China Beach
“Reflections of the way life used to be.”
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Dateline: November 1967. Within klicks of Danang, Vietnam, sits a U.S. Army base, bar and hospital on China Beach filled with wounded soldiers and one very lovely but damaged Army Nurse Colleen McMurphy. Many heroes, dead and alive, try to make sense of life and death in between bourbon, bullets and battles.
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Season 1
China Beach (1)
It's November 1967 and nurse Colleen McMurphy faces the last week of her tour of duty in Vietnam, dealing as usual with the dying boys, primitive conditions, and the sexual pressure from pilot Natch Austin. USO singers Georgia Lee and Laurette Barber arrive to entertain the troops in the base's new R&R center. Brand new Red Cross volunteer Cherry White also arrives, determined to find her brother, a marine no one can locate.
China Beach (2)
McMurphy decides that she can't leave China Beach even though she is eligible to go home. Cherry and Laurette arrive- Cherry to look for her brother whom her family lost contact with and Laurette as a USO back up singer who gets promoted to lead when the lead singer can't cope with the war.
Home
Laurette auditions local entertainers to fill in the act and McMurphy struggles to overcome her feelings when a Viet Cong woman who was responsible for blowing up a friend is brought into the hospital for treatment.
Hot Spell
KC agrees to ask about Cherry's brother as she sets up a deal to buy an antique vase. Laurette prepares to perform for visiting brass. Lila, KC, Laurette, McMurphy and Cherry share confidences as they wait out a mortar attack together.
Somewhere Over the Radio
Lila, Cherry and Laurette find themselves pinned down with a combat squad whose leader is not dealing with reality. Back at China Beach, KC and a frightened Boonie prepare to mount a rescue mission. Dr. Richard is injured just before he's scheduled to leave for R&R in Hawaii with Beth Ann.
Waiting for Beckett
Cherry is taken in by a deserter who claims to know her brother, and who is pursued by a determined office from the CID. Laurette and Boonie try to help a stressed out Beckett get some sleep.
Brothers
Laurette faces an important audition with laryngitis. Beckett battles the pressure of racial prejudice and financial coercion when he discovers someone has been using the body bags in his GRU. Dr. Richard returns from R&R in Hawaii disillusioned by the perceived changes in his wife. Dodger finally finds Rick, Cherry's long-lost brother.
Chao Ong
Despite distractions, McMurphy and Natch finally get together. Laurette gets a chance to join another, bigger USO tour. McMurphy gets blamed for a body that disappears on her shift.
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Stream China Beach online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and war & politics series originally produced in English and released in 1988, it's earned a solid 7.5/10 from 34 viewers worldwide.
About China Beach
“Reflections of the way life used to be.”
Dateline: November 1967. Within klicks of Danang, Vietnam, sits a U.S. Army base, bar and hospital on China Beach filled with wounded soldiers and one very lovely but damaged Army Nurse Colleen McMurphy. Many heroes, dead and alive, try to make sense of life and death in between bourbon, bullets and battles. Across 4 seasons and 64 episodes, originally airing on ABC.
China Beach Cast and Characters
The cast features Dana Delany (as Colleen McMurphy), Marg Helgenberger (as KC Koloski), Michael Boatman (as Samuel Beckett), Troy Evans (as Bob Pepper), and Nancy Giles (as Frankie Bunsen). Their performances are a major reason China Beach has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch China Beach NowWhy People Are Watching China Beach
There's a reason China Beach keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about China Beach
Where can I watch China Beach online for free?
You can watch China Beach online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does China Beach have?
China Beach has 64 episodes across 4 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is China Beach good? What's the rating?
China Beach holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 34 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of China Beach?
The main cast includes Dana Delany, Marg Helgenberger, Michael Boatman, and Troy Evans, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is China Beach available in English?
Yes — China Beach was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was China Beach released?
China Beach first aired in 1988.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch China Beach for free?
You can watch China Beach online for free on Bowood.TV. All 64 episodes across 4 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does China Beach have?
China Beach currently has 4 seasons and a total of 64 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is China Beach about?
Dateline: November 1967. Within klicks of Danang, Vietnam, sits a U.S. Army base, bar and hospital on China Beach filled with wounded soldiers and one very lovely but damaged Army Nurse Colleen McMurphy. Many heroes, dead and alive, try to make sense of life and death in between bourbon, bullets and battles. It belongs to the Drama, War & Politics genres.
In which language is China Beach originally available?
China Beach was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was China Beach first released?
China Beach first premiered on April 26, 1988 (1988). The series has since concluded its run.
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