Diagnosis Murder

On his birthday, Sloan's celebrations are abruptly halted when he discovers the dead body of a prominent divorce lawyer in the hospital pharmacy. Dick Van Dyke portrays the lead character in this installment of the series, appearing throughout the episode.

The Busy Body is a television programme presented in an episode format. It is listed simply as an episode‑type show and falls within the broader category of programmes. As part of the series that bears the same title, it follows the conventions of a self‑contained instalment, delivering a concise narrative within its allotted runtime. The story centres on Sloan, whose birthday quickly loses its celebratory tone. While going about his day, Sloan stumbles upon a shocking scene in the hospital pharmacy: the corpse of a well‑known divorce lawyer lies there, turning what should have been a festive occasion into a grim discovery. The episode follows Sloan’s reaction to the unexpected death and the circumstances surrounding the prominent solicitor’s presence in the pharmacy. The episode features Dick Van Dyke in a starring role, bringing his familiar presence to the unfolding events. His involvement ties the narrative together, anchoring the plot around Sloan’s unsettling birthday revelation. The combination of a seemingly ordinary celebration turned macabre and Van Dyke’s performance defines the episode’s distinctive atmosphere.