St. Elsewhere (1982)

S4E19 Out on a Limb

A former nurse makes a comeback at St. Eligius, now as a medical student. Meanwhile, a struggling athlete discovers that the steroids he’s been taking are jeopardizing his health. Morrison faces the heartbreaking task of informing a young boy that he will have to undergo an amputation due to cancer. At a medical conference, Fiscus and Axelrod experience southern California from contrasting perspectives. Additionally, Ellen Craig grapples with the emotional burden of supporting Barbara as she continues to mourn the loss of Steven.