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Trapper John, M.D.

Name: Trapper John, M.D.
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979-09-23
Duration: 45 min

1979 – 1985 · 45m per ep · English

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.

6.6(285 reviews)

18.9692% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 23, 1979
Last air date: Sep 4, 1986
Status: Ended
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 151
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: —
Network / platform: CBS
Creator / showrunner: Don Brinkley, Frank Glicksman
Certification: —
Production companies: 20th Century Fox Television

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Keywords

san francisco, californiahospitaldoctormedical drama

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1979 · 22 episodes

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Cast

Pernell Roberts

Trapper John McIntyre

Gregory Harrison

Gonzo Gates

Madge Sinclair

Ernestine Shoop

Charles Siebert

Stanley Riverside III

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Jackpot Jackson

Timothy Busfield

J.T. McIntyre Jr.

Lorna Luft

Libby Kegler

Kip Gilman

Jacob Christmas

Janis Paige

Catherine Hackett

Media

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Reviews & ratings

6.6

285 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful