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This page lists the episodes of the NBC-TV series Nurses. Nurses was a television series that originally ran on NBC for three seasons from September 14, 1991 to May 7, 1994. The series peridoically tied into The Golden Girls and Empty Nest with character crossovers.

Season 1 (1991-92)[]

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1 1 Son of a Pilot Terry Hughes Susan Harris September 14, 1991
The newest nurse, Julie, doesn't exactly inspire her co-workers with confidence. Meanwhile, Sandy is shocked to learn her ex-husband is planning to marry a very young patient.
2 2 A Lesson in Life Andy Cadiff Susan Beavers September 21, 1991
A patient helps Julie with her phobias; Laverne convinces Sandy to go on a date; Gina helps a patient reunite with his brother; and the doctors try to cure Greg's bad attitude.
3 3 This Joint Is Jumpin' Andy Cadiff Danny Smith September 28, 1991
A new doctor frames Greg for the theft of some missing drugs; Sandy gets made at a patient who is ignoring her mother; and Annie worries she may be pregnant.
4 4 Coming to America Andy Cadiff Bruce Ferber October 5, 1991
Gina's father is coming to visit and worried that he might disapprove of her life alone, she tells him that she has a fiancee—so she enlists Hank to play the part. Little does she know that he excepts her to get married before he leaves the country. Meanwhile, a soap opera actor (John O'Hurley) checks into the hospital and causes a spectacle, and an elderly patient refuses to sign a consent form.
5 5 Reversal of Grandpa Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore Andy Cadiff October 12, 1991
The staff take turns talking to an accident victim in hopes he will come out of his coma.
6 6 Mother, Jugs, and Zach Andy Cadiff Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore October 19, 1991
Sandy must look after her ex-husband's new fiancée; Annie's son is getting into trouble at school; Gina sneaks a dog onto the floor to comfort a burn victim; and Julie helps a senile patient.
7 7 Dead Nurse Andy Cadiff Susan Harris October 26, 1991
Annie's boss tells her she has to drop her plans and cover a shift, so Annie tells her to drop dead—and she does.[9]
8 8 Kind, Konsiderate Kare Andy Cadiff Danny Smith November 2, 1991
A high-ranking member of the Ku Klux Klan check into the hospital with a medical condition, then collapses in the hallway, leaving Annie to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on him. Another patient is a sexist construction worker who sat on a nail gun – so the female staff finds a way to get even with his snide remarks. Greg is smitten with a lady patient he's seeing… until her husband shows up.
9 9 Begone with the Wind Andy Cadiff Bruce Ferber November 9, 1991
Chaos breaks out in the hospital during a hurricane – the kitchen's flooded, the phones are out, and the roads are closed. So when Rose Nyland shows up to help, she's immediately stuck with Julie and the duo are assigned to gathering food from the patients – food that they later give to Laverne for the pediatrics ward. When the news arrives that the roof collapses in a burning building, Annie fears that her husband, a fireman, may have been killed. Sandy runs into a man with a broken leg, whom she dumped. Hank and Gina get trapped in an elevator and share a romantic moment. Two rival gangs start a knife-fight in front of the nurses' station (and threaten Rose) so it's Paco to the rescue.
10 10 An Intern-al Affair to Remember Andy Cadiff Susan Harris November 16, 1991
Sandy must decide if she wants to move to Minnesota with her new boyfriend; a patient confuses her medicine because she can't read; and Greg overacts in a training  video.
11 11 Seize the Date Andy Cadiff Susan Harris November 23, 1991
Hank's brother visits and falls in love with Gina; Julie makes friends with a selfish patient; and a hospital administrator tries to prove Dr. Riskin isn't billing poor patients for their tests.[13]
12 12 Friends and Lovers Andy Cadiff Diane Dixon, Peter Tilden December 7, 1991
Annie decides to leave her children in the care of Sandy if she and her husband ever die, but as soon as the papers are signed, Annie starts criticizing Sandy's habits and lifestyle. Meanwhile, Julie falls for a doctor who turns out to be an escaped mental patient; and Greg announces that he has the ability to shapeshift.
