Critical Condition

Sid has a blood clot which will permanently paralyze him unless they operate, however, there's a 40% chance the operation could kill him. Karen doesn't want him to get the operation, but Sid insists and makes Karen sign his consent form. Sid tells his family how much he loves them, and after they leave he makes a private tape recording for Karen. The neighbors all keep vigil with the Fairgates during the operation, and Karen and Gary make up. In the operating room, something goes horribly wrong. The doctor finally comes out, and Karen can see by his face that Sid has died. Everyone is crying and in shock. Later, Karen listens to the tape Sid made for her, telling her how much he loves her.

Writing:
  • David Jacobs
  • Michael Filerman
  • Ann Marcus

Stars:
Release Date: 1979-12-27
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
TMDb: 6.8/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 44

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Critical Condition
Episode 2 - Critical Condition
Aftermath
Episode 3 - Aftermath
Moving In
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The Surprise
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One of a Kind
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Secrets
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Mistaken Motives
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The Rose and the Briar
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The Three Sisters
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Power Play
Episode 11 - Power Play
Possibilities
Episode 12 - Possibilities
Reunion
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Best Intentions
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Silver Shadows
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Expose
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