Rafferty(1977)

Rafferty is a medical drama that aired on CBS in 1977, starring Patrick McGoohan as Doctor Sid Rafferty. The series follows a former army physician who splits his time between running a private practice in Los Angeles and working part-time at City General Hospital. Rafferty navigates the complexities of treating patients across both settings, balancing the demands of independent practice with his commitment to serving the broader community at the public hospital. McGoohan brings depth to the character of a seasoned doctor adapting to civilian medicine after military service. The show explores the personal and professional challenges Rafferty faces as he manages his dual roles, treating everything from routine cases to more complex medical situations. Though short-lived, the series captured the medical drama genre during a pivotal era of television storytelling.