddrewsMarch 7, 1963 (1963-03-07)6572
A Blair technician (Robert Culp), whose inexplicable outbursts are followed by complete blackouts of the event, is afraid that he's inheriting his father's insanity.
5623"Sister Mike"Elliot SilversteinStory by : John T. Dugan
Teleplay by : John T. Dugan & John W. Bloch
March 14, 1963 (1963-03-14)6556
Kildare attempts to have the abused children of a woman (Collin Wilcox) taken away from her, but the nun (Fay Bainter) that's been tasked with helping the family is trying to keep them together.
5724"A Very Infectious Disease"Jules BrickenRobert and Wanda DuncanMarch 21, 1963 (1963-03-21)6574
A mature intern from Australia routinely ignores paperwork and hospital protocol and shows extreme hostility toward an immigrant.
5825"The Dark Side of the Mirror"Lamont JohnsonDick Nelson & William BastMarch 28, 1963 (1963-03-28)6538
The estranged twin sister of a woman (both played by Polly Bergen) who will die without a kidney transplant refuses to make the sacrifice.
5926"The Sleeping Princess"Lamont JohnsonArchie L. TeglandApril 11, 1963 (1963-04-11)6551
Responding to an emergency call where a father has collapsed, Kildare discovers the man's sheltered teenage daughter who hasn't left her apartment in years. Since the father's condition is terminal, an effort is made to help the girl adapt to the outside world.
6027"Ship's Doctor"Jack ArnoldStory by : Arthur Ross
Teleplay by : Archie L. Tegland & Arthur Ross
April 18, 1963 (1963-04-18)TBA
After Gillespie wins a Blair Hospital raffle for a free cruise, his trip is marked by the ship's doctor (Patrick O'Neal) being convinced that Gillespie is a company spy.
6128"Tightrope Into Nowhere"Elliot SilversteinPeggy ShawApril 25, 1963 (1963-04-25)TBA
Kildare and the chief resident (Edward Asner) butt heads when a woman who had previously refused to concern herself with her father suddenly tries to keep him alive when he enters a terminal coma.
6229"The Balance and the Crucible"Don MedfordJerry McNeelyMay 2, 1963 (1963-05-02)TBA
A doctor (Peter Falk) who also serves as a minister and is set to join his wife on a South American missionary trip has his life thrown into turmoil when she's killed.
6330"The Gift of the Koodjanuk"William GrahamWalter BroughMay 9, 1963 (1963-05-09)TBA
The ability of a stranger named Alfred Freely (Brian Keith) to freely converse with anyone hides a serious health issue affecting him.
6431"An Island Like a Peacock"Elliot SilversteinGerald SanfordMay 16, 1963 (1963-05-16)TBA
After trying to visit his estranged blind daughter, a man (Forrest Tucker) suffers a heart attack. Meanwhile, the woman (Kathryn Hays) refuses to consider surgery that might allow her to regain her vision.
6532"To Each His Own Prison"Don MedfordBetty AndrewsMay 23, 1963 (1963-05-23)6589
A delirious alcoholic (Ross Martin) blurts out to Kildare that he embezzled money for which his business partner was convicted for in court. However, when he recovers, he denies that he ever stated such a thing.
6633"A Hand Held Out in Darkness"Robert GistJean HollowayMay 30, 1963 (1963-05-30)TBA
A young, unconscious girl is found in a local and brought to Blair, with no one coming to identify her. Further investigation indicates the likelihood of an emotional trauma being the cause of her condition.
6734"What's God to Julius?"Robert GistAdrian SpiesJune 6, 1963 (1963-06-06)TBA
A man Benny (Martin Balsam) who has been caring for his mentally challenged younger brother Julius (Sorrell Booke) by himself, discovers that he's terminally ill and becomes concerned about his brother's future.

Season 3 (1963–64) edit

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681"Whoever Heard of a Two-Headed Doll?"Don MedfordJerry McNeelySeptember 26, 1963 (1963-09-26)6926
Kildare must decide whether or not to tell a man or his seemingly frivolous wife that he's dying of leukemia.
692"The Good Samaritan"Elliot SilversteinDonald S. SanfordOctober 3, 1963 (1963-10-03)6912
A prosecuting attorney and a rural woman accuse Kildare of malpractice, putting his career in the balance.
703"If You Can't Believe the Truth"John NewlandIrene WinstonOctober 10, 1963 (1963-10-10)6919
While a cantankerous business tycoon (James Whitmore) is under observation, a nurse (Barbara Eden) announces she's looking for a rich husband.
714"The Heart, an Imperfect Machine"Robert ButlerStory by : Pete Morrow
Teleplay by : Dick Nelson
October 17, 1963 (1963-10-17)6907
A doctor (Pat Hingle) has spent years developing a heart-lung machine in an effort to save his wife (Diane Baker), but his long hours have helped damage the marriage.
725"A Game for Three"Paul WendkosJerry McNeelyOctober 24, 1963 (1963-10-24)6905
An intern (Andrew Prine) accuses Kildare of having an affair with his wife (Susan Strasberg).
736"The Exploiters"Leonard HornRichard Levinson & William LinkOctober 31, 1963 (1963-10-31)6929
A widow (Glenda Farrell) is victimized by an unscrupulous funeral director, outraging her daughter (Nancy Malone), who is a nurse at Blair.
747"One Clear, Bright Thursday Morning"Leonard HornMargaret & Paul SchneiderNovember 7, 1963 (1963-11-07)6920
A Japanese woman (Miyoshi Umeki fears for the life of her unborn child because she is suffering from the complications of having survived the atomic blast at Nagasaki.
758"The Eleventh Commandment"John NewlandTheodore Apstein & Sidney A. MandelNovember 14, 1963 (1963-11-14)6911
An embittered Jewish woman (Molly Picon) used to laying guilt trips on her children becomes angry when her son becomes interested in the woman (Susan Oliver) sharing her hospital room.
769"Four Feet in the Morning"Jack SmightJerry De BonoNovember 21, 1963 (1963-11-21)
An unwed teenage couple (Tony Dow and Marta Kristen) are plunged into emotional turmoil along with their parents. Part one of a crossover episode with The Eleventh Hour
7710"The Pack Rat and the Prima Donna"Paul WendkosJames GunnNovember 28, 1963 (1963-11-28)6924
A nurse (Celeste Holm) and doctor (Ed Nelson) clash in a variety of ways regarding Blair's medical equipment.
7811"The Backslider"John NewlandArchie L. TeglandDecember 5, 1963 (1963-12-05)6928
Kildare criticizes the diagnostic techniques of emotional veteran physician (Kevin McCarthy), which leads to tragedy.
7912"Charlie Wade Makes Lots of Shade"Allen MinerStory by : Jerry McNeely & Marshall Goldberg
Teleplay by : Jerry McNeely
December 12, 1963 (1963-12-12)6927
Obese Charlie Wade makes a sincere effort at dieting, but the ensuing ridicule causes him to try and commit suicide.
8013"The Oracle"Jack SmightGene WangDecember 19, 1963 (1963-12-19)6932
A high-profile Washington columnist (Lauren Bacall) who usually has all the answers is stumped when she's given a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
8114"A Vote of Confidence"Paul WendkosRichard Levinson & William LinkDecember 26, 1963 (1963-12-26)6933
A doctor (Eddie Albert) believes that Gillespie is past his prime and mounts a campaign to replace him as Blair's chief of staff.
8215"A Willing Suspension of Disbelief"Leonard HornHarold GastJanuary 9, 1964 (1964-01-09)6922
A former football star (Jack Lord) who's now a surgeon at Blair has a crippling case of arthritis that he attempts to shield through the use of drugs that were prescribed by a quack.
8316"Tyger, Tyger: Part 1"John NewlandBen MasselinkJanuary 16, 1964 (1964-01-16)6915
A woman (Yvette Mimieux) with epilepsy refuses to give up the sport of surfing, even though a seizure could result in her death.
8417"Tyger, Tyger: Part 2"John NewlandBen MasselinkJanuary 23, 1964 (1964-01-23)6925
While trying to maintain a watch on his epileptic patient who refuses to listen to reason, Kildare must also attempt to keep an unhappy woman from resuming her destructive drinking habits.
8518"Never Too Old for the Circus"Paul WendkosStory by : Eric Peters
Teleplay by : Jameson Brewer
January 30, 1964 (1964-01-30)6949
The desire of a retired surgeon (Walter Pidgeon) who wants to resume his practice results only in heartbreak for his grandson.
