The Practice (1976)

Season 1

Jules Bedford and his son David are doctors who often clash: Jules is working-class, David lives in a wealthy neighborhood. Jules is assisted by longtime nurse Molly and receptionist Helen. David and his wife Jenny have two sons.

Where to Watch The Practice (1976) • Season 1

14 Episodes

  • Pilot
    E1
    Pilot
  • Love and Death
    E2
    Love and DeathBarbara Sims is extremely depressed because her husband recently left her. Jules treats Barbara for a thyroid condition and because of his care she imagines a romantic future. Jules must tell Barbara the truth but gently.
  • The Vote
    E3
    The VoteA new chief of internal medicine is being chosen with Dr. David and the more relaxed, rumpled Dr. Chisolm as candidates. Dr. Jules has a vote and causes dissension when he doesn't pick his son.
  • Molly and Jim
    E4
    Molly and JimDr. Jules is worried he'll lose his long time nurse Molly when she starts dating Jim, a patient. Jules, against advice, interferes in Molly's love life to her annoyance.
  • The Choice
    E5
    The ChoiceA known drug dealer Frankie is a patient of Dr. Jules and needs an operation. Jules intends to perform the surgery until his nurse Molly, son David, and daughter-in-law Jenny object, putting Jules in a difficult position.
  • The Unsinkable Molly Gibbons
    E6
    The Unsinkable Molly GibbonsMolly is experiencing intense stomach pain but chooses to go to Dr. David because she doesn't want Jules being unduly concerned. But when something is found that might be malignant, the staff supports Molly while waiting for the final results.
  • The Down Payment
    E7
    The Down PaymentDr. Jules is stunned when his office is vandalized and things destroyed. Jules has inadequate insurance to replace his equipment and wonders how he'll practice medicine.
  • Jules' Vacation
    E8
    Jules' VacationJules reluctantly goes on long deferred vacation at the urging of family and staff. But once installed in his Florida hotel room Jules can't resist turning it into a place to offer medical advice.
  • The Nose
    E9
    The NoseDr. Jules meddles in a disagreement between his old friend and the man's son. The doctor's advice is unappreciated and Jules is in danger of losing one his close pal.
  • Molly's Mistake
    E10
    Molly's MistakeAfter Molly accidentally gives an overdose of an allergy drug to a hypochondriac she decides to quit. Dr. Jules doesn't know how he'll get along without his longtime nurse and friend.
  • Jenny's Despair
    E11
    Jenny's DespairJenny has had enough when Jules gives his opinion again on how she is raising her sons. She tries to set guidelines for her father-in-law on offering unwanted advice concerning his grandsons.
  • Jules and Eddie
    E12
    Jules and EddieJules meets a young man Eddie and they hit it off. But Eddie has a problem in needing a place to to live and believes he and the doctor would be great roommates. Dr. Jules knows with his hours it's not realistic.
  • Jules and the Bum
    E13
    Jules and the Bum
  • Jules' Investment
    E14
    Jules' InvestmentA robbery wipes out Dr. Jules and his son offers him a loan which the dad is reluctant to take. After being talked into it Jules agrees to accept the money only to learn David has withdrawn the offer. Tempers flare as a result.
  • Danny ThomasDr. Jules Bedford / Producer
  • Didi ConnHelen
  • Shelley FabaresJenny Bedford
  • Dena DietrichMolly Gibbons
  • David SpielbergDr. David Bedford
  • Natasha GrayMolly Gibbons

 

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