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Trapper John, M.D.

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1979 | 7 seasons | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved M*A*S*H, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
7 seasons and 151 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off
  • A big time investment at 7 seasons.
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 7 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 144K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

  1. Monday Morning Maybe
    Season 11979 · 22 episodes · 5.5 out of 10
    Monday
  2. Season 21980 · 18 episodes
    Not rated yet
  3. Season 31981 · 25 episodes
    Not rated yet
  4. Season 41982 · 22 episodes
    Not rated yet
  5. Season 51983 · 22 episodes
    Not rated yet
  6. Season 61984 · 23 episodes
    Not rated yet
  7. Season 71985 · 19 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Don Brinkley, Frank Glicksman

  • Pernell RobertsTrapper John McIntyre
  • Gregory HarrisonGonzo Gates
  • Madge SinclairErnestine Shoop
  • Charles SiebertStanley Riverside III
  • Brian Stokes MitchellJackpot Jackson
  • Timothy BusfieldJ.T. McIntyre Jr.
  • Lorna LuftLibby Kegler
  • Kip GilmanJacob Christmas
  • Janis PaigeCatherine Hackett