8619"Onions, Garlic and Flowers That Bloom in the Spring"John NewlandTheodore ApsteinFebruary 6, 1964 (1964-02-06)6923
When a general practitioner (Cesar Romero) in a rundown neighborhood becomes ill, Kildare is asked to take over his practice.
8720"To Walk in Grace"Ida LupinoJoy DexterFebruary 13, 1964 (1964-02-13)6944
A writer (Gena Rowlands) who specializes in medical fiction novels becomes ill while researching her next book at Blair.
8821"Goodbye, Mr. Jersey"John NewlandIrene WinstonFebruary 20, 1964 (1964-02-20)6947
An actress (Suzanne Pleshette), a millionaire, an intern (Anthony Holland) and a sheep dog upset the daily routine at Blair.
8922"Why Won't Anybody Listen?"John NewlandCalvin ClementsFebruary 27, 1964 (1964-02-27)6946
Shocked into confusion by the unexpected death of his granddaughter and infuriated by what he perceives as disrespectful laughter in the wake of the tragedy, a man (Claude Rains) takes severe measures to get his point across.
9023"The Child Between"Allen MinerPhillip SaltzmanMarch 5, 1964 (1964-03-05)6903
A diabetic (Beau Bridges) attempts to punish his divorced, squabbling parents by gambling with his life.
9124"A Hundred Million Tomorrows"Don MedfordJerome B. ThomasMarch 12, 1964 (1964-03-12)6901
A tycoon (Paul Burke) on the verge of a proxy fight suffers a heart attack and then must fend off the unscrupulous moves of his assistant (George Grizzard) and the assistant's wife (Diana Van Der Vlis).
9225"Tomorrow is a Fickle Girl"Paul WendkosJames F. GriffinMarch 19, 1964 (1964-03-19)6945
A teenage boy (Sal Mineo) is practicing medicine without a license and quickly learns that a little knowledge can be dangerous.
9326"Quid Pro Quo"Don MedfordArchie L. TeglandMarch 26, 1964 (1964-03-26)6948
One medical student (Robert Walker) is dedicated, but inept, while another (Michael Callan) is brilliant, but irresponsible.
9427"A Day to Remember"John NewlandCalvin ClementsApril 2, 1964 (1964-04-02)6937
A woman's (Anne Baxter) grief over the death of her son causes her to take steps that lead to another tragedy.
9528"An Ungodly Act"Don MedfordCalvin ClementsApril 9, 1964 (1964-04-09)
Kildare faces a lawsuit and unsavory publicity when he charges another doctor (Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.) with negligence.
9629"A Nickel's Worth of Prayer"UnknownAgnes RidgwayApril 16, 1964 (1964-04-16)6943
An ailing elderly man (Ed Begley) and a lonely young girl (Kim Darby) develop a friendship that each of them needs.
9730"Night of the Beast[1]"James GoldstoneRichard FielderApril 23, 1964 (1964-04-23)6917
After flunking out of medical school, a man (Bradford Dillman) becomes a thief and takes revenge on Kildare by raping his girlfriend (Carol Rossen).
9831"The Middle of Ernie Mann"Don MedfordMargaret & Paul SchneiderApril 30, 1964 (1964-04-30)6941
Rising heavyweight boxer Ernie Mann (Terry Carter) ignores Kildare's pleas to quit in order to provide financial security for his family.
9932"A Sense of Tempo"John NewlandDon BalluckMay 7, 1964 (1964-05-07)6956
An author (Cyril Ritchard) comes to the hospital to die, even though tests reveal that there's nothing wrong with him.
10033"Speak Not in Angry Whispers"Leo PennEdward J. LaskoMay 14, 1964 (1964-05-14)6966
A man admits his love for his estranged wife when he discovers that she's seriously ill.
10134"Dolly's Dilemma"John NewlandKen KolbMay 21, 1964 (1964-05-21)6957
A wealthy widow (Joan Blondell) is convinced that the widowed Gillespie wants to marry her, leading to rumors around the hospital.

Season 4 (1964–65) edit

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1021"Man is a Rock"Leo PennChristopher KnopfSeptember 24, 1964 (1964-09-24)6953
A hard-driving salesman (Walter Matthau) puts his life at risk by refusing to cut back on his fast-paced lifestyle.
