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Trapper John, M.D.

1979 – 1986Show7 seasons151 episodes

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A nostalgic, wholesome drama series about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 151 episodes · best: S7E19 "Elusive Butterfly" 9.4

Episodes

7.9
7.9
7.8
7.7
7.9
7.9
7.2

Story

Trapper John, M.D. is an American television medical drama and spin-off of the film MASH, concerning a lovable doctor who became a mentor and father figure in San Francisco, California. The show ran on CBS from September 23, 1979, to September 4, 1986.

Feels like

  • Classic Medical Drama
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Nostalgic TV Experience
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Heartwarming Storytelling
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Safe Family Viewing
  • Realistic Hospital Procedures
  • Enduring Cultural Icon

Cast

24 of 281 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Earl Bellamy, Bernard McEveety, Leo Penn
Written by
Don Brinkley, Nancy Bond, Charles Larson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 23, 1979 · September 4, 1986 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 1979
Last aired
September 4, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 151 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Bunny-Ears Lawyer, Expy, The Gambling Addict +9

  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • Expy
  • The Gambling Addict
  • Base on Wheels
  • Chronic Hero Syndrome
  • Shout-Out
  • Christmas Episode
  • In Name Only
  • Actor Allusion
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Clear My Name
  • Dr. Jerk

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Trapper John, M.D. worth watching?"

Questions about Trapper John, M.D.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Trapper John, M.D. worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

Which season of Trapper John, M.D. is best?

Seasons 1, 2, and 5, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Elusive Butterfly (season 7, episode 19) at 9.4, and the lowest is The Second Best Man (season 7, episode 8) at 5.8.

Is Trapper John, M.D. okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Trapper John, M.D.?

151 h

About 151 hours: 151 episodes in 7 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1986.

Can I half-watch Trapper John, M.D.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Trapper John, M.D. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.