''Medical Investigation'' is an American medical drama

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that began September 9, 2004, on

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. It ran for 20 one-hour episodes before its cancellation on March 25, 2005. The series was co-produced by

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and

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. The series featured the cases of an elite team of medical experts of the

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(NIH) who investigate unusual

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crises, such as sudden outbreaks of serious and mysterious

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s. In actuality, medical investigative duties in the United States are normally the responsibility of the

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(CDC) and local health departments, while the NIH is primarily a disease-research and -theory organization.

Cast

Neal McDonough Neal McDonough (born February 13, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Lynn "Buck" Compton in the HBO miniseries '' Band of Brothers'' (2001), Deputy District Attorney David McNorris on ''Boomtown'' (2002–20 ...

plays Dr. Stephen Connor; the leader of the team whose medical career has separated him from his family. Connor was previously a captain in the

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, and fought in the

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. *

Kelli Williams Kelli Renee Williams (born June 8, 1970) is an American actress and director. She is known for her roles as lawyer, Lindsay Dole on the legal drama ''The Practice'', psychologist and deception expert Dr. Gillian Foster on ''Lie to Me'', and Jac ...

plays Dr. Natalie Durant; an expert in pathology and epidemiology, who often questions Connor, although serving as the team's second-in-command. * Christopher Gorham plays Dr. Miles McCabe; the newest and youngest member of the team; frequently tries to prove his worth. *

Anna Belknap Anna C. Belknap is an American actress. She is known for her role as Detective Lindsay Monroe Messer on ''CSI: NY''. Early life Belknap was born in Damariscotta, Maine. She is a daughter of David and Louise Belknap. She attended Lincoln Academ ...

plays Eva Rossi; the team's media liaison who prevents the team's investigations from causing public panic. *

Troy Winbush Troy Winbush (born March 12, 1970) is an American actor best known for his recurring role as Denny on ''The Cosby Show.'' Early life Winbush was born in Manhattan, New York to Betty Winbush. He is also the younger brother of Alicia Winbush. C ...

plays Frank Powell; a highly skilled medical investigator who has been friends with Connor for sometime. Previously served in the

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Episodes

Rebroadcasts

The

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began running reruns on January 6, 2005, in what is called a "repurposed" broadcast. It is, however, no different from the original broadcasts. High definition reruns of the show are being broadcast on the

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channel. In January 2007 the series began airing on NBC Universal's mystery and crime-themed cable channel,

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References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, 0411011 2000s American medical television series NBC original programming 2000s American drama television series 2004 American television series debuts 2005 American television series endings Television series by CBS Studios Television series by Universal Television