13 13 Love, Death, and the Whole Damn Thing Andy Cadiff Susan Harris December 14, 1991
Julie's first lover, Peter, checks into 3 West, and the two immediately start catching up on old times, with Peter revealing all the women he's slept with. But when Dr. Risken arrives to break the news that Peter's indiscriminate bed-hopping has left him a brief time to live with AIDS, he's enraged and Julie's freaked out. Julie, deathly afraid of catching AIDS, first avoids him but later lets him know that he won't have be alone when he dies. Meanwhile, Annie's mother-in-law moves in with her.[15]
14 14 No Hiding Place Terry Hughes Bob Underwood January 4, 1992
A mentally unstable patient (Larry Linville) is told that he has to cut sulfites out of his diet, so he responds by taking the staff hostage at gunpoint... Which doesn't sit well with Sandy, who was supposed to be off on a big date.[16]
15 15 Sphere Today, Gone Tomorrow Terry Hughes Tom Straw January 11, 1992
Hank gets testy with everyone when he discovers a lump in his scrotum... and then accidentally announces his news over the P.A. Dr. Riskin takes Julie's advice and stands up to the medical director, who then quits leaving her to fill his position.
16 16 The Truth Shall Screw You Up Terry Hughes Susan Beavers February 1, 1992
Sandy's mother arrives for a visit and immediately starts to complain, so Sandy attempt to mend their relationship but quickly finds that her mother is unwilling to cooperate. Meanwhile, Gina is infuriated with Hank when she discovers that he recently dated a patient who was just admitted.
17 17 Married to the Mop Terry Hughes Susan Harris February 8, 1992
Paco becomes indebted to a mob boss; Gina tries to make Hank jealous by another man, unaware that he is gay.
18 18 Eat Something Terry Hughes Mitchell Hurwitz February 15, 1992
After two patients are killed in freak accidents, Annie begins to doubt the existence of God. Meanwhile, a group of crazy Trekkes are admitted to the hospital with food poisoning.
19 19 Catch a Fallen Star Terry Hughes Danny Smith February 22, 1992
Former child star "Poofie" McGuire comes to the hospital to research a role for an upcoming sitcom, and he proceeds to irritate the entire staff. Meanwhile, Julie tries to locate the brother of a dying man, and Dr. Riskin is pursued by an obnoxious mother whose son is suffering from high blood pressure.
20 20 Moon Over Miami Terry Hughes Bob Underwood February 29, 1992
Strangeness abounds during the full moon. Jeff encourages his co-workers to pursue their romantic fantasies; an astronaut arrives with a lump on his head; and Blanche Devereaux ("The Golden Girls") seeks Dr. Riskin's advice about a sexual problem.
21 21 Rude Awakenings Terry Hughes Susan Harris April 25, 1992
When a patient comes out of a 38-year coma, Dr. Riskin shocks the staff by telling them she was once engaged to the man, and that they had a son.
22 22 The Ex-Factor Terry Hughes Susan Harris May 2, 1992
Gina realizes Hank is still carrying a torch for his ex-wife; Greg is trapped in the elevator with a cannibal.[24]


Season 2 (1992-93)[]

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23 1 Slime and Punishment Robert Berlinger Tom Straw September 19, 1992
Shady businessman Jack Trenton is court-ordered to do community service at the hospital. Enraged Annie goes to complain, but ends up getting an ultimatum from her boss – she has one week to get her coworkers' respect or her butt gets the boot. Annie later confronts Jack about his inability to follow orders, and initially has him arrested, until it occurs to her that it may put her job in further jeopardy. Meanwhile, Gina lets Hank know that she's unhappy about his recent interest in his ex-wife.
24 2 In My New Country Robert Berlinger Tom Reeder September 26, 1992
Laverne checks into 3 West to have her webbed toes fixed, but when Sandy gets wind of the situation, toes aren't the only things being separated. Gina, hopped up on recently becoming a US citizen, vows to track down the slumlord that owns Paco's building… which turns out to be Jack Trenton. Luke and Hank butt heads over Luke's problem with authority.[26]
25 3 Inside Information Robert Berlinger Susan Harris October 3, 1992
Sandy, who has become increasingly hostile, is pressured by Julie and Annie to see a psychiatrist. Jack and Hank try to gain inside stockinformation from a comatose patient.[27]
26 4 The Bad Boy in the Plastic Bubble Robert Berlinger Boyd Hale October 10, 1992
The staff has to come in for half a day to take a seminar on proper waste disposal because Jack's been throwing hazardous waste in the regular trash bins. Jack, as a "volunteer," worms his way out of showing up, and rubs everyone's noses in it. So Luke tells Jack that he may have been contaminated by a toxic substance, and cons him into spending time in a plastic bubble... wearing only a diaper. Meanwhile, Annie's hawking chocolate for her son, and Hank agrees to buy two cases – but he can't even afford one bar.[28]
27 5 Julie Gets Validated Robert Berlinger Boyd Hale October 17, 1992
Julie arrives late for work because she spent the night with the parking lot attendant. Jack suddenly becomes smitten with Julie when rumor spreads (and gets twisted) that Julie had sex in the parking garage. For fun, Hank sneaks up on Luke and winds up getting punched. Hank becomes the hospital joke and loses his self-confidence – and his ability to gain an erection.[29]
28 6 Annie's Choice Robert Berlinger Danny Smith October 24, 1992
Annie gets to go on a second honeymoon, so she leaves Julie in charge—which really ticks off Sandy and Gina. Jack tries to con a dying patient out of his beloved railroad-watch.
