Mark Sloan (played by Dick Van Dyke) is a protagonist in Diagnosis: Murder.
A former United States Army doctor who served in a MASH unit, Mark Sloan became a renowned physician and consultant to the local police. He is drawn to mysteries and helps friends in need. Steve Sloan (played by Barry Van Dyke) appears in Diagnosis: Murder.
Mark Sloan's son and a detective who is frequently involved in the cases surrounding his father. Norman Briggs (played by Michael Tucci) appears in Diagnosis: Murder.
A hospital administrator and close friend of Mark Sloan who is involved in the cases, appearing in seasons one through four. Kent Beaudine (played by Dan Gilvezan) appears in Diagnosis: Murder.
Carter Sweeney (played by Arye Gross) appears in Diagnosis: Murder.
Alex Smith (played by Shane van Dyke) appears in Diagnosis: Murder.
Caitlin Sweeney (played by Stephanie Niznik) appears in Diagnosis: Murder.
Detective (played by Lee Newman) appears in Diagnosis: Murder.
Diagnosis: Murder (1993) — Character Map & Story Timeline
Diagnosis: Murder (1993) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
The series combines episodic medical mysteries with an evolving family-and-hospital network, culminating in terrorism, kidnapping, and renewed emphasis on institutional continuity.
Character Network — 13 Characters
Mark Sloan (Dick Van Dyke) — protagonist A former United States Army doctor who served in a MASH unit, Mark Sloan became a renowned physician and consultant to t...
Steve Sloan (Barry Van Dyke) Mark Sloan's son and a detective who is frequently involved in the cases surrounding his father.
Norman Briggs (Michael Tucci) A hospital administrator and close friend of Mark Sloan who is involved in the cases, appearing in seasons one through f...