Going to Extremes (1992)
Going to Extremes
1992 / NRMedical students discover the quirks of Caribbean-island living at Croft University Medical School, run by a maverick medico who made a fortune with an invention and channeled the money into his personal teaching facility. An uneven blend of surf-and-turf comedy and straight drama, the series was filmed on location in Jamaica.
Seasons & Episode
Students discover the quarks of Caribbean-island living at Croft University Medical School. Alex encounters the seductive Doctor Alice Davis, while Colin takes action to save a man he suspects may have diabetes.
Kathleen, dejected over news of her ex-boyfriend's plan to wed, finds hopes as a 12-year-old patient explaining his won broken hear. Meanwhile, Alex has an adventure with a ""borrowed"" centrifuge; a mysterious figure stalks Charlie.
The frustrating death of a patient touches Cheryl; Doctor Croft starts a student cricket team and Doctor Davis plays games with Alex, who lust after her.
Alex's auto collision with a goat gets him a frustrating day in court; Kathleen and Charlie struggle to diagnose a case study
Kathleen and Colin are tried by fire when they must assist Doctors Norris and Croft in emergency surgery. Meanwhile, problems arise for Alex and Cheryl when they buy a water heater.
Cheryl and her house-mates encounter a ‘domestic disturbance' when they hire a maid, but discover that another lady has claimed their house for her services. Meanwhile, Kathleen plays matchmaker for a special patient and Charlie meets the 7-foot giant again.
Alex and Doctor Davis get a little kinky, and the resulting hernia forces Alex into the hospital for surgery. Meanwhile, Cheryl struggles to cope with depression fueled by a patient's refusal of treatment for a serious ailment.
The pressure is on when Doctor Croft's ex-wife pays a visit to claim money concealed during their divorce, Charlie sets a tutor who is even more stressed that he is, and Kim and cheryl get close while preparing for a race.
Charlie and Alex take tetanus vaccine to a remote village and discover a tribal chief with a Hollywood flair. Meanwhile, Cheryl suspects their maid of theft, and Colin becomes a godfather.
Colin learns a few lessons in life from a patient—a wise old fisherman whose wife recently died. Meanwhile, Alex's toothache has him in extreme pain, but doctor Davis gets to the root of the problem; and Solomon tells Charlie about a giant drummer.
Doctor Croft commissions a video to promote his medical school, but the film's auteur is a little hard on the doctor's ego. Meanwhile, Alex shows a new student around and Charlie goes into the jungle to help an ailing Nuey.
Alex is torn between two lovers: the carnal Doctor Alice Davis and cute, considerate Carolyn. Meanwhile, Charlie proves that there really are good spirits and Kathleen discovers that Delia can't read.
Kathleen and Colin get a little closer after riding a river in her Christmas gift, a kayak. Meanwhile, Doctor Davis deals with Alex's rejection, and Carolyn gets a present that is sure to disappoint Alex.
Kathleen and Colin are called, as witnesses in the case of a man who acts like a goat. Meanwhile, Charlie's debts force him to get a job—at Solomon's and Doctor Norris is crushed when his ex-wife interferes with his son's visit.
An accreditation team visits Croft University, but one of the group's doctors has a bone to pick with Doctor Croft about a joint-replacement system. Meanwhile, Alex re-introduced movies to the island and Charlie goes exploring with Doctor Van DeWegle.
Medical students discover the quirks of Caribbean-island living at Croft University Medical School, run by a maverick medico who made a fortune with an invention and channeled the money into his personal teaching facility. An uneven blend of surf-and-turf comedy and straight drama, the series was filmed on location in Jamaica.