29 7 Playing Doctor Robert Berlinger Susan Harris October 31, 1992
Sandy is a hero—and a laughing stock—for performing mouth-to-mouth on the Weston's dog, Dryfus, when he nearly drowned at a Halloween party. Meanwhile Gina gets suspended for giving a neighbor's child her prescription medicine.
30 8 Dirty Laundry Robert Berlinger Susan Harris November 7, 1992
Geraldo shows up as a patient at the hospital, and everyone is giddy with excitement—except Jack, who's sure the journalist has shown up to do an expose' on him. So Jack tries to get Paco to take incriminating photos of Geraldo for blackmail purposes. Turns out Geraldo really is there for a story—about the mysterious packages of laundry that keep being placed in the dumpster.
31 9 Illicit Transfers Robert Berlinger Susan Harris November 14, 1992
Jack "donates" $20,000 for the new maternity wing in hopes of getting Annie transferred. But he only ends up getting himself transferred—to the morgue.
32 10 Our Fred Robert Berlinger Susan Beavers (story),Danny Smith(teleplay) November 21, 1992
Annie hooks up her husband, Fred, with Hank for a ballgame in hopes of getting him interested in getting out of the house. But her plan works all too well when Fred and Hank begin spending more time together than she hoped for. Meanwhile, Jack discovers a patient (Peter Scolari) is a former associate of his—who ratted him out to the feds.
33 11 One Pequeno, Two Pequeno Robert Berlinger Tom Straw December 5, 1992
Gina's sister, Yolanda, comes to the USA for a visit, and Hank agrees to take her on rounds with him, thinking she's homely. When she arrives and everyone sees what a knockout she is, the guys drool over her and the ladies are jealous. To Hank's surprise, Yolanda is more than a little interested in him, and Gina walks in on the two after Yolanda has removed her dress in an attempt to seduce him.
34 12 Solitary Man Robert Berlinger Tom Reeder December 12, 1992
Sandy throws Luke a surprise birthday party, to his annoyance. So he decides to give her a glimpse of his world by taking her to a remote cave where he claims he likes to hang out. Meanwhile, Jack agrees to look for Annie's lost wedding ring in return for her taking some hours off of his community service time, but what Annie doesn't realize is that Jack's got her ring in his pocket.
35 13 Caught Short Robert Berlinger Tom Reeder January 2, 1993
Gina spends the money she's been asked to hold for a baby pool. To cover up her crime, she finds herself performing various favors for her coworkers.
36 14 If I Were a Rich Man Robert Berlinger Susan Harris January 9, 1993
Hank attempts to change his life when Jack dares him to be rich. Meanwhile, the nurses try to figure out if Luke is calendar pinup boy "Dusty Bottoms."
37 15 Gropes of Wrath Robert Berlinger Susan Harris January 16, 1993
The nurses are sexually harassed by a supply man, and Paco finds himself being accused of harassment when he gets tongue-tied while talking to a beautiful candy-striper.
38 16 Super Bowl Lax Passaris Susan Harris January 30, 1993
Hank throws a Super Bowl party for his coworkers, but complications arise when his cable gets cut and it ultimately results in Paco getting injured.
39 17 The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Gil Junger Danny Smith February 6, 1993
Sandy reluctantly agrees to go on a date with Jack. They spend the evening on a riverboat casino where Sandy sees how big of a shark Jack really is.
40 18 Love and Death Robert Berlinger Boyd Hale February 13, 1993
Julie makes up her mind that she's going to break up with Carl, but she changes her tune when he proposes marriage. Meanwhile, Jack's snapped out of his depression when he receives a death threat, Hank solicits Gina for a ride home, and Luke becomes enamored by an overgrown spleen that was donated to the hospital.
