I remember a scene where Danny hurts his hand in Quincy’s car — which episode was that?

I used to watch Quincy reruns on our local retro TV station about ten years ago. I’ve been trying to find an episode where, early on, Quincy and Danny are riding in a car together and Danny somehow hurts his hand — maybe got it caught in the window? I don’t remember the rest of the episode. Can anyone help identify it?

You’re not alone — this memorable moment has puzzled more than a few fans over the years!

The episode you’re thinking of is “Seldom Silent, Never Heard” — Season 7, Episode 19, which originally aired on February 24, 1982.

In this installment, the case centers around the suspicious death of a young deaf girl, and Quincy becomes deeply involved in the investigation — not just for justice, but also to bridge the gap between the deaf community and the hearing world. It’s a powerful episode with strong emotional undertones.

As for the scene you’re recalling: early in the episode, Danny (played by Val Bisoglio) and Quincy (Jack Klugman) are in a car when Danny clumsily closes the door or window on his hand — leading to a bit of physical comedy and classic Danny-style griping. It’s a rare, light moment in an otherwise serious storyline — and it stood out enough that many fans, like you, remembered it long after.

Fun Fact: This episode is often remembered for its sensitive portrayal of hearing impairment and its use of sign language — something not commonly seen in primetime network drama at the time.