1032"Maybe Love Will Save My Apartment House"Ralph SenenskyBoris SobelmanOctober 1, 1964 (1964-10-01)6967
Dr. Gillespie plays matchmaker for his flaky niece Serena (Suzy Parker), fixing her up with a girl-chasing doctor (Barry Nelson). However, things don't go according to plan.
1043"The Hand That Hurts, the Hand That Heals"Leo PennEdward J. LaksoOctober 8, 1964 (1964-10-08)6977
A career woman (Janice Rule) resents Dr. Kildare's efforts to keep her alive.
1054"The Last Leaves on the Tree"Jack SmightRobert Presnell Jr.October 15, 1964 (1964-10-15)
A greedy grandson attempts to gain control of an estate by accusing the rest of the family of senility.
1065"What's Different About Today?"Leo PennJerry McNeelyOctober 22, 1964 (1964-10-22)6952
A 15-year-old girl (Kim Darby) at a camp for those suffering from diabetes falls in love with Dr. Kildare and nearly causes a tragedy.
1076"The Sound of a Faraway Hill"Alf KjellinEdward J. Lakso & Don TiatOctober 29, 1964 (1964-10-29)6958
An ailing baseball player (Lee Marvin) and a terminally ill boy bond together to give each other courage.
1087"A Candle in the Window"Sydney PollackRita LakinNovember 5, 1964 (1964-11-05)6972
The denial of any display of grief by a Blair nurse (Ruth Roman) following the death of her husband is negatively affecting her son (Ron Howard) and causing great concern on the part of Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie.
1098"Rome Will Never Leave You: Part 1"John NewlandSally BensonNovember 12, 1964 (1964-11-12)
Traveling to Rome on a medical mission, Dr. Kildare falls in love and Dr. Gillespie rekindles a romance that began during World War II.
1109"Rome Will Never Leave You: Part 2"John NewlandSally BensonNovember 19, 1964 (1964-11-19)
Both Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie come face-to-face with their chief rival for the affections of the women that they're romancing.
11110"Rome Will Never Leave You: Part 3"John NewlandSally BensonNovember 26, 1964 (1964-11-26)
Dr. Gillespie comes to the conclusion that his romance must remain a memory, while Dr. Kildare refuses to do the same.
11211"The Elusive Dik-Dik"John NewlandBarre LyndonDecember 3, 1964 (1964-12-03)6954
Dr. Kildare faces a grave decision when a noted doctor and his son are both stricken with a rare fever.
11312"Catch a Crooked Mouse"Boris SagalStanley NissDecember 17, 1964 (1964-12-17)6976
A dying woman (Fay Spain) is facing questioning regarding a murder case, but Dr. Kildare refuses to let the district attorney and a detective interview her.
11413"An Exchange of Gifts"Richard SarafianIrving PearlbergDecember 24, 1964 (1964-12-24)6935
A derelict (Rip Torn) is so sure that he's going to die, he gives his money to his fellow patients. When he discovers that he'll live, he demands the money back.
11514"Never is a Long Day"Leo PennRita LakinDecember 31, 1964 (1964-12-31)6934
A dying doctor (Walter Slezak) is hoping to make his wife self-sufficient before he dies. While Dr. Gillespie attempts to help him, he's plagued by a panicky intern during crucial moments.
11615"Lullaby for an Indian Summer"Herschel DaughertyJameson BrewerJanuary 7, 1965 (1965-01-07)6975
A doctor (Robert Young) and his wife discover that they're going to be parents shortly before the doctor discovers that he's dying. He and his wife (Margaret Leighton) then adjust separately to the devastating news.
11716"Take Care of My Little Girl"Alf KjellinIrving PearlbergJanuary 14, 1965 (1965-01-14)6969
A songwriter Eddie (Larry Blyden), the husband of Blair employee Helen (Gail Kobe), who's seeking to recapture success neglects his responsibilities as both a husband and father. That indifference becomes even more outrageous when his daughter Nancy (Veronica Cartwright) is diagnosed with cancer.
11817"My Name is Lisa, and I Am Lost"Jud TaylorJames F. GriffithJanuary 21, 1965 (1965-01-21)
A mild-mannered nurse (Lois Nettleton) is forced to deal with a mean and irascible woman (Nina Foch).