41 19 Family Outing Lax Passaris Michael Davidoff, Bill Rosenthal February 20, 1993
Hanks father arrives and reveals that he's gay. Hank freaks out at first, but feels bad about it, so he attends his father's retirement party—where he outs his Dad to all his associates. Meanwhile there's someone stealing food from the break room fridge and Julie sets out to find the culprit—which turns out to be Jack.
42 20 When Hank Met Gina Peter D Beyt Steve Elkins February 27, 1993
Paco wins the lottery and decides to bank the money and keep his job—until Jack talks him into quitting. But turns out there were many more winners than Paco anticipated, leaving him with virtually nothing. Jack is uninterested in helping Paco get his job back—until he realizes that Paco won't be replaced and he'll be stuck doing all the work. Meanwhile Hank and Gina share a moment during one of their study-dates... which leads to dinner... which leads to sex.
43 21 Sting of Hearts Gil Junger Danny Smith April 3, 1993
It slips that Gina had sex with Hank, and now Hank's being clingy and obsessive, particularly when Gina hits it off with an attractive immigrant she bumps into in the elevator. Meanwhile, Jack delves back into insider trading—with Gina's new boyfriend.
44 22 What Are Friends For? Peter Beyt Mark Nutter April 10, 1993
After Annie sets up Sandy on a date, the two decide to spare each other's feelings and not reveal that the date went horribly. Meanwhile, Jack blames Paco for killing a patient, whom he himself thinks that he killed.
40 23 Smokin' in the Boys Room Robert Berlinger Boyd Hale May 1, 1993
Jack and Paco's secret hiding place is discovered when they have to save a construction worker. Meanwhile, Luke reluctantly tends to a disgruntled nun and Hank tries to worm his way back into Gina's bed.
46 24 Jumpin' Jack Flash Tom Straw Tom Straw May 1, 1993
Jack gets electrocuted and dies. As the staff works to revive him, Jack tries to cheat the angel of death in order to live.

Season 3 (1993-94)[]

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47 1 The Eagle Has Landed Gil Junger Tom Straw September 25, 1993
Whiny patient Casey MacAfee is revealed to be a spy from the corporation that bought the hospital—and she quickly is promoted to hospital administrator. Meanwhile, Gina announces to her coworkers that she's pregnant, Hank proposes to her, and Jack begins lusting after Casey.
48 2 Send in the Gowns Gil Junger Boyd Hale October 2, 1993
When it's discovered that the new gowns Casey ordered are flammable, Jack takes the fall. Meanwhile, Hank tries to re-propose to Gina, and Annie finds herself unable to confront Casey, who keeps politely brushing her off.
49 3 Intruders Gil Junger Tom Reeder October 9, 1993
Casey installs a security camera in front of the nurse's station, Jack poses as a doctor and winds up in surgery, and Hank tries to prod Julie into revealing where Gina is staying.
50 4 Jack's Indecent Proposal Gil Junger Tom Reeder October 16, 1993
Jack offers Casey a million dollars to sleep with him and Hank tries to find a way to get to San Pokeno to see Gina.
51 5 Bring Me, the Head of Hank Kaplan Gil Junger Mark Nutter October 23, 1993
Even though Gina's father has threatened to kill him, Hank decides the best defense is a good offense and arranges to meet the family. Back in Miami, Jack decides that actually working will make time pass much more quickly, and Julie bonds with (and sucks up to) Casey in an attempt to obtain more vacation time.
52 6 Snowball's Chance Gil Junger Danny Smith October 30, 1993
Wanting to fit in with her new co-workers, Casey invites the staff to a Halloween party in her home, where she shows off her snow-globe collection. Julie, who has issues confronting Casey, steals one of the snowballs... and Jack gets blamed. Hank gives Paco a box of his "guy stuff" Gina was throwing away, that includes a very valuable baseball card.
53 7 The Bridges of Dade Country Tom Straw Tom Straw November 6, 1993
Annie becomes attracted to a patient; Jack tries to sabotage Casey's date with Harry Weston by throwing Hank's bachelor party in the same restaurant.
54 8 No, But I Played One on TV Gil Junger Boyd Hale November 13, 1993
A group of TV doctors are on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Jack saves a choking woman, but she credits Chad Everett as the hero, further fueling Jack's hate for the actor.
