Ep 8. No Way to Treat a Body

In Quincy, M.E. season 4 episode 8 titled "No Way to Treat a Body," Quincy investigates the death of a man who fell from a building. The man, a renowned photographer, was attending a high-profile fashion shoot when he fell to his death. At first, it appears to be a tragic accident, but Quincy's instincts tell him something is not right.

As Quincy begins his investigation, he discovers that the photographer was not very well-liked and had many enemies. Some of the models and designers who were at the shoot seem suspicious, and Quincy soon learns that there was a lot of tension among the group. Further investigation reveals that the photographer was having financial problems and had borrowed money from some of the models.

Quincy uncovers evidence that leads him to believe that the photographer was actually pushed from the rooftop. He enlists the help of his friend and colleague Lieutenant Monahan to help him solve the case. Quincy and Monahan work tirelessly to gather evidence and interview witnesses, but they hit several dead ends.

Just as Quincy is about to give up on the case, a new piece of evidence comes to light, and Quincy is able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together. He discovers that the photographer was in debt to a loan shark and had borrowed money to pay off previous loans. When he couldn't pay back the loan, the loan shark had him killed.

In the end, Quincy is able to bring the loan shark to justice and solve the case of the photographer's death. The episode ends with Quincy reflecting on the fact that people should not be treated like objects to be used and discarded, referencing the fashion industry's frequent objectification of models.

Overall, "No Way to Treat a Body" is a gripping episode of Quincy, M.E. that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat as Quincy works to solve the case. The mystery is well-crafted, and the suspenseful moments will keep viewers engaged until the very end.