Based on several films released between 1939 and 1941 starring Jean Hersholt as Dr. Paul Christian, this series picks up with his retirement and as he turns his practice over to his nephew, Dr. Mark Christian.
Where to Watch Dr. Christian • Season 1
39 Episodes
The Thin Line
E1
The Thin LineA noted citizen is seriously injured by an auto and the driver claims the man stepped in front of his car. His story is doubted and Dr. Christian tries to learn the truth.
The Fighter
E2
The FighterAn unscrupulous fight promoter advises Jackie, an arrogant young boxer. Jackie unwisely starts to believe his own publicity and Dr. Christian feels he must intervene for safety reasons.
Escaped Convict
E3
Escaped ConvictDr. Christian is taken hostage by a wounded felon on the run. The criminal expects Christian to operate while have a gun threatening his future.
Homecoming
E4
HomecomingConway is released from a mental hospital and Dr. Christian works to ease his transition to his previous life. But difficulties arise when it becomes clear Conway has little memory regarding his former existence.
The Guardian
E5
The GuardianDr. Christian promises a dying woman he will take care of her daughter. But family members of the deceased have other ideas and Christian finds himself caught in a major feud
Michael Higgins
E6
Michael Higgins
Insurance Policy
E7
Insurance PolicyWalter Brandon takes out a large life insurance policy and dies shortly afterwards. His widow Betty has enormous feelings of guilt which sends her closer to a nervous breakdown unless Dr. Cristian can help.
Parolee
E8
ParoleeDr. Christian thinks he can help a troubled young man by have his imprisoned brother paroled. But after the older sibling is released it doesn't take long for Christian to realize he's responsible for an enormous mistake.
Orphan
E9
OrphanIvy is only thirteen when her mother is killed in an auto accident. Before dying the woman has Dr. Christian promise to watch over her daughter. The doctor must fend off several unscrupulous relations.
Locked Memory
E10
Locked MemoryA Korean War veteran is convinced he accidentally killed his buddy while on a night patrol. The event's trauma has caused him to lose his speech and Dr. Christian works with the man to overcome his past.
Intern
E11
InternFrank, a promising young doctor, gives in to family pressure and leaves medicine for the his dad's business. Dr. Christian makes it his mission to have the man return to his career passion.
Cameraman
E12
CameramanMike's negative attitude toward children is endangering his wife Mary's pregnancy. Dr. Christian must counsel the angry Mike to ensure a healthy mother and baby.
The Legacy
E13
The LegacyDr. Christian is a beneficiary of a recently deceased patient's estate. The good physician has his hands full withe the woman's squabbling relations.
Truck Driver
E14
Truck DriverA man is fired after getting into a fight with his co-worker. Dr. Christian, with the assistance of his secretary Betty, tries to get the driver his job back at the trucking firm plus get at the reason for the altercation.
Bullet Wound
E15
Bullet WoundA criminal is wounded and his two brothers decide to get him medical attention. They kidnap Dr. Christian and force him to operate under adverse conditions.
Revenge
E16
RevengeRufus Corning's wife dies while Dr. Christian is operating on her. The distraught husband vows retribution on the faultless physician. Christian must exist under dire conditions until Rufus can be dealt with.
Company Control
E17
Company Control
Jet
E18
Jet
Vaccine
E19
Vaccine
Mother's Boy
E20
Mother's BoyAn unhappy home existence endangers the health and well being of a youth. Christian must work to stabilize the family so the young man has a chance in life.
Haunted House
E21
Haunted HouseJanis Sommers is convinced her husband is trying to kill her. Dr. Christian is called in to evaluate the wife to see is she's mentally competent or telling the truth.
Hit and Run
E22
Hit and RunJohnny Haven and his friends are accused of being involved in a tragic auto accident. When they convincingly protest their innocence Dr. Christian decides to conduct his own investigation.
The Bite
E23
The Bite
Once a Cop
E24
Once a Cop
The Alien
E25
The AlienDr. Christian comes to the assistance of a man who entered the United States illegally.
The Payoff
E26
The PayoffAn man has been unjustly imprisoned years for a robbery he didn't commit. Upon release he retrieves the loot after learning it's location. Dr. Christian tries to convince him to turn over the stolen cash.
Plane Crash
E27
Plane CrashJudy is a patient of Christian's who is expecting her first baby. Husband Andy is a pilot and when he disappears after his plane crashes the doctor must endeavor to save Judy and her unborn infant's lives.
Amnesia
E28
AmnesiaBelford stages an auto accident intended to bring about his wife Ruth's demise. She survives but the trauma induces a case of amnesia and Dr. Christian is brought in to help Ruth overcome the experience.
Mark! Danger!
E29
Mark! Danger!
Fear
E30
Fear
Typhoid
E31
TyphoidDr. Christian learns of a typhoid outbreak and the focus turns to youthful Danny Martin. The lad feels he is a carrier just like his mother. It takes deft sleuthing on Christian's part to uncover the truth.
Poison Control
E32
Poison ControlA desperate secretary takes some poison and is admitted to the hospital. As Dr. Christian's patient he must figure out hot to save her life as the toxin has no antidote.
The Philanthropist
E33
The PhilanthropistDr. Christian is left a large sum of money in someone's will. Christian is baffled as he has no recollection of the person as a former patient.
The Secret
E34
The Secret
Champion
E35
ChampionA boxer, after working hard for his big chance, is about to fight for a championship belt. Dr. Christian learns from an examination that the pugilist will likely go blind from a blow to the head.
Blackmail
E36
BlackmailDr. Christian trusts his nurse Betty implicitly and when she's accused of blackmailing patients he's outraged. Christian works diligently to clear Betty's name.
The Farm
E37
The Farm
Rabies
E38
RabiesDr. Christian invites controversy when one of his older patients is bitten by a rabid dog. The physician feels the man's weak heart will fail with given the shots and he proposes an alternative solution.
Old Man
E39
Old ManDr. Christian has a delicate task as an older man is having difficulty adjusting to moving in with one of his children.
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