55 9 Temporary Setbacks Gil Junger Danny Smith November 20, 1993
Jack tries to show his time in the hospital hasn't dulled his ability to scheme by getting a New York cheesecake delivered to the heliport along with a liver that's arriving for transplant - so Casey and Annie join forces to humiliate him. Meanwhile, Casey decides that "Community Medical Center" isn't an appealing name for the hospital, so she decides to change it; and Hank and Gina attend Lamaze class, where they bicker and run into a very pregnant Carol Weston and her Coach, Sophia Petrillo.
56 10 The Birth of a Marriage Gil Junger Barbara Brooks Wallace, Thomas R Wolfe November 27, 1993
After Jack gets caught in a lie regarding a sprained shoulder, nobody believes him when he injures himself sliding on a wet floor. Dr. Harry Weston finds Jack writhing on the floor and confirms that he actually is hurt, so they get him a room. Meanwhile, Hank and Gina argue over the details of their wedding, but the point is moot when Gina goes into labor and they have to be wedded by the hospital chaplain.
57 11 The Shift of the Magi Gil Junger Danny Smith December 18, 1993
Casey tells everyone that they got fabulous gifts for Christmas, so they go out of their way to get her something nice. But when the box arrives, she finds that it's filled with padded hangers. Meanwhile, Jack is forced to play Santa in the hospital - though he later plays Santa out of the goodness of his heart; and Hank realizes that he had made arrangements to work on Christmas months prior.
58 12 Paco Gets Maced Gil Junger Mark Nutter January 8, 1994
Casey accidentally maces Paco, and a disreputable attorney sees an opportunity to make a fortune by suing her and the hospital. Meanwhile, Julie takes over as the new editor of the hospital newsletter; and new father Hank is found napping all over the hospital.
59 13 Parental Guidance Suggested Gil Junger Barbara Brooks Wallace, Thomas R Wolfe January 15, 1994
Jack's son visits and announces he is going to Guatemala with the Peace Corps—a decision that doesn't sit well with Jack. Meanwhile Hank, worn out from being a new parent, oversleeps and doesn't get the baby to the babysitter. Instead of letting Gina think he's irresponsible, he convinces his co-workers to tend to the baby without letting Gina find out.
60 14 Mi Casa, Su Casa Gil Junger Tom Reeder January 22, 1994
An argument with their apartment manager gets the Kaplans evicted; Casey bribes Paco to spy on Jack.
61 15 Fly the Friendly Skies Gil Junger Susan Harris February 5, 1994
Jack and Paco sneak off to Bassau on Jack's jet, only to be hijacked by a disgruntled employee; Casey loses a contact lens but is too vain to wear her glasses.
62 16 Don't Hit the Road, Jack Gil Junger Christine Zander February 12, 1994
When Jack finally stops asking Casey out, she can't stand the rejection and reluctantly sets out to seduce him.
63 17 Bury the Hatchets Gil Junger Mark Nutter March 5, 1994
Casey gets auctioned off for at a charity auction, and gets a $40,000 date... with Jack. She expects a big romantic evening at a fancy restaurant, but Jack has different plans—miniature golf. Meanwhile Gina's father, Vargas, drops in for a surprise visit and he uses the opportunity to continuously belittle Hank. But in the end Vargas and Hank become friends.>
64 18 Nothin' Says Lovin Gil Junger Boyd Hale March 12, 1994
Tired of being stuck in an orderly's position, Jack demands that he be transferred to another position. So Casey reassigns him to the cafeteria, where he spends his time being pursued by the domineering head of the kitchen, Ms. Gump. Hank and Gina are starting to irritate each other so they seek Annie's advice about their marital problems. And Julie tries to pass off her zit, which she's been picking at, as a "bunny bite.
65 19 Silent Partner Gil Junger Barbara Brooks Wallace, Thomas R Wolfe April 9, 1994
Jack tries to pass Paco off as a business partner to impress a Cuban businessman, but the man's wife ruins everything when she makes a pass at Paco.
66 20 The One After the Earthquake Tom Straw Tom Straw April 16, 1994
A student nurses decides she wants to emulate Casey; a hypochondriac can't accept turning 40; a man has a throat operation because he sounds like Jack Nicholson; Jack and Paco fight; Julie loses a patient.
67 21 The Big Jack Attack Gil Junger Danny Smith April 23, 1994
Jack's offer to "take care of" a corporate hatchet man is misunderstood when the man turns up dead.
68 22 All the Pretty Caseys Tom Straw Barbara Brooks Wallace, Thomas R Wolfe May 7, 1994
Casey quits to take a new job, only to realize that her new boss hired her only for her looks.

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