Trapper John, M.D. The Fred Connection (Season 5, Episode 18)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Trapper John, M.D.

The Fred Connection (Season 5, Episode 18)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

A patient at SFM who fancies himself a detective is determined to solve the mystery of missing medication, to the despair of the police working on the case.

Director

Leo Penn

Writers

Don Brinkley (developed for television by) | Frank Glicksman (developed for television by) | Jim Mulligan

Producer

Don Brinkley

Composer

John Carl Parker (as John Parker)

Cinematographer

Frederick Gately

Editor

John McSweeney Jr. (as John McSweeney)

Casting Director

Gary Shaffer

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Updated Mar 11, 1984

Release date

Mar 11, 1984 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
21 cast members

Name	Known for
Pernell Roberts Trapper John McIntyre Trapper John McIntyre See fewer	Bonanza (1959)
Gregory Harrison Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Madge Sinclair Ernestine Shoop, R. N. Ernestine Shoop, R. N. See fewer	Coming to America (1988)
Christopher Norris Gloria 'Ripples' Brancusi, R.N. Gloria 'Ripples' Brancusi, R.N. See fewer	Airport 1975 (1974)
Brian Stokes Mitchell Dr. Justin 'Jackpot' Jackson (as Brian Mitchell) Dr. Justin 'Jackpot' Jackson (as Brian Mitchell) See fewer	The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Charles Siebert Dr. Stanley Riverside II Dr. Stanley Riverside II See fewer	And Justice for All (1979)
Richard Libertini Fred Berlow Fred Berlow See fewer	Popeye (1980)
Anthony De Longis Mick Taggart Mick Taggart See fewer	Masters of the Universe (1987)
Hunter von Leer Chuck (as Hunter Von Leer) Chuck (as Hunter Von Leer) See fewer	Halloween II (1981)
John Pyle Actor Actor See fewer	Sucker Punch (2008)
John Amos Ins. Roland Hackett Ins. Roland Hackett See fewer	Coming to America (1988)
Alice Ghostley Marge Collins Marge Collins See fewer	To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Simon Scott Arnold Slocum Arnold Slocum See fewer	Cold Turkey (1971)
James Nichols Tommy (as Jim Nichols) Tommy (as Jim Nichols) See fewer	Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982)
Sarah Cunningham Nurse Andrews Nurse Andrews See fewer	The Cowboys (1972)
Richard Brooker Vic Vic See fewer	Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982)
Michael Masters Trash Collector #2 (as Mike Masters) Trash Collector #2 (as Mike Masters) See fewer	Combat! (1962)
Abraham Gordon Trash Collector #1 Trash Collector #1 See fewer	Terminal Justice (1996)
Jim Ishida Ed Ed See fewer	Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Joseph Alvarado Luis Luis See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Chris Hutson Nurse Nurse See fewer	Medical Center (1969)