Trapper John, M.D. The Final Cut (Season 5, Episode 6)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Trapper John, M.D.

The Final Cut (Season 5, Episode 6)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Gonzo has been training three doctors for cardiac surgery. But he is told due to budget reasons, he has to cut one of them. So he sets out to do that by getting to know them personally.

Director

Michael Caffey

Writers

Don Brinkley (developed for television by) | Frank Glicksman (developed for television by) | John Whelpley

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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Edit Released

Updated Nov 6, 1983

Release date

Nov 6, 1983 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
17 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)
Raymond St. Jacques Dr. Riggs Martin Dr. Riggs Martin See fewer	They Live (1988)
Judith Chapman Dr. Robin Yaeger Dr. Robin Yaeger See fewer	The Young and the Restless (1973)
Leslie Easterbrook Louella Louella See fewer	Police Academy (1984)
Bibi Osterwald Mrs. Yaeger Mrs. Yaeger See fewer	As Good as It Gets (1997)
Henry Beckman Floyd Yaeger Floyd Yaeger See fewer	Marnie (1964)
Gary Frank Dr. Wesley Dunbar Dr. Wesley Dunbar See fewer	Family (1976)
Scott Jacoby Matthew Murdock Matthew Murdock See fewer	The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976)
Simon Scott Arnold Slocum Arnold Slocum See fewer	Cold Turkey (1971)
Gloria Charles Betty Lou Betty Lou See fewer	Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982)
Ellen Wheeler Girl Girl See fewer	Another World (1964)
Chris Hutson Nurse Nurse See fewer	Medical Center (1969)