
Season 5 (1997)
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Episodes 25
Murder Blues
Steve becomes embroiled in political intrigue after the murder of a city councilman's wife appears to be part of a larger political strategy. Steve investigates two mayoral candidates, the councilman and the chief of police, as well as a rogue detective and his partner, all with strong motives.
Read MoreOpen and Shut
Mark investigates when a teenage girl is murdered after threatening to reveal her affair with her older lover, a newly appointed state Supreme Court Justice.
Read MoreMalibu Fire
A Malibu Hills fire is the backdrop for rising tensions between the residents; a disgraced stockbroker, a naturalist, a worried father, and a land developer. A worried Dr. Sloan deals with his own parental fears when Steve helps fight the fire.
Read MoreDeadly Games
Community General is already under increased security, with a high-profile criminal hospitalized, when an important businesswoman is brought in. Mark suspects her security guard has deadly intentions.
Read MoreSlam-Dunk Dead
Jesse's new part-time job as trainer of the pro basketball Mustangs turns deadly when he's accused of murdering a star player.
Read MoreLooks Can Kill
Dr. Sloan investigates a plastic surgeon when an actress's death apparently results from an infection contracted during surgery.
Read MoreFatal Impact (1)
Mark and Amanda are assigned to the task force investigating an airplane crash. An adversarial FBI agent and Russian mobsters make their assignment more difficult.
Read MoreFatal Impact (2)
Steve and Ron lead the chase for the stolen nuclear material.
Read MoreMust Kill TV
The Sloans run into plenty of industry politics when they investigate the death of television network executive, Rachel Woodrall. Seamy revelations about Woodrall's college sorority lead to the killer.
Read MoreA Mime is a Terrible Thing to Waste
A dead mime leads to an investigation of a crooked auto dealer. Randy Wolfe, a woman who's apparently an expert at everything, leads the investigation while continually annoying Steve.
Read MoreDown and Dirty Dead
A motorcycle stunt driver has a fatal accident while filming an action video. Steve investigates.
Read MoreRetribution (1)
When Steve is shot and falls into a coma, Mark does all in his power to find the assailant, even threatening a suspect with bodily harm. Mark finds himself the prime suspect when Steve's alleged attacker, Gordon Ganza, is murdered and all clues point directly towards Dr. Sloan.
Read MoreRetribution (2)
This episode takes place four months after Mark was convicted of murder. Steve is slowly recovering from his wounds and Mark is still rotting in prison. While Mark endures the taunts of fellow death row inmate Malcolm Trainor, Steve and Tanis Archer launch a rogue investigation to find Ganza's real killers.
Read MoreDrill for Death
A hospital emergeny preparedness drill turns deadly when an unpopular and ambitious nurse is found dead amid the chaos with an eccentric artist the only witness.
Read MoreRain of Terror
A spat between a girl and her boyfriend leads to an apparent murder, leaving the girl and her mother with a dead body, just as dinner guests Mark and Amanda arrive. Panic sets in, when the body disappears, the power goes out, the roads are impassable, and the attacks begin.
Read MoreTalked to Death
Ratings seeking stunts by TV talk show hosts Darren & Mary has tragic results.
Read MoreAn Education in Murder
When a rash of deaths at a high school revolve around one 'helpful' young girl, Dr. Sloan risks his own life to uncover the murderer.
Read MoreMurder at the Finish Line
Dr. Sloan investigates to find out who's behind the death of a driver in a speedway crash.
Read MoreFirst Do No Harm
When a young girl is rushed into the hospital in need of immediate treatment, but dies due to a HMO's negligence, Dr. Travis and Community General are sued for negligence. Dr. Sloan must choose between his ethical convictions and the hospital.
Read MorePromises to Keep
The Matthews family is reunited after years apart. Here, Ryan and Tess Matthews come to LA to help Kate when she's in trouble with a con man.
Read MoreFood Fight
Dr. Travis gets involved in the treacherous and deadly trade of catering when he oversees the annual charity banquet.
Read MoreObsession (1)
Dr. Sloan insists that a man he helped condemn to death for a series of bombings is guilty, even after a post-execution explosion.
Read MoreObsession (2)
Three months after the execution of Lewis Sweeney, explosions are still rocking the LA area every four days. The unpopular Dr. Sloan continues his efforts to nail Carter Sweeney for the bombings.
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