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St. Elsewhere (1982)

S3E5 Breathless

Oct 24, 1984 Season 3 Episode 5 Drama

In the episode "Breathless" from 1984, Dr. Auschlander grapples with feelings of guilt after a longtime maintenance worker is diagnosed with asbestosis. Meanwhile, Dr. White embarks on a search for his estranged children. A patient with mental health issues reveals troubling admissions regarding hospital rapes. Additionally, one of the firefighters faces serious complications related to his treatment. Dr. Ehrlich's attempt to impress the new nutritionist spirals into chaos, leading to unexpected consequences.