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The Human Factor

1992-04-16 · 60 min / episode · ★ 8.0

Drama

The Human Factor is a short-lived medical drama that aired in 1992. It stars Eriq La Salle and John Mahoney.

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Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television
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Ended

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John MahoneyJohn MahoneyDr. Alec McMurtry
Melinda McGrawMelinda McGrawRebecca Travis
Eriq La SalleEriq La SalleMichael Stoven

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