11918"Please Let My Baby Live"Leo PennMax HodgeJanuary 28, 1965 (1965-01-28)
A former nurse at Blair (Diana Hyland) has had three previous miscarriages because of the Rh factor and is currently in the eighth month of her current pregnancy.
12019"No Mother to Guide Them"John NewlandAdrian SpiesFebruary 4, 1965 (1965-02-04)
Cab driver Ernie Duffy (Jack Warden) is suffering from a serious heart ailment, but begs Dr. Kildare to let him keep driving for two more months in order to pay for training that will allow him to take a less-strenuous job.
12120"A Marriage of Convenience"Herschel DaughertyAgnes Ridgway & Don BalluckFebruary 11, 1965 (1965-02-11)
An orderly (Burt Brinkerhoff) is tricked into marrying a woman (Louise Sorel) who is carrying another man's child.
12221"Make Way for Tomorrow"Herschel DaughertyE. Arthur KeanFebruary 18, 1965 (1965-02-18)
An old sailor (Ed Begley) and an elderly Italian man (Frank Puglia) are roommates. The sailor attempts to use yoga to control his own death, while the other man is plagued by omens of death in his dreams.
12322"A Miracle for Margaret"John NewlandArthur L. Murphy & Irving PearlbergFebruary 25, 1965 (1965-02-25)
A doctor's (Barbara Bel Geddes) cold-blooded attention to medical research antagonizes both Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie
12423"Do You Trust Your Doctor?"Leo PennJerry McNeelyMarch 4, 1965 (1965-03-04)6989
After he loses a patient, a doctor (Robert Culp) loses his self-confidence and is so unsure about himself that he simply starts referring his patients to specialists.
12524"All Brides Should Be Beautiful"Alf KjellinEdward J. LaskoMarch 11, 1965 (1965-03-11)
Dr. Kildare is a helpless bystander as a brilliant but plain woman (Colleen Dewhurst) is faced with cancer surgery. She's afraid that her worried husband (Tom Bosley), whom she married based more on a fear of being alone than for love, will reject her.
12625"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: Part 1"Leo PennJerry McNeelyMarch 18, 1965 (1965-03-18)6990
A date with a woman (Angie Dickinson) nearly leads to tragedy after Dr. Kildare is injured in an auto accident.
12726"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: Part 2"Leo PennJerry McNeelyMarch 25, 1965 (1965-03-25)6991
In the aftermath of his accident, Dr. Kildare becomes engaged. However, he soon learns an unpleasant truth about his fiancee.
12827"A Journey to Sunrise"Ralph SenenskyJack CurtisApril 1, 1965 (1965-04-01)
A cancer-stricken, French-speaking hillbilly (played by Raymond Massey in a dual role) refuses to divulge any information about himself and refuses to take any pain medication.
12928"The Time Buyers"John NewlandArchie Lawrence & Max HodgeApril 8, 1965 (1965-04-08)6961
A doctor (Patricia Barry) is willing to risk her life by donating her kidney in order to save her son. She chooses to take these actions rather than reveal a 15-year-old secret.
13029"Music Hath Charms"Sidney MillerEdward J. LaskoApril 15, 1965 (1965-04-15)6986
Dr. Gillespie puts Dr. Kildare in charge of producing the annual nurses and residents' review at Blair.
13130"Believe and Live"John NewlandBoris SoblemanApril 22, 1965 (1965-04-22)7909
A famed medical lawyer (Dan O'Herlihy) with potential political aspirations is convinced that he has cancer, primarily because his twin brother recently died of the disease.
13231"A Reverence for Life"Jud TaylorArchie L. TeglandApril 29, 1965 (1965-04-29)6963
Dr. Kildare is involved in an auto accident, which severely injures a woman who's in need of a blood transfusion. Both she and her husband (Dennis Weaver) refuse to consider that option because of their religious beliefs.
13332"Wings of Hope"John NewlandMax HodgeMay 13, 1965 (1965-05-13)7911
While flying home from vacation, Dr. Kildare must attend to the pilot (Earl Holliman) who's stricken with a mysterious illness and could be forced to give up flying. In the meantime, the stewardess (Sharon Farrell) who continues to carry a torch for him anxiously awaits the outcome.

