As of July 2026, Diagnosis: Murder Season 5 aired in 1997 with 25 episodes — streaming now on Philo. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Diagnosis: Murder Season 5

1997 25 Episodes Drama · Family ⭐ 7/10

Right now you can watch Diagnosis: Murder Season 5 on — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 120 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Dick Van Dyke leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Diagnosis: Murder Season 5 is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Diagnosis: Murder Season 5 understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Season 5 of Diagnosis: Murder includes 25 episodes. It aired from September 1997 to May 1998. This season stars Dick Van Dyke, Victoria Rowell and Charlie Schlatter. Dick Van Dyke and Victoria Rowell lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1997. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Diagnosis: Murder Season 5 passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Diagnosis: Murder Season 5. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Watch Dick Van Dyke work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

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🎬 Diagnosis: Murder Season 5 — Episode Guide

E1
Murder Blues
1997-09-18
Steve becomes embroiled in political intrigue after the murder of a city councilman's wife appears to be part of a larger political strategy. Steve investigates two mayoral candidates, the councilman and the chief of police, as well as a rogue detective and his partner, all with strong motives.
E2
Open and Shut
1997-09-25
Mark investigates when a teenage girl is murdered after threatening to reveal her affair with her older lover, a newly appointed state Supreme Court Justice.
E3
Malibu Fire
1997-10-02
A Malibu Hills fire is the backdrop for rising tensions between the residents; a disgraced stockbroker, a naturalist, a worried father, and a land developer. A worried Dr. Sloan deals with his own parental fears when Steve helps fight the fire.
E4
Deadly Games
1997-10-09
Community General is already under increased security, with a high-profile criminal hospitalized, when an important businesswoman is brought in. Mark suspects her security guard has deadly intentions.
E5
Slam-Dunk Dead
1997-10-16
Jesse's new part-time job as trainer of the pro basketball Mustangs turns deadly when he's accused of murdering a star player.
E6
Looks Can Kill
1997-10-23
Dr. Sloan investigates a plastic surgeon when an actress's death apparently results from an infection contracted during surgery.
E7
Fatal Impact (1)
1997-10-30
Mark and Amanda are assigned to the task force investigating an airplane crash. An adversarial FBI agent and Russian mobsters make their assignment more difficult.
E8
Fatal Impact (2)
1997-10-30
Steve and Ron lead the chase for the stolen nuclear material.
E9
Must Kill TV
1997-11-06
The Sloans run into plenty of industry politics when they investigate the death of television network executive, Rachel Woodrall. Seamy revelations about Woodrall's college sorority lead to the killer.
E10
Discards
1997-11-13
Jesse finally reunites with his father. After they narrowly elude an assassin, Jesse begins to realize his father isn't the accountant he's always claimed to be, but rather a spy. The Travis's attempt to discover who's sending the killers.
E11
A Mime is a Terrible Thing to Waste
1997-11-20
A dead mime leads to an investigation of a crooked auto dealer. Randy Wolfe, a woman who's apparently an expert at everything, leads the investigation while continually annoying Steve.
E12
Down and Dirty Dead
1997-12-11
A motorcycle stunt driver has a fatal accident while filming an action video. Steve investigates.
E13
Retribution (1)
1998-01-08
When Steve is shot and falls into a coma, Mark does all in his power to find the assailant, even threatening a suspect with bodily harm. Mark finds himself the prime suspect when Steve's alleged attacker, Gordon Ganza, is murdered and all clues point directly towards Dr. Sloan.
E14
Retribution (2)
1998-01-15
This episode takes place four months after Mark was convicted of murder. Steve is slowly recovering from his wounds and Mark is still rotting in prison. While Mark endures the taunts of fellow death row inmate Malcolm Trainor, Steve and Tanis Archer launch a rogue investigation to find Ganza's real ...
E15
Drill for Death
1998-01-22
A hospital emergeny preparedness drill turns deadly when an unpopular and ambitious nurse is found dead amid the chaos with an eccentric artist the only witness.
E16
Rain of Terror
1998-01-29
A spat between a girl and her boyfriend leads to an apparent murder, leaving the girl and her mother with a dead body, just as dinner guests Mark and Amanda arrive. Panic sets in, when the body disappears, the power goes out, the roads are impassable, and the attacks begin.
E17
Baby Boom
1998-02-05
A madman charges into a Lamaze class with a bomb, claiming that a fertility doctor was cheating him. Everything is complicated further when said doctor turns up dead.
E18
Talked to Death
1998-02-26
Ratings seeking stunts by TV talk show hosts Darren & Mary has tragic results.
E19
An Education in Murder
1998-03-05
When a rash of deaths at a high school revolve around one 'helpful' young girl, Dr. Sloan risks his own life to uncover the murderer.
E20
Murder at the Finish Line
1998-03-26
Dr. Sloan investigates to find out who's behind the death of a driver in a speedway crash.

🎭 Cast of Diagnosis: Murder Season 5

Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke
Mark Sloan
Victoria Rowell
Victoria Rowell
Amanda Bentley-Livingston
Charlie Schlatter
Charlie Schlatter
Jesse Travis
Barry Van Dyke
Barry Van Dyke
Steve Sloan

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