St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere is a critically acclaimed American television series that aired from 1982 to 1988. The show revolves around the lives of the staff and patients at St. Eligius Hospital, a rundown teaching hospital in Boston. It explores the complex personal and professional lives of its characters, including doctors, residents, and nurses, as they navigate the challenges of working in a underfunded and disrespected institution. The series is known for its nuanced storytelling and character development, featuring an ensemble cast that includes notable actors like Ed Flanders, William Daniels, and Denzel Washington. The series finale famously concludes with a twist, suggesting that the entire narrative might be the product of the imagination of Tommy Westphall, an autistic child. This interpretation has led to the "Tommy Westphall Universe" hypothesis, which proposes that many other TV shows are connected through crossovers and exist within this fictional universe. Despite this controversial ending, St. Elsewhere remains celebrated for its realistic portrayal of medical life and its impact on television drama. It won numerous awards, including 13 Primetime Emmys, and is remembered as a landmark series in the history of television.