Season 5 (1965–66) edit

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1341"Behold the Great Man"John BrahmAdrian SpiesSeptember 13, 1965 (1965-09-13)
Following a death of a patient Dr. Kildare clashes with the renowned and arrogant Dr. Maxwell Becker (James Mason) challenging his wisdom in how he treated the patient.
1352"A Life for a Life"John BrahmAdrian SpiesSeptember 14, 1965 (1965-09-14)
Following a severe car accident, Dr. Becker ends up in Dr. Kildare's care.
1363"Web of Hate"John BrahmAdrian SpiesSeptember 20, 1965 (1965-09-20)
Dr. Becker attempts suicide but Dr. Kildare thwarts it, angering Becker even more. He becomes determined to exact revenge on Kildare.
1374"Horizontal Hero"John BrahmAdrian SpiesSeptember 21, 1965 (1965-09-21)
Dr. Becker is partially paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. The man responsible for his injuries suffered severe burns. Despite his condition, Becker performs surgery on him.
1385"The Bell in the Schoolhouse Tolls for Thee, Kildare"Jud TaylorJerry De BonoSeptember 27, 1965 (1965-09-27)
Kildare is tasked with teaching three challenging third-year medical students.
1396"Life in the Dance Hall"Jud TaylorJerry De BonoSeptember 28, 1965 (1965-09-28)
As he gets more deeply involved in the personal issues of his three protégés. Kildare unintentionally attracts the wrath of his teaching assistant.
1407"Some Doors Are Slamming"Jud TaylorJerry De BonoOctober 5, 1965 (1965-10-05)
Kildare's teaching assistant and the three trainees are causing more and more anxiety. Warren lacks confidence and struggles to deal with sexism from patients and medical professionals.
1418"Enough La Boheme for Everybody"Jud TaylorJerry De BonoOctober 11, 1965 (1965-10-11)
Hartwood confronts his wife and Devereaux needs to short out his personal life. Gillespie has no choice but to dismiss Helvick.
1429"Now the Mummy"Jud TaylorJerry De BonoOctober 12, 1965 (1965-10-12)
Devereaux convinces people to protest Helvick's dismissal but finds out Helvick lied to him about the real reason he was terminated.
14310"A Pyrotechnic Display"Jud TaylorJerry De BonoOctober 18, 1965 (1965-10-18)
Kidare refuses to accept Frankie's decision after a patient dies unexpectedly prompting Frankie to leave training.
14411"With Hellfire and Thunder"Jud TaylorChristopher KnoffOctober 19, 1965 (1965-10-19)
Morgan Bannion (James Daly), a pretentious actor with a drinking problem, refuses to give up alcohol and accept that he has cirrhosis. Instead he is convinced he is dying of cancer. 
14512"Daily Flights to Olympus"Jud TaylorChristopher KnoffOctober 25, 1965 (1965-10-25)
After getting into a brawl at a bar, Bannion sustains serious injuries, yet he still unwilling to accept the truth.
14613"The Life Machine"Marc DanielsJerome RossOctober 26, 1965 (1965-10-26)
Blair General is offering a novel treatment that may save lives, but it's limited to a select few thus Kildare and Gillespie have to pick from dozens of eligible patients.
14714"Toast the Golden Couple"Marc DanielsJerome RossNovember 1, 1965 (1965-11-01)
Five patients are candidates for the novel kidney dialysis and Kildare discovers their spouses having problems. Nurse Fain, whose husband has kidney disease is too old to be taken into account.
