
Dr. Mark Sloan is chief of Internal Medicine at Community General Hospital -- and sometime consultant to the local police department. When he's drawn into a case, he combines sleuthing and medicine to solve the crime. That crime is usually one his detective son, Steve, is working on as a member of the local police department. Dr. Sloan's medical colleagues, including doctors Amanda Bentley, Jack Stewart and Jesse Travis, are also frequently drawn into his investigations.

Mark tries to save the life of an egotistical television star from the disgruntled crew of his series.

A famous chef is killed at a charity auction while eating one of his own creations, a dish poisoned by a competitor at a popular food network.

Mark investigates the death of a friend whom he soon discovers had not only two wives, but numerous girlfriends.

Mark investigates the murder of a woman who died due to a malfunction in the computer system in her home; Steve decides to find a place of his own.