On this day May 25, 1988, the final episode of St. Elsewhere aired on NBC, concluding a groundbreaking six season run that redefined medical dramas on television. Set in the fictional St. Eligius Hospital in Boston, the series mixed complex character arcs with socially relevant storylines and earned critical acclaim for its bold writing and innovative structure.
The show featured a talented ensemble cast that included future stars like Denzel Washington, Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr., and David Morse. Known for its emotional depth, gritty realism, and unexpected humor, St. Elsewhere paved the way for future medical dramas and remains one of the most respected shows of the 1980s.
Fun fact: The series finale became one of the most talked about in TV history thanks to its twist ending involving an autistic child imagining the entire show within a snow globe.
The show featured a talented ensemble cast that included future stars like Denzel Washington, Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr., and David Morse. Known for its emotional depth, gritty realism, and unexpected humor, St. Elsewhere paved the way for future medical dramas and remains one of the most respected shows of the 1980s.
Fun fact: The series finale became one of the most talked about in TV history thanks to its twist ending involving an autistic child imagining the entire show within a snow globe.
