Episode
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist: Old Man
Overview
Katz seems to be losing energy and is sleeping later in the morning. He wonders if he's feverish, but in fact, he feels a little cold.
Details
- Series
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1998-06-17
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Old Man is Episode 1 in Season 5 of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. It aired on 1998-06-17. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 6: Phone Luv
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Episode 7: Chain Letter
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Episode 8: Babysitting Ben
Katz gets a death threat, via Laura, who is unclear on the details; she didn't press for more information because ""I didn't want to make him angry--er.""
Episode 9: Miles Away
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Episode 10: London Broil
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Episode 11: Feng Shui
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Episode 12: Alderman
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