Fair rating?St. Elsewhere· Season 4 · Episode 11
Santa Claus is Dead
Axelrod tries to keep Santa Claus alive after he collapses at a children's party; Ehrlich tries to brighten the holiday for his only obstetrical patient; Lizzie's boy friend finds the Westphalls' Christmas depressing; and Dr. Craig overindulges at his Christmas party.
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#1In Season 4of 24 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 137 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.0
1985First airedDecember 18, 1985
Guest stars
Lisa Barlowas Lisa Barlow
Molly Simsas Molly SimsShows like St. Elsewhere
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