The Good Doctor

Jonathan and Mark go to work for a football team. Their mission is to help Alex Carpenter, a player, who is worried that he might be cut, so he takes pills. Dr. Hickey, the team doctor, who supplies him with the pills he takes, is also taking pills. His son, Neal who works with his father, who is constantly being pressured by his father to do better, is also taking pills, without his father's knowledge. When his son nearly dies, and learning that it's because of him that he is an addict. He admits that he is an addict too. When Alex admits his addiction, he goes to a support group meeting, and he is shocked to see his dealer, Dr. Hickey there, and is the guest speaker, but is stunned and moved when both he and his son admit their addiction.

Writing:
  • Michael Landon
  • William F. Claxton

Stars:
Release Date: 1984-09-19
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5
TMDb: 7.4/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 45

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