Quincy, M.E. (1976)

S4E19 Promises to Keep

Quincy and Sam find themselves working late to review the findings of a Medical Examiner who turned out to be unqualified. Unfortunately, this means Quincy misses yet another date with Lynne, his girlfriend. When they finally meet, Lynne surprises him by proposing. However, Quincy declines, haunted by memories of how he neglected his first wife, Helen, always prioritizing work over their relationship. Later, consumed by guilt, he realizes he wants to make things right and decides to seek out Lynne to propose to her on his own terms.