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St. Elsewhere (1982)

S4E9 Sanctuary

Dec 04, 1985 Season 4 Episode 9 Drama

In the episode "Sanctuary," Dr. Westphall discovers that his new housekeeper is an undocumented immigrant who has endured horrific torture at the hands of El Salvador's death squads. Meanwhile, a jittery Ehrlich seeks to escape his OB-GYN duties but ends up successfully delivering a baby. As authorities ramp up their efforts against the homeless, they uncover a sarcophagus and an unexpected connection to Wayne. Additionally, Dr. Caldwell faces criticism for his inappropriate jokes directed at Papandrao, which cross the line in front of a patient, leading to tension in the workplace.