14815"Wives and Losers"Marc DanielsJerome RossNovember 2, 1965 (1965-11-02)
14916"Welcome Home, Dear Anna"Marc DanielsJerome RossNovember 8, 1965 (1965-11-08)
15017"A Little Child Shall Lead"Marc DanielsJerome RossNovember 9, 1965 (1965-11-09)
15118"Hour of Decision"Marc DanielsJerome RossNovember 15, 1965 (1965-11-15)
15219"Aftermath"Marc DanielsJerome RossNovember 16, 1965 (1965-11-16)
15320"Fathers and Daughters"Herschel DaughertyWilliam FayNovember 22, 1965 (1965-11-22)
15421"A Gift of Love"Herschel DaughertyWilliam FayNovember 23, 1965 (1965-11-23)
15522"The Tent Dwellers"Herschel DaughertyWilliam FayNovember 29, 1965 (1965-11-29)
15623"Going Home"Herschel DaughertyWilliam FayNovember 30, 1965 (1965-11-30)
15724"Something Old, Something New"John BrahmEdward J. LaskoDecember 6, 1965 (1965-12-06)
15825"To Visit One More Spring"John BrahmEdward J. LaskoDecember 7, 1965 (1965-12-07)
15926"From Nigeria with Love"UnknownUnknownDecember 13, 1965 (1965-12-13)
16027"In the Roman Candle's Bright Glare"UnknownUnknownDecember 14, 1965 (1965-12-14)
16128"When Shadows Fall"UnknownUnknownDecember 20, 1965 (1965-12-20)
16229"With This Ring"UnknownUnknownDecember 21, 1965 (1965-12-21)
16330"Perfect is Too Hard to Be"UnknownUnknownDecember 27, 1965 (1965-12-27)
16431"Duet for One Hand"UnknownUnknownDecember 28, 1965 (1965-12-28)
16532"The Atheist and the True Believer"UnknownUnknownJanuary 3, 1966 (1966-01-03)
16633"A Quick Look at Glory"UnknownUnknownJanuary 4, 1966 (1966-01-04)
16734"A Sort of Falling in Love"UnknownUnknownJanuary 10, 1966 (1966-01-10)
16835"The Last to Believe in Miracles"UnknownUnknownJanuary 11, 1966 (1966-01-11)
16936"The Next Thing to Murder"UnknownUnknownJanuary 17, 1966 (1966-01-17)
17037"Never So Happy"UnknownUnknownJanuary 18, 1966 (1966-01-18)
17138"A Cry From the Street"UnknownUnknownJanuary 24, 1966 (1966-01-24)
17239"Gratitude Won't Pay the Bills"UnknownUnknownJanuary 25, 1966 (1966-01-25)
17340"Adrift in a Sea of Confusion"UnknownUnknownJanuary 31, 1966 (1966-01-31)
17441"These Hands That Heal"UnknownUnknownFebruary 1, 1966 (1966-02-01)
17542"A Few Hearts, a Few Flowers"UnknownUnknownFebruary 7, 1966 (1966-02-07)
17643"Some Tales for Halloween"UnknownUnknownFebruary 8, 1966 (1966-02-08)
17744"I Can Hear the Ice Melting"UnknownUnknownFebruary 14, 1966 (1966-02-14)
17845"No Other Road"UnknownUnknownFebruary 15, 1966 (1966-02-15)
17946"The Encroachment"Alf KjellinArchie L. TeglandFebruary 21, 1966 (1966-02-21)
18047"A Patient Lost"Alf KjellinArchie L. TeglandFebruary 22, 1966 (1966-02-22)
18148"What Happened to All the Sunshine and Roses?"Alf KjellinArchie L. TeglandFebruary 28, 1966 (1966-02-28)
18249"The Taste of Crow"Alf KjellinArchie L. TeglandMarch 7, 1966 (1966-03-07)
18350"Out of a Concrete Tower"Alf KjellinArchie L. TeglandMarch 8, 1966 (1966-03-08)
18451"The Art of Taking a Powder"UnknownUnknownMarch 14, 1966 (1966-03-14)
18552"Read the Book and Then See the Picture"UnknownUnknownMarch 15, 1966 (1966-03-15)
18653"A Sometimes Distant Spring"UnknownUnknownMarch 21, 1965 (1965-03-21)
18754"Travel a Crooked Road"UnknownUnknownMarch 22, 1966 (1966-03-22)
18855"Mercy or Murder"UnknownUnknownMarch 28, 1966 (1966-03-28)
18956"Strange Sort of Accident"UnknownUnknownMarch 29, 1966 (1966-03-29)
19057"New Doctor in Town"UnknownUnknownApril 4, 1966 (1966-04-04)
19158"Reckoning"UnknownUnknownApril 5, 1966 (1966-04-05)

References edit

  1. ^ Adams, Val (January 3, 1964). "'Kildare' Drama Removed". The New York Times, p.49. Retrieved